I think he is trying to make this video feel more like a conversation. It's not his fault I think it's the vibe gmbn was going for here. Kind of awkward, but it's free information and entertainment, give the dude a break lol.
Calvin Jones, a well respected expert for sure. Research will take issue with a comment he made at 10:21 when he stated that "sometimes you don't get separation" (with wax chain lube), meaning that metal parts will rub directly against metal. That would create more measurable wear than, for instance a wet or a dry conventional chain lube. This is not shown to be the case via extensive testing done by Zero Friction Cycling. In fact , quite the opposite is true, according to their research. As for the ease of use in MTB, one can develop a system of application, which I find to be quite painless, especially after not having to deal with the muck of chain oil, and not having to lubricate nearly so often as wet/dry lubes. JMHO
5 first tools...1 a quality multi-tool(inc chain tool my topeak is 15 years old and has been a work horse) 2. Track pump, 3 chain checker, 4 shock pump, 5 tyre levers.
the end of this vid is all mixed up,the q7 section It cuts off mid answer then the next question has an unrelated answer...the vid is also a pedel going on while he is explaining a crank arm
i agree with the abillity to be able to pick out sounds & feedback from bikes due to working on so many bikes through the years, but even after 30 years i still come across occasional problems that are new to me
For the 5 tool question: Hex wrenches for bolts. Cable cutters and crimps for wires. Chain breaker and master link pliers (technically 2 tools) for chain maintenance. Tire levers. And a floor pump. Those will cover 80% of all the maintenance items you will ever need. Secondary essential tools to have would be a floor pump, spoke wrench, various cleaning brushes, a chain whip + cassette socket, a bottom bracket socket (specific to your brand), and general purpose bike grease. This full toolbox will be able to cover 95% of all of your maintenance for like $300 USD or less.
Hey Calvin and GMBNTech I have a question that my local bike shop couldn’t answer… I have Giant Stance 2 (2021 Shimano components, 1x12 speed). I have had an issue with my chain popping off on my largest cog (easiest gear) whenever I am under load even if it’s straight pavement but you pedal hard. I’ve done all my own maintenance and other servicing at home but I wanted the shop to double check everything. They confirmed my chain is still good (.75) and chainring is good as well (they said you could replace it but it’s not worn out that much). I did all the limit screws for the rear derailleur and they said that was perfect. The only thing they saw was when I’m in the highest cog/easier gear the chain angle is abnormal. They said it looks like the cassette is sitting too far towards the hub and suggested to put a spacer behind the cassette to push the whole thing out. They said they never saw anything like this, especially on a bike which has stock/unmodified wheels/frame. Unfortunately a 1mm spacer doesn’t work since I can’t lock the cassette into place. Currently I’m getting a brand new chainring (30T) and installing my new cassette/chain (XT Shimano) in order to see if with the new components will the chain pop on the highest cog/easiest gear. Please let me know what you think because the head mechanic at my local shop in Davis, CA couldn’t give me a definite fix.
My question, is the side of the hub body properly "dished"? If it is, but the chain still keeps falling off even after setting the limit screws, then try adding a 3mm plastic spacer. 2nd question, how many gears are your cogs? Like in my case, I have a 9 speed cassette mounted. Therefore, my 5th gear is the middle of it, and the chain line is perfectly straight. then the chain won't drop from the biggest gear. 3rd question, is your cassette perfectly flat on the floor? How about the hub body? If the whole rim set is mounted on a truing stand with the cassette on, does the cassette wobble? If it does, then, either the cassette is not flat or the hub body isn't. Have you checked also the bearings of the cassette hub body? If you can wobble the cassette mounted, then time to replace the bearings. Hope this helps. PS: I only visit my bike shop mechanic to have my BB sealed bearings & hub sealed bearings replaced and have my drop-out hanger aligned if the RD gets bashed, because he has those special tools.
I disagree with the pad spreader one just take the pads out with your multitool and push the pistons in extremely slowly with something plastic like a tire lever.
cmon... the most essential tools: 1, pump 2, tire repair & mounting kit/tools 3, hex set 4, chain tool & quick link tool 5, bleed kit (incl. brake fluid, brake cleaner & sandpaper) 6, cable clippers &/ pliers (and cable ends) 5-6 is not that essential, but with all of these you can go for years without visiting a service center if you are not breaking anything on your bike. (Except for suspension maintenance and purchasing replacement parts of course.) Nice, handy inexpensive additions: chain checker, pads spreader, spoke wrench maybe
The most hilariously truthful comment Calvin ever made was when he once suggested that a creak can come from your *shoe* 🤣 instead of some bike component. Riding on damp, soggy trails as I do, I can gladly second that. 😉
Oh look, a glorified Park Tools advert. These look like scripted questions and answers in a paid for piece. I actually find Lifeline tools to be perfectly good and a lot cheaper when Chain Reaction were selling them off.
Calvin is a great mechanic, but he answers questions like a politician.
He has to, he's in America... Litigation, litigation, litigation...
I think he is trying to make this video feel more like a conversation. It's not his fault I think it's the vibe gmbn was going for here. Kind of awkward, but it's free information and entertainment, give the dude a break lol.
🤔 Do you have any more questions for Calvin? Let us know under this video!
Tier 1 tools: Hex & T25. Tire & shock pump. Chain cleaner. Low range Torque wrench (& bits). Tyre levers. Tier 2: brake bleed tools. Hanger straightener. Repair stand. Rotor truing tool. Tier 3. Seal driver for fork lowers. Shock bushing tool. High range torque wrench. Cassette tools. BB wrench. Chain breaker.
Calvin Jones, a well respected expert for sure. Research will take issue with a comment he made at 10:21 when he stated that "sometimes you don't get separation" (with wax chain lube), meaning that metal parts will rub directly against metal. That would create more measurable wear than, for instance a wet or a dry conventional chain lube. This is not shown to be the case via extensive testing done by Zero Friction Cycling. In fact , quite the opposite is true, according to their research. As for the ease of use in MTB, one can develop a system of application, which I find to be quite painless, especially after not having to deal with the muck of chain oil, and not having to lubricate nearly so often as wet/dry lubes.
JMHO
Waxed chains are the way to go!
5 first tools...1 a quality multi-tool(inc chain tool my topeak is 15 years old and has been a work horse) 2. Track pump, 3 chain checker, 4 shock pump, 5 tyre levers.
id swap chain checker for chain tool
the end of this vid is all mixed up,the q7 section It cuts off mid answer then the next question has an unrelated answer...the vid is also a pedel going on while he is explaining a crank arm
I figured the hanger alignment gauge would make the top five, and Calvin did not disappoint!
i agree with the abillity to be able to pick out sounds & feedback from bikes due to working on so many bikes through the years, but even after 30 years i still come across occasional problems that are new to me
Torque wrench first choice for me
For the 5 tool question: Hex wrenches for bolts. Cable cutters and crimps for wires. Chain breaker and master link pliers (technically 2 tools) for chain maintenance. Tire levers. And a floor pump. Those will cover 80% of all the maintenance items you will ever need.
Secondary essential tools to have would be a floor pump, spoke wrench, various cleaning brushes, a chain whip + cassette socket, a bottom bracket socket (specific to your brand), and general purpose bike grease. This full toolbox will be able to cover 95% of all of your maintenance for like $300 USD or less.
Hey Calvin and GMBNTech I have a question that my local bike shop couldn’t answer…
I have Giant Stance 2 (2021 Shimano components, 1x12 speed). I have had an issue with my chain popping off on my largest cog (easiest gear) whenever I am under load even if it’s straight pavement but you pedal hard.
I’ve done all my own maintenance and other servicing at home but I wanted the shop to double check everything. They confirmed my chain is still good (.75) and chainring is good as well (they said you could replace it but it’s not worn out that much). I did all the limit screws for the rear derailleur and they said that was perfect.
The only thing they saw was when I’m in the highest cog/easier gear the chain angle is abnormal. They said it looks like the cassette is sitting too far towards the hub and suggested to put a spacer behind the cassette to push the whole thing out. They said they never saw anything like this, especially on a bike which has stock/unmodified wheels/frame. Unfortunately a 1mm spacer doesn’t work since I can’t lock the cassette into place.
Currently I’m getting a brand new chainring (30T) and installing my new cassette/chain (XT Shimano) in order to see if with the new components will the chain pop on the highest cog/easiest gear.
Please let me know what you think because the head mechanic at my local shop in Davis, CA couldn’t give me a definite fix.
My question, is the side of the hub body properly "dished"? If it is, but the chain still keeps falling off even after setting the limit screws, then try adding a 3mm plastic spacer. 2nd question, how many gears are your cogs? Like in my case, I have a 9 speed cassette mounted. Therefore, my 5th gear is the middle of it, and the chain line is perfectly straight. then the chain won't drop from the biggest gear. 3rd question, is your cassette perfectly flat on the floor? How about the hub body? If the whole rim set is mounted on a truing stand with the cassette on, does the cassette wobble? If it does, then, either the cassette is not flat or the hub body isn't. Have you checked also the bearings of the cassette hub body? If you can wobble the cassette mounted, then time to replace the bearings. Hope this helps.
PS: I only visit my bike shop mechanic to have my BB sealed bearings & hub sealed bearings replaced and have my drop-out hanger aligned if the RD gets bashed, because he has those special tools.
It's always great when Calvin jumps onto the channel, Love him and his enthusiasm.
👍got a few lifeline tools, never let me down, parktools are amazing but too expensive😎
Brakepad spreader and a mallet but not masterlink pliers or a cassette tool with a chain whip???
My first thoughts too, I've never needed a special tool to spread my pads but I've used a chain whip countless times.. bad advice 😬
Hey Calvin. All of the BB sockets should be made of tool steel not cheese like they currently are.
I disagree with the pad spreader one just take the pads out with your multitool and push the pistons in extremely slowly with something plastic like a tire lever.
Idk what I’d put in its place but that 1 i disagree with. Cool video otherwise tho
Chain quick link pliers maybe, idk not sold on that 1 either
3 way hex wrench.
Multitool would have chainbreaker, tire lever, torques, allens, flat and Phillips. That should be first.
cmon... the most essential tools:
1, pump
2, tire repair & mounting kit/tools
3, hex set
4, chain tool & quick link tool
5, bleed kit (incl. brake fluid, brake cleaner & sandpaper)
6, cable clippers &/ pliers (and cable ends)
5-6 is not that essential, but with all of these you can go for years without visiting a service center if you are not breaking anything on your bike. (Except for suspension maintenance and purchasing replacement parts of course.)
Nice, handy inexpensive additions: chain checker, pads spreader, spoke wrench maybe
The most hilariously truthful comment Calvin ever made was when he once suggested that a creak can come from your *shoe* 🤣 instead of some bike component. Riding on damp, soggy trails as I do, I can gladly second that. 😉
Nowadays it's your Allen key set and the hollowtech bottom bracket wrench..
👍
This young guy knows more then the whole internet of bikes for sure.😮
Torque wrench for me my first choice
Excellent. Top fella
Chain waxing hahahahaha Squirt. Period.
I will say #ZeroFrictionCycling data supports using wax over wet or dry.
The most useful tool to end all tools?!
Yes sure...
A toolbox full of stuff 😂
Oh look, a glorified Park Tools advert.
These look like scripted questions and answers in a paid for piece.
I actually find Lifeline tools to be perfectly good and a lot cheaper when Chain Reaction were selling them off.