@@haxboi5492 I know, I was only 14 when I started watching now I’m about to turn 22. I don’t even really ride bikes anymore just dirt bikes and my Harley but I still watch the new stuff.
@@dylan-5287Crazy how time flies! I started watching from Florida too, I think it was the trip with Alex to Key West ... I still watch all his videos, but I like the Seth's Bike Hacks channel name better, plus his old logo! And I know Seth's on top of it and we're not privy to the data, but I always thought the name change was a bad idea. We know what Berm Peak means, but most new viewers have no idea. Seth's Bike Hacks is straightforward and at least people realize it's a channel about bikes ... And his reasoning was that it no longer fits his content, but using that same logic, neither does Berm Peak anymore. There's a lot more videos about bike hacks and parts/components than there are Berm Peak.
clean it, change cable ends, hoses, bolts, etc, put some new grips that pop out, brake grips, apolster the seat with some cool shirt or something, add stickers (dont overdoit), new tires, and i dont know more.
@@rodolfoo3015 pedals can be relatively cheap aswell to match the colour you chose for the grips and stuff, also the little things over the valves on the tires you can colour match too.
0:00 - Open a Quick Link with Normal Pliers 0:15 - Opening Quick Links without Quicklink Pliers 0:45 - Zip Tie Chainstay Protector 1:15 - Cleaning Action Camera Cases 1:45 - Standing Bikes Upside Down 2:15 - Truing Wheels without a Stand 2:45 - Using Patch Kit Boxes for First Aid Kits 3:15 - Predicting Ownership with Paper 3:45 - Sealing Tubeless Tires with Glitter 4:15 - Bleeding Air from Hydration Packs 4:45 - DIY Seat Covers with Towels 5:15 - Shortening Zip Ties with a Knife 5:45 - Using Paper Clips as Extra Hands for Chains 6:15 - Setting Master Links with Cranks 6:45 - Cleaning with Abrasives like Sea Salt 7:15 - DIY Bike Stand with 2x4 Wood Pieces 7:45 - Removing Grips with Water and Zip Ties 8:15 - Leveling Road Bike Saddles 8:45 - Securing Bikes with U-Locks and Cables 9:15 - Using Security Skewers 9:45 - Lubricating Floor Pumps with Chain Oil 10:15 - Cleaning Paint Scuffs with WD-40 10:45 - Aligning Disc Calipers with Business Cards 11:15 - DIY GoPro Mounts 11:45 - Storing Tools with License Plates 12:15 - Using Old Inner Tubes for Heavy-Duty Rubber Bands 12:45 - Hiding Cash in Handlebar Ends 13:15 - Bracing Sidewall Tears with Currency 13:45 - Fixing Cable Frays 14:15 - Cleaning Bikes with Car Interior Wipes 14:45 - Keeping Flies Away with Raised Arms 15:15 - Weighing Bikes with Fish Scales 15:45 - Making Homemade Trail Mix 16:15 - Storing Master Links in Bar Ends 16:45 - Opening Bottles with Platform Pedals 17:15 - Cleaning Chains with Two Toothbrushes 17:45 - Preventing Frame Damage with Velcro Pads 18:15 - Cleaning Rotors with Alcohol Prep Pads 18:45 - Using Honey as Energy Gel Substitute 19:15 - DIY Tailgate Pad for Pickups 19:45 - Adding Citrus to Hydration Packs 20:15 - Keeping Hydration Packs Cold with Ice 20:45 - Cleaning Hubs with String or Zip Ties 21:15 - DIY First Aid Kits in Seat Posts 21:45 - Marking Shifters and Brakes for Alignment 22:15 - Using Garden Hose Segments for Dummy Hubs 22:45 - Preventing Brake Caliper Compression with Paper 23:15 - Going Single Speed in Emergencies 23:45 - DIY Chain Guides with Zip Ties 24:15 - Cleaning Hydration Packs with Baking Soda 24:45 - Keeping Helmets Fresh with Washing Machine 25:15 - Using Pool Noodles for Bike Protection 25:45 - DIY Retractable Hydration Hose Holders 26:15 - Using Hardware Store Glasses for Cycling 26:45 - Squaring Off Sockets for Suspension Work 27:15 - Writing Work Orders for Bike Maintenance 27:45 - Replacing GoPro Lenses 28:15 - DIY Mud Guards with Plastic Sheets 28:45 - DIY Pizza Cutters with Bike Parts 29:15 - Washing Bikes with Car Wash Soap 29:45 - Cutting Carbon Bars with Water 30:15 - DIY Disc Brake Truing Tools 30:45 - Using Neodymium Magnets for Tool Holders 31:15 - Making Picks from Bicycle Spokes 31:45 - Wrapping Duct Tape Around Pumps 32:15 - Cleaning Bikes with Garden Sprayers 32:45 - Securing Shoelaces from Drivetrain 33:15 - Using Tire Lever Hooks 33:45 - Hand Mounting Tubeless Tires 34:15 - Setting Beads with Hand Pumps 34:45 - DIY Mini Tailgate Pads 35:15 - Reducing Hitch Rack Wobble with Aluminum Cans 35:45 - Using Carbon Paste for Camera Mounts 36:15 - Making Dog Barriers with Cargo Nets 36:45 - Loosening Stubborn Air Caps 37:15 - Holding Knee Pads in Place with Chamois 37:45 - Securing Bikes in Pickups with Ratchet Straps 38:15 - Securing Brake Hoses with Zip Ties 38:45 - Using 29” Tubes for All Wheel Sizes 39:15 - Fixing Presta Valves with Presta Valve Caps 39:45 - Adding Leverage to Multi-Tools with Through Axles 40:15 - Removing Stumps with Reciprocating Saws 40:45 - Sifting Soil for Jumps with Leaf Rakes 41:15 - Summoning Locals with a Whiz 41:45 - Touching Up Bike Parts with Sharpies 42:15 - Making Cheap Forks Look Legit 42:45 - Painting Vinyl Seats 43:15 - Using Disc Rotor Bolts for Customization 43:45 - DIY Sand Blaster with Air Compressor 44:15 - Cleaning Blood Stains with Hydrogen Peroxide 44:45 - DIY Glasses Holder on Handlebars 45:15 - Water Bowl for Dogs with Rocks 45:45 - Setting Sag with Compression Adjustment 46:15 - Treating Wood Features with Bleach 46:45 - Welding Cable Ends 47:15 - Bearing Removal with Clamps and Sockets 47:45 - Using a Dime as a Crank Puller Adapter 48:15 - Quieting Saddle Pouches with Socks 48:45 - Cleaning GoPro Lenses with Alcohol 49:15 - DIY Wheel Holders with Hardware Store Materials 49:45 - Using Obscure Fasteners for Bike Security 50:15 - Storing Tubeless Plugs in Multi-Tools 50:45 - Temporary Chain Repairs without Quick Links 51:15 - Using Kids’ Balance Bikes for Trampoline Practice
FYI: CLEANING YOU HUBS. In the old says - 50'S 60'S our bikes usually came with a piece of belt leather hung around the hubs, in a loose loop with a small red reflector attached to the closure end, worked great! You still see them on some bikes, like Brompton and they sell the straps on ebay but would be easy DIY. I still do it on my modern bikes! Love you video..
the old-school 90s method of getting those grips on was to use hairspray. It would be slick going on and then provide some adhesion between the grip and the and the bar once it dried up
I got a bit emotional when I saw that old footage of Drama. I’ve had my fair share of painful memories when it comes to losing a dog. Thanks for sharing that video
Great tips. A couple of options: 1) For greasy hands without the skin irritation, work out the grease from under nails or skin crevices using vegetable oil, then cut the oiliness with dishwashing liquid. 2) Effervescent denture tablets are an easy way to clean water bottles and hydration packs, and leave a nice clean scent afterwards.
Tio 2. Cool Tip 1. WTF - never put dishwashing liquid on your hands as it is so anti- grease it will strip all the natural oils. Buy a proprietary hand cleaner.
Seth, thank you so much for these videos! They helped me get back into the sport after almost a decade. I rented a bike recently and tried out my local trails, and while they’re fairly flat I had a blast! Again thank you for everything Seth!
GoShank 😂, I'd forgotten about that. Loved looking back over this old stuff. I especially love the hack of closing power links by putting them above the chain stay 👍🏻
regarding velcro on the cables, you could buy a roll of felt tape. This is what is used in some vehicles as a wiring harness wrap so that the bundle of wires doesn't make noise hitting interior car panels.
20:00 TOURNIQUET!!!! when out on trails, make sure you have something that can stem blood flow, preferably something you can use one-handed if needed. Anyone who watches Alex's channel (as well as plenty of others, but... Y'know) will know that can come in very handy for reasons you might never consider. You might hit a hip jump just slightly off, snap your carbon fiber handlebars, and the edge digs into your leg. I've needed my first aid kit every month since I got it, and I would buy a brand new one every time I used it if I had to.
A pack or two of z-fold gauze can be used to pack a wound on limb or joint area (tourniquets only work on limbs) and only cost £/$ 3 Can also be used to cover less severe wounds or support an arm after the collar bone spontaneously disassembles 😂
Bravo taicule! Un video foarte mișto din care am mai învățat câte ceva. Aș mai avea un truc, două de adăugat: Cântărește bicicleta pe un cântar de oameni. Mai întâi te cântărești pe tine, vezi ce greutate ai, apoi te cântărești cu bicicleta în brațe. Scazi greutatea ta din total și ai obținut greutatea bicicletei. Pentru cârcei / crampe, mănâncă o jumătate de lămâie și îți vei reveni. Google translate limba română 😊 Mulțam, Seth, ești de-al nostru! Zi frumoasă și cu multe zâmbete!
22:00 this actually will help me! I have a project of mine and I was thinking on ways to make a tensioner with a thin metal bar. Thanks to the garden hose, the chain won't rattle about when it hits the bar!
G'day Seth, thank you for this super bike hacks video. Your channels are one of the many reasons why I love mountain biking. Thank you for your hard work filming and editing. This super cut would've taken a fair while to put together, given the years of gems in the videos.
You really took me on a trip down memory lane. I discovered your channel during the pandemic and its these videos that I used to watch over and over again when I was just starting to get addicted to bikes. You have come a long way
Instead of pool noodle, go to your local hardware store and get foam rubber plumbing insulation. It’s not as thick as pool noodle, comes in different “pipe” size and is already split down the side!!
Welp, we know the 2x4 clip is a little dated. Because they sure ain't just a few bucks these days haha! Thanks for the video captain! Some rather useful tidbits for sure.
33:10 About the wet shoe hack. Magazines and glossy paper does NOT work. Actual Newspaper is what you want. And if you do this, and put them in a sunny window area, it will reduce/remove odor too!
I wanted to recommend "flush cutters" for your many zip tie uses. I can feel all those those potential cuts and scratches. Love the Channel, thank you!
Seth, I found this video to be extremely enjoyable, and I did learn a thing or two, and it was very enternaining, and I chose a rainy day to watch it so I did not lose riding time. You are the genuine article.
WOW!! So useful and entertaining. I'm upping my game after watching this Encyclopedia of Tricks, starting with Zip Tie Inside Out for truing wheel... or using Nut and Bolt!! ❤ ❤❤🎉
The license plate for tools with belt clips is smart, but I would fold over the edge of the top of license plate, it would be a somewhat more secure hold but more importantly much less risk of dying if you somehow manage to fall neck first into it.
Hi Seth I have been waiting for a video like this you are my favorite TH-camr and mtb riders I watch your videos everyday and I have watched all of them and you have inspired me to start mountian biking I am 13 and i live in southafrica in cape town and I have been working on a mtb track of my own and I have been practicing everyday so one day I can be like you and I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos and keep up the hard work and I really appreciate it have a great day
For the shrader adapter, just get one, put it on your presta, and a schrader cap on top. Been using it like that for years, never had an issue finding a pump for me or family, friends )
Another good strap wrench alternative is an old tube. Wrap it around the item very snugly and when the rubber meets rubber it makes a really good grip. I've used tubes all the time in the place of a strap wrench
1:31:56 -- Debbie Downer safety moment: when using an angle grinder, NEVER put your body in line with the plane of the cutting disc. If the disc shatters it will blast shards that can be as deadly as bullets. Especially in this configuration: your brachial artery is basically lined up with the disk. You can get the same forearm leverage from the opposite side but MUCH more safely. Also, I know they're kind of annoying and get in the way, but always much safer to have a disc guard in place. Angle grinders are about 1000x more dangerous than they appear.
Seth I lover your channel I remember watching your channel and waiting for those old bike hack videos to come out I remember the days of the deck and I watched the entire build of berm park I really hope that one day you bring back the Seth’s food hacks they where the best
For the rain x, it needs to be buffed like polishing it. instructions should say something like turn the windshield wipers on for some minutes. It generally helps for older glass that may have little scratches and pits on it, if it's a new screen it's already smooth.
Lever bleed funnel trick. If you have the funnel with a gasketed plunger, you can use that plunger to pull out most of the air really easily. Basically insert and remove the plunger with mineral oil in the funnel and that action pushes a small ammount of fluid in and brings air to the lever. It's way faster than actuating the brake lever many times for a burp.
Here are a couple: * Use an old water bottle as storage, you can put tools, or other "recreational" items in it, and it has the added benefit of being water proof. * Use solder to keep your break/shift cables from fraying, you will never need to use another ferrule or cut a cable when maintenance is necessary.
I've watched a dozen videos about tubeless before I setup mine, but I totally missed the part that you're not supposed to use tire levers on a tubeless setup. Thanks for explaining it to me Seth! :D
With me and my daughter looking to start cycling further from home this coming spring, the wife bought us each a hydro pack. The techs for maintaining them and the hacks wiil come in helpful. Just wish they were in one video
Ex vehicle mechanic, idk why it isn't big in the bike community. But get the dust caps for your valve stem that has the valve tools inbuilt, they are cheap, add extremely little weight. And means you have the tool there with you all the time. They are used alot in the 4x4 (offroad) community as we tend to destroy valves all the time. And if they get mud coated it's easier to clean the area and replace the valve than pump dirt into the tire.
this was such an awesome video wow, definitely will be using some of those hacks. I was surprised to see it came out this year, it gives me that OG classic youtube vibe
I started doing that innertube elastic band trick when I bought a new innertube once and after some time, worked out that the band holding it together was a slice of innertube, I thought what a great idea 💁♂️😅
Thanks! this vid was useful and has a lot of fun. I can add one thing: I use hooking loop as a frame (chain) protector. I swirl it around the chain back fork arm to whenever come in handy. :)
Aluminum HVAC tape is great for a chainstay guard , smootth it out with the handle of your scissors. You can also make radiation shield for your cellphone with it and even fake chrome strips to bling up your frame.
If you keep your old rubbery compressor air hose I cut a 4 inch piece and slid it over the "Kickstand that comes on wal mart bikes" and is just a bent 3/8 inch steel rod. I slid it up so when you push it with your foot its much softer. For those with sore feet. Also it holds the bike better. I used some HF 2 part epoxy on the steel rod before sliding the hose on.
Crazy carpets (thin plastic snow sleds) make a great tent under pad & stone protector. Crazy carpets can repair a slashed tire. Mr.Tuffy will stop nails, staples, tacks, thorns can prevent flats on tubed wheels Parking a bike, put helmet chin strap through spokes and around the down tube or Velcro your Ft Brake lever
hi Seth , to repel water from your Gopro lens I use automotive ceramic coat. works great as it has oleophobic effects. just apply a thin layer and wipe it off with a dry cloth immediately.
I put polyurethane floor coating on my cable ends to prevent fraying. Also I think hot melt glue stays on better than those crimp on thingies. Paint the drop so it looks cool.
Another way to get rid of the plastic taste in bladders is to add a few table spoons of bicarb soda to a full hydration pack and shake it for a minute then leave it for a night or two!
Great video. I love your channel. You're very relatable. I absolutely love the part where you said if you need the directions just pee and someone will show up lol
I've noticed that the thru axles of my bikes have a hex socket on *both* sides, giving me an additional "plan b" if I need to break loose. You just need to remember that the turn direction is the opposite because you're on the opposite side of the threads.
If this video has taught me anything, its that the inside of Seth's handlebars is a gold mine.
a real reason for stealing it 😀
It really made me wonder where the hot dog came from that was used on the frayed cable end.
What a nice throwback, the old hacks videos is what I first started watching in 2016. You came a long way man!
I was thinking the same thing, back in those days few tools, now all the good stuff.
Holy hell that much time passed?
@@haxboi5492 I know, I was only 14 when I started watching now I’m about to turn 22. I don’t even really ride bikes anymore just dirt bikes and my Harley but I still watch the new stuff.
The old days of Seth riding around Florida haha.
@@dylan-5287Crazy how time flies! I started watching from Florida too, I think it was the trip with Alex to Key West ... I still watch all his videos, but I like the Seth's Bike Hacks channel name better, plus his old logo!
And I know Seth's on top of it and we're not privy to the data, but I always thought the name change was a bad idea. We know what Berm Peak means, but most new viewers have no idea. Seth's Bike Hacks is straightforward and at least people realize it's a channel about bikes ... And his reasoning was that it no longer fits his content, but using that same logic, neither does Berm Peak anymore. There's a lot more videos about bike hacks and parts/components than there are Berm Peak.
This guys handlebars are like a time capsule full of letters of authenticity, chain links, snacks, dollar bills 😂
New video idea: 10 TIPS to make your bike look better without spending alot.
clean it, change cable ends, hoses, bolts, etc, put some new grips that pop out, brake grips, apolster the seat with some cool shirt or something, add stickers (dont overdoit), new tires, and i dont know more.
@@rodolfoo3015 pedals can be relatively cheap aswell to match the colour you chose for the grips and stuff, also the little things over the valves on the tires you can colour match too.
He actually made a video like this already
He has tons of videos like that
Use sticky fingers
Finally! The video I didn't know I needed - a whole 2 hours of premium procrastination content!
0:00 - Open a Quick Link with Normal Pliers
0:15 - Opening Quick Links without Quicklink Pliers
0:45 - Zip Tie Chainstay Protector
1:15 - Cleaning Action Camera Cases
1:45 - Standing Bikes Upside Down
2:15 - Truing Wheels without a Stand
2:45 - Using Patch Kit Boxes for First Aid Kits
3:15 - Predicting Ownership with Paper
3:45 - Sealing Tubeless Tires with Glitter
4:15 - Bleeding Air from Hydration Packs
4:45 - DIY Seat Covers with Towels
5:15 - Shortening Zip Ties with a Knife
5:45 - Using Paper Clips as Extra Hands for Chains
6:15 - Setting Master Links with Cranks
6:45 - Cleaning with Abrasives like Sea Salt
7:15 - DIY Bike Stand with 2x4 Wood Pieces
7:45 - Removing Grips with Water and Zip Ties
8:15 - Leveling Road Bike Saddles
8:45 - Securing Bikes with U-Locks and Cables
9:15 - Using Security Skewers
9:45 - Lubricating Floor Pumps with Chain Oil
10:15 - Cleaning Paint Scuffs with WD-40
10:45 - Aligning Disc Calipers with Business Cards
11:15 - DIY GoPro Mounts
11:45 - Storing Tools with License Plates
12:15 - Using Old Inner Tubes for Heavy-Duty Rubber Bands
12:45 - Hiding Cash in Handlebar Ends
13:15 - Bracing Sidewall Tears with Currency
13:45 - Fixing Cable Frays
14:15 - Cleaning Bikes with Car Interior Wipes
14:45 - Keeping Flies Away with Raised Arms
15:15 - Weighing Bikes with Fish Scales
15:45 - Making Homemade Trail Mix
16:15 - Storing Master Links in Bar Ends
16:45 - Opening Bottles with Platform Pedals
17:15 - Cleaning Chains with Two Toothbrushes
17:45 - Preventing Frame Damage with Velcro Pads
18:15 - Cleaning Rotors with Alcohol Prep Pads
18:45 - Using Honey as Energy Gel Substitute
19:15 - DIY Tailgate Pad for Pickups
19:45 - Adding Citrus to Hydration Packs
20:15 - Keeping Hydration Packs Cold with Ice
20:45 - Cleaning Hubs with String or Zip Ties
21:15 - DIY First Aid Kits in Seat Posts
21:45 - Marking Shifters and Brakes for Alignment
22:15 - Using Garden Hose Segments for Dummy Hubs
22:45 - Preventing Brake Caliper Compression with Paper
23:15 - Going Single Speed in Emergencies
23:45 - DIY Chain Guides with Zip Ties
24:15 - Cleaning Hydration Packs with Baking Soda
24:45 - Keeping Helmets Fresh with Washing Machine
25:15 - Using Pool Noodles for Bike Protection
25:45 - DIY Retractable Hydration Hose Holders
26:15 - Using Hardware Store Glasses for Cycling
26:45 - Squaring Off Sockets for Suspension Work
27:15 - Writing Work Orders for Bike Maintenance
27:45 - Replacing GoPro Lenses
28:15 - DIY Mud Guards with Plastic Sheets
28:45 - DIY Pizza Cutters with Bike Parts
29:15 - Washing Bikes with Car Wash Soap
29:45 - Cutting Carbon Bars with Water
30:15 - DIY Disc Brake Truing Tools
30:45 - Using Neodymium Magnets for Tool Holders
31:15 - Making Picks from Bicycle Spokes
31:45 - Wrapping Duct Tape Around Pumps
32:15 - Cleaning Bikes with Garden Sprayers
32:45 - Securing Shoelaces from Drivetrain
33:15 - Using Tire Lever Hooks
33:45 - Hand Mounting Tubeless Tires
34:15 - Setting Beads with Hand Pumps
34:45 - DIY Mini Tailgate Pads
35:15 - Reducing Hitch Rack Wobble with Aluminum Cans
35:45 - Using Carbon Paste for Camera Mounts
36:15 - Making Dog Barriers with Cargo Nets
36:45 - Loosening Stubborn Air Caps
37:15 - Holding Knee Pads in Place with Chamois
37:45 - Securing Bikes in Pickups with Ratchet Straps
38:15 - Securing Brake Hoses with Zip Ties
38:45 - Using 29” Tubes for All Wheel Sizes
39:15 - Fixing Presta Valves with Presta Valve Caps
39:45 - Adding Leverage to Multi-Tools with Through Axles
40:15 - Removing Stumps with Reciprocating Saws
40:45 - Sifting Soil for Jumps with Leaf Rakes
41:15 - Summoning Locals with a Whiz
41:45 - Touching Up Bike Parts with Sharpies
42:15 - Making Cheap Forks Look Legit
42:45 - Painting Vinyl Seats
43:15 - Using Disc Rotor Bolts for Customization
43:45 - DIY Sand Blaster with Air Compressor
44:15 - Cleaning Blood Stains with Hydrogen Peroxide
44:45 - DIY Glasses Holder on Handlebars
45:15 - Water Bowl for Dogs with Rocks
45:45 - Setting Sag with Compression Adjustment
46:15 - Treating Wood Features with Bleach
46:45 - Welding Cable Ends
47:15 - Bearing Removal with Clamps and Sockets
47:45 - Using a Dime as a Crank Puller Adapter
48:15 - Quieting Saddle Pouches with Socks
48:45 - Cleaning GoPro Lenses with Alcohol
49:15 - DIY Wheel Holders with Hardware Store Materials
49:45 - Using Obscure Fasteners for Bike Security
50:15 - Storing Tubeless Plugs in Multi-Tools
50:45 - Temporary Chain Repairs without Quick Links
51:15 - Using Kids’ Balance Bikes for Trampoline Practice
These timestamps are no good.
I don’t even own a bike, yet i still watch every Berm Peak episode..
Please bring back cooking with seth
Yes plzzzzzz
i misread that as "cooking with meth" at first
Cooking meth with Seth@@HarrisonSolie
Please seth
Jobleth or on a tight budget? Cook leth meth weth Seth.
FYI: CLEANING YOU HUBS. In the old says - 50'S 60'S our bikes usually came with a piece of belt leather hung around the hubs, in a loose loop with a small red reflector attached to the closure end, worked great! You still see them on some bikes, like Brompton and they sell the straps on ebay but would be easy DIY. I still do it on my modern bikes! Love you video..
Yes! I thought I dreamed this..
the old-school 90s method of getting those grips on was to use hairspray. It would be slick going on and then provide some adhesion between the grip and the and the bar once it dried up
I got a bit emotional when I saw that old footage of Drama. I’ve had my fair share of painful memories when it comes to losing a dog. Thanks for sharing that video
Great tips. A couple of options: 1) For greasy hands without the skin irritation, work out the grease from under nails or skin crevices using vegetable oil, then cut the oiliness with dishwashing liquid. 2) Effervescent denture tablets are an easy way to clean water bottles and hydration packs, and leave a nice clean scent afterwards.
Tio 2. Cool
Tip 1. WTF - never put dishwashing liquid on your hands as it is so anti- grease it will strip all the natural oils. Buy a proprietary hand cleaner.
Seth, thank you so much for these videos! They helped me get back into the sport after almost a decade. I rented a bike recently and tried out my local trails, and while they’re fairly flat I had a blast! Again thank you for everything Seth!
After watching your videos for years by now, I never realized how many of you hacks and tips I use on the daily. Thank you, Seth!
Gotta bookmark this so I can come back to it every time I'm stumped in the garage. Thanks Seth!
I've got $387 in my handlebars. I did the hacks 34 times.
GoShank 😂, I'd forgotten about that. Loved looking back over this old stuff. I especially love the hack of closing power links by putting them above the chain stay 👍🏻
regarding velcro on the cables, you could buy a roll of felt tape. This is what is used in some vehicles as a wiring harness wrap so that the bundle of wires doesn't make noise hitting interior car panels.
"Just obtain a segment of garden hose, your neighbor mate have one." 😂😂😂 21:28
All hail Drama, forever in our hearts!!!❤
20:00 TOURNIQUET!!!! when out on trails, make sure you have something that can stem blood flow, preferably something you can use one-handed if needed.
Anyone who watches Alex's channel (as well as plenty of others, but... Y'know) will know that can come in very handy for reasons you might never consider.
You might hit a hip jump just slightly off, snap your carbon fiber handlebars, and the edge digs into your leg.
I've needed my first aid kit every month since I got it, and I would buy a brand new one every time I used it if I had to.
A pack or two of z-fold gauze can be used to pack a wound on limb or joint area (tourniquets only work on limbs) and only cost £/$ 3
Can also be used to cover less severe wounds or support an arm after the collar bone spontaneously disassembles 😂
Hands down the best mtb TH-cam channel on the internet!
Honestly, Zip Ties are the GOAT hack enough that its not a bad idea to carry them around along with a knife or multitool to shave them down.
Bravo taicule! Un video foarte mișto din care am mai învățat câte ceva.
Aș mai avea un truc, două de adăugat:
Cântărește bicicleta pe un cântar de oameni. Mai întâi te cântărești pe tine, vezi ce greutate ai, apoi te cântărești cu bicicleta în brațe. Scazi greutatea ta din total și ai obținut greutatea bicicletei.
Pentru cârcei / crampe, mănâncă o jumătate de lămâie și îți vei reveni.
Google translate limba română 😊
Mulțam, Seth, ești de-al nostru!
Zi frumoasă și cu multe zâmbete!
1hour 48minute long video???
Aight time to get the popcorn out
22:00 this actually will help me! I have a project of mine and I was thinking on ways to make a tensioner with a thin metal bar. Thanks to the garden hose, the chain won't rattle about when it hits the bar!
G'day Seth, thank you for this super bike hacks video. Your channels are one of the many reasons why I love mountain biking.
Thank you for your hard work filming and editing. This super cut would've taken a fair while to put together, given the years of gems in the videos.
You really took me on a trip down memory lane. I discovered your channel during the pandemic and its these videos that I used to watch over and over again when I was just starting to get addicted to bikes. You have come a long way
finally a comeback for the goated series
This was a great surprise of an upload! I was stuck in a cramped mini van and this very long video was a great distraction.
Instead of pool noodle, go to your local hardware store and get foam rubber plumbing insulation. It’s not as thick as pool noodle, comes in different “pipe” size and is already split down the side!!
Welp, we know the 2x4 clip is a little dated. Because they sure ain't just a few bucks these days haha! Thanks for the video captain! Some rather useful tidbits for sure.
Using the 3 way as a blender was a Chef's Kiss for me 🤣
I had forgotten about a cpl of these gems and always great to see vids of Drama. RIP pup
The peak of mtb life hacks! Respect man, been watching you since forever!
Just me who watched the whole thing? 🤣 Great video! brings back creek memories.
I have used a piece of old tire as chain protector on the chainstay.
Seth’s bike hack - The movie. Nice.
33:10 About the wet shoe hack. Magazines and glossy paper does NOT work. Actual Newspaper is what you want. And if you do this, and put them in a sunny window area, it will reduce/remove odor too!
This was a nice trip down memory lane! Cool watching your success progress over the years. Thanks!
I wanted to recommend "flush cutters" for your many zip tie uses. I can feel all those those potential cuts and scratches.
Love the Channel, thank you!
Seth, I found this video to be extremely enjoyable, and I did learn a thing or two, and it was very enternaining, and I chose a rainy day to watch it so I did not lose riding time. You are the genuine article.
I work at a bike store and we use a lot of your hacks by default. Old school repairs, simple and low cost.
WOW!! So useful and entertaining. I'm upping my game after watching this Encyclopedia of Tricks, starting with Zip Tie Inside Out for truing wheel... or using Nut and Bolt!! ❤ ❤❤🎉
31:10 - > my favourite mud guard material are plastic paper folders. Super light, cheap, easy to cut and really robust in this application.
So nostalgic. Seth's Bike Hacks
The license plate for tools with belt clips is smart, but I would fold over the edge of the top of license plate, it would be a somewhat more secure hold but more importantly much less risk of dying if you somehow manage to fall neck first into it.
Hi Seth I have been waiting for a video like this you are my favorite TH-camr and mtb riders I watch your videos everyday and I have watched all of them and you have inspired me to start mountian biking I am 13 and i live in southafrica in cape town and I have been working on a mtb track of my own and I have been practicing everyday so one day I can be like you and I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos and keep up the hard work and I really appreciate it have a great day
For the shrader adapter, just get one, put it on your presta, and a schrader cap on top. Been using it like that for years, never had an issue finding a pump for me or family, friends )
Another good strap wrench alternative is an old tube. Wrap it around the item very snugly and when the rubber meets rubber it makes a really good grip. I've used tubes all the time in the place of a strap wrench
1:31:56 -- Debbie Downer safety moment: when using an angle grinder, NEVER put your body in line with the plane of the cutting disc. If the disc shatters it will blast shards that can be as deadly as bullets. Especially in this configuration: your brachial artery is basically lined up with the disk. You can get the same forearm leverage from the opposite side but MUCH more safely.
Also, I know they're kind of annoying and get in the way, but always much safer to have a disc guard in place.
Angle grinders are about 1000x more dangerous than they appear.
This is brilliant! I'm not mechanically inclined and getting into all road bikes. Thank you
Seth I lover your channel I remember watching your channel and waiting for those old bike hack videos to come out I remember the days of the deck and I watched the entire build of berm park I really hope that one day you bring back the Seth’s food hacks they where the best
thanks man, i knew some of these tips (&forgot) and learned alot of new ones. i know editing can take a while, so it's appreciated.
For the rain x, it needs to be buffed like polishing it. instructions should say something like turn the windshield wipers on for some minutes. It generally helps for older glass that may have little scratches and pits on it, if it's a new screen it's already smooth.
Lever bleed funnel trick. If you have the funnel with a gasketed plunger, you can use that plunger to pull out most of the air really easily. Basically insert and remove the plunger with mineral oil in the funnel and that action pushes a small ammount of fluid in and brings air to the lever. It's way faster than actuating the brake lever many times for a burp.
After 2yrs of hiatus from mountain biking because of new baby in the family, now I'm riding again...need to catch up with Berm peak..💪🙏
Really enjoyed the throwback to the old videos that originally hooked me on your channel. Thanks!
Here are a couple:
* Use an old water bottle as storage, you can put tools, or other "recreational" items in it, and it has the added benefit of being water proof.
* Use solder to keep your break/shift cables from fraying, you will never need to use another ferrule or cut a cable when maintenance is necessary.
Good to see it all together. Thanks Seth! Miss ole Drama🐾
What a throwback. I still use many of these all these years later
Man this brings back memories!
thanks bro . i love all what you show about mountain biking 😀 greetings from Morocco . atlas mountains
Seth bike hacks for life man, forlife.
I've watched a dozen videos about tubeless before I setup mine, but I totally missed the part that you're not supposed to use tire levers on a tubeless setup. Thanks for explaining it to me Seth! :D
With me and my daughter looking to start cycling further from home this coming spring, the wife bought us each a hydro pack. The techs for maintaining them and the hacks wiil come in helpful. Just wish they were in one video
Ex vehicle mechanic, idk why it isn't big in the bike community. But get the dust caps for your valve stem that has the valve tools inbuilt, they are cheap, add extremely little weight. And means you have the tool there with you all the time.
They are used alot in the 4x4 (offroad) community as we tend to destroy valves all the time. And if they get mud coated it's easier to clean the area and replace the valve than pump dirt into the tire.
this was such an awesome video wow, definitely will be using some of those hacks. I was surprised to see it came out this year, it gives me that OG classic youtube vibe
I watch you all the time Seth, you're absolutely amazing! I watch every video and you help me out so much
I've used luggage scales to measure bike weight. It has a strap you can hook around your frame or seat, and lift it up, voila
Thanks! This video came out at the perfect time, I’m going on a 2 hour road trip today, and this will be perfect to watch.
I started doing that innertube elastic band trick when I bought a new innertube once and after some time, worked out that the band holding it together was a slice of innertube, I thought what a great idea 💁♂️😅
Thanks! this vid was useful and has a lot of fun. I can add one thing:
I use hooking loop as a frame (chain) protector. I swirl it around the chain back fork arm to whenever come in handy. :)
The bicycle hacks are reminiscent of the hands - on improvising on the Magayver show . Excellent.
Aluminum HVAC tape is great for a chainstay guard , smootth it out with the handle of your scissors. You can also make radiation shield for your cellphone with it and even fake chrome strips to bling up your frame.
I forgot about the Orange bike. Man that was a good looking one.
If you keep your old rubbery compressor air hose I cut a 4 inch piece and slid it over the "Kickstand that comes on wal mart bikes" and is just a bent 3/8 inch steel rod. I slid it up so when you push it with your foot its much softer. For those with sore feet. Also it holds the bike better. I used some HF 2 part epoxy on the steel rod before sliding the hose on.
There is also a trick I used often where you kinda fold the chain in a certain way around the link and you kinda pop it.
@@jiarongwu618 I've always done this too the whole point of a quick link is that you shouldn't need a tool to remove it.
This is a gold mine of great ideas! Seth is the King of Zip Ties, I believe! 👑
I periodically rewatch your old videos for some reason and now I got them all cleanly in a compilation. Great xV
I couldn't do all 163 tips in one go but the first 10 tips were amazing.
I love that the old Diamondback is still around. 90's mountain bikes are awesome.
The nostalgia of Seth's Bike Hacks is hitting hard right now.
Really nice to see the old berm creek content
Bike man has returned with more wisdom. May your shifting stay ever smooth and derailleur intact.
Crazy carpets (thin plastic snow sleds) make a great tent under pad & stone protector.
Crazy carpets can repair a slashed tire.
Mr.Tuffy will stop nails, staples, tacks, thorns can prevent flats on tubed wheels
Parking a bike, put helmet chin strap through spokes and around the down tube or Velcro your Ft Brake lever
That transition from the bike handlebars to the graffiti was epic bro. Nice vid!
Seth Should make book about all theses bike hacks
I miss the seth bike hacks video format, thank you Seth for bringing back the memory's
hi Seth , to repel water from your Gopro lens I use automotive ceramic coat. works great as it has oleophobic effects. just apply a thin layer and wipe it off with a dry cloth immediately.
Bonus taco is something I will try next time! Great video Seth!
Alexa, add a 300 foot socket extension to my basket.
My brain is all over the map after watching this. So many things to absorb!!
This is the mother of all hack videos! 🔥
Some of those are soo good xD Thanks man you are an angel of cycling community
I put polyurethane floor coating on my cable ends to prevent fraying. Also I think hot melt glue stays on better than those crimp on thingies. Paint the drop so it looks cool.
Another way to get rid of the plastic taste in bladders is to add a few table spoons of bicarb soda to a full hydration pack and shake it for a minute then leave it for a night or two!
Great video. I love your channel. You're very relatable. I absolutely love the part where you said if you need the directions just pee and someone will show up lol
The hair clip is brilliant! Cheers!
Also, can you make a video on those ridiculous old SoftRide MTB's?
I've noticed that the thru axles of my bikes have a hex socket on *both* sides, giving me an additional "plan b" if I need to break loose. You just need to remember that the turn direction is the opposite because you're on the opposite side of the threads.