To be clear, you can sell a bike with problems as long as you don’t lie about it. In this case we intended on selling it as a restored and mechanically sound bike.
Probably because throughout the whole thing, the gremlin in the back of his head is chanting "MINE, MINE, MINE". He's just really good at ignoring the gremlin
What I love about this series is that it isn't 'let's make money!' It's let's improve things, and learn along the way. It's a great thing to do as part of an interest or hobby you have.
I have an old Specialized Rockhopper that I would love the chance for Seth to fix up as it needs it! I got the bike when I was like 13 and now my 12 year old son wants to go for rides. Well Seth if you are ever in Salt Lake and need a project hit me up! Love the channel and the content. Thanks for making me interested in biking again!
The reason why I love these videos is because it makes something that was manufactured (tons of energy and materials used) and made it useful again and something "new" to somebody else. This reduces potential waste from somebody throwing out a bicycle, who doesn't appreciate one the way we do. I also love these videos because it reminds me of the years I spent as a part time bike mechanic. These are all problems I've encountered working on bikes. Cheers!
Seth, I’ve been wrenching for years on everything from cars to washing machines. I’m also a serious trail runner and just got a MTB. Decided to buy my oldest two sons cheapish used MTB’s and do a mini version of your overhauls. Very fun to watch, and inspiring! Thank you!
6:17. I love that he didn't even go for the hack saw he just went straight to the Sawzall. On an unrelated note,, thanks for all that you do seth, you inspire me to be a better mountain biker, trail builder, and hopefully someday a youtuber, whenever I am down watching one of your videos, new or old, always makes me feel better and you have helped me and I am sure a ton of other people through hard times without even knowing it.
I've been in a wheelchair since 2011. Took up mountain biking in Austin, TX back in 1983. No suspension or clipless pedals back then. I used to buy a used bike that had parts I wanted to upgrade my ride. I'd replace cables, chain, grips, seat if it needed it and anything else to make the other bike run well and look good. I didn't replace bearings if they were smooth. I would detail it. I didn't completely renovate like you do, but I also wasn't trying to make any money. I just wanted to break even, and get some nice used parts on my ride out of the deal. It worked well. I even got my first suspension forks off a parts only salvage bike for next to nothing. So if you are a diy-er it makes sense to watch and learn from these videos. It's how I got my first super fast shifting shimano crankset, and I generally upgraded my shifters and cranks each time there were new super slick shifting systems with an extra rear cog to add three more gears to the system. Oh, it's how I went from two to three front chainrings.. I did buy new SPDs and pedals and shoes, cuz otherwise it would have been stoopid! If it sounds like I learned to do a lot myself, I did. This was pre youtube, making it even harder to learn stuff like this. But I lived tonride back then. I had to buddy up with some good mechanics! It is easier to learn now with the interwebs.
Honestly, especially when it comes to a project like this, you can't make a plan until everything is stripped apart and you can see everything at once to know which direction to take.
I really like how you clarify that this is not a way to start a business but instead just for us to learn how to make an entry level bike more usable for ourselves. There are a bunch of channels making content where you think "I could do that too and make money with it" when that might not actually be the case but people think that's how it works and lose money rather than gain it.
I've learned so much from these videos, currently i was low on funds but wanted to gift a decent MTB. I started with a lightweight department store frame and replaced stock HEAVY parts for lightweight and more durable parts that I bought and some I had laying around in my parts bin. The bike now looks like its worth 3x if not more than the original amount. Thank you for inspiring me and teaching us how to make a bike even better.
This year at burning man I pulled an abandoned and rusted 2011 Trek Nevada hard tail out of the mud after the event ended and I have been slowly fixing it up. I need a bike I can thrash around in urban settings and this one is turning out to be a real joy. I had some nice bike parts lying around and I have been visiting the local used bike parts co-ops and browsing craigslist. Probably the best deal so far was a $35 Cannondale dropper post that was cheap because it was missing one bolt that secures the seat. It's so fun to take a little time to pull off some parts and drop them in the ultrasonic cleaner, or swap out some old part for a decent condition used replacement. This series has been a big inspiration! Once my build is complete I will strip down the frame and paint it a nice pink and purple sparkle blend.
I simply love these videos. I recently took my ghost recon 5 hard tail and upgraded it to a single chainring upfront, clutch derailleur in the rear, and even put on a PNW dropper post and new Marzocchi front fork because of these videos. The thing simply rocks now.
@Bermpeak Love this flipper series! Just an insider mechanic tip. When this happens on old square taper BB. you can place a chisel between the arm and the b.b cups. This works because of the “taper” on a chisel. Essentially wedging it, hammer down and pooof off comes the arms with little to no damage to arms or frame and you can still use Bottom Bracket.
This series reminds me a lot of me when in highschool, always "modding" my bike and trying to make it better for the looks and/or for the riding. Yeah, really good old times. Amazing and enjoyable series btw!
I love that you talk about the ethical aspects of reselling in your videos. Not only helping people learn more about their bikes, but setting a great example for your audience. Well done man, as always I love your videos!
when I was like 19-23 I used to bike to work 5 days a week and had a mechanic that always would hook my bike up the same way you do... just going all out to upgrade everything within x budget. Always appreciated the hell outta knowing a mechanic that could make a $250 bike run and look like it cost double that. Love these videos man!
Hey Seth, I am loving this series. My main bike lately has been an old road bike that my best guess dates it to the late 80's. It rides great for what I paid and what it is. But watching this series has given me ideas on how to put a bit of money into it for a better overall bike. Thanks!
I like the way Seth shows people that regular real bikes are good bikes. 26rs with flat pedals can be fun. They are fun. Thanks Seth for bringing us back to reality.
Great series. When you explain your hopes for what makes these videos useful, I think you've done just that. Im an average rider. Always loved bikes. First job was as a bike builder at Toys R Us in the late 90s. Never worked for a pro bike shop, and never gotten any real training. Just what I learned as a kid, and on the job retain crash courses. Fast forward 20 years, Im older, out of shape, over weight, and Im really trying to get back into downhill MTB, for fun and exercise. These videos are really refreshing a lot of forgotten knowledge, and updating me on modern advances. I love it. I wish I could come work for you! Haha! Can't wait to see the next video!
I just got into MTB’s within the last month. I haven’t even bought my first bike yet but I am addicted to this channel. Great production and content. I look forward to every new video. I can’t wait to buy my first bike soon.
This is probably my favorite series from berm peak, it's really fun to watch Seth rebuild a bike and see what he can get out of it. I'm finding myself taking closer looks at the bikes in the thrift store contemplating if I can flip it haha
A 26" Diamondback Response was my first adult mountain bike when I got back into biking in 2012-2013. Long gone now, but awesome to see you doing one up. Great video.
Seth: "at $150 we have a lot of room to do stuff" Also Seth: "If I make $1 from this, it's better than losing $150. Let's see what we can recoup from this." Randall Munroe: "The longer a project drags on, the lower the standards for success"
I love that you’re not out to price gouge people instead you give them a really fair price and the bikes find good homes, I pulled a you and got a cruiser that I planned to flip but absolutely love it
I've been doing this for years... it funds my camping trips. I accumulate 20-30 bikes and sell all in the spring. I try to do mtn bikes and BMX but end up with several cruisers. You would be amazed what ppl throw out and what's available for under $50. Depending upon overall condition I will part out or build up. For every 5 bikes I purchase 1 or 2 are just for parts and 1 or 2 are purchased just for frame/fork to build up. ... ...
The one time i ruined a crank arm - was a combo of not threading the tool in fully (about half way) and really soft aluminum, and corrosion from sweat drips (it was a stationary exercise bike). Lesson learned - keep your crank puller clean, lube the threads often, and use a wrench to ensure it is threaded on ALL THE WAY.
Lol same issue I had just yesterday with a seized driveside square taper crankarm. Guy at my bike co-op used a torch and hammer as well. Sometimes brute force is required.
can we be honest though, even though it has schrader valves no one like presta, so schrader valves are a plus atleast you could use a normal bike pump on it.
So far all regular bike pumps I have seen were either Schrader or Woods (Most work on both types). My bikes have always been one or the other. Haven't even heard of Presta before I started watching these videos, but that might be because I do not own a "professional" bike, as I mostly ride used city bikes I get from Ebay. I really do like the simplicity of Schrader and Woods, and the fact that you can easily replace the core without having to replace the tube.
The crank puller still had the small donut/circle adapter on at 2:06 (you can see it at the top - this is used for other bottom bracket styles). If this was on when you went to pull the crank arms, the tool would be fighting against the arm itself vs. pushing on the square taper end of the bottom bracket. There was a cut-scene before inserting the puller so you may have taken it off first. Just a heads up to anyone who may see this scene and try pulling theirs off referencing how the crank puller looked at the 2:06 mark. Awesome video btw Seth, entertaining as always!
When I flip bikes I try to make at least $40 so anything more is gravy. Maybe it’s the area I’m in (San Diego) and the demand isn’t as high for bikes like before? Got me into bikes so I’m happy.
The one effective technique I use is staying in touch with a financial coach for guidance, it might sound basic or generic, but getting in touch with a financial adviser was how I was able to outperform the market during the pandemic and raise a profit of roughly $40k
Love these videos. Working on bikes and cycling help me with my mental health battles. I'm doing a lot of bikes at the moment for people who can't afford much. I'm trying to do a series of cycling challenges for charity in memory of a friend so trying to raise the money for the entry fees by doing the only thing I know, building bikes. I'm the same as you in that I don't care about making big money from them, I just love working on them and love seeing bikes that were going to be scrapped given a second chance. If it means I can enter the challenges then that's a massive bonus.
Hey Seth, you said Shrader valves tend to date a bike and make it look a bit less valuable. I was curious, is there any real reason to not use Shrader valves, performance wise? I've just always found Shraders so much more user friendly and less finicky but figured there was some practical reason they are not on any nice bikes. Thanks!
This was my first name brand bike , it got me hooked and I miss it …. It got stolen on a trip out to Los Angeles ! Thanks for the reminder of great times !
I'm not a mountain biker at all. But I love your channel. It's entertaining, you're a terrific presenter, and your videos are just fun to watch. And because of this channel I'm seriously thinking about getting into the hobby. Keep at it buddy.
Back then when I still have square bb I found out that the best way to get them loose was just to go riding without the bolt on, that did it for me many times, even when I had the threads ripped away by the extractor. Just go riding for a while and alternate your stance on the bike, so you produce play on it.
Thanks for your videos. recently I bought my first and used Fully (Fuji Reveal 29 1.3 D from 2013) it was in good condition beside some scratches. But than it began to crack, if I put some force to the frame. After purchase of some tools and grease, I completely disassemble the rear suspension/triangle. Two bolts needed some hammer strokes to get lose. After rebuild it drives as new, not cracking anymore. I also put new grips on.
I have this same bike !! Still running. Has to be close to 10years old and only replaced the grips, pedals, and rear brake. Just upgraded this month to my first full suspension bike. 🤙🏼
I have a 2007 response hardtail, orange peel colored. Got it for $85. Dude didn’t know what he had. Easily a $300 bike after some minor adjustments, PNW bars and grips, and a hossfelter(spelling) stem. Love it!
Small tip regarding the crankpuller: when pulling the crank it helps to use two spanners. One for the outher thread, and one for the inner thread. This way, you do not screw in the outher thread more than it should be, but it only pushes on the threads. This way, the thread in the crankarm won't get damaged.
Loving this series! I just bought myself a new mountain bike to take on road trips. It is a Diamondback Overdrive Sport 29er in full working order for $200. I tore the bike down to the frame today and will rebuild it to be like new for around an all in price of $280. This is my first Diamondback bike, and I can't say you weren't a factor drawing me to try out the brand for the first time. Cheers!
Just bought the same bike a couple of months ago for $120 and have pretty much replaced everything, even bedlined the frame. I can confirm the crank is hard to remove on these. When it finally popped off the heavy chain ring/crank fell right into my foot and gashed into a vein. And yes it's a freewheel hub, I swapped a 9 speed 11-46 cassette onto mine.
Your Videos inspired me to try this out. I bought an old specialized big hit fsr 3 for 550 aud, fixed it up for another 250 and sold it for 2.1K. I just wanna thank you so much for inspring me to try this out. :))
Hey Seth, I jsut want to congratulate you on making excellent videos and good tutorials. I recently just snapped the frame on my bike and I can’t afford to get a new frame let alone a new bike which is basically what I need cause I racked the rims, and snapped the cranks right off. I found out just last night that I can’t ride till atleast April of next year, and I was heart broken and destroyed when I found out but every time I watch your videos I smile, forget that I don’t have a Bike to ride, and forget all my problems in life. Thank you for your great content, keep up the good work, cause me and all of your viewers love your content.
Hey Seth! I love these videos. I'm running a Bike program at a school that I teach at, and one of the big interests the kids have are fixing bikes. The kids are learning heaps and I can't wait to see what comes up next in the series
Hey. Thanks for all you are doing. You motivated me to start working on the bikes too :) I flipped one so far, made profit the most important I learnt a lot and share that time with my son. The goal is to have a similar workshop like you have. Keep up a good work. I enjoy it a lot!
I *love* this series! I've seen you on Park Tool's channel a couple of times and now I'm subscribed :) I'm currently overhauling my own bike with as few new parts as possible. Cleaning, de-rusting, oiling, polishing... I really enjoy that kind of work, so this is right up my alley!
Having just gone thru this with my 2011 GT Karakoram 3.0 I find almost a asmr quality to watching this. Beg my pardon lol thanks for the videos, you've helped more than you know.
Seth, when taking off a stubborn crank, it's best to hold the opposite arm when removing. When u hold on to the arm you're removing it creates a binding force making it more difficult to remove.
I appreciate that this bike was sold to Seth without dirt on it. Far too many people are too lazy to wash their bike before selling it. Plus, it adds about $50 worth to the condition.
I devised an easy way to remove stubborn crankarms using the normal puller but with a lot less force needed. What I do is I tighten the puller real good, then I leave it in place and jump solidly on the pedals with the crankarms horizontal. I then do this again with the crankarms turned 180-degrees. Now I can easily tighten the puller another quarter turn and repeat jumping on the pedals one or two more times if needed and the arm comes right off, safely and without any broken tools or stripped crankarm. You can even use the same sort of approach so as to get titanium bolts tight enough without breaking them, and also to get those "nutted-style" bb's tight enough without stripping the often-brittle threads off of the studs on the spindle. Just tighten the lightweight bolts or the troublesome nuts normally but on the light side, then jump on the cranks and tighten some more until things get settled, 1-3 times is all I do.
I just picked up a 29" mountain bike someone left out for scrap I'm going to give it my 13 year old brother in law for Christmas your videos help alot for knowledge
Change out from butane to map gas, much hotter. Sorry if you already know this and its just not used on bikes for whatever reason. ( I'm an Automotive Tech ) Also... throw the WD out and get you some moovit or a oil that penatrates better. Love the videos! thanks for all the effort you put into them.
This is basically where I'm at right now. Just picked up a 2017 Marlin 7 for 200 has only 18 hours off riding according to the old owner but just gotta re seal the tubeless tires and clean up the chain. So excited to get on it when I'm done
I have the same bike, and it's what really got me into cycling. And led me to this channel, Which got me to buy a much nicer full suspension Diamondback. Both bikes have been great for years.
I just started watching your channel, and you're as good at editing as any cable DIY channel or other professional reality production company. I'm really enjoying this. Thanks for the great content!
To be clear, you can sell a bike with problems as long as you don’t lie about it. In this case we intended on selling it as a restored and mechanically sound bike.
Hi
I’m sure with the price for the bike being low the person selling it didn’t really know much about bikes you can’t really blame her for the problems
@@nothingiwant549 what
@@Marc0V3r0na he didn't blame anybody.
@@RealMTBAddict never said did I’m agreeing with him idk if it sounds like I’m not
What I like about Seth is he fixes these bikes like he's keeping them for himself. A genuinely good dude!
Probably because throughout the whole thing, the gremlin in the back of his head is chanting "MINE, MINE, MINE". He's just really good at ignoring the gremlin
What I love about this series is that it isn't 'let's make money!' It's let's improve things, and learn along the way. It's a great thing to do as part of an interest or hobby you have.
Fully agree - the clips I enjoy the most from BP/BPE. :)
100%🤜🤛
Keeping stuff out the scrap heap. 👍
“It’s not about the money, it’s about sending a message”
I am loving this series
Can you make a none suspension fork bike and add a suspension fork to be a hardtail
Yes love at first sight 😂
Same
Same
Yup me too
You are quite bad at selling for a profit in a good way. I love seeing you put some extra parts on the bikes and giving back to your community
I have an old Specialized Rockhopper that I would love the chance for Seth to fix up as it needs it! I got the bike when I was like 13 and now my 12 year old son wants to go for rides. Well Seth if you are ever in Salt Lake and need a project hit me up! Love the channel and the content. Thanks for making me interested in biking again!
He make off this video so thats very wrong
@@thomasmichaelsen2949 he upgraded the bike
@@thomasmichaelsen2949 whats wrong with making money off hard work?
@@courtneyedwards9124 or you can support your LBS
The reason why I love these videos is because it makes something that was manufactured (tons of energy and materials used) and made it useful again and something "new" to somebody else. This reduces potential waste from somebody throwing out a bicycle, who doesn't appreciate one the way we do. I also love these videos because it reminds me of the years I spent as a part time bike mechanic. These are all problems I've encountered working on bikes. Cheers!
Seth, I’ve been wrenching for years on everything from cars to washing machines. I’m also a serious trail runner and just got a MTB. Decided to buy my oldest two sons cheapish used MTB’s and do a mini version of your overhauls. Very fun to watch, and inspiring! Thank you!
6:17. I love that he didn't even go for the hack saw he just went straight to the Sawzall. On an unrelated note,, thanks for all that you do seth, you inspire me to be a better mountain biker, trail builder, and hopefully someday a youtuber, whenever I am down watching one of your videos, new or old, always makes me feel better and you have helped me and I am sure a ton of other people through hard times without even knowing it.
Seeing all those new bikes in the intro gets my hopes up that this series will live on. Keep it up, love it
Hey Seth, I think it would be super neat if you made stickers that said “s-tuned” or something like that you put on the bikes after fixing them up.
Great idea, s(eth)-tuned I actually dig that idea!
S-Works would be better imo lol
Thats pretty neat
@@louiefriesen specialized has that.. if he used it they can sue 🤷♂️
@@louiefriesen "Seth's-Works"
My day just got better
My life just got better
I’m about to go to sleep so my days about to end lmao
Same
Same bro!!
Ahhh yes a hit from the crack pipe
I've been in a wheelchair since 2011. Took up mountain biking in Austin, TX back in 1983. No suspension or clipless pedals back then. I used to buy a used bike that had parts I wanted to upgrade my ride. I'd replace cables, chain, grips, seat if it needed it and anything else to make the other bike run well and look good. I didn't replace bearings if they were smooth. I would detail it. I didn't completely renovate like you do, but I also wasn't trying to make any money. I just wanted to break even, and get some nice used parts on my ride out of the deal. It worked well. I even got my first suspension forks off a parts only salvage bike for next to nothing. So if you are a diy-er it makes sense to watch and learn from these videos. It's how I got my first super fast shifting shimano crankset, and I generally upgraded my shifters and cranks each time there were new super slick shifting systems with an extra rear cog to add three more gears to the system. Oh, it's how I went from two to three front chainrings.. I did buy new SPDs and pedals and shoes, cuz otherwise it would have been stoopid! If it sounds like I learned to do a lot myself, I did. This was pre youtube, making it even harder to learn stuff like this. But I lived tonride back then.
I had to buddy up with some good mechanics! It is easier to learn now with the interwebs.
Yup flipping bikes is more of a passion thing.
Man it would be an honour to buy a bike off someone who cares as much as you seth. Much love from the 🇬🇧
I love how Seth says "let's rip it apart then come up with a plan" like he doesn't have a plan and then does what he wants after
Honestly, especially when it comes to a project like this, you can't make a plan until everything is stripped apart and you can see everything at once to know which direction to take.
I really like how you clarify that this is not a way to start a business but instead just for us to learn how to make an entry level bike more usable for ourselves. There are a bunch of channels making content where you think "I could do that too and make money with it" when that might not actually be the case but people think that's how it works and lose money rather than gain it.
It just makes me happy when Seth uploads. His videos are a joy to watch!
Absolutely
i totaly agree!
I've learned so much from these videos, currently i was low on funds but wanted to gift a decent MTB. I started with a lightweight department store frame and replaced stock HEAVY parts for lightweight and more durable parts that I bought and some I had laying around in my parts bin. The bike now looks like its worth 3x if not more than the original amount. Thank you for inspiring me and teaching us how to make a bike even better.
My favorite series on youtube right now! Love watching budget flips!
This year at burning man I pulled an abandoned and rusted 2011 Trek Nevada hard tail out of the mud after the event ended and I have been slowly fixing it up. I need a bike I can thrash around in urban settings and this one is turning out to be a real joy. I had some nice bike parts lying around and I have been visiting the local used bike parts co-ops and browsing craigslist. Probably the best deal so far was a $35 Cannondale dropper post that was cheap because it was missing one bolt that secures the seat. It's so fun to take a little time to pull off some parts and drop them in the ultrasonic cleaner, or swap out some old part for a decent condition used replacement. This series has been a big inspiration! Once my build is complete I will strip down the frame and paint it a nice pink and purple sparkle blend.
I simply love these videos. I recently took my ghost recon 5 hard tail and upgraded it to a single chainring upfront, clutch derailleur in the rear, and even put on a PNW dropper post and new Marzocchi front fork because of these videos. The thing simply rocks now.
Nice!!
Sweet! I took a 20 year old specialized Enduro and put on new bar stem and brakes on it and now I use it as a dirt jumper and it’s sweet.
@Bermpeak
Love this flipper series!
Just an insider mechanic tip. When this happens on old square taper BB. you can place a chisel between the arm and the b.b cups. This works because of the “taper” on a chisel.
Essentially wedging it, hammer down and pooof off comes the arms with little to no damage to arms or frame and you can still use Bottom Bracket.
Love your videos so much been watching for two years please keep up the great work
This series reminds me a lot of me when in highschool, always "modding" my bike and trying to make it better for the looks and/or for the riding. Yeah, really good old times.
Amazing and enjoyable series btw!
Thanks for your support. Reach out for enlightenment and tips, I have something new ✉️...
"Wow. It's almost like it's a real fork." I don't know why this cracked me up so much.
I love that you talk about the ethical aspects of reselling in your videos. Not only helping people learn more about their bikes, but setting a great example for your audience. Well done man, as always I love your videos!
I love the flip series. Can’t wait to see more.
when I was like 19-23 I used to bike to work 5 days a week and had a mechanic that always would hook my bike up the same way you do... just going all out to upgrade everything within x budget. Always appreciated the hell outta knowing a mechanic that could make a $250 bike run and look like it cost double that. Love these videos man!
Hey Seth, I am loving this series. My main bike lately has been an old road bike that my best guess dates it to the late 80's. It rides great for what I paid and what it is. But watching this series has given me ideas on how to put a bit of money into it for a better overall bike. Thanks!
I've learned much about MTB by watching these videos, It's like bike mechanic tutorial for me) much love from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
This is a great series! Definitely encouraging to see the small upgrades that make a difference. Thanks Seth
I like the way Seth shows people that regular real bikes are good bikes. 26rs with flat pedals can be fun. They are fun. Thanks Seth for bringing us back to reality.
You put bikes that were just collecting dust back on the trail. That’s the only value that’s important in my book. Keep up the great work!
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Great series. When you explain your hopes for what makes these videos useful, I think you've done just that.
Im an average rider. Always loved bikes. First job was as a bike builder at Toys R Us in the late 90s. Never worked for a pro bike shop, and never gotten any real training. Just what I learned as a kid, and on the job retain crash courses.
Fast forward 20 years, Im older, out of shape, over weight, and Im really trying to get back into downhill MTB, for fun and exercise.
These videos are really refreshing a lot of forgotten knowledge, and updating me on modern advances. I love it.
I wish I could come work for you! Haha! Can't wait to see the next video!
Really wish you'd accept parts from your subs. Sometimes I just want to see these old bikes absolutely hooked up with tons of nice new parts
I just got into MTB’s within the last month. I haven’t even bought my first bike yet but I am addicted to this channel. Great production and content. I look forward to every new video. I can’t wait to buy my first bike soon.
This is probably my favorite series from berm peak, it's really fun to watch Seth rebuild a bike and see what he can get out of it. I'm finding myself taking closer looks at the bikes in the thrift store contemplating if I can flip it haha
A 26" Diamondback Response was my first adult mountain bike when I got back into biking in 2012-2013. Long gone now, but awesome to see you doing one up. Great video.
Seth: "at $150 we have a lot of room to do stuff"
Also Seth: "If I make $1 from this, it's better than losing $150. Let's see what we can recoup from this."
Randall Munroe: "The longer a project drags on, the lower the standards for success"
I love that you’re not out to price gouge people instead you give them a really fair price and the bikes find good homes, I pulled a you and got a cruiser that I planned to flip but absolutely love it
I love how this has the MightyCarMods intro music, I realise that it's all free licence but, got to wonder if it's intentional!
I've been doing this for years... it funds my camping trips. I accumulate 20-30 bikes and sell all in the spring. I try to do mtn bikes and BMX but end up with several cruisers.
You would be amazed what ppl throw out and what's available for under $50.
Depending upon overall condition I will part out or build up. For every 5 bikes I purchase 1 or 2 are just for parts and 1 or 2 are purchased just for frame/fork to build up.
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I would love to just see all the tools you use on a rebuild just laid out.
This channel is one of my favourites, and your Flip Bike series is top-tier. Always a good day when one of these pops up in my notifications.
Love watching these videos, so satisfying seeing the before and after! Thanks seth for inspiring my friend and I to make our own mtb channel!
The one time i ruined a crank arm - was a combo of not threading the tool in fully (about half way) and really soft aluminum, and corrosion from sweat drips (it was a stationary exercise bike). Lesson learned - keep your crank puller clean, lube the threads often, and use a wrench to ensure it is threaded on ALL THE WAY.
"I don't care what kind of crankpuller you have", then proceeds to the metal cutter 😂
Hands down my favorite segments! I love flip bikes! Thanks!
Thanks for your support. Reach out for enlightenment and tips, I have something new ✉️.
Seth: tries to work
Oscar: *DISRESPECT YOUR SURROUNDINGS* "heavy metal starts playing"
Lol same issue I had just yesterday with a seized driveside square taper crankarm. Guy at my bike co-op used a torch and hammer as well. Sometimes brute force is required.
can we be honest though, even though it has schrader valves no one like presta, so schrader valves are a plus atleast you could use a normal bike pump on it.
So far all regular bike pumps I have seen were either Schrader or Woods (Most work on both types). My bikes have always been one or the other. Haven't even heard of Presta before I started watching these videos, but that might be because I do not own a "professional" bike, as I mostly ride used city bikes I get from Ebay. I really do like the simplicity of Schrader and Woods, and the fact that you can easily replace the core without having to replace the tube.
The crank puller still had the small donut/circle adapter on at 2:06 (you can see it at the top - this is used for other bottom bracket styles). If this was on when you went to pull the crank arms, the tool would be fighting against the arm itself vs. pushing on the square taper end of the bottom bracket. There was a cut-scene before inserting the puller so you may have taken it off first. Just a heads up to anyone who may see this scene and try pulling theirs off referencing how the crank puller looked at the 2:06 mark. Awesome video btw Seth, entertaining as always!
I've never taken apart suntour forks like that. They have two nuts that you loosen and then tap and the lowers come off
I enjoy watching this series; it is helping me through my recovery. Need more of this SETH!
"Not a huge score."
My man, 100 bucks in pocket are better than nothing.
Beats sitting on a couch watching netflix and getting fat.
When I flip bikes I try to make at least $40 so anything more is gravy. Maybe it’s the area I’m in (San Diego) and the demand isn’t as high for bikes like before? Got me into bikes so I’m happy.
With all the driving and effort I would pass on that opportunity.
100$ for 10+ hours of work , I’m good
And a smile on someone's face.
Get Seth’s merch RN! I got a cognative jumper over a year ago and I wear it everyday..still soft..still warm..still perfect, it’s also very affordable
Your videos have helped me reach over $75,000 in trading by age 23! Thanks Berm Peak. Keep the videos coming. 👍🏽
The one effective technique I use is staying in touch with a financial coach for guidance, it might sound basic or generic, but getting in touch with a financial adviser was how I was able to outperform the market during the pandemic and raise a profit of roughly $40k
Wow what an achievement! Best of luck for the rest of your future, I’m looking forward to being able to invest when I turn 21 in November!
Congrats!!! When did you first start investing?
@@grantstanley6039 When I was 20 ,but you need a finance Pro if you don’t want to loose and if you want to be more successful.
@@jamesjude4988 that’s awesome, you’re right I do need a finance Pro.
Please can I approach yours?
Love these videos. Working on bikes and cycling help me with my mental health battles. I'm doing a lot of bikes at the moment for people who can't afford much. I'm trying to do a series of cycling challenges for charity in memory of a friend so trying to raise the money for the entry fees by doing the only thing I know, building bikes. I'm the same as you in that I don't care about making big money from them, I just love working on them and love seeing bikes that were going to be scrapped given a second chance. If it means I can enter the challenges then that's a massive bonus.
Hey Seth, you said Shrader valves tend to date a bike and make it look a bit less valuable. I was curious, is there any real reason to not use Shrader valves, performance wise? I've just always found Shraders so much more user friendly and less finicky but figured there was some practical reason they are not on any nice bikes. Thanks!
The whole concept of Flip Bike is incredible for your audience, and you the creator. I have enjoyed this series of videos alot.
So you did a cranksplant…
2 likes after 2 years for the pinnacle of dad jokes... wish i could continue with some dadjokeplant
Hands down, one of my favorite video series on TH-cam. Love this
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This was my first name brand bike , it got me hooked and I miss it …. It got stolen on a trip out to Los Angeles ! Thanks for the reminder of great times !
Selling used and mechanically sound bike is the best thing you can do for new owner! Keep series on! These are very inspiring!
I'm not a mountain biker at all. But I love your channel. It's entertaining, you're a terrific presenter, and your videos are just fun to watch. And because of this channel I'm seriously thinking about getting into the hobby. Keep at it buddy.
Back then when I still have square bb I found out that the best way to get them loose was just to go riding without the bolt on, that did it for me many times, even when I had the threads ripped away by the extractor. Just go riding for a while and alternate your stance on the bike, so you produce play on it.
Thanks for your videos. recently I bought my first and used Fully (Fuji Reveal 29 1.3 D from 2013) it was in good condition beside some scratches. But than it began to crack, if I put some force to the frame. After purchase of some tools and grease, I completely disassemble the rear suspension/triangle. Two bolts needed some hammer strokes to get lose. After rebuild it drives as new, not cracking anymore. I also put new grips on.
My favorites episodes of Berm Peak .
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I have this same bike !! Still running. Has to be close to 10years old and only replaced the grips, pedals, and rear brake. Just upgraded this month to my first full suspension bike. 🤙🏼
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I bought a DB Response Sport in 2012 and am in the process of converting it to single speed now. Great video!!! Thank you!
congrats on being 33# trending started watching u during the quarantine and you've definitely shown me how to tune and change few things
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I have a 2007 response hardtail, orange peel colored. Got it for $85. Dude didn’t know what he had. Easily a $300 bike after some minor adjustments, PNW bars and grips, and a hossfelter(spelling) stem. Love it!
Small tip regarding the crankpuller: when pulling the crank it helps to use two spanners. One for the outher thread, and one for the inner thread. This way, you do not screw in the outher thread more than it should be, but it only pushes on the threads. This way, the thread in the crankarm won't get damaged.
Loving this series! I just bought myself a new mountain bike to take on road trips. It is a Diamondback Overdrive Sport 29er in full working order for $200. I tore the bike down to the frame today and will rebuild it to be like new for around an all in price of $280. This is my first Diamondback bike, and I can't say you weren't a factor drawing me to try out the brand for the first time. Cheers!
Just bought the same bike a couple of months ago for $120 and have pretty much replaced everything, even bedlined the frame. I can confirm the crank is hard to remove on these. When it finally popped off the heavy chain ring/crank fell right into my foot and gashed into a vein. And yes it's a freewheel hub, I swapped a 9 speed 11-46 cassette onto mine.
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I loved watching Wheeler Dealers back when they were on, and this series really grabs the essence of that programme.
Your Videos inspired me to try this out. I bought an old specialized big hit fsr 3 for 550 aud, fixed it up for another 250 and sold it for 2.1K. I just wanna thank you so much for inspring me to try this out. :))
My absolute favorite TH-cam series, can't wait for the next vid👍
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Hey Seth, I jsut want to congratulate you on making excellent videos and good tutorials. I recently just snapped the frame on my bike and I can’t afford to get a new frame let alone a new bike which is basically what I need cause I racked the rims, and snapped the cranks right off. I found out just last night that I can’t ride till atleast April of next year, and I was heart broken and destroyed when I found out but every time I watch your videos I smile, forget that I don’t have a Bike to ride, and forget all my problems in life. Thank you for your great content, keep up the good work, cause me and all of your viewers love your content.
Hey Seth!
I love these videos. I'm running a Bike program at a school that I teach at, and one of the big interests the kids have are fixing bikes. The kids are learning heaps and I can't wait to see what comes up next in the series
FlipBike should just be its own channel at this point. Tbh it feels like a cop-out for Berm Peak content, even though I enjoy it.
Would be great to see a full frame repaint. Difficult to do right, but you can totally transform a bike! Might be a good Flip Bike episode
Seth, please keep doing these videos. I like seeing the builds and how you keep the budget inline.
I seriously love this flip bike series. MAKE MORE! FASTER!
Hey. Thanks for all you are doing. You motivated me to start working on the bikes too :) I flipped one so far, made profit the most important I learnt a lot and share that time with my son. The goal is to have a similar workshop like you have. Keep up a good work. I enjoy it a lot!
I *love* this series! I've seen you on Park Tool's channel a couple of times and now I'm subscribed :)
I'm currently overhauling my own bike with as few new parts as possible. Cleaning, de-rusting, oiling, polishing... I really enjoy that kind of work, so this is right up my alley!
Love this series!!! I don't even ride but am addicted to your content. I will eventually follow suit!
Having just gone thru this with my 2011 GT Karakoram 3.0 I find almost a asmr quality to watching this. Beg my pardon lol thanks for the videos, you've helped more than you know.
Seth, when taking off a stubborn crank, it's best to hold the opposite arm when removing. When u hold on to the arm you're removing it creates a binding force making it more difficult to remove.
I appreciate that this bike was sold to Seth without dirt on it. Far too many people are too lazy to wash their bike before selling it. Plus, it adds about $50 worth to the condition.
I devised an easy way to remove stubborn crankarms using the normal puller but with a lot less force needed.
What I do is I tighten the puller real good, then I leave it in place and jump solidly on the pedals with the crankarms horizontal. I then do this again with the crankarms turned 180-degrees.
Now I can easily tighten the puller another quarter turn and repeat jumping on the pedals one or two more times if needed and the arm comes right off, safely and without any broken tools or stripped crankarm.
You can even use the same sort of approach so as to get titanium bolts tight enough without breaking them, and also to get those "nutted-style" bb's tight enough without stripping the often-brittle threads off of the studs on the spindle.
Just tighten the lightweight bolts or the troublesome nuts normally but on the light side, then jump on the cranks and tighten some more until things get settled, 1-3 times is all I do.
I have learned a ton by watching these over the last year! I know you only made $108 on this one but the watch was really valuable. Thank you
I just picked up a 29" mountain bike someone left out for scrap I'm going to give it my 13 year old brother in law for Christmas your videos help alot for knowledge
I absolutely love these🙌🏼 I feel like you need some more appreciation for putting so much time, money and effort into these videos.
Change out from butane to map gas, much hotter. Sorry if you already know this and its just not used on bikes for whatever reason. ( I'm an Automotive Tech ) Also... throw the WD out and get you some moovit or a oil that penatrates better. Love the videos! thanks for all the effort you put into them.
This is an interesting series, i'm gonna watch more of it. It's like bringing back some good old bike hacks in a sense.
This is basically where I'm at right now. Just picked up a 2017 Marlin 7 for 200 has only 18 hours off riding according to the old owner but just gotta re seal the tubeless tires and clean up the chain. So excited to get on it when I'm done
I have the same bike, and it's what really got me into cycling. And led me to this channel, Which got me to buy a much nicer full suspension Diamondback. Both bikes have been great for years.
I just started watching your channel, and you're as good at editing as any cable DIY channel or other professional reality production company. I'm really enjoying this. Thanks for the great content!