Hidden Problems in this $200 XC Mountain Bike!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 14. 06. 2024
- Today, we flip our first full suspension mountain bike. At first this looked like a really good deal, but we found quite a few correctable problems with the bike. Join us for some repairs we have certainly not done yet, on this episode of Flip Bike!
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Berm Peak builds coming soon!
Canât wait! Iâve been a fan since the late berm creek days.
I canât wait either been waiting for ages đšâđŠł
Can't wait
hate to be a hater but I don't even watch these flip vids so happy to hear the builds are coming back.
finally!!! eager for more berm peak build!!! wish i could ride it one day!!! Love from the Philippines!
âbecause itâs saturday something beautiful just arrivedâ oh cool a cute baby âall of our bearingsâ oh
Exactly what I thought
I remember when we used to get hacks on fitting 5 bikes in a closet. How this channel has grown!
The channel has grown, and so has his house. No need to fit 5 bikes into a closet.
@@beckobert haha đ
@@beckobert Yes. If you want a bigger house, start making YT videos!
I love seeing you on dad duty. Awesome.
It's not just the price. It's also the fact that the work was well documented, and I'm sure it would have had a higher price if it was done at a LBS.
I think your reputation goes a long way when it comes to buying a reconditioned bike from you.
yes indeed, good deal ... nice work ,, well done
Do people buying his bikes know they're from him? Particularly on just the ad alone?
@@theatomic430 he doesnt sell them as âberm peak refurbished bikeâ he sells em with a regular account to people that dont know him
For anyone who works on things like this regularly, here's a tip. If you need to buy a bearing, check out the price of 10 or 20, it's often only about double or triple just buying one. If you buy in bulk every time you need a different size bearing, you'll find soon enough that you already have the one you need in stock and don't have to wait around for shipping!
Same goes for bolts and clamps as well.
Thx lad
Thatâs a good tip! Same for electronic parts ( capacitors, resistors, etc. )
that goes with anything if you are doing something regularly?
Instead of buying bearings from a bicycle supply get bearings from a bearing manufacturer sometimes they'll just give you a few of them.
I feel like Seth undersells. His expertise is part of what makes buying a flip bike from him so incredible. You literally get to watch the process. You can trust with absolute certainty that itâs done right and you know his passion shines through his restorations and repairs, as bright as the sun shines on a sunny day.
I love rewatching the Flip Bike series videos!
Itâs crazy seeing Seth go from storing bikes in a closet and working out of a single park tool tool box to a 3 bay shop with a ton of tools!
$200 was a crazy steal, and that guy got a very good deal at $500. You usually see that kind of bike in pre-Seth condition for $500.
This channel is the best ever
True tho
Yesss
ong
Yes
Tru dat
This series revived my love for bikes
Been lost for a while and now I canât wait to be back on the trails with my dad
I love the older bike restorations! You motivate me to make better videos.
The quality of your videos have increased alot from where you started. Keep up the good work! (I love the rebuild videos)
Haha "some weird grips" = Animal Edwin grips aka the best grips of all time.
Came to the comments hoping to see this, I'm running a set right now haha
I kept them around for something more appropriate
Edwin DeLaRosa, the og street master!
Lmao came to say the same thing lol
I prefer ODI Longnecks. Got a pair of them on my Dirt Jumper and secured them against sliding inward overtime by putting a pair of leftover lock-on clamps on the inside.
Who else wants to see how well Seth would do In an xc race?
Hahah
Or any bike race
Yes
hi
Think we can guess the outcome of that experiment.
The fundamental problem with flipping bikes is, if you manage to get a bike that you can fix easily and sell for a good profit, it's also good enough to just keep it.
I LOVE this series! Its different, but kind of the same đ. I love love love watching you service and try to flip bikes, and you are so wholesome not trying to rip everyone off
I had forgotten about the brutally awful time in MTB history when brifters were a thing.
Never knew about that but ⊠holy hell. Maybe someone thought roadie paddle shifters were a good thing to bring across to mountain bikes, and then did that except way worse?
I have those brifters on my 2005 trek 8500
I still have a set of XTRs on an older bike and its the second pair I've owned. I actually love them, once you get used to them they're very intuitive.
I made my Felt 1x9 with one of those shifters. And it's sweet. You don't shift by accident. Works for me.
I have a road bike with grifters, and they can definitely be weird
Love the flip bike series, but you need to tell us how much time you spent on servicing the bike. I think it would be really helpful to know but also as time goes on you can keep timing yourself to see how fast you can flip some bikes. Then try to set time records or something for fun.
I wish I could say for sure, but when filming things it takes several times as long. If I was alone with my head down doing these repairs the whole build would only take a morning. We're moving cameras, planning things out, re-arranging, changing batteries, etc so it's a few days of work.
Also if you could make a video of things to pay attention to while buying a used mountain bike it would be really helpful!
Btw love this series, repairing these old bikes keeping the cost in mind is more fun to watch , than the videos where you just throw in an 1X and a good fork for free đđ
@@ramgopals6055 There is a very good channel that does this in an excellent way, it's SickBiker on youtube. However he is Polish and his English is ok, but still improving, but the contents is really good. Now, if Seth would do the same it would be brilliant.
@@SethsBikeHacks I thought maybe if you used a stop watch and just stop it when you aren't working on the bike (doing camera setup and video production) then start it back when working on it, though I understand this might be annoying to do. Not that it has to be an exact time.
Thanks for the reply though I really appreciate it.
@@HunteroftheNorth you would be surprised at how much longer tasks take when stopping starting. Even without including the stop time, getting out of the "zone" and back into the flow of things means the jobs take longer regardless. Plus they may even do some things a couple times for the different angle shots, or if a shot didn't work
Can't wait for christmas! I love watching seth working in the garage when its cold and snowing outside!
This was really well executed! You did all what was needed and then some to bring it back to life, 500 sounds a really good deal! I like this series on so many levels, bringing old/beaten bikes back to life, teaching bike repairs, having fun, learning about bike history and most importantly making new happy customers that really get a genuinely good deal with something that is properly fixed and safe to ride.
Love the content, are we going to get any Berm Peak builds soon?
yeah i been looking forward to a thumb bucket update
yeah
yeah these videos are good but iâm sure majority prefers the builds
yep
@@SethsBikeHacks Awsome, can't wait, cheers for the reply
So nice to see that Seth has finally found a way to make a bit of scratch with this mountain biking thing
He's making a lot of "scratch" from this mountain biking thing with his channel
@@johngreene6783 And we all appreciate you explaining the joke
lol slow clap
@@Merlmabase
Humor aside, the buyers are getting good solid bikes to shred on and grow and improve, and for the community that is worth gold.
@@DinnerForkTongue heâs over charging for some of these used bikes.
Full support for this build series! Love to watch it â€ïž
I am ready to stare at this for quite a while since I can't have it. Great restoration. I've also used mtb brifters xt m750 and I loved them more than any trigger shifter. A suggestion would be to include a quick wd40 spraying inside the shifters, then air blasting and relubing with triflow :)
It's always fun looking at old little technological innovations that were never widely adopted like those combination shifter brake things
I suppose they tried to copy their road bike idea over to mountain bikes. Works amazing on road bikes.
"How many times can I say nipple in this clip?" - Seth probably
My wife just came in while I was watching and asked "How is Seth doing tonight?" I can't get enough of this series. Also Seth, I'd love to see a bearing swap for a Diamondback release. Some of them really confuse me.
Love this series, I always get super excited when i see it pop up in the feed!
Anyone else miss when Seth would ride street on a mtb
I mean, he still rides his local streets on a mtb... its just that he lives in rural NC now, and he built the streets himself... and they're dirt.
Nah
I wish there was a new episode of flip bike every day :( I learn so much from these videos
I've loved this series from the start and it just keeps on getting better. Keep these rolling!
Hey, amazing video!
I love the fact you're looking at mountainbiking in every price range.
I used to be so focused on the best and lightest parts, and totally ruined my fun. Now every part i buy i first check on how to service them, and how long it could last if properly serviced.
Having fun and a properly serviced bike are the most important things, no matter how old, heavy or maybe weird they are!
Love how you edit the "Alexa" bit, so it doesn't set ours at home off!
Lol you guys bugged your own homes
7:55so itâs Saturday and a beautiful thing just arrived
Me:oh itâs his kid thatâs nice
Seth:the bearings
Been watching your videos for a while now. You're a good dude giving back to what you love. I respect that. Look forward to meeting you one day out on the mountain.
You've muted the x in Alexa, as to not trigger any of your viewers' Alexas. That is SOO thoughtful. I am actually impressed.
When I was like 9 I was racing in xc and had a friend who had brifters and I found it the coolest thing ever lol.
So cool seeing these old bikes be brought back to life and get great homes for a great price and the awesome work you do and helping others get out and ride a safe affordable bike just wish you luck on your future bike builds hopefully you can always stay in the black
These hands-on real-world fixes are the best way to tutor ... - keep them coming!
This is my fav series on this channel good job!!!
All good for not posting in time! No pressure! Love your vids Seth
Yay im always so happy when Seth uploads, great video man!
To be honest - this is my favourite series of your channel. So much fun to see working on used bikes. To me it's more fun to see, then watching someone work on a new bike.
Nice Tune Up. Brings Back the Old Memories. Keep it Up.
I love when Seth uploads
I love watching Seth's videos, I always learn so much
Yo nice pfp
@@NiruxLoLOfficial Same to you đ
These are my favorite kind of videos to watch on CZcams by far! Keep it up Seth
Finally nailed this series. Strong work!
Awesome!đ„ will there be more berm peak build videos soon?
Yes!! Was waiting for this all morning
Fabulous vid, I recently purchased a '96 Proflex 856 with Girvin fork. Got it all restored and tuned up. And, it going to hang on the wall of my garage mtb museum đ
I could watch these all day. keep goin! Love it!
Love this series, Seth. Great stuff!
Been waiting for this video left everything keep up the great work Seth
Congrats on the little baby!
Iâm binge watching the flip bikes, itâs great that itâs not just super high end stuff but some vintage, some newer, thanks for making the videos đ
Oh wow, this shifter/brakes combination lever is really rare!
And really bad
@@judechandler5102 Yep :D
Rare for a good reason lol. I would not want that on a modern bike.
Just like Kevin, when Seth said brifter, I too thought Seth put something extra in his coffee and was slurring his words and making new ones.
Seth, your videos are always super entertaining. This series is particularly great, good luck on the next flip!
I've been a huge fan watching your vids for a long time u inspired me to want to mountain bike only if I had the money I stopped watching ur vids for a few months ago and seeing how your life has changed is nice, keep it up glad to see your vids again
Great full suspension flip
Ok so a buddy of mine sent me this video. This is my old bike that I built years ago. I use to work at Snider's Cyclery.
Absolutely loving this new series!
I'm subscribed to this channel since the few first vids of Seth's bike hacks when Seth was riding a Trek hardtail.
So far, this channel is only getting better!
I canât wait to to see Sethâs daughter riding a bike in a couple years
Just curious why you decided not to service the seals on the suspension? Assuming kits were available, itâs a simple job that can make a big impact.
It is indeed a great thing to do, but to order the kit we would have been without a video this week
@@SethsBikeHacks Priorities!
@@SethsBikeHacks another small thing with a big impact.... Thanks for making sure we have content!
Dude, best series on youtube. No doubt.
Really enjoying this flip series... its cool to see the work and effort involved and of course keeping all these cool older bikes on the roads, tracks or trails. Added to that you're not trying to make huge profits from the sales either, just finding bargains, covering costs and making a little to cover your time too... good work Seth!
This is so cool. I would be curious to know how much time you spent doing the repairs divided by your profit how much per hour you were making.
My brother had the XTR version of those âbriftersâ. They were such garbage.
I had the XT version and after getting used to them they worked fine until something in the right shifter bent. The bike shop and me couldn't repair it. I turned the bike into a singlespeed (with proper brake levers) and ride it every day to work and the grocery store.
I still have, to this day, a mtb perfectly fonctionnal in my parents' garage with Shimano LX V-brakes "brifters". And the most ridiculous thing about all this is I remember buying them on purpose 15 years ago to upgrade my bike ! It works well, but it's atrocious to change speed while braking. It happens really more often than you think...
Been a bike mechanic for over 20 years now, and learnt a new trick. Drying bike with garden blowerđ
I'm living this series!!
My bike has the xtr âbriftersâ and I donât like the idea of it on a mountain bike very much but they actually work really well for me
I had them for years on one bike, you get used it, super fast shifting, your finger(s) are always always on the lever
it is called "dual control" by Shimano.
keep these going! They are so cool to watch!
Love these videos! Just flipped my first bike in a long time and I can see more of it in my future!
Hi Seth. I really want a dirt jumper to use as a jump bike. Would you think a dirt jumper would work also for winter riding? Love your videos!!
Winter riding???
Depends, if you want to ride snow, definitely not, if you want to ride hard pack stuff in the winter, then your own gear and clothing will be what holds you back
I reckon you should get a giant STP because it has dirt jump geometry, 26â wheels and a shimano deore 10 speed so that it still pedals better than a single speed
i wouldnât recommend a dirt jumper for winter riding or âtrailâ riding because of the hardcore geometry and the stiff suspension. but if your an average rider and you want to get into riding i would recommend if you do get a dirt jumper make sure it has and air fork because then you can adjust how stiff it is.
Check the canyon stoic
Thank you for inspiring me to flip bikes as well!
I think the flip bike series is one of the best. It doesnât try to be a how-to video, but he always points out a couple significant things that can help us amateurs learn a bit more.
I love watching you take a beat up bike and turn it around. I can't stop watching
i loooove this series, keep going on seth
Forgot about Shimano brake fluid when you can find it) and 20+ spoke nipples. This would have been a big loss for anyone without the skills or the tools to complete the repairs. And let's not forget, your time is not free.
My fav series on the channel so far
You make that look easy. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I had those integrated brake-shifters and loved them (I refuse to use the word you're calling them). I actually removed the extra thumb lever and just used the brake lever. It was ultra clean and worked great for the entire life of that bike (which incidentally I sold for $500 as well).
You probably are in the minority here.
@@WestonNey Thank you!
I'm certain that the DualControl levers didn't come with the thumb paddle originally, but Shimano added them after complaints from shops. I have two bikes with them, and I like them, though the reservoir design on the XTs is pretty bad compared to the XTRs. One narrower riser bars you don't have much room to move the XTs inboard.
I feel a little empty inside when a video doesnât start with âsomething a little different but kind of the sameâ
Love the 'flip bike' series Seth!! Keep up the great work!!
Super helpful and informative. Great watch.
"of course you need to fill the system back up with break fluid, which in this case is mineral oil, or baby oil seems to work okay"
wise words from Seth 2021
"Seth's bike hacks" is now "Seth's fitting bearings with a specialty tool because you know you're just doing it the right way"
Ah, how the channel has grown...
Literally the best series on CZcams right now.
these videos never get old love them
congrats!
Can anybody here recommend me a chest mounted bag to be able to carry my little frenchy why I'm out on my ebike he's only about 12kg? Its Pretty much flat ground other than the odd speed bump really.... I had one when he was a pup but he quickly grew out of it... thanks guys
Thank you also seth for the great content đ đ
@@paddor live in a built up area with no trails only roads busy af.... so if your gona come here like wtf do this do that go away....
12kg is a bit too much for a chest mount, i'd recommend some kind of cargo setup on the bike itself
I agree, even with and e-bike, your dog may be too heavy for a chest holder unless you are some kind of giant. I'm not sure how a full size French Bulldog would like being held like that either. Dog trailers do exist and are cool but maybe a rack above the rear wheel would be something to consider. Good luck!
Thanks for the help guys, after looking into it a trailer is probably the best way to go with most of my riding being on flat ground,, I may look a fool but I'm sure me little man will enjoy getting out with me again đ
I love this series! Please more bike flips.
By Far this is one of my Favorite Bike Restoration seth ever made.
Hi
You were first!
Howdy
@@Benhutchie22386 nope, 5 seconds too late. Better luck next time.
First :)
@@andrewjacobs7860 nono, theyâre right. They were first by 4 seconds
kevin being a roadie and not knowing what brifters were is hilarious
Roadies tend to name them STI (standing for Shimano total integration).
@@necrodefecator doesn't that also stand for sexualy transmitted infection lol
@@hamzatarhzaoui9961 itâs std.
Love your channel!!! You inspire me to build my own bike workshop
Flip bike is probably my favorite series.