BMX HANDLEBAR 101 & WHICH BAR IS PERFECT FOR YOU!

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  • BMX HANDLEBAR 101 & WHICH BAR IS PERFECT FOR YOU!
    In today's Tech Thursday, Ethan Corriere (@ethancorriere) and Phu Vu (@_epicbmx) give us a rundown of everything you need to know about BMX handlebars, dimensions, sizes, geometry, weight, and 2 piece vs 4 piece and which BMX bar is perfect for you!
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  • @LordFarrquaad
    @LordFarrquaad Před 3 lety +93

    These dudes at Epic need their own channel or atleast more content, i can watch Phu all day

    • @sole__doubt
      @sole__doubt Před 3 lety +1

      Do they have a website? They have a nice selection of parts.

    • @LordFarrquaad
      @LordFarrquaad Před 3 lety +2

      @@sole__doubt no, they have a instagram and Facebook, but they don't display their para, you can always call

    • @sole__doubt
      @sole__doubt Před 3 lety +1

      @@LordFarrquaad Yeah I dont use social media sites except for youtube. Its really a shame they don't have a website though, they have one of the biggest selections Ive ever seen anywhere. I'd be a great customer :)

    • @LordFarrquaad
      @LordFarrquaad Před 3 lety +1

      @@sole__doubt true true, they're a small shop but a website would be great. Here's their number if you wanna give em a call. 714-848-0888

    • @sole__doubt
      @sole__doubt Před 3 lety

      @@LordFarrquaad thanks I might just call them

  • @michaelmartinez8093
    @michaelmartinez8093 Před 3 lety +140

    All this talk about 2pc 4pc is making me want a 6pc mcnugget

  • @danielleyva8385
    @danielleyva8385 Před 3 lety +44

    “I’m not gonna talk about the pieces of bars” talks about pieces of bars 😂. Man of wisdom

  • @turntablizm12345
    @turntablizm12345 Před 3 lety +6

    This is my favorite part, learning today. I stop riding 20 yrs ago, just got back into it because of these ride outs in my town, but mainly 29ers tho.

  • @JanoyCresva
    @JanoyCresva Před 3 lety +3

    Love these types of videos. MORE please.

  • @raphaelb2160
    @raphaelb2160 Před 3 lety +1

    Love these uploads. This was my local shop when I lived in OC. Really great, knowledge people running this shop and incredible selection.

  • @jimowen3764
    @jimowen3764 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge Alfredo!!! I appreciate that you take the time to make all these videos. I've learned a lot from your channel. Thanks again sir!

  • @jakubpraktyczny8663
    @jakubpraktyczny8663 Před 3 lety

    I love that soft music in the background

  • @Ufos4dahoes
    @Ufos4dahoes Před 3 lety +8

    How do you have so many parts? Every bikeshop in my area is out of almost everything. I even been lied too saying they had parts i was looking for just to get me in their shop.

  • @G_Ozare
    @G_Ozare Před 3 lety

    Love this Epic vids. Thanks for sharing

  • @themocho
    @themocho Před 3 lety

    I’ll try that. Thank you

  • @kush-7608
    @kush-7608 Před 3 lety

    Love these Days🔥🔥💯

  • @customtk6874
    @customtk6874 Před 3 lety +16

    Broke my arm riding my bmx my moms sold it right after sometimes I miss riding

  • @nickjeldness1678
    @nickjeldness1678 Před 3 lety

    Like clockwork, I was just thinking about when you'd put up a new video, then I get a notification. You da man Alf!

  • @olderthangoogle214
    @olderthangoogle214 Před 3 lety

    Great information!

  • @northcoastdrew
    @northcoastdrew Před 3 lety

    Loving these vids. 💪💪

  • @machdofbe
    @machdofbe Před 2 lety

    Amazing content 🍻

  • @jdm91hatch
    @jdm91hatch Před 3 lety +3

    I’m running S&M Hoder highbars with 53mm Profile push stem with spacers plenty of room and feels like butter

  • @philpin9230
    @philpin9230 Před 3 lety

    Very Informative

  • @EliteBMXShopcom
    @EliteBMXShopcom Před 3 lety

    Love your videos!!

  • @revvolutionz
    @revvolutionz Před 3 lety +1

    Love them Phu’s

  • @DirtDigglerDetecting
    @DirtDigglerDetecting Před 3 lety

    Yeah man, these bars with top load and then pull barrs back a little, straight with forks. 21 tt and i almost loop out too. Feels awesome

  • @emmanuelcruz4959
    @emmanuelcruz4959 Před 3 lety +4

    Ethan and phu is the best thing on youtube to wAtch i be wAiting for epics video to drop these is the best thing in this f..kin life... #THE #BEST

  • @DjDoug7
    @DjDoug7 Před 3 lety

    love the vid, very true , its all on preference , what ever floats the riders boat !

  • @just1frosty516
    @just1frosty516 Před 3 lety

    This was a needed vid

  • @asherweck
    @asherweck Před 3 lety

    Good stuff. Waiting for another video bro

  • @robertmotion
    @robertmotion Před 2 lety

    This is good stuff bro!
    Upgrading Super73 Z1 handlebars.
    Got the Redline Flight 3/7 Bar CrMo BMX handlebars🔥🔥🔥
    /Bklyn👑

  • @pauljames4510
    @pauljames4510 Před 3 lety +2

    6:57 Reach on the stem matters as well i've got a 53mm reach stem because i'm tall and its a top load and ive got 9.25 rise bars give you more leg room 👍

  • @zekeisme1
    @zekeisme1 Před 3 lety

    i really like the epic chill vlogs

  • @thepredators1111
    @thepredators1111 Před 3 lety +1

    My forks have been cut down so im going to take this advice and get new ones and run the stem higher, cheers boys

  • @shrek3791
    @shrek3791 Před 2 lety

    these guys are out in Huntington Beach I recommend stopping at this shop it’s amazing

  • @owen687
    @owen687 Před 3 lety +1

    A day at epic never gets old

  • @DirtDigglerDetecting
    @DirtDigglerDetecting Před 3 lety +1

    We used to old school, raise the goose neck clamps in neck. to raise the bars higher then stock. Fun Good times

  • @OlafThorbjorn
    @OlafThorbjorn Před 3 lety

    Loooove your videos man!

  • @Parchedhiker
    @Parchedhiker Před 3 lety +7

    When is phu going to bless us with the ability to buy epic shirts!!

  • @Wepen935k
    @Wepen935k Před 3 lety +1

    Never miss a Brochachi vlog

  • @LonnieHutchinson90
    @LonnieHutchinson90 Před 3 lety +2

    I understand everything he is saying it’s all true!!

    • @JSB-2Z-2K
      @JSB-2Z-2K Před 3 lety

      he really knows his stuff

  • @Iron-Soul
    @Iron-Soul Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! That’s some BMX Yoda type shit! I want to learn more from vids like this! Thanks! 🙏🏾

  • @jeremymcclure3372
    @jeremymcclure3372 Před 3 lety +3

    I run a 10" bar 15mm headset cap and shadow treymone top load. No matter if i change to 20mm headset cap and 9.5 bars, nothing feels quite as good as the 10's and 15m cap

  • @BasicBeachCommunity1
    @BasicBeachCommunity1 Před 3 lety

    Good stuff

  • @devon08059
    @devon08059 Před 3 lety +1

    I remember when 28x8 handlebars were big back in the day and 10" and 11" rise bars are to tall I stick around 8" to 8.75" rise front load stem inline with the same angle as my fork.

  • @bradday3251
    @bradday3251 Před 3 lety +3

    Liking the bike info vids hadn’t thought about bar flex but yeah also I feel bottom bracket height changes how high your bars feel if your bbh goes down a 1/4 inch it will feel like your bars are that much bigger anyway keep the good work coming enjoying the bike tech

    • @mikehagen3785
      @mikehagen3785 Před 3 lety +2

      Absolutely! I went to a higher bottom bracket height and had to get taller bars so I wasn't hunched over

  • @johnlongoria1020
    @johnlongoria1020 Před 3 lety +1

    I like the frame

  • @chinchillaintheheat2641
    @chinchillaintheheat2641 Před 3 lety +1

    Quality does make a difference in flex. I switched from stock fit 9.25 bars to S&M elevenz and the elevenz are way more rigid and snappy.

  • @nolanthompson3235
    @nolanthompson3235 Před 3 lety +1

    I just ordered 11" shadow vultus

  • @KungFooWoody
    @KungFooWoody Před 3 lety +1

    Shoutout to Phu for dropping knowledge for the young guns 😤

  • @eddiebmxindia
    @eddiebmxindia Před 3 lety

    Please make video on hard chrome plated parts vs normal spray paint

  • @joelvideira5360
    @joelvideira5360 Před 2 lety

    Epic!!!

  • @donovanwallace1449
    @donovanwallace1449 Před 3 lety +28

    4pc bars are stiffer than 2 pc Fu....2pc bars are softer and vibrate more.

  • @AlanHernandez-gg4ny
    @AlanHernandez-gg4ny Před 3 lety +1

    Noti squad 🔥

  • @Rale85
    @Rale85 Před 3 lety

    BMX school day again yey

  • @mmig2116
    @mmig2116 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice shop! Stacked with parts what I like to see! Where is this shop?

    • @AlfredoMancuso
      @AlfredoMancuso  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks man! Epic bmx is at 16483 Magnolia St. Westminster, CA

  • @andersonbunsiebumphray4416

    I've learned something new today.. Thanks for the information 🙌🏼

  • @sevshyyper6750
    @sevshyyper6750 Před 3 lety +1

    i run 9.35 bars, 33mm rise, and a full set of spacers, and i switched to a higher bb height, and im thinking of running bigger bars now

  • @ethancooper1560
    @ethancooper1560 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve been feeling it in my back on longer rides, might get a top load if it will help

  • @Cra1g1380y
    @Cra1g1380y Před 3 lety

    I know what bars I'm getting next year. Definitely not gonna SLEEP on it.

  • @voicesinkennyshead3691

    Heavens gate? Mimicking? Sleeper? You guys are awesome, thanks

  • @rexvapes9589
    @rexvapes9589 Před 3 lety

    I just bought a SE Flyer 29" & im looking for new bars. Im 6ft & im wanting bigger bars for more comfy ride. Im looking at S&M hoder 9.5 bars. You think those would be to big for a 29" cruiser? Im wanting the best ride i can get

  • @danielguerrero2426
    @danielguerrero2426 Před 3 lety +1

    I wish this bike shop was near me

  • @jeremiefitzpatrick9722

    4 piece bars are my all time fav like brandon begin runs I've noticed. Tbh he's the one who actually made me wanna start using them lol have a good day bro:) be safe

    • @danmacgolf
      @danmacgolf Před 3 lety

      So you've just noticed he runs them but he inspired u to get them ?

    • @jeremiefitzpatrick9722
      @jeremiefitzpatrick9722 Před 3 lety

      @@danmacgolf i ment to say is yes I know he runs them. But didn't know he has his own signature scumbag bars. My bad. I don't know a ton about bmx bikes. I know a little that's all.

    • @gunhoetactoe459
      @gunhoetactoe459 Před 3 lety

      Animal big four bars aka scerbos aka gts are the ONLY 4piece bars worth their weight everything since is a shitty copy
      all newest ones especially strangers are disgusting & unnecessary jmo

  • @kristianpoveybmx1439
    @kristianpoveybmx1439 Před 3 lety

    What does fu think about the tree bikes hub that was supposed to be laced 5 Cross stronger right?

  • @ridinglacs
    @ridinglacs Před 9 měsíci

    I came in last Halloween to buy the elevens for my walmarto bike. Thats when grandpa vu said I’m not a fan cuz I haven’t watched every video and memorized it lol🌵

  • @ryanace7914
    @ryanace7914 Před 3 lety

    I have 8.25 rise bars, topload stem and 1inch spacer. Its good for 5'6 tall alf?

  • @jacobwatson5496
    @jacobwatson5496 Před 3 lety

    What size would you recommend me cutting my bars down to so I can learn how to do bar spins? Every time I try to do one it hits my stomach. They’re to long.

    • @muifly4892
      @muifly4892 Před 3 lety

      Depends on your height, proportions, frame size and so on...
      Just start with taking off a quarter or maybe a half inch per side and see how it feels. Don't overdo it though, in the end it's about learning the technique and timing.

  • @edgy179
    @edgy179 Před 3 lety

    I follow you and epic already😛

  • @eatmysalt291
    @eatmysalt291 Před 3 lety

    I’m running Primo Rebars in 10” rise

  • @lowtier7432
    @lowtier7432 Před 3 lety

    dude can you make videos about old school parts. I have a vintage bmx bike. The stem has a bottom load and like has a neck on it and it sticks on the fork inside when you tighten it. Also it has a small frame, like 19" top tube and a small seat height

  • @luisdelacruz9107
    @luisdelacruz9107 Před 3 lety +1

    You should talk about upsweep and downsweep next

  • @phillipwilliams8805
    @phillipwilliams8805 Před 2 lety

    Back in the I bought a 4pc handlebars from a bike shop and they broke and it broke by the gooseneck so depending on how the 4pc is made and how you come down from a jump they can break.

  • @vinceperez1808
    @vinceperez1808 Před 3 lety

    notification Squad🔥🔥

  • @timothicc
    @timothicc Před 3 lety

    Alf gang!

  • @advanrizkyanto2565
    @advanrizkyanto2565 Před 3 lety

    can i order from indoensia?how a bout covid 19 on shiping process?

  • @wendellfrederickjr.4653

    ✌🏾 Bro...

  • @mayaccount655
    @mayaccount655 Před 2 lety

    I am new at bmx, I saw that rider Sean Burns killing it and I like the 4 pcs bars look so I went to the shop and fell in love with the deadman bars 4 pcs in 9 I have 3 months riding and the bars already crack on the middle tube I am so disappointed because it was expensive and I saw this pro guy riding it in a crazy way I wouldn't so It should have hold my best trick is 180 and Im starting the 360, never had a major fall. now I will get a two pieces made in usa

  • @GregorySaeger
    @GregorySaeger Před 3 měsíci

    What’s the name of that lube you use on brake cables

  • @laafawnduh
    @laafawnduh Před 3 lety

    Question: Got a 2021 Sunday Scout complete coming in the mail, whats the first aftermarket part I should buy?

    • @Catalan.17
      @Catalan.17 Před 3 lety

      Forks or cranks

    • @stewartcocotis7830
      @stewartcocotis7830 Před 3 lety

      If your grinding, the rear hub/wheel. Not only is it probably a single walled rim but the axle size is 3/8 or at least it was on my 2019 EX and I bent that shi right away. So definitely the rear wheel

    • @n1ckn4m3zz4
      @n1ckn4m3zz4 Před 3 lety

      The first thing that breaks/starts wearing down really fast. On my Sunday 2018 EX the left crank was all fucked and I had to get new cranks.

  • @vincentsantiago2gmai
    @vincentsantiago2gmai Před rokem

    the handle bars i have a redline 2022 proline pro XL i love the bike 🚲 but how can i put nick higher because i don’t want to have m back so much front

  • @marksemien3422
    @marksemien3422 Před 2 lety

    Can you flip your stem upside down to raise or lower your bars

  • @h0udinl
    @h0udinl Před 3 lety

    Can you run normal bmx bars on a race bmx

  • @chryslertechnician3439

    Need more PHU

  • @adrirami8806
    @adrirami8806 Před 3 lety

    If I have back issues and I use 8.6 bars with top load... it will be better to change it for a higher bar? Please help I love bmx but my back is kind of fuck

  • @Ryanmartinez-fj6ei
    @Ryanmartinez-fj6ei Před 3 lety

    Does height have to do with anything because after 3 years of riding my 9” bars im way too hunched over and when i land hard impacts my whole body is forward to the point where im staring at the fit sticker at the front of my frame. I have big spacers. Top load stem 9inch bars and a 21” top tube frame. I just dont wanna bust the bank on bigger bars if it wont help

  • @stevepratt9535
    @stevepratt9535 Před 3 lety

    Great video. Start selling EPIC shirts !!!

  • @johnlongoria1020
    @johnlongoria1020 Před 3 lety +1

    I want too fix it up

  • @jzdyrko
    @jzdyrko Před 3 lety

    Is Epics website down? Tried the site and it was dead......

  • @babyyoda2190
    @babyyoda2190 Před 3 lety

    Jeez alf u getting popular

  • @fathermot3076
    @fathermot3076 Před 3 lety

    Hey alf!

  • @d00m
    @d00m Před 3 lety

    It's crazy how many riders have their own signature parts and even frames and still work at a bike shop to support themselves. Way more common than it should be

  • @krazyfredo6177
    @krazyfredo6177 Před 3 lety

    what brand are thoses bars

  • @johnlongoria1020
    @johnlongoria1020 Před 3 lety

    I want too see some bikes

  • @emmanuelcruz4959
    @emmanuelcruz4959 Před 3 lety

    I had to watch twice

  • @lukasgasparyan1482
    @lukasgasparyan1482 Před 3 lety

    I’m riding right now 😂

  • @MiguelRodriguez-wy2ge
    @MiguelRodriguez-wy2ge Před 3 lety

    Phu is the man

  • @SuperImmunologist
    @SuperImmunologist Před 3 lety

    I understand physics....... this guy is knowledgeable about 📐

  • @nizarlutfi5981
    @nizarlutfi5981 Před 3 lety +2

    My friend bikes always felt good than mine. Idk why.

  • @DirtDigglerDetecting
    @DirtDigglerDetecting Před 3 lety +3

    I could Listen to him talk bikes for days.

  • @dannystarkridesfixed
    @dannystarkridesfixed Před 3 lety

    Bicycle mathematics featuring professor phu.

  • @tywoods1904
    @tywoods1904 Před 3 lety

    What size bars you recommend on 29 throne goon? for 5'10 rider?

    • @isaactorres5908
      @isaactorres5908 Před 3 lety

      Keep it stock..your not doing bar spins or massive bunny hops on 29..

    • @BIGD1GITAL
      @BIGD1GITAL Před 3 lety

      @@isaactorres5908 You’re crazy, there’s guys here in NYC riding 29s doing barspins, 360s, even fucking double pegs

  • @spacemanspliff2174
    @spacemanspliff2174 Před 3 lety

    whats your bike size

  • @xcuatro
    @xcuatro Před 3 lety +1

    #teamphilbrahh