Assembling your new mountain bike with minimal tools
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- Today we’re going to learn how to put together a mountain bike using simple tools. Although Diamondback provided this bike and supported the video, you can use these steps to put together just about any new mountain bike, regardless of the brand.
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You're pretty much solely responsible for how addicted I've gotten to riding. Thanks for the great content. Even when you're not riding, these videos are awesome, Keep them coming.
Same here 🤘
Blew all my money on a mountain bike because of this guy. I don't regret a thing.
Hahaha likewise, I also blame Phill, Alex, Sam Pilgrim and the folks at GMBN
@@airborneleads1981 yep, add Brian from bkxc as well
What a spaz are you finished swinging from Seth's balls
“My friend today is a wall”
Me too Seth... Me too
Lol
Me irl
😅😂
"Any grease is better than nothing,doesn't neeed to be high-end"
-Babe do we have vaseline in the bathroom?
HAHAHAH
*realizes that i have no girlfriend/boyfirend*
_dammit._
Petro~Jelly actually works, if you take it (the bike) apart after a few "wet rides", lolz - but really: take it BACK APART within 3~4 "hard rides", bwahaha; but seriously... Please take the sh*t BACK APART & use some real synthetic grease made just for bikes, or *_REALLY CHEAP $.99 cent 'brake job packs'_* of *anti-sieze* *anti-gall* or just "anti-freakin'-one piece of metal stuck to another' synthetic grease/lube... Trust me, you'll be happier if you just get some cheap anti-sieze, synthetic grease $.99 cent packs at the auto parts store. They're generally right up at the front counter where you check out. *_I personally have all the Park/Pedro's/ViperLube/WTF'ever, but you don't *_need_* all that! The auto parts store versions can't hurt ANYTHING on your Mountain Bike -- other than PLACES YOU SHOULDN'T PUT SLIPPERY CRAP on your d*mn bike. Peace Out.
wha-wha-whaaa! du. dum... splash!!;D
Imagine having a girlfreind
Normal people: torque
Me, an intellectual: *imprint strength value*
Makes me want to sell a multi tool with different depth holes on the side. You judge the torque by the deepest hole that left an imprint on your hand.
The clamped torque wrench demonstration was genius!
I never knew 4nm and 6nm would be so different
It was! Also, that was my first peek at that particular park tool torque wrench. I've used a couple of other park tool torque wrenches but they were the traditional style.
I'm going to order that one for myself.
And completely inaccurate and lever dependent
agreed!!
An even better hack would've been to explain newton-meters/pound-ft and use his handy-dandy fish scale.
Very elegant way to incorporate sponsor in your vid hahaha...
Arif Prabowo sellout fuck unsubbed
Erik Ritchie sellout? Seth’s been partnered with DB for a while now, you do realise this is his livelihood? Most of the popular mtb CZcamsr’s have sponsors of some kind. Why so triggered?
@@andrewengland8021 yeah, Erik go triggered hard.
@@andrewengland8021 i think hes joking
Kim Jong Un okay if that’s the case and I missed the sarcasm then my bad dude.
me: ooh thats a cool bike
my wallet: sweating intesifies
😂😂
these old videos are just as good as the new ones, damn!!
Killing it as always!
Set me up with carbo wheels
Send me a saddle
I have worked on bikes my whole life so none of this info was news to me. But damn i cant not watch these videos, no matter what the topic its always entertaining and worthwhile to give it a watch. Family friendly and non political with community in mind. I love it!!!
Jordan smith same here, and I even used to be a bike mechanic!
Cant not? Just saying i am just a dutchman
*cant not*
Same here. My company sponsors "lunch & learn" series to help our eployees learn things for health, wealth, and career. This video inspired me to offer a short series starting with 10 minute kid & family bike fixes all the way up through shock maintenance. Several people have since thanked me for saving money instead of visiting the LBS for intimidating fixes that are actually simple when you see how to do them. Thanks, Seth!
Well, "mostly" family friendly. We do get the occasional cuss.
Wow, Diamondback really hit it out of the park with the full package on that bike. I'll definitely mention them to people considering an entry level bike. I'm impressed with everything down to a torque wrench and a mud guard.
DM Must have made just for him. I just purchased a bike from them and it didn't include any of that stuff... literally just 3 hex wrenches
@@hightower2537 Did you also pay $2000? cos if so thats a bit fucking cheeky.
@@hightower2537 the one he got was like 2500 so maybe its just on the higher end ones
New Bike Day is always a good day.
Those safety reflectors tho 👌👌👌
Reflectors?
It's to match the dork disc! damn government regulations probably.
Aaron D so true
Why does he leave them on?!? It’s technically his bike
It makes you faster if you have them on lmao jk
Sam Pilgrim does it with only a shovel and a hacksaw. just sayin
is this a challenge? :)
Don't forget the rock for installing the star-nut
He makes me cringe when he installs a star nut! How can you do that to a bike? :-)
@@Whitey100 I mean it does work :P I used a hammer though to install mine :D
he also says "forks" so you really can't take him seriously.
nobody:
me when the teacher gives a project but she decides the groups:
7:26
I've been hesitant to do work on my bike as it's still pretty new and I'm scared of doing something wrong. Your videos always give me the confidence to get my hands dirty and give it a go! As always loving the vids Seth!
Man, i spend hours every single day watching your videos. I really wish i owned a bike like the ones you have. Im trying to get back into mountain biking like i used to when i was 15-30. Im 42 now and I just baught a gt pantera sport and it seems pretty heavy and i have a bad leg so it hurts. I ride about 3 miles to work every single day rain snow and worst of all wind.. I ride the trails on the weekends when it is nice out. I would love to own a 20 pound mountain bike. Regardless i will never stop riding, il be riding forever. Keep up the awesome videos. 🤘
You don’t need a light bike to enjoy yourself! 🤘
as a young mountainbiker (15 yo) this is so inspiring to hear, I want to have your same stoke lever for riding when I'm 40, keep shredding!!
Mtb that are around pounds are what the pros use and are very pricey! I'm 39 and ride often. A hard tail maybe a bit lighter and you can ride a lot of stuff with the new geometry on them now. I have a orbea Loki! I have ridden black diamond trails with it! Yes I am sure the rear shock would help a lot but it's still doable on the hardtail! 27.5+ tire helps me a bunch! My point is there maybe other options to choose from! Do the research for what you need and get! Keep rocking the mtb everyday bro! Stay safe and have fun!
Wade, super stoked you're excited to ride! It can be so easy to get caught up on gear, but as long as your bike fits and is safe, it's a great start! I've ridden red / black trails on a rigid, steel framed 27.5+ tyre mountain bike without any issue - it wasn't comfy but it was a laugh! While you're getting into riding, just focus on your fitness and rehabilitating injuries and then when you feel your bike reaches its limit before you do, it becomes time to upgrade. Until then just enjoy it!!!
buy giant trance
Been riding some local trails down here in Sydney, Australia, but have been watching your vids for a while! Super inspiring, love your work.
I work at my local bike shop and have assembled probably close to 1000 bikes over the years. And yet I learned something new from this video. The torque wrench demonstration was awesome! Extremely well done and informative video as always Seth.
For real I’m here bro,
I’m building a loaner fleet for my self working on smaller projects..
So much inspiration bro thanks so much
With how cheap you can get a torque wrench for now I'd recommend you get one, harbor freight has decent torque wrenches for $20. Certain tools like that should be mandatory to get with your bike.
Yeah bois! Harbor Freight is back at it again!
Whats the difference?
@@antonioochoa5269 If you have either no idea what you're doing (which probably won't happen to someone who watched this vid) or if carbon is involved i'd say
just make sure they go down to the low Nm/in lbs that is needed for a bike. 4nm is 35in/lbs and i know my cheapie from HD doesn't go that low
There's an xtools torque wrench on chain reaction for well under 40 as well
"they can be able to afford" seth said, making a video on a $2000 bike
most people that watch this channel are adults, $2000 is very affordable to save up
I mowed some lawns and got 600$
it also depends upon the country your living
😂 that’s exactly what my reaction was, I just looked it up on the website and found out it’s 2k 😰😱😱😱😱
CESAR1309LAMPARD dude I know people that have 20 grand in bikes in their bike cave...and that’s just the bikes. You throw in tools and spare parts and you can easily add another couple Gs
Hello im 50 yr old and im a follower of your channel. Never in my life i have owned an MTB. my gf gave me a gift and its a 26xer. Your kind of bike is my wishlist... thanks for inspiring..
My tires were super difficult to get onto the rim so i found that it makes less off a mess to do a dry fit first then remove the valve core and put sealant directly in through the rim. (also if the tyres are not seating, splash some soapy water onto the bead, it helps a lot)
Removing the valve core and pumping like crazy to seat it helps a lot
Seth, I am a beginner on mountain biking and I am learning so much with your videos. I really appreciate you doing this kind of things. Take care bro.
Seth: Clean them with alcohol.
Me: Sloshes rum alover bike and lights it.
Don't do this, please, for the sake of keeping the mountain biking gods happy, DON'T DO THIS
oh god.
A u don't do dat dawg cmon use it to burn ur gf or wife wut did dat bike do u man
Thank you. I bought my wife a bike from REI for our anniversary that said it could be shipped to our house with "minimal assembly required." We are both fairly handy but don't know much about bike maintenance. The written instructions provided from REI were absolute garbage, and the photocopied photographs were pretty much indecipherable. Your video let us put together her bike (hopefully) correctly and without any drama.
Watching this before I sleep is kinda sad knowing that I could never have something like that, it really punches me in the gut. You guys are very lucky to live the life that you do.
Never say never
Buy used
5:39 so if my hand slips off, s*** will splatter?
Exactly 😆
yes
@@SethsBikeHacks i may get my mate to do it i'm not risking getting that on my hands
@@SethsBikeHacks LOL
happened to me didnt splatter but cut a huge wound
Thanks for the video.
I'll be putting together my Diamondback Overdrive Carbon tomorrow and this walk through gave me some idea as to what to expect.
I have been wrenching on my own bikes since I was a little kid, but nothing wrong with watching a tutorial to refresh the mind. Especially with the advancements in bikes nowadays; suspension types, frame materials, tube vs. tubeless etc. Good job! 👍
5:35 Never thought about that, good tip!
Awesome, thanks for the detailed instructions. I have not yet bought a bike in a box, but my next bike will likely come in one so I will definately be referring back to this video for some tips. Keep up the good work!
I have the same bike! I have made upgrades to every components and plan on continuing to. It's a great beginning and expert bike!
I fkn love you Seth. The amount of education you give to riders....it's the Harvard of bike riding. Thank you
Man DB has stepped up their game from what I remember to be there Walmart bikes. Now I want one. That little extra box of goodies plus valve stems to do a tubeless set up is a nice touch.
When you ride trials:
"My friend is a wall"
I’ve watched this at least 8 times now
Never gets old
Me too,i own same bike 😁😁
@@luckyyou774 yee
Yes I’m not weird, same with all his other bike builds I’ve watched them like 10 times
I am new to the sport and your videos are helping me beyond measure. I also enjoy your riding adventure vlogs! very well produced content! THx!
I didn't need this video, but it is always a pleasure to see how masterfully you can explain so many different things that some of us may take for granted. Another great video... thanks!
Bless this guy man, I've got a Bronson coming in a couple of weeks and I'm dreading this part of it lol
Hey Seth! How long until you can ride rough again?
I’m hoping mid February, as it still hurts a lot to pull up! That manual through the stream wrecked me.
Nooo im goin to mexico mid feburary
@@SethsBikeHacks Thanks Seth!
like where in mexico are you coming to??, i might hook you up with some local raiders if you like @@jamesgames5698
@@SethsBikeHacks May you have a full recovery.
Thank you for the video. When my hardtail mtb bike arrives i will follow your instructions for my assembly. Have a great ride !
I'm glad I watched this again. I have the arduous task of moving my fleet 400 miles this weekend.
0:22 woaH woAH wOAH WOAH
"Stand up and get into an *ATTACK* position"
Insert YuGiOh reference here
I've been riding and wrenching on my own bikes for 20 years, and I didn't know that pedals were marked for drive/non drive side! You learn something new everyday! Cheers
Just bought my first MTB and decided to go with the Release 3 (2018). Put it all together after watching this, piece of cake! Still need to buck up and try and do the tubeless conversion myself.
Nice to see you on a bike, albeit just for this setup, but it's nice. Cheers!
You're the man, Seth!
Thank you for the tutorial, I had a little issue with my seat and handle height but everything else was useful for later, great video!
Hey Seth, I just love your videos. I been watching you for now about two years. I just like your video style. You get me stoked with every single video you make! I just love watching your older riding videos, when I can’t ride, because of the weather or like now, because my bike is in repair. They always make me happy and stoked in riding my bike! I hope you will keep making them and maybe I get a better and more confident rider!
Hi Seth, I love your videos hope you keep going and enjoy your passion😀
Caree?
CZcams
Love how Seth’s back to building on a deck
Excellent tutorial - short and sweet 👍 Loved the part on torque settings.
I had no idea what people were talking about when it came to sag. Thank you so much for explaining it in this video!
@7:25 “my friend today is a wall”
...I know how that feels...
you okay man
Yewww gday from Perth Australia!
gdayy from Melbourne Australia
Gday from Perth Australia
gdayyy from Brisbane Australia
Gday from Brisbane Australia
Gdayfrom QLD
For a novice like myself this video was great, I appreciate all your efforts!
Sweet! I loved your beginning mountain biking tutorials and look forward to more.
Hi seth, greeting from Greece. I love your videos
τσεκαρε το καναλι μ βρο
Ελλαδάρα και εδω
Τι έχεις? Ποδήλατο εννοώ
@@daylightsensor8695 εγώ έχω ένα Carrera m6 2000
Έχω ideal prorider 29 2018 με rockshox tk 30
Thanks for another Awesome video Seth 👍 Also, thank you for including the tubeless tire "how-to" in the video, and not making a 2nd video out of it simply, well, because you can 😊😉
Riding With The Reid's He already covered this topic in his older videos. I remember he made a video converting his High Roller tires on his Trek 4900 - good ol times when he had absolutely no sponsors at all. Later on I think he made 1 how-to video and 1 more that was pretty much a Slime advertisement video. You should really watch his first 30-40 videos, there is some pretty good shit in there.
@@stilianivanov3377 I've watched every single video Seth has put out since the one of him riding in his kitchen.
I've also watched like 10,000 other videos. Sorry I can't remember them all.
That pop in the tire when ur filing it up sounds so satisfying.
I used to do this exact job nearly 40 hours a week but I still learned new things so good on you for that
Hey, that’s my bike.. 😱
I love Seth’s bike hacks your my favourite CZcamsr
same
Me too
Same
Man that's a beautiful bike, the color is definitely a looker
Such a great video on a lot of good info for us bike wrench beginners. I just watched it a second time and will likely do so several times more!!! I am liking those Park tools as well!
I was acualy having trouble with air suspension but now I don’t thanks Seth
Removing the valve stem and inflating the tire to bed it in and then adding sealant through the valve is a far easier way to do tubeless i found
I agree 100% on that. In the case that some tires are a real pain to seat(mostly new unmounted tires) if you already have sealant in the tire it would suck to put a tube in the help seat one side.
I also agree, but with some brands ( such as slime) you get little chunky bits that can get stuck in the valve. But for Stan’s sealant, this technique works great
I worked in a bike shop for 3 years for some reason I still felt the need to watch this one to. Good video man.
I didn't need to watch this video but still enjoyed the quality content, but what opened my eyes was the Diamond Back Care package. To me it shows they actually give a damn about MTBers and not just about selling bikes. well done
10:51 who else thought there was going to be a bike giveaway
Can you do a review on the diamondback atroz 2?
Im Jadon never buy an astroz
Just got a bike, Seth, and your videos have helped me out a lot. I think some would think I made an odd choice for a first bike, but I couldn't be more excited - I got the Oso Dos from DB, their fatbike. I love the simplicity of it, but still a little beast riding tubeless, 2 x 10, and no suspension to deal with.
Great video, been building bikes for years and i started by doing everything wrong until i got it right. This and all your videos have always been super helpful
One question are you a mechanic before or just a bike lover because you are really good at explaining on whats going on
Thank you! I did work as a mechanic in my teenage years
Started watching your vids, now I have a gaping hole in my wallet!
Your the best and inspired me to go riding every where and it’s been awesome knowing you I broke my arm on a jump and I screwed it up but while it was heeling I’ve watched all your videos keep it up
Great reference! Wish I could have watched it a few months ago when I took delivery on my DB.
Only enjoying bikes like this on CZcams since i don't have enough enough money to even buy a hardtail with air suspension
You don't need air suspension a normal 100 mil travel suspension is just fine
Just get any bike. It's heaven to be on them. All worries disappear.
I used to ride on a mongoose and kept up with people on specialized
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“Mountain BIKES 🚲
A S S E M B L E”
OffdaRoots bruh
Alexander Craven bruh
New bike day for me tomorrow! Watching this again because I can't sleep
i have just gotten in to mountain biking but my parents wont let me get me a full suspension but however this video has let me get a idea what i have got myself in to and i also have learnt a lot of helpful tricks thank you for introducing me into this great sport
5:54 Anyone got annoyed at the sticker on the rotor? I sure as hell did.
Y E S
To think that a few years ago he used an impact driver to install a chainring
Listen...there torque rating in Newton meters is about 15 ooga doogas
I’m getting a brand new transition scout tomorrow and this video really helped out a lot, thanks
Great vid for first timers... and I love just listening to u regardless, even though I build my bikes fully front frame only up...nice job, well pitched Seth
7:31 me everyday
Hi Seth just wodering what do you think is the best trail bike for under £2000
I haven’t ridden enough of them to tell, but in general every company has sort of an equivalent competitor in that price range. Get something popular in your region since it’ll likely be suited to the terrain there. Also, you can leverage other riders’ knowledge for repair and setup tips.
hey hamish, if you want a full sus trail bike have a look at the calibre tripple b, it is £1400 from go out doors and is a solid bike, would recomend
I would recommend you something from canyon they make really good full sus bikes for a budget.
I hope that I've been helpful
Commencal
Hey Hamish I'm from Australia so I'm not sure of how much the price difference between but I would recommend a focus vice it's solid and definitly worth it's value
i don’t have MT but i’m always watch your awesome videos 👍🏼
I absolutely love seeing all these bikes
im looking at bying a polygon 4.0 27 inch mtb would you recommend it
Seth more than likely knows nothing about that bike. Do research on your own to figure out if it's a good bike for you. Seth doesn't know you and therefore can't make an accurate recommendation for a bike.
Max Thomas dude I already bought that bike, it's really nice even though I only had it for 5 days
What kind of 4.0?
I own a premier 4.0 never had problems with it. good all round bike highly reccomend it for the price 👍
Great bike choice.
Great videos, good clear instructions and very easy to listen to!
Thanks for all the information!
I'm fairly new to the sport and the wrenching is my favourite part already.
Seth "a bike they might actually be able to afford"
Everyone "TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS"
Four Seasons that’s a good price!
@@dhpug3014 Only if you own 10% or more of the Arab oil fields lol
*YOU’RE GONNA HAVE A BAD TIME*
Seth is Sans confirmed
Sans is Ness confirmed!
shut up
i sorry that was my brother
youve always been my favorite bike youtuber, explaining things suuuper well😄
Thank you for the tutorial as I will have to put my bikes (kids and mine) together once we arrive at our final destination. I may also invest in a newton meter torque wrench. Love your videos.
5:37 I should have never gone zip lining