I always leave the fork a little long and put some spaces on top. I ride a real small frame and if i cut the fork the exact length then it is of no use to someone with a larger frame someday. This was taught to me by a bike mechanic back in the 1990's. If i had a large frame it wouldnt matter
Leaving the steerer tube long enough to protrude above the stem also gives both clamp bolts full purchase on the tube. Makes sense to leave it long, for multiple reasons.
Love the video. Very practical advice. That why i dont cut steering tube on the exact height of the stem, I add a 1 extra spacer above. So that i can adjust it after initial installation or if i transfer the fork to another bike.
The AK-5 tool kit is fantastic value!! I was already into cars, so I do own an extensive collection of tools. What this kit includes are pretty much all the bike specific tools for general repair and a few basics like the adjustable wrench and allen keys... With all of the stuff in it, the toolbox is still only half full, so you have room to add some specific stuff for your needs. That means I can just grab that toolbox and scoot outside when its nice, crack open a beer and work on my bike knowing I can do 95% of the job without needing to head back in the shed to fetch another tool. Also, the quality of the tools themselves is way up there! Just get this and you're good to go!!
Regarding bike computers, I had two bikes, each with a computer. I found that the settings chart wasn't 100% accurate, so I removed the front wheel, taped a flexible metric tape around the highest point of the tire, all the way around, to arrive at a precise number of millimeters at which the set the computer. One night I put a rechargeable light on the handlebar of one bike and took it for a ride. The computer didn't work. So I swapped the computers from one bike to the other, and it still didn't work. Next, I swapped the sender units, and it still didn't work. Then I discovered that if the light was closer than six inches to the computer, it blocked the signal from the sender. Turning the light off solved the mystery. So I moved the computer a bit further from the light and it was fine. Oddly, the light on my other bike didn't affect the computer, no matter how close it was.
Now imagine yourself a normal person, completely lacking problem solving skills or the ability to understand electromechanical systems on any level, so you take your overly accessorized contraption into a bike shop and ask me to go through that. How could that ever be profitable?
Looking forward to riding it again, you could leave all the spacers off if it helps. Not really a fit issue, I just like it a little higher. probably rushed the job when I got to the front brakes. Curious about the age of the bike, though, I'll have to check the serial number because I bought it in 2008 from the bike shop (as new). Not sure of the pedigree, but Trek registered it as a new bike at that time.
I feel like all the bikes from like 1997-2010 are the same. Like, before Deore became 10 speed. That’s when the shit started flowing downhill. Spacer just is there for safe keeping.
Regarding the age, it's definitely pre-2008. I happen to have a bunch of factory catalogs from 2008 and the Paragon from that year had 29" wheels and disc brakes. Gary Fisher was an early adopter of 29" wheels. In 2008, almost all Gary Fisher XC models had switched over to 29, while all Cannondales and Konas were still 26". And Trek was half-in, with their line up of "69ers" for those who remember them
@@mattregan9134 wouldn’t be the first time I bought new old stock. I’ve never needed the newest trendiest stuff. I have two other mountain bikes, this one was converted early, so it has mostly road/trail miles.
I just put a new Rockshox fork on my 20 YO Trek 6700 yesterday. Happy to say I hit the holes. I did not cut the steerer tube. Part of the reason for the swap was to raise the bars a bit. My only issue was an expected one. My front brake cable is too short, and I don't have one on hand.
I do enjoy watching your process. It has improved the way I go about working on bikes. My process is now both simplified and made more effective. You're pretty darn entertaining too
Yikes. The geometry on that bike is why I got rid of my 80's mountain bike. Made for a neck ache as a commuter bike. I could handle it when I was younger but not today. Now I have a simple 9 speed with seat just a bit higher than the bars. The dude that owns that bike must be a racer at heart.
I hadn't thought of the height problem when going from 2" to 1.5" tires. I just got myself an old 26" MTB from the '90s (rigid fork, I love them), I was thinking of 1.75" slick but now I'll stick to 2".
Paragon ! My first 29'er and it made me a believer. Was thinking of going FS but the Paragon dissuaded me of that choice. Went on to buy the GF Rig. An absolute joy. Thanks !
I have a couple modern trail bikes, but I still love taking my old Gary Fisher Sugar 3 and Cake 2 bikes out on the trails. With simple maintenance as you have shown, they will run forever.
Wow, complimenting the bike, the previous mechanic, and park tools. You must have gotten some taco money recently! Great video. Always great to see areas where home mechanics may miss the mark. Helps to show how to avoid/correct the errors.
Does the wax on the rim braking surface cause any braking or squealing issues? Haven't used the polish but seems it would reduce the friction between rim and pads??? Good vid. Thx
The worst thing i did was trying to put a bottom bracket in the opposite way. I got it in a couple turns too. They got it out at a bike shop and installed I was making a whole $4.25 an hour back then and had saved up all my o.t. for the $75 bike frame After that i bought a book so i would screw up again
Back in the days of the first commercial MTB's there was Specialized's skinwall gum, full knobby tires made by Mitsuboshi and then some Japanese manufacturer decided to make a nice sort of a fine pattern of tiny dogbone shaped knobbies with a "low friction strip in a 26" X 2.125 tire. Tell you what those tires actually smooshed, flexed and handled like crap despite having a decent high thread count skinwall casing, and the Specialized knobs had less friction. The first years of the 1.5" tires were the late 1980's and they were mostly lesser quality thick gumwalls installed on just about all of the low and mid entry level MTB. The rims were narrower and these bikes were considered commuter bikes.
New drinking game- every time Andy says the word "lube" in a video we have to drink a shot of whiskey. Good lord.. and that would be/ HAPPY NEW YEAR BIKE FARMERS!!!
Loving the basic tips and tricks here with the cleaners and lube. I started working on bikes about 2 years ago and do full teardowns and rebuilds. Nice to know these shortcuts because sometimes it's just too much work to do all that on the nicer bikes I find.
Most times if the bike has been assembled and left in dry stoarge for months, there's no lube in the cables as the Teflon liner is supposed to keep the cable friction low. Frankly keep the cable lubing sparse, a couple drops every other month in storage, the oil will capillary action it's way through the housing without needing to pull the housing out of the housing stops.
I used brake cleaner from the auto parts store on shifters like those. Don't! The cleaner melted the plastic and fogged it all up. Looked horrible after and the shifters still did not work. I had to replace the shifters afterwards.
I live in Madison and look forward to visiting your shop someday. I just bought a Gary Fisher Paragon on Craigslist a few weeks ago, just in time for winter. It’s in great shape, but the wheels need attention.
I did the headset thing on a 2003 GT I-drive! When installed it was stiff. I think I just took the seal off and called it good. When you do just a few of them, it pays to watch these videos. Otherwise, take lots of pictures or videos during disassembly!
You just showed me the answer to my fork/stem/spacer confusion on an old KHS Urban Soul that I love to death. The steering was all a bit sketchy, too loose or kinda rough. Thanks so much for solving a probem! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I know its a mortal sin on this channel so i dare not suggest removal. But sweet bazoo that spoke guard needs a swap to one that hasn't yellowed with UV. Super sweet bike, really well taken care of by the customer. Great to see a tune up take it back to better than new ready for thousands of new miles of fun
You really need to be sponsored by Dawn Power Wash! Also have a word and get the Fairy (equivalent brand in the UK) to release Power Wash. We don't seem to have it.
26x2 ish slicks on 26 is one of the most under rated combinations in cycling. I have a couple of the park grease guns and like them for keeping contamination out of grease I am going to use in bearings, and for cutting down on waste. I also really like white lightning crystal grease lately as a general purpose grease and have been testing it in some hubs including my winter commuter.
I agree, and had you known, you could have gone down another spacer. Not really a fit issue, I just like it a little higher, and the fork guy cut the steer tube to match the old one. Nice job, though, and thanks for being kind.
Just discovering your videos and came upon this one. I have the identical bike. Got it from my neighbor with a cracked frame. Tried having it repaired but no dice. Then found a frame on FB marketplace and swapped everything over and absolutely love this bike!! Thanks for your tips: Pledge and Dawn degreaser are awesome!
With the bike on the ground check the upper headset bearing for adjustment play. When in the stand use the lower bearing for checking the play. Nice video, you’re going to put me out of business. 😆👍
i found something interesting yesterday old sram twist shift for front derailer it has 6 clicks half shifts then full never seen one before and i agree with fist part vid the 2.0 better than 1.5 i found that buy experience and after watching your vids the cable lubbing been easy and yea i had another job other day for gear setting omg the rear derailer housing that old and nasty cable was just jammed in place new cable new bit outer casing all good thank you for your vids i really appreciate them practical bike mechanic in real bike store as im aspiring to be
Man you did so good on that bad comments video, it seemed like you loved it. If everybody had your attitude the world would be a better place. Happy New Year's man
Best headset cap ever. I have 3 Gary Fishers. 1 2008 HiFi Plus 29er with upgrades. 2 2010 Rumblefish II 29ers. 1 with mild upgrades and 1 with lots of upgrades including Shimano 4 piston brakes.
I am a total fanboy; you make learning fun even when you are a little crabby, 😁One thing you said that isn't clicking with me: When you were putting the back wheel back in you said that the QR adds pre-load to the bearings. So if the races are threaded onto the axle it seems like they can be considered as one piece. I don't understand how you can create a high enough clamping force with the QR to distort the axle enough to make the races move inboard. What am I not understanding? Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights through these videos! 👍👍👍👍👍
im still in proses of replacing my tools with park tools but here in uk they expensive iv just got set cable cutters park tool ones omg the difference is amazing i keep finding excuses to use them lol
tighten the Derailleur into the dropout and tighten the crankbolts and ring bolts.....did this for years. you got a cake bike to dial .... I never use a 3way. Fixed for life...............
“Bikes are always best after their second tune-up” As a wannabe home mechanic I want to learn how to do my own tune-ups. Here’s a video idea: service intervals for bikes. How often should I do a service like this for my bikes? Is there something I should be doing in between tune-ups?
i would have removed that spacer and gave it to the customer, but i wouldn't reinstall it over the stem. if something goes wrong he might sue you. anyway "Guten Rutsch"😅
I'd take out two spacers on the fork on that one I've got a sketchy angled cut on a Surly in my Trek but it's within a big spacer. they have 45 degree 80 or 100mm stems to get what they want.. I had to do that with my Rocky Mountain. kept the crowbars added soft pads on the OG climbing bars from the 95 group donor. I have 5 bikes in my bedroom rental.. XD my real secret is 9 speed parts. the SRAM chain on my 930 feels like it weighs less than half the z8.3 on the others.... partly because it's big-big fitted and the XT long cage has to suffer if I do that dumb thing.. new bikes come with too long of chains. they skip the little 2-3 gears on the tourney then they eat spokes.. until you get a proper cassette with the first half steel the threaded one carbide or whatever.. and something with a longer bolt on the hanger section... even a golden arrow a105 short cage will outperform a flat tab Tourney TX800
Always good or certainly non annoying music on this channel.. I’m really concerned about the music situation on CZcams when considering my potential proper attempts at real content this coming year. Most of what I hear is awful and I will sometimes move on because of it. Bikefarmer had an alternative tentacles sticker on his tool box so we are safe.
The music is funky af and I Dig it Man. I really like how it is almost like you are having a conversation with the audience instead of talking at us. I think your explanations are great but I have been working on bicycles all my life. Besides who watches other people tune bicycles while they themselves are tuning bicycles. It is a fun dynamic. I am curious as to your method of camera work. How many cameras are you using and how much time are you spending in each aspect of the channel? For example how much of your overall effort is spent editing? Just curious and I am sure other people that are considering doing something like this in their local community would love a behind the scenes look at what you do. I genuinely believe that the more people on bicycles the better the world becomes. Great episode Sir. Happy New Years Dude. Cheers - M
I'm into 29 × 2.00 semi slick for my cromo hardtail, currently have continental race queen preservatives something, or is it shield? 😂 Anyway quite hard to find dude at my fav bike shop was like: wtf 2.00 tires?! He was probably sure I was going to die and worlds would collide ...
Nice video, a nice bike, and I learned a lot! For touring, however, I personally prefer disc brakes, and I wonder about how much weight you can put on that rear rack.
If it's the species of bike rack, that I think it is, it's rated for 40lbs. I have a Trek aluminum rack that is rated for 50lbs., but I know I've had better than 150lbs. on it.
@@FLUSHER822 On my bike, I'll need to strap it down to the drops, or it's going to waggle, and throw my bike and me, all over the road. One thing I don't like about the rack, in the video, it doesn't have the "legs" , that would allow me to attach to the dropouts. Which means, all that weight is wrenching on the seatpost, and it's still set way too high. I would like that beam to be almost touching the tire. Which, also, means some custom work to something.
@@davidhakes5141 He had the seat raised way up to do the work on the bike, It sits just above the downtube when it is in use. I've ridden this bike a lot loaded, although not as much as a couple of my other bikes which have racks attached to the drops with a less positive attachment on top.
I haven't had a "dork disk" on a bike since maybe 1990. This was a used Raleigh 10 speed. Dork disks (might) be cool or ok if they were made from 7075 aluminum or 6/4 Titanium HaHa
You should make some stickers or something to sell. I notice a lot of other bike mechanics do it to help bring in some extra cash. Hear me out an ordinary bikes for ordinary people would be a cool one.
Another great video.. chilled. Where do you get the music, your music selection is always good.. so many shit tunes on CZcams, I sometimes move on because of it. Gonna be a problem for me as I attempt real content this yeah… I cannot deal with bad music!!
I am way late to the game with this style of steering tube and headsets with spacers. A serious question for you. Why would you put that spacer on top of the stem if the tube didn’t even come all the way up to the top of the stem? Is it still safe to have that much not attached to anything with nothing but the stem cap bolt hold it together? I apologize for any ignorance on the subject. I’m an old BMX racer from 1979-81 when we used the monster four bolt goosenecks on our bikes.
I find the extra comfort & durability of 2" worth the slight loss of rolling resistance. 2" better for city cycling where you're jumping kerbs, hitting potholes, need to emergency brake more imo. Depends what tyre you use, & what type of cycling you doing of course, but that's my experience.
Hey BikeFarmer, great videos, very educational and relaxing. Quick question, in one of your videos, not sure which one, you used a quick slide on adapter to pump up a presta tube, do you have a link to that adapter? I know of the screw on adapters but those are a hassle to have to screw on just to add air. Thanks!
Love your videos! The perfect balance of knowledge and humor. You are definitely the Bob Ross of bicycle servicing.
Bob Ross fan 👍👍. If you get a chance go see his display that is traveling around the country, I saw it a couple weekends ago and it's well worth it.
But same voice as this old house.
Car Talk for Bike Farmers! You said it: knowledge and humor(but no Bluegrass music!).
Nice compliment 👍👍
I don't think bike techs make enough money, with this much skill and knowledge they deserve better
I’d get rid of the seat post clamp rack and use a rack that uses the threaded holes in the drop outs and clamp it to the seat stays to lower the cg 👍🚲
Yeah that floating rack looks dicey! P-clips banded to the chainstays are another option for bikes without suitable/dedicated rack mounting points.
15 year mechanic here and I’ve used the cheap Amazon tools, Walmart tools 🛠... Park tool is expensive but well worth it. Quality is top shelf.m
Good for Park Tools love their products. Glad they see the value in your channel.
I have a 44 year old Park repair stand that will outlive me.
I always leave the fork a little long and put some spaces on top. I ride a real small frame and if i cut the fork the exact length then it is of no use to someone with a larger frame someday. This was taught to me by a bike mechanic back in the 1990's. If i had a large frame it wouldnt matter
Leaving the steerer tube long enough to protrude above the stem also gives both clamp bolts full purchase on the tube. Makes sense to leave it long, for multiple reasons.
Love the video. Very practical advice. That why i dont cut steering tube on the exact height of the stem, I add a 1 extra spacer above. So that i can adjust it after initial installation or if i transfer the fork to another bike.
I guess the owner could swap out the stem if he wants the extra height. Or maybe pay Bike Farmer to do it.
@@BillSmithPerson it better to replace a higher rise handle
The AK-5 tool kit is fantastic value!! I was already into cars, so I do own an extensive collection of tools. What this kit includes are pretty much all the bike specific tools for general repair and a few basics like the adjustable wrench and allen keys... With all of the stuff in it, the toolbox is still only half full, so you have room to add some specific stuff for your needs. That means I can just grab that toolbox and scoot outside when its nice, crack open a beer and work on my bike knowing I can do 95% of the job without needing to head back in the shed to fetch another tool. Also, the quality of the tools themselves is way up there! Just get this and you're good to go!!
I have an old Gary Fisher about the same age as that one, have newer bikes, but the old Gary is the one I grab for rides
I want one of the Tri Flow bottles with the long tube. Love you channel
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Regarding bike computers, I had two bikes, each with a computer. I found that the settings chart wasn't 100% accurate, so I removed the front wheel, taped a flexible metric tape around the highest point of the tire, all the way around, to arrive at a precise number of millimeters at which the set the computer.
One night I put a rechargeable light on the handlebar of one bike and took it for a ride. The computer didn't work. So I swapped the computers from one bike to the other, and it still didn't work. Next, I swapped the sender units, and it still didn't work. Then I discovered that if the light was closer than six inches to the computer, it blocked the signal from the sender. Turning the light off solved the mystery. So I moved the computer a bit further from the light and it was fine. Oddly, the light on my other bike didn't affect the computer, no matter how close it was.
Now imagine yourself a normal person, completely lacking problem solving skills or the ability to understand electromechanical systems on any level, so you take your overly accessorized contraption into a bike shop and ask me to go through that. How could that ever be profitable?
Had exactly the same issue with my BC and light.. sigma was the brand, had to move the light to the bar end
Looking forward to riding it again, you could leave all the spacers off if it helps. Not really a fit issue, I just like it a little higher. probably rushed the job when I got to the front brakes. Curious about the age of the bike, though, I'll have to check the serial number because I bought it in 2008 from the bike shop (as new). Not sure of the pedigree, but Trek registered it as a new bike at that time.
I feel like all the bikes from like 1997-2010 are the same. Like, before Deore became 10 speed. That’s when the shit started flowing downhill. Spacer just is there for safe keeping.
Seems like you enjoy that bike so I think you should try another handlebar instead of those spacers.
@@user-pq4by2rq9y it’s fine, thanks.
Regarding the age, it's definitely pre-2008. I happen to have a bunch of factory catalogs from 2008 and the Paragon from that year had 29" wheels and disc brakes. Gary Fisher was an early adopter of 29" wheels. In 2008, almost all Gary Fisher XC models had switched over to 29, while all Cannondales and Konas were still 26". And Trek was half-in, with their line up of "69ers" for those who remember them
@@mattregan9134 wouldn’t be the first time I bought new old stock. I’ve never needed the newest trendiest stuff. I have two other mountain bikes, this one was converted early, so it has mostly road/trail miles.
I just put a new Rockshox fork on my 20 YO Trek 6700 yesterday. Happy to say I hit the holes. I did not cut the steerer tube. Part of the reason for the swap was to raise the bars a bit. My only issue was an expected one. My front brake cable is too short, and I don't have one on hand.
I do enjoy watching your process. It has improved the way I go about working on bikes. My process is now both simplified and made more effective. You're pretty darn entertaining too
Yikes. The geometry on that bike is why I got rid of my 80's mountain bike. Made for a neck ache as a commuter bike. I could handle it when I was younger but not today. Now I have a simple 9 speed with seat just a bit higher than the bars. The dude that owns that bike must be a racer at heart.
The more ParkTool is involved, the more tidied up your shop gets😂...
lol
Haha.. my place is always tidy, I keep most of my park tools in the chest
I hadn't thought of the height problem when going from 2" to 1.5" tires. I just got myself an old 26" MTB from the '90s (rigid fork, I love them), I was thinking of 1.75" slick but now I'll stick to 2".
Paragon ! My first 29'er and it made me a believer. Was thinking of going FS but the Paragon dissuaded me of that choice. Went on to buy the GF Rig. An absolute joy. Thanks !
I have a couple modern trail bikes, but I still love taking my old Gary Fisher Sugar 3 and Cake 2 bikes out on the trails. With simple maintenance as you have shown, they will run forever.
SheldonBrown is my goto spot when I get stumped. Park Tool is okay, but I enjoy the detail of sheldonbrown.
Wow, complimenting the bike, the previous mechanic, and park tools. You must have gotten some taco money recently! Great video. Always great to see areas where home mechanics may miss the mark. Helps to show how to avoid/correct the errors.
Good video again! Your close up camera angles on components is great. I would never touch a fork on my own..
I'm not here for the drinks, I'm here for the jazz.
Does the wax on the rim braking surface cause any braking or squealing issues?
Haven't used the polish but seems it would reduce the friction between rim and pads???
Good vid.
Thx
Love the music choices for this one, the tool kit is very nice I gotta get myself one
The worst thing i did was trying to put a bottom bracket in the opposite way. I got it in a couple turns too. They got it out at a bike shop and installed
I was making a whole $4.25 an hour back then and had saved up all my o.t. for the $75 bike frame
After that i bought a book so i would screw up again
Back in the days of the first commercial MTB's there was Specialized's skinwall gum, full knobby tires made by Mitsuboshi and then some Japanese manufacturer decided to make a nice sort of a fine pattern of tiny dogbone shaped knobbies with a "low friction strip in a 26" X 2.125 tire. Tell you what those tires actually smooshed, flexed and handled like crap despite having a decent high thread count skinwall casing, and the Specialized knobs had less friction. The first years of the 1.5" tires were the late 1980's and they were mostly lesser quality thick gumwalls installed on just about all of the low and mid entry level MTB. The rims were narrower and these bikes were considered commuter bikes.
Some great tips and tricks from a professional here! ❤
New drinking game- every time Andy says the word "lube" in a video we have to drink a shot of whiskey. Good lord.. and that would be/ HAPPY NEW YEAR BIKE FARMERS!!!
Loving the basic tips and tricks here with the cleaners and lube. I started working on bikes about 2 years ago and do full teardowns and rebuilds. Nice to know these shortcuts because sometimes it's just too much work to do all that on the nicer bikes I find.
Most times if the bike has been assembled and left in dry stoarge for months, there's no lube in the cables as the Teflon liner is supposed to keep the cable friction low. Frankly keep the cable lubing sparse, a couple drops every other month in storage, the oil will capillary action it's way through the housing without needing to pull the housing out of the housing stops.
I used brake cleaner from the auto parts store on shifters like those. Don't! The cleaner melted the plastic and fogged it all up. Looked horrible after and the shifters still did not work. I had to replace the shifters afterwards.
I live in Madison and look forward to visiting your shop someday. I just bought a Gary Fisher Paragon on Craigslist a few weeks ago, just in time for winter. It’s in great shape, but the wheels need attention.
I did the headset thing on a 2003 GT I-drive! When installed it was stiff. I think I just took the seal off and called it good. When you do just a few of them, it pays to watch these videos. Otherwise, take lots of pictures or videos during disassembly!
You just showed me the answer to my fork/stem/spacer confusion on an old KHS Urban Soul that I love to death. The steering was all a bit sketchy, too loose or kinda rough. Thanks so much for solving a probem! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Is the rear tire on backwards?? Directional tread patterns really matter on bicycles ya know 😅😂
I know its a mortal sin on this channel so i dare not suggest removal. But sweet bazoo that spoke guard needs a swap to one that hasn't yellowed with UV.
Super sweet bike, really well taken care of by the customer. Great to see a tune up take it back to better than new ready for thousands of new miles of fun
They are waiting for it to remove it self .
You really need to be sponsored by Dawn Power Wash! Also have a word and get the Fairy (equivalent brand in the UK) to release Power Wash. We don't seem to have it.
Not that it makes a whole lot of difference with that particular tire tread, but the rear tire is on backwards.
A thoroughly enjoyable watch👍🏻
26x2 ish slicks on 26 is one of the most under rated combinations in cycling. I have a couple of the park grease guns and like them for keeping contamination out of grease I am going to use in bearings, and for cutting down on waste. I also really like white lightning crystal grease lately as a general purpose grease and have been testing it in some hubs including my winter commuter.
Curious, why not just hand him the spacer if it's not hiding and steer tube above the stem? Cheers
I agree, and had you known, you could have gone down another spacer. Not really a fit issue, I just like it a little higher, and the fork guy cut the steer tube to match the old one. Nice job, though, and thanks for being kind.
Was wondering that too, great video!
Love the inclusion of the tools used! I've previously asked, so greatly appreciate the new info!
Totes agree about 2" over 1.5", much better all round performance. Nice score with the Park kit, happy New year!
Ha, New Year's eve, watching BikeFarmer fixing a bike.
Need to go down stair for dinner soon.
Just discovering your videos and came upon this one. I have the identical bike. Got it from my neighbor with a cracked frame. Tried having it repaired but no dice. Then found a frame on FB marketplace and swapped everything over and absolutely love this bike!! Thanks for your tips: Pledge and Dawn degreaser are awesome!
Nice Video. Love the older Fisher's; especially the 8 sp stuff.
That Tri-flo smells phenomenal 🎉🎉🎉
With the bike on the ground check the upper headset bearing for adjustment play. When in the stand use the lower bearing for checking the play. Nice video, you’re going to put me out of business. 😆👍
i found something interesting yesterday old sram twist shift for front derailer it has 6 clicks half shifts then full never seen one before and i agree with fist part vid the 2.0 better than 1.5 i found that buy experience and after watching your vids the cable lubbing been easy and yea i had another job other day for gear setting omg the rear derailer housing that old and nasty cable was just jammed in place new cable new bit outer casing all good thank you for your vids i really appreciate them practical bike mechanic in real bike store as im aspiring to be
Man you did so good on that bad comments video, it seemed like you loved it. If everybody had your attitude the world would be a better place. Happy New Year's man
Best headset cap ever. I have 3 Gary Fishers. 1 2008 HiFi Plus 29er with upgrades. 2 2010 Rumblefish II 29ers. 1 with mild upgrades and 1 with lots of upgrades including Shimano 4 piston brakes.
That’s the kind I would like, not the crazy designs of today
I am a total fanboy; you make learning fun even when you are a little crabby, 😁One thing you said that isn't clicking with me: When you were putting the back wheel back in you said that the QR adds pre-load to the bearings. So if the races are threaded onto the axle it seems like they can be considered as one piece. I don't understand how you can create a high enough clamping force with the QR to distort the axle enough to make the races move inboard. What am I not understanding? Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights through these videos! 👍👍👍👍👍
I always learn something from you videos. Thanks! Stay safe and well.
Nice job with the brakes! I learned a few tips.
I been buying park tools and I am impressed they work great and that tri flow lube work good as well
Nice bike and tuneup. Enjoyed watching after finishing my last Festive 500 ride just in time. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year. This channel is one of the best I've come across in the past year.
im still in proses of replacing my tools with park tools but here in uk they expensive iv just got set cable cutters park tool ones omg the difference is amazing i keep finding excuses to use them lol
WD-40 silicone spray works good on thumb shifters too..Remember Grip Shifters had a special lube called “Johny Snot”..👃
tighten the Derailleur into the dropout and tighten the crankbolts and ring bolts.....did this for years. you got a cake bike to dial .... I never use a 3way. Fixed for life...............
“Bikes are always best after their second tune-up” As a wannabe home mechanic I want to learn how to do my own tune-ups. Here’s a video idea: service intervals for bikes. How often should I do a service like this for my bikes? Is there something I should be doing in between tune-ups?
Thanks hey!
i would have removed that spacer and gave it to the customer, but i wouldn't reinstall it over the stem. if something goes wrong he might sue you. anyway "Guten Rutsch"😅
i have the exact same pedals... sadly they have a small platform but they feel pretty cool
I'd take out two spacers on the fork on that one I've got a sketchy angled cut on a Surly in my Trek but it's within a big spacer. they have 45 degree 80 or 100mm stems to get what they want.. I had to do that with my Rocky Mountain. kept the crowbars added soft pads on the OG climbing bars from the 95 group donor. I have 5 bikes in my bedroom rental.. XD
my real secret is 9 speed parts. the SRAM chain on my 930 feels like it weighs less than half the z8.3 on the others.... partly because it's big-big fitted and the XT long cage has to suffer if I do that dumb thing..
new bikes come with too long of chains. they skip the little 2-3 gears on the tourney then they eat spokes.. until you get a proper cassette with the first half steel the threaded one carbide or whatever.. and something with a longer bolt on the hanger section... even a golden arrow a105 short cage will outperform a flat tab Tourney TX800
Always good or certainly non annoying music on this channel.. I’m really concerned about the music situation on CZcams when considering my potential proper attempts at real content this coming year. Most of what I hear is awful and I will sometimes move on because of it. Bikefarmer had an alternative tentacles sticker on his tool box so we are safe.
I know this sounds crazy, but WD-40 is the best thing to revive the dreaded "sticky shifter grease"
That does sound crazy, but I trust you
The music is funky af and I Dig it Man. I really like how it is almost like you are having a conversation with the audience instead of talking at us. I think your explanations are great but I have been working on bicycles all my life. Besides who watches other people tune bicycles while they themselves are tuning bicycles. It is a fun dynamic. I am curious as to your method of camera work. How many cameras are you using and how much time are you spending in each aspect of the channel? For example how much of your overall effort is spent editing? Just curious and I am sure other people that are considering doing something like this in their local community would love a behind the scenes look at what you do. I genuinely believe that the more people on bicycles the better the world becomes. Great episode Sir. Happy New Years Dude. Cheers - M
The music stayed in the background and I didn't even notice it. Love to watch these videos.
one of the best videos on the net
very good video. thank you!
Might need a step-stool to access that rear rack.
I'm into 29 × 2.00 semi slick for my cromo hardtail, currently have continental race queen preservatives something, or is it shield? 😂
Anyway quite hard to find dude at my fav bike shop was like: wtf 2.00 tires?!
He was probably sure I was going to die and worlds would collide ...
Best video yet I think.
Nice video, a nice bike, and I learned a lot! For touring, however, I personally prefer disc brakes, and I wonder about how much weight you can put on that rear rack.
If it's the species of bike rack, that I think it is, it's rated for 40lbs. I have a Trek aluminum rack that is rated for 50lbs., but I know I've had better than 150lbs. on it.
The most I've had on it is about 60 pounds, evenly loaded on two panniers, I'm just not a fan of clamping stuff to the drops.
@@FLUSHER822 On my bike, I'll need to strap it down to the drops, or it's going to waggle, and throw my bike and me, all over the road. One thing I don't like about the rack, in the video, it doesn't have the "legs" , that would allow me to attach to the dropouts. Which means, all that weight is wrenching on the seatpost, and it's still set way too high. I would like that beam to be almost touching the tire. Which, also, means some custom work to something.
@@davidhakes5141 He had the seat raised way up to do the work on the bike, It sits just above the downtube when it is in use. I've ridden this bike a lot loaded, although not as much as a couple of my other bikes which have racks attached to the drops with a less positive attachment on top.
@@FLUSHER822 Ok. I was just curious, going on my observations, and according to the rack that have, and my experience with it.
I have the same lock in grips on my bike bat
Great video, any suggestions for a usb C rear bike light ? Thanks, Ride Safe everybody !
Awesome video. Thanks
Great content 👌🏽 may we get a video on shock fork maintenance
Probably never. Not my thing at all.
@@steelisreal4313 RJ and Calvin are why I wouldn’t waste my time doing How-To videos.
I haven't had a "dork disk" on a bike since maybe 1990. This was a used Raleigh 10 speed. Dork disks (might) be cool or ok if they were made from 7075 aluminum or 6/4 Titanium HaHa
Love my Park tools!
Why put the extra spacer on top of the stem? Shouldn’t you just delete it all together? I’ve only seen spacers on top when you have extra steer tube.
Safe keeping for the custie
Better he doesn’t have it then no danger of repeating the mistake
As someone who is in a similar situation with my handlebar, I would really appreciate a replacement suggestion.
Adjust the handlebar position by choosing a stem with different length/ angle. Next level: Choose a different handlebar (riser etc)
Love the video. You are not such a bad guy after all!
I wish I still had my Gary Fisher bike 😢.
thanks for this video. loved this one!
You should sell products your missing out Andy. I would buy products with your iconic phrasing on it.
I know…that’s the next step!
You should make some stickers or something to sell. I notice a lot of other bike mechanics do it to help bring in some extra cash. Hear me out an ordinary bikes for ordinary people would be a cool one.
Mechanics on CZcams
Another great video.. chilled.
Where do you get the music, your music selection is always good.. so many shit tunes on CZcams, I sometimes move on because of it.
Gonna be a problem for me as I attempt real content this yeah… I cannot deal with bad music!!
I am way late to the game with this style of steering tube and headsets with spacers. A serious question for you. Why would you put that spacer on top of the stem if the tube didn’t even come all the way up to the top of the stem? Is it still safe to have that much not attached to anything with nothing but the stem cap bolt hold it together? I apologize for any ignorance on the subject. I’m an old BMX racer from 1979-81 when we used the monster four bolt goosenecks on our bikes.
Great rack arrangement
"Bike computers trigger me"
LOL!
Jazz works well for cleaning music
I'm unreasonably annoyed when I see a seatpost rack on a bike with a full set of braze ons.
Absolutely. 💯
Why not to put 26x1.5 at least for roads and summer,it's a slightly less rolling resistance
I find the extra comfort & durability of 2" worth the slight loss of rolling resistance. 2" better for city cycling where you're jumping kerbs, hitting potholes, need to emergency brake more imo. Depends what tyre you use, & what type of cycling you doing of course, but that's my experience.
Nice job!!!
sick taste in jazz!
Did I notice correctly at 29:44 that the rear tire is on backwards?
You and everyone else
Had a year 2000 GT Zaskar with that paintjob I think the fisher did a cheap copy of it
Hey BikeFarmer, great videos, very educational and relaxing. Quick question, in one of your videos, not sure which one, you used a quick slide on adapter to pump up a presta tube, do you have a link to that adapter? I know of the screw on adapters but those are a hassle to have to screw on just to add air. Thanks!
I always have to google around to figure out what those things are, so…good luck!
I noticed his adapter too and went to Amazon to look for it. I ended up buying the "SKS Germany Presta Adpater w/ chain" and it works wonderfully.