Top 5 MTB Weight Saving Hacks

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  • @nrmlmtber
    @nrmlmtber  Před 2 lety +16722

    DONT ACTUALLY DO ANY OF THIS

    • @That.Lifted.Ranger
      @That.Lifted.Ranger Před 2 lety +254

      Love the clarification 😅

    • @Srrawat9988
      @Srrawat9988 Před 2 lety +178

      People here after doing all of that 😂

    • @jay_carspotting
      @jay_carspotting Před 2 lety +42

      But I have a question. Would it actually be ok to take my grips off because they bother me sometimes. Thanks🤙

    • @OLDx666
      @OLDx666 Před 2 lety +15

      U.S.A! U.S.A! U.S.A!

    • @custom13.
      @custom13. Před 2 lety +41

      @@jay_carspotting no i wouldn't take them off rather change them for others which are more comfortable or wha the problem is

  • @francismcgowan5915
    @francismcgowan5915 Před rokem +3534

    FINALLY- my bike weighs 5 grams less!! Thanks for the advice 💯

    • @xxgigachadxx
      @xxgigachadxx Před rokem +39

      Bro why are you on a wheelchair

    • @shafayat_shahir
      @shafayat_shahir Před rokem +8

      Bro why are you on a hospital bed

    • @_hitomaru
      @_hitomaru Před rokem +16

      ​@@xxgigachadxxWell I guess it's time for Top 5 Wheel Chair Weight Saving Hacks for this poor dude.

    • @xxgigachadxx
      @xxgigachadxx Před rokem

      @@_hitomaru hes gonna be on a hospital bef then a coffin

    • @nuclear9977
      @nuclear9977 Před rokem +4

      ​@@_hitomaru oh sheesh

  • @tactlcal_bacon_bits4773
    @tactlcal_bacon_bits4773 Před rokem +38

    Instructions unclear, I drilled holes in my arms and legs and now I feel lightheaded

    • @Affirmbuttress
      @Affirmbuttress Před 15 dny +3

      Seems like it worked, you saved a lot of weight on your kit, and you even said you felt light.

    • @tactlcal_bacon_bits4773
      @tactlcal_bacon_bits4773 Před 15 dny +2

      @@Affirmbuttress good point but to be fair I was lightheaded before

  • @maximus_485
    @maximus_485 Před rokem +91

    Personally I like to remove the entire handle bar and chain as they too weigh a lot

    • @jackson_lleeggoo4761
      @jackson_lleeggoo4761 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Don’t forget about the spokes you only need about half of what they give you stock

  • @carmelorivera6177
    @carmelorivera6177 Před rokem +3095

    The wheels are pretty heavy too i usually just take those things off 🤷

    • @dave161141
      @dave161141 Před rokem +43

      Why don't just drill holes to them.

    • @dfesontop1211
      @dfesontop1211 Před rokem +19

      And the the frame, i take that off

    • @Atosark
      @Atosark Před rokem +6

      Just take the front off and do wheelies.

    • @georgeberle4909
      @georgeberle4909 Před rokem +1

      intelligent move. saves a lot of rotating mass

    • @SenseiOv8r
      @SenseiOv8r Před rokem

      Why dont u remove the frame its better i use that

  • @hypnoticshield
    @hypnoticshield Před 2 lety +1460

    The best is to remove the whole frame, so light and also burns more calories and so much core activation.

    • @rewindd
      @rewindd Před 2 lety +14

      run. 0 bike weight

    • @abigailluna3525
      @abigailluna3525 Před 2 lety +1

      😂

    • @RD1R
      @RD1R Před rokem +4

      Instantly improves your relationships as well.

    • @hallokitty98
      @hallokitty98 Před rokem +3

      And even better, it destroys your joints by the time you're 50

    • @drxarjun3935
      @drxarjun3935 Před rokem +2

      Run on foot

  • @rustyburger
    @rustyburger Před rokem +5

    The lofi really establishes that trust :')!
    The thumbs up, with the smile sell this so beautifully.
    Almost reminds me of that vid where the kid gets convinced to microwave his family laptop.

  • @woliverbikes
    @woliverbikes Před rokem +3

    Imma need to see you riding this 😂😂😂

  • @goosefur
    @goosefur Před 2 lety +2381

    this helped me so much that i started using a wheel chair!

  • @juncedan
    @juncedan Před rokem +2560

    I shed 45 lbs off my bike by actually loosing 45lbs of fat myself.

  • @tophatlobster
    @tophatlobster Před rokem +1

    I actually like to just remove the frame because that really helps and you'll be so much faster without all that extra weight

  • @agniksgamingkingdom9848
    @agniksgamingkingdom9848 Před rokem +11

    My bike now literally weighs in negative.
    Thanks for these LIFE SAVING tips

  • @jonanolakers1567
    @jonanolakers1567 Před 2 lety +1289

    I like the brake removal. They do nothing, and just slow you down

  • @PS-xc1yy
    @PS-xc1yy Před rokem +286

    Can you please show the drilling frame step 🗿🗿

    • @dannyd.a.t9687
      @dannyd.a.t9687 Před rokem +5

      Then the joke would have gone too far lol💀

  • @Clockworkg1rl
    @Clockworkg1rl Před 11 měsíci

    Damn, I freaked out when you started to drill the frame, lol

  • @Raevn_YT
    @Raevn_YT Před rokem +1

    I take off the seat and the wheels. That helps a lot with the weight

  • @alexflosho
    @alexflosho Před rokem +633

    I drill a hole in my water bottle, saves so much weight!
    Next, I'm gonna try drilling a hole in my stomach. I'll update with results.

    • @alexflosho
      @alexflosho Před rokem +35

      @ngo_studio going good, I drilled the hole then went to the doctor after a decent amount of red fluid came out and overall I saved about 13 and a half ounces

    • @mukulsaraf6351
      @mukulsaraf6351 Před rokem +5

      ​@ngo_studio now it's 4 months.
      I think dude is dead

    • @didemtuana83
      @didemtuana83 Před rokem +4

      6 months no reply let’s all grab our peanut butter bites in honour of this man 😭😭😭 he was so young why did he have to go 😭😭😭😭

    • @alexflosho
      @alexflosho Před rokem +4

      とてもうまくいきました! 私は不必要な体重を5ポンド以上節約しましたが、主な注意点は、現在は日本語しか話せないことです。 私はアメリカ人です。 私も本当に長々と話すことしかできません。 喋っても喋っても何故か止まらないのが本当に鬱陶しいんです。 クロスカントリーライダーにはこの軽量化方法を強くお勧めします。カーボンファイバー製のウォーターボトルケージに100ドルを費やすよりもはるかに優れています。

    • @DirtandDust1
      @DirtandDust1 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@alexflosho did you lose any more weight now?

  • @chazpurves
    @chazpurves Před 2 lety +2185

    One of my favourite weight saving tips is getting rid of spokes. They weigh so much, you basically only need 4 spokes per wheel

  • @ushpinmne
    @ushpinmne Před 11 měsíci

    I ❤ the vibe that goes under shorts like this 😂

  • @reubsoph
    @reubsoph Před rokem +1

    I'll make sur to do these ready for my next ride 😊😂

  • @DAV1D_77
    @DAV1D_77 Před rokem +134

    I followed your advice and now my bike is lighter than ever- and I’m in my hospital bed writing this message. 😂

  • @rebel___
    @rebel___ Před 2 lety +245

    I just drilled holes into the tires and I can ride so freely now

  • @meliodashadeyoshi2115
    @meliodashadeyoshi2115 Před měsícem

    I bought a pair of reserves and wrapped the bottom with electal tape after removing the tires and they work just fine!

  • @Nintendo_goose
    @Nintendo_goose Před rokem

    i like how he didn’t wanna ruin his bike and drill into it just for the video

  • @MrThGraf
    @MrThGraf Před 2 lety +435

    I've tested all. Definitely a good improvement. Very light, so light that I'm flying ATM

    • @ldriv795
      @ldriv795 Před 2 lety +14

      you at heaven yet?

    • @MrThGraf
      @MrThGraf Před 2 lety +12

      @@ldriv795 arrived a week ago. Not exactly like in the movies but close. Really nice place IMO. So, do all hacks he recommended, it worth it.

    • @Randy1337
      @Randy1337 Před 2 lety

      :)

    • @simonpnkchannel2205
      @simonpnkchannel2205 Před 2 lety +1

      Flying straight to hospital! 🤣

    • @gigawooper2733
      @gigawooper2733 Před 2 lety

      give me some flying money then

  • @krzysieek_0886
    @krzysieek_0886 Před 2 lety +47

    when I used these tips even my body has less weight because I got rid of my teeth. i would recommend it to anyone!

  • @ConsularCurve14
    @ConsularCurve14 Před 9 měsíci +1

    don't forget to get rid of the frame, tires and handlebars, they really just add weight.

  • @SpeedDemon03
    @SpeedDemon03 Před 27 dny +1

    I never use my front brakes so i just took them off because they're so heavy

  • @JMac-
    @JMac- Před rokem +153

    To save more weight I just binned my bike, put the saddle in my rucksack and walk. So effective.

  • @haydonfrench636
    @haydonfrench636 Před rokem +17

    I removed a lot of the spokes on my wheels too!! I really didn't need anymore than like 3 spokes per wheel now it rides much better and is much lighter!! It also made my wallet lighter too because of all the hospital bills. Thanks for the pro tips😊

    • @tech6985
      @tech6985 Před rokem +2

      please for the love of god tell me youre joking

  • @memesdailycompany
    @memesdailycompany Před rokem +1

    Me after doing this: Rolled down from a 45m high mountain😂

  • @Puzlo
    @Puzlo Před měsícem

    Thx for the tip!
    I am new to this so i didn't knew this.
    Imma try it today 😃👍

  • @rjboncatobeginnurse5499
    @rjboncatobeginnurse5499 Před 2 lety +128

    My friend used to do those things, and he’s in a good place now😂

    • @athulm8456
      @athulm8456 Před 2 lety +1

      Where, ICU or Mortuary 😂

    • @adamsmith5913
      @adamsmith5913 Před 2 lety

      @@athulm8456 Heaven, I believe.

    • @AHHHHHHG
      @AHHHHHHG Před 2 lety

      @@athulm8456 I think he's in the forever box

    • @altonb93
      @altonb93 Před rokem

      Sure its THE good place?😂

  • @joshc3792
    @joshc3792 Před 2 lety +12

    Great advice!!! I did all this to my MTB and am now am now getting a ride to the hospital!!

  • @pgpagaia
    @pgpagaia Před 19 dny

    Ultralight backpacking videos look exactly like this but they are not sarcastic. 😂

  • @majorleaguesurfing
    @majorleaguesurfing Před 8 měsíci

    This is next level trolling of cycling’s obsession with component weight. Brilliant. 😂

  • @orangeapple681
    @orangeapple681 Před 2 lety +248

    Amazing advice, honestly I saved even more weight from my mountain bike by just walking!

    • @350psi
      @350psi Před 2 lety +8

      I took the wheels off and it’s much lighter lol

    • @gxseah4163
      @gxseah4163 Před rokem

      great ! that sounds cool by taking ourselves off

    • @Mingzhe583
      @Mingzhe583 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@350psibut how can you ride do you add some tiny wheels and then ride it

  • @smeefbeef367
    @smeefbeef367 Před 2 lety +31

    Just got a new mongoose from Walmart and it’s pretty heavy so thanks for the tips, I think I’ll skip the helmet and pads too to save some weight!

    • @Hysandel
      @Hysandel Před rokem

      A mongoose? You might wanna drill a few holes in the frame

    • @smeefbeef367
      @smeefbeef367 Před rokem +1

      @@Hysandel the rubber on the tires was pretty heavy too so I ditched it

    • @Hysandel
      @Hysandel Před rokem +2

      @@smeefbeef367 nah bro, cut off the spokes on your tires

    • @smeefbeef367
      @smeefbeef367 Před rokem +1

      @@Hysandel fr those are light but all of them add up, thanks for the time I’ll do the delete.

    • @Hysandel
      @Hysandel Před rokem

      A mongoose

  • @fraserthomson5766
    @fraserthomson5766 Před 11 měsíci

    His snacking while doing all these dangerous mods gained him 20lb

  • @w1low
    @w1low Před rokem

    I was crying when I realised it wasn’t weight saving snacks cuz I was hungry

  • @kobebryani
    @kobebryani Před 2 lety +26

    Tyres add unnecessary weight, so what i recommend is removing the tyres from your bike. A whole lotta weight can be reduced by doing that

  • @flugel6856
    @flugel6856 Před 2 lety +10

    I did what you suggested and saved a ton of weight, but for some reason my bike fell apart just riding around the neighborhood... rip StumpJumper😭

  • @mr_respect88officals
    @mr_respect88officals Před 10 měsíci

    I had an accident where the handle bar hurt me really bad but luckly the grip saved me

  • @JamJam915.
    @JamJam915. Před rokem

    Instructions unclear: mom upsidedown, cat in washing machine and pc underwater

  • @alinofinity6549
    @alinofinity6549 Před 2 lety +17

    On of my favorite weight saving tips is, going to the toilet and talking a dump, 2 pounds gone ez

  • @elosri2390
    @elosri2390 Před rokem +12

    Very nice, I actually took the whole bike frame off and left the wheels, love it!

  • @marklouieadame
    @marklouieadame Před 11 měsíci

    I was waiting for you to drill the frame hahaha

  • @fredman1085
    @fredman1085 Před rokem

    What’s funny is Eddy Merckx did many of these to lower his bikes weight for his world hour record back in the 70’s.

  • @spyder027
    @spyder027 Před 2 lety +39

    The best thing I did to lose weight on my bike was the get rid of the frame. Its so much faster now

    • @DR-jw8pi
      @DR-jw8pi Před 2 lety +4

      U don't need a frame if you can be the frame

  • @shmazyofficial
    @shmazyofficial Před 2 lety +10

    And the last hack : when dropping or jumping a ramp try and save even one wheel

  • @rehobothoutdoors4085
    @rehobothoutdoors4085 Před 5 měsíci

    Dude we all know there is going to be that one person who drills holes all in there bike then rides around thinking he is so fast 😂😂

  • @mohammedaarizmohammedirfan
    @mohammedaarizmohammedirfan Před 10 měsíci

    I did all of it accept the drilling part…thanks for the tips

  • @pigeonforlife204
    @pigeonforlife204 Před 2 lety +16

    The frame with way too much, I prefer to just imagine that I'm cycling whilst on the couch :)

  • @weeb_realm
    @weeb_realm Před rokem +29

    "How to destroy your bicycle" is perfect title.

    • @Urmoms2ndbf
      @Urmoms2ndbf Před rokem

      r/woosh

    • @Veshyremy564
      @Veshyremy564 Před rokem +2

      @@Urmoms2ndbf yes this is an r/woosh moment

    • @jonnywilson9117
      @jonnywilson9117 Před 10 měsíci

      Weight savings are more important that keeping the bike looking nice. Function over aesthetics.

    • @weeb_realm
      @weeb_realm Před 10 měsíci

      @@jonnywilson9117 yes that's why I am switching to Uni Cycle

  • @KK-no7be
    @KK-no7be Před 10 měsíci

    I replaced all the bolts with superglue, and pumped the tyres up with helium. Loads better now.

  • @karlvonbahnhof6594
    @karlvonbahnhof6594 Před 3 měsíci

    You save the most weight, when you remove the whole front wheel...and the bike is perfect for wheelies😂

  • @Wer-bist-du-JEH
    @Wer-bist-du-JEH Před 2 lety +26

    You’d be flying to heaven I’d imagine. After it snapped in half, fell apart, the hard wear and gears join you for surprise skydiving and you end in style…

    • @sma4827
      @sma4827 Před 2 lety +1

      yeah but dude his bike would be so much lighter while that happens!

    • @waff2590
      @waff2590 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sma4827 haha 😂 😂😂

  • @hendrianfajar
    @hendrianfajar Před 2 lety +26

    aye yo, how to increase the weight? been airborne for the last 3 days

  • @user-kb7ij6ye8u
    @user-kb7ij6ye8u Před 28 dny

    I actually rode with a guy who ran 3 brake rotor bolts and foam grips for weight reasons

  • @FakeSlimshadyy
    @FakeSlimshadyy Před 27 dny

    one of my favorites is taking away the front wheel because you never really use it and it weighs a lot

  • @Te_Toa
    @Te_Toa Před 2 lety +44

    I cracked up laughing as soon as he started taking out the screws

  • @drysponge2051
    @drysponge2051 Před rokem +3

    My greatest condolences to those who just started mtb and actually did this

  • @avishpadhle5337
    @avishpadhle5337 Před rokem +1

    my dream bike is Trek Roscoe 8 but now I have hero sprint compass 😣 and i love my one

  • @vickiovers5590
    @vickiovers5590 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for this my son Really loved riding his bike so I did a couple of upgrades and this helped ALOT!!

  • @docreaver
    @docreaver Před 2 lety +3

    He had us in the first half, not gonna lie :D

  • @fabi-bw5jk
    @fabi-bw5jk Před 2 lety +5

    I instandly tried all these these hacks. I can absolutely recommend them. Just mindblowing 🤣🤣

    • @rg3965
      @rg3965 Před 2 lety

      Was that after you crashed and burned?
      Dain Bramage.... Bet you went without a helmet too....

    • @fabi-bw5jk
      @fabi-bw5jk Před 2 lety

      @@rg3965 Helmet is extraweight too. You don t need it

  • @cmanmaxwell
    @cmanmaxwell Před 10 měsíci +1

    Bro I think you can start with your gut, then blame the bike for being too heavy.

  • @denversumbagan918
    @denversumbagan918 Před rokem

    It's so light that you can even reach heaven

  • @DDGTRUCKS
    @DDGTRUCKS Před 2 lety +12

    I did this and I broke my back thanks for paralyzing me

  • @edgargil4890
    @edgargil4890 Před rokem +5

    I’m a beginner and just got my first bike from Walmart to start, thank you for the tips!!

  • @Bernarddd52
    @Bernarddd52 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks man this helped a ton!

  • @giannis1176
    @giannis1176 Před měsícem

    Bro's gonna see his brake disk overtake him

  • @michaelhanewich245
    @michaelhanewich245 Před rokem +7

    To quote a friend's wife recently... Instead of getting a new bike that weighs 2 lbs less.... "Why don't you lose 2 lbs.... It's free".

  • @JaJo224
    @JaJo224 Před rokem +9

    Fun fact: A bike can ride without brakes, so let's remove the brakes!

  • @dangoesfast
    @dangoesfast Před rokem

    Well gee, maybe the ol' flanders mobile needs some speed holes too

  • @RPG_RicePaddyGod
    @RPG_RicePaddyGod Před rokem

    I removed my rear suspension. That saved me the most weight.

  • @Christian-rv1bz
    @Christian-rv1bz Před 2 lety +8

    Good idea, I also delete my frame I loss a lot of weight thanks for the advice

  • @GHOSTFACEKILLAv2
    @GHOSTFACEKILLAv2 Před 2 lety +6

    I thought “maybe he’s actually serious” until he started drilling holes in everything 😂

  • @gframe287
    @gframe287 Před 2 měsíci

    My best tip is to take every second link out the chain. Works a treat

  • @priyankaappala6018
    @priyankaappala6018 Před 10 měsíci

    It helped me so much that I didn't felt like there was a bicycle in my hand😂

  • @znononono
    @znononono Před rokem +6

    Dude I'm bout to believe all the thing you said cuz idk anything bout MTBs. Wish me luck bruther

  • @Coreybmx114
    @Coreybmx114 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you for this knowledge, made my bike so light that I’m flyin rn

  • @JustClips671
    @JustClips671 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks soo much I just bought a brand new trek fuel and I wanted to cut some weight. I will be trying all of this

  • @mrgoatbeard
    @mrgoatbeard Před 2 měsíci

    The aerodynamics make me sound like a wiffle ball now thanks.

  • @AlexB776
    @AlexB776 Před 2 lety +5

    i admire your dedication! unscrewing all the pins from the pedals and then having to put them back in. all that just for the joke. king shit right here

  • @pranjalsalwe
    @pranjalsalwe Před rokem +3

    this mtb bike video definitely helped me reducing alot of extra weight... but please make a video on how to reduce wheel chair weight for racing use. ☺

  • @vsync2361
    @vsync2361 Před 9 měsíci

    New title “how to hit sick jumps but when you land your bike falls apart😢😅😂😢”

  • @Cubbyy
    @Cubbyy Před 3 měsíci +1

    People that didn’t check comments are screwed

  • @Marvscharf
    @Marvscharf Před 2 lety +5

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @BCFreerider
    @BCFreerider Před rokem

    Thanks! Now I have to get a new bike bc my frame snapped from too many holes!

  • @redgavril
    @redgavril Před 10 měsíci

    You forgot to remove spokes, you only need 3 of them in each wheel and that saves a ton of weight.

  • @user-bv4tw4gb1h
    @user-bv4tw4gb1h Před 11 měsíci

    I found out another hack for weight loss...throw out your bike and it will be lighter than air, but if you can't just cut it up and then throw away

  • @IrfanAli-eo1bb
    @IrfanAli-eo1bb Před 7 měsíci +1

    Go speed and break u can dismantle it easily..😅

  • @TheMrjsax
    @TheMrjsax Před 10 měsíci

    I replaced my wheels with casters, the weight savings is amazing

  • @maggiewilliams4827
    @maggiewilliams4827 Před 20 dny +1

    I wish I had a mountain bike 😊😢

  • @yishoedmund9796
    @yishoedmund9796 Před rokem

    Later while cycling : Cycle turns into lego

  • @Sam.well.weewoyd
    @Sam.well.weewoyd Před rokem

    I like the fork removal it makes riding so much easier😂

  • @jesdaporn324
    @jesdaporn324 Před 22 dny

    Instructions followed , Calamity followed

  • @user-vp6cf9yc4l
    @user-vp6cf9yc4l Před 9 měsíci

    Bro taking out competition

  • @mtgmoderninvestment490
    @mtgmoderninvestment490 Před 11 měsíci

    Fun fact a lot of pro athletes use to take off 3 of the 6 bolts on there rotor to lighten there bike. It may seem stupid but they did it