Welding two bikes into one Tall Mountain Bike (and getting sketchy with it)

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • It has been some time since we messed around with “Tall Bikes” on this channel, but we have everything we need here to build one. So today, we’ll take two old chromoly mountain bikes and weld them together into a true monstrosity. The goal is to have a wide range of gears, front and rear brakes, and all bearings working smoothly. If we can accomplish all those things it would put this in the top 90th percentile of tall bikes, which by and large omit basic safety features like front brakes.
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  • @relstr
    @relstr Před rokem +973

    I've seen tall bikes before. I've seen them in parades, critical mass events, and an odd solo dude on the river trail... But I have NEVER seen one bunny hopped over a log or sent off a ramp off road! Well done Seth! Ha! That was fun.

    • @drybizcuit1914
      @drybizcuit1914 Před rokem +17

      I never saw him bunny hop a log, still sketch though. Not as sketch as my buddies tall tandem lol.

    • @linsetv
      @linsetv Před rokem +6

      @@drybizcuit1914 well guess the next he does is welding 4 bikes together :D

    • @billydoesntexist5061
      @billydoesntexist5061 Před rokem +5

      Never seen someone get so much air while getting so little air lol 😵‍💫

    • @liambohl
      @liambohl Před rokem +9

      What looks like a bunny hop at 10:17 is really the same ramp you see ten seconds later. Still pretty sketch on a tall bike.

    • @sokrebis
      @sokrebis Před rokem +8

      It really takes a giant set of balls to do that on the bike like this.
      If he crashed from this height hospital bill would be tall as bike

  • @yetabix4207
    @yetabix4207 Před rokem +1252

    What would it look like with MORE bottle cages??

  • @chazk5376
    @chazk5376 Před rokem +227

    "the mistakes and learning experiences were too tantalizing..." words to live by. Seriously. So many people are afraid of failing and don't know how to gain from it. I wish I learned that lesson earlier in life.

    • @craftyukraine
      @craftyukraine Před rokem +3

      *This is gold, I agree with these words. 💛*

  • @alfret6000
    @alfret6000 Před rokem +77

    Seth:”I cannot stress enough how this ain’t a tutorial” also Seth: “next step is…” 🤣🤣

  • @Fletchiee
    @Fletchiee Před rokem +427

    Nice to see Seth trying out a large frame

  • @MatthewMachuDidge
    @MatthewMachuDidge Před rokem +11

    I made a bunch of tall bikes. Best mod is to extend the rear triangle, like a cargo bike. Adds way more stability, and frees up huge mid section for massive cargo loads.
    I used to haul loads of wood for framing jobs on mine!
    Other tips: Weld on some pegs down low for steps.

    • @user-ob2cf2zl6r
      @user-ob2cf2zl6r Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hey! Do you have a way of showing me pics/ letting me pick your brain about these? Would love to chat

  • @maxjax9181
    @maxjax9181 Před rokem +94

    Hey Seth! I built one in almost the exact same way as you did a few years ago! Mine is sticker bombed and had a tractor seat welded to the front for an extra passenger which helped with the wheelie problem!

  • @jakecohen5739
    @jakecohen5739 Před rokem +12

    The look on Seth's face when he landed that jump and was just trying so hard not to eat it was my favorite part🤣

  • @Pwningable
    @Pwningable Před rokem +139

    The sneaky change of the chain tentioner from the back to the frontside of the chainring 🙂

    • @SethsBikeHacks
      @SethsBikeHacks  Před rokem +47

      Yep! I realized in this application it would be on the high tension side on the back. It might not have mattered but this will decrease the wear on the tensioner over the long term.

    • @BenKickert
      @BenKickert Před rokem +3

      I noticed that as well.

    • @meamjustme
      @meamjustme Před rokem

      saw it indeed. Was gonna be "that guy"commenting how it would make more sense at the other side.
      Glad i didnt since he figured it out himself. :)

    • @sundayfunday5059
      @sundayfunday5059 Před rokem

      I saw it as well

    • @GrimZeo
      @GrimZeo Před rokem

      @@SethsBikeHacks let some of your buddies try it ! lol!

  • @BikingwithJP
    @BikingwithJP Před rokem +146

    Having random fun with bikes is what keeps Seth so youthful :)

  • @lenardvandermaas6893
    @lenardvandermaas6893 Před rokem +4

    I've been using a bike like this as daily commute for almost a year and it's made cycling to work go from boring to being the best part of my day. It's so fun riding it, and even more fun to see peoples reactions to it. 10/10 would recommend

    • @koekum2142
      @koekum2142 Před rokem +2

      I think I would bump my head under the viaduct on my commute but was already getting visions of doing this myself

  • @Bruhman_15
    @Bruhman_15 Před rokem +2

    I’m so glad I watched this video 3months ago because now I’m in love with your content
    Best CZcams recommendation ever

  • @troon5488
    @troon5488 Před rokem +158

    Seth, I frequently learn something, and am ALWAYS entertained. Thank you for the wonderful content!

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue Před rokem +2

      @@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3
      Did He come to teach us how to bunnyhop tall bikes?

    • @Elias_Bnk
      @Elias_Bnk Před rokem

      I second that!

  • @thedemonhamster
    @thedemonhamster Před rokem +168

    Now Seth can know what being tall feels like!

    • @BuzzGoober2329
      @BuzzGoober2329 Před rokem +2

      Don’t reach out to that dude he’s fake (there are tons of these bots)

    • @thriquinox
      @thriquinox Před rokem +2

      Report them bots

    • @BuzzGoober2329
      @BuzzGoober2329 Před rokem +1

      @@thriquinox won’t do much sadly

    • @derteater
      @derteater Před rokem

      @@BuzzGoober2329 "wont do much sadly" the bot is gone

    • @BuzzGoober2329
      @BuzzGoober2329 Před rokem

      @@derteater oh dope yeah usually those don’t get deleted, I’m delighted to hear CZcams is doing its job

  • @joshuabuilds3051
    @joshuabuilds3051 Před rokem +1

    That trek frame looked pretty cool. This is the only video in the last year on this channel that caught my interest.

  • @DavidJSWayne
    @DavidJSWayne Před rokem +3

    I like how Seth puts a better drive train on a joke bike than I have on my regular bike!

  • @tomfox9880
    @tomfox9880 Před rokem +29

    I missed old Seths Bike Hacks style wild bikes. Hoping to see more like this.

  • @Kefir0
    @Kefir0 Před rokem +14

    The tensioner was on the wrong side at first, I'm glad you fixed it :) Those tall bikes are super fun to ride, and easier than it seems at first!

  • @purelyfixedyyc4039
    @purelyfixedyyc4039 Před rokem +1

    I use my tall cargo bike as my grocery getter. It's the most ridiculously utilitarian thing that I own. Tall bikes will save the world! LOL great video👍

  • @TheLando258
    @TheLando258 Před rokem

    Seth, you've made many great videos that have helped me understand bikes, helped my mindset on the trails, made me a better rider, and provided me with plenty entertainment along the way. However, this is my favorite video you made! Love to see you tinker, be genuine, capture high quality shots and still send it! Thank you for sharing.

  • @byroboy
    @byroboy Před rokem +25

    It looks like you could swap the middle chainring to the outside, same BCD unlike the smallest. That would reduce the gear reduction and you would keep the clearance.

    • @Torchedini
      @Torchedini Před rokem +1

      You can also put a few spacers in to prevent rubbing. When I messed with adding motors to bikes I put about 2KW through chainrings spaced out by 10mm and they were fine.

  • @noorajhan
    @noorajhan Před rokem +37

    Hell yeah Seth, love the ideas keep it up with your crazy amazin ideas!

  • @matthewgilbert1463
    @matthewgilbert1463 Před rokem +1

    Seth this editing and video quality is so good. Love the jazz.

  • @kenneththomas3558
    @kenneththomas3558 Před rokem

    Great build Seth! Thanks

  • @ashton6263
    @ashton6263 Před rokem +5

    I’m glad your bring back the old video ideas, keep up the amazing work.

  • @jacobc4806
    @jacobc4806 Před rokem +38

    Hey Seth, your videos have made me so much more passionate about mtb, I am now entering races, and can name every part of the bike from the ground up, love the video!

  • @The8BitNerd
    @The8BitNerd Před rokem +1

    The long awaited return of the tall bikes!

  • @69fml918
    @69fml918 Před rokem +10

    i always watch seth’s videos all of the way through, because they are all different but kinda the same

  • @JasonFoxLCB
    @JasonFoxLCB Před rokem +7

    Add a front basket for Oscar to help with weight distribution. Or maybe toss Kevin in there.

  • @oldshovel
    @oldshovel Před rokem +15

    Love it!

  • @onesadtech
    @onesadtech Před rokem

    This thing is so rad! Great work!

  • @phoenixGrassl
    @phoenixGrassl Před rokem +1

    This looks so funny but dang you nailed the video again Seth!!

  • @a.j.oplinger2106
    @a.j.oplinger2106 Před rokem +131

    As wasteful as it would be, it would be so cool to see this done with nice bikes, 2 super nice alloy frames, carbon wheels, sram axs, fox 38, carbon cranks

    • @franconianbiker2524
      @franconianbiker2524 Před rokem +3

      NICOLAI G1 😁

    • @connorcrotty1790
      @connorcrotty1790 Před rokem +5

      Carbon frames???

    • @TheWebstaff
      @TheWebstaff Před rokem +12

      If you going to do that you might as well just build a 200% scale bike..

    • @liamhemmings9387
      @liamhemmings9387 Před rokem +9

      @@connorcrotty1790 he said alloy because carbon can't really be welded although you can probably stick carbon frames together by laying more carbon I doubt it would be anywhere near strong enough to ride on

    • @tommyknockers5492
      @tommyknockers5492 Před rokem +13

      @@liamhemmings9387 Mate just get some gorilla tape.

  • @peterduce2818
    @peterduce2818 Před rokem +8

    I love your can do attitude Seth! Looks good! Im excited to see you build a DOUBLE-DECKER FULL SUSPENSION BIKE NEXT! Maybe just do some more practice welds first, you will pick it up!

    • @johnpossum556
      @johnpossum556 Před rokem +1

      I think it is crying out to be an Ebike with a rear mounted smoke machine. And disco lights. ;-)

  • @aasimmons
    @aasimmons Před rokem +1

    Seth, if you do another one, leave the rear triangle and rear wheel of the top bike and have that wheel spin via a chain from the lower cassette and then the upper wheel can spin and do some other (TBD) job like power a small generator that would in turn power some lights and a spinning disco ball. Or whatever, just go nuts and have fun doing it!

  • @heyduff
    @heyduff Před 7 měsíci

    Very entertaining...easy quick fixes, move the seat as far forward as can, maybe the seat post can install backwards, putting you forwards? And then add a longer stem...what a hot watching you ride it!

  • @ev304
    @ev304 Před rokem +3

    another great video from seth at berm peak, hope to ride my bike there someday!!! looks great dude

  • @sloapmonkey123
    @sloapmonkey123 Před rokem +5

    Waiting for the next video when Seth puts on disk brakes, a suspension fork, dropper post, and more bottle cages. Then actually gets maimed on the maim frame.

  • @malikridesmtb
    @malikridesmtb Před rokem +2

    Amazing build Seth......... In my view, that's perfect for the first attempt.......Im sure you will be doing another double decker in future !!!!!! Ride Safe!!!

  • @jacobkainu7757
    @jacobkainu7757 Před rokem

    Probably one of my favorite videos so far of yours Seth, love the creation ones!

  • @jtrider3779
    @jtrider3779 Před rokem +7

    It was at 3:32 that I remembered… Seth was a tech guy, not a welder 😂
    Just busting your balls, man! 😁

  • @b.s.adventures9421
    @b.s.adventures9421 Před rokem +10

    I was wondering how long it was gonna take you to realize the tensioner was on the wrong side of the chain at first.
    Cool build regardless.

  • @firefern1990
    @firefern1990 Před rokem

    One of my favorite videos you have put out recently! Bike looks sick! And hilarious. Hope to see it again or see you create another on the channel.
    Thank you for your amazing content!

  • @williambeckham3447
    @williambeckham3447 Před rokem +1

    It’s nice to see you trying a size large bike!

  • @Fornwith
    @Fornwith Před rokem +9

    I've been watching your channel for a few years now. Obese at 370, but man I wish I could do some downhill mountain biking. Looks like so much fun. I'll continue to live through your channel for now

    • @abcpea
      @abcpea Před rokem

      just get a fat bike

    • @GingerBeardMan_
      @GingerBeardMan_ Před 11 měsíci +1

      You got this! I lost a good 30-40 lbs riding my bike every day after work. Stationary bikes at home or at the gym work well to start too, especially the recumbent ones where you have back rest. Personally, I started out with a comfy seat on my bike, rode 15min, gradually increased the rides over time, your tailbone gets used to bike seats and you gradually introduce the more streamlined saddles. It's a lot of fun to ride and you can absolutely lose weight along the way. Just stay consistent and don't worry if you miss a day, just make sure you get back to it and dont let one or two bad days derail your progress. I'm rooting for you!

  • @BirdmanDeuce26
    @BirdmanDeuce26 Před rokem +20

    The overall geometry reminds me of my folding bike, what with the wheels being that far away from you and all. Maybe a "full-size" folding bike attempt next?

  • @ecfaulk
    @ecfaulk Před rokem

    One of the best videos I have ever watched. Great Job!

  • @williamsweet7511
    @williamsweet7511 Před rokem

    awesome, looks like you had fun with this project

  • @themostlymikeshow2582
    @themostlymikeshow2582 Před rokem +3

    Nice job Seth and cool idea. I had a feeling that it would be "a little playful" when you first climbed on it. The seat was almost over the rear axle. Maybe an offset seat post and a super long stem?

  • @shadowhunterevil8214
    @shadowhunterevil8214 Před rokem +8

    Seth, you are a Sketchlord and i love you for it!

  • @qtipextra
    @qtipextra Před rokem

    This is awesome! I'd love to see more vids like this making custom creative bikes start to finish!

  • @zackabilly33
    @zackabilly33 Před rokem

    I absolutely loved watching this one !!

  • @jackchow7333
    @jackchow7333 Před rokem +5

    I love the videos which take us back to the origins of this Channel and Seth’s bike hacks.

  • @Ianmathews131
    @Ianmathews131 Před rokem +5

    Hi Seth. I’m going to berm park this fall and can’t wait. Amazing video!!

  • @ApocalypseSoldiers
    @ApocalypseSoldiers Před rokem +1

    Hey Seth! 2:53 you can see that you mark the front of the threads instead of the back to make the cut. then by the next scene you weld it at the end, making it longer then you wanted by the length of the piece you welded on. Hope this helps on the next double decker bike for when guest want to ride with! Lol

  • @stopmotionpictures6021

    Awesome video, please make more like this, learn so much

  • @Solerxxx
    @Solerxxx Před rokem +4

    Thats amazing. You should try a longer stem to lean your center of gravity just a little further so it doesnt flip backwards.
    Thanks for your whole Channel, i can't express how much fun I have watching your videos

    • @SvenDansk7
      @SvenDansk7 Před rokem +1

      I was thinking it would also help to use a large frame bike on the bottom, especially for us short riders who will need smaller geometry on the top. Maybe a little gusset for wherever the top BB ends up.

  • @Cgehring
    @Cgehring Před rokem +6

    If you ship that to me I dont need a manual machine

  • @Bjorn_R
    @Bjorn_R Před rokem

    Absolute mad lad doing those jumps at the end!

  • @stuhall6771
    @stuhall6771 Před rokem

    Look at you welding!!! Nice work bud!

  • @Orionas_Sk
    @Orionas_Sk Před rokem +5

    Now put a dropper and clipless pedals on it 😂

    • @ape337YT
      @ape337YT Před rokem

      Oh god

    • @Orionas_Sk
      @Orionas_Sk Před rokem

      @@ape337YT what could go wrong

    • @ape337YT
      @ape337YT Před rokem

      @@Orionas_Sk nothing
      :) he should do it...

  • @FranciscoPerez-qt7eg
    @FranciscoPerez-qt7eg Před rokem +3

    TALLBIKES 305 LETS GOOOOO!!!!

  • @Hath.0
    @Hath.0 Před rokem

    I've watched Seth's bike "hacks" transformer into literal sense. I like it.

  • @TheMichael_Ng
    @TheMichael_Ng Před rokem

    Great to see a video about tall bikes again!

  • @Lucamx5
    @Lucamx5 Před rokem +3

    Hi I have been following this channel for so long I really love you’re content it’s exiting like when I see you have posted a new video I get exited to watch it ok have a good day ps I would love if you Pined this comment it would make my day

  • @niwrad84
    @niwrad84 Před rokem +4

    As Sam Pilgrim would say: Like a Dream!

  • @COOLCABMAN
    @COOLCABMAN Před rokem

    Creativity at its best.. Amazing.. Loved it thanx brother

  • @zero_whips
    @zero_whips Před rokem

    the fact you took it though those ramps and jumps terrified me! Love your content! ❤️

  • @caseybechard9562
    @caseybechard9562 Před rokem +4

    Instead of water bottles in the bottom triangle, you should put weights to keep it on the ground. Be careful. If you let someone heavier than you ride this, they might flip the bike backwards.

  • @alixgarot7458
    @alixgarot7458 Před rokem +4

    Imagine your a delivery driver delivering a box components box for the 200th time of the year and you just see Seth on a bike that's almost as tall as him doing wheelie's while Oscar is running around him like a madman

  • @derrickrides6530
    @derrickrides6530 Před rokem

    Awesome build.

  • @bananaberrylemon6316
    @bananaberrylemon6316 Před rokem

    Great tutorial!

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    @ezehslyvia2893 Před rokem +5

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      @brittanykayla5990 Před rokem

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  • @Ohio_etsu-masu
    @Ohio_etsu-masu Před rokem +3

    i'm very in the middle between "there are enough guys on youtube building dumb shit" and "Seth's so cool he can do anything and i'll watch it, awesome he dabbles in stuff and that came out cool"
    feel like you could have made it into a much longer video, or a series? next up you'll try 2x2 wheel drive?

  • @ProfessorThock
    @ProfessorThock Před rokem

    This video was awesome! Nice job Seth! I would love to ride that thing around LA

  • @dog-jk2hn
    @dog-jk2hn Před 2 měsíci

    Finally Seth gets to experience the joy of riding a bicycle as a normal size adult man

  • @mohammedrashidt9903
    @mohammedrashidt9903 Před rokem +7

    First

  • @robertbielser5994
    @robertbielser5994 Před rokem

    Seth, you are a madman! Doing Berm Peak on that, WOW!

  • @georgebritten9382
    @georgebritten9382 Před rokem

    i hate to say this because in my opinion seth's sponsorship with diamondback was the most iconic bike sponsor ever, but im so glad he isnt sponsored anymore, these videos are way more entertaining and remind me of 2016 seth's bike hacks, please keep this style of content

  • @sheldonh200981
    @sheldonh200981 Před rokem

    Your crazy man! love your channel!

  • @darek8408
    @darek8408 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice job👍
    First time I saw such bike was in Vancouver in 2010. I found it as a brilliant idea. Still thinking of having one here in Poland.

  • @Themagoo
    @Themagoo Před rokem

    The entire video I was fearfully anticipating you taking that on trail. All I can say is wow. Must have been quiet the feeling jumping that beast.

  • @andyheilmann1656
    @andyheilmann1656 Před rokem

    It feels like you got back to your roots a little bit here
    Nice!

  • @thomasm5899
    @thomasm5899 Před rokem

    Great video Seth, this one was a hoot!

  • @pokeypaul78
    @pokeypaul78 Před rokem

    Very cool! I've never seen anyone ever jump a tall bike. I'm glad you swapped the chain tensioner to the non tension side.

  • @nichdiekuh
    @nichdiekuh Před rokem

    Pretty Sethisfying build 😀

  • @bozobebop5859
    @bozobebop5859 Před rokem

    That’s so bad ass, props 🤘

  • @artboytidwell
    @artboytidwell Před rokem

    This is quality entertainment... You rock!

  • @burton926
    @burton926 Před rokem

    Seth just demonstrated why ACTUAL (not just virtual) seat tube angles are so important for people with long legs.
    Welcome to tall people problems!
    If you're tall and always feel like your front end wanders, like you're sitting "above the bike" instead of "in it", or you're constantly wrecking rear wheels...take a look at the actual angle of your seat tube in respect to the ground. Many manufacturers advertise a "virtual seat tube angle" that accounts for the offset of the bottom bracket from the junction of the seat tube and down tube, resulting in a misleading number.
    On an XXL frame, with a 210mm dropper post, a shallow ACTUAL seat tube angle puts my tailbone almost in-line with the rear axle on a modern mountain bike.
    I suck at wheelies, so this is sub-optimal and I'm so glad modern geometry trends err toward longer wheelbases and steeper STAs.
    Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk and I hope Seth slams that saddle as far forward as he can.

  • @LnboRS
    @LnboRS Před rokem

    Bulit a few of these in the 80's when I was a youngin'. What a blast!

  • @kevinpeters8372
    @kevinpeters8372 Před rokem

    Probably one of my favorite videos to date🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @mymorristribe
    @mymorristribe Před rokem

    Old school Seth! Nice.

  • @craftyukraine
    @craftyukraine Před rokem +1

    The ride part looks awesome. Not an everyday bike, definitely, but when you want to have some fun, that’s a perfect one.😅👍🏻

  • @beanpod7
    @beanpod7 Před rokem

    Thank you for making these great videos! Seeing you jump off a ramp and log on a tall bike was amazing. 😮 I did learn something today and I absolutely find your videos “at least entertaining”. 😉😁

  • @olafkasperski5250
    @olafkasperski5250 Před rokem

    Seth very impressed with what u did this time keep it up

  • @colestroh9468
    @colestroh9468 Před rokem +1

    as a fabricator/welder by trade, and a mountain biker. this was amazing to watch lol, im inspired to make my own tall bike now!! great job

  • @caydencorning
    @caydencorning Před rokem +1

    Riding this thing on an actual trail is borderline psychotic. I applaud you Mr. Bike hacks.

  • @matt.3.14
    @matt.3.14 Před rokem +1

    That's a bikepacking dream machine, you could have 3 frame bags and a pile of under seat bags on it.

  • @nukleyar
    @nukleyar Před rokem +2

    8:11 best part

  • @stujm8376
    @stujm8376 Před rokem

    Excellent, another fantastic vid. Though I’d be scared of doing what you did on it, respect for that.