Nice to see there whole process in order. I've started doing more stuff on bikes, so none of the things here did were new to me, but seeing what an experienced mechanic checked, and in which order, was helpful.
I think this is a really cool way of looking at how to get a bike fixed up (quick) in addition to in depth rebuild videos (which I love because they teach me everything). What you just did would take me about a month or maybe two, hahaha... I've done 4 to 5 restorations and builds in the last two years and am doing one now and everything still takes ages. Which is totally fine. But this video gave me a rush not getting lost in details all the time. Thanks a lot for sharing your work!!
Wow, you won a subscriber with this video. I have never worked in a bike shop, but to be able to do all that within an hour is crazy never mind the time you did it in. I only wish there was more content on doing this kind of stuff with modern bikes with hydraulic brakes, sealed bearings, and press fit cartridge cranks. Older bikes were a dream compared with modern bikes. I can do an old bike from scratch, no problem, with a modern bike I’m on the internet looking for parts as soon as I put it on the stand.
Thank you! I will be doing more videos like this with modern bikes. I do have one that might interest you though called “before your next ride” I do a minor tuneup on a new trail bike and cover the basics of checking everything after a harsh ride.
It took me over 2hrs but I didn't call it a tune up LOL! I called it an Overhaul! I pulled the bearings from both wheels, used a water proof grease for bicycles. Did the same for the front steering bearings. Replaced and put a Cartridge bearing unit for the crank-carriage (Much Better) Had to replace the whole power train, sprockets & all. New push button shifters. Put all new Stainless Steel Cables in. Pulled both cantilever brakes cleaned & oiled. New one way tread Tires to... My old Classic 1993 ROSS Mount Olympias 21 speed Mountain Bicycle is all steel, hard tail. Weighs in at 45lbs. I'll say this, that was a good video you produced, great for beginners.
You can only get this type of bicycle service on RU-vid. If you go to a bike shop they will charge you $150 for a major full tune up and they won’t do half of what this guy just did
A pro who does such work for a living, many times per day, should be able to accomplish it in an hour. When I do a tune-up of roughly this level, on one of my own bikes or one belonging to a friend or family member, it takes all morning or afternoon. I have the time, so I don't mind going slow.
Hi Shawn, Great question. Most bike shops have different levels of tuneups. What you saw me do in the video was a full tuneup plus adding some parts. The average full tuneup nowadays is $60-$80 for labor depending on where you live in the US. I think just having an honest conversation with a mechanic about what you get for a tuneup is a good starting point. Occasionally you will find some chain bike shops that are charging a lot for not much service. But if you can build some rapport with the mechanic and ask them what all you’re actually going to get for the service I think you’ll find most are pretty honest. I would avoid the light tuneups as it typically only cover brakes and shifting. I also find just having open honest conversations about your budget helps a lot. Many times they will work with your budget and only take care of those necessary items. Best wishes!
As simple a machine a bicycle is, they can be a bit more complicated to the inexperienced. This just shows how much time a "basic" tune up can still take, even for an experienced bike mechanic w/ the proper tools.
Thanks for watching, yes depending on the derailers anything in this age group, it would be good to lube once a year - pivots on both derailleurs as well as pulleys.
Tune up labor at a bike shop can range from $65-95 depending on the location and extent. The more parts you are replacing the more it will go up. A good set of tires can easily run $80-150 depending on what you are after. Having said that, keeping a good bike running for 20 years is worth putting some funds into. IMO
NEVER use SIS shifter housing for brakes!!!! The way the housing is manufactured, the only thing holding it together is the vinyl coating on the outside of the housing. Sure, it feels great at first, but as it degrades, the housing will end up exploding when you actuate the brake, causing catastrophic brake failure. They make compressionless brake housing just to get that firm feel to your brakes, but there is a reason it costs so much more than regular brake or shift housing.
Hi Ernest, that is what I was showing was compressionless 5mm brake housing. I think I slipped and called it SIS. I will make a notation in the comments.. thanks for catching that!
