What parts fit your mountain bike? (I won't tell you to just Google it)

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Mountain bikes have a whole lot of parts, and sometimes it's not so straightforward finding the ones that fit. People message me all the time asking what parts fit their bike, and so I'd like to think they did a lot of Googling and struck out. What do you even Google search? Is there a better way? Today, we'll cover the basics!
Yes, this video is way oversimplified and at times, flat out dismissive of details. I know Sram and Shimano 12 speed MTB chains aren’t “perfectly” compatible. Some bikes have freewheels and don’t take cassettes. There was a time where no bike took a thru axle. You could in theory buy a 12 speed HG cassette which would be incompatible with Microspline, which I omitted. Yes, rims have widths too. Older bikes have rim brakes. Valve caps aren’t universal-especially since some riders are going back to shrader. In our original footage I went on forever about wheels and Boost, but we edited it down to a minute because it felt overwhelming and counterproductive. In the end I didn’t feel these caveats would be important to someone who doesn’t have enough experience to Google something. This will hopefully be a simple and welcoming way to get them started out. Thanks for understanding, and feel free to include more info below because the comment section itself is a valuable resource.
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@BermPeakExpress Год назад

Yes, this video is way oversimplified and at times, flat out dismissive of details. I know Sram and Shimano 12 speed MTB chains aren’t “perfectly” compatible. Some bikes have freewheels and don’t take cassettes. There was a time where no bike took a thru axle. You could in theory buy a 12 speed HG cassette which would be incompatible with Microspline, which I omitted. Yes, rims have widths too. Older bikes have rim brakes. Valve caps aren’t universal-especially since some riders are going back to shrader. In our original footage I went on forever about wheels and Boost, but we edited it down to a minute because it felt overwhelming and counterproductive. In the end I didn’t feel these caveats would be important to someone who doesn’t have enough experience to Google something. This will hopefully be a simple and welcoming way to get them started out. Thanks for understanding, and feel free to include more info below because the comment section itself is a valuable resource.

@LukeDoesStuffYT Год назад

Hey I’m a upcoming mountain bike RU-vidr. I would appreciate some feedback and how I could Improve. Thanks for your time!

@Killerwasps9865 Год назад

i rebuild an old bike and it feels more like rocket science than building a simple mtb xD

@isaachello118 Год назад

Hi just wanted to say I love the vids

@Wulesh Год назад

Hey, Berm Peak Do you know if the xtrada 6 27.5" bike from polygon is any good for someone who rides very rocky places and is 85kg 5"8 "i can't afford anything over $600

@robwoods1808 Год назад

@@Wulesh any bikes a good bike long as it gets you riding. Where I ride is also kinda rocky and before I got a norco sight I had a $700 hard tail and that was jus as if not more fun to ride. Cheaper bikes forks break pretty quick on rough stuff but other than that get some decent tyres and later better brakes and then wider handle bars an you’ll be great tho everything won’t be as durable on budget bikes especially rims so jus keep that in mind

@thedemonhamster Год назад

Tip: If you have an older bike, most large bike companies have an "archive" of past bikes different years. Vital MTB also has good archives of specs and geomentry of different bikes. My bike is a couple years old, and by going to its manufacturer's archive, I can see all its specs and what parts fit.

@acbacb15 Год назад

And in case this doesn't work out it's helpful to save the product webpage as a pdf when you buy a new bike so you can capture all that valuable spec info while it's easily available.

@misterbikerman7888 Год назад

I'm not so lucky cause i used a raleigh frame that was sold as like a full bike at canadian tire

@hazgebu Год назад

also true for other industries. Intel has all the information for older cpus archived and msi for their motherboards etc. probably a lot of other examples out there as well

@ColdestLivewire 11 месяцев назад

Depends on maker and age, for example trek doesn't have anything pre 2002 - not exactly helpful for info on an 830

@T33K3SS3LCH3N 7 месяцев назад

Too bad Cube only goes back to 2016. I got a bike from around 2009 where I had to find everything one component at a time.

@spankosaur Год назад

I will admit when I first started mountain biking a couple of years ago, I had questions that I considered asking Seth, just seems so approachable and knowledgeable. I didn't and that's because I looked at the subscriber count between the channels and figured I couldn't be the only one out there wanting to ask a question and I know as a content creator his schedule is pretty full, especially now being a Dad. I think this video is a good start and Thanks Seth for making it as well as all the other content over the years. Keep riding folks.

@Itsmemario488 Год назад

Oh he is so friendly and genuinely kinda that it’s natural to reach out to him. It’s strange because we’re all feel like we have a one to one relationship with him, our friend Seth. It’s so easy to not realize that it’s not 1:1 it’s not even one to many it’s actually 1:0 as in we “hang out”with Seth every week but he doesn’t hang out with us at all

@Destide Год назад

YES! So many people don't cover this. For people starting out it can be some sort of black magic until you learn what measurements you need to record to find parts.

@bharathskumar2340 Год назад

I bought a new mountain bike for 150 dollars from my local store. I am from India and upgradability and adding new parts are very hard. Roads in India are very rough and that was the main reason I bought a mountain bike to go school. But after a few rides I don't know how , cycling always brings the joy during the tight schedule of life . So then I started spending some time for my bike and then the fate dawned on me, since I bought a cheap bike upgrading was no easy task for me . But most of your videos helped me in most tasks . So this video was a very helpful one for me. Also I had to mention that I started watching your videos from the time when you made a video about the Mongoose fat bike .

@sepg5084 Год назад

Bike parts nowadays ain't cheap, but somehow Shimano is still able to provide quality affordable components. MT200 hydraulic brakes and Alivio gropuset are always good for their price, compared to road bike parts. Even Shimano Sora can't compare to MT200+Alivio when it comes to price vs performance. I rarely ride off road but my setup is MT200+Alivio. Bad city pavement and overpriced road bike parts kinda forced me to use budget MTB parts for my casual cycling.

@M3PH11 Год назад

any bike you buy from the local store for less than $300 is a toy, meant to be ridden infrequently and not that hard. Something you would buy your kid when they said "i want a bike" and then when they break it you bin it. I get things are not easy over there in india but my advice would be: Save up hard and when it's time for the next bike go check out CRC and see what they have in one of their many sales. I picked up a £1k XC bike for £350 in 2015 from them in the summer sale.

@bharathskumar2340 Год назад

@@M3PH11 can you tell me what CRC is and how to find good sales. And also thank you for replying.

@mattgies Год назад

@@bharathskumar2340 That would be Chain Reaction Cycles, one of many online shops that sell decent bikes at discount prices.

@georgim2741 Год назад

bikes that cheap should only be ridden till they break, then you should decide if you want to ride a proper bike or to continue the pain of riding some messed up cheap bike. But you can focus on the ergonomics- better grips, some wider handlebar (if possible), new pedals. And the only upgrade should be the tires, they make all the difference. When you try to upgrade that cheap thing, you end up with bad frame with added expensive parts. Then you realize that you should have bought that "expensive" bike with all the good parts, design, technology.

@Cyclingismywholelife Год назад

As a certified mechanic I can tell you that a non mechanic thinks you know how to fix every mechanical issue in the world on every vehicle in the world, I show them my process on how I find my answers too. I was a bike newbie once too, and I used to ask the newbie questions too, a bike mechanic showed me their process, now im good. Thank you for this video.

@deltafour1212 Год назад

Care to share your knowledge with us other newbies on how to find the answers and their process?

@jakemichael8586 Год назад

as a bike newbie that has a automotive background to bikes are complicated as there are to many standers ! in the auto motive world take carburetors in 4bbl type just 2 bolt patterns and square vs spread bore! things are bolt on and go not to much adjustment! we in the bike world need: #1 a equivalent of a Napa, jegs , summit for bike parts! #2 we need a book that explains all the different bike standards listing the size of the various components! #3 we need a parts index look up interchange guide that lists the bike make, model, year and the components used ! this way one can hunt down part from other bikes to to a bit of factory or parts bin hot-rodding! #5 a good hints and tricks guide to building up a bike! all so the bike world needs to move a way from the need for sepal tools! working on old cars just standard tool and a feel for things is all you need!

@fras-dizzle7210 Год назад

A good trick if you don’t have calipers, find a decent adjustable spanner (one that hasn’t developed a lot of play yet) and tighten it in untill the edges measure the part and then measure the gap with a ruler.

@ThailibanMedia Год назад

Although his website is not focused on mountain bikes I think every cyclist should know about the Sheldon Brown (may he rest in peace😞) wiki. He basically compiled his entire knowledge on bicycles into a wiki. It includes great overview of parts, their different standards andwhat measurements are important about them.

@flugrade Год назад

Legend!

@dkkids 8 месяцев назад

I'm going to look him up! Thanks!

@isaacmeske1454 Год назад

As a mechanic at an LBS, I approve! Keep up the amazing videos Seth!

@cataplt Год назад

Also visit your Local Bike Shop, but actually spend money. I needed a 113mm tapered square bottom bracket for my old hardtail and was unable to find one online. Stopped by my Local Bike Shop and they had one in stock. Also grabbed some spokes while I was there.

@YOEL_44 Год назад

@@cataplt I will admit that even if I love to do things myself, my local bike shop has saved my ass a few times already, and they're a great resource for obscure info and unique requests, love you Igartua (no homo).

@mattgies Год назад

@Isaac, ditto! And @cataplt, double ditto!

@r.davies2702 Год назад

Not gonna lie, came back to cycling after a long lay off (we're talking years here) a few years ago. Only to find pretty much everything had changed. Could've done with this advice back then. Hopefully this will help new riders and people who are in the position I found myself in. Good work 👍

@zjedinite 4 месяца назад

😂 same here! I was like “ hydraulic brakes!? Now HTF I’m I gonna service this?” 🤦🏻‍♂️ man do I love RU-vid 😎

@Elevanator Год назад

The HARDEST part for me when I was first researching bike parts was not knowing how much I didn’t know. This helps a lot to understand what to look for in parts in order to have them fit and work properly on our bikes. Thanks!

@fastdreams 10 месяцев назад

Seth - just want to say thanks for all the vids. Helped me get over the uncertainty to work on my bikes, and upgrade them too. Your method of communicating information is excellent, friendly and easily consumable. Thank you!!

@Steveddie93 Год назад

Man, I've learned so much from watching your videos. From adjusting the limiters on my derailer to changing my pedals, you've saved me time again! Thanks for everything, dude, keep doing what you do!

@patrickwelch606 Год назад

I just love the way you break things down. So simple without being demeaning or offputting. Class act my friend 🤘

@douglaskremer5574 Год назад

This was such a help. After recently getting into mountain biking I have had a lot of questions regarding my bike. This helped so much. I’m glad I have a reliable source to go to for help and simply for enjoyment. Thanks Seth, You are such a help.

@tayloru8282 Год назад

I have a 2006 Foes Racing FXR that I rebuilt last year, went from a 2x to a 1x and it was a nightmare trying to match the compatibility of everything! It's great to see vids like this with high level overviews.

@Ferrari255GTO Год назад

I did that with my 2009 Lapierre Froggy 318 and it was as easy as mounting a single gear dish and dismounting the derraileur

@Venturis577 Год назад

Seth, this is such a great resource filled video, I really appreciate it. My first real MTB, I ended up putting it all together along with my friends, I had to search, measure and it was a roller coaster; but in the end it was worth it.

@JS-pr2yk Год назад

Could’ve used this video 3 days ago when ordering parts for my bike. Lucked out and everything fit. This video will really help me for the next go around. Thanks Seth!

@stephaniedalleave1385 Год назад

This video was super helpful. Please keep up the educational videos. My husband and I are new to riding and learning all this is overwhelming. This is an easy way to learn. My husband just broke his derailleur and the derailleur hanger. Our local bike shop had to tell us what to order for replacement parts.

@kay1975 Год назад

"When you have 85 standards it's not a standard anymore." Made my day! Thank you Seth!

@mattwasmountainbiking9613 Год назад

Seth, you are always looking out for us little people and that's what I appreciate most about you

@clarkpark Год назад

Man you are a true hero for being that outlet for new comers. This would have been a live saver back when I was scavenging the internet for all the little numbers and jazz.

@johnrus7661 Год назад

This has been really really helpful as someone who has been out of bike game for over 10 years! Thinks that were normally resurved for only very high end bikes are now main stream or things that didn't even exist in my day.

@yugiohAdy 4 месяца назад

I love you Berm . So genuine. Such a good man !

@th3gughy Год назад

It's hard to tell what your best video is.. but this certainly lives in the top 5! You are the greatest mate, your enthusiasm for bikes is unparalleled 😁

@Iosis6 Год назад

We need more videos like this out there. My first venture into doing some upgrades to my bike was a bit overwhelming even with a solid at home car repair and DIYer background. I'm pretty mechanically savy but holy crap I didn't realize there was so much to know about bikes.

@HW-75 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Seth. Google search is so helpful and quick. its a lot better than digging through bicycle books trying to find a certain something.

@dalewilliams7484 8 месяцев назад

You're videos have helped me so much and got me back into riding after about 20 years. I didnt buy anything fancy just a DB hook. I felt it was good entry level choice after all these years of not riding and its easly upgradable and easy to maintain Thanks again.

@woodskid4ever Год назад

This saved me a lot of headaches! Getting ready to source used frames for single-speed mtb and will use your overview to guide my search. Thank you! Mark in Oregon

@darkjedi9188 Год назад

For me my bike manufacturers page and youtube tutorials have help me with over 90% of all my bikes servicing, repair and upgrading. Also looking at multiple sources of information for one particular thing especially more complex things always helped. Getting different ideas and methods and finding the one that works best for you.

@UpperLeftProductions Год назад

Great video. I’m pretty well versed in mtb maintenance and still struggle from time to time. Had a hell of a time finding a definitive answer on what bearings to put in my dt swiss hub.

@pascualaguon5324 Год назад

Thank You for not forgetting what the beginner goes thru... Your a good man!!! We all start somwwhere,., RIDE ON!!!!

@WestonNey Год назад

This video was super helpful for beginners I’m sure! I learned all this from visiting my local bike shop or watching RU-vid videos over the years. A lot of beginners just got a big boost in basic bike maintenance knowledge!

@uniworkhorse Год назад

Thank you Seth, for making biking and bike maintenance exciting and accessible for others. Truly a legend!

@Lorijenken Год назад

I am so scared to get into high end mountain biking there so many new parts and I am so lost idk what I do without Seth, he allows me to understand nice and easy, thank you

@Kot1026 Год назад

I wish there was a vid like this like a decade+ ago, when I just started getting into MTB. Seth is awesome as always 👍👍👍

@brucec2787 Год назад

Great video for beginners. Been Mtn biking for 30 years and it's a blessing that the internet grew along with biking. Used to be so simple. Now I swear I spend more time on Google than I do working on the bike.

@dankoopman7972 Год назад

Possibly the bloody informative bike video on the internet. Thanks Seth.

@britishgecko8502 Год назад

This video 👏👏 absolutely prefect! It took me around 8 hours of searching to find the right bearing cups to do a fork conversion on my cube aim pro to fit a pike fork to it! And I had the same issue when converting the shifters to 1 by 12. I eventually figured it all out but dang it took some time! This is for sure gonna help out a ton of people for sure!

@TimR123 Год назад

A great primer. I’ve been taking bikes apart since we called them “ten speeds” (2x5) and it even helped me with some of the newer standards. I hope there will be more over time perhaps on specific sub components

@Metalshark100 Год назад

brilliant video Seth, we definitely need more people to go over things like these. As someone who's been riding my MTB properly for about a year now but just riding on and off prior to that, it often feels overwhelming when looking to either maintain or change parts on a bike. I've only just recently done my own drivetrain maintenance and took off my cassette and indexed my own gears without any bike store help which feels really good. I now need to figure out how to bleed my hydro brakes and pump some air into my air fork.

@swagbot26 Год назад

Bro i found this now after searching for weeks on like a basic good break down of the bike because i used to watch you back when you lived in ft laurdale when i got into mtb'ing n i couldnt find any other video that break down every basic stuff i wanted to know !!

@crewzillakelly3655 Год назад

Seth thank you for this video. I’m just learning about upgrading my bike I definitely use the manufacture specifications very useful. We love your videos keep the coming

@keosoutdooradventures Год назад

Lot's of people don't have the attention span to search. It's nice that you took that much time to help the little people

@rcarma97 Год назад

You have the best bike channel on RU-vid. Thanks for taking care of us🤠👍

@timothymilner8037 Год назад

ive been biking for years, but still find your videos helpfull, keep it up.

@chadmyles-theclevelandcyclist Год назад

This reminds me when I was starting out and I didn’t understand all this bike jargon. Cassette, Bottom Bracket or worst BB, FreeHub or FreeWheel. I end up googling most of it and ironically this is how I learned of your channel. Can’t tell how many jams you’ve gotten me out of with your hack videos.

@hategana.razvan4762 Год назад

OMG dude, finally a bike content creator made one of this videos, im not a beginner but i appreciate this content, i give feedback to beginners daily of what to use what to do, and what parts to install .... i will share this video from now on... the community thanks you🙏

@ridingwithreggie Год назад

People like myself just starting down the MTB path really appreciate videos like this.

@evangolebiewski7518 Год назад

your vids allways make me happy seth

@N1xon45 Год назад

I only found Berm Peak about three weeks ago but I bet my life on saying that Seth is one of the nicest dudes around without question. I've learned so much from this channel 👌

@loboowens5929 7 месяцев назад

Great video. Im very new to mountain biking and ive been watching alot of you tube videos trying to get a grasp on things. Your videos have helped out alot. Very informative and entertaining. Thank you.

@jesusrivera4769 Год назад

Just bought my first MTB. I’ll be looking. Ack to this video a lot. Thanks.

@Calgaryguy88 Год назад

Wish I had watched this video before I started wrenching on bikes years ago. Would have saved me a few headaches. Great vid for new riders to watch!

@HappyTeaRex1 Год назад

Nice video as always! Two things tho: -Valve caps can be diffrent (at least we have 2 or 3 diffrent ones in Germany) but I guess that is not that big of a deal. -You have to think about the chain a bit more sometimes. For 7speed downhill cassettes you might need an 11speed chain because the space between the cogs is the same but there is a spacer from cassette to the wheel.

@AlexGirodo Год назад

nice thanks for the info i didn't know that

@AlexGirodo Год назад

would you have to shorten the chain then ? more than if you were gonna use a actual 11 speed cassette

@HappyTeaRex1 Год назад

@@AlexGirodo Depends on the setup I guess. But it doesn't really matter, since you have to shorten the chain either way.

@cerberus1981 Год назад

The Presta/Schrader/Woods valves?

@HappyTeaRex1 Год назад

@@cerberus1981 I think yes. They are named different in German but after a quick Google search I think we mean the same ^^

@the_trooper_72 Год назад

I had such a hard time with finding out what were the parts for my bike, I wrote absolutely everything down when I knew it was right and now I know.. 😎👌🏻

@e36z32 Год назад

An in depth video going over a freewheel vs. cassette would be fantastic! I more or less understand it now, but it’s one of those Google searches where it’s challenging to search the correct way for the detail you want.

@MrYellopz Год назад

Thanks so much for this video Seth, needed this information for a long time and never considered finding it out, this will help me a lot and i have learned a lot from this

@elijahchin4733 Год назад

I am so glad you made this video! Half the time, I can't even find what I'm looking for on google so i appreciate that so much Seth. Also I was at Berm Park a few weeks ago and it was AWESOME! I cannot wait to get back out there!!

@joshgonzales4038 Год назад

This is one of the best videos out there. thank you!

@brucewarren5248 Год назад

I had not noticed this video before. It is wonderful and I expect to tell many people about it.

@kmcphotographytx6396 Год назад

You’re a good man, Seth. Like you said, you could totally blow us off and say “give it a goog”. Instead you take time and do stuff like this. Thanks for being you, man!

@joehuerta6985 Год назад

It was informative. Thanks for all the time you took to make this video. Now I won’t be so lost upgrading my bike.

@spryzenyt2064 Год назад

I don't know why.. there's no specific reason.. but from the start of your RU-vid journey.. I just love watching your videos... Even after I'd quit cycling.. I still loved your videos! ❤️

@OnPointLeatherworks Год назад

I’m super new to bikes and this was a lot of help. Thank you for making it

@brekdakbanchamek6454 Год назад

This content Seth came up with will help Tons of Mountain Bikers who are just getting into the Depth of the Sport!!!

@Larpy1933 Год назад

You da man. Again. This video will help THOUSANDS of riders.

@Subdood04 11 месяцев назад

Found this really informative and helpful. High-level ain’t always a bad thing!

@arrosconpollo1 Год назад

I’m a noob and this information is gold! Thank you!

@jamisonr Год назад

I quit MTBing in 2006 after knocking my front teeth out and quit road biking in mid 2010 because I wanted to see what I could do as a runner...well in 2022 I decided to get back into MTB, and wow is a different world! Liking these videos though, because many times they answer questions I didn't know I had!

@dantindley5181 Год назад

As for tires/tyres, the exact width is written in the ETRTO measurement. Youll find a number like 60-622. That 2 digit number being the exact width of your tire in millimetres. This is always measured at the sidewall, so this is the best we have at the moment for accuracy of tire width

@thelifeofjessejames Год назад

I recently updated the drivetrain for one of my gravel bikes because I wanted better range. First go around, I ended up with the wrong bottom bracket because my new crankset is 19mm (which is supposedly weird) and I ordered a 24mm. That was a minor setback but no big deal once I ordered the correct one. Also, just because something doesn't "work" according to the website doesn't mean it can't be made to work. My 10-11 speed crankset works just fine on my 9 speed drivetrain. My 11-42 tooth cassette works just fine on my Sora drivetrain with a Wolftooth Roadlink that claims to max out at 11-40 but worked fine. Bikes are fairly simple and sometimes you can "Hack" something together as we all know thanks to Seth

@GoGoGeorg.W Год назад

Nice video👍 Just now I can show this video to them, who ask from me about bikes. Just point is good, and this point work everywhere. I think this video (all you're videos) helps many beginners.

@tvh300 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! This would make a great series, with this being part 1. With the next parts being deep dive into cassettes, or hubs, etc.

@raphaelkinney Год назад

Your ultra beginner videos are my absolute favorite. Thank you for these Seth!

@Erik-py4jm Год назад

This was the perfect video for me, trying to replace my rear hub that went bad 😵‍💫 nice to know HG is more universal than I thought.

@epicwarriors Год назад

I love your videos they help me a lot through my bike and you give the best tips and info even on the smaller details 👍

@gizzy2014 Год назад

Great video for everyone on finding parts. I'll second the PNW dropper posts mine has been great.

@ADVSM Год назад

Always the best information. Thanks for what you do.

@MrUnl0rd Год назад

Well played sir. Brilliant way to encourage people to share the vid.

@rommelreyes2209 Год назад

Excellent video. Some people are like that, telling people to google it instead of giving some ideas what to google.

@dz.mtbiker1232 Год назад

Im twelve years old and have become a great mountain biker because of your videos. Keep making great content!!!

@zackandakji775 Год назад

I love your channel! keep up the good work you're a legend!

@holleebreemorris4037 Год назад

I didn't need this video but i was craving a new video from you cheers lad 🤣🤣

@aaronsarkozy6306 Год назад

thank god you made this video i`ve been trying to find the correct sized crankset for my bike

@AndreRicoyDias Год назад

Thank you for this content, Mr. Nye!

@Lmaowill Год назад

Definitely need to consider how many links you need on the chain as well! Great video Seth!

@platypushatstand Год назад

Buying a digital calliper was one of my best buys for starting a toolkit, mine is Park Tool, but there are many other lookalikes that do exactly the same but aren’t blue. They’re great for measuring the gap between seat stays to work out what tyre width will fit. I bought a 2nd-hand 1994 Kona Cindercone for £105 and the callipers helped me reckon that Schwalbe Marathon Plus ATB tyres in a 26x2.15” width will fit, taking into account clearance for mud and mudguards. Also, they’re very useful for calculating the I/D and O/D of the head tube. My back can’t take a 130mm flat stem, so now I’ve got a 28.6mm quill stem adaptor to take an 28.6mm aheadset 90mm stem from Uno.

@jamesbilger Год назад

This is a great 50,000 ft overview! I'd only add that if you have any questions that the techs at your local bike shop are often more than happy to answer questions. Especially questions from new cyclists.

@ELITECMDR666 10 месяцев назад

I feel your pain, I learned not to ask and look for the info myself. have put many of your videos to good use on my fat tire ebike, have a mtb on the way and have been googling for days, checking websites, reading manufacturers pdf files on the bike and parts, ordering compatible parts. its been crazy but at the same time satisfying because I know once I get the parts they will ALL fit without no issues. Only time i ask something is if i REALLY need too or need to confirm something, other than that its hours upon hours of reading and searching. sadly people nowadays want the answers to things without doing the work and without understanding how their own product works. So people get to know the product you own it will pay in the long run. Sadly that's the world we live in where people would rather ask instead of doing a little bit of work.

@samalvares7711 Год назад

This is super helpful. Thank you! Your videos are awesome.

@scottlybradley8996 Месяц назад

Hey Seth how are you doing. I started riding Mountain bikes only last year. I bought a Gary Fisher rig hard tail, so the question I have is for the bottom bracket. I purchased a Race Face drive train or crank. What I didn't know is that it was going to be a nightmare to remove this crazy Trex contraption holding the crank in a 56mm bottom bracket. I'm going to look it up myself but I wanted a reason to message other than to say I watch your Flip show religiously. I just wanted to show my appreciation and gratitude as I've learned tons from watching. I'm in my 40's now and want to be in the parks this coming season. I don't know how I've gone this long without a mountain bike. It's my new passion. Once again love the shows, keep up the great work! Thanks Scott B🚵

@anthonywoodham4175 Год назад

Loved the video, thank for always making it easy to understand how to take care of my mountain bike.👍

@Driver8takeabreak Год назад

Bought some manual calipers at Harbor Freight for $3-4 about 12 yeas ago. One of the best tool purchases I've made.

@JSON1C Год назад

this is all good info, and i support folks wanting to learn home mechanic skills, but sooner or later you'll learn the hard lesson that when in doubt, your local bike shop knows best.