Confronting The Shop Owner Who Lied About Finishing My Bike Restoration!

[@billybailey306]

I'm learning a lot from you guys! I'm 43 and I went from age 16 till I was 43 without riding a bike then I picked up a 24inch 99 Redline Proline Cruiser... now I own 7 BMX bikes and I ride everywhere.

[@fallenhobbit6554]

hell yeah. 45 and the same.

[@elmaromero8585]

Which one do u use the most ?

[@sintwo0one]

Guess you couldn’t afford a Porsche or Corvette?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Me?

[@x88868]

@@sintwo0one those cars are for girls.

[@hectorn.6137]

It's totally worth it. Dave would be proud. Check how much it would be to re-chrome the bars and brake arms. It can't be that much in socal.

[@boulderdashcci]

Axles are 1/2"-20. I just ordered a set of NOS axles/hardware so I'll have a couple extra pairs I could throw your way once I get them. I'll also give you a lower SST cable to get that abomination off there lol. Not bad for $100, I'm about 15 times that into my Mirra now. It's really easy to get carried away lol.

[@3clubforever]

In the past I have polished the bare steel after removing the rust and clear coat it. Helps it blend in and doesn’t start rusting again as easily

[@nigel-Rollercam-channel]

That aluminum discoloration is exactly why I use Evaporust, It helps remove aluminum seatposts seized into steel doesn't deteriorate stickers or rubber. I restored an 84 Kuwahara KZ1 it removed all the corrosion in the head tube gusset. I started as a bike mechanic in 1989 I have quite a few videos on my channel that show the results, it is abit more expensive but it works and can be reused and it's non toxic.

[@anester1866]

im about $250 into my Backtrail build. i got 3 piece cranks, pedals, american to 19mm bb, new 9.5" rise bars, longer upper brake cables, new aluminum sprocket, new pivotal seat and post. ive got more to spend. but ive had this bike for 23 years. its worth it to me.

[@mikeancil8475]

Thank you for all the build and repair videos I'm looking into doing this same stuff. Not just bikes, but with guitars..

[@paulfabyanic]

You got me back into bmx brother . Thanks..

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Stoked to hear that!!

[@marthleon1715]

Today i found this channel and i hope god keep on blessing all of you the whole crew

[@marthleon1715]

Watch like 20 videos too😂

[@revvolutionz]

He’s done it again!!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Damn that shop owner

[@ridzwansabtu3918]

Glad to see Master Phu is not coughing anymore... great restoration & cost effective guys...

[@yogatriathlete]

At 15:15 when you ask "what song is that?", the answer is "Sexy and I Know It"

[@dougdroen7519]

Love it Im n the process of completely restoring my black pro.. new paint & decals n scored some chrome fusion cranks. Got just about 825$$ into mine. It's the 99 pro with a blammo SN# . Now more of a blammo blue

[@robchapmanbmx]

hey phu always good to see you on here,you should try to use a corkscrew to get out those old bar ends

[@nb6584]

I thought the same thing!. I even just used a common wood screw a few times with great success.

[@StreetDreamzTT]

Nice clean up guys. For someone that doesn't have bmx stuff on my island. Clean ups are usually the go to.

[@dennieferguson4701]

One of my favorite bikes i have been looking for one for awhile I love Dave mirra and miss that dude like crazy great video guys like always 🎉

[@daewonsu9168]

Evapo-rust work wonders and its re-useable to a certain extent. If you want to upgrade from lighter fluid, diesel

[@ianmacdonald487]

I'd like to see you get your hands on a Gary Littlejohn Factory Cruiser (Lowboy) and see how you would build it. I didn't buy mine as complete bikes, so I'm curious to know what parts you would choose from today's choices for a 40 year old BMX cruiser.

[@mikeancil8475]

On those axles they could be a M10 thread. I would take the axles to a machine shop and see if they can find a bolt so they can size the thread. Try a good parts or hardware store for a shouldered nut.

[@Gravastar7]

I remember my old, chocolate Taj. Loved that frame 😢

[@mattq.5597]

I'm going to clean up and reassemble this EXACT bike this summer. Definitely going to re up for new spokes. Going to try and keep everything else original.

[@sandy_knight]

I'd be more worried about a mechanic who never mentions lube than one who's obsessed with it. 😉 I was a little confused about one thing though, why would you tip everything out on the floor if you can't bend over? I completely agree about replacing cables. Not replacing them is like having a bath and then putting on dirty socks.

[@jrvega9559]

The bike came out great with little investment! I went a little crazy on my Flair with the full restoration, Lol!!! Once again, Alfredo and Phu you guys are down!!! Much love,and I can’t wait to see your next video

[@cjay91_]

Sweet vid!I I learn a lot watching Phu work on bikes.

[@kingog8552]

Aluminum foil and water works great

[@COBBADAMS]

You made Dave proud!

[@mikeancil8475]

I'm learning a lot along the way. Getting back into bikes. So expensive to drive right now might as well try and get some money out of selling bikes. Thanks for doing the videos plus a laugh out of these vids. I like the riding videos as well. At 39. Wishing I would have stayed in BMX. It was my calling at 13 when I bought my first bike a 1997 GT vertigo chrome with purple stickers. Only one they had. Beating my head against the wall the chain stretched, so I borrowed a rim. And forgot all about the rim. So hopefully I can find a good replacement. Why is everyone going away from 48 hole wheels.

[@jaimeacostajr4592]

Use Evaporust on any rusted metal. Phenomenal stuff. Material is biodegradable. Can't do anything for pitted metal or chrome but what can?

[@markburns2545]

Nice shot, of the 70s racing bike....lol 😂

[@claytonkirby878]

Not a fan of that Haro cause I'm og 52 .but for what is you revived it for a young dude who will enjoy it...its shiny and you gave it love..great job

[@truth_hurts_dealwitit]

I like watching him put bikes together ❤️ 😊

[@frankcastle3827]

I like how that bike looks, I think ima restore and repaint my 2000 year Ryan nyquist haro bike now lol I still got all the OG parts for it too

[@Justin-y6u7e]

I want that Haro bike so badly I’ve been looking for one for so long now

[@markburns2545]

Awesome vlog and job bro...please knock out the reflectors on the pedals....,the wheels 🛞, are a withworth thread.....(imperial, not metric)....it's old school 😀 😉 👍

[@andymurmur8992]

love these vids alf, thanks i had a yellow haro blammo when i was a kid, thanks for the nostalgia

[@dustinsiegrist1533]

i use vinegar to get rust off. works fantastic!

[@potaylor9992]

Another one/ totally worth it. I would have went with new parts sealed headset 3peice cranks an the rest run it. Glad you went with a new chain. Great Build Ride em, Bmx 😎

[@cyberlingbot3d896]

We should have tried a regular wheel on it just to see if the slightly bigger axel would fit on the dropouts, just out of curiosity. Either way it was a nice restoration 👍

[@signal_rr]

With how the bars and other parts are pitted, I'd probably search for better condition identical parts and replace. Though I could see doing it his way on a different bike that would actually look good with the wear and pitting. It's just that for this bike, I think having clean and spotless parts would definitely bring back the overall "luster" when it was new. To each their own, as my opinion is just on my preferences.

[@nb6584]

The face when he sniffed that lighter fluid! 😃😁😆

[@sikisusa9340]

You used to be able to go to the hardware store and get axle nuts they have studs you can use to find the threads

[@timothyeichinger3592]

“Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah”- LMFAO sexy and I know it.

[@pedrorodriguez7122]

Did you ever find the 13mm axles & nuts?

[@caseywest8696]

Hey I just called the bike shop in my town that sales haro and I told them what you were needing and they said they had a set of 13m axle bolts. I live in Jackson Tn

[@kirkwickham3336]

Love these crazy video titles, Alf!

[@HOAreble]

Love watching Phu. It’s obvious why people bring you there old bikes. Hey just wondering if the axels are standard 1/2 inch thread . I’d take one of them to McFadden-Dale Industrial Hardware. I’d be really surprised if they don’t have something that works and looks nice too. Great videos keep it up.

[@petequinones3454]

The problem with threaded rod is most stuff you find at hardware stores and other stores is the rod isn't hardened. Most hardened rod has that black oxide coating. The industrial place you suggested would definitely be the best bet. They should be able to find or have something strong enough with the right thread pitch.

[@diskreteone1967]

Oh and the wiggle wiggle song was LMFAO, remember the sexy & I know it song lol...

[@tonysheene6399]

Really good spend ! Yes !!! You could have spent waay more !!! But good job done you spent minimum to get it almost done 😀😀

[@hayden6056]

KBS diamond finish brother over the bare metal. Self leveling high solid that can even be brushed on. Single pack so doesn't have hardener fumes and seals ferrous and non ferrous metals.

[@dougiesbmx5276]

Awesome vid brotha keep em coming . Blessings !

[@yeseniamacias662]

steel wool water doesnt mess up the metal

[@trentdawg2832]

Wd40 and fine steel wool works wonders

[@fossil-bit8439]

This is about all I do on bikes that I find. I clean and reuse everything aside from grips and tires!

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

wow, that one guy is totally ON SOME SHIT

[@ivanpaglia549]

Yes. We like to road worn bicycle like fender guitars!!!

[@andymarshall4014]

Couldn’t you just get a 13mm flanged nuts from like a hardware store? I’ve found 1/2 axle nuts but not 13

[@chucky818s.f.v7]

I like ur videos. I'm an old school BMX I've been taking my bikes fully apart n refreshing all the grease I've always wanted to work in a bike shop. My bike was a chrome robbinson pro series bike I built it from frame n forks.

[@henryfoster3212]

Video good keep up good work for us happy to see your video 💯👍👍👍👍👍⚙😄🔧good work 💪

[@jordanstreib3898]

You can get cheap bmx all over or parts bikes frames and build your own

[@MrFroggy29]

Bmx are the most durable bikes 👍 I love bmx bike. Most versatile than we think When i was 9 old, my first bike was a bmx with white plastic wheels When i start my first job , 19 years, i bought my second bmx, à Schwinn! And now, i am 45 years old, i bough à 2017 Verde bmx .great condition

[@darthbiden8675]

I have a chrome haro mirra frame, i want to restore it, but one of the brake posts is broken off, is there a way to fix it?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

You could have someone weld a replacement for a few bucks

[@mexman000]

im trying to build an late 90's GT dyno compe and i want to do it myself, but not sure about the headset. I think its a 1 1/4" nonintergrated with threadless forks. It looks similar to this one. I'm assuming you reused the original headset, but where can i find one for my build?

[@kitvexed8229]

DUDE, use mother's mag auto polish on any/all metal.. you polish and remove rust at the same time. all you need is a drill and the powerball/cone attachment!

[@timkelleher2052]

Definitely worth it 👌

[@intrepidbiped]

To get the rust off of chromed parts, just rub it off with wet aluminum foil.

[@ClayKirby-sj3zy]

My chrome gl has those decals ...wow looks good in gold ... Red or blue ..❤

[@dasfreshyo]

Picking up stuff with your toes ftw. I do bicycle work wearing sandals too lol🇵🇭

[@trentdawg2832]

“Look at that body”……pitbull……wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle

[@s7v7nfiv5]

Great job phu you did a phenomenal work you definitely deserve nee slides

[@bokneeza]

Can I put a 3pc crank on a old style? I have a Blue Haro Race Group 1. I think it’s between 93’-96’.

[@sirpepperoni]

Y'all don't have a bolts and fasteners place in California?

[@Uncle-LeRoy]

This bike reminds me of my backtrail got stolen last summer .

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Sucks to hear that!

[@Uncle-LeRoy]

On the bright side it gave me a reason to get a new bike , finally picked up a kink switch today . Can't wait to play on it tomorrow.

[@bammargera5247]

Daddy Alf

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Bammy 💜

[@parkersgarage4216]

great vid foo, im going to help you out. what you need to do is buy some busch aluminum cleaner and polish. it is hands down the best aluminum polish ive used period. nothing else even comes close to it. you could easily polish up all aluminum on this bike to shine like chrome. the cleaner you buy is acid based and works very very well. ive used it on my harleys and its great. it requires barely any effort to polish compared to other brands. it also gets the aluminum alot shinier as well. for chrome polish i use chemical brothers. its the best ive tried so far for chrome. i really enjoy the vids but PLEASE STOP W THE CLICKBAIT TITLES. theres no need for that at all. its also a sure fire way to get people to not come back. i appreciate the helpful vids thats for sure. im alot older now and ive been thinking of buying another dyno like i rode when i was a kid. if you didnt know another way to remove rust from chrome is 0000 steel wool. you can use it dry or use a lubricant like 3 in 1 oil or whatever you want as a lubricant even wd. some chrome may scratch so try a test spot first. works great on spokes though thats for sure. ive cleaned up alot of harleys. im telling you though buy some busch aluminum polish you wont regret it at all. i bet people will ask how the hell the aluminum stems are so shiny lol. id be curious how aluminum rims would turn out with it. almost forgot they sell a wax that you can put on after you polish so the shine lasts longer.

[@pauljames1978]

20:22 Can’t you ask Haro if they have the wheel nuts ?

[@matthewhall1068]

Funny story when i was younger i had stripped down my redline to paint it so it was in pieces in the garage then went somewhere with my mom for the day out shopping i even had her buy the paint came home stoked to paint opened the shop to see the entire shop was spotless and all my parts were missing! Ran inside and said "uhh dad where did you put all my bike parts i had laying out ??" He gave ne the oh shit i fucked up badly look an goes "son i thought those were thw junk parts an i finally got around to doing a scrap and dump run im sorry !!" Instantly pissed like " you threw my bike away!!" Mom made him go to the landfill and see if he could find it and he didnt!" Well i come home from school a week later and theres a "walmart next bike box on the porch i just pushed it aside and walked by it for 3 more dahs when my dad comes and says " what that bike not good enough !" I laugh and say" im not riding that ! " Finally he says open the box so i did and low and beyond he bought the same haro as this on ebay and the person had sent it in a Walmart bike box!! It came so many different haro parts like with a pair of 4pieces bars and then 2 pieces bars all 4 pegs an two different seats man did I feel so dumb for not opening it the first day !!

[@mikecunningham1717]

Can you guys do a video about the bike Mongoose renegade it comes with three piece threadless and it's pretty much looking like a newer bike so that's why I was going to see if you guys could do a bike check on one of those like to let people know about it and let people know how good of a bike it was back when it came out

[@shaunzimmerman661]

I said not to put aluminum in. Lol! Sorry guys

[@mr.jetskii3870]

i wanna see ethan vs alf game of bike tbh

[@tototinoco]

You should add the grease and the job

[@yeseniamacias662]

somebody complained about your hair haha

[@AlfredoMancuso]

😂

[@underpressurepressurewashi6688]

i had the haro super blammo yellow that i built and it got stolen took me 2 years to buy all the parts i purchased the frame fork stem seat clamp and post an hooked it up with all haro fusion parts and black and red landing pad it was beautiful but heavy af

[@mikem9366]

Where's the bike shop Vegas ??

[@kenwinsor1914]

The Face 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@potatofry1237]

Do the cw lighting frame or p k ripper. Our the nest off all the hutch trick star with per bear claw petall. Are those KKT pedLs

[@soylientgreen8618]

Yep use some sand paper before polishing use 350. /450/600/1000 2000 then mothers polish you won’t need a dremil

[@trentdawg2832]

Lol ……I love the lighter fluid sniff moment

[@skylarsoper241]

A 160$ bucks yeah not at my local bmx shop try like 200$ for anything, he built a nos Alex supra G 48h wheel set , xs 4x4 front hub , and a odyssey v-3 cassette rear hub and I provided my spokes cost me 235$ , nice frigin wheels though 😊but cost a lot

[@ogbmx420]

swap the bearing and axles to 14 mm ?

[@brianyanez549]

To remove rust off of chrome I was always to to use a SOS pad

[@Terps_N_Trichs]

That seat is worth $100 😂❤

[@mikearey5991]

Wow my local shop to rebuild a wheel with just spokes and nipple is 130 a wheel.

[@brianN9955]

Good videos

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

worth every cent when its all apart makes no sense to use old cables keeps it alive and may be restore in future fully re chrome and paint

[@jaredappleseed7037]

They were called axle nuts back then 😅

[@8bitsamurai6]

This guy has to much fun.

[@estebanquito6652]

Sweet bike

[@rtaylor1105]

I have that Dave mirra...it's on the heavy side lol

[@mikehagen3785]

"Gotta screw your friemds., cuz your enemies don't come aroumd." ... a guy I used to work for, before he screwed me out money

[@HW-75]

Actually that was kinda cheap. Re-lacing a wheel alone can be costly with parts and labor cost. Keep up the good work Phu