10 Home Bike Shop Upgrades that aren't Wrenches

I love tools, but not everything in an efficient shop is a wrench or specialty driver. Today, we'll talk about the lesser mentioned items that can add new levels of efficiency to your home bike shop.
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[@thepurpledragon25]

Most underrated one is a broom. Never underestimate the value of a clean shop.

[@jackolson8775]

If Im still mid-project at days end I still clean up 80% . Its much easier to get started the following day if I don't have to dig my way back to my work area🙂 Step number one is picking up everything off the floor & sweeping up.

[@samhenderson7528]

@@jackolson8775 sweep up last so you don’t have to sweep twice if you drop something from the table or counter, or whatever you have

[@geno3821]

But if you didn’t track a glob of dirty grease through your house did you really work on your bike?

[@yusufhaekal8859]

How i categorized local bike shop is simply by lookin how clean they r

[@nicoletormey206]

This guy is huge brain

[@Mr_Eyeholes]

“Brother P-touch” is an uncomfortable name for… Anything.

[@ejklinger7669]

underrated comment

[@ramiuskarcew1697]

😂

[@shannanritchie1712]

I laughed

[@rustynail5816]

Ha

[@firesurfer]

except for a toilet.

[@ridewithwoody5808]

So all I need to do is organize my spare parts and I’m not a hoarder…..nice!

[@C1Ansy]

Right. Only add the labels and you're good

[@Bearded.Wonder]

This lone statement absolves all hoarding behavior... 🤣

[@jmvjeroen]

Well... now you are a hoarder with OCD

[@bjrn-oskarrnning2740]

The difference between science and messing around is writing stuff down, same for collecting and hoarding!

[@HarryLovesRuth]

Yes

[@JaredRMorgan]

If there’s one thing I know about you after watching for 5 years, its that you LOVE that gosh darn label maker. Lol.

[@Komorei-_-]

YESS

[@robbeelsas]

TBH a labelmaker is literally the tool that rules over all other tools without explicitly being a tool as such

[@marcfreshart]

i cant believe the label maker isnt labeled

[@jadoningalls1205]

But should you label you label maker?? 🤔

[@nailhead73]

@@jadoningalls1205 That would create a ripple in the space time continuum.

[@JTech625]

It may sound basic but good lighting is really important probably one of the best improvements I've made to my own shop was installing a cheap led shop light above my bench. Also great video as always Seth.

[@Harey0407]

Lighting was the best improvement to my garage/shop as well. Went from 2 randomly placed fluorescent fixtures (with a total of 8 tubes) that didn't do that great of a job. Now I have a total of 5 LED shop lights and its amazing, especially since I have one of the lights over my toolbox.

[@berendossevoort8613]

2 ikea led panels 30x90cm and you neber work in the shade. The don't cost the world

[@damarapoledna3636]

My dad was always a huge proponent of great lighting. As such, when we built my house he loaded the garage down with seven 100 watt incandescents. I wish my dad was here now to see what replaced those, my two 16 ft long LED light strips.

[@dylan-5287]

Oh definitely. My garage originally had just two 80w bulbs and it was terrible. Got these gigantic led lights with bulbs going in multiple directions. Gave it a nicer bright white light instead of that yellow lighting and now you can actually see.

[@classydays43]

The versatility of a good headlamp is second to none.

[@youtubeviewer9523]

who else loved the first episode of bike flip

[@gabriel-lq2xk]

ur mom

[@youtubeviewer9523]

@@gabriel-lq2xk shut up, don't you know that 5 year olds can't have their own youtube channel?

[@danmcdonald1159]

Me

[@danmcdonald1159]

@@gabriel-lq2xk wow so original

[@hawkins773]

Yess

[@craftedworkshop]

Biggest shop upgrade: organization! Seth has got it dialed and we should all bow down to his organizational OCD.

[@daylightsensor8695]

here's johnny

[@RealMTBAddict]

Fuck OCD. Smoke some weed.

[@saraho5846]

He’s a women’s dream come true.

[@DeerHunting4Life]

Hey Seth I’m 12 and this summer I saved up my money and bought a Rocky Mountain growler 20,I hope you know how much I enjoy watching you. The only reason I bought the bike is because of you snd your channels!!

[@stephenbroughton8044]

Seth...my favourite parts organizer when i am taking something apart is a muffin tin. Easy to keep things separate and can be used to clean small parts with solvent. 😎

[@805Kyky]

Whenever Seth is clean shaven it reminds me of that old car stereo video of him

[@aidentheabsurd]

Or the old videos from back in Florida!

[@hugoermel4190]

Seth needs to try the backwards bike Destin from Smarter Every Day has done a video on.

[@migaelmoulder7067]

YES HE NEEDS

[@matusilly8174]

Barspin it!

[@beckettferguson4888]

Yess

[@nikdamarell923]

Yesssss

[@NoOneIsHere.TryLater]

i feel like Destin and Seth would get along great, both think very technical from my perspective.

[@michaelschlechter9272]

Great points all. I also have magnets all over my little shop - I can keep a tool at eye level while working on something, or put a small part on the magnet so it is in easy reach, as my bench and fairly far from my wall-mounted work stand.

[@caltorac6837]

That’s smart

[@willlange9978]

Definitely magnets! Tiny telescoping magnet on a stick…

[@AN-kg4ei]

I put magnets all over my truing stand so all my spoke wrenches and nipple driver are on tap all the time. I also keep a spare valve core remover, cassette tool and chain brake stuck to the arms also. It works extremely well for me. I put small amounts of different oils in hypodermic needles as it makes applying it to recessed holes and small parts simple. I also keep a 5g bucket under the bench always - helps for quick cleanup, finding leaks or a good resting ground for the odd (few) beer cans. Using free fridge magnets, I put labels on them and then cut them out. I put them on tool cabinet drawers and it makes switching things dead easy.

[@Jt3az]

Ayup...magnetic tool bar for quick grab or non conforming peg board rack tools.

[@ROBinJVILLE]

similar to u needing that flashlight, i have to have a headlight. i still have use of both hands and the light goes where im looking. as i got older, it became an absolute must

[@seattlegrrlie]

If I organize, I'm not a horder? Seth, you are a genius

[@burrosperdidos]

Agree with all the tips in Seth's vid, but to expand on his paper plate, is to use an old egg carton. Bonus is that you can keep parts in sequence order by filling from left to right, and you can close it up and keep parts from getting lost if you have to put the project on hold for a while. I have a bin dedicated to empty egg cartons!

[@theobolmer2056]

Old mechanic trick: Muffin tins. People practically throw old muffin tins away at yard sales and the swap section of your local dump. They're perfect for organizing, and they are durable.

[@mikeschaefer5705]

I started mountain biking becuase of this channel 1year ago and now I’m a part of my school bike team. I love working on bikes and I’m the guy who always fixes everyone’s bikes for free and I love doing it ! Love the vid

[@jamessrideandrepair6614]

that sounds awesome i wish my school had a bike team

[@mikeschaefer5705]

@@jamessrideandrepair6614 yea I’m really happy with it , we ride all the time on insane trails and just have a blast !

[@DeDeNoM]

Good lighting is an absolut must

[@00mazone]

A rolling cart with the tools you use the most is nice. Helps you from having to go back and forth to the tool box as much and gives you a place to put any parts you take off.

[@pastaalalamborghini]

I was doing that for a while and it was better than walking back and forth... The a light bulb went off and I bought a 46" wide harbor freight tool box that has a work surface on top. Now I bring my whole tool box to my work piece w a decent size work bench. I work on MTBs, dirt bikes, quads, cars, trucks, lawnmowers, carpentry, light metal fabrication..etc. so being able to easily move everything around in my shop has been next level for me

[@sdy0108]

I work on hundreds of bikes a season in my home shop and 90% of them have rusty hardware so one of my handiest tools is my bench grinder with a brass brush wheel on one side, it cleans rust off any piece of hardware and people are so stoked not to have rusty bolts and often are amazed at how easy it is. The other side with the stone wheel is great to sand just about anything smooth especially steel

[@heyimamaker]

One thing I used to do with my old ship benches was use cooling trays on a modified cooling rack. If I was working on a suspension fork I'd put a blue shop towel down and take the fork apart on the tray. If I ever had to wait for a part to be ordered or another job came in then I could move the entire thing off of my bench and slide it into the rack. Worked awesomely!

[@NikkoBalbedina]

Seth: "so Im not a hoarder" Also Seth: "I dont know, maybe Ill need this 40 years from now."

[@lees5631]

Stereo and a fridge full of good beer is a absolute must

[@tylamb7684]

So nice to wake up on a Sunday and watch some Berm Peak

[@ajscyclingvlog]

DAMN YOU SETH!! My list of things I need for my home workshop just went up...

[@Flederratte]

A piece of wire and reusable zipties are quite helpful for holding something. Also one handed clamps and a syringe with grease are useful tools.

[@johnnyboi966]

An apron with a tool belt or pockets and an attached rag. You won't have to set tools down, and you can keep yourself as tidy as your shop. Blue shop towels in bulk for dealing with greasy/dirty parts. A speaker for the long rebuilds.

[@mikey1196]

Yes to all of these. I'm an industrial mechanic and I carry tool pouch on my belt and tools in my pockets. At home when I'm working on bikes or machining something I have an apron with a big chest pocket on. Rags are never far away.

[@330_Crew]

I can confirm... nothing is more satisfying than having all your stuff neatly organized and labeled.

[@tmyers2765]

If I ever meet you I’d really like you to sign my bike! After all, my love for mountain biking all started with your channel!

[@jamessimpson5452]

I think my milk crate is an essential part of my garage shop, it's versatile. I also favor the magnetic shop trays in various sizes for holding parts and pieces during disassembly and assembly.

[@tonyhruzek4250]

Add to this a magnetic parts tray. I use them all the time. It gives you a central place to put all the parts you pull from the bike as you are working.

[@armadillito]

Clearly not baller enough to have titanium bolts 😤

[@mx5matt]

The non-tool in my shop that I use the most is a Google speaker that I use to turn off and on lights or pause music/podcasts with my voice while my hands are nasty. Probably second is a small Roku TV so I can watch KZbin videos of other people fixing the things I'm trying to work on.

[@akairborne]

Well crap. That's just a good idea. My wife always seems to call right as I've dug into an old cassette and my hands are covered in grime.

[@dav1d629]

U are a great neighbor who fixes bikes for people

[@jkl0ps]

Great video! I would add: 1. spray bottle of 99% isopropyl alcohol 2. great lighting 3. dedicated shop computer - you can get an older chromebook for less than $100 and monitors for free or close to it 4. a healthy stash of blue towels, microfiber clothes, and shop rags 5. shop fridge with beverage of choice 6. good tunes 7. box of nitrile gloves

[@cheesywheels]

"If you keep it organised you are no longer a hoarder." I love this! I have some work to do now!

[@lostandfiend]

I love seeing the character your home shop has developed. The bench with its grease. Nice video Seth. Makes me want to get organized, again... it's a never-ending thing.

[@pympin87]

one thing to bring your shop to the next level ... good lighting

[@thomaswinn3559]

When Seth said "Just the guy in the neighborhood who fixes everybody's bike" I said that's totally me

[@poshpickle9024]

Respect to you ✊

[@elijahosters3212]

Same….

[@Tofu_Pilot]

Sometimes I just comment. I don't think anyone even reads these things. I guess I like this content a good bit. It's got a wholesome vibe. I bet Scrooge McDuck had strong wings from swimming in gold coins. It's hard to make the perfect risotto. I want a nail manicuring set. Ride ya bikes, kids, and wear ya helmets.

[@dmnt0687]

i read your comment :)

[@darktemptations9610]

I love how Seth gets so exited about organizing it makes me want to buy all these shelf’s and do it myself

[@michaellittlejohns6652]

When seth sticks the chain ring bolts lable on Oscar and he tries to take it off was so cute

[@flashharry6892]

Rubber interlocking mats helps when you're standing for a long time or you drop your phone. 👌🏻

[@joseaqui]

Started MTB a couple years ago because of Seth's channel. He's such a cool guy! I enjoy all his videos. Informational and entertaining. Hoping all the best, Seth!

[@dustinwood4903]

Just got my first bike a Alcatraz jump bike and I love it thanks for dragging me in to this sport

[@Brakemanio]

Einstein said, "If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?" Then again he didn't have a P-Touch 🤣👍

[@EJ-V8Bikes]

Loved this episode! Thanks for all your efforts to build an amazing channel of skills, education and entertainment!!

[@sluysmeister5957]

A pick is the one tool where you can't tell anyone what you use it for, but you use it ALL the time!

[@ridewithwoody5808]

A good shop stool is always a plus

[@Erik-py4jm]

The wooden dividers in your large parts bins is a great idea! I have a bin full of tools and it’s always a pain, but I’ll add some dividers now! Thanks for the idea!

[@chrisdel762]

I work in a bike shop and your organization is so much better than ours, all we have is bolt boxes rest is everywhere

[@markbailey2130]

cable ties, and dry/wet lube at hand depending up on the weather... I also have my "muc off" cleaner, chain degreaser ,chain cleaner, and brushes mounted on racks on the back of my bike cave door so I can grab them from outside when washing the bike

[@mattfrostii1114]

PAPA SETH HAS BLESSED US AGAIN!!

[@lars1588]

I’m fifteen and I recently started a neighborhood bike shop out of the garage. It’s been great so far.

[@timothyvolkers5343]

Using the paper plate is a great idea!!! I like to restore old hand tools like hand planes so I frequently need a quick way to separate some of the parts or hardware to get them clean and oiled. So thanks for the paper plate trick, a definite user for sure.

[@tappercrete415]

A bike stand with a shelf has been my favorite addition

[@B1KER]

I’m digging the mat. I think I’ll pick one of those up.

[@LarryHopper]

Your blue T-shirt is a smart choice for this video. Keep up the good work, Seth.

[@ultimatesurvivalguid]

Surely i cant be the only one who doesn’t ride a bike but religiously watches every video Seth uploads🤔

[@panz3r696]

nope, i discovered the channel and im making my way through every video hes made, havent been on a bike in 30 years lol

[@simonsjar]

I really missed these kinds of videos 🙏 thanks a lot seth.

[@cyrusf.4039]

Great video and inspiring. I might add a solvent cleaning station to rinse, wash and blow messy wet parts ie chains, cassettes, etc.

[@koksudriftu8973]

Yes the 10 series is back!!!

[@huckinghardtails4989]

When he said “and if you can keep them organized, then you’re no longer a hoarder.” Yep.

[@RiverCat999]

This is a great video; so many good ideas. Thanks very much for all the effort that you put into your channel.

[@robadair]

Excellent. I have a quick access tool station in the back of my van. Bike work stand on the rear door too.

[@darojos]

Good list. Agree 100%. I would add a spray bottle of Isopropyl alcohol to the list. I have a grab box attached to my bike work stand. That works well too.

[@StanEby1]

I surely needed this. Thanks.

[@sebastianleacey9767]

Hey dude - would love to see some more fixed gear stuff! Been watching your channel since the DNM dropper video and rewatched your fixie freestyle and minidrome videos the other day after recently getting into fixed gear riding myself and loved them (for the second time). Cheers and keep up the great work mate!

[@davomoto42]

I would add task lighting - or just good lighting in general. You can't fix stuff if you can't see stuff!

[@subinram]

Thx for the ride,see you too nxt time.

[@azdrijanmemedov]

Great organizing capabilities. Keep up uploading.

[@danieljaysononoya9889]

Hello Seth, I always watch and support all of your KZbin videos and I am always amaze of what you are doing specially when you are building a bike. You keep on inspiring me always . I have a bike but some of the parts are stocks specially the drivetrain/group set. hope I get one of your extra parts to put it on my bike. I am very happy if my bike taste even just a little upgrade. Bike parts here in our country are so expensive specially when the pandemic starts that why i cant afford because i am just a student. I am from Philippines and I am one of your solid supporters here I hope you notice my comment . take Care always and more power to you and to your family . godbless

[@giuliom8520]

I like the quick grab tray idea the best.

[@jroox_228]

Loving these consistent uploads! 👍

[@RC.Car.007]

I love your videos so much keep up the good Work and be safe

[@elijahweiner1070]

SETH HELLO YOU A REAL ONE

[@richardbently7236]

Magnetic rubber jaws for the vise make them that much more useful. Makes it so you can grab more items without marring them up.

[@shoking9825]

this channel is legendary and i would love to see another episode of flip bike

[@ruvimtrofimovich]

The synchronized blower noise and "non-lockon grips like normal rubber grips" at 6:26👌😂

[@kittykat7618]

Can't wait to watch this!

[@jp93309]

I have open rafters in my garage so I put up a few rafter hooks to hang bike frames and spare wheels for future projects.

[@euanfowler_234]

Your Videos are the best!

[@m0rt619]

Great video! Looking forward to the next vintage bike restoration! 👍

[@dawidos557]

8:34 i remember how i got banned from one discord server because i said i straightened my derailleur hanger with a hammer lol

[@myfavouritechair]

One of my most recent purchases is a pipe cutter. Makes shortening bars an absolute doddle with a fraction of the mess and a cleaner cut.

[@RealMTBAddict]

Better than a hacksaw. Don't know why a lot of youtubers are scared of pipe cutters.

[@StravaigingMTB]

Bearing press and drifts along side a slide hammer and bearing pullers, and a mini wratchet with a set of hex and t25 bits.

[@damarapoledna3636]

I noticed you had a bottle of Goo Gone, excellent product to have in the shop. Also, to go along with the cleaning aspect, steel wool. It great "tool" to have for cleaning/polishing. One last item is a roll of shop towels, the heavy duty throwaway towels. Better yet, purchase them by the case😎

[@sasquatchhimself]

Master link pliers. Absolutely essential

[@shaggy18cm]

Finally a "10 things" video! YAY!

[@joellewis759]

Awesome! Organisation is key! 😁

[@JFRacer2153]

I work as a bike mechanic and PB Blaster is a life saver! A hand cleaner like Fast Orange is also a must and some sort of pipe like pvc to put over a wrench handle for extra leverage, cheap and super effective.

[@zubaidakhatoon787]

His videos are so satisfying

[@Maddox_Wright]

Love your videos Seth!!!!

[@mrsage4489]

Just the video i needed. 👍

[@pineappleriding9142]

Another great video Seth

[@rileyhughes2999]

Seth uploads video Seth:"today were going to be doing something different but kinda the same". Me: pulls out note pad to start taking notes

[@Jbels]

Great video Seth!

[@hamptonward4471]

Love the videos keep it up

[@joeventure122]

Thanks to Seth, I now own a label maker.. and will never forget the names of my parts, tools, or camera equipment🤣😅

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Thanks for this great video

[@pat_makes_stuff]

Cool video, great tips Seth

[@willlange9978]

Quick Grab Station saves me huge time on most projects. My best hack is a rolling tool stand (pegboard a-frame) with all the bike essentials. …actually, I am “never going to replace my derailleur again” now that I ride a Zerode Katipo with a Pinion gearbox and belt drive 😃