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

Today we confront the shop owner of Epic BMX ( / _epicbmx ) who was supposed to fully restore my 1999 Dave Mirra 540 Air Mid School BMX bike. We dropped the bike off a few weeks ago to get a full restoration, rust removal and upgrade some components within my small budget. Unfortunately that was not the case!
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[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@paulfabyanic]

You got me back into bmx brother . Thanks..

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Stoked to hear that!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@jordanstreib3898]

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

[@Justin-y6u7e]

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

[@yogatriathlete]

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

[@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

[@kingog8552]

Aluminum foil and water works great

[@revvolutionz]

He’s done it again!!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Damn that shop owner

[@SheepeyRace]

🙆🏻‍♂️🙆🏻‍♂️🙆🏻‍♂️

[@AlfredoMancuso]

🫠🫠🫠

[@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.

[@yeseniamacias662]

steel wool water doesnt mess up the metal

[@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

[@Vexorgthedestroyer]

Why the clickbait titles? We already love the content, don't make it cheap.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Because the views are 3,000 times better

[@mikeancil8475]

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

[@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 😀 😉 👍

[@yeseniamacias662]

somebody complained about your hair haha

[@AlfredoMancuso]

😂

[@RadBMXBuilds]

Set of 13mm nuts on eBay for $5.88

[@brianyanez549]

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

[@daewonsu9168]

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

[@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?

[@tonysheene6399]

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

[@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 😎

[@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

[@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

[@jaimeacostajr4592]

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

[@dasfreshyo]

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

[@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.

[@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’.

[@soylientgreen8618]

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

[@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 !!

[@diskreteone1967]

Not bad but I could have done it for cheaper probably.. But I'm a bargain shopper & I search around everywhere for the cheapest prices. Plus I live in the hood & find things on the streets for next to nothing & sometimes actually nothing.. Good job though but them brakes 😬

[@hawaiianpunch6534]

🤣 I see the Crypto Troll's has found an all time low. They came onto BMX content. Other than that the shop guy did a lot of work on the bike stripping it down and cleaning it up. I did the same cleaning up my 90's SE Quad XL that has been sitting at the beach for 8 years and it's cheeeerry brah. It looks new. Some things are worth saving.

[@diskreteone1967]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@intrepidbiped]

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

[@henryfoster3212]

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

[@mikeancil8475]

Wish I lived closer I would pay $160 for you guys to go through my bike.

[@timothyeichinger3592]

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

[@mikearey5991]

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

[@bigjobby7115]

too cheap wheres the labour cost your time Done ALF a solid PS hit all those p[arts with autosol (metal polish) even the rusty no more chrome parts will look sweet and stop rusting for awhile

[@markburns2545]

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

[@ClayKirby-sj3zy]

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

[@fossil-bit8439]

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

[@ivanpaglia549]

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

[@ridzwansabtu3918]

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

[@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

[@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

[@josephcaulder3898]

I'm pretty sure the nuts for that bike were the pegs themselves I'm pretty sure

[@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

[@trentdawg2832]

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

[@5151ar]

his impression of customer is raciest why cant he have a black or mexican accent why is it a white vally kids voice

[@3clubforever]

I have the nuts for the wheels and some hevron grips. Hit me back if you want them

[@pedrorodriguez7122]

Did you ever find the 13mm axles & nuts?

[@Gravastar7]

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

[@sirpepperoni]

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

[@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

[@thenetworkguy_]

Can we crowd fund a collection of daisy duke limited editions

[@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.

[@OnlyTheReal_RPM]

What’s up with the Clickbait?

[@joshbrown4759]

I want to go to your store more than anything I wonder where you are ?

[@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.

[@rtaylor1105]

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

[@jaredappleseed7037]

They were called axle nuts back then 😅

[@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😂

[@underpressurepressurewashi6688]

no other rim would fit the blammo was a pain in the ass

[@dustinsiegrist1533]

i use vinegar to get rust off. works fantastic!

[@muiotakappaepsilon]

Bike build off right now!!!

[@tototinoco]

I will buy Phu a pair of sweet vans

[@joeyripswell]

yo REI is about to charge me $95 per wheel to swap out my single walls for new doubles... $160 for the rims $190 for the labor $350... WTF

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Holy crap!

[@davie914]

What’s the name of that tool he’s using 6:33

[@BlackyBrownDestruction9337]

Ace hardware probably have it

[@tototinoco]

You should add the grease and the job

[@BigDaddyKai620]

I usually just head to the hardware store.

[@illwarez899]

Wtf use kerosene or diesel cleans rust

[@mikem9366]

Where's the bike shop Vegas ??

[@mr.jetskii3870]

i wanna see ethan vs alf game of bike tbh

[@warlike3934]

Home depot cap nut, duh!

[@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.

[@8bitsamurai6]

This guy has to much fun.

[@Terps_N_Trichs]

That seat is worth $100 😂❤

[@COBBADAMS]

You made Dave proud!

[@Yourtruthmightnotbemine]

To the person who brought the bike to him…and constantly commenting on things: TBH, if you know so much dude ,wtf are you there for? And if you are competent would you not be able to restore it yourself?? I respect this geezers opinion more than your critique because he identified parts and models correctly. If you knew anything you’d fix your bike yourself because it was all simple shit a numpty could resolve! Take a chill pill stfu and learn something about fixing your own bike!

[@fallenhobbit6554]

LOL ALfredo, the guy commenting, is a former Pro bmxer and former employee of this shop. He does these weekly vids to help get more exposure for his former boss that is the owner. Everything he is saying is for comedic effect. You are so unaware of whats going on.

[@Yourtruthmightnotbemine]

@@fallenhobbit6554 yeah I’m so unawares that I fix my own bikes since I was 6 years old and I don’t get satire or why anyone would take thier bike to the shop to be restored then troll the whole process for views and profit!! So my response is that I just think you lot should be watching the fxxxing comedy channel instead, or you all muppets who think it’s funny need to fxxxoff and troll the shopping channel! ….. Millennials???!!! All of a sudden u tube is the universal employer of the proverbial millennial waste of space man! You all are Saying nothing of value… for anyone.. but trying to get paid for it!!!! Anyway seems I DO know what is going on ……but I’m not down with the gay lord wanker parade!🥱🤫

[@kenwinsor1914]

The Face 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@tomjudge7920]

Just get it re chromed

[@timkelleher2052]

Definitely worth it 👌

[@RiCH_926]

Snoop dog wiggle wiggle

[@RadBMXBuilds]

He lied! Time for a trip to Home Depot

[@brianN9955]

Good videos

[@richielebron5898]

Don't force it!!

[@ivanvolkov2239]

I'm strictly vintage mongoose if it's about old-school bmx Im been involved in builds on this type of bmxs but idk why it's not bout the value to me yeh bro dnt try to much on these types of bmx just shine them up it's the vintage mongooses that need to be focused on and kept these types of bmx r all the same to me it's like a huffy lol 🤣 I tell others this basicly a huffy to Me cause I been asked why am i all bout mongoose no one gets it mongoose has the history it started alot the vintage first generation frames there unlike every other bmx even the 90s mongoose frame I don't like them basicly a huffy

[@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.

[@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.