DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE WHEN BUYING BMX CRANKS!

[@jdm91hatch]

I recommend profile column cranks burly 3 piece and they are pretty lightweight left and right side drive

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Those are solid!

[@cericj99]

I'm Old School. 35 yrs ago it was RedLine Flight 401's 180mm

[@cfmechanic]

Thanks again bro my daughter just got her epic shirt today she loves it says it's the most comfortable shirt ever. I will send a pic of us both wearing them.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Holding you to it!!

[@johnfiscal4989]

When ever I get a bmx ima remember this 💯

[@AlfredoMancuso]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@anwillfielies9512]

Where can I buy some of your parts

[@gerb.fallss]

you didnt remember it

[@fernandosegura7296]

These Epic bmx videos are what I look forward to

[@KevinRoadrageGarage]

So what sprockets are best for certain riding types? what sprockets are good for heavy people or jumping?

[@realrobbyqsauce331]

Love all that candy behind you thinking of all the crazy set ups. That could be done

[@3rdWorldNola]

3 piece more choices (cranks and sprockets) but have to make sure to center the spline, 2 piece stronger, lighter n simpler but less sprocket options, not able to switch left or right foot drive and usually more expensive. Good points. 👍

[@erarandom1116]

Just bought an almost new refurbished Powerlite Spitfire frame freshly painted with new decals and looking for some 3 piece cranks and shopping on Ebay, any recommendations? I don't want to get some cheap knockoff brand.

[@YOUTRIPPINMAN]

Back in the day redline flight thanks for the best. How do they rate today?

[@nizarlutfi5981]

I wish bikeshop in my city explained the parts like him. They always said “That one is more expensive than this one” whennever i asked what is the diff betwen 2 parts. . And its not even a bmx shop. Only selling few bmx parts

[@AlfredoMancuso]

There are very few BMX only shops, sadly

[@nizarlutfi5981]

@@AlfredoMancuso sadly yes... :(

[@Craneop817]

Hell yeah appreciate the info enjoyed this vid

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Appreciate you watching!

[@KuwaharaBMXRider]

I’m running 1980s Gen 3 profile cranks and 1980s redline 401 cranks on my bikes 😂

[@markocoro2196]

i have just watched 3 episodes on bottom brackets and i must say very informative and relatable. Good job.

[@felipenava4460]

When will epicbmx have an online store?

[@owendagenais837]

Can you do crank length

[@gabrielcomstock6285]

great video reminds me when i used to work at my local bike shop!!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

🙏🏻😊

[@rafepapi9198]

I've had the colony colonial cranks for over 8 years and never stripped or seased a bolt. Only happens with bad maintenance

[@shanebogenreif2789]

I had a pair of 180mm Hutch Aero Speed crank.

[@Kurzgesagt03]

So, lesson is, DON’T STRIP THE BOLTS!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Amen!

[@michaelevans6205]

@@AlfredoMancuso Yo alfredo I don't know if this is crazy but is it possible to get classic primo power bite spindles anymore the square ones I have looked all over the place online but cant find one I figure there not in production any more. Could just be im in canada but who knows I think I found a titanium one on ebay looks good but its marked hollow bite and gt and bunch of other brand names I think just for the search engine I messaged the guy too and hes doesnt seem to know what hes selling. I looked seems primo and gt made the same crank or at the least look very much the same I never had a gt one but ended up with 2 primo power bites bought one new back in the day and bought a used dirt jumper of some guy and it came with the classic power bite. just hoping to scoop a couple see how long I can use those bastards

[@staticteg4953]

Thunderbolts are the best cranks i have ever bought hands down, just be careful not to cross thread and strip your bolts anywhere on your bike obviously. But I think 2 piece cranks are stronger I've broken bolts on 3 piece cranks before having less Hardware equals less places for Hardware to break and welds are stronger than bolts

[@vintagerustfilmstv7801]

Don't tight aggressively

[@Chillinn916]

Welds also warp and can affect the integrity of the metal also.

[@alonsoescala4902]

Fiend still does the 2.5 piece combo with the wedge system to remove unwanted play, they are nice cranks but over time they get some play so you have to tighten them once a month at least if you are riding hard

[@pauljames1978]

1:35 I had Primo power bites on my S&M holmes 99 model the pinch bolts alway's cracks the alloy on the end of the crank arms in between the pinch bolts i think thats why the Superbite cranks was made out of heat treated chromoly and have no pinch bolts

[@YOUTRIPPINMAN]

These are really great videos. Do you have an awesome personality. That hair is model potential.

[@TheOne-yc1wt]

Damn I was looking forward to some 1 piece cranks to take me back to the 90s lol

[@Musha_Sazabi57]

True! i still have my old one piece mongoose crank set from the early 90's.... 😊

[@Something141]

Can you make a video explaining headset bearing and sizes?

[@amberalexisfit]

Don't forget the the 2.5 piece cranks such as the BSD substance XL V1 and V2. This is because you can use spline drive on the left side of the crank, so essentially a 2 piece crank with 3 different drive options. LHD, RHD, LHD SPLINE DRIVE and with investment casted bosses that are welded flat, no more ankle dusters when learning whips. IMO The best option is 3 piece because if you ever bend or strip a spindle you can replace it. If you are dropping off roof tops and hard on your landings you may need to go with 24mm cranks, I'm Partial to Profile's THE COLUMN Cranks. you can run LHD or RHD because they are only spline drive. They are seriously burly and with the new RNC heat treated Ti 22mm Spindle they are light and strong enough for park riding, benefit is you damage one arm you can buy a new arm not the whole crank, My money is on Profile, Lifetime warranty, and you can buy arms individually, as well as spindle. I do like the Odyssey Tunderbolt cranks a lot too, hard to beat the lifetime warranty there either.

[@LifeBehindBarsCo]

How do I know if I need a 19mm spindle or 22mm spindle to fit my bike

[@wkjones96]

I have a Haro Shredder Pro bike with a one piece stock crank. I want to know how big of a crank that I can put on it.

[@moatasemmohyie7168]

I have a problem with my rant bangin 48 cranks, i have a little bit of bush in the non-drive side arm (left arm). Also the bolts loosen up when i play

[@jamescole2093]

Good information dude! If you could add a fifth reason would it be they look cool? You know like “form and function”

[@jamessorsby7419]

Dude I used to have those fly cranks. Can you still get them anywhere?

[@kevinhemphill491]

Do you guys have a website that people can order parts from you guys ?

[@777TheChrist]

Do you have an online store? In awe of the pedal color variants

[@serchizm]

My kid inherited my original 1993 Dyno Nitro bike and wants to convert it from the original 1 piece to 3 piece cranks. What’s the benefit to having three piece cranks?

[@manilabikers1216]

Shout out dude and what you prefer a nylon pedal or a aluminum pedal

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Personally I like plastic. I could see PHU liking aluminum ones

[@manilabikers1216]

@@AlfredoMancuso thx alfredo

[@joelvideira5360]

Great video!!

[@mjespinosa4452]

Hi question for Mr. Vu I was wondering what you guys opinion on the rant bangin 48 cranks is and if they are durable enough for hard riding?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Solid!

[@gcloudstarbmx1788]

I will never forget about that bt is a China cobra freestyle good bike

[@gcloudstarbmx1788]

Because am not sure if it's good

[@vl995]

Shadow finest or thunderbolt?

[@nightshadefern162]

I might be missing something, but couldn’t you just flip the two piece crank over and push it in the bottom bracket from the other side- to make it left or right? I just did my first ever three piece- went with a Redline flight. The old square drive was worn out and the end bolt was bent. It went together pretty well, but both the crank kit and the MCS spider & chainring kit were missing the 22? (might be 15/16) to 19mm reducer spacer thing. So I turned one out on a drill with a file (like a lathe). Works perfect.

[@Wallacewade658]

Hey qestion can a 3 peice crank that takes fitt bearings now would it work if u use only normal bearing packs instead of a fitt bearing ?

[@Fvkturbos]

Thank you so much! Been planning to get new cranks for Christmas so this helped!

[@robbyota5598]

I only run one piece cranks. every 2 and 3 piece crank I have, I've snapped. Can you run a one piece crank with the new sealed bearings? 83 Haro sport

[@nathanelder5285]

You forgot to talk about the 1-piece cranks :)

[@bryancondrey6457]

Wondering if they still make the Red Line Flight Cranks Type 2....most indestructible cranks for heavy riders of old...old as in 1980's old.

[@anthonyayala5842]

Great advice!

[@ryanace7914]

Alf can I make my 3 piece weld to 2 piece?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Yes you can!

[@ryanace7914]

Thanks sir ✌️

[@DirtyTJ97]

Im getting a bmx bike soon. What would you recommend for my budget? $300

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Subrosa Brand makes some killer bikes for that price point

[@mikeaze423]

Whenever I was a kid I bent 2 sets of profile 48 spline and had better luck with 8 spline cranks growing up.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

you must have been a beast!

[@mikeaze423]

@@AlfredoMancuso have 2 very bad ankles now 😆

[@AlfredoMancuso]

@ I know a little something about that haha

[@KamranBmxflat]

Thank you

[@BigJim_909]

Hey what’s the difference and what’s the big deal between the pinche bolt cranks and the press on cranks? Which is better, which is inferior???

[@brandontaft2986]

Thunderbolt crank tree bike co makes a spindle drive sprocket for it

[@roberthuffmann8204]

I wish he’d have discussed crank arm length

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Next video

[@bcauv21]

I love your videos! Consistently great content

[@willienillie6337]

I’m rebuilding an OLD miraaco bike. 3 piece crank, any suggestions ?

[@christopherrobinson9690]

The most important part of the bike ! IM AO!

[@danielzamudio9658]

Which one is better for a 29in SE bike ?

[@normannorman1023]

the crank weight at 2 kilo?o what weight?

[@cfmechanic]

Man I miss those primo cranks

[@AlfredoMancuso]

They’re dope For sure!

[@emzc9263]

which is better 8spline cranks or 48 spline?

[@vishalpatade4278]

Love your work mahn, Make a video of best bikes of we the people.

[@isaacfarley566]

Alf if I am a big guy should I get 3 pice or 2 pice

[@AlfredoMancuso]

No difference in strength. So your choice my big homie!

[@HueMongussD]

just avoid old school 3 piece cranks. You'll destroy them.

[@Thirsty_5.0]

What does the Framed 29er have? Any recommendations and what I can swap in there? I am a big dude. 6 foot, 300 pnds and my bike makes a creak only when peddling and am thinking i need to change something with the crankset/ barings or something. Any advice is welcome

[@c10visuals]

Could you do a similar thing with frame specs with the legendary Phu please?

[@RobinsonArias]

How can I order a crank for my se bike (big flyer ) 19mm 8 from your store. Thanks for the info.

[@tac0_]

Anyone know how to take stuck stevie cranks off.

[@XxLastWinterxX]

Hammer

[@roberthatfull3816]

Had many cranks over the years power bites .prince alberts .redline .hutch areospeeds .fsa .profiles .bsd.haro fusion.oddesey .wtp.my favorates where fusion cranks db turbo cranks and fsa smackdaddies and primo cromoly cranks as the arms where compatable with my powerbites .

[@HueMongussD]

Nobody told me about all these options when I was young, because there were no such options back in the day.

[@Bmxerswithdreadlocks]

What if i buy both? 😉 (INCASE i strip the 2 piece)

[@misterurbanist]

Can you fit a road bike crank to a bmx bike?

[@HueMongussD]

of coarse you can

[@jackkreutzer912]

Where’s your shop at

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Westminster, CA. Right by Huntington Beach

[@pauljames1978]

I went from a 1pc with American BB to Profile dj cranks with American BB, then Madera cranks with mid BB then back to profile 19mm cranks with Mid BB then fiend cranks with Mid BB im rocking now i found the 1pc cranks bend and the profile cranks work loose and with titaniam axle's stripped the spline's out the arms the Fiend cranks are solid no wobble no coming loose get some people and see what i mean 👍

[@biplobsardar3817]

I want to change my old school BMX crank. so what you suggest for Crank . Please help me dude

[@samholt4139]

Redline has some 2.5 piece monster cranks. Two and a half piece cranks i think they are alot better than a regular 2 piece

[@Mateo_mar]

I have a question but it is not related to the video. Until what size of pegs can be used with the animal kotulac multi-tool and with the shadow multi-tool?

[@nate2966]

I ride the bsd 24mm they are 2 piece and have 0 flex. I only do 24 now they are the BEST

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Those are dope!

[@mambocowboy]

BSD is killing it with alot of their products.

[@BensEdits]

Thundebolt best cranks on market by far

[@jaydenpearson8397]

You have been so so helpful through my custom bike-building process. I bought a complete 2013 STLN Sinner off of Marketplace because it had a full Chromoly frame. I have bought and installed new parts for everything except the frame at this point. Before I came upon your channel, I had some experience with bikes, but very little. For every part I have had to buy I went to your channel to research before choosing. You've taught me so much and have given me help when I couldn't find it anywhere else. Thank you so much. - your loyal fan Jayden

[@amandaburger3312]

Good helpful vid

[@travis_gentry5]

I want build a rim but Idk spokes size

[@AlfredoMancuso]

You want to build a wheel, what rim (the outer part of the wheel) and what hub do you have?

[@travis_gentry5]

@@AlfredoMancuso profile elite hub and gsport rim

[@macaulleyjordan1603]

@@travis_gentry5 use an online bmx spoke calculator, you just enter and rim and bub and it works it out for you

[@travis_gentry5]

@@macaulleyjordan1603 ok

[@zemertv5950]

I cant fucos the topic 😁 , those thing at the back ,pedals, grips, seat, bars make me full...its like a medicine for me...🤣🤣🤣✌✌✌

[@FRANK-cents]

has that glass counter shattered yet ?

[@extremexet]

The bsd substance cranks are a 2.3 piece cranks

[@killerkeks1110]

Is there a difference between 8T and 48T spindles that you can feel while riding? My current cranks have a 48 teeth spindle but the new crankset i wanna get has a 8 teeth. does it matter?

[@Abowhuntersjourney]

Man i have fought with too many 2 piece cranks back in the day to ever run one again If your a lazy teenager (like i was ) and dont keep up with the upkeep of ypur cranks and ride dirt or even just in the wet occasionally, your gonna have a hell of a time getting them off !! When i got my first profile 3 piece crankset i never looked back

[@scottmc8]

can you tell me how I can change my two-piece cranks on my SE bikes monster quad into three-piece cranks. it's a stock 24mm spindle 2 piece crank

[@AlfredoMancuso]

You’d need to buy 3 pieces cranks, kzbin.info/www/bejne/enLHk3aqbt2gZqs

[@DjDoug7]

Awesome !

[@VAustin89]

2-piece are a pain to remove especially when changing sprocket sides.. Even with a 170mm 2 piece vs a 165mm 3 piece the 2-piece are still iighter. But both cranks that I own have lasted me for 4-5 years.

[@Hernandez9699]

What about 165, 170 and 175mm arm lenght?

[@ellensimon339]

Ask phu vu how to start a bmx bike shop I'm thinking about doing that kind of business let me know thanks man

[@AlfredoMancuso]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWWXeJiMoq-Hl7M

[@fgmedia8043]

Eclat spire cranks are a 2/3 piece system

[@joshedtorres9126]

Can you do a video about safety gears on your next upload? Thankyou so much. Im a big fan from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@HueMongussD]

How you gonna use a left crank arm on the right side? Are you forgetting that the pedals are left hand threads? You're going to unscrew the pedal from the crank as you pedal the bike.

[@stevenjamesdavis22]

Awesome videos, man! I really wish I would have watched all these before I bought that 21.25 TRL (I'm 5.8 160, but as you said, if it's not a BMX place, they don't know shit.). But, it's okay, I'll just learn on the bike and build one slowly. That Peg episode was super insightful. I just started riding again. Im 32 yrs old. I'm injured right now because of some gnarly crashes on some sketchy dirt jumps here in the 209. I just wanna ride!

[@PumaM90]

That's crazy you and I are in similar situations. I just started riding my bmx at 31. I also bought my bike from a place that doesn't really cater to the BMX crowd, oh well. I went with a Fit Bike 22". So far I just use it for a bit of exercise, to commute to all my local shops and to my job since I live so close to work. I haven't tried doing any stunts other than a hill bomb here and there.

[@jamiewalker9501]

if your just riding to get from a-b top tube size is irrelevant and if anything probably the longer the more preferable for comfort on distance riding but if you go trying to learn tricks your gonna have a really hard time and progress really slowly, at 5.8" for tricks you don't want any longer than a 20.75" top tube and your chainstay length, stand over height and bottom bracket height will come down to what style of riding you want to do, for example if you want to be a street beast a 13" or lower chainstay is favourable, if you want to be park tech rider same applies on chain stay lengths, if you want to go high and flow 13.5" and higher is best, and if you wanna ride trails anywhere from 13-13.75" is best, stand over height comes down to, higher easier bar spins harder tail whips, lower harder bar spins easier tail whips, hope this explains and helps well enough

[@eddienolan7129]

5'8" here too. Currently ride a 21". Considering getting a 21.25"..i'm thinking it will feel better doin manuals, won't loop out so easily? Easier to control in the air? How does 21.25" feel to you?

[@stevenjamesdavis22]

@@eddienolan7129 i feel like its harder to control in air for me (casings too I also just suck too so meh) but, while doing manuals is good and stable. I just cruise on it now. Still wish I got a street bike though, as now most of my area is street.

[@killerzandy]

If you strip one of those thunder bolt cranks you’re doing well

[@peterlang5047]

Do bmx people not know how to turn bolts without stripping?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

People in general, not just BMXers lol

[@ArmTheCreative]

Titanium spindle. Ooooooo. Me likey

[@hunterbadass1714]

That’s the shop I go to

[@lawrencematos7493]

@09:19 I can make my bike lighter by getting my big ass off of it ….lol