Giant Factory Racing's Dave Garland's Pro Mechanic Toolbox Tour

Dave Garland is one of the most experienced MTB mechanics in the pits.
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Here Dave gives you a tour of his tool box, as you can see attention to detail is key to make his daily job as easy as possible.
Awesome stuff! What tool could you not live without? Let us know down in the comments.
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[@doonhilla]

Just stumbled on this. Damn, R.I.P Dave. Sadly missed, never forgotten.

[@derekhobbs1102]

Love the flesh and bone torque wrench. My elbow clicks when doing certain jobs.

[@coolmusic1579]

Snap On adjustable wrench, good for taking wheels off of huffy bikes, quill stems, adjusting seat posts. 😄

[@MyDjmatt]

This has got to be the best mountain bike channel😄 I like this channel better than gcn. Don't tell Matt or sy

[@D0WNT0WN]

interesting argument about not using torque wrenches. Never heard a team mechanic argue that it's better to go by feel. Awesome vid as always. -Alex

[@deecarter1059]

Sounds like total bo@@@@ks.

[@mattgriffin6280]

He has been around for years!! Theres a video of him building one of the 2011 CRC Nukeproof's for Lewis Buchanan

[@5050killerboy5050]

More mechanical stuff please!!!!

[@RaulMotoADV]

Nice box!

[@invisiblewill]

How to whip tutorial please! great vid as always :)

[@Rallygupta]

It would be interesting to know how often they rebuild the bikes. After every race meeting, etc? And how often things like suspension is serviced, bearings changed.

[@ColinBarling]

1.48 Got The Same Digital Pressure Gauge I Use All The Time

[@aaroncross91]

when did dave leave the chainreaction team? this guy is so good at his job

[@wheelgood]

Does anybody know where one can get the tool boards with the elastic he is using?!

[@DanRoddy]

The difference between what a mechanic on a factory mountain bike team has at his disposal and those on a continental or world road team is pretty extreme. It's testament to the skills of these boys if they can keep the show on the road with this kit. Presumably they must have a parts van somewhere like the Athertons? Incidentally, Garland. Not in anyway related to the Garlands shops, formerly of Bristol parish? Sounds like he could be.

[@DunHaveNameMeh]

3:54 - What i do to my girlfriend . . . Plot twist- I dont have one :(

[@Be4tJumper]

:( me too

[@hawkpilot2312]

+Tapoto Meehh this comment didn't get nearly enough likes

[@tizzadh]

What brand are that tool box? more mechanics tool box and team pits please!

[@owenconnelly8924]

Do a vid on suspension travel pls

[@GGorman177]

Did I miss the point where he said he had a bleed kit?

[@DJMirkaCerny]

I miss you so much love :(

[@marcosrorogeriorogerioferr4361]

Thank You my bike dollus

[@Shithappenswhenu]

Old school but cool guy. If that adjustable is he's favourite, I hope someone has shown him Knipex pliers wrench by now!

[@melvinsantak8619]

Why don't you make a Truck Tour for Giant Factory Team like you did for the Otter teams

[@Mike-tg8pv]

My toolbox consist of a set of allen keys, a grunge brush, a sag indicator, and a rag. I keep it in a XL dirty sock

[@grahamstanley3057]

Nice setup 😂

[@hairypaulmm7wab195]

The Most important thing that Dave Garland uses every time he works on a bike is... Many years of Experience.. - After spending most of my life in various fields of engineering I have developed a reasonably good 'feel' for certain tools and fixings. - I am sure that pro mechanics like Dave can also get Torque on fixings within spec (or certainly very close) - I would feel totally happy to ride anything he built using his accumulated experience without a torque wrench. ++ Note ++ If you don't have years of experience to work with it is always best to use a decent quality torque wrench to be 100% sure the job is done right :-) Thanks to GMBN for bringing this neat Toolbox Tour to us - Keep up the fine work lads!

[@atomicbomber771]

Is this the dh team?

[@gmbn]

atomicbomber771 Correct yes, Dave works for the Dh team. Cheers Marc

[@spencerpras]

Building six wheels a day? I can't even build one...

[@snookdog9995]

Hi

[@Wasmachineman]

Telemetry for bikes.. now I've seen everything!

[@deecarter1059]

He's clearly very new to it.

[@registeredtocomment]

Stainless (or any other steel) fastener to aluminium alloy structure should have a washer underneath the head of the bolt. Anyone with basic mechnic/engineering experience knows this - torque wrench or not. And an adjustable spanner? In a toolbox used on one brand of bike that rarely changes from race to race?

[@user-tb5bz7jv3b]

bike

[@natsharp5374]

The only thing that could make this video better is a GMBN drink bottle

[@cdabcdefg12345]

Weight weenie mechanic?!??

[@kristofferhansen9159]

Jo

[@tristansaucedo6395]

100000

[@ErwinMeulman]

More mechanical stuff, repair carbon.

[@deecarter1059]

Those old Maglites are garbage. He should upgrade to a lighter, more powerful and more reliable LED light.

[@jasoncross6151]

Adjustable spanners should be banned, there is a tool for every job! Despise them.....

[@wheelgood]

Jason Cross I don’t normally use them but the one he shows is different. It’s a Snap On and very tight fitting. I use Hazet as well as Swiss pattern ones from various makers. Never had one slip and don’t think I will. Nor have I damaged any fasteners. I’ve invested thousands in Snap On, Hazet, Elora, Stahlwille, and other wrenches but sometimes an adjustable is not only the right tool but the only tool. And there are also the Knipex wrench pliers that are safer than most regular wrenches.

[@DanRoddy]

The difference between what a mechanic on a factory mountain bike team has at his disposal and those on a continental or world road team is pretty extreme. It's testament to the skills of these boys if they can keep the show on the road with this kit. Presumably they must have a parts van somewhere like the Athertons? Incidentally, Garland. Not in anyway related to the Garlands shops, formerly of Bristol parish? Sounds like he could be.

[@DanRoddy]

The difference between what a mechanic on a factory mountain bike team has at his disposal and those on a continental or world road team is pretty extreme. It's testament to the skills of these boys if they can keep the show on the road with this kit. Presumably they must have a parts van somewhere like the Athertons? Incidentally, Garland. Not in anyway related to the Garlands shops, formerly of Bristol parish? Sounds like he could be.