Blake Builds A Balance Bike | First Bike Cave DIY Project |

He's been building a #BikeCave for the past few weeks but as it's #GetRiding week here at GMBN Blake thought it would be RAD to build his little dude a DIY Balance bike from scratch! 🔧
The #BikeCave build will continue next week, but what else should he build in the new workshop once it's done? 🤔 Let us know 👇 and we can pick out some genius ideas!
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[@gmbn]

What else should Blake build in the bike cave❓💭 Let us know 👇

[@emilwahl7771]

A spaceship 😇

[@jona5178]

A bike for himself that are made of as much wood as possible 🤘👌

[@reincarnated5594]

Very fancy set of wooden handlebars in his favourite size

[@garypearson7683]

@@reincarnated5594 that's a broom handle then lol

[@garypearson7683]

A really old bike frame with as much high tech gear on it as possible and a top of the range frame (both hardtails) with loads o shite components on it and put them through their paces on same tracks etc etc 😁🤟🤙

[@steezuschrist7]

In today's episode Blake builds his dream balance bike with the ultimate geometry and wheel size

[@thefullstop23]

20 years from now *"Welcome back you beautiful people!"* - Charlie Samson

[@harperfilm4379]

Pretty sure his name is Boet because Boet means "brother" in Afrikaans

[@fingram5343]

HARPERFILM then why does he shout Charlie?

[@harperfilm4379]

@@fingram5343 Hmm true. He also calls him Boet on his Instagram though. Does that mean Blake has two kids?

[@cathnz9726]

@@harperfilm4379 I think it's a term like "kiddo" or similar.

[@xxgia92xx]

Hey Blake, add a bench vice to the worktop, it will come in very handy.

[@JCS2112UK]

He´ll keep that little bike forever and remember his dad build it for him for the rest of his live I hope. What a great project!

[@juuldebaets6179]

Week two: jump progression with the little boy

[@M3T2W01f]

Week three: north shore with the boy

[@mentho101]

@@M3T2W01f week four : whistler with the little boy Week five : rampage my dodu

[@juuldebaets6179]

Week 5: dc train gap

[@henrybowers2069]

Week 6: Darkfest with the boy

[@mentho101]

Week 7 : redbull hardline with the kids

[@justinpritchardkonk]

A man building a bike from scratch so enthusiastically for his son. What a great father you are, Blake. Awesome chap!

[@timoutdoorsfoster1938]

Hadn’t ridden mtb since I was 20, now I’m 37, and teaching my 4yr/old to ride + watching Blake, Martin, Doddy, Neil and the rest of GMBN squad has gotten me back in the saddle, riding 4 days a week on local trails and packing our backyard full of trails and features. You’re right Blake, KZbin is a great inspiration. Thanks boys!

[@garrettwright9979]

Can we see Doddy review this bike on the GMBN Tech Show?

[@Bundy67]

That! 👍👍👍🤞

[@tomp329]

I swear Blake could be a carpenter. he is that good 👌💯

[@carlstanton2550]

He'd be more suited to the joinery side of carpentry work, I don't think shuttering and framing roofs would be his thing, but definitely joinery! I think the fact he's a perfectionist helps alot too, but I agree with you, he's pretty good.

[@sb15549]

He was a junior drafstman before mtb

[@letojay1652]

I said the same last week 🤙

[@Wargwarn]

He probably was

[@johngalloway4960]

Seth bike hacks could man he’s so good at that stuff

[@corybrown9144]

He will get the hang of it Blake. My son just turned 2, he’s had his about 2 months now and he’s all over the place with it. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@nubin0807]

Balance bikes are amazing, used them for both my kids. My 2nd kid was riding a pedal bike at 2yo. Now at 3 going off mini ramps, down mini trails. Unfortunately had a fall on a flat path due to he wind, didnt expect it and broke his arm. He can't wait to get back on it. Endless talent by Blake, never ceases to amaze me, amazing work.

[@ParanormalAndroid]

great build blake! as a carpenter though, seeing you chisel towards your hand was terrifying!! one slip and you could have a really nasty cut- I'd recommend a bench vise (can be had cheap second-hand, look on facebook marketplace or ebay) or even just a couple of clamps to hold things down (can get them dirt cheap from any diy/tool seller) on a similar note, definitely wear a dust mask when working with power tools or sanding in a small unventilated shop like that! wood dust plays havoc with your lungs over time, and a proper mask can (literally) be a lifesaver. toolstation's disposable ones are a bit janky but fine for casual work- I'd recommend getting one rated at FFP2 or above. stay safe and happy building!

[@lucaslennon]

great advice mate!

[@marcusolsson287]

Love this! The Blake builds adds another side to the mountain bike culture that is so much fun and inspiring! Keep em coming!

[@MG-eu1hs]

Blake your energy is contagious! Fabulous man! I just can't deal with your son not having a seat man. You should also get your worktop clamp bru. You've got everything else.

[@jamesfreeman7826]

Blake hats off man! What a superb idea! Hope the little man loves it!

[@goldencrossbar5509]

Get him a GMBN t-shirt and some pilgrips, then he’s ready to shred🤘

[@uKBaZ84]

Blake is quality. 😂🤣 Keep up the good work Blake 👍. You keep making videos and we'll keep watching 👊👍

[@aeronus770]

To Blakes kid ten years from now: Your dad is an absolute legend!

[@marcinj6314]

First ever custom build & another New Bike Day for a little Charlie !!! So Awesome !

[@leithbowman2766]

Grim Donut episode 2 has taken so long there's even a kids version now

[@adammorton4753]

We all know they snapped the head tube off on the first ride and are too embarrassed to tell us.

[@stinky_bozo2604]

No

[@verogroenewoud9681]

Adam Morton its litterbugs still ok look at mike Levi’s insta

[@thomashardbattle4287]

Oh yes

[@harrybryson1130]

Aww so cute. You can tell how excited Blake is to be building his son a bike. Such an amazing father dude :)

[@GearHeadR116]

This is freaking genius. Im loving the Blake Builds series, its a great addition to the rest of the content. Also, you inadvertently went with my favorite color combo on a bike with the Grey and green/yellow.

[@caborstnik]

Very cool seeing Blake so excited about building Little Mans bike. Already a great father!

[@willshawyer7280]

“Welcome back you beautiful people” - Blake Samson

[@ugyentandin2968]

A wise man once said "I dont need the forks"

[@marcoepifani2475]

he's got the best intro on youtube

[@micahkruger8958]

A for AWESOME it makes me feel important

[@lachlanmtb7540]

@@micahkruger8958 same but I’m not

[@jake_the_snake_22hladik40]

I love how hyped Blake is to make something for his little kiddo!

[@davideriksson6887]

I was really disappointed to not find another bike cave build episode. Until I started watching. Nothing will ever top this.

[@gmbn]

More bike cave updates coming this weekend and next!

[@romaindandigne]

Blake: "I'm gonna build something" Brooms nearby: "Oh Sh*t, here we go again!"

[@garyriggs6998]

You’re a good man, Blake. My kids are all beyond the balance bike stage, but it was cool watching you build this for Charlie.

[@hvdeeck]

You're great Blake, keep doing this please! Might be interesting to build a service bike stand or even a bike hang system in your cave.

[@dorothyb.]

I am looking forward to seeing Neil do his bike cave. Doddy and now Blake have amazing caves. Neils defo to be next!

[@judsmtb2484]

My heart cant take how cute that thing is!!!!! 😍

[@0nurbis]

I am a carpenter, and this is actualy.... Fantastic !

[@chiccorocker]

Wow what a great dad building a bike for little man. Great result, he's going to have a lot of fun on it.

[@antrod4502]

Absolutely 100% awesome Blake. Cudos for wanting to get it spot on for the little man. Well done.

[@ru_mtb]

Blake you should build a big balance bike for you and then take it to the trails after lock down. love the Blake builds series

[@jakemolloymtb382]

gotta love blake

[@LOVE-62]

Great build Blake, little man is stoked on his new (EBB) Enduro Balance Bike. 🤘🏻

[@williamsinclair-withers8414]

Wow looks cool, talk about long,low,slack😂

[@dgmtb7834]

The bb headset is ingenious 🤘🏽your little man will be in crankworks soon

[@louisfuess6026]

He should build a fully with 15 millimeters of travel

[@jackshuttleworth6570]

Louis Fuess yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[@rasmusvedel]

That's basically just modding the fork on a Kokua - they're already soft tails.

[@ashtonvati1649]

Facts

[@chonventures]

Awesome project. And more than that, the energy you brought to it and pure joy was infectious. Keep up the great work!

[@oscarcollins4911]

Blake Builds are the best

[@nigelfox6683]

Awesome work Blake... fits the little man perfectly...

[@Lionsraws66]

Lovely sentiment in this video. Brought a wide smile to my face. Gr8 job !

[@sammybfilmsxtra-cinearray]

Make the most of this little man! He'll be riding 29s before you know it. :-) Also, might want to invest in a bench vice too.

[@MrShotlighter]

Yeh too right, mine takes me out for rides now - he's 36!

[@brandonbrunious]

Very nice! I like the window but, you need more light in the shed. Keep it up.

[@harrisonwilliams3585]

Wow, amazing video as always, keep up the great work!

[@justabirdwithaword]

Nice, and you can slowly upgrade the frame by just building a new frame occasionally. Until the day finally when the wee lad gets his first real bike. What a day that will be.

[@sidhissaria6640]

Honestly being Blake's son would be amazing because you would literally get the best bikes and free gmbn merch

[@Animatedron]

That was fantastic, so so so slack! Bloody adorable too!

[@leebarnes7943]

Blake is like the coolest guy ever..... Just, the coolest

[@DaveyJhones615]

This is so cool. Kid will love you for eternity. Keep them projects coming...

[@Top_Drivez]

Silky smooth paint for those silky smooth trails 👍👍👌

[@mtbrider8286]

That turned out amazing! Great job Blake!!!!!

[@TimeToPolka]

V 2.0 with adjustable head angle and a flip chip for adjusting the wheelbase. Great video. Have fun on wheels with your entire family.

[@teunluijbregts2533]

Somehow this bike is waaayyy cooler than any hyperbike I've seen in the last year 🤔🤔🔥🔥👍

[@marcobecerra5943]

beautiful what you did with your son he is the happiest nice video..

[@harperfilm4379]

OMG best idea ever! To clean up the sawdust, you could have a long tube coming off of a vacuum cleaner and put the tube in the floor board things under the shelves. Drill so large holes in the tube and then when you need to, just scrape the sawdust off the work top, hit the button, and it sucks it all up! You should give it a go!

[@geoffwoods3653]

Brilliant Blake, top job. Grips and the little mans name on the frame would be cool! 👍

[@jackrusher5101]

Been waiting this morning to see what the build would be today and I’m not disappointed! I wanna make one for my little girl now 😎 awesome work as always Blake 🤘🏻

[@TieriaZodak]

I just want more Blake.... Blake epic ride, Blake bikecamp, and I wanna see Blake jump

[@xpinete7109]

I don't know Who is happier you or your son, He will be so proud to have a dad like you. Next proyect would be a wooden berm

[@WillY1905]

Awesome project!! If I my suggest... I would add a little seat to the balance bike. Thanks for the inspiration man!

[@aakos26]

No need for seat. Slightly wet nappy does the job.

[@geddy1972]

Blake that balance bike is so cool. I bet you could start your own bike brand now.

[@benb2301]

The background music is fantastic!!! Good work guys

[@Basement_CNC]

He definitly needs intergreated storage and a mullet Setup otherwise he can't shred as nice 🤙🤣🤣 I Love your vids keep Up the good work👍🤟

[@haliac7117]

I know Blake is always so funny and crazy excited always, but new watchers would think he is going crazy from quarantine.

[@solarflare4345]

Damn, with that head angle he should be shredding techy descents in no time.

[@arcoulant87]

Chapeau,how long before little man wants some up grades on it

[@Arrow352]

Best Blake Builds ever!

[@brianrainey2739]

Awesome job Dad! I might recommend a shopvac and vise though....

[@liamward4742]

Whoah whoah whoah whoah, this was excellent...but where’s the fourth episode of the cave build!? I’m excited to see it and was looking forward to today’s episode! 🚲

[@gramps69cd]

Ride Little Man Ride and you will be Daddy;s riding buddy soon !! Cheers from Canada East Coast .

[@derrionroberts2780]

Top dad skills right there 👍🏻

[@adhdrenalin4392]

Haha mixing glue and saw dust to fill the cracks is the woodworkers equivalent of "A grinder and Paint make me the welder I ain't".

[@geew2993]

Yes , get it in the bike vault “ super nice “ 👍

[@micheleraible2796]

How cute. Your son is adorable.

[@bonemasterj]

Gotta hook up the little guy with some Pilgrips.

[@Oscar-zn2yn]

Love the lockdown vids

[@porterchesbrough5566]

what about a saddle?

[@evelasq1]

Lucky cute boy and a great father too!

[@jonnyscott8910]

A really cool video and the paint isn't grey it's "dark silver" and Charlie looks thrilled with it.

[@KevMk3]

that is fantastic and alot of work but Charlies face makes it worth while!

[@abcbruno9695]

Such a joy to watch your videos, keep it up!

[@izankhairy]

What a cool bike, one lucky fellow. 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@seanglysing6913]

Sick geometry man🤟🤟

[@williamcorbett6424]

Norco run bikes are sweet. My Boy who just turned 1 can get on it just fine!!

[@jackturner7209]

U should put green grips on his bars

[@ashtondrake3407]

Awesome job Blake.

[@vitalymakarov6405]

This is brilliant! And Charlie absolutely loves it! :D Looks much better from the original one! I think you should upgrade it with some Ergon Gd1 slim grips! :)))

[@allenncrystalking8517]

Man I need a parts and material list for this. Trying to teach my niece to ride but she's scared to take off her training wheels. I think this would be perfect to teach her on

[@dylanmoran8467]

bolt through axels and a slack head tube i like it....just wished after a 19 minit video we got too see blake shred the thing

[@magruderable]

You are awesome Blake.

[@AM1GK]

That is awesome, good on ya Blake.

[@marcinwilusz]

Dude you're the best. I just bought my boy salsa timberjack 20" he l loves riding, he had big crash today OMG. Love your built videos.

[@matthewgibbons2539]

you should add a vice to the bench, it will make everything so much easier and free up your hands

[@bugyi2312]

I think if you use bb as headset, you can't put it in the rain and it will stuck with rusty bearings! Now is better way! I love your build blake!😍😍

[@edmmaster8054]

Wow a lot of effort. But worth it lol

[@markcotton9883]

When is episode 5 of bike cave going to be out looking forward to seeing the end product