9 Mechanical Skills Everyone Should Know | Essential MTB Maintenance Skills

[@AB-vt1cp]

When Doddy talks tech stuff why am I hypnotized?! PS: I'm an aircraft engineer and tech stuff is the back of my hand but this always gets me..

[@wendiadr583]

completely agree, even for non speaking english like me

[@ulukai_555]

Naaah that the 'stach effect, those things should never have come back. Well appart if you're working in the police. XD

[@winstonprovost9574]

I'm an AMT, similar story!

[@russelltaylor1500]

Yea mechanical fitter here but still find myself watching.....

[@davejohnson3474]

@@ulukai_555 he does look like a bent copper with that tash lol

[@stefromfortworth]

The only thing more expensive than not looking after your bike, is paying someone else to do it.

[@mrdudemanmwane8963]

I would say that doing it yourself is pretty close. I work at a shop and we make a lot of money fixing mistakes of the home mechanic

[@ThunderConker]

​@@mrdudemanmwane8963 Haha, it's the way around for me. I'm still an amateur, but I always need to fix my bike after it's returned from a big repair at the bicycle maker. Working on your bike needs to be done with time and love!

[@Kibbelingg]

@@mrdudemanmwane8963 I can believe that, but if those home mechanics learn from their mistakes and persist they will get good eventually and save money on the long run.

[@JZ-xu3vg]

I think it took like 33 hours to figure out how to properly adjust a break pad after taking it apart because it was loose... the mechanic is way cheaper.... sigh

[@flippy66]

I'd say not doing it is far more expensive. If you don't do it at all then that's going to cost you much more. Buying tools is also expensive, especially for parts you rarely need to get to. Better to take to a shop in that instance. Everything in this video is 101 basic.

[@davidking3699]

One tip for bleeding brakes... use elastic bands to hold the levers 'in' overnight... that normally forces any bubbles up out of the system. Also Doddy, get over to Blake's place and make his bike storage more secure...

[@andygilbert1877]

David King I do that , though I use a cable tie.

[@davidking3699]

@@andygilbert1877 Yep, works as well, but I think the rubber band has some give to save the seals being under pressure for 6-12 hours overnight, plus it does provide constant tension to ease the bubble up and out... a zip tie just holds it in one place but with no subtle load to activate the physics of it all...

[@HUSKY7-1]

Just spent a sunny morning sat in the garden putting patches on some innertubes the ‘old fashioned’ way. Totally agree with it being very therapeutic.

[@rubbersidedown1356]

While you spent your sunny morning in the garden patching innertubes I spent my overcast morning shredding 20 miles on my tubeless setup. Stay shreddy.

[@Mark-gd5vr]

@@rubbersidedown1356 no one cares

[@weezerblink194]

Man im glad I found this guys channel. I woke up this morning and my tire was flat. I was like noooooooooo!. Then I noticed my tire was a tubeless tire so I of course get on youtube and look up how to replace them and I find the "how to repair tubeless tyres" video. After watching, I figure out that all I have to do is air up my tire, spin it a few times and its repaired. Checked back a little later and its holding the psi. This guy saved me from buying a whole new tire for no reason because im a dumb dumb and bought a crazy expensive trek bike without knowing anything about bikes. Now im binge watching all GMBN Tech videos and holy crap, I had no idea there was so much that go into MTB maintenance. Thankfully, GMBN Tech exist.

[@rileygray195]

Thanks for this! I avoid bike shops because my local store took a month to unscrew a front axle, so this should help with my servicing

[@hendrixinfinity3992]

RJ the Bike guy and Park Tool for the nitty gritty, GMBN/GCN tech, Berm Peak and Spindatt for big picture stuff.

[@garyhamman8934]

Good encouragement, "something to aspire to" is a good way to communicate the very tricky business of maintaining ones mountain bike. Being a bike tech myself at my city's bike collective, where I volunteer, and work on retro bike to get them back on the trails for the community. "Rewind" bikes roll in every day as donations. Thank you! I find your tech show helps bring my skills up to date. Keep ur wrench clean! Good day!

[@xandersaliba7794]

Nice. Well I learnt something today. Nice work doddy

[@bikerepairs8867]

I read that as daddy lol

[@dvg716]

Simon Chipling i always do lol

[@lukecooper1993]

@@bikerepairs8867 same here lol I was just sat there crying with laughter

[@JG0929]

This dudes hair looks like he’s going fast even if he’s not on a bike.

[@savemankind738]

lol , your comment made my day , I was sitting here thinking is this a hair product advertisement

[@Kev5565]

The hair says fast but the moustache says slow.

[@curiousgeorge555]

He resembles Pete Townsend a bit. Seems like a great chap.

[@esinduhije1]

😂😂😂👌🏿

[@curiousgeorge555]

@TJ Thunder Haha, too funny!

[@sutusmihaly]

..hey doddie..just wanted to thank you for your way of sharing your technical skills with us..its always inspiring..you and your guys at GMBN got me back to mtb after almost 26 yrs ❤️ great job..great videos..a lot of fun with you..keep on riding 🖤 🖤 🖤

[@todddouglas7983]

Thanks Doddy, Todd here, from philadelphia pa, usa. just got back into mt. biking 2 years ago. Last time I really mtb biked was the 80s. diamondback apex with shimano dx groupset, rigid. Bike got stolen outside gfs house, and I still married her. shoulda got a new bike. Now, just got first fs bike. Nukeproof reactor exp. al 27.5 wow. just wow. Really enjoy your work. very helpful to this 56 yr old newbie! loved the vid of you and parktool stash man talking about newer tech in mtb biking. Thanks brother doddy, toddy.

[@neuregel]

For years i shuttled my bikes to the bike shop. A year ago, I bought a bike stand and every paycheck i would buy a tool or tool set and with the help of KZbin over the course of the year with proper tools for the job I've taught myself. I can now remove install cups unthread and regrease my bottom bracket and change if necessary. Do simple things like chain or change rear cassette or front chainring.... Recently swapped front fork cut and installed ⭐ nut. Saves so much time and 💰 and i love my MTB even more!

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, I would add a tip about hex/allen keys, and indeed all spanners or wrenches if you prefer. Always think in advance what would happen if it slips, or shears etc where will your hands and fingers end up. Particularly working around gears and chain rings. Make sure a slip results in your hands falling away from danger points. Everyone who works with tools learns this the hard way, so avoid it from the start.

[@benjacobson7490]

also, clean off the bolts because the grit in them will erode your bolts and tools

[@sweeflyboy]

Haha I've always had a phobia of this

[@creekboi7]

I punched my brake rotor the other day.

[@1SyncGames]

@@creekboi7 punched the chainring the other day and needed 5 sitches, definitely be mindful of where your hand will go

[@arthurthain2507]

Mtbs always have tires..... me: remembers Sam pilgrims vid of him shredding his jump bike with no tyres 😂😂

[@sevenravens]

I just carry the exact size tools I need for my bike on the trail, 2 Allan heads and a 8” Crescent wrench.

[@doomracing5527]

Good stuff as always Doddy. I can do most if not all work on my bike, but i have learned 2 things from watchin GMBN. 1) I FEEL BEING 58 and have my ackes and pains i decided to get a new helmet. I ordered a POC like yoiguys ware. Not full face but the tactel. I want more than what my giyro gives. 2) i got the samegrips you all use. They feel great. Keep up the good work. Maybe a video on adjusting mechanical disk breaks.

[@newttella1043]

Doddy: "...like bleeding a radiator at home". Me: my forced air heating system is why I fail at brake bleeds.

[@NDemanuele1]

Very helpful video! I normally just drop off my bike at the shop bi-annually for a tuneup and upgrades, etc. Now, that I'm sheltering in place, and just bought a new bike ( Ripmo) and have time on my hands, I have more time to learn. As Doddy stated, it is very satisfying to learn how to do things on your own. I really want to learn how to do the brakes and drivetrain. I have to admit, I'm a bit scared of F'ing something up though, with more technical stuff. Such as replacing the bottom bracket, or anything else that is attached directly to the frame. These bikes are damn expensive to purchase, and damaging something such as the frame is gonna cost you even more!..LOL. I guess I just have to be careful. The shop I go to has a real nice staff so they could advise me, and if I'm really lost, they don't charge much...LOL. I think it would be cool to build a bike from the ground up! Eventually.......

[@alisdairfyfe7175]

such a useful video, nothing felt too complex or over my head. Thank you GMBN Tech!

[@paddy1991]

Get a set of Torx and Alan key 3/8 ratchet set. You can get a long ratchet to give you great leverage. Use a mallet and a socket to shock loose seized bolts.

[@mdrobiuleislam8913]

Thanks a lot Sir, from Bangladesh.

[@gmbntech]

Glad you found this useful! Safe Riding! 👍

[@grantwallace1882]

I loved building up my Cove Hummer. It truly is MY bike.

[@IronMurrKat]

Absolutely LOVE these videos!!!! Thank you for making bike maintenance approachable for the novice home mechanic!!!

[@doubleL_S]

I'm glad I've never tried to maintain my bike. I do wonder how long it will last though. Once something breaks I'll just take it for a full service. Helps the community as well by paying someone to do it for you.

[@joselitopolanco3323]

Thank you very much for sharing this video.

[@stefromfortworth]

I’ve never known a bike to come with a shock pump.... 🤔 I know Canyon and a few other direct sale companies do it but no shops are giving out pumps with a new bike, or a fork

[@andygilbert1877]

stefromfortworth My Fox forks came with a pump...some years ago mind.

[@Cycle9568]

My Cannondale came with a shock pump.

[@joshevans3452]

My Trek did. My Scott did not. I believe it is a Rock Shox vs Fox thing but my Trek is several years old so they may not give them out anymore either.

[@williamroberge3696]

My sag was set correct at the shop on my new bike.however after 3 months i was not pleased w the shock bottoming often.and extra 50 psi solved this problem.

[@andreivalentin165]

Incredible video. Can't wait to start the next MTB project

[@diegodegodoisoares9214]

Excellent video Dude! Best of luck here from brazil!

[@mgoo1713]

When buying common tools like Allen wrenches, spanners, screwdrivers, or other tools look at buying mechanics grade tools like Mac Tool, Proto, or SK. They are often cheaper than Park tools and equal or better quality..

[@clintnieves]

Always a great show Doddy

[@vinnycleary6427]

Love this guy. Makes everything easier

[@jdwells7233]

Hammer on Doddy

[@henryrouland6075]

I know a kid with a full carbon Santa Cruz megatower with hope hubs, rims, brakes and rotors with kashima coat transfer post fox 36 front and a x2 on the rear and he can’t even do a small box about a meter long without going sideways and me and my mates are always stuck behind him at the trails

[@colinsissons8493]

I prefer to use a 3/8" ratchet with allen key sockets.

[@tykel3738]

This helped me alot thanks guys!!! Enjoy ur day everyone!

[@archieansell9160]

U can’t even have watched it...?

[@davidprice1074]

It’s been out for two minutes

[@tykel3738]

Mountain Bike Addict 🤦‍♂️😂👍

[@JJ-qo2sk]

Thanks Doddy! Really informative for a newbie biker like me.. biketowork frontliner..

[@niteryder50]

Since when do bikes come with shock pumps and forks sure don't come with them either. Good investment for playing around with settings though. Tubless easy to set up till it comes to seating it when normally better to make friends at local shop so they will let you borrow the compressor.

[@fahering]

Great video, Doddy! Chapeau!

[@CTroller]

Not buying that brake bleeding is an essential. Best left to the bike shop if you’re not inclined

[@madmaxsingletrack848]

Great stuff! I'd love to see a video about rebuilding cup and cone style front and rear hubs. Also one about servicing the rear cassette.

[@newttella1043]

Seems like Shimano hubs are the only ones with cup and cone bearings these days. But repacking bearing is a good skill to practice as I think that's why my Shimano hubs can last, oh going on 25 years now.

[@R00KIEo87]

6:39 ok setting sag on the suspension there are two types sack there are high medium and low the sag on your suspension if you're lightweight person you have it on their own of the softest setting in the medium setting as well if you're a heavy Rider you have it on the hardest setting but also there is a crucial moment wear certain riders have it on the hardest setting where they going off road and jumping on certain places by the toughness of the actual hard most of the Fall and takes the compressor of the pressurised bounce if it's too bouncing it's only there for likes a comfortable dancing ride for the lightweight people the medium weight people have to adjust it so it's like medium setting the heavyweight people that have to have it on a harder setting

[@trybutfail375]

I know I just watched a 15 minute advert but Doddy made it so entertaining

[@felisagatuna6257]

Great topic!! Very encouraging! Thanks

[@ChrisKim-eo9ku]

My friend being concerned about his air fork "What if I put too much air in?" Me: "Let some out" "What if I put too little in?" Me: "Put some more in"

[@rayred74]

Good edit Doddy, pitched kindly at newbies

[@MrChilensko]

Nice!! Thanks and regards from Spain.

[@mikebillets9671]

Great video! Thx

[@stevepratt9535]

Another great video Doddy !

[@Jmastarasta]

Man great stuff doddy really helpful video and just brings it home to really trying and building up your own skills. 🤙🏼

[@alfredfeuerstein9517]

Best haircut in the business 🦔

[@osvaldovegacasanova3559]

Thank you Doddy, great video !

[@lolxd3000]

not long ago i learned myself how to properly straigthen a wheel now i want to learn to build a wheel by myself

[@luci0rullz]

Doddy explains bike stuff. You listen. :>

[@renjisama4630]

Luci0 our master

[@R00KIEo87]

9:26 the cheapest setup it's a great advice but unfortunately cherry don't wanna go to because so I can come along with stand light terraces for any type of jet which is to do with a knife puncture it I have to do is twisted around into your tyre inflation of a Ford then you walking home so advised to any individual people don't go tubeless

[@rupedog]

Building a bike up is great, tho can be stressful if u dont have all the tools! E.g. crown race installer (made one from pvc pipe!)

[@willbmtb8937]

Abit misleading to say if your bike came with an air fork it will come with a pump for it. I’ve never had a shockpump given free with a bike. Good video, I learnt a few things. Cheers Doddy.

[@mauricejanssen5926]

D9nt forget about TORX keys.... And the problem of mistaking them as HEx type bolts...

[@Devast8r34]

Yall are amazing thank yall

[@josephryan5949]

A lot of information in one mouthful. I hope Doddy isn't going to go away and leave us on our own, lol.

[@cosmincostea8386]

Thanks i learn a lot of things , thanks again , Best regards Cosmin !

[@KaijinGaijin]

I just want to know which upgrade is the most satisfying...just kidding Doddy, keep it up!

[@stephtraveler7378]

Brilliant as always! First suggestion was the best...go slow when doing maintenance.

[@iainrossiter758]

Brilliant 👌

[@AnthonyIlstonJones]

So where does one obtain the nice riding jersey at 5:45? Black and gold is definitely one of my favourite colour schemes - anyone remember the John Player Special Lotus Formula1 cars of the 1970s? they got banned for being too fast (well, too aero actually), fairly typical of Formula1. 😁

[@KC_Duck]

I have dh inner tubes and I have not had a puncher for 4 years Michelin C6 if I recall the name correctly

[@Maltebyte2]

Here is me just buying a MTB next thing i know is im frikkin professional! FUN and AWESOME!

[@valerie_screws_around]

Well I have DOT 4 in my shimano brakes as long as you clean it properly beforehand you're totally fine

[@iancanuckistan2244]

Which of the 'nothing is more satisfying' skills was most satisfying?

[@uswwt]

I just bought a Giant Trance 3. I didn't get a suspension pump with it. Either things are different in the UK or my local bike shop took the pump :)

[@Tubeyou329]

Doddy you went from late 30s to mid 50s with that tash lol

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Not that it will ever be anything but a pipe dream, but looking at CRC for parts I am just completely lost when it comes to wheelsets and brake cables. The former I do not understand how I can tell if the rear is compatible with my groupset & casette or how to figure out how loud the hub is (I do not like the super loud rattlers), the latter I do not get what kind of cables you use for hydraulic brakes, because all I see are those with an actual steel cable inside (and as I understand hydraulic systems, you actually compress the fluid to actuate the other end, instead of pulling a cable). And it seems to be way more expensive than complete bikes, even when picking cheapish parts, and that does not even cover the cost for all the tools you need.

[@truantray]

Not sure why people push sealant through the valve tube. I find it much faster and less messy to just pour in the sealer before mounting the bead on the rim.

[@scz9048]

thanks for the tips!

[@jhm054]

or you could get t handle allen set from harbor freight for 10 bucks, cheap but more than enough to work on a bike

[@williamroberge3696]

I really enjoy the videos thanks so much for your help signing out from Middleboro Mass USA

[@williamroberge3696]

I almost ordered a new shock before I said to myself maybe we should check the pressure in it first the pressure was the same as day one

[@david029014]

Great vid!

[@ravindhanathanpanayan4172]

You da man Doddy!!

[@amychinlai4249]

I first see soo detail all make me know first Good !

[@williamroberge3696]

It also allows me to jump up on the curb to avoid trucks running me over which is a regular occurrence for the past four years here people hate bikes I thought it was just me I don't know maybe it is they are jealous

[@timfear593]

Hi there, I’ve been watching your videos and am really impressed. I have some basic knowledge from years of taking bmx and grifters apart as a kid in the 1980’s, but would love to learn how to do things properly with the purpose made tools. My goal is to up cycle bikes and donate to charity. I cant find any courses running near me at the moment, wondered if you could advise me where to start and which videos you have made that would be most relevant. The bikes would be of all kinds rather than just mtb’s. I have a gravel bike myself. Many thanks in advance

[@Heath3250]

Picked up a trek fuel ex 8 a few weeks ago. Is it supposed to come with a shock pump? I’ve wondered.

[@thecrazys1ime516]

Question. I'm fairly new to mountain biking, and I don't no if you can add rear suspension to a mountain bike front suspension mountain bike. Is it possible?

[@paddor]

I'm right before skill #9!!! I'm really thinking about building a bike from the ground up. I still love my Propain Tyee from 2018, but sometimes I wish I had a dirt jumper to do more hopping and pump track stuff. What are good dirt jump frames for a 6'2 (188cm) guy?

[@bensneller5797]

Where are the highline 7 giveaways?

[@williamroberge3696]

No Trails anywhere around here only houses unless I want to travel 20 miles to get to them

[@michaelb5972]

Can you get a trail pump for your fork and tyres combined or do I need two separate pumps?

[@williamroberge3696]

Btw i did 73 mph my first try w a new computer on my 2018 new fuji transonic.i was 20 lbs heavier

[@xodanny2955]

What can I get if I have a pike 160mm travel and canyon spectral

[@ИннаМуравьева-т3и]

Spent about 500 miles on it and so far so good. kzbin.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA Pros:1. Very light2. Solid quality build3. Fast delivery: It arrived 5 weeks earlier than expected.4. Easy assemblyJust a few cons but nothing major:1. Cheap tin tubes and had flat on first day... but not a big deal. I replaced the tubes.2. Seat is a bit uncomfortable but that's pretty much the same situation with most bikes.3. Seat post is a bit long/high for a smaller size 48 bike - had to saw 2 inch off to fit properly. The lowest setting is too high. The post locking system does not seem to hold well (perhaps because I saw 2 inch off).4. wheels are not tubeless compatible (from what I can tell)

[@hadrontec256]

What brand are those fancy allen keys? Seem great!!

[@leemoly]

Can someone help me plz..... Can't seem to find this online..... How do I know what size grommets to buy to stop the cables rattling from the exit of the internal routing?

[@daveybmtb]

They're universal mate

[@christopherbennett6916]

It would be really nice if you added affiliate links for the tolls you mention. Not only will that help your subscribers find the tools you mention, but Amazon you pay you the affiliate fee: it seems like you know what they are because there are quite a few links in the description already. You just may not be making an income form them. But yea please add the affiliate links for the tools.

[@Jac833]

What’s the best frame bike pump that will last

[@steveallen273]

Hi I have a seat but cant fit it to Liv Obsess because usual allen key too wide to secure seat bolts. Need short length on head probably half usual length. Trued looking for the expensive ones you show but cant find them...? Great vid

[@hemtbexperience]

Cool mustache bro..cheers from Iowa

[@Bushido192]

Hey hey! What's your thought on the Tannus Armour inserts instead of riding tubeless? My rims and tires are not tubeless-ready, and it would be more expensive to switch to tubeless than getting those inserts

[@josiahgolding7826]

Hi

[@juntams4263]

thanks for this video 👍🇵🇭