14 Extremely Useful Mountain Bike Tools | MTB Workshop Toolkit

[@gmbntech]

Do you have any of these tools?

[@raven2717]

Nope! And Had NO BIKE!💪

[@burnoutmtb549]

Nope but do you guys give shoutouts to less popular channels?

[@mtbriderahmad5435]

Yes but can't repair I broke my leg

[@svengeselle3985]

All except the co2 , love my gadgets and got inspired by doddys tech skills to reschool to bicycle mechanic

[@Rovers77]

Topeak ratchet and smart gauge! This 2 tools are the best i have so far for on and off trails!

[@RoderickGMacLeod]

Doddy, it's great that you said that chain "effectively stretches". A more accurate way to say it is that chains elongate through wear.

[@jelledenhoedt3418]

I had to use my chain tool today after 2 minutes of riding, glad I had one on my multitool. Saved my day

[@cb235]

Nail clippers are the best for cutting zipties, they round them off perfectly smooth!

[@Hockey-jk9kc]

Genius 🤯

[@cb235]

@@Hockey-jk9kc lol thx

[@chrisridesbicycles]

The oldschool method is using sandpaper after cutting cable ties.

[@cb235]

@@chrisridesbicycles nice

[@the_real_pete]

KNIPEX 78 03 125 Electronic Super Knips are the best for cutting zip ties... no sharp edges and no stand over

[@96_sn95gt]

Will definitely use this video tool shopping

[@th_js]

I feel like I've seen this video 5 times already

[@Jacob99174]

Amnesia?

[@th_js]

@@Jacob99174 Oh no

[@aminkhorasany_4676]

Seems they are running out of ideas

[@TeamCykelhold]

You mean a very long commercial for the sponsors? Yeah.

[@Rudy77212]

Gotta love it right?

[@heinrichstoltz1356]

Can wholeheartedly recommend the Topeak Tire Pressure Gauge. Been using one for years. Easy to use, and very well made. Just love mine.

[@DavidMaruca_]

Also, I really enjoy the craftsman 6gallon pancake air compressor. I found it for $150 online, and it's small enough to fit in your home or a small garage but has tons of power. Makes even the most stubborn tubeless setups a breeze, helps you clean off your dirty kit at the end of the day, and ofc helps you clean up your workspace too.

[@gunny6517]

I’m brand new in the MTB world and picked up my long awaited (ordered, thanks 2020) Trek Roscoe 6. I immediately picked up the Topeka Survival Tool Wedge Pack (which came with a fantastic tool kit and stored perfectly so no rattling). I also picked up the Muc-Off MTB CO2 Inflator Kit and the Muc-Off Tubeless Repair Kit (Thanks to your video’s I also carry vulcanizer), since I had the Trek @ Williamsburg (Thanks JP) upgrade my tires to Bontrager XR2’s tubeless. The videos you guys produce are so informative and useful! Thanks and please keep up the GREAT work.. Keep Peddling everyone!

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Just wrapped bike ,looking at tools to get next. Perfect timing as always Iceman 🧊 🛩

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Haven't got a good multi-tool or a tubeless repair kit yet I reckon I'll try one probably go for that one with a little knife blade on it

[@patherman6309]

T Handle wrenches are great when applying torque, but when the torque is not needed the the rotational motion is very awkward. You may want to check the Super T Handle with Metric Allen Set, compact with a unique spinning feature when torque is not needed.

[@charlie9ine]

Lots of good tips. The mini ratchet is my favourite tool. Tire gauge number two

[@jimig399]

Great advice on experimenting with tire pressure. Most people I ride with never even look at their tires before a ride. I check my tire pressure before every ride because it's important for the way I ride that my bike be absolutely consistent. I quickly check wheel trueness, spoke tension, brake function, tire pressure, axle security, headset tension, crank/pedal/saddle clamp security, shifting operation and shock performance. Before every ride. And i ride every day. But I ride at a higher level than most people I run into. It just goes with the territory when you ride professionally...your only as good as your equipment and equipment failure can cause serious injury or death. And if you don't think about it one day...that's probably the day that it's gonna fail and put you down. I speak from experience. I've had a rear wheel come off in a wheelie in my top gear because of a faulty quick release. Chain snapped and when the wheel came out my legs collapsed under the bike and the chain wheel rode all the way up my leg to my ass cheek. I got rolled into a ball with my bike. Hurt like a bitch. Left me a nice little scar as a reminder to go with several others to check my shit before every single ride. And I do. 😁 Happy trails y'all.

[@simonsmith7298]

For sure a Tyre Pressure gauge is a must. I like the Tyre lever quick link tool as well.

[@megatfaizarif690]

Some solid suggestions! I am with Doddy on tyre pressure gauge, best tool I ever bought.

[@CrookStarGaming]

The topeak chain pliers and mini ratchet set will be getting ordered

[@DavidMaruca_]

topeak mini ratchet is so good. i take that with me on every ride.

[@gordon7904]

Top ratchet is great but the plier tool is awful. Recently bought and both of them broke on trying to remove tyre, wolftooth metal versions would be my buy instead

[@CrookStarGaming]

I just thought they were pretty decent after all this isn’t the 1st time Doddy has recommended them but appreciate the feed back guys cheers

[@DavidMaruca_]

@@gordon7904 never seen a plier tool hmm. My curiosity is getting the better of me though, how do you change a tire in a way that uses pliers? And a ratchet? I just use the ratchet to remove the axel but the tire itself? Usually the tire comes off by hand and with a plastic lever

[@darrenwall5439]

Nice one Doddy 💚

[@mod.ts76]

got a set of t handle allen wrenches. Great buy for derailleur adjustments among other things on the bike.

[@sammtbuk2091]

Used the chaintool on my Topeak mini 18+ the other day, saved my ride

[@scottlstone]

My most useful tool is a Mini Ratchet. I do have a pressure gauge but I tend to set my pressures at home before a ride

[@raresz1102]

You can tighten the valve stem with the head of a chain tool, it's a very useful hack!

[@winklertribe5268]

Great episode! These tools make great holiday gifts!

[@gmbntech]

Perfect timing! 👀

[@chrish3830]

looking for that type of grease gun, besides muc-off wear can i get one?

[@bracemitchell3531]

Great information thx

[@timp2751]

Digital calipers work well for measuring chains if you already have a pair.

[@craigsteele8178]

Great options to have. Thank you!

[@Fixingeverthingwithaengine567]

I have a lezyne multi tool. It has a chain tool. It's made out of a solid piece of aluminum. Machined.

[@johngreen787]

Another great video dude, 🍺👍

[@gmbntech]

Thanks! 👍

[@laurikennedy3147]

It really really works

[@michaelackley1560]

Where can I get the chain break multi tool? Topi? Looks great with multiple uses. Thanks great vid.

[@paetgmeiner3620]

Have you already tried SRAM TyreWiz for remote pressure control?

[@evansmith396]

Living in a college dorm, I use co2 to set my tubeless tires due to the lack of access to a compressor, works well but can be a little pricey.

[@th_js]

I would not do that, if it doesn't make your sealant go bad, which is likely, it won't last long and you'll need to "change the air" in the tyre. I'd just try to buy a super nice pump with a charger feature and huge volume.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

I bought a mini ratchet just like that one at O'Reilly's for about 10 bucks it just didn't come with the torque bits. I mean it looked exactly like that just without the logo etched into it.

[@StaggerLee68]

Standard toilet bowl brush, cut one end of the brush/wires, straighten and have at it. Cheers.

[@Happy_Shopper]

Can I use Nos canisters instead of Co2 since I've got some left after Christmas

[@eddieherft1234]

make another "what tools to have video" i dare you. Along with another how to corner and how to wash your bike video aswell!

[@th_js]

Yeah

[@teemu3370]

I feel the same, bu I do not have any other suggestions. You might be able to tell GMBN what content to create next

[@th_js]

@@teemu3370 That is true, it must really be hard to come up with ideas after making hundreds or thousands of videos.

[@stereobangbang]

I imagine the analytics say these videos do big numbers, every time. There’s always people finding the channel and I would wager a “new” video gets way more attention than one even a few weeks old. Business is business, they put out enough high quality stuff to justify these lower effort ones. They’re free haha.

[@Rat-nl1xe]

Just wondering if you could recommend a waterproof first aid kit (i can carry on the bike).

[@deadyy333]

Hi, i got a new mountain bike and my front disc brake has been vibrating whenever I use it and it causes the handlebar to shudder too. It's quite annoying and I was hoping you could tell a way to solve the problem without to much expenditure. Thanks !

[@willfarrier3145]

Do a bolt check first and then if that doesn’t solve it check for play in the fork and play in the pads in the Caliper

[@th_js]

Could also be just a misaligned caliper or contamination

[@scottlstone]

It is either the disc or calliper loose (or both if unlucky). Also if you have six bolt Rotors sometimes if not installed properly they can be out of line slightly so can give vibrations. If you said your bike was old I’d say check pads.

[@scottlstone]

@@th_js if calliper is out of line you more likely just get rub?

[@th_js]

@@scottlstone Yes, but it can cause vibrations if the pads hit the rotors at an uneven angle

[@imacf90]

as a bike mechanic, one of my favorite tools is the PW-4 pedal wrench. I think the close second is the park tool ND-1 for wheel building. it's so much easier to install spokes with that tool if you're running dual wall rims. you could just use an extra spoke to feed the nipple through the holes, but it's easier with just one tool. as for tools that are useful if you aren't a mechanic.. I'd say just get a really good set of allen wrenches(2,2.5,3,4,5,6,8mm), a chain checker, housing cutters, a Phillips head screwdriver and a 9 and 10mm wrench. dont forget a bike stand and don't cheap out on it if you're gonna do lots of bikes. with all of those tools, you can do most of the non specialized work and do your own tuneups with no hassle.

[@gmbntech]

Good tips!

[@andreyv116]

FYI co2 leaks out of tire rubber so you *will* need to re-inflate with air afterwards

[@aaronmosser]

Thank you! You forgot a bag to hold some of these tools on

[@88jonathanc]

Hey how are you brother i know its a non related question but Im in the market for a new bike im debating between the tallboy and trek fuel ex 8, i see the fuel ex has better components on the drive traing for the same price and im talking about the alloy edition on both bikes if it was you what would you choose based on your professional experience, please advise

[@johnf216]

Have you ever thought about stocking the stuff you talk about in the GMBN shop? Some of it is a bit tricky to track down and I really wouldn't mind paying a premium for the ease of tracking some of this stuff down... I'd probably add the odd but of GMBN merch to my basket too. In fact right now I'd love to be able to just point people at the GMBN store for all my Xmas present needs

[@bobbyhempel1513]

You're almost three PSI harder in both tires than I am and I just ride cross-country; I might be adding too much rolling resistance maybe I should go up a few.

[@thomasdadswell858]

Question, you said tyres loose a bit of pressure in cold conditions, is that because air is less dense and therefore takes up less space inside the tyre? I'm genuinely curious 🤔

[@kenopsia9013]

Thomas Dadswell yeah if you put a bottle of pop in the fridge it will suck the bottle in a little bit because the CO2 becomes less dense

[@thomasdadswell858]

@@kenopsia9013 ah thanks

[@full-english]

Im old school. We always used corrugated cardboard for cleaning a cassette

[@online_screen_name]

F19 - R24 for me on on my XC/DC bike on 2.35 tyres

[@noelius4481]

Instead of Flush cutters, I use toe nail clippers. Works just as well and cheaper.

[@samsteinhart2274]

Just got a new derailleur and it wont shift out to the largest cog. The limited screw is out all the way and when i try adjusting the barrel adjuster it finally works but then worn go back down into the smallest cog. Could my shifter be the problem?

[@GNX157]

Disconnect the cable from the derailleur. By hand, while pedaling the bike on the work stand, move the derailleur up to the biggest cog, adjust the upper limit screw so it goes in that gear, and not overboard etc. Then let it gradually return to the smallest cog (while pedaling), and make sure it can go into the smallest cog correctly and not overboard. Now your limits are set. Don’t touch them again while doing your indexing. Before connecting cable again, make sure barrel adjuster is at least one turn out from fully bottomed out. Make sure shifter is clicked down into smallest gear (pull on cable manually while clicking to be sure). Attach cable and adjust indexing. If you still have problems after that, you may have a cable, housing, or shifter problem.

[@samsteinhart2274]

@@GNX157 ok thanks ill try that

[@scottlstone]

Sound like you didn’t put the gear shifter in the smallest cog when you tightened the cable to the rear mech?

[@roryveronda9933]

Would be helpful to leave a link for all the tools

[@renatugaming5730]

Keep in mind that you don't need to buy a whole new pump when you want to buy a pressure gauge as there are some digital ones on amazon that are very cheap and will do the job :)

[@JamesBrown-wp1di]

Anybody had any experience with the san quentin series or have any budget hardtail recommendations? Would be appreciated

[@n1k583]

i currently have an ns bikes eccentric alu 29. pretty good and fun

[@g.ldutton1952]

I actually thought there was a hair on my screen🤪

[@JamesBrown-wp1di]

@@g.ldutton1952 haha don't come for me I've had the same picture for about 5 years

[@JamesBrown-wp1di]

@@n1k583 I'll have a look at that now

[@g.ldutton1952]

@Pot Of Gold I've not long subscribed to @GMBN the channel is great👍

[@albetherechillin]

Thanks bro

[@renatocosta811]

We got two of these for our daughters kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L the same size for age 6 and 9. It works very well for both girls. Gears were very easy for them to learn. Changing gears up takes some hand strength and is a bit hard, but they are learning. They did not come with water bottle holders- we actually got confused and thought the Derailler Guard was the bottle holder!! Regardless of these details, the bikes are fantastic- even our six year old who only just learned to ride bikes caught on within an hour of practice and loves it. Lightweight and easy for them to handle. All the parts are in excellent condition and the bikes are easy to assemble and very well packaged. Great choice for kids!

[@Will99x]

Doddy seems to know a lot about using a tiny tool? 🤣

[@TerrifiedRat]

While the description says "tool only" it does come with one each of a bi-metal kzbin.infoUgkx0vyBwjtx9GGOuiqUVT2sRoYqmDoNT_RI and HCS blade plus an adaptor plate for non-DeWalt blades. Wish I had known that before I bought the blade kit, but oh well. Since I already have a DeWalt drill, charger and batteries there was no need to buy more of those so this was a great deal.There is one other consideration. DeWalt does't sell the depth guide separately so you need to buy the three parts which make it up -- the N275350 block assy, the N275341 metal rod and the N278801 knob. Amazon does sell all three.

[@remar2434]

Looking for groupset...

[@Danil-Crypto]

I have a similar booster only from a simple bottle of Pepsi))

[@nickol1886]

Ive heard the tubibooster doesnt release air as quick and isnt that great. Anyone else own one?

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Valve core remover - good for pulling the valve cores on your forks and rear shock for rebuilds too. Multi Tool with chain breaker - used mine a few times now. Very handy. Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge - I learned my floor pump reads 3 to 4 psi high so 22psi on it is 18 real. Been quite a changer for my tyre setups. Best. Need to look at a plug set - lost a relatively new tyre past summer from a side wall slash but I probably would have needed an inner patch to get it useful again. Another great tool is a Park Tool Spoke driver - I have the 3 pronged one and as I seem to be chewing through the odd spoke / nipple with the forest debris I ride over (lots of rubbish left behind from the local fores harvester machines who's track is what I ride) - well, a PITA to having to pull the tyre off the rim but replacing the spoke/nipple - a breeze especially with deep rims. A good pair of gloves for saving your hands when wrestling with tyres is also helpful. ))

[@andthefunkybunch1466]

Take a shot every time you get told to "sawt yaself out!"

[@guyva_unito_sree3]

'just sort your life out' lol

[@edouardrenaud5517]

you don’t need a charger pump for tubeless tires I’ve seat tubeless tires with a handpump once

[@th_js]

You do for some.

[@edouardrenaud5517]

@@th_js you can’t use a hand pump for all but you can definitely use a floor pump for all if you know how to do it

[@th_js]

@@edouardrenaud5517 Yes, but it might require strapping the tyre and doing all sorts of annoying wizardry, which isn't really worth it

[@edouardrenaud5517]

@@th_js no you just have to inflate the tire with a tube first then you remove the tube unseating only one side of the tire then you seat the bead manually with a tire lever for half of the other side and you just inflate

[@th_js]

@@edouardrenaud5517 That usually works, but not always especially if your pump isn't the best. I'd still call that "annoying wizardry" though and it's easier to just get a proper pump

[@juri2001]

Gadgets only. I have never needed most of them

[@Jay-qq7so]

Doddy, sales guy of the year lol 👍🏻

[@GNX157]

Okay guys, Doddy is still not describing accurately how a chain wears. Inside the roller, is a bushing, that the roller does not touch. The roller rides on a shoulder created by both inner plates. You need to take apart a chain to fully understand this but, the wear you need to measure is the wear between the PIN and BUSHING, not the roller. The tool he is now using, when done correctly, will remove the wear between the roller and shoulder, from the pin to bushing wear measurement. Worn or loose rollers have absolutely NO effect on elongation of the chain.

[@stevenhensman2541]

Do you think being 60 is 2 old for a push-bike starting off

[@th_js]

Nope. Just start small and easy, ride all the time and you'll get there.

[@davidpayne8413]

No not too old

[@stevecrump1375]

Xmas gifts....

[@roilev]

Don't bother with the air booster, the previous suggestion, the CO2 canister, works better and seats tyres that the booster cannot. If you need to seat more than 4 tyres per year, consider buying a compressor instead.

[@scottlstone]

Doesn’t CO2 mess with some sealant?

[@roilev]

@@scottlstone first seat the tyre and then add the sealant.. Pref. let it seated and pumped to the maximum pressure overnight. Just make sure that all the beads have popped out and the tyre is seated fine. Once it takes the correct shape, you can unmount it (for example to add sealant, though I prefer to add it through the valve stem) and then it will seat back up. If you HAVE to use CO2 on a tyre with sealant already in, release it ASAP and pump the tyre with a regular pump. The sealant will survive for an hour or two with CO2 in the tyre. Though I'd take the tyre (and the sealant) out, repair the tyre if needed, and add back the sealant, topping it if necessary.

[@scottlstone]

@@roilev Seems a bit of a faff, surely just get the hang of doing it the standard way in the first place, if you do it enough times you get a knack for it. Besides in my experience it is the cheap tyres that are difficult to seat. Good tyres and good rims shouldn’t give up too much of a problem.

[@stevecrump1375]

Im staying with tubes

[@andrewross219]

And just like that the spending continues... Lol

[@mtbriderahmad5435]

Hey man I can't do anything I broke my leg bone bro

[@JamesBrown-wp1di]

Damn. Get well soon mate 👍🏼

[@cb235]

i broke my tailbone lol

[@Cburns26]

Broke my wrist in two spots in August, hope ur healing goes smooth

[@echo-br2eq]

#askgmbntech can i use something else instead of lube for my chane

[@gordon7904]

The Topeak chain tool is the worst bike tool I’ve ever bought. Got the other week tested the pliers to remove a tyre and both of them broke on first use. Wolftooth do metals tools similar look far better bet

[@Mersuharrastaja]

I always wondering why people use multitool in their carage or workshop. They are great when you need tool when need when ride stop with mechanigal issues & etc. but after all they are no handy tool to use.

[@kenopsia9013]

Mersuharrastaja because I can take my whole bike apart linkage and all with a 2 to 8 mm multi tool

[@Mersuharrastaja]

@@kenopsia9013 Just like everyone.

[@Rodri-86]

Wtf... Got 4 advertising videos while watching this. I'm getting fed up of KZbin.

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

I got 6 adds plus the vid that was one big add !

[@mradam4430]

Just sort yourself out 😂

[@manuabecassis]

1st

[@Jacob99174]

Is this a question? Or your contribution?

[@YogiliciousP]

TOO MANY INTERRUPTIONS! I’m not even halfway through and I’ve already seen numerous in-vid break in advertisements 👎🏼 This high interruption rate combined w ill fitted placements lowers quality, ruins content, massively reduces viewer enjoyment, but worse views takeaway, and more. Sadly, I don’t plan to watch the second half. I enjoy you guys, but can’t roll w the interruptions, especially such a high number.

[@scottlstone]

It is annoying I agree but how do you think they help bankroll their channel. You can subscribe and become a member which removes adds but it’s pretty pricey

[@chiragparmar26000]

At 1st glance from the thumbnail, I thought that it was water bottle from the thumbnail. It's very hard get this in India.I'll try purchase in India or I'll make myself - a DIY air pressure bottle. It's a very handy equipment.