How I became a bike mechanic

[@uniworkhorse]

I absolutely loved your story Rusty, thanks for sharing! It was enlightening and inspiring to hear your experiences and how it changed your worldview. I really hope we get more stories, perhaps interviews of other lifelong mechanics and riders?

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you very much! think capturing more stories from mechanics and riders is a great idea.

[@leerjet18]

Really enjoyed this vid! That statement at :19 really resonates with me. I am retired and just like to tinker and work on bikes. Makes me feel good inside, like I still have some worth in life.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Absolutely! Thanks for your comment.

[@Truthmatters4u]

Thank you, so inspiring. After decades of not riding bicycle, within the last several years the love of cycling was reborn. I’ve never really tinkered with bikes, but I want to learn. I am going to volunteer at a bike shop to learn how to work on them.

[@rustychainproductionsearl1234]

Im so glad you are back after it!

[@Bikingforlife]

Hey, im a avid biker and a bike mechanic who has a drive and passion for bikes. Your story made me choke up and i got to say your passion is amazing

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks friend!

[@emma_ug_2004]

Wow such an interesting story I really have a passion for bikes, and I like to learn more about repairing them, thanks 👍

[@hannahburke4454]

What an incredible story. I can relate to asking God for help with my bike. Very moving. Thank you for sharing :)

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you Hannah

[@mikebennett146]

I share your passion for bikes and restoring old bikes (in my spare time). Bringing them back to life. And I am grateful to see someone who is so humble and grateful. You are like a breath of fresh air in today's chaotic world. Cheers mate!!

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you Mike

[@tyborg970]

Great work on the Hollywood! Awesome story to go along with with it too.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks Ty!

[@metalheadmalta]

The more I see of your videos, the better I feel... this was so good. Thank you!

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you Chris. I really appreciate it!

[@jaimeroman2406]

Wonderful story and video. Thank you.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks for watching Jaime!

[@lozzlopez]

Thank was a fantastic story Rusty, thank you!

[@aquicktake]

You have a knack for storytelling. I enjoyed this.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you kind sir

[@Navigatorbythestars]

love your video! thank you for sharing so much of your story!

[@Bikemaddad]

Awesome back story and a great video. Well done

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks Pierre!

[@TravisScoresby]

I can thank an old mission comp for influencing me onto the path of cycling which has had a profoundly positive influence on my life. Thanks for sharing.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks Travis, those were days to be remembered. We need to go riding sometime soon!

[@canica99]

This is so great and love the story and experiences of your journey becoming a bike mechanic. Awesome job on the restoration. Cheers.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks for watching!

[@Austibogo]

Thank you so much for this story! It really did touch my heart. My dream is to become a bicycle mechanic so I work on my family’s bike as well as my own as much as I can. This really inspired me so just thank you so much. Have a blessed day!

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you! Best wishes

[@johnkirisits6380]

Great story. I plan on working in a bike shop when I retire. I worked at one in high school. I absolutely loved it.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

That is awesome John! When I retire I’d like to open up a bicycle co-op and teach kids how to work on bikes.

[@doglegjake6788]

Thanks for sharing a great video

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks for watching!

[@outdoordrivensports]

Great story, it was so fun and went along well with the story of this blue schwinn.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you

[@Orney]

Wow this was an amazing video! Great story!

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks for watching Orney!

[@DiegoCamarero]

Inspiring. Thank you Rusty!

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you Diego

[@cjfetters]

Great video and commentary!

[@kevinbeck473]

That was so inspiring, thank you for sharing your great story.

[@tomiohamashige4585]

fantastic video....love this

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you Tomio!

[@chrisoliveira2038]

Great work giving some old things new life. I'm on the lookout for a red band Bendix coaster brake hub for my Klunker to make it a bit more robust.

[@miltonbeasley6575]

Your passion and love for these 2 wheelers is awesome!!

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks Milton!

[@miltonbeasley6575]

Do you think if we could go ride in sometime soon ....... That would be super swell😎

[@miltonbeasley6575]

thank you so much for the ride ..it was very amazing ride on my friend..RIDE ON🤓🚲

[@admiralking]

Fantastic video!!! Thank you so much for your efforts.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you 😇

[@gabcarsola4636]

Thank you so much for that story and now I wanna be bike mechanic I learn so much about bike and I make money with fixing some random people and thank you so much for keeping me up

[@gabcarsola4636]

Gab.from Philippines

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you for your kind words Gab, I wish you all the best.

[@nickmassey9104]

Great bike. Great video .keep up the good work

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks Nick!

[@markmendelis7788]

Nice story and nice clean up! 👍🏼

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks Mark

[@seraphan6]

Your parting thought about the importance of trying really struck a chord. Thank you.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you Jonathon 😇

[@birdsofray]

Awesome job, friend!

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks Ray!

[@greenwaybikexploring]

I appreciate your story. I was serving in an area where the risk of bike theft was higher, so I walked or bussed everywhere. We were not given bikes. But, now that I know how to wrench on bikes, I help out the local missionaries with their bikes. Too many of the missionaries just don't know how to maintain their bikes. It is too bad to see even the littlest points of maintenance forgotten.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

That is awesome, good for you man. Yes, so much a maintenance is a lost start these days.

[@petersjimmyboentardjo6663]

Love your story man, Godspeed ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you!

[@justmeted1969]

Really enjoying all your vids, Rusty! I wrenched a bit a few years at a bike cooperative. Waiting for delivery of my first repair stand of my own the next few days. I like what you say about trying is more important than getting it right the first time! Cheers dude!

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks so much! Coops are a great place to learn. I'm excited for you to get your stand!

[@thenobleone-3384]

Good video I'm learning I have enjoyed bikes a long time. Love Mountain Bikes Adult ones.

[@winnabegobob1547]

I love working on bicycles

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

Great story. I started by owning a bottom of the line Norco Mountaineer . I used it for offroading and I had to very swiftly learn to fix my own bike and watch others as i did not have the cash . About a year later a shop i hung out at daily hired me as i sold more bikes in 2 weeks than all the employees and owners combined.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

I bet you were the most excited salesman people had seen in a while! Happy riders make for great salesman. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

@@CoolBikeProjects Thank you for the reply. and yes i was ecstatic indeed. I was selling GT's in 1996 and that was the heyday for them . We test rode all built bikes and all cables were pre stretched so the free tune up after purchase was rarely used except by those who just wanted to be at a shop.

[@felixduprey]

Beautiful 👍

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you 😊

[@ClassicDannyboy]

i want to become a bike mechanic, great video :)

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@pentiuman]

I'm so old, I vaguely remember a bike like the blue one they're washing - especially the comb sized, metal bar on the rear, that, if I recall, is a brake component. Right? Hello KZbin - is anyone there?

[@mikewatowa1642]

Bravo, my friend, how long you been posting these videos? I wish I had known, LUV it. I read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle maintenance years ago....irreplaceable, reference on several levels.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks Mike, I started back in October of last year. Its been a good way to clean out the garage and bring back some memories. Hopefully my kids will appreciate these down the road 😇

[@biturboism]

As an atheist, I want to tell you that the story of opening the hub is one of your personal courage of facing the unknown. It could stand alone as an inspiration even outside of the context of faith. Great video!

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thank you

[@raybennett8399]

Am I looking to get a schwinn hollywood or something like one how do you like the ride on the hollywood. I have a 76 continental and 72 varsity i love the old steel stuff anyway great vid

[@TaigiTWeseDiplomat--Formosan]

As someone who is wondering to take a bike designer class or not...thanks.

[@israeladams6439]

hey now, i'm in kansas too. wondering if you might consider building a trek 930 w/ newer components for me..

[@Gabbro.88]

Molto carina 👌🚲

[@scottblack1591]

Awesome video! Was your mission in Oakland Ca? The pic overlooking the city below reminded me of my mission home on Lincoln way in Oakland. That Schwinn deserved the love you gave it!

[@CoolBikeProjects]

I was in the Sacramento mission but we came over to Oakland for the temple.

[@toddzachary4891]

Great video! I have a similar story from my mission in Montana. Constantly working on other missionaries bikes. Which CA mission did you serve in?

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Thanks Todd, I was in the Sacramento mission 97-99

[@RCMadness360]

Question why does my pulley go up when I peddle hard?

[@moosehand8721]

Was that a monark on the cover page of the video?

[@CoolBikeProjects]

@@moosehand8721 I believe it was a western flyer from the same time.

[@moosehand8721]

@@CoolBikeProjects i like the dull paint on the classic frame.

[@thenobleone-3384]

I love Mountain Bikes I definitely want to be a Bike Mechanic as a second job. It will help me pay for school getting back to college

[@CoolBikeProjects]

That is awesome. Let me know how I can help.

[@thenobleone-3384]

@@CoolBikeProjects I'm dealing with homelessness right now and I really want to learn how to work on Bikes. Could u help me purchase a Bike please? I was working for Door Dash last yr I was laid off. I have been homeless since last yr I would be happy to pay u back man. I do not have any family at all I found out this yr I was adopted at Birth which has been difficult. I have a cell phone number please help me that's all I ask.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

@@thenobleone-3384 please email me here as the KZbin comments is not the best place for this conversation: [e-mail]

[@thenobleone-3384]

@@CoolBikeProjects Ok thank u very much for responding.

[@thenobleone-3384]

@@CoolBikeProjects I did subscribe to the channel I wish u could of helped me. That's ok I guess I do want to become a Bike Mechanic. I like commuting with Bikes and scooters

[@aerowolfwatt9239]

Sir, can i be to be bike mechanic too?

[@CoolBikeProjects]

Yes you can

[@roncooke2188]

just a music video

[@davideades4839]

I fell into wrenching on bikes ass backwards. You cant really fall into being a lawyer or doctor ass backwards.

[@pentiuman]

I thought God didn't want to be bothered w/ small issues, like bike problems.

[@CoolBikeProjects]

I believe he’s in the details of our lives 😇