I become a... BIKE MECHANIC!

[@JakeKaminskisRacing]

JESUS The corrosion on Tim's bars is INSANE! Love the Hambini call out! As for tools, I'm set. Having to work on my fleet of automobiles and race car helps with the surplus of tools. Probably have thirty 10mm sockets lying around, where I don't know but I have em! Fun vid Chris!

[@MrAnon-2024]

Enjoyed this video. As someone who has been contemplating such a course, this looks ideal. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@chrispritch]

Nice one Paul! You'll love it!!

[@st939]

How could anyone have sacked Chris, watching this he's so concentrated, efficient and helpful to other team members he should actually be promoted to manager or something.

[@chrispritch]

you're bloody right!

[@jdaman6576]

25 year's between 4 shop's- and love it-

[@dominicbritt]

Only just spotted this gem of a video - nice one Pritch!!

[@gemmajanebrookes5395]

I loved this video! You should do more of these 🙌🏻

[@chrispritch]

Thanks Gemma!!! :D

[@mickelkobeck7376]

I also have "acid" sweat....I have actually had a aluminum handlebar break off in just inside the break levers while sprinting as I pulled on the bars....NOW only carbon for me.

[@SILVERSNOWMAN72]

Great video Chris, loved it...funny as. I had a Sensa bike with 105 which also would never index, always clicking or noisy. Replaced pretty much everything to no avail, it would index ok on a stand but underload riding it the noise was there. The bike had to go.....

[@chrispritch]

😂 😂 😂 Ye think I'm at that point now Wayne!!

[@cyclenutter2715]

Anyone: Where you drivin to Pritch? Pritch: Basically Scotland

[@JamesSocialCycling]

You’re well Bent!!!😂 Just done a Mechanic course with a local guy with a mate and I’m building my Emonda ALR with the same guy watching over my shoulder. All to give me more confidence working on my own bikes. Well done Pritch, knowledge is key and good luck with the MTB job, don’t forget you’ve always got your LBS if needed🤣😁😉 Really good video mate👍

[@chrispritch]

😂 Videos already done for the mtb... Did I do it!? Did I not.... Hmmm.... Appreciate the comments James! Good luck with your build!!

[@TIstompsUout]

I can tear down and build up a bike pretty well but the fine tuning stuff is difficult. You're right about having the right tools for the job. For the most part, I can make do with some cheap Chinese parts and a nice torque wrench so I can get things torqued to proper spec.

[@mrjono999]

6:02 need to use a torque wrench there, 40NM, unless you do it everyday it's easy to over or under tighten. especially with those long levered tools.

[@alen-commentnazi8774]

40Nm is such a crock of sht for that

[@mrjono999]

@@alen-commentnazi8774 how do you mean?

[@mrjono999]

I get bikes in that have loose cassettes regularly in my shop, 40NM and a fresh crush washer is important. Also, over 40nm the threads can be damaged. It’s why it has a torque setting on the cassette, it’s not there for decoration.

[@peterpearce6287]

Chris, if you ever head up to Appleby again drop in, we’re in Temple Sowerby and have a great workshop. Well placed for GDF if you fancy a challenge, ask Cameron. P

[@markstone722]

Your bike did sound like a bag of spanners yesterday. So this has come at the pefect time.

[@NielsHeldens]

what if I told you this was filmed a week ago

[@chrispritch]

😂 😂 😂

[@markstone722]

@@chrispritch Does also make you think. If Chris had a bike working correctly how many more watts would be pumping out 🤔 Marginal gains ?

[@markstone722]

@@NielsHeldens then it took Chris longer to edit it than it normally does 🤣

[@NielsHeldens]

Mark Stone don’t worry, he can be slow some times

[@sivelo5021]

Most important tool is missing! The 33cl spanner........... .....🍺

[@ayo2036]

i heard hambini uses his bottom bracket as a fleshlight

[@cyclenutter2715]

haha XD

[@chrispritch]

😂 😂 😂

[@chrispritch]

He loves a snug fit!!

[@mrjono999]

4:23 the student knows more than the teacher, shortly followed by a load of bollocks about grease.

[@TheBassallyear100]

Trigon frame stock BB cups are crap. Ended up putting an insert in one I have a few years ago for the same reason you saw with walking bearings.

[@krisbowditch827]

First job was motorbike mechanic “ sacked !!! “ I feel your pain 😢😢🤣🤣🤣🤣👊

[@rhysrunsriot]

Well, that ended rather abruptly. I was ready for the mountain bike....

[@mickelkobeck7376]

When in doubt...replace bearings while you are in there PRITCH.

[@RCMadness360]

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

[@winstoncat6785]

btw. What are you supposed to do about handlebar corrosion? Does bar tape need frequent replacement?

[@winstoncat6785]

@Jason Dorset Mamil Cycling thanks!. I don't do indoor cycling, but outdoor is bad enough in summer. The problem is, there's just no going back when you change bar tape. But even doing so frequently, the metal parts of brake levers are vulnerable. I'll do both my bikes this year.

[@jspaceman71]

Yikes, that's a lot of corrosion at 9:27. Does he have battery acid for sweat?

[@TayebMC]

You think you drove a long way, I had to drive to Munich and back in the snow Today, Zurich Switzerland through Austria to Munich and then back. So no commiserations from me.

[@luketoms6110]

Are they Tech 1,2 and 3 accredited city and guilds. ??

[@zzhughesd]

Pritch is this friendly sponsored content. Not far Penrith and great Dunfell

[@chrispritch]

What's friendly sponsored??

[@zzhughesd]

Chris Pritchard Cycling News unpaid for

[@chrispritch]

Yep, we paid to go on the course!

[@zzhughesd]

Chris Pritchard Cycling News how did you go on. It’s steep as

[@WillEyedOney]

Next, the two week course!

[@EddieRyce]

Hey Chris what do you think of the AR 30 wheelset?

[@danl2294]

What a cliff hanger. Will he or won't he be able to fix his mtb? Tune in next time to find out :p

[@lorddilego6805]

9:26 Aaaaah, my eyes! That looks awful! :'( What on earth has he done to his poor ol' specialized?

[@NielsHeldens]

You should have seen the pictures in the group chat - pure horror

[@TheBassallyear100]

nitrile gloves doing work... @3:19

[@NielsHeldens]

I am hashtag Blessed

[@NielsHeldens]

Get rekt everyone that thought they were going to be first

[@shahar0983]

Hi sir any job cycle mechanic i have 8 year experience

[@db613]

Your seat is pitched very upwards, that has got to hurt...

[@JPO1184]

I enjoyed the video and I hope things work out for you. I hated the rudeness of that blond haired guy. Sorry you had to deal with that.

[@michaelsteele5495]

@ 8:24 Marriage counseling and sex education master class from Chris.

[@chrispritch]

You got!!

[@winstoncat6785]

So no one's got disc brakes. No one's riding tubeless?! What century is this?

[@drew6806]

You 2 are making me cringe clamping that repair stand on your frame. Seat post. Clamp the seat post. Easily replaced if you hamfistedly crush a tube.

[@krankedteamcls]

Easy to replace a frame...buy a new bike! Perfect excuse too. 😆

[@NielsHeldens]

10:27 That's like saying pigeon shit is better than elephant shit. Sure, one is massive but they still both are utter shit

[@winstoncat6785]

Did he CRITICISE Fulcrum wheels?!!!? Or was he having a go at too-obsessive owners? Leave Fulcrum alone. Fantastic value for money.

[@redlemon80]

I liked this video but did not press the like button

[@chrispritch]

Fucking bandit

[@victorlwd]

worst cliffhanger ever ffs chris

[@garymoore5044]

Great video to show whats going on, but you guys are meant to be pro mechanics and you're clamping carbon frames, how many fractured frames? Not something you should encourage amateurs

[@chrispritch]

I'm no pro!

[@garymoore5044]

@@chrispritch It's not aimed at you, more at bikeinn being the pros they should know better, bravo for giving it a go, hope you've learnt some useful tips