🚨 POLICE BIKE RESCUE 🚨 Left outside for 5 years! This one gets THE WORKS! (very relaxing ASMR sleep)

[@SurvivingThisCruelWorld]

I was a career driver until a stroke left me unable to drive. Due to balance issues, I bought a Schwinn Meridian Tricycle as my primary means of transportation. Watching your videos has inspired me to learn how to maintain and repair some of the things on my trike. I've even started buying bike tools as I need them. I just want you to know that an elderly, disabled guy gets some much needed guidance and motivation from you and your videos. Please keep up your valuable work.

[@GaryWindscheffel]

You caused a spur of interest in bike repair and service in my 80 year young body to do in my spare time. I would love to spend my time working on bikes . I spent considerable time years ago working as you are doing . I would enjoy getting back into this line of enjoyment.

[@_subawu_]

You are the Bob Ross of bike restoration

[@jeremyharding1959]

LOL! I was just thinking how watching this was giving me anxiety. Knocking stuff around. I feel like nuts and washers and bearings etc.. would be flying all over the place. That being said. I think I'm going to stop replacing so much cable and housing. I feel like I'll learn a few things watching more videos here.

[@kristofsomers2020]

nice description, I just stumbled upon this channel a week ago, I love how relaxing it is to watch. combine that with the humble way the guy makes his living. also, thanks for the furniture polish tip, and the hairspray for mounting new grips... that blew me away lol. thanks for that one, it's brilliant.

[@CyclingAdventuresUK]

Ope, no mistakes just happy little accidents

[@ShadowPatMTB]

Wow…”So you…and your bike…can stay tuned.” That is probably the slickest outro of all the MTB channels I watch. Nice one!

[@ckgrif6615]

You really are the mac daddy of cantilever brake adjustments! That was the master class and all because it needed it.

[@PresidentPlayback]

I’m just beginning to take an interest in biking more seriously, and I just wanted to say thank you for the wealth of knowledge and humor you put out here for us, newbies and veteran riders alike. Your videos have been immensely helpful to me in figuring out how to choose and take proper care of a bike.

[@bkefrmr]

Wow!! Thanks hey!

[@jimsweet6574]

HELLO BIKE FARMER! I've been in the industry for a little over three decades as a salesman/"tech" and recently retired. More accurately, I lost my job when the shop owner got fed up with the industry after 10 years and closed the business up for good. It's good to see guys like you are hangin in there. Our shop (Wiggle Bicycles in San Francisco) did a LOT of the same things you're doing, resto-mods & custom builds along with new bike sales. I've experienced just about everything you've described customer-wise and then some! One of the more positive experiences I had was a customer looking at *new* bikes, when she described her *old* bike I stopped her right there and told her to bring it in for an assessment, I told her "You might not need a new bike." My boss gave me a look but... and you know what margins are for new bikes. Any rate... We took her *old* Trek, made a couple of modifications, tuned it up and essentially made it a whole different bike. She was pleased. The shop also made more on that resto-mod than it would have made on a new bike. Oftentimes trying to sell the latest & greatest isn't right for everyone. You're right, bike mechanics are viewed as a$$hole$ by a LOT of people! My personal rides are a Salsa Fargo with a hideously expen$ive wheelset built around an Onyx hub at the rear and a dyno hub up front. My version of a go-anywhere touring bike. My more sedate ride is a Kona Rove ST with a straight bar. At 72, I think it's time to change the bars on the Kona again!

[@drvoxmentat]

Does it have cop tires and cop shocks?

[@andrewsteere8829]

fortunately it is a model made before catalytic converters, so it'll run good on regular gas.

[@moosehand8721]

Cigarette lighter doesn't work.😂

[@scottrok13]

Fix the cigarette lighter😂

[@paulmaurice4491]

We’re on a mission from god!

[@DaemonLlama76]

He traded it for a microphone.

[@joeartz7043]

Love the knowledge, very helpful for someone just getting into maintaining bikes for my family. There’s so much I didn’t know. And probably still don’t. Need to watch videos!

[@Tim-Ram]

I’ve never found a bike restoration video more relaxing than this.

[@edteach3r]

Totally agree.

[@loydwest4225]

As one who overhauled my first real bike (1973 Raleigh International, (RIP)) numerous times, I find that there is something therapeutic about watching you bring an old bike back into service. I always pick up new diagnostic and service tricks from your videos. Also, I really want to add a pair of Park Tool shop scissors to my tool kit. If you can link that item to you channel, I would be happy to support it. Finally. my daughter just moved to Madison for work, and I sent her a copy of your wife's book, as part of her WI "onboarding".

[@de362]

I had a Raleigh International for a while. Then a Motobecane Gran Jubilee which I purchased new for $240. Those were the days.

[@oreocarlton3343]

I never even relubed cables, just replaced them, your videos made me think about that

[@MuvoTX]

I just put some fresh tri flow on my shifter cables today... it makes a noticeable difference. Its a 3x8 and shifts more crisp and snappy now. give it a try.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

If the cables aren't caked in rust, or the sheaths are all gunked up with corrosion, they can be brought back to life.

[@SianaGearz]

It depends if the cables are stainless or zinc-plated. Zinc plated cables are best off being replaced after a few years. Zinc is sacrificial anode, so once that degrads, they won't last long. Stainless unless the surface started abrading or they started fraying, or badly kinked, they'll be good for a long time. For such a sun damaged bike with stainless cables, i think i'd rather replace the housings than the cables if anything.

[@rainerunsinn4808]

Squeek squeek, that's da sound of da police!

[@williammrdeza9445]

"Feelings aren't facts, people. Reality exists whether you feel good about it or not." Thank you so much for that truism! Love it!

[@jayknibbs8413]

I thought that too

[@WildcatCougar]

Our PD has 6 of those same bikes. I work on them. I'm surprised that yours didn't have the silent rear hub like ours do.

[@vilkinesuo]

For cloudy indicators on the shifters, you can try any kind of bug spray that has DEET in it. It can be used to clear up plastic headlight lenses. Just put it on and wipe with a cotton cloth.

[@joaopedrodefreitaslima2936]

Great service. I would check the suspension, too. Rust and lack of lubrication inside it are common on these neglected bikes.

[@RJ-tr8vt]

Exactly! seems like he mainly just goes for appearances and doesn't care about anything that's not immediately noticeable by a novice.

[@ZRZ71]

You are the Bob Ross of bicycle repairs! & man I looked up your shop as a Wisconsin native… I’m only an hour away from you! I’d love for you to do a tune up on my bike 👍🏽I enjoy the calm “Bob Ross’ness” of your videos they help me wind down for bed or a nap on a Friday evening. Glad I found your channel I love what you do 🤘🏽

[@jackhorsley3912]

Tonight I nearly lost my mind trying to fit some new schwalbe marathons to my bike they were so tight! Luckily I had some zip ties in my toolbox so I could seat the tire inside the rim at the valve and the opposite side nice and tight making me just able to fit them. It did make me very frustrated! Then it took me 20 minutes to put the rear wheel back on as I’ve only done it once before and man I feel like a complete idiot! I learn something new when I watch your videos though each time so I hope to get better!

[@Warhamster55]

I have an old Trek that had spongy brakes. I took the noodle to the local Trek store to ask about it. They did not seem to know what I was talking about. But they did sell me one without the spring. I thought I fling nuts. Nice to see that it is real.

[@Drive-Dude]

Yeah, some new bike stores have no knowledge. I asked one times if they have brake pads for Cantilever brakes and they respond with “what”😂

[@ShavenShirts]

Sitting on the couch and watching classic movies while I have an old bike on the stand. I do this same thing quite often just to save some of the great bikes left neglected. Working on an 83 Trek 600 right now. Came with a full set of Shimano Arabesque kit. Should come around nicely with hand polishing most of the stainless or chromed parts. Complete disassembly is needed after I see white crusty flakes in the axles....oh boy what's this bottom bracket going to look like when I ever get enough Liquid Wrench in there to break it free.....

[@motorrad2]

The one consistent thing that every bicycle I do needs and gets is fresh grease in the wheel/BB/steering head bearings. Best case is repacking, worst case is ball removal/replacement, but man, it makes the bike feel new again.

[@mikeclassing5263]

Just got my Giant Sedona back from the shop , had a Zoom adjustable handle bar stem extender and Kenda 26 x 2.125 tires and it rides so much better and my hands dont go numb after 20 mins anymore . That Trex looks like a nice bike but I would have to go with the comfort seat cause Im old and fat lol.

[@jefffixesit60]

Nice resto, "good enough for who it's for!" I agree on cable refurb vs replacement: if the cable isn't swollen with rust, clean it with steel wool and lube it. If it slides freely in the housing, and isn't kinked, let it give more service. My '73 Raleigh Sports 3spd still has the original cables and housings that were installed at the Nottingham factory, 51 years ago 😁

[@FosterFilms12]

Cool bike! You might not be a cyclocomputer teacher but you're certainly teaching me how to clean a bike!

[@adamswanson6449]

Great video! Nice to see this bike get new life breathed into it. I prefer the first seat personally though.

[@jay_watch]

Thank God you changed for a slimmer saddle, looks great!

[@CraigologyReviews]

I've been tinkering with a Specialized bike of mine and came up with a few challenges. I landed on your channel, watched this video and... You now have a new subscriber. Great video. Fun and informative. You make it all look so easy 👍

[@somethingbig3797]

Man I love this channel. It's so cozy.

[@bkefrmr]

This video was extraordinarily cozy. I found some new guitar tracks that really set the mood.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The peaceful music is great. Too many channels are using chaos and noise.

[@bonzjamesbonz]

Thanks! I enjoy your channel. Very relaxing. Much appreciated.

[@jakeroadtonowhere4070]

Thank you on his behalf for the $$ because he ain’t gonna say it Haha😂

[@mikedeno3333]

You avoid the step of removing dirt and sand first to scratch it all up when rubbing it down with a greasy rag.

[@moto.squish]

You can sometimes clean that silly little shifter window, using some metal polish like autosol or Wenol. It can’t fix crazing but will polish out yellowed clear plastics

[@project1489]

I always try to line my valve hole with the pressure recommendations, that way I know where to look for it. Different strokes I suppose.

[@manonthebike2205]

A far better suggestion than the usual vanity suggestions involving the tyre(tire!?) brand name suggestions usually made. I'm changing from now. Cheers from NZ/Aotearoa.

[@theodorecriscuolo1010]

Have you ever tried using a clay bar to restore the luster of old paint? The transformation of some faded, dingy paint can be mind blowing just from a quick clay bar! Slap some wax on there after and it’s looking like new and protected for the future 🤙🏼

[@lawrenceokane1678]

Looks so much better with that second saddle on.

[@MuvoTX]

Yeah that first saddle looked like it was made for a hippo or something... lol!!

[@gregmacd2829]

As a bicycle enthusiast, one that does all their own work I completely understand what you are saying.....I am also a licensed A&P mechanic, so I enjoy wrenching on things.

[@maryharrington8983]

FAA certificate (not license) - I have one too.

[@MuvoTX]

Great episode... Learned a few new things today, this will go a long way for my 98 gary fisher 3x8.

[@BillyBurgh]

Appreciate the shit out of your content, Andy. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

[@bkefrmr]

Thanks hey!

[@rogerjohnson5158]

Hi Andy, I love your channel. I’m a retired farmer and used to change a lot of implement tires. I used liquid soap or a mixture of soap and water around the rim to help the tires slide into place. I do the same thing with my bike tires, especially when a tight fit. Seems to help. Thoughts? Thanks again!😊

[@DreamEater042]

I really enjoy your videos but watching you work I sometimes wonder if you're aware that Triflow is basically just PFAS suspended in a solvent. It may work really well and smell like artificial banana flavor but it's pretty gnarly stuff in that it doesn't break down in the environment and we're really only beginning to understand all the potential health effects. I sometimes worry when I think about how much of that stuff I've absorbed through my skin over the years. I've personally switched to Boeshield T9 which is paraffin based and makes a pretty effective replacement. Sorry, I've been biting my tongue for awhile now but watching you spray that rack down was my breaking point 😬

[@mattlyone3147]

Thanks for the info I just ordered some on Amazon 😊

[@jackmcandle6955]

I remember that smell as a motorcycle mechanic in the early’80s we were sniffing all kinds of stuff back then🥹😵‍💫

[@princepage632]

its a trek 4500. i was a security officer , and we had a couple just like it. I had a trek 4500, but it was a blue one. i rode that thing all over moab utah. that is a really nice police bike.

[@vilkinesuo]

Most Trek police bikes from the 1990's were Trek 7000 or 8000 models. I have an 8000 from 1996.

[@mitchellgoldflies1359]

When working on an old bike I always remove and lube the seat post. Also I remove and lube the handlebar stem, the fork steerer tube and check the headset bearings. Those areas can get corroded and may be a problem.

[@KitBasher1]

I do guitar repair, most the magic is in scrubbing away the dust and neglect. And sometimes rust!

[@Roc753]

Dude, I'm so glad your channel came across my feed. Your videos are so therapeutic to me.

[@f1hotrod527]

Paint scheme on that bike is really cool. Awesome looking bike. I wish I had one, but one that was not left out and looked like new.

[@johnnymuniziii4955]

Thanks! I appreciate your bike rescue tutorials!

[@mikeg8630]

When using the valley to install a tire, I start opposite of the valve and finish close to the valve.

[@X41N3]

In the netherlands it's different: 6 months outside and some parts look worse than on this bike. like a complete brown noodle, all the new metal whatever vbrake parts are crusty and the chain was just barely salvageable. For me, anything can be used as rimtape, I just used 17mm electrical tape on a 24mm rim and as long as it covers the holes, it's fine. I just use a screwdriver to poke a hole when I'm done. If you never struggled with a tyre for a few days, you either know it all, are lucky or just don't experiment at all. Try fitting a 2.25 racing ralph to a 17mm rim and use a tannus armour insert designed for 2.25 or bigger without cutting it to size. I learned so much from that struggle. I kinda wanna put my hands to the test..I usually don't need a tyre lever to get it on. And the racing ralph, just the cheap model is strong AF.

[@brucebynum7443]

Thanks!

[@jakeroadtonowhere4070]

Thank you on his behalf for the $4.99because he ain’t gonna say it Haha😂

[@hilltophouse]

That guitar music in the background is so smooth

[@APPOINTEDTIMES]

you replace the cables because they stretch esp if the bikes been sitting.. imo i always change them.

[@CharlieMcdougall-g9l]

Your simple approach is very good indeed !!! I like your videos !!! Thanks !!!

[@csawserv]

Sometimes you need to break out a can of cleaning wax for a bad finish and if need be…polishing compound and then cleaner wax.

[@ihabmidhat]

I like your style, where I live the bike shops do overcharge people and some not honest, your community are lucky to have you around.

[@paulphotios3920]

The bike shops in Australia seem to be either the giant shops pushing new bikes or really small shops with few new bikes on show next to an mtb park or something. Same thing happened in cross country skiing where alot of shops got tired of people coming in to choose and then going on flea bay to get a cheaper price. So shops are really big or small worth excellent service.

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Neat! I finished a well corroded Trek Navigator 100 recently. 1982 by component dating. Had to spend a bit on a few replacement parts but it's ended up more than half decent.

[@DirectorsGarage]

Loved this video. Looks like a Trek 8000 series. They came in blue, this one is obviously police black! 🚨

[@greenpaint2005]

Great vid. Love the love you give on these old steeds.

[@ronnythompson9115]

@BikeFarmer - Please show us the Taco place and a some of their Tacos. That neck and rack would have looked a lot better with a light coat of Rustoleum 2X

[@leftyy503]

Momentum bikes! I thought I recognized the name but it really came to me when I saw PVille on the sticker

[@dornerd]

Very cool bike, i got hold of an older trek police with a cromoly fork - weirdest thing is i'm from Denmark and somehow it ended up here at a bicycle co-op. It restored quite nicely

[@ghjgjihjgjyrdrgydsgr137]

I love your total Bob Ross tribute at 25:04

[@Drive-Dude]

Really cool Trek Police I saw this in an old Trek catalog a couple of days ago and thought if they are also sold to private persons. It really coms good around. Great work.👍

[@Phantasm1978]

I love your background music. It makes your videos very relaxing to watch. ❤👍

[@abysal311]

I've been putting in tubes wrong all my life. I see that with a little air they go in smoothly and won't pinch.

[@gregmundo6107]

I agree with you there’s is too much stuff that they sell out there that with other things that you get on auto parts are

[@NKopp714]

only you would use Tri-flow as spray paint

[@mcgrimus1455]

So Quad-flow.

[@desidesigning]

Watching this is like therapy

[@f1hotrod527]

could you hit the paint with a little rubbing compound?

[@kcl5160]

I wonder if using soap and water first and then using a auto detailer spray would be easier and work better

[@MelittaFilter-c4g]

You did a nice job. Fun to watch! ( But the saddle, it looked really chunky on this bike, nice you switched it in the end )

[@dcallan1]

Great episode! Bought your wife's e-book. Shout out from Chicago!

[@evanswinford7165]

I have had bikes the such rusty chain you can hold the out straight. One thing I do when I get to a bare frame is a wipe with gasoline the hard factory paint can take it just be careful on the decals. I use Amor All or other tire black products on the frame and let it sit overnight at least. It's a great way to make a frame shine. You can also use it on black parts, new tires and seats. I highly recommend it. Tire black makes a great rubber lube when removing tires too. Or detergent. I'm telling you, use a 5 gallon bucket as your work stand when mounting tires. Trust me.

[@brettrcooper]

The thing that I don’t like about this bike video is that the bike is in much better condition than my Trek Police that I didn’t leave out for 5 years. That winter salt really ages the bike.

[@dpskiff2998]

Anti-seize is great for preventing rust. Great for cables and screws.

[@chuchuchip]

How about a video on tire levers? I see the ones in the police bike video are not the small ones advertised for your bike pack. I hate the "3 by". I am one day going to a "1 by" front. I know I must change ratios in the back but haven't decided yet. I have it on my Specialized Sirrus but that bike started with a 20 speed. Never used all the gear ratios available. The 1 x 10 conversion I use the ratios more.

[@chuchuchip]

@@ericsande5345 Yeah, I never shift the font from the large ring. Most of my riding is on local streets, no "off road" near me.

[@kevinshorter5861]

Very beautifully done too!!

[@garyrendano4717]

interesting. at first i thought u were mis-pronouncing 'derailer' but its actually "Derailleurs" .. i learned something new. thank you :)

[@bkefrmr]

It’s an American word deliberately made to sound like a French word - that’s how much European bicycle racing influences bicycle culture

[@johnp9650]

My brain exploded when I first saw your DPW + Furniture Polish wash method. I tried it & it works great-even for caked nether regions! My brain just exploded again: Tri-flo on break pads!?!? I’ll give it a try on an old bike, in the parking lot, at VERY LOW SPEED. Flight of fancy: one blue & one red pedal. With the black frame & white logo it’d have the complete cop car color scheme.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

More than likely it works to slightly soften the pad material compounds chemically, which eliminates squealing (high frequency oscillation) and makes the pad slightly more pliable to bite into the wheel. Gotta remember, motorcycles sling wads of synthetic motor oil all through the clutch packs in transmissions and they bite plenty good.

[@fallenshallrise]

I've never tried Tri-Flo on brake pads but I usually use it or 3-1 oil to put grips on. They slide right on the bars and then the rubber eats up the oil. Your results may vary lol.

[@poppawolf26]

do you rebuild and/or maintain the front shocks?...I'd like to see a video about that.....I'm thinking about what to do with my vintage 98 Manitou Magnum R shocks on my Vintage M2 Stumpy.....replace, rebuild or adjust?

[@dennisduran8500]

You need to use a brush and water to clean old dirty hubs.

[@79metallican]

More tune-up videos please, especially for 2020+ models (Giant Escape, Trek FX, Verve).

[@AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw]

Your a good bike mechanic I like your work

[@manonthebike2205]

Good video as are the others of yours that I've watched. Didn't register time so may have been in the flow state. Cheers from NZ/Aotearoa.

[@DavidSnow-s2r]

The other day I was able to purchase a bike that I’ve always wanted a Trek 930 steel bike with a Rockshox. Thank you Andy for a great video today really enjoyed it. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.

[@billhemingway5558]

I like how you love bikes.

[@isolani]

I learn something from each of your videos

[@johnnykicks7706]

Thanks for another great video. Suggestion: maybe the video speedups are not necessary, because the slower parts are part of the relaxing watching experience.

[@Honir4]

that's a nice bike it even has a 8 speed cassette easily upgradable with bigger cogs on the back and u can climb anything with it i love old mtbs

[@billyjo1148]

great explaination of setting up a derallieur

[@lucafwn]

Another one ready for the road. Good job!

[@ellerybice3787]

If the steering yoke was turned 180' rearward, how would this affect the steering? "Handle bars rear of the head tube axis point"

[@raw_si_siht]

Tr-Flo on the brake pads? Thank you, doing that right now. Appreciate it.

[@fatrobdouble]

On the one hand, it's inspiring to see you take such care with these Waterloo Trek (even though it's shocking you do tune-ups with old cables/housing)....but on the other hand, all i want to do is pull all the XT off that beercan before putting the frame/fork on eBay.

[@bkefrmr]

I know you don’t work for me, but YOU’RE FIRED!

[@fatrobdouble]

@@bkefrmr 🤣😂🤣

[@davidseaford797]

The music is really relaxing

[@waltbellamy9739]

where to get triflow ?

[@jimp.7286]

It doesn't look that bad for five years sitting outside. We live next to the ocean. Five years outside around here and much of the hardware would be rusted or destroyed. On a side note; local news showed police using bikes like this one during recent college protests turned sideways and held up to push the crowd back. Maybe old news for some but I'd never seen police bikes used that way. I thought they just rode them. Dual purpose, lol. Maybe his sentimental connection to the bike was riding it while in uniform? Another good one here. Cheers. 👍

[@dacugna567]

you bet, here in Portugal it would be almost too far gone, my Hardrock sure is proof of that but i still dream of making it clean and good again

[@jimp.7286]

@@dacugna567 Make it clean again?? Steal-wool is the trick. Sometimes soaked in oil or metal polish. It gets the rust off if the hardware isn't too far gone. I live on the west coast of California in an area that has a spain-like Mediterranean climate. Part of Spain once and people from Portugal settled here to fish. Small world huh? Outside for even a few days and the rust appears along with a briny film on painted things. Add to that - hardware coming from the pacific rim isn't the same quality as years ago. My opinion anyway. Warm, wet fog this morning. Some folks don't care for it but I do. It'll be sunny in a couple hours. Cheers!

[@thorn6809]

Just use the furniture polish to get rid of grayed paint. It should work just fine.

[@RadioSaladStudios]

Love the videos. Just stumbled on ya. Thanks for a great video.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Pedaled a Trek 3 years in safe neighborhoods unit

[@jeffreykennedy5956]

Hey tire guy. Dawn on rims tires slip in