Fixing/Overhauling The $15 Specialized Hardrock Mountain Bike

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

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[@royalgod4evr408]

I wanna know as bike lover n beginner bike repair guy where to get the tools to repair the bike?

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[@antonioalcantar2373]

Can you soak up the chain in that rusty remover liquid to see how effective it is?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

@@antonioalcantar2373 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6u7q3l8jceog9k Except, I don't reuse rusty chains. New chains cost about $10. And if a chain is that rusty, it's probably toast. It may look okay on the outside, but there is probably damage to the insides where the links connect.

[@unclefreddieDied]

@@RJTheBikeGuy thanks to you I fixed up a bike!

[@timsmith9758]

That kids gonna be stoked! I gave away a 24" mongoose cruiser bmx to a friends son after fixing it up and now I see the boy riding it to school every day. Good feeling.

[@ketmax2805]

Tim Smith riding your bike after going through hell is certainly awesome.

[@Amparinkokonenholsetti]

Tim Smith Nice work!

[@mrvk699]

Man that gives a man such a warm fuzzy feeling , seeing your stuff being loved by a kid :D Breathing new life into it

[@jsl1584]

Good work

[@benoitanctil8066]

Hi Very useful video Thanks

[@mariannefifield3826]

Loved this video. I'm recently retired and need something to do. This looks like a totally edifying hobby. Pick up used bikes refurbish them and give them away to a deserving kiddo. I'm going to fix up my sun room that doesn't serve a purpose into a bike repair studio. Thanks so much for uploading this video. I can see myself doing this. I might be a girl but I'm mechanical, this video made me realize that this is very doable. Plus, stop paying the bike shop for overhauls on my own bikes.

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

MariAnne Fifield the demand went way up during the Pandemic. The price and lack of availability, has gone way up!

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

I'm an old woman who has a bike passion from childhood and today picked up a really nice bike the same model as the one in the video but a year or 2 older.... I only paid $40 for it and with a little love and elbow grease it will be worth $350 to $400 but I may decide to keep it for easy trail rides. Makes me feel 15 again....

[@tungoviet9952]

When I get old, I will definitely try this. For now, I will watch and learn techniques from this guy ^^. Actually, I decided after I got my PhD, I will make myself a small studio where I find and buy neglected bikes to later overhaul them and give them away to my friends. I dreamed of a bike shop my that's quite busy. This might be a wise choice.

[@yousef_5294]

Did you actually do it?

[@007-Bond]

*Bike stores hate him.* *Evapo-Rust loves him.*

[@recstoppauseplay]

Cable and housing manufacturers love him!

[@JohnSefton]

I repair & build bikes myself,but from time to time i refare to some of your ideas such as some tools you make if you can't redaly buy them.You are a excellent teacher & a big help to many. Thank you.

[@noximera1778]

I have no bicycle but here I am.. watching this like I own one for years. You explain things so well, it’s mesmerising, thank you.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@RANDY4410]

What's good about RJ is that he explain things to u as he restore the bike the other guys don't explain anything to u when they retore a bike on You Tube a matter of fact they don't even talk , RJ gives u the break down and also a math equation on fixing the bike, thumbs up RJ you are a genius on fixing and restoring bikes.

[@peterrabbitwarren]

Hi RJ A fellow is giving me an older Hardrock about the same vintage for me to refurbish for a young guy who needs a bike. Thanks for showing this example of helping someone out. Thats what life is about.

[@veedadixon3749]

I learned so much by watching this video. I'm a 64 yr female and thinking about fixing my old Schwinn 10 speed mountain bike and you given me more tips than our local bike shops. I don't have a bike stand and I don't plan on buying one, but I'll figure something out to hold this thing.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Great to hear!

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

It would be awesome if you did a video about where you get some of your supplies, like the cable, housings, ends, and any other consumables that you use a lot... Thank you soooo much for all of your videos!

[@kevinkelly1529]

Thanks. You're partly responsible for me presently doing this same process to a beat up 1995 Raleigh USA M-80. It's a fun and educational project.

[@officialclownbusiness7788]

Kevin Kelly congratulations on saving a classic. May you enjoy it for many miles.

[@5-1-2ricers9]

Kevin Kelly yo I got a freebie M60 and did the same! Nice!

[@pnwester2697]

Love this video. I do the same type of work. Bikes given to me to refurb and they usually go to a deserving person. This serves two purposes: 1) gives new life to a bike and 2) gets a bike to a person who can more than likely not afford it. It’s all good.

[@calvinmientke3539]

I like giving the little 12's and 16's to little kids. The worst was a VERY expensive when new 24 inch Fuji 10 speed, all cherried up, to a kid. He left it on the ground behind dad's car, you guessed it! The kid got a $49 Walmart instead! I've given several bikes to a home for challenged adults. "The biking gang" now loves to ride to the park on nice days. The smiles are more rewarding than a "sale".

[@walterkersting1362]

You find out why they didn’t have a bike in the first place.

[@triumphmanful]

I fix bikes up for needy kids. I make no money. Keeps them out of the landfill. I have at least 20 right now. Maybe 5 or 6 ready to ride. Most only need fine tuning and air in the tires. America is a throw away society ! It really frost my punkins !

[@whazzat8015]

AND WHEN THE GIFT BIKE GETS STOLEN, IT'S LIKE GIVING A BIKE TO 5 KIDS. and I make them another one win win win

[@dushk0]

@@whazzat8015 mostest positivest attitude right there!

[@JohnS916]

I have an older Hardrock Comp HR, but it's like in new condition for a 2004 model, I bought it used in 2005. The only reason for that is the lack of use and having it properly stored indoors. However, I've been hooked on mountain bike videos for the past few weeks and I'm ready now to start riding. Your video was very helpful for identifying certain parts, cabling and other misc bits of information that will add to my knowledge base. Nice work bringing the bike back to useable life.

[@angelzerimar2101]

Fantastic !!! You are awesome my friend, not only did I get a wealth of mechanics but there's a person who will be enjoying this labour of love. Thank you and God bless you.

[@Manifestings]

Hi RJ....Your videos are second to none. Been having a blast modifying a 1999 Marin Rock Springs Enduro bike. Thanks for all your excellent videos from Shocks to Brakes...Wonderful Work.....

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

Specialized Hardrocks are amazing bikes! Mine is still in great shape after 24 years. I think the front shocks need a tune up and that's about it.

[@fuerzademapuche2532]

Thank You Sir! I have enjoyed riding MBikes ever since I was a kid , and after serving as a Marine Infantryman it has been an uphill battle trying to get even one full bike working so I can attempt to stay in shape. You good Sir are my savior....You make it so easy to understand and follow along as I fix my own POS bike...(well, the one for my semi-foster-adopted 17yr old daughter first) and I can feel good and proud to have fixed the shit myself and maybe even teach her how to care for her own bike. A True Gentleman and a Scholar. Many thanks, new sub after this video.....Semper Fidelis!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Very cool!

[@famousamos]

This is really informative. I can't wait to have my own garage so I can start doing projects like this :)

[@MP-zf7kg]

that's the beauty of bikes....you can bring them in the house!!!! if you're serious about working on bikes, one really smart move is to begin collecting and organizing a specific bike tool set. buy good-quality (don't scrimp on hand-tools, stick to brands where possible) and they'll outlast you. I'm old now and I still used some tools from my father and grandfather.

[@Myactivechannel]

@@MP-zf7kg make sure you have a tent in there, so you can take a nap it it lol

[@missinjujubees]

Same boat here, I found a non-profit community bike repair center that has tools free to use, donated bike parts, and even volunteers to teach you how to do repairs. Haven for me cuz I'm a total newbie and on a budget.

[@daddyshrek2295]

i do it in my apartment

[@sjwatkins27able]

i must say, all fix it projects i have that i dont know how to do, i always come to your channel. your eficient, knowlegdeble, and u arent aggrivating in fact, ur entertaining. you are by far the best internet source for how to stuff involving things men fix. thank u for your time, work, and most of all shared knowledge. i literally check out my options, do what i can, watch you, order parts, then do the rest. one stop shop, no fuss, all buisiness , puttin in work like a boss, and teaching all the first timers and confused dudes no frills, exactly wtf to do. keep it up, even though i dont have a clue what new bike projects u havent put on youtube.u are the mf dude sir, and thank u for all the help u bring the bike life community. i hope u realize what an important asset u have been since vid1.

[@kevinshea9916]

When my kids were small every weekend I would work on their bikes if friends bikes and all the kids in the neighborhood that was over 25 years ago now they're all grown and they tell their kids what I did very nice feeling

[@garyandrist8923]

Like you, found a garage sale Specialized… you, clearly demonstrated a thorough clean up/upgrade process. Excellent video and explanation. Thank you!

[@justin94block]

I might just get into biking again after 15 years since childhood days. Learning some free knowledge, thanks!

[@gphilipc2031]

I have owned my Hardrock for over 30 yrs. Bought it used for 60 bucks back then. Great, low maintenance, simple mountain bike.

[@crowman8914]

Your pretty much teaching us bicycle repair and restoration, for free. I wouldn't mind working at a bicycle shop lol

[@royalgod4evr408]

I appreciate the love n him blessing us w his knowledge,I wanna be as good as him one

[@crowman8914]

@@royalgod4evr408 actually learn off him, and become better

[@madeiraislander]

you know what, me too XD wouldn't mind owning a bike shop, it's pretty cool!

[@axelbuckets3858]

I’d love to start my own bike shop! One less car !

[@just1n0wen48]

Kleiner Helfer what about selling bikes

[@Manetty6]

the bigest relief on this project was the removal of the kick stand. soooo satisfying.

[@tomcrnkovich1661]

Man your videos are just fantastic. I love rebuilds like this...especially on the mountain/gravel side with something that's pretty current.

[@bryanin82]

Wish I saw this video two weeks back when I was fixing up my old bike! Had to view a dozen other videos to try and lean everything in this one video. Thank you for this video!

[@mjean9263]

Learning a lot. I wish I had this knowledge with my past 6 bikes. The 7th bike is coming.

[@nenno3878]

Thanks RJ. Great tips, tricks and insight. Have not repaired a bike since 40 years ago. Now I'm pumped to fix the same HR .

[@crocodilecrox3758]

I guess this is the best bike reassambly walkthrough on youtube. Love the channel.

[@J-Young_photography]

that's why it is 15, not 50. nice job. I learn a lot more every time i watch these type of videos. Unfortunately I don't have all the tools that fix it myself.

[@z0mbie0ma]

Awesome! A specialized hardrock was my first real mtb. I learned basic trail riding and jumping skills and progressed with that bike until i got my first dirtjumper! It also survived my first downhill experiences and a year and a half of bicycle messerger jobbing. A very sturdy and long living bike for sure!

[@hopenavajo1391]

My Specialized Rock hopper is awesome when a neighbor just gave it to me w/o any cost. I have been upgrading lately,even the tires gives me trouble. I recently upgraded from caliper to disc brake. Thanks ❤

[@scotth1362]

love the way how you take a very practical approach to bicycle repair

[@douglasroyle233]

When you install new brake cables I pull all the slack from the the cable so the pads are tight the rim and pre stretched the cables by pulling the brake lever they should leave a nice tight break with no need to adjust the brake cables after a few rides

[@russellhoskins561]

Just found your channel and like what I see. I enjoy restoring mechanical equipment and especially bicycles. I just picked up an abandoned Specialized Sirrus that I will be road testing on my morning ride tomorrow. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@spongegrubby]

Thanks for all you do RJ - just recently picked up a used bike for my son and have applied many of the lessons learned from your videos to breathe new life into it. Keep up the great work!

[@martinalmendarez6773]

Amazing work and thanks for the tips because i am a novice as well.The best part of the video was when you said "the boy that is gonna get it" that was so awesome.I was a boy that grew up without a bike and always wanted one.So about two weeks ago i bought a Specialized Crosstrail for 50 dollars and its not in bad shape.Although i don't know anything about bicycles i am changing the gear wires tomorrow and try to adjust them.Ive been watching all sorts of videos and came across yours and i picked up a few things from it so thank you very much and this video is greatly appreciated.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Thanks. Specialized Crosstrail is a good bike to start with.

[@urealf2884]

You’re awesome sir. Top 3 professors teaching at KZbin University. 👏

[@bisonuberti]

If I were purchasing this bicycle for my son I would be very confident in the purchase if I saw this video or if I knew how good your reputation is as a bike enthusiast. A job well done. It's also a relaxing video to watch... almost therapeutic.

[@anthonycphillips2430]

RJ.. might i respectfully recommend you invest in a sand blasting cabinet, powder coating kit and mechanics parts washer? i use these items to restore my 30yr old bikes and they came out looking and functioning like brand new.

[@Alex-mt6fe]

Nicely done. A great testimony to recycling a bicycle. Your doing a great job R.J.

[@joelsavrimuthu4404]

Thanks a lot Mr RJ. I'm from Mauritius and I learned a lot from your project keep going on.

[@alexlintern9779]

Very good practice to first clean any frame with a good cleaning product and check the tubes and welds etc for safety. I also purge all bearings etc with WD40 prior to teardown to prevent seizing and stripped threads. RJ does great work!

[@builtbydylan8315]

The kid must really be happy :), Thats a very nice bike to have especially as a kid

[@samihamady8569]

Removing warning stickers and polishing the frame makes it look a lot better and shinier, it takes half an hour at most if you’re super meticulous and it’s pretty cost effective

[@minnesotafretswithmartybei5890]

This one video covers a ton of information to work on bikes...I would love to see more!

[@JohnnyB43]

Very educational - thanks. Also your video was very useful to get to know all the names of / terms for the various bits and bobs that you have on a bicycle - the component names etc. Also, I was really surprised how well that anti-rust solution that you had worked. cheers JB

[@MP-zf7kg]

about disc brakes....I've found wheels to be erratic consumables: with rim brakes, you can wear down the rim. with any wheel, you can seriously damage it via ruts, branches, potholes, even just being a heavy person. And then the spokes....wear out, break, become corroded where you can't adjust them. So my point? An active rider may run through rear wheels fairly often, and at least in my experience, rim-brake wheels cost about 1/2 what a disc brake wheel costs. You just have to look at what kind of rider you are; if your rims last you forever, then the reliability of disc brakes makes sense. If you're on a budget and are hard on the wheels, then the rim brakes still do a nice job (though wet weather is not the most fun).

[@0fficial_4ddy]

for getting off grips, instead of pouring alcohol, you can blow air from an air pressurizer under the grip while lightly pulling the grips off. It has always worked for me

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2e2pKR4mNWLkLc Too much of a hassle to get set up. I don't keep my compressor going all the time.

[@geo752]

The rubbing alcohol worked fine , what’s your point

[@latuman]

This is great therapy

[@charlesatwell9976]

I think so too.

[@th_js]

Suomi!

[@KeesFluitman]

this is my freetime instead of watching tv.

[@jdavis417]

Self-prescriber...

[@ketmax2805]

Tomi Saaranen did you buy the sealant?

[@denimbluebiz1016]

I bought this exact bike today at a flea market. I’m going to use your video as a guide to get it in shape. Thanks!

[@CraigLafferty]

Great idea on wrapping the handle bar with the saran wrap like that! In the past I have taken 2-3" diameter PVC pipe with a sealed end and put the item down in it and fill with evaporust. Then put a loose cap on the open end and let it sit in an upright position. (I have restored the legs from old pinball machines this way.)

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

I thought about that, but the curves of the bar would have required probably a 6" diameter tube, and that would have been a lot of volume. I also considered a plastic bag.

[@crowman8914]

I remember tinkering with bikes during my teens with just two crescent wrench and channel locks, you have cool tools i wouldn't mind getting in the near future

[@rollyRRR]

You definitely have to make a video on the reaction of this kid!

[@pnwadventurer9674]

rollyRRR 🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

I did a bike like that for my grandson. He rode it one day, and went back to his beach cruiser. He could throw his skateboard over the handle bars, and disappear for the day.

[@noahkusterbeck2363]

This is great I love how you described what you are doing in detain and explained why. It's great for people who don't know what they are doing

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

I like that you replace only what is needed to make it work again~ Thanks for the vid!-)

[@gerardkiss8414]

Great video

[@allieregan5045]

I just pulled my old 90s Trek bike out and started working on it. Thanks for the video! Very helpful.🚴‍♀️

[@XxPureKhaosxX]

"Im going to remove the kickstand here so i can clean it up, by clean it up i mean taking it off and leaving it off" lmao

[@ALSmith-zz4yy]

Hey, maybe the kid wants a kickstand.

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

@@ALSmith-zz4yy Guys that ride very rough terrain, would never think of having one.

[@catshit2028]

Kick stands are like extra chromosomes

[@BongoFury33]

@@ALSmith-zz4yy kickstands are made for kids

[@messagedeleted1922]

Great starting mountain bike for a kid. I had that exact bike. I found the frame and cranks too flexy myself, and the front fork almost threw me over the handlebars on hard cornered edges with its rebound. Good choice to replace it even if it wasn't cracked.

[@ROBinJVILLE]

vaporust seems amazing

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

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[@ROBinJVILLE]

RJ The Bike Guy thanks!!!

[@jdavis417]

...pretty sure he just pee's into the container... :(

[@johnpossum556]

seems slow, a wire wheel would have that off in literally less than one minute!

[@ROBinJVILLE]

and probably scratch the hell out of it too

[@TherealBigJohnSt33l]

Great idea for, the paper towels and, plastic wrap. Brilliant!

[@RileyGoss]

Do you have a bin of kickstands in the corner of your garage?

[@sjwatkins27able]

i know i do bro,.....a KS on mtn bike is prolly deadly, and on a bmx.......ur gonna die. well, if the bike is used as intended at least. hell, a kickstand on a stretch beach cruiser may not kill you, but its ugly af. RJ, i know that feel bro, and i agree.

[@Speedster-fm1bv]

I don't think so, but I think he has Pepsi rather than kickstands...

[@peaohvee1784]

I literally hate kickstands with a passion. Kids ask me why mine doesn’t have a stand...........it’s hard not to yell

[@gavinhosler5503]

@Brandon Lee I can relate

[@Ishizkos]

I think everyone who fixes bikes has a bin of them. I have one but its full so I just throw them out now lol only ever keep the good one size fits all ones.

[@ww89]

Every time I need to repair/replace anything I'll go back to this video, thanks!

[@joymahmood2822]

DAMN GOOOOOOD! watched A ~ Z and leaned a lot... thank you bro!

[@Dragon_rls]

Great idea with that rubbing alcohol. Evaporates quick, and clearly does the job. I will try next time. Thanks for the great tip.

[@SignorLuigi]

Great job! I wish you were my neighbor. 😄 P.S. Those rubber boots...OMG!

[@reda6821]

Mr. Luigi U can buy them from the shop store they are not expensive and good luck

[@owenturner758]

savage not average how much been looking for a good one on Craigslist letgo and OfferUp but there are very little specialized Hardrocks

[@reda6821]

Like.....two months.or tree .caus i went out of town!!

[@tomrichards6207]

Those rubber boots are pointless/useless. Get rid of them. I've got a pile of them that I've never used.

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

@@owenturner758 I bought one in 1989, that was two years old for$250.00. Front shocks had come out, so people wanted to go for a newer model. I have kept that that thing going, all these years. It is still a reliable bike today.

[@wishbone569]

Nice work, no messing around just getting on with the job in a good practical manner

[@TheodenEdnewDoesDnD]

Don't take a drink every time RJ says "here." You'll regret it.

[@madeiraislander]

Hahaha i just noticed that XD Tighten this thing here, let's go over here, while we're here we might as well lube this here... after a while all you hear is here here here here here here

[@beacon776]

How about every time he says AND!?!? Omg, and then, and this, and and and and and and and. You would die forever...

[@JaleelJohanson62]

A little tender loving care can bring most anything back to life! Nice job!

[@kpturner9097]

"by cleaning it up i mean taking it off the bike and leaving it off" hahaha i was dying thats so funny but so true kickstands make you look like a noob

[@fasthead]

Didn't like scratching my paintwork after bike falling over after leaning it against things, so I got a kick stand n I ain't looked back. Best purchase ever.

[@leemilica]

kp turner they are useful. You're a noob if you think people with kickstands on their bikes are noobs. In fact, I have a kickstand on my very rare KTM Chicago Classic 26 2015.

[@fernandb.6162]

I have a kickstand too, and saying that these are used by noobs makes you a noob. I just care about my bike and don't wanna paint my bike again every 2 years. But I agree that you're not going to put a kickstand on a full suspension mtb. On a hardtail it's ok.

[@ColeT_43]

@@fernandb.6162 i have a ht bike. I gavent used a kickstand. Mainly because i spent some money and got a can of paint protector. £30 and i can protect every bike in my shed without comprimising my ride or the bikes looks

[@MattExzy]

@Chris Kimball Chris, it's something I've noticed with bikes. I'm pretty new to cycling myself. And just like with every other interest I've dabbled in, either it be photography, computers, electronics, programming, cooking, whatever it is, there's this (mostly male) pretentious air of superiority and elitism that goes along with it. "You should do this, you can't do that, that's not right..." The best thing to do is just ignore it, and do what works for you and is practical. For a 200 year-old invention, the bicycle, for some reason, attracts an awful lot of stuffiness.

[@EarlyPort]

I want to refurbish an old bike, and your video was a big help. Thank you!

[@SilkJester]

I`m guessing you realized by now, but, the reason the brake levers were bottoming out, and the noodle boot was getting crushed is the brake pad spacer orientation. I`m guessing by the long travel of the V-brake arms that the short spacers/ washers of the brake pads are on the inside of the arm and the thick/ tong spacers are on the outside. Maybe switch those around and see if if fixes the problem. In the current config I`m pretty sure you can`t unhook the brake quick release. Hope it helps!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

No, the levers were bottoming out because there was too much cable, and would have have happened without the boots. The brake arms will only move so far. This is just part of adjusting the cable.

[@SilkJester]

Fair enough, I only mentioned it because I had the same thing happen to me on a bike I worked on, switching the position of the brake pad self aligning washers solved the lever issue. Cheers!

[@rcLawnDartPilot]

Gotta agree with Ciprian. There is a reason the break pad screw posts have two spacer sizes for mounting to the V Brake. Otherwise its a really awesome thing youre doing to help a kid out with a great bike!

[@JPP8011]

Some boy, (or girl) is going to be very thrilled with this bike. Well done...what a worthwhile project.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

He loves the bike.

[@ratoneJR]

fluorescent green cable ties would have been a nice touch. other than that, perfect.

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

with an offset orange for the cable crimps

[@steveumoren8931]

Thanks bro. This video gave me the courage to restore an old bike gifted to me to me.

[@mikieson]

thanks for the update video..looks good..im surprised though you didnt take the shifters apart OR try to clean them and put a little oil inside? How about the bb? did you take it all apart and clean?lil oil on front and rear derailleurs?seat post removed,cleaned and lil lube? IM sure you did things and didnt film every single minute?

[@pmd7914]

Tips - remove handlebar grips by putting the end of bars in hot water, protect hand with rag/glove. After cleaning/removing rust from parts with moving parts - eg. Skewers, derailleurs, seat clamp, shifters, brake levers - put the parts in a tub of 50:50 atf:kerosene, lubes and rust protects. Good to soak new shift/brake cables in before installing also.

[@innerlocus]

Those rubber boots aren't worth using they are ruining the beautiful overhaul on this bike. Great video Guy.

[@forevercomputing]

Needs to be trimmed down.

[@jdavis417]

It's not what they are made for!

[@hachi666roku]

$15 specialzed.... For the longest, I figured a $25 Haro F4 (2005) was a steal😉! all it needed was crank and brakes and tires odyssey gyro and upgraded to a heavy chain and 33t sprocket.... but you sir are legendary!!! Yeah, Covid -19 has spurned the teenager bike builder in me 👍thanks for this

[@nukedathlonman]

I can't say I've ever seen a fork go like that before - poor bike was certainly not as well looked after as I prefer it to be. But a little elbow grease and some TLC it's back in working order. So glad that didn't get tossed into landfill like most bikes that get into that deteriorated state do.

[@jdavis417]

I think it's just another name for Duck Tape?!?!

[@michaelburrows9219]

TLC means tender loving care

[@rumblef1sh]

Really enjoyed watching your video... I found it really relaxing and entertaining to simply sit and enjoy someone bring an old bike back to life. I'm a big fan of care and attention vs throwing things away. Great vid. I've shared it with a few others :)

[@matthewcarberry8243]

use a compressor to take the grips off

[@sonofedmund5004]

Works like a dream with the compressor if you got one. I've got a small compressor but boy is it useful.

[@xzalean]

Since I work in a store that does Golf Services as well. I just use their Golf Grip remover, which has a little curved needle, and then the slipperiest substance known to man gets those handlebar grips right off. Then when putting them back on, I just clean the area and the grips, and use Soapy Water

[@dmc31405]

@@xzalean The air compressor works great for removing and installing golf grips too.

[@avoirdupois1]

This is really good photography for this work. Makes the repair very clear. Great video!

[@futureshock7425]

How does a hard tail bike handle on rough trails? Thanks RJ hope you go for a ride on it

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Better than a Walmart bike with junk suspension. Not as good as a full suspension bike with a quality suspension.

[@michaelmejia7893]

Fine

[@borderlands6606]

People raced rigid mountain bikes, then hard tails. Trail riding on a front suspension bike is fine.

[@MehYam2112]

I had one of these bikes, 2006 model I believe. Super durable and easy to fix, a great first MTB that can take real off-road abuse.

[@matthewabt9348]

nice job but you forgot the seal in the top of the headset

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Yep, but I got it on there later.

[@BEEBEE159]

RJ, you have an air-compressor. All you have to do is shoot compressed air between the handlebar and the grip, and the grips will break free and slide right off. You can also install new grips the same way, shooting compressed air, while pushing the grip on.

[@batbawls]

Have you taken this off any sweet jumps???

[@jeromesegard5658]

it's for his nephew, not him

[@michaelmejia7893]

How lame are you?

[@batbawls]

I would say approximately 67.4% lame. I'm working hard to get that to 68% by the end of the year.

[@hamsterhuey1497]

I bet he got about three feet of air too

[@OugaBoogaShockwave]

HAHAHA, sweet jump with a face plant in DirT !!!

[@justiceman9492]

Some kid will be really pleased with this bike.... Great job... Well explained..

[@txalvrs]

noooo! you can't just cut zip ties Rj: *haha ziptie go snipp*

[@jesusadame4364]

Seen this twice, really like your enthusiasm. And that bike cleans up nice, lucky kid who gets a hold of it😆

[@Loz20365]

RJ why do you have a tent in your garage?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

We were letting it dry out after last camping trip and working to repair zipper.

[@jdavis417]

.../translation/... the ol' lady has kicked him out again...

[@officialclownbusiness7788]

I would have thought he used it as a paint booth for bike parts.

[@rayamis9509]

Tip. A hyperdermic syringe, gets the alcohol under the hand grips better. Thanx for all the info.

[@jev2867]

Whoever disliked this must hate their life. Thanks RJ for making how to videos. I've been meaning to say this, bike rebuilds has a lot of sexual references 😂😂

[@jdavis417]

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[@abyssclipz6726]

@@jdavis417 hahaha

[@nukemansvk142]

Damn. I always wanted a Hardrock. And this piece for 15$? That's a steal. Nice job

[@MarinStipkovic]

Hahaha, loved the kickstand bit! I hope your friend's son likes the bike and appreciates the effort.

[@bryanslife7229]

you always have tons of soda in your garage 😂😂😂

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

thats where he gets energy to do all this, lol

[@EFreeman1970]

Thanks for the very informative video. Just started doing some bike rebuilds. Have found that repainting and putting on better components really make a difference. I liked that you reused pretty much everything you could.

[@redrocker1055]

Any specialized is better than no specialized but dang those graphics are ugly, thou the Rockshox makes it look soo much better. I'd imagine the kid's like it and if getting a quality - pro setup bike like that gets the kid interested in a lifetime of ridding then that's all that matters.

[@pnwadventurer9674]

wahwah1013 I agree

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Straight out of the early 90's.

[@Blindbat1337]

I'm a new rider. This video was super helpful with how to remove/fix/repair my own bike. Thanks !