The beginner MTB toolbox

[@bkxc]

That red sticker is looking good!!

[@jordanleng204]

how does BKXC’s comment only have 3 likes? I was expecting a lot more from yet another huge mtb channel.

[@devontamarcinko5730]

P

[@fadilauliahakimchannel5269]

Its your sticke

[@certifiedomlayoo]

self praise lol

[@Dayjsusjddhhd]

Why? XD

[@TrailFeatures]

Growing up, I never truly appreciated having all my dad's tools at my disposal. As an adult, I now understand why he would kick my *** when I left them outside in the rain or let a friend "borrow" them. ...Dad, I get it now and I'm sorry. 😂

[@giancarlorivera2104]

Omg same

[@bearable3089]

Omg to real, the day I finally got my own tools, my dad almost lost his **** cause I wouldn't leave his **** out anymore and was so happy his 10 mm won't be lost again 😂

[@TekDristan]

Amen to that. My dad was the same way with his tools as I now am with mine.

[@Fire-dk4pi]

Same

[@chimichangas1405]

lol im 14 and your literally describing me

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Who's about to order some picks?

[@jjr1314]

On our way to get some now!!

[@krashandroll1297]

I use old spokes that ive cut and sharpened on a grinder. They work great !

[@berticusmaximus00]

Ice picks to dig myself out of this winter

[@fatjon215]

I have a park pick on my bench at the shop I part time at. It gets loads of use and has a magnet on the other side.

[@Medaichi]

I need a torque wrench

[@mathewhumvee]

anyone call the HEX wrenches ALLEN KEYS.... might be a Canadian thing

[@SethsBikeHacks]

I call them that too, but it’s technically a registered trademark. Allen key is the same as Kleenex, Velcro, Scotch Tape, etc.

[@mathewhumvee]

Seth's Bike Hacks Really didn’t know it’s a trade mark, I live in Toronto and most places you say hex wrench’s, and they go “you mean an Allen key set right”. Anyways love from CDN, hope your healing up.

[@camerongordon2378]

Same

[@denishuber7758]

In my country they called imbus wrenches....and only in metric sizes

[@stanp2281]

Yeah same

[@Malio75]

One of the reasons I cancelled cable TV: I’d rather watch these informative and entertaining under 12 minute vids than anything on crappy network television.

[@No_ReGretzky99]

I have bad ADHD and I don't want to take medication cuz I'm recovering alcoholic and drug addict with multiple years sober finally getting back into mountain biking looking at a few hardtails around 600 to 70000 there's two Diamondbacks I really want to look at if anybody has any recommendations on bikes to check out let me know❤❤❤

[@joshbenik9694]

Remember, only a rich man buys cheap tools

[@CanIHasThisName]

Depends on the tools. Some specialised tools cost way more than they should and since you typically don't use them frequently, it doesn't hurt to skim on them. For example, I bought a very cheap Shimano BB tool from China. I've had it for years and no problem at all. Also, I've long been considering a nice chaintool but the one I got for $4 some years ago still works perfectly to this day and I've no real reason to replace it. Buying a cheap tool that you replace eventually makes more sense than buying an expensive tool which you barely ever use.

[@nathansharp3193]

That's awesome! I'm going to remember that. It goes up there with, "Grease is cheap."

[@raxsarunting6761]

Hahaha.. depend on who u are.. If you're bike shop owner or cycling is your butter n bread, u should get quality tools..

[@RileyGoss]

Buy it nice or buy it twice.

[@Thomas5937]

Buy the harbor freight one and when you break it buy a nice one. A lot of the harbor freight tools will be so simple or so infrequently used that you'll never break them.

[@Sam-oj8sr]

And u can make a pick out of an old spoke and a grinder

[@paul3180]

or a wrecked/worn out screw driver.

[@blakekuhlmann2143]

dont forget the stick

[@hedemalmcarl]

Toothpicks are technically picks so.. lol

[@INTEL965GAMES]

2 years ago i was a noob.........now i have tire leveres, chain cutter, cassette remove, patch fro tires, some sponge to wash dust, oil, grease, allen keys, torx keys

[@j.c.n4301]

yes, protect your tools, when my granpa died the majority of his tools disapeared

[@scnomad3626]

A fishing tackle box makes a great bike tool box, as it has all kinds of little compartments for nipples, brake pads, bolts, housing ferrules, cable ends, etc. as well as larger spaces for tools.

[@jinavl]

Always keep a spare derailleur hanger in your pack when shreddin

[@timhammesfahr4115]

Ahhhhh the ole adjustable hammer 🔨

[@hunterbeaulaurier1614]

I've had really good luck 3D printing my tire levers! Free files are easily found online too.

[@hunterbeaulaurier1614]

Oh and those little cable hold down things that are used to route cables externally!

[@sebastianjost]

@@hunterbeaulaurier1614 just use zip ties. They don't fall off as the other ones that come with most bikes

[@hunterbeaulaurier1614]

@@sebastianjost I've used both, but I like the way the C shaped ones look better!

[@chrismitchell2535]

I used the Taco tool box hack the other day. My wife and I finished a 50 mile road ride as part of the Prouty Cancer Fundraiser in Hanover NH. We road 80 mile last year and decided 50 miles was more then enough. The rest of our team were riding longer distances so we found ourself with some time to kill. We reconnected with the car, got changed and then went to pick up some beer for the team as they finished up 80 and 100 mile rides. Now for the Taco hack - 12 pack of beer, new bag of ice and a cooler full of food. Faced with the problem of trying to keep the beer cold on a hot July day I thought what would Seth do? So I dumped the tools out of my tool box in the back of the car, removed the food from the cooler and put most of it in the tool box with some ice and then put the beer on ice in the cooler - so finishing team members were welcomed with ice cold beers! Thanks for your Hacks and other instruction! Great Channel!

[@Dennis-mb8ip]

He is the guy to carry every tool you will need

[@donovanstaab]

Please do a cleaning/ maintenance equipment for budget/ beginners :)

[@berticusmaximus00]

This is why Thursdays are my favorite day of the week

[@KD-mm3li]

My travel box is a slim double handgun case. Cut outs for a set of hex and torx keys. Needle nose pliers. An Abby bike tools 4 way tool. A metal JIS screwdriver by park tool. 3rd hand for cables. Tire levers. A multi tool. Preferred brands are wera, snap on, channel lock, Abby, and park. Im a professional mechanic and so many travel demos in my local area. Done four years with specialized for their demo retail event. Sea otter classic. And others. Love every second of it.

[@dustinvanover2940]

me and my dad found out the hard way how expensive mtb can be, i mean we both bought $1700 bikes both out of pocket to be able to do more together on the trail. we started because of you, shout out to my 50 year old dad that is keaping up with me a 13 year old on black dimond trails. btw when you coming to charlotte we have some great trails here and as always: RIDE HARD LIVE LONG

[@suchasreallife]

I bought a beginner tool kit from a local bike shop had a lot of specialty bike tools came in very handy

[@Sam-oj8sr]

Sometimes the L style Allen key is easier to use in tight spaces.

[@kevinkohler7997]

Besides Bike Multitool I do indeed carry an extra L-shaped 4 or 5mm in seat bag your reason

[@bertatvgame]

For another bike hacks: in summer I ride with big 1,5l plastic bottle. To make it secure I use a zip tie on the end just under the cap, where the lip thingy is and I attach it to my cables or frame. It is super secure (never ever found my bottle falling out), cheap and easy.

[@rideallegretto1933]

Here’s a hack for one of your videos, when learning to pull up barspin learn to do a barspin on ice since you don’t have to lift up the front wheel and then when your comfortable with that you can move on to the actual barspin👍🏼

[@noashaw408]

Another consumable item are straws, not only can you use them to install non-clamp grips but you can use a large straw to tidy up your cables. Disconnect the cables slide the straw over heat until the straw has shrunk and you have a cheap solution for messy cables.

[@maxbottcher925]

nice video! I searched for such a video for quite some time now and suddenly it's coming from you :D oh and tanks that you put all the links in the description makes it a lot easier Greetings from Germany :)

[@lukewood8466]

You should make a series that makes repairs on bikes with only a multi tool and cheap hacks, alot of begginers get scared of bike repair because they think they dont have to tools, so by making a series showing everything you can do with a multi tool it will encourage begginers to do their own repairs. You could call it something like the multi tool manual

[@WorkingViews]

great tips as usual! My only addition for anyone trying to restore an older mtb is to get some #1 and #2 JIS screw drivers for certain adjustment screws that look like phil but will strip under torque.

[@jbratt]

I worked as a bike mechanic for ten years and have done my own wrenching for much longer. Why am I watching this video? Because Seth is so darn entertaining.

[@sham_coot9532]

Remember, always keep a bottle opener on you for those after shred beers!

[@julesbertin1197]

Ive got my pedals to do this !

[@francissteven304]

I feel like this is one of the few channels that takes into consideration staying on a budget on certain things. Such a great channel!

[@Beachchiccx]

You forgot grease! It's in the shots of your toolbox, but it was never mentioned. I never realized how much I would need it until I got it, even for things outside of bike maintenance.

[@adizivojevic8635]

No consumables,dry lube is ton better

[@kirt244]

Harbor freight has a line of pliers that are actually good now.

[@tm_banditt1516]

Your my favorite mountain biker to watch and I will purchase these

[@FantaMann42]

Seth You Rock!!!!! That is so practical for a start up MTB tool box set... KUDOS BRO!!!! No wonder you have 1 million subscribers!!!!!

[@SamMtnMan]

The beginning of the video is literally how to basic

[@outowengamer3568]

i would always use my multi tool for every repair and now i got these tools and actually bought myself how to repair and switch parts now thanks seth

[@edensaywell2048]

I always keep by tools in an old shoe box, and use the lid as a"tray"

[@maxMax-ns9pg]

Also seriously Seth, your videos are so high quality it’s insane

[@elijahjamieson5354]

When you used the screwdriver as a tire lever I physically yelled and my body curled up and I was at the airport waiting for a flight

[@hedemalmcarl]

Elijah Jamieson Hahaha

[@hedemalmcarl]

Same here

[@demonking4203]

I love biking but i dunno anything about workin on my bike or tools but these videos teach me a ton

[@jeremytoms9698]

Good video. I have a nasty habit of buying good tools that I only use once - I could be a car mechanic or full fledge carpenter at this point. I do love the idea of just buying the entire Park Tool box (or Pedros) and keeping it separate and safe. I made sure to buy your stickers, Seth! My Trek Stache is going to Smeash!

[@DaveLopez575]

I definitely need a tool box. Thank you Seth’s Bike Hacks Bike University for educating me.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Solid video.

[@zoloclonecommando]

Really appreciate the description Seth! this video is great!

[@daet.4570]

So I was just going down the list and after only putting the eco pick set, the bike multi-tool ($30 f-15), eco shock pump, and eco wrench set in my amazon cart the price was already exceeding $90 - that's a crazy price jump!

[@jamesjenkins2401]

My tyres are so tight I have to literally use a crow bar, so that’s now in my tool box

[@lukeschlieper8880]

James Jenkins You’re doing something wrong, or you have too small of a tire on or the bead is pregnant and doing contractions (work at a shop and seen this a few times, super weird, usually happens with aramid beads). For extra slack in the tire squeeze the bead into the center channel where all the spike nipples are located and you can usually get enough to pull her off.

[@charliemccloskey8358]

Then u are doing something wrong

[@operationawesome8567]

The only reason I am watching this is because your videos are the reason I bought a new mountain bike, thanks for the great content.

[@safekraka]

Fantastic vid. Wise words for not only a good bike tool set but for every household.

[@donaldlahoda8693]

My old man's a television repairman. He's got this ultimate set of tools.

[@jsl1584]

I just got a very similar toolbox the other day, and I have bought new Allen keys and put most of my old tools in the toolbox. Okay, I also have a hack you can use in one of your videos and toolbox. I taped a small magnet inside the lid of my toolbox, and that way when I'm using one Allen key multiple times I won't have to dig in the tool tray.

[@thesecondset]

Seth what’s your favorite bike you own

[@riyankachowdhury4230]

its obvious his favourite bike is his diamondback release 5c

[@דורוןווליכמן]

@@riyankachowdhury4230 he said that also

[@matejmanceta1794]

5c

[@ThumperThumper-uo9oo]

The Park's 3 way Y tool is Amazing. I have owned one for over 25 years and it works Amazingly. Deffiently worth every penny .

[@alfianodamanik]

You forgot one thing: labelling machine

[@1arod562]

Been to long without a Seth video in my life....ahhh back at ease now. Great vid, keep'em coming!

[@mrSalior1]

Spray penetrating fluid in the hinge of pliers and cutters, open and close them and watch the junk come out

[@PorterMTB]

Picks are a key tool, good call there!

[@Wyatt_Ali]

Oh yes they are. Can’t believe a Eric comment has no replies or likes except mine

[@PorterMTB]

@@Wyatt_Ali what’s up!! Have an awesome day!

[@cnov.bikesndrums]

This is why I love bmx, pretty much everything can be done with an Allen key and a car pump at the servo

[@dr07828]

I was just doing an after ride inspection and tweaking on my bike. My fork set got a little Loose on the trail. There was a bit of slack in the bearings. So I was tightening that up. While I was doing that I was using a torque wrench I got on amazon for just under $30. It works really good, and I thought to my self while I was tweaking the bike, This was a really good investment. I think buying that cheap torque wrench was probably one of the best investments. It came with the wrench, and a whole set of hex tips, along with a few extras like a philips tip. I know they make that nice park tool torque tool, but that thing is like $80. So aside from it being a bit bigger and less portable than the park tool doo dad, it works great, and its nice to have that piece of mind knowing all the bolts are torqued properly.

[@Korina42]

Will doing the impossible make me mighty? 😎

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Get at that sticker!

[@maxMax-ns9pg]

Korina42 which sticker?

[@Korina42]

Sorry, it was a Firefly reference.

[@paultellier2147]

Love this channel. Thank you. The new hobby and all the fun purchases are so exciting!

[@kwaktak]

This is one of those few videos that will be going in my Watch Later playlist for easy reference. Thx for including the different price point options. Sometimes a trip to Harbor Freight will do in a pinch, but I completely agree with the needle nose pliers. They aren't even worthy to use as a can opener!

[@DanielMaslin]

Just bought a giant trance 4, you made this video at the perfect time. Thankyou

[@danhughes6670]

A good place to find picks - Next time you’re at the dentist, ask if they have any old dental picks that they’re going to toss. I’ve gotten a few high quality stainless steel picks this way which are too warn for dental work, but are perfect for small jobs around the shop.

[@shredbroinc2988]

You make the most basic videos super fun!

[@ronanM-L]

Did you just eat a Taco with a spoon out of a tool box?

[@SethsBikeHacks]

yes

[@BuckarooBeatdown]

Wait.... Is that not ⁿᵒʳᵐᵃˡ

[@baddriversofcolga]

Should he have used a fork?

[@AnomadAlaska]

That was a Park Tool SPK-1. Seth doesn't F around.

[@blame7121]

Right now is probably not the best time to get into the hobby due to there being little work and thus thin paychecks, but i used my last paycheck to buy my first mountain bike, and will probably be using my next one for some tools, and I'll be using this video as a guide. Thanks

[@brian8156]

Man you’ve thought and explained everything I’d ever need to know. Thanks Seth!

[@BigEvy]

My beginner tool box was from the dollar store. Looked really similar to yours, but was incredibly cheap just like it ! The hinges were not solid, and often times caused the top and the divider to fall out. The tray was misshapen upon purchase and rarely could be slammed into the box . It still holds some of my tools , a valiant warrior it is.

[@TheDan0311]

Got a good hack, I shortened my brake hose the other day used a set of dog nail clippers to cut the hose worked perfect. Better than side cutters no flattening of the hose end.

[@bdpersha]

Seth. This was spot on.

[@brandonsudworth3030]

I brought a set of Alan keys from Poundland. Best Buy ever. They have never let me down.

[@harjinders6035]

First

[@jamesrgod]

Dang it you beat me

[@alfie.3325]

Hi

[@stupidedition5401]

Nice vid as always, i just got a new tool kit for Christmas so this was a check list for what i needed

[@alidarivera5836]

100% agree with the multi tool. I trued entire wheels with multitools. Realy good to get

[@thejwchannel3137]

Thanks Seth, another great vid. Enjoy your work very much. Big hi from Australia!

[@B0ldtaar]

The box is i identical to my MTB tool box, only different stitches :) I recommend getting a 2 in 1 Freewheel Remover & Freewheel Turner (chain whip stored in the handled) saves space and you always use them together

[@MrSmoothasf]

The best thing you can own is a tool crazy friend like seth who can lend you everything in return for beers.

[@Medaichi]

Thank's Seth for the heads up ;)

[@backwoodsbiker5638]

Next hack for u, use the strap from toe strap pedals to hold up the fork of a bike in the stand so it dosent fall

[@TheBlaert]

Those Bondhus allen keys are great. I've had a set for years. Use them probably every day working at cars and never had any problems with them whatsoever

[@woodlandwillmtb]

Seth, I always watch the ads to the end so that you get revenue, and I’m really loving the channel and the content. Keep it up!

[@talenjundzilo4344]

Yes! Seth uploaded!

[@barbellranch2763]

Straightforward and utterly useful. Thank you for this video.

[@eliyaanshakeel4060]

I can now say I have done this purchase. Pretty much purchased the one lower from the Pro. The Eco Parts. I spent around 150$ with extras such as a chain whip some of the Dry Teflon Lube and some other things. Great video Seth. My toolbox will be outfitted with your stickers!

[@eartharrow6772]

I've never seen a pick unless at the dentist(UK) I would recommended a bradawl as the flat head works for a lot of the tiny screws, cleans the grot out and works as one of the most useful DIY tools you'll own

[@GTChucker86]

I always bring a pouch with all the tools i need in my back pack. All the stuff from derailieur hangers, 15mm wrenches (for my bmx colleagues), a spare allen set, pliers ,spare bits of chain (for cheap chains which some of my friends ride) , a couple of master links, a dedicated chain braker, and tire levers. I never ride without that pouch even though it weighs my bag a lot.

[@Wild_Maryland]

Hey man I just wanted to pop in and thank you for all of your effort in making your videos. :)

[@porbuntauge5555]

instead of buying a pick you can easily use a spoke cut it to size sharpen it, bend a handle on it and voila you have your own special pick. for extra fancy you can use heat shrinking tube on the handle

[@krukabman]

I bought a few tools to keep in an old ammo box for working on my unicycles some of what you had here. Also at harbor freight I purchased a QUINN 1/2 In. Drive Digital Torque Adapter for $30.00 For checking the torque on crank bolts they come loose more than you would think. I bought a 3/8 ratchet and a set of socket adaptors and long allen sockets. The torque adapter says it only has a Torque range: 29.5 to 147.6 ft. lbs But for torquing bearing caps it will do low range in. pounds but does not vibrate or give an audible alert when hitting the set torque, you have to watch the display.

[@slow_330i]

I have a crankbrothers f15 and a wingman and I love them

[@louiescott5055]

Loving the content Gr8 to see it’s still super original Can’t wait for the next vid

[@markduncan525]

First thing I do with the tray is duck tape over the center hole so small stuff doesn’t fall down into the main box when you throw it in the truck.

[@bluejaxe]

That leatherman is a lifesaver.

[@mtbboy1993]

5:06 I prefer to use housing/wire cutters, I use one from Jagwire. 4:12 it seems like Park tool has rebranded Bonhus hex & Rorx keys. I use Old & long hazet pliers to crimp wire ends. 6:25 use a flat socket instead to avoid rounding off the cap. 6:37 or use foot and body weight to press to undo the pedal or crank arm works well for both, step on the other crank arm to hold it in place and just stomp on it it looses easily, use a rubber mat to avoid damage to floor. 6:55 I went for Abbey Crombie dual sided instead, but bit versions exist, so can be mounted to a torque wrench or a big ratchet. I prefer those two instead of adjustable wrench cus less chance of dripping tool, injury, but I like Abbey Crombie dual sided cus I can just grab it and a chain whip and take cassette off fast i seconds. also I don't work on it on the bench but on the floor, for better leverage.

[@asheryellen9708]

great hack is to keep a magnet glued to the tray to attract magnets. also electrical tape is good. your videos are amazing by the way

[@dhelix85]

I've needed this for a while.

[@aldude9511]

I like to keep the full sized tools at home in the tool box and keep the multi tools and a mini hex wrench set in my Camelbak. You never know when a random bolt needs tighten on the trail.

[@RonClouds]

Your videos are very informative. Cheers to more vids like these.

[@henrymcnaughton4646]

Just bought a canyon torque, glad I already got my tools! I have no money left.

[@trevorjamieson4924]

Well done, Seth! Great starter kit for newer MTB riders.