They GAVE UP on it! 😫 I made it GREAT AGAIN! 🤑 EZ DIY Comfort Bike Conversion from an old MTB.

[@russell154]

Good stuff Andy. Your videos are my respite from the darkness of the rest of the internet.

[@dnavarrette9471]

OPE! Your channel is WAY MORE BETTER HEY!

[@PhilippeChretienBasbrun]

Yep, it's good enough for who it is for! ;)

[@Niagara716]

🍻

[@oteq020]

Ah, the reasons why this is a good channel are the bike stuff and the bike talk, and the bicycle philosophy.

[@smartiemartie]

My dad taught me to install a new inner tube covering it with talcum powder, and the tyre too, it has always worked a dream for me, and it smells nice too!!

[@williammrdeza9445]

Loved today's truth stand rant! I especially loved the fact where you explained the deep dive to try to understand the psychology behind the algorithm, the comments, and any correlation between the two. Good stuff Andy.

[@iMortalMisfit]

I get super excited when BikeFarmer drops a new video. Recently had surgery for a broken wrist, so i’ll be off the bike for a while and watching these vids scratches that itch in the meantime

[@randomfellow6157]

The fishiest of all garys. It was right there for you.

[@motorrad2]

Rim strips for single wall, tape for double wall, I never knew!

[@PAPACHANGO56]

Your videos keep showing up on my KZbin feed, and I find myself drawn to them. Even though I usually don’t watch anything over 20 minutes, I’m surprised at how I stay engaged, learning from your work. I particularly appreciate how you express your humanity in such a simple and genuine way. Keep up the great work and continue sharing your views-you’re not harming anyone, just being yourself. Wishing the best for your dog, and may God bless you. I haven’t sent any money yet, but I know I will soon. God bless you once again. Greetings from Indio, California, where it’s always sunny and perfect for a bike ride! ❤❤

[@simonbailey2151]

Today I learned that you can flip the spacers around on v brake pads to get the correct angle. Thanks Andy!

[@abacaxiveer]

'Bike shops don't like you to know this trick!!'

[@TheUglyFrogKing]

I am always glad to see your videos. These are the types of bikes I like to fix and get people on and enjoying riding a bike. Comfortable is more important than fast.

[@Alex_Kort]

Last year the algorithm brought me here. I live in the Netherlands and love your channel. I maintain my own road bike and mountain bike and finally bought a bicycle stand thanks to your educational channel. And I'm now a huge fan of the spoke protector or dorc disc 🤩 (did I spell it right?)

[@peterdeb580]

I suppose you don't need a dork disc on an omafiet? ;-)

[@CJGrand1]

I have to admit, these videos are therapeutic, keep up the good work.

[@Musical_Man_Guitar]

Rocko, we are rooting for you!

[@matthewshivers9235]

Hey Bike Farmer. Love your content. I recently started volunteering at our local bike co-op. Tuned into your channel to pick up some tips and have learned a lot. I really enjoy the channel. Here's a super thanks for you and Rocko. Hope he pulls through OK. Take care.

[@bkefrmr]

Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the channel and Rocko appreciates the well wishes.

[@viperexpress305]

I can tell by the sound of that kick stand it's a greenfield ! 😂👍🍺

[@XDM50]

Thanks for being you! 🙂

[@bkefrmr]

Thanks so much!!

[@yankeejim5725]

So I am one of those folks that dropped you once you started going down the road of politics. Then I realized how shortsighted that was and I resubscribed. It’s good to have political beliefs, and we shouldn’t be punishing each other for theirs. I do enjoy your channel quite a bit. I used to be a runner, but age and injuries have driven me to riding bikes. Well, I never hobby easily so yeah now I have several bikes, a bike stand and a crude assortment of tools really do enjoy your channel. Keep it up. PS Please don’t ❤ this and say you love this comment😂

[@bkefrmr]

I love this!

[@Clive-z3u]

Nice reverse phycology at the end and BF fell for it ❤ way more😊 better hey 🎉😂😂😂

[@6479rob]

I dropped because the wife was crabbing about another monthly bill so I figured taco money.

[@joeschacherer]

Take care of Rocco and yourself.

[@aricbergren6532]

I have worked from home ever since the start of covid. In the winter, there have been entire weeks where I never even went outside. The VA gave me a super crazy bright light. It pretends to be the sun, and it seems to make a difference. I have it on all day when I’m working at my desk. It doesn’t do anything for the other 50 ways I’m broken, but its something anyway. The new smart trainer is incredible though. I pedaled 30 miles on Saturday and 20 more on Sunday. All in the basement with the Rouvy app. Someday I hope to be good enough to do some of those crazy long distance rides that you do sometimes. The ebike, the old trek, and the smart trainer are in the process of saving my life. Another great video by the way. Thanks.

[@markymarknj]

When you said something about a conversion, I thought we were in for another 1x conversion. This bike would've been PERFECT for it! I agree that those old MTBs are great as ATBs; I have two that are setup like that Gary Fisher bike, and they're perfect for riding everywhere.

[@joelweinberger3695]

Good luck with the surgery! We are so fortunate to have such great vets here in Wisconsin. If the surgery is only 1k that is a very reasonable cost. Give a shoutout to the clinic when all goes well.

[@michaelmay9728]

I love my old Gary Fisher!!

[@conradhalling3984]

I hope Rocko's surgery goes well. Our dogs are precious.

[@bkefrmr]

Thank you!!

[@A-Dub68]

I have always been more into BMX style bikes, rather than multi speed MTBs. I obtained a crusty red 1999 Gary Fisher Wahoo that someone left outside to deteriorate for years. I completely removed and discarded most of the components and converted it to a single speed with new 26" Haro Legend gold alloy rims with a freewheel and chain tensioner setup. In my opinion, it turned out to be kinda a best of both worlds bike and one of my favorite riders in my hoard. Wish I could attach a pic to this comment to show it off!

[@troyregacho1714]

This video was so hilarious at moments. Dude be yur funny self man. I’d imagine people are gonna start watching for u and not just for the great bike content. “I love everyone…” so funny

[@chuckrodgers4780]

You’re the best! Glad your numbers are trending in the right direction. Keep up the great work Mr. Bike Farmer ! Cheers

[@terrystrait1443]

Have a great trip to SF. Hope it helps the SED and your spirits improve. Keep fixing bikes and I'll keep watching. Happy New Year

[@allengarrow6295]

The nose down position on the seat is going cause hand numbness too. That will make the rider slide forward causing them push back at the arms csyding extra pressure on hands. They were probably feeling numb butt or gooch discomfort… seems logical but can cause issues. Great find by the way!

[@viperexpress305]

It's called Cabin fever time ! 😵‍💫

[@nathanpoole2308]

I really like the simplicity of these replacement parts to rebuild a comfort bike. It seems to be your formula to keep bikes on the bike path. My thoughts are now, I need to ride one....

[@recstoppauseplay]

Thanks Andy, good stuff as always and truing stand rants are always good. For seat posts, I like Park Tool SAC-2 carbon and alloy assembly compound. Great for non threaded aluminum and steel joints. 'Had one bike where the seat would slowly slide down every ride and this compound fixed it. It's also a lube so will make disassembly easy in the future. Another thing I've learned is the use of isopropyl alcohol for installing and removing handlebar grips. The grips slide easily on and the alcohol evaporates leaving a strong seal.

[@ericarachel55]

I hope Rocko 's surgery goes well, dogs are family too!

[@SarahBaethge]

Didn't expect this today, usually get your videos on the weekend.

[@123moof]

98 Gary Fisher Wahoo. That is right in the middle of my favorite Gary Fisher era. I’ve got both a 97 and 98 HKEK, both with similar treatments of comfy bars and plush tires. It makes them great town bikes for bopping around on and not taking yourself too seriously.

[@Averageastriks]

I have enjoyed every video you have put out. I love my simple bikes. I commute to work on a forty year old Raleigh. Simplicity is the key when bike commuting. I live in Alberta

[@zombiezoo6666]

Those folks are called trolls dude 😂😂😂

[@doescanarethere]

im so chilled and relaxed and love your vids and am working on a 1977 Centurion 27 to 700 conversion that i just added center pull brakes too.

[@geog.8120]

All the best to Rocky! Wishing him a speedy recovery!

[@josephorr5175]

Well, that was a good one. Thanks for the details and commentary, BF. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@pettybird]

Went to the co op here in Cleveland and it was amazing…wouldn’t have even looked if it weren’t for you mentioning yours in previous videos. Got some great parts for my 26’s for cheap and spent an hour digging through stuff. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@awesomeanimationandvideo6196]

Bike looks awesome!

[@gnrlmusic]

I continue to enjoy and gain knowledge from your work 👏

[@kwaktak]

This was a stellar installment. You went full Liebowski. Good luck to Rocko and enjoy your weekend in California.

[@mikefrank2959]

Thank you for the video. I’m in Mich, so I’m in the midst of the winter sadness. I’m using the info from your videos to fix bikes for foster children. I’ve got 4 done and ready to go. Thank You the kids are getting some great bikes because of you. (Treks, Giants, Gets and Univegas)

[@dovenporter5755]

I really enjoy your videos, especially the bike packing ones, I have learned a lot keep it up

[@seansteinke6313]

Jazz trio at start is great for January. Never would have thought of blowing into the latex glove before trying to put it on. Great hack!

[@jilliem]

For Rocco! Thanks!

[@bkefrmr]

Woof! Thank you!! 🙏

[@Trainwrecked33]

Good luck to Rocco. I have 3 Boston Terriers. The oldest 12 year old Kenny. Has no eyes. He was a 1 eyed dog then he had the same problem on his other eye. Now he is a no eyed Dog. He’s doin Great! I could go on all day and tell you all about it. But maybe that’s an email situation. I sure it will all go perfectly! And he will be just fine!!

[@patmaweini952]

Love your content Andy, keep it up

[@michaelmartino5100]

Best wishes to Rocko! I grew up in North Beach in SF..It's quite a different place than it used to be. Have a safe trip!

[@MrYuk-xp4bl]

The weather is great in the SF Bay Area, sunny mid 60's, I hope you can get out for a ride when you are here. 🤘

[@whitefluffydogs9278]

Yeah, we’re having sun this weekend, so you’ll be loving it!

[@suzstanci9128]

Loving your work! 😘

[@JonNolden]

Hey Andy, been watching most all your videos, great contents, enjoyable, laughs along the way. I have learned so much about bike maintenance. Keep up the wonderful work, hopefully you can make it back to the Twin Cities soon for either a bike swap meet or bike ride this spring or summer. Thanks for all you do & sharing your knowledge of bikes & points of interest. I’ll keep on watching! Jon from Victoria, Mn.

[@RodMesa-e2t]

This sort of video is why I keep coming back. Let's me think I could do something similar. Thanks!

[@bertb3731]

another great one - love it! 🤩

[@AndrewB-i3l]

Great video. Sometimes the bike fights back! Thank you for demonstrating the perseverance to get it right. I'm going through a hard time right now and I look forward to these videos dropping every week. Looking forward to giving the BikeFarmer treatment to some donor bikes at a volunteer-run shop tomorrow :D Keep it up Andy!

[@Niagara716]

I tried 8 gazillion saddles. Then I got smart and got a Brooks B17 Special. Loooooooove it!! 😀😎

[@spencerrobinson2719]

Oh! That is a nice frame! Must save all the 26” rigid bikes and that one is neat…I think if it was one I would keep, I would do black stem, black seat post and black rims with a black wald basket. But for resell, this looks good

[@velonico]

Good on Ya! Way to work your magic!

[@MNpicker]

What a fun one!! Enjoyed 👌😁

[@timtweet8149]

Bummer hey! I wish i had some extra taco change and wish you safe travels and take care of Rocko and Mrs Farmer. Im in central texas, retire Air Force but raide as a milutray famiky member. Grad hs and jr college in east bay area. Keep the great videos coming, dont mind the truthing/ranting station. Ya keeping it hinest and real. Spent 8 yrs in germsny and kniw about guten but tight is pronounced fest so its guten fest hey!

[@holycow666]

Ope! I dropped ... insert any bike part or tool 🤪 I just love it!

[@hansschotterradler3772]

I use Ergon grips with the stubby bar ends; enough to turn my hands and grab the stub with my thumb.

[@HeyDavePhotograpy]

Rocko not taco! 😁 I wish your fur baby a speedy recovery. Enjoy the San Fran sun. West Virginia is frozen at the moment.

[@bkefrmr]

Thank you!!

[@cheapcameragoodglass3991]

Good Luck Rocko!

[@bkefrmr]

Thanks again!!

[@andrewsteere8829]

I had a similar Woody Chairellson experience in Quebec the other night putting some Schwalbe studded tires on the kid's bike for winter commuting. Thankfully I did stoop to stopping at Malwart for extra tubes so all was not lost when I heard the hiss of failure.

[@FrigginKlar]

Oh great!!! That song is going to be stuck in my head for the rest of the week. 10:53

[@seansteinke6313]

The extra horns on the handle bars help me up hills as I stand. They also remind me of mercy as I 'take the horns of the altar'.

[@cheezst8ke]

That wide C9 seat you took of the bike is more for the upright riding position like you said on a cruiser bike. I just replaced the stock seat on my mountain bike with a Cloud 9 non suspension comfort seat. Big difference going over the bumps and on long rides.

[@cwsigmund]

It is very cool having a one-eyed dog :) Rocco will be fine. Just a head's up though, you may encounter instances where you go to pet him, especially from the side the eye is missing from, and it startles him. That happens occasionally with our one-eyed fur-baby, and she'll nip in reaction, although she isn't really being hostile.

[@bkefrmr]

That already happens. He’s pretty much blind already. I’ve learned to give him a heads up.

[@KimGateward]

Hi, Just so you know, the crank on that bike was recalled back in 1997 In fact, a lot of the bikes you work that were produce in the late ‘90’s and early 2000’s have the cranks. If you contact Shimano then will send you a replacement crank, front derailer, bottom bracket, and chain.

[@landematt]

Prayers for Rocko! And your tacos 🌮

[@JustClaude13]

I love those first replacement bars. Swept backs are my favorite style. I prefer silver to black, but then I date back to when hot bikes ran on 27" tires. My nod to modernity is twist grips. Triggers are too new-fangled, and too prone to clogging up. Simple and stupid is my favorite technology.

[@troypeterson6057]

If I were to be into asmr - and I’m not- but if I were, the sweet sounds of you putting a rubber tube into a rubber tire with rubber gloves on would absolutely be my jam

[@not-a-raccoon]

Unless the bottom bracket is stripped or the frame is cracked, giving uo on a bike isnt an option

[@simonbailey2151]

I think I would add ‘massively rusty’, ‘badly dented’ and ‘out of alignment’ to that list, also a terminally stuck seatpost can make me lose interest pretty quickly.

[@jonmccormick8683]

There are cartridge (problem solver) bottom brackets. -Will thread to itself.

[@GeraldSchneider-c9f]

Love watching your videos… I even learned a few things from you…. But the elevator music kind of sucks! Just remember don’t take everything to heart. Have good night.

[@dupe3d]

Wishing all the best to your Boston Boy….. I have had a male, and very petite, feral, female named Darla. It’s a special breed.

[@AndrewHenderson]

Hope Rocko is ok after his operation on Thursday, all the best from Edinburgh, Scotland.

[@stevebumstead9840]

This bike is fighting you to the bitter end! LOL Good video.

[@sank2841]

Great bike and great dialogues !❤

[@neogeo6464]

Good luck Rocko!

[@bkefrmr]

Woof!

[@knorke3642]

always happy to see you....at least I´m not the only one feeling a bit deflated😉

[@christopherstokes9424]

Mate .100% totally agree with your slant in this latest post of yours . I’ve visited the bike shops in the city in live in Australia . It’s about 170 thousand people and easily the biggest city for hundreds of miles in all directions so you would think they service the needs of bike riders yeah ? I set myself a thing one day to visit all bike sales shops , including Kmart and BigW … your Walmart , and search for a sensible bike for my lady partner . She does not need a bike . She has 3 ready riders and she definitely loves the Gazelle Carbon Alloy Lite Line Hybrid . What a bike . She has a Nitro Nostalgic Dutch bike in alloy and a nice cheap China Walmart bike that I converted to a Shimano Nexus 7 speed because she just does not understand how to stay on the pedals and shift the derailleur in good timing … So I went shopping and found nothing for under $600 . There were a few dopey beach cruisers . Nothing …anyway we are barking up the same tree The value in sensible bikes that 90% of cyclists ride is simply finding a bike with “ good bones “ and get to work It’s not that hard but there is not a sensible bike shop in my city .lots of my friends ride bikes I’ve built for them for a few hundred bucks . If you understand bikes , how they work , have donor bikes or a good eye for pre owned bikes that you can rob parts from And a stand and the tools . That’s were it is man . Love your work

[@michaelkonsinowski9848]

Hey Bike Farmer! I have recently found your content. I just wanted to say thank you because you have reminded me of how much I love to work on bikes. I completed Barrnets Bicycle Institute mechanics school in 1991. How you work and a lot of tips you provide are things I learned in class especially "wipe as you go" that one was drilled into us. I worked as a mechanic back then as well and they did the cheap tune-ups similar to how you do them. You use Tri-flow which is another sign for me that you are in the know and that you have been at this a long time. That stuff was the standard at Barnnets. Does your shop keep regular business hours still? I would like to come visit sometime I am just down the road a piece near MKE.

[@chuckrodgers4780]

For Rocko , have a great trip to SF . Supposed to be sunny here for a week. Get a good dose of vitamin D. Cheers

[@bkefrmr]

Thanks so much!

[@SebastianFischer]

Rocko is a champ for hanging on.

[@randywest2655]

Sorry about your bowling and your SAD (mostly likely the cause of your bowling woes from personal experience) but I'm glad you're doing the best for your little guy. I've got a mile wide soft spot for my little friends, and it's often hard to know what to do for them. Good luck with his surgery.

[@redrep13]

It’s been fun seeing the Gary Fishers. I regret selling my kaitai. Best wishes to Rocco!

[@Brianjarvis-l7m]

Don’t normally comment on KZbin, but I really love your channel. Don’t care what you say about politics, we shouldn’t take it personally. I would love to send you a big super thanks, but man, can we clean the desk and truing stand 🤣🤣. My OCD drives me nuts watching you work. Lol. Keep the videos coming. 👍

[@bubblesezblonde]

No rant about the dork disk??? Keep us posted on Rcco please. I wondered about all the love responses in the comments last vid.

[@Wheel_Horse]

I like to change out the handlebar post as well to a shorter 'reach' also. And 120 mm crazy rise handlebars. And I like the C9 saddles!

[@MHH3180]

@@Wheel_Horse have tou noticed that mfg's seem to think all Americans have short legs and super long arms! It's weird how just about every bike has a long stem! 9 get a lot of business just from swapping stems for people.

[@charlesholland6851]

Been subbed awhile and watching a few here and there past week I’ve been watching a lot of them. Keep being you! Ps. I like disc brakes and hate dork discs. Lol😢

[@bikenraider99]

Digging those old steel Fisher bikes. I have one that is a bit too big for me but don't want to let it go yet.

[@lorenwarren2097]

Ah Bowling. I was on a league where every frame had a reason to be a beer frame. I don't remember if we had fun or not. Keep up the good work.

[@jean-francoisbourdon4789]

At 8:05, one has to appreciate the script-editing for the front derailleur.

[@ClintDowd]

For my personal bikes I have 4 Gary Fishers, 2 Treks and a GT ... I love Gary Fisher bikes and I plan on adding more.

[@paulfarnbach7781]

This is exactly what I want to do to my bike

[@TomTom2149936]

Because he said to. Bar ends changed my life. Not really, i lied, thinking of taking them of the one bike i have them on.

[@dpixvid]

About half time I took those shifters apart I used to break something... especially those cheap Chinese friction shifters. Shimano not so bad

[@PeterSchow]

Best wishes to Rocco for a speedy recovery

[@daniellarson3068]

This video reminded me of something. So I've had some flat tires on my bicycles. The rim liner was all wore out. So I just used electrical tape. I had some wide stuff that fit near perfect. Did I set myself up for future flats? It's been a while. That tape has been out of sight and out of mind. Pretty bike - Good video.

[@natehernandez8693]

I like your KZbins show I like your work keep doing what you're doing OG have a blessed day or night it's 1pm here in WA state