This MTB was in pieces! We made it whole, then gave it away

This Diamondback Release 29 MTB was pretty much a pile of parts in my storage unit. With miscellaneous parts from the parts bin, our partners, and Facebook marketplace, we’ll build this into a full bike and donate it to a great cause.
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[@davidphillips9274]

On behalf of The Dirt Therapy Project, I want to thank Seth, Diamondback, Cane Creek and all of Seth's Loyal viewers for the awesome support!

[@sloapmonkey123]

Welcome to KZbin! Haha

[@SethsBikeHacks]

We should be the ones thanking you, David!

[@LoLbeautifulsorrowx]

No, thank you sir. For your work and sacrifices.

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

I sent you an email through the page. I would love to volunteer time with your organization in central Florida.

[@bobsturgis4674]

We can!t Thankyou enough,for your services.And to the men and women still serving our great country.Also for letting us have freedom,to ride our MTB. Thanks again.🇺🇲☮

[@stephenray3838]

As someone who struggles with issues from past deployments, this is greatly appreciated that you support a great cause like this.

[@scaryduckman]

Are you an active soldier/ veteran? If so, thank you for your service

[@spotteddog54]

What branch?

[@theymademepickaname1248]

How bout some french cries with your wahh burger?

[@waltysalamander]

@@theymademepickaname1248 wtf?

[@kevinbelanger4134]

Thanks for your service Stephen

[@Neebotolzonzonoe]

His bike spare parts: Carbon handlebar, half a very good mtb, a telescopic saddle... Now my bike spare parts: plastic children's bike pedals, used BMX grips, a city bike tyre and a clamp. Good video!

[@BlueTrane2028]

I've got a couple parts bikes but they're old and rusty, lol.

[@RedWingsninetyone]

I mean, he has been probably the most popular bike KZbin channel (or one of) for about 5 years so he has accumulated some parts

[@nickmarshall2676]

@@RedWingsninetyone we know. It’s just funny. This guy has a bike better than mine just sitting in a pile in his garage.

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

I have a spare Trek hardtail frame, a half dozen wheels and tires , brakes, 2 spring forks, 2 cranks and gear sets, grips, pedals, and who knows what else. Oh 3 sets of bars including carbon bars.

[@ydin9]

*scoffs at you for having spare pedals**, look at richie rich over here. Ha!

[@gregwalker5470]

As a veteran that went overseas multiple times. I really like that project. Riding my bike is my favorite way to release and relax.

[@davidphillips9274]

Hopefully we can see you on the trails!

[@ericpeysar2593]

Nothing better for my headspace, than a little (or long) pedal through the bush.

[@deusexaethera]

If you ever want to go bankrupt, you could also try tinkering on remote control cars. So relaxing and satisfying until the credit card bill arrives.

[@jordanoliveto5863]

@@deusexaetherarc cars are actually pretty cheap compared to mountain bikes

[@nicgur_6981]

@@jordanoliveto5863 Or strap a ied to the rc car and boom PTSD.

[@oldetymebiker2405]

10:30 its really wholesome to see Seth push his dad's bike out of the rain. Props man.

[@lachlandarby7171]

bro🤣

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Jesus, bro, the savagery!

[@deusexaethera]

I had to re-read this about 5 times before I finally got the joke.

[@armadillito]

31.6 mm is a nominal diameter - if the post and tube were both manufactured to precisely that size you'd need a mallet or more to get them together! Each component will be toleranced within a window a fraction of a millimetre either size of the nominal size to make sure any combination of tube and post fit together.

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Thanks for articulating that so clearly! This is exactly why “close” is good enough when you’re searching for off the shelf bike parts. If you’re getting EXACT measurements you have a problem!

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

Jesus Christ died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who has faith in him. True faith in Jesus will have you bear good fruit and *drastically* change for the better! Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. God is three in one; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him.

[@Call_Upon_YAH]

When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE! Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals! The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil. I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God.

[@jasonbare3472]

@@Call_Upon_YAH I prayed and prayed and all that Jesus keeps telling me is to get rid of all of the non-indigenous people so I quit praying.

[@Deckzwabber]

@@Call_Upon_YAH The thing is... You are wrong. I've read the bible (tried to read it anyway) and right at the very beginning the errors and hiatuses started piling up. God created men. Okay, but which god? It was Zeus obviously, but with help from Prometheus. Why wasn't he mentioned? And what about Gaia, Kronos and Ouranos?

[@koshey245]

Might need to get into supporting dirt therapy. My dad spent over 20 years in the army and we lost him to his PTSD 2 years ago. He's who got me into mountain biking and we had been planning some trips around to some trails when I had time off from my new job.

[@CaptainBugey]

Helping the community with and thanks to MTB, that's how you secure a place in my MTB Hall Of Fame.

[@danshilling4240]

Prize notification is a scam

[@theLongPigChef]

@@danshilling4240 I'm surprised your comment is still here. Mine got deleted. Lost 3000$

[@_MrSnrub]

I'm not a MTB rider, just a regular gravel/road junkie, but I love your content. This is a very sweet thing, and very glad that it will go to good use to provide mental health services to others in need. Cheers, Seth.

[@jarthursands]

echoing a lot of my fellow vets here, I achieve clarity and peace one mile at a time. This is a fantastic charity Seth, thank you for the support.

[@andrewpm2]

You're one of the few MTB personalities that have selflessly given 100x back to the sport/community. You're awesome man!

[@twiztidtrucker3989]

As a disabled veteran i tryly appreciate what you did to help other vets!! Thank you for sharing this with everyone.

[@harrygrimley4352]

Wow. That bike looks great. Let's stare at it. 😳. As a vet I'm proud to know that you did something so kind. Thanks sir. Keep on keeping on.

[@jessemorgan3409]

As a veteran I approve this video. Long time watcher and first time commenter. Great job Seth.

[@BomberCrewMtb]

Bomber crew mtb does something similar for veterans and friends in Southern California! We are friends with dirt therapy project I look forward to hosting some events together here in our area. I really loved the cause for which you built this bike Seth. If you or anybody you know in Southern California are in need of a veterans group please send them our way.

[@GingershrekMTB]

Bomber crew is the reason I got my new helmet! One of these summit/skypark trips I’ll get there. Work and what not gets in the way. Lol.

[@AaronGruber]

bomber crew is a fitting name considering american soldiers are bombing middle eastern kids into pieces

[@bdog_rips]

It's so cool how you take this bike and give it away to make someone else's life better. It also gave the viewers more knowledge about putting together a bike. Keep up the great videos!

[@theLongPigChef]

It's a scam

[@themangolorian849]

Facts

[@marcomcdowell8861]

During and post-career, I found/find biking very therapeutic. Be it on a MTB or on my touring bike, it's great at stress relief, great at getting you out and about, great at keeping the chubbiness down and great at introducing you to a new community of great people. Thanks for introducing us to The Dirt Therapy Project. I had no idea they were around.

[@theLongPigChef]

Scam

[@gerthinatorgaming5952]

9 years with the British army, awesome to see help getting your veterans with mountain biking

[@davidphillips9274]

good to see a brother from across the pond!

[@gerthinatorgaming5952]

@@davidphillips9274 👌

[@willowsmutt8313]

Been watching your videos pretty much all winter while sick. Am a 63 disabled vet who used to ride a bike as my only transportation. While sick I decided I would look for another bike to help me get healthy, not knowing how sick I was. Found and bought a mtb and quickly found out my body was to torn up to just start on trails. In a flurry of everything coming to a head, was lifeflighted a month ago for emergency surgery to remove a tumor they found in my bladder. After getting home I found out I couldn't walk for any kind of distance, but was healing and feeling better. So I decided I would go on a hunt for a bike to rebuild while healing. Found a 40 yr old road bike for a good price and bought it. Turns out a pedal change was the only thing new bike needed. First ride got me 30 blocks, 2 nights later got me 40. Without people like you and the great community you encircle yourself in, I might as well be bedridden. Thank you for your content and great connections to be able to help others like myself. Finally subbed. Lol Sorry for length, Respect

[@willowsmutt8313]

P.S. Biopsy came out with a very malignant tumor that is recurring. Was removed but will be back. Guess learning to ride trails became a bucket list item. If anything would like some film of my bike doing something with a professional rider at the helm... Thanks again Seth for what you do....

[@xanderuk2]

Awesome vid, Seth. Really enjoyed it. Cheers from Scotland

[@jamesking4001]

Beautiful way to share the love of mtb 🤙🤙

[@zhonemcloud4595]

Hey Seth, great project, loved and lived every minute!

[@thcmtb]

TDTP is a great organization! Seth, come to Burnet, Texas and ride this fall with us at Spider Mtn and RPR. We have small KZbinrs and great people in our MTB community here. You’d have a good time. Thank you for leading the way!

[@kevinpeters8372]

Just want to say thanks from another combat vet. My bike has been a life line many times since I got out. It’s so great to see you support a great cause. You’re my hero man🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@davidphillips9274]

Thanks for the support, Kevin!

[@brodbroda]

lol love how Seth just happens to have a 12 speed GX cassette in the spare parts bin

[@lachlandarby7171]

Hope u know it's not an actual bin and it's just for storage.

[@getitgaryy9847]

That’s an amazing project glad to see it go somewhere so cool.

[@davidphillips9274]

Thanks for the kind comment

[@carlyshawnwatts4003]

Been back 13 years, just started watching after buying a old bike and just getting it and learning about it has been a huge help

[@tomlevasseur8550]

As a retired mental health social worker I commend you for this. I have always owned a bike. Usually a big box store brand. I bought a Scott Scale and it opened the forest. I have worked with a lot of younger veterans and have actually got them into the forest. I got a Scott Spark two weeks ago and the mechanic is a veteran who gave me a map on some new trails.

[@robtodd4726]

You’re the best Seth! God bless.

[@labradudel21]

That's a great cause seth, thank you for just being you and being so great

[@davidphillips9274]

Thank you for your support!

[@jrbechthold]

Outstanding! Thank you so much for your support!

[@andrewholmes545]

As a veteran myself, I'm stoked to see this go to "Dirt therapy" the USA treat its veterans really well, pity the same cant be said about here in the UK......

[@roguishowl3915]

A great gift, to a worthy cause. Awesome job Seth much love and respect from 🇦🇺

[@Adam-ve5gg]

I must say the bike ended up looking beautiful and I love the colour pallete amazing build, and its so nice of you for donating it to veteran Good job Seth👍🏻🤙🏻

[@davidphillips9274]

thank you Adam!

[@outsideeveryday7342]

Thank you for sharing support for the program!!

[@stevedesantolo6794]

One of my (latest) fav videos from Seth! Thanks, man!

[@gregnowak2492]

Great bike, and a great cause! Nice job, Seth!

[@davidphillips9274]

Thanks Greg! TDTP is a labor of love.

[@pokiou]

I have an alternative to those cable canks... we use them when we are building RC planes, they are Metal Regulator Pushrod Connector Linkage Stopper and they are about 6 bucks for 20 or so.

[@janeblogs324]

A decent comment for once nice. It'll be buried under back patting ball licking comments soon enough

[@crewzillakelly3655]

That’s so awesome Thank you Seth for helping the Veterans! Beautiful bike build I’m sure some lucky person will be enjoy it and staring at it too.

[@phillbozz853]

Great video once again Seth great from you doing this

[@OldDirtGuy]

Good on you Seth! Biking kept me sane while living in Paris. I fricken HATE cities. Wave of revulsion every time I left my apartment hate. Parc de Saint-Cloud has a lot of hidden little MTB opportunities and I would ride the bamboo fat bike that I built around Longchamp on the wet days. The skinny tire guys hated that thing.

[@yayayayya4731]

The problem is you were in Fr🤮nce

[@OldDirtGuy]

@@yayayayya4731 There are cool places, great roads to ride motorcycle on that don't have ridiculously low speed limits and great food in France. I just can't stand cities.

[@Jack_Leger]

I’m visiting berm park next week!!!

[@SOLOIIguru]

You're awesome, Seth. You are so meticulous and you do a wonderful job putting that to use for good. Bless your soul, my friend!

[@damonwheeler7538]

Thank you Seth. As a retired combat vet I really appreciate you doing that. I wish we had some stuff like that out here in OK, but hey, it is a work in progress.

[@kinghamsteriii1684]

Seth, if you have too many bikes I’m very willing to take one off your hands…

[@yourdan1672]

Early gang love you Seth

[@rascal1234]

Great work, and nice bike for an awesome cause. You have a big heart, Seth. We need more people like you.

[@Ryan-lz8zm]

Generosity of you and sponsors and companies that donate parts and equipment really brings a smile to my face…. At the same time, reminds me I can do more, and I will 🤙🏻

[@knightsljx]

the XT left brake lever is an older model by at least 2 generations, the right XT brake lever is the most current model. hence the difference.

[@cjmpaja]

The left lever isn't even a Deore XT lever...

[@Susichamberlain]

The frame actually looks a lot to the specialized status. They both even have the same shock

[@alecrisdan]

Thankl very much Seth . this video has inspired me to build up some bikes i have , give them away and help others . thank you for letting me ride with you today and i cant wait to see you next time

[@SV_Photo531]

Thank you Seth and Berm Park. I just stumbled up TDTP here in Southern California a few weeks ago. I am a firm believer that Veterans are magnetized towards one another. This is a great organization to support and I cannot wait to become more involved with them.

[@gianna2766]

Hey Seth, I was wondering if I could piggyback of your flip bike videos and do something similar. I’ll give you the credit but I just wanted to make sure it was okay with you. It will be my first videos so there won’t be many views.

[@kindadim]

It's not a unique idea, don't worry

[@cataca91]

man the companies really need to make their alloy frames weilds polished to make them look cleaner and like a carbon fiber frame, orbea is already doing it and looks amazing, because you get the aesthetics of a carbon frame without the price of carbon

[@pegasz]

I've got almost the same colour on my Stumpy (with Specialized written just like Diamondback is written on the bottom of the frame) and this colour is just so stunning that I can't believe it!

[@subieracer005]

Seth, you a good dude... Thanks for sharing some good energy into the world.. we need more of it right now!!

[@sampathsenathunge1062]

All the way from Sri Lanka, I have watched all your videos and this donation is just great, sadly I wouldn't be able to even touch something like that EVER. great job and keep posting amazing videos...

[@TheCrappen]

Love the shout out to dirt therapy, will be informing my vet brothers

[@cisdix]

Thank you SETH! I am proudly apart of The Dirt Therapy Project and echo everything you mentioned! Thank you for lending your time, effort and name for the Program! LEGIT!

[@postophobia]

Really appreciate you for making this video, to give back to society and quick guidance on the small parts like the cable janks.

[@skiahh]

As a veteran who rides, I was thinking "Seth should get involved with a vet organization like wounded warrior or DTP". Thank you, Seth... BZ. (Navy speak for well done!)

[@robs-militia6755]

What an amazing bike build and love that you donated it to such a worthy cause. Your channel is amazing!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

That is an awesome bike. Even better cause. Love what you do man....you have a great channel and I'm honored to watch....

[@davidphillips9274]

Thank you for you kind comments

[@lulagus6846]

I always parts bin videos!!! I just love the transformation of the bike, even the subtle details and they always end up really Cool!!! Keep up the great work 🚵‍♂️

[@zmmtb5664]

Thank you Seth for hooking up that program. I am a veteran myself who retired 2 years ago. I just got back into mountain biking and it has helped a lot.

[@KM-ew5rl]

As a currently deployed vet, I'm pretty stoked about this video. I've been with Seth for about five years and it's hard to imagine my level of respect increasing but ya hit my feels on this one! I usually hate saying the "H" word but HOOAH to ya my guy!

[@davidphillips9274]

When you get back please join us on a ride.

[@davidphillips9274]

Hopefully we can see you on the trails

[@mikek3993]

Great thing to do seth I hope it will put smiles on many faces

[@mscudde2]

Absolutely love your videos and all the good you bring to those around you!

[@jvdarwinGAjr]

That parts bin of yours is full packed🤗

[@mattlyone3147]

Great video as always. Geat place for that bike to go. THANK YOU fot all the veterans out there

[@davidphillips9274]

Thanks for the support

[@konsolowiec6525]

I need to say that, that video made me bit happier. My bike got stolen from school today but that video made bit happier thank you so much!! very nice video keep it up

[@konsolowiec6525]

Is this a bot message?

[@ryansn4299]

Thank You for this video! I have never heard of The Dirt Project! soon as I found this out went directly to find more info.

[@albinoarmy2527]

Seth, you continue to bring me joy. So glad you’re helping out this organization to help my brothers and sisters who served.

[@davidphillips9274]

Hopefully, we can see you on the trails

[@jdmccorful]

Good on yours! Enjoyed watching.

[@wellsaidsir]

Thanks for supporting the Vets!

[@davidphillips9274]

thank you Chris for supporting us!

[@petek1pml746]

Great work Seth, going to a worthy cause. Should provide lots of enjoyment to Vets who deserve it.

[@davidphillips9274]

Thanks for the support Pete!

[@Shootersonly801]

As a marine vet I truly appreciate it Seth I've been watching you videos for a long time since I was still in and I loved the old vids in Florida made my days in the barracks way better! Keep it up brother!

[@davidphillips9274]

Hopefully we can see you on the trails Devil Dog!

[@BiirmiinghamBadMan]

Absolutely love the B-Roll you do of the bikes, was beautiful in the rain, as well!

[@jeffgriffin1875]

The Dirt Therapy Project does some great work, thanks for showcasing them and hello from Texas!

[@davidphillips9274]

We will see you on the trails Jeff!

[@ajthmmht]

As always, good quality content! Cheers from Indonesia!

[@Aidenmtb9]

hey seth im a 14 year old from australia and i. love your channel and think its great your helping people that have served.

[@davidphillips9274]

thanks for the support Aiden!

[@niDARjeeling]

Always seeing the big picture Seth. Love you for what you are and do.

[@485Design]

Great gesture and I’m sure that bike will bring plenty of smiles.

[@davidphillips9274]

Thanks for your support, John!

[@cmcarrigan1]

New subscriber… With kids having gone to college in the past few weeks I’ve attached myself to mountain biking as my new ‘hobby’. Videos are exceptionally well planned and shot, and really appreciate the bike flip videos. Thanks for the instruction and entertainment!

[@erikking8776]

Love watching you build bikes for locals and show off some cool parts and bikes

[@josieesguerra8994]

Wow beautiful bike

[@memememe843]

How i missed this when it first came out I don’t know. But it was one of the most heartwarming I have seen. Awesome Seth.

[@thesmf1210]

always cool when u see a build be it with new goodies, or re-using old yet suitable parts

[@anzaborrego399]

Thanks so much for your kindness to Military veterans. Those who were badly traumatized certainly should be on our gift list. I was one of the lucky ones who merely served without taking any hits, just regular working duties of a normal sort. Just the Military life in itself, in peace time, is enough to change you for the rest of your life.

[@davidphillips9274]

Thanks for your understanding and your support Anza.

[@ridinreiners]

I’m a beginner and this was great. I took a lesson last month which was invaluable. I spend a lot of time gong over and over trail sections that I struggle with.

[@B1KER]

Great video and a great cause. Was rad having them on the podcast awhile back.

[@basher_9754]

Amazing Seth!!!! Well done you

[@LuckyJack99]

As always.....awesome work brother ! Such a great project as I know some of my former comrades have had a tough time of it - will definitely recommend !!!

[@sloapmonkey123]

That's a cause that just makes sense. There are few causes that just seem so right. Love it!

[@jalapenohotcakes]

So good! Fun to watch. Cool video.

[@thejellybelly6565]

Getting ready to go shred now have a great day !

[@Deckzwabber]

To be honest... Yes one of the things that I find best about mountain biking is definitely that it takes 100% of my focus and really lets me switch off work, stress and other issues. Quite unlike road biking, which is actually brilliant for getting your head straight and having time for deep thoughts.

[@UltimateWedgieParachuteCo]

Straight class. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

[@richtbiskitz8081]

Fantastic work my friend, as an army vet from the UK and a mountain biker this made me so happy, much love bro 👍👍👍

[@davidphillips9274]

Maybe we need a TDTP UK!

[@MaadReapeR]

Small tip - if you don't have star nut setting tool there is a little better way to hammer it inside - just put the top cap on the screw, secure it with standard nut and screw star nut into. While hammering the top cap will go flat in the end of the tube, assuring straight position of star nut. You can use pair of nuts to block them against each other on "right position" on the screw to assure the depth of assembly will be good every time without thinking about it. Very simple DIY star nut setting rig that you can have basically for free (like screw, old top cap and 3 nuts are usually lying somewhere around).