This Trek Neko bicycle sat UNRIDDEN for YEARS before being brought back to life with a tuneup!

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Ай бұрын

Pretty straightforward bicycle tuneup! This thing sat, and sat, and sat, unridden for years, but with a little bit of cleaning, lubing and adjustment it's as good as new again!
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@LeahNicole... Ай бұрын

I wanna "good enough for who it's for" t-shirt. MERCH! MERCH! MERCH!

@thehobbydeskjl621 Ай бұрын

I will buy!!!

@MakeCriminalsIllegalAgain 12 күн бұрын

Would buy!!

@6479rob Ай бұрын

What he is working against is how many new parts he can put on without going into a new bike price. Ultimately it’s his bikes and his bills. I think Andy does a great job.

@styverdyver Ай бұрын

Your tune up/clean/adjust videos have inspired me to bring my wife's 50 year old (her favorite) 10 speed back to life. Following your methods, I lubed the cables and all moving parts. Cleaned the frame and hubs etc. with Dawn PW. adjusted the brakes and derailleurs. She loves it! Thanks for making my wife happy! 👍

@TheWillRogers Ай бұрын

"Childhood's over, sucks to suck" is what i'm writing in my nephews highschool graduation card.

@marta150 Ай бұрын

Taking off the wheels, loosening the cables and lubing them, cleaning up the frame, oiling pivots. . . . The same as I have done so many times. Yet, I am addicted to watching The Farmer go through his routine, with puzzlers and problems here and there. Thanks Farmer.

@wolfgangweber9924 Ай бұрын

This Neko is now neato! And $399 is not too much at all. Recently I had to educate a customer: " I find a bike and evaluate it, I make everything work well and I clean it up, I take pictures and publish an ad, I answer lots of "Is this available" inquiries, I set up appointments, I advise customers and I guarantee the bike. Somehow I like to be rewarded for that." He paid my rock bottom price and brought back another customer.

@tonymartin7010 Ай бұрын

I’m hypnotized by the BikeFarmer.

@davidcrowson4745 Ай бұрын

When you were lubeing the front brake a skeleton sticker was staring at me.

@iestyn2597 Ай бұрын

Very rarely comment, but just for the algorithm I'll do it! As someone who's learning to fix up bikes these videos are super helpful - I've learned loads! Thanks so much!

@psychogopher7894 29 күн бұрын

I really appreciate you keeping these bikes on the road. I wish more people were open to buying used.

@123moof Ай бұрын

Tip for home mechanics doing V-brakes: Back out the barrel shifter about 3/8", then loosen and pull ALL the slack out of the cable down at the levers. Tighten the clamp and put the barrel shifter all the way in. Voila, consistent setup without multiple rounds of tighten/loosening and fiddling. It is easier for those without as much experience as Andy has to do it by feel.

@boxer75010 Ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video, BikeFarmer! I'm watching you from Europe and I've been able to use skills I've learned from your videos in order to keep our family bikes in great shape. Your town is lucky to have such an honest and knowledgable bike mechanic. That Trek will last a lifetime for the price of a few tanks of gas. Excellent value at $399.

@mattgies Ай бұрын

If you align the slots in the front brake barrel adjuster and its locknut with the slot in the brake lever housing, you can unhook the cable from the lever and get better access to put the lube in there.

@ericsande5345 Ай бұрын

A guy at work that would have an easy bike commute had car issues so I sent him Craigslist links to MTBs that he could ride and he was actually not interested in making life more simple. I gave him links to old MTBs for only $150 and told him I'd go over them for free.

@mshaw9582 Ай бұрын

A passionate and thorough mechanic. Your customers appear to be in good hands. The bike came up really nice. Like the colour too. Best wishes from Umina Beach in Oz

@Olma269 Ай бұрын

Your work on the bikes is always great! The bikes are definitely worth the money. The 12-year-old girl will probably still be using the bike for many years to come and, even then, with a little care, will still have a lot of fun with it. At least that's how I feel, last winter I completely dismantled my old bike (bought around 1986) and put it back in shape. Now it is absolutely suitable for everyday use again and I use it regularly and leave my normal bike behind. Many greetings from Germany and keep it up!

@maxab7e63s5 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@PeterLasky-fp9rz Ай бұрын

This is really cool video man

@jonathanbergeron6093 Ай бұрын

Very cool, thank you 😊

@adammackenzie Ай бұрын

Another great bike video..Ride safe everyone

@kevinrowlands6753 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video

@halhallmark5970 Ай бұрын

It is a joy watching what you do. I've learned a lot. Thanks so much

@calvindouglas-gh8qz Ай бұрын

I work on the same style bike's and I have people saying my prices are high. I charge from $75.00 - $125.00. I'm in Gloucester County Virginia.

@aarontracy5160 Ай бұрын

@BikeFarmer Kudos for growing to almost 31k subs!!!! Content is stellar. Thank you for being one of my absolute favorite channels to watch.

@jacobmar2797 Ай бұрын

Dawn Powerwash ordered. Love these videos. Inspires me to love the bikes we have.

@jacobjames1171 Ай бұрын

I'm going to kickback, relax and enjoy.

@drpulpit Ай бұрын

ominous observer carefully watching the cable lube operation.... (grin)

@drpulpit Ай бұрын

...and the smile of approval at the "cleaned up really nice" ....

@MrBlueSky2112 Ай бұрын

Glad to find your channel. Now I so have to go through a rehab of my circa ‘05 Bianchi Volpe. Keep up the great work!

@bkefrmr Ай бұрын

I always wanted Mr Blue Sky to be my walkout song

@Icantfindtheanykey Ай бұрын

Not bad. I've been watching for a while now and you've got your routine and you cover everything that needs attention. I just rebuilt both my front and rear hubs (cleaned and greased) and took like 2 hours cause the cassette would not come off. Anyways, what I really like is you keep it real. You fix what needs fixing and the rest is "good enough for who it's for" and kudos for being able to hash out a living for doing this thing that you do

@cal5566 Ай бұрын

I like linear breaks, especially when it comes to working on them but hydraulic disks can be savage when it comes to stopping power. Biggest draw back for me is they can be very fiddly, if everything isn't perfect you get annoying rubs, like you say, with v breaks you just take an Allen key and screwdriver and you've sorted any annoying rubbing in a minute or two

@jeffthewhiterican Ай бұрын

Great stuff! Yeah I'm a at home bike mechanic and fix all my friends and family's bikes. def respect everything you do and by giving the old bike new life again. You have different methods and I agree with ya,if it works it works. Well stay fixing and keep people pedaling,jeff

@MrPBODY1966 Ай бұрын

That is a good price.

@markfrisbie1587 Ай бұрын

Oooo…white v brakes!

@kevincornell6180 Ай бұрын

Obligatory like and comment for the algorithm! Love what you do.

@richardchaney6990 Ай бұрын

The makers of Tri Flow must surely wonder why a spike in Tri Flow sales! …….Hey Tri Flow if you’re watching send this guy a big fat check! He’s your best PR and marketing asset! Thanks Bike Farmer from Key West Rick🚴….and Gracie the cat 🐈‍⬛ says to show more shop cats!

@raymonddaviau4502 Ай бұрын

399 is worth it! I,d buy it.

@schrodingerthecat Ай бұрын

As always, love the video. Love the color of this bike. I see this bike's front fork has a mount for disc brakes. 18:30 Hydraulic disc brakes may be a PITA to maintain (I don't think so) but they blow any rim brake away in pretty much every other way as far as a brake is concerned such as stopping power and modulation. Not trying to convert you or change the way you do anything, just my opinion.

@christianschwalbach7561 Ай бұрын

Kinda pointless to change just one over to disc

@denislitisha7136 Ай бұрын

Neko was the women specific version of the dual sport.

@davyhaynes6716 Ай бұрын

Andy, I really like the style of your cycling cap. About offering that with a BikeFarmer logo as merch? Otherwise, where can I get one of those? Riv?

@zackharlow6839 Ай бұрын

V brakes stop better than a lot of cheap mechanical disc sure, but not better than hydraulic discs. But that's ok! Because I do agree with your general sentiment that most regular folks only need a v brake (especially on this type of bike!). And ofc you cannot beat the simplicity.

@joaopedrodefreitaslima2936 Ай бұрын

The braking power can be higher on hydraulic brakes, but they're more expensive, heavier and more complicated to install and maintain than v-brakes. But is just my opinion, don't take it personally, please. We all love bikes here 😊😊

@xmateinc Ай бұрын

Mechanical disc is stronger then rim brakes if adjusted properly. Most people just don’t understand how to adjust them.

@xmateinc Ай бұрын

@@joaopedrodefreitaslima2936 Hydros are the easy to maintain. Get you a set of Shimano hydraulics and you’ll hardly ever have to mess, or even think about your brakes.

@Tarmaccyclocross Ай бұрын

I’ve had two hydraulic brake failures, very prone to back wheel lock ups. An absolute pain to maintain. Total overkill on a skinny wheel road bike. And there’s always the ping ping. Even the pros don’t like them

@joaopedrodefreitaslima2936 Ай бұрын

@@xmateinc you will think about them if you flip your bike upside down 😂😂😂, that's what I'm trying to say, you can't even flip your bike on a trail with these breaks, how can this be called practical?

@ramsien Ай бұрын

Chaotic Neutral... NERD! (Takes one to know one.)

@MultigrainKevinOs Ай бұрын

Agreed on your pricing, $399 is excellent pricing for a serviced good quality bike that will more than outlast anyone's needs. Big box bikes won't be anywhere near as reliable and new bike shop bikes are more expensive and increasingly worse specs

@thehobbydeskjl621 Ай бұрын

Thanks! Would you also revive older department store bikes? I see you usually revive Trek or Giant.

@jwrow350 Ай бұрын

The bikes are free. The experience is worth a little extra.

@calvindouglas-gh8qz Ай бұрын

I know what you mean about Walmart bike's just thrown together no adjustments done. 😮.

@jacobmar2797 Ай бұрын

Would like to know more about your rags. Cotton or microfiber, if you have a dedicated washing machine for shop rags and towels, etc. Does the shop floor get greasy with all the lube?

@JohnPilling25 Ай бұрын

Do you ever check the chain for wear? Otherwise I like your philosophy. Straight forward tune up, just wish I could get your prices on bikes I refurb in Florida - and I often do way more with new pads and cables as the salty air down air corrodes everything

@markfrisbie1587 Ай бұрын

V brakes, caliper brakes, side pull and u brakes all stop the wheel from spinning. The advantage to disk brakes are primarily on full suspension bikes where there is a lot of flexibility on the cables whilst suspending, the hydraulics work whether the cable is flexed or not, where the friction of cables in the housing will have flexible performance. Also a reason that cable mechanical disk brakes are kinda scamish.

@user-ul5sb3ku9k Ай бұрын

No OPS!! DARN. My wife says I'm addicted to your channel...lol My trikes work so much nicer following your advice. Got all your cleaning, lube products, work great, trikes even smell good..lol

@markfrisbie1587 Ай бұрын

Do I see an Alternative Tentacles (Dead Kennedys) record logo on that sticker on that toolbox just below 89.9 9:32 , the one that looks like a bat?

@markfrisbie1587 Ай бұрын

Maybe armour all the tires?

@joaopedrodefreitaslima2936 Ай бұрын

Green or blue?

@aq7705 12 күн бұрын

$300 max!!

@gwgorham Ай бұрын

399 is easily worth it for this bike.

@mcgrimus1455 Ай бұрын

8:36 freaky how the camera focused on the skull in the background....💀

@gwgorham Ай бұрын

Bike farmer hats?

@JMcLeodKC711 Ай бұрын

Where can I buy the merch? Can I get a tshirt that says “per the use-shzzz”?

@6479rob Ай бұрын

I have told him to sell merch I would bye.

@markfrisbie1587 Ай бұрын

Yeah, don’t touch disk?! What, I haft a worry about a little finger grease when I ride through puddles with all sorts of oil and gas residue and mud and muck….what?……..

@waktosha7378 Ай бұрын

My local bike shop mechanic doesn't clean anything! He doesn't even clean the cheap filthy worn out used Wal-Mart bikes he sells at 2x-3x the price they cost new! The only new bikes he carries is the bottom line hi ten steel cult bmx bikes! I just wish I knew of any good bike shops around me!

@pentiuman Ай бұрын

If you refuse to be grouchy, and instead ride a bike, you will be healthier, save gas and pollution, but yeah, some bills will keep coming.

@X41N3 Ай бұрын

399?? in what world do ppl buy that shit? I can't even sell a similar bike that had all the lubing and adjusting done (basically what u did) and I can't even get 75 euro for it. No wonder it's hard to find a good reliable mechanic these days. Most noobs would buy a cheap new bike that falls apart within 3 weeks. ps: I had to deal with a perfectly good wheelset with dry bearings..couldn't find the right cones so I had to buy a complete new wheelset for an older bike so I rly need that checked whenever I buy a bike. Anyway, that's my 2 cents coming from the Netherlands. And I still wanna test this theory of it doesn't matter spraying braking surfaces..cuz i'm 99% sure it would matter to me..especially with wheelies/stoppies or simply fat joes going downhill

@mouskanzuki6479 Ай бұрын

Nearly the price of a brand new Trek fx1... but i'm not judgng. True that even new bikes need adjusting/retightening, let alone the tolerancs on a new wheel..... A bike that stood still long, is a bike where the bearings are dry, and riding it is asking to pit the cone and cups. Always a good idea to check the hubs by pushing axle in and turning.