Unbelievable Bike Hacks That'll Save You Money, But Bankrupt Shop Owners!

These are Bike Hacks That Shops like EPIC ( / _epicbmx ) BMX don't want you to know! These
BMX bike tricks and hacks will save you money and make your ride feel good as new!
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[@jeremybittinger2901]

Phu - the reason a tube loses air over time is because of temperature changes. Generally speaking, you'll lose about 1 or so psi per 10 degrees of temperature fluctuation. A few months of cold nights will cost you air pressure. Love the channel! Midschool 4everrr

[@DnB-BMX]

NAA, I have a few bikes where one tire goes flat after a few months, Rubber has small holes, some bigger than others

[@jeremybittinger2901]

@DnB-BMX there are many variables in manufacturing. Down to a leaking valve core from a product that is mass produced. But physics tell the truth my man, park a car in a field for 2 years and come back and check the tire pressure. Aint no tubes in car tires. Colder air is more dense. Hotter air allows for molecule expansion, resulting in a pressure differential.

[@DnB-BMX]

@@jeremybittinger2901 so to prove your theory correct I need to park a car in a field for 2 years and do regular measurements and some intense number crunching... Bro rubber has microscopic holes and they are not uniform in size, ruling out bad valves that's why one tire goes flat faster than the other after a few months without a puncture,

[@jeremybittinger2901]

@DnB-BMX you can literally just Google why a tire loses air over time. But don't worry I did it for you. The top 2 reasons are as follows: Osmosis through permeation Temperature fluctuation. What the hell do I know im just a 37 year old ASE master technician with 20 years of automotive experience. You kids have all the tools and no ambition to learn. Good luck in your travels! Take care.

[@DnB-BMX]

@@jeremybittinger2901 Relax mate it's not a degree measuring contest, people are allowed to have an understanding of materials without "the top answer on Google" whatever that is supposed to prove 😂 ruling out punctures and bad valves please explain why one tire goes flat faster than the other?? If your theory was perfect then both tires would lose air at roughly the same rate which is definitely not the case!

[@OH.A.M.]

I would love to hear Phu story of how he became a BMX enthusiast and how he decided to open a BMX shop if he hasn’t already said it. 🙏🏻

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Good idea!

[@MorbidThrasher666]

Same here,we'd all like to know

[@keam210tx]

Phu Epic BMX origin story 🍻

[@cfmechanic]

Please do it

[@evilmeetsgood]

Id be very interested in seeing how he went from being a Bmx enthusiast to Epic Bmx.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

What’s good my dudes and dudettes! 😂

[@lostboytrufas3734]

from the ,,underground,,country of Romania...i watch all your videos...very clear and sincery and natural...always you tell naturaly about the problems...I respect that very much!

[@gronkgrunk]

True story, last week i helped an old timer restore his old mountain bike that's been sat half rusted for 3 years. I did it all bcoz of what i learned from your channel. You guys deserve all the love! 💯

[@memberberries7669]

It was nice of Trey jones to let you use his bike for this one.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

haha Phu stole it after Trey's viral crash

[@714SNF]

Thx for the great video! Support these guys if you're local!

[@sebikelifeusvetparatrooper]

0:14 Shop owner says it's gloomy in California call in the National Guard....LMAO!!!!

[@tacoridesbikes]

damnit Phu how am i supposed to get cheap "broken" bikes on facebook market place now hahah

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Phu is ruining the industry haha

[@gazzfoster3250]

Iv just got a old bmx back from my dad's house it's been kept inside for 5yrs but still got rusty on welds. And all bearings are stiffish so i never had tri flo so I used wd40 and it worked. Thanks fu for saving me money.

[@UnlistedShaymin]

Thanks for the tips. Love your channel

[@clarkesuperman]

Hey guys been watching for years. Would love to see you do an update video on chains and sprockets, how to fix tight spots in your chain without having to mess with your sprocket, ghetto fixes for chains/sprockets, and what lubes and cleaners are safe to use on your chain, sprockets, and cassettes. Glad you guys are back with these 👊🏼👊🏼

[@cfmechanic]

Ghetto fix I did was use lighter fluid to get freewheel to work properly after being out in weather for over a year. Worked great but replaced shortly after that

[@bobbyphillips7594]

That triflow is magic.😁

[@Lol-jl9sm]

That was a pretty damn good video where I work in the bike shop for a very long time. Maybe you should talk about trying to get that spindle out on a 48 spine probably with no grease or if it does it’s probably been sitting for so long and the possible chances of the pedals being completely seized. because I hated those bikes when they had to come into the shop. I think you need to make a video about this whole entire bike where it is right now. but this is back in 2000 -2015 Things have changed over the years. I’ve been out of the industry for so long. We had certain protocols and bikes, like this came into the shop so that person wouldn’t have to spend a lot of money only if we had time, but it was never during the summer that we would do that.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Good suggestion!

[@bigtsperspective5831]

At 42yrs old … 😎 I’m getting back into it. Love the channel my man 💪🫵

[@ocasillas90]

Thanks for the tips, Phu! Great videos!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Glad you like them!

[@hectorpinol7951]

Is that a Trey Jones special dirt machine. Love the colors Fam! That thing is a beauty. Oil everything except your grips!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

😂🙌🏻

[@Daniel-yf9iy]

Nice!! Helpin people not gouging them👍

[@AlfredoMancuso]

You got that right!

[@cfmechanic]

Ghetto hack video would be cool. We would use vaseline on brake cable to precent them from fraying, also used candles and crayons to help make cable slide in housing and not bind. I have also installed grips using brake clean

[@pennsylvaniaslim]

Right on reminds me of the slammed lowriders with the patina paint scheme.

[@Revelator831]

Love you guys

[@justsomeguy404]

If you're caught in the rain, wipe the bike down (dry) before storing it away. Also i spray WD-40 on my frame , bars , fork , wheels and sprocket. Just a light spray and wipe it off.

[@jeremybittinger2901]

This works! I ride a matte raw frame with no clear and wd 40 does the trick, cleans it up and prevents rusting. Similar to how you'd oil your cast iron cookware.

[@clappedham]

could phu do a video on how to remove seized bearings/broken bearings? it would be a big help for me as my bb bearings have seized into my frame. keep up the good videos alfredo and phu!

[@Cheesicle_]

we love vids with phu❤

[@AlfredoMancuso]

hellyes!

[@andrewdobosz3682]

Some never dull should take most that surface rust off.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

solid tip!

[@mccauleybacalla2228]

As an active bmx rider this is what I do, thank you

[@clarkesuperman]

I have a 2012 specialized p20 pro that is my baby, but I also have a ghetto gt performer that I use as a daily driver and for experimenting. But since the quality of the parts aren’t as high and I beat the hell out of this thing and run it in all weather, it’s starting to look like the bike in the video. I didn’t even think of using lube on the rusty bits around my sprocket and crank arms. It’s like how people used to oil spray the bottom of their trucks to stop rust. Really smart and I did it last night

[@andrewsiasparks]

Shout out to acid etching primer for saving rusty parts 🔥🔥🔥

[@keam210tx]

Bike looking like it just got back from swampfest 🍻

[@eddie_cooper]

cleaning vinegar gets rid of a lot of rust did that with a motorcycle tank inside there was rust

[@joewontwice]

This is great weather in California for riding 🤣

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Good point!

[@BlackyBrownDestruction9337]

I installed sealed ball bearings in a hub designed for cup and cone and it’s riding fine so far…

[@apineda716]

And clean then oil the hubs. Other than that that fasho I would recommend a tune up over a new bike almost every time lol

[@eddie_cooper]

If the chain only metal you can bake it in oil right ? my friends dad did that to dirtbikes back in the days chain always looked brand new

[@kevinbreckenridge6729]

Tri Flow is awesome but it's high priced. I only use it for certain things

[@AlfredoMancuso]

That’s a valid point

[@joewontwice]

Can you make a video if freestyle bmx and race bmx parts are compatible

[@DS-oi4wl]

It's okay to get Tri-Flow on the carpet and on the hair too...got it.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

don't forget shirt!

[@DS-oi4wl]

😶🤣

[@apineda716]

Tighten spokes instead of new wheel! (All my wheels have a small wobble, still ride everyday lol)

[@andrewbell2749]

Let them throw them away, so I can slide up and take them

[@AlfredoMancuso]

truuuu

[@akumastealthily123]

Do a video about cleaning the rust on it

[@babynascar50]

What was that oil that you used called? What brand?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

TriFlow

[@pauljames4510]

If you want to get rid of the rust Strip it down to frame and forks and bar get some fine sandpaper and some WD-40 Grease the bearings in the headset Strip the cranks down and put new crank bearings in and grease the axle of The cranks and use chain lube on the chain and pump up the tyres to the correct pressure and you’re good to go 🔥👍🚲💨

[@darkuma1692]

Tyres go down due to heat and cold temperature fluctuations over a period of days, air expands and contracts so it leaks away

[@ricardodeleon2248]

Have you done a chain replacement video?

[@ianmacdonald487]

That's helpful for some, but how about a complete overhaul? Bearings should be greased, including the sealed bearings. The seals come right out, and press back in after greasing the bearings. The retainers that hold the balls in sealed bearings can seize right up when they get rusty.

[@lconthebeat]

ive had bikes sitting even on rain snow or just sitting in dust for long period of time but besides surface rust nothing happened

[@brodycastellano3035]

And for anyone annoyed with the rust on the bike, vinegar and tin foil are great for removing rust, or a wire wheel

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Solid tip!

[@PeterC-up9ue]

C.R.C. steel wool and Tri-flow oil...

[@eddie_cooper]

I would get the inside cable out then put some grease in it

[@artothreeartothree21]

salvage title car 😂

[@sonicyell]

Phu man, youre good 👍 man 10hrs later

[@thisisnotmyrealname9049]

Haha if that seat was lower I would have thought this was Trey Jones bike

[@ElBryanBone]

I need to buy some triflo

[@Mike_Pedals]

So did Alf quit riding? lol

[@Anthony-uz5tj]

my crank falls off every time i ride my bike it was sitting for awhile was thinking about using lock nut on the side thats coming loose

[@seanmason5535]

Where is the shop? Is it near Los Angeles?

[@opxcgxo7256]

It's in Westminster California

[@dannystarkridesfixed]

my only feeing toward this video is why is phu wearing pants. not cut offs. this is too bizzare =p. (good info though for those who are broke and/or wouldnt think of them)

[@AlfredoMancuso]

He needs to make up his mind for sure

[@Gee_MoneyzGee_Moneyz]

I thought that was the color of the bike 😅.. I'm brightness was to low

[@AlfredoMancuso]

haha rust colored

[@bobbyphillips7594]

It's patina! Trey Jones likes it. 😂

[@armandovicario7977]

When I started out riding had a kink I bought with only rear breaks can't, remember the brand of breaks, but finger tight adjustments did the job, no need for lubricants. Now I am completely look onto studying gyro tablets it's a little bit complex, considering I never rode, front breaks or knew any who, did this will be new to my bmx resume, anybody know much please educate me for more information on quality brands, and assembly, just comment down or give me a link to an informational video, I know nobody much rides all round breaks and know, it's been around, I use read some old, ride BMX magazines, when i was in high, school?

[@SAMDARKify]

Rats BMX looks great

[@sinsemilea7290]

best "what the phu" ever xd! im sure for a lot of people its relly helpfull and i apreciate this but, for me its just funny af

[@Troubledboy88]

That’s the nicest shittiest looking bike I’ve ever seen😂

[@matthewwayneday1688]

I soak my chains in chainsaw oil

[@KeepiTrill]

Bro phu quit stalling and upload the barspin. I know u can 😂

[@memyselfandi6422]

These aren't hacks, a 'hack' is something that makes your life easier so that you become more productive, what you have shown in the video is general bike maintenance. Something that I would have liked to see in the video is how you would remove all of that rust from the frame.

[@sitlong1]

Wtf looks like tray Jones bike lol