You CAN Do It Yourself. How To Build A Bike From Scratch. Beginners Guide.

What parts you need for building a bicycle? What parts will be compatible with each other? What questions to ask in the shop? Here you have the tutorial you need :)
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- power meter pedals
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[@KoenBrader]

Excellent breakdown of the assemblies and steps. You’ve done a great service to the biking community.

[@nabacov]

Amen to that.. ❤🙈

[@FStrat87]

Agreed. Detailed Tells you everything you need to know. Thank you!

[@incubusga]

Hi popopo

[@spacemodulated]

This guy is an excellent teacher. Tone, pacing, just world class.

[@giorgos_mark8401]

Fun Fact: You searched for this.

[@George-je1fs]

This was recommended to me

[@sammydawes]

hell yeah i did, where is part two lol

[@TecraTube]

you got me 😉

[@timmythepogman]

I need this cuz I’m trying to fix my bike that I totalled with a ramp.

[@ilikemusic]

i did, trying to make my dream bike bmx/mountain bike hybrid

[@nadhiagurrola491]

This is exactly what I want. I want to build one bike at the very least in my lifetime.

[@Kwicksand]

I really hate when people say why build a bike when you buy one. For me it would be very nice and informative to build a bike. That way I would probably learn so much more about how my machine works! yes I can buy a new bike but I would still buy upgrades! that’s what motorbike riders do to create the ride much more comfortable and personal that way to keep the confidence up! nice video and channel!!!

[@Kwicksand]

I want to buy a new Tarmac and Fsr 29er and upgrade my fathers old Specialized Sequoia

[@kyleouten8237]

For you it's about knowledge for me it's about finances lol

[@Kwicksand]

Kyle Outen just hate to be stranded somewhere and don’t know what the heck I’m doing lol luckily I haven’t yet

[@mellowmood23]

Appreciate this video and I'm only 12min in. Well done man. Most build videos just show the build with no explanation and I haven't seen any on YT as detailed as yours. Your insight into focusing on what standard you need and measuring have me less apprehensive about doing my dream build. Cheers!

[@Kadori328]

Lovely, I used to be so scared of building bikes because I thought that it would be so hard and I wouldn't know how to buy parts or check Compatibility this is an awesome guide

[@simonstans381]

This was incredibly useful. It was like a free online course. Lots of respect for high quality content. Thank you so much man!

[@rhysholley8289]

Fantastic video just what i was looking for. Just bought a marin frame and zero and i mean zero experience building bikes or even buying the parts required. This video has helped no end.

[@abc-eq9so]

Started Mountain biking last year and you don't know how much your videos have helped me with the maintenance. Great videos and great channel!

[@letzrockitrite8469]

My goodness Danny... so much hard work you've done to bring us this video... thank you for being so thorough... looking anxiously forward to the build. (Apparently you are a Doctor of Bikeology !)

[@MHE98]

I am building my own bike and this video has really helped me to understand the smaller working parts and getting the right sizes for my bike!👍🏼

[@PedroFTeixeira]

Finally I see Exotic components... I've used them for years, and they are great at great prices, but It still seems like an "underground" brand. Also they have a brake pad store, with great value/quality.

[@adfinemrising]

you are the BEST!!!! thank you! i can now fix or disassemble my back instead of being bothered that i dont know anything about my bike

[@christopherharmon9336]

As with all your videos, well done! The advantage to building your own bike-you get exactly what you want. Years ago I built up a steel-frame, Haro 29er hardtail w/X9 components, Avid BB7 mechanical discs and a Tora fork. A little more expensive than buying a bike off the rack, but for me, the bike is perfect. 6 years of riding, and I never regret it.

[@curbowman]

I build my first bike as a 12-years old, a cheap Chinese 10-speed with 24" wheels, with the help of my dad. Since then I have always done my own servicing, except for wheel truing, an art I'm beginning to learn. There's nothing like the feel of riding a bike you have built yourself!

[@blizzr.1146]

Information in this video is so valuable for people who never build a bike, thanks big time.

[@RaptorRunner701]

This video rocks. I’ve watched a few build videos and this by a landslide has more information and talks about the variations I wanted to know about. Great video!

[@LeonardoMurte]

Mate, my mind just blew up so much information. Thanks for the video!

[@thenotoriousrvh6091]

I built a drop bar 29'er out of a Scott P6 commuter and some old left over road bike parts. It was an interesting learning experience and a helluva lotta fun to ride.

[@acceleratedsloth]

1:02 yep collecting. Finding bike wrecks in the streets of London and looking at the parts that are left on the frame.

[@magnet8185]

This is an investment that requires a lot of dedication and determination and if course patience.

[@davidq1164]

After spending too much time on YT in a comfortable chair, now I wouldn't consider a bike building is "from scratch" if not starts from cutting the tubes for the frame : )

[@wilbasano5426]

this is very better than dream build with music! you learn so much after watching this video. thanks to SickBiker

[@Mystic-Panda890]

I'm glad I watched this video. I was planning on stripping my bike down and giving it a good makeover. It looks like it has been dumped. It's a used bike and it was on eBay really cheap. Now I know what to do first and that's measure it.

[@baggsofadventures2838]

So we’ll explained I’ve been looking for a video like this for ages Well done 100%

[@alexanderko3251]

The best instructor ever!!! Thanks, man!!

[@datboienergy7144]

Seems like ill continue dreaming about having a bike

[@e.s.l5861]

This is an excellent video. I’m going to build my wife a bike soon, and the biggest thing that I have trouble with with spike work is finding the right parts. Excellent community project based off this video, kids putting a little money, or sponsorship/ work programs for broke kids, for parts and a few tools, building themselves their own bike Which would then give them transportation, some accomplishment, and also 3/4 of the way to be able to maintain it as they built it. They would have a good reliable transportation with means of maintaining.

[@CanyonWanderer]

Thanks, loads of valuable information!, not just for people that are building fresh, but also for this wanting to replace parts. Some measurements / specs to watch out for are easily overlooked!

[@ariellea7617]

Thank you for the video. I plan to desable my bike to rebuild it. Really useful

[@arrosconpollo1]

This is a great video! I picked up a late 1990s Canondale F400 and I am excited to tear it down, clean, paint, lube and put back together. I am currently trying to educate myself on the Fatty front suspension that appears to need rebuilding or replacement. This bicycle will be a light trail/gravel bike and I’m excited. Thank you for your content.

[@KhunAdam]

You can build a bike yourself - BUT don't make mistake and make a dangerous machine! Sickbiker if you could make a video on common mistakes in bike building - overtorque ing parts, how to install a steerer plug, for example Love your vid though!

[@Ketelexperts]

Thanks for this video 👍. Very clear explanation

[@ewanko1862]

Those part prices tho. Got me cryinnnn

[@christosvolikakis1523]

Anyone have a link to building a bike as opposed to “assembling”? I’m actually looking to design, weld together custom bent tubing to make a bike frame

[@w.m.aslam-author]

I bought a 'spares or repair' bike online; transferred all of the parts on to a second hand aluminum frame and bought remaining parts online. The bike cost me less than £80 but it's worth double what I spent.

[@vaux_manvv7520]

Sickbiker is saving lives with this amazing content. Please do an ultegra/105/dura ace mechanical road bike build if you can. Any of the groupsets

[@kentaylor3959]

thanks for this - great info - I have Norco frame and my son wants to assemble his next bike so this is a great way to get some tips as he is gung-ho to proceed but I want to him to avoid some of the trail and error that may cause him to lose interest.

[@cyrillegreasley7254]

Incredibly helpful! Just the video I needed to help me with the confusing process of picking out the correct parts for my bike. Also he is right about making your bike from scratch being fun.

[@playandteach]

Absolutely brilliant. I built a rim brake bike last year, but fortunately it already came with the right bearings and standard sizes elsewhere, but this is a timely reminder of how quickly you can haemorrhage money when you buy the wrong bits.

[@dougmaceachern5568]

Thanks for all the information to start building my next bike. ... .

[@vice.nor.virtue]

Wow that was VERY comprehensive. Also you presented very well, i feel like im in good hands.

[@andrewhutchinson1400]

Man this channel is so good! Great real no BS bike advice :)

[@Tharindu43]

can you do a step by step guide like this for a roadie

[@samadrid6321]

I found a beater frame with no fork, no seat or seat tube, no wheels, nothing. I plan to build it as a derelict. The frame is coated in surface rust, no holes or pits, no rust "cancer." It is a retro frame someone had put out on the curb as trash. I'm gonna give it some love.

[@tobytayles1]

I found a boardman pro frame on curb there are a few marks on it but brand new it was £1000!

[@th_js]

Have been subscribing for you for a long time

[@dougmaceachern5568]

Thanks for the clear and concise explanation for all the bike parts and how they all fit together . The bike build seems much easier after watching you video . Looking forward to watching the build. Thanks again.

[@brenbascos]

This is an awesome vid! esp For beginners like me who needs to learn lots about bikes now that ive been Mountain biking Regularly. Thanks for this awesome video! I wish i could hit likes multiple times for this 1. Keep up the great vid!

[@shinabhe]

I now have the knowledge to start my bike project. If I could just give you a beer for this video tutorial. Thank you!

[@kianrain9937]

thank you very much! I was kinda scared and excited in building my own bike thnx for the guide

[@jaakko200987654321]

also a tip for choosing the right seat: go to your local bike shop and try various seats

[@Mokkel73]

Greatly appreciated this. And with imperial units!

[@sc0or]

Imho derailleurs have no number of shifts limitation. Rather it’s ratio must match a shifter, and a length much match the biggest cog size (that sometimes is manageable with a hanger)

[@dinx03]

Thank you for this video.. yes I will build one!

[@TRL2303]

Also, now in 2023 many MTB components are BOOST size (wider spacing). So you must take this into account when specifying the crankset and bottom bracket, the front forks, front and rear wheel hubs, and the rear frame dropouts. They must all be compatible sizing.

[@theriskinator5736]

My progress is great!

[@lazmotron]

Thanks for the great tutorial. You have a great channel. Very helpfull.

[@danielthomson5188]

Excellent video! I'm preparing for my first build, and this helped me understand how to match parts. Thank you for making such a clear and informative video.

[@arrosconpollo1]

This is great content! Thank you! I bought a late 90s Canondale as a project bike. I’ve bought some reasonably priced tools and getting ready for the project. Also want to build a clunker. This content is super helpful! Thank you!

[@MSR797]

Careful with Sram GXP, because the axle is 24mm drive side and 22mm on the non drive side. It's truly important because a sram crankset will not fit into a shimano BB because it's 24mm on both sides.

[@deadreckoner5276]

MSR797 Ya I'd say if you've never built a bike up before it would be good to just be consistent with the company youre speccing parts from.

[@deadreckoner5276]

SLX/105 are probably the best quality for the price. Especially with what you can find on eBay, Jenson, etc.

[@MuildGaster]

Just got here guys can you make a bike like in the video but a road bike? And all the parts is it the same for the road bike when you build it except of course for the frame and handle

[@dolam]

This is awesome! Thank you!

[@georgeabala1559]

I need to see the video you made assembling the bike... Kindly share the link

[@_el.guapo_]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4PFfnSsi66tmK8

[@user-ep3uw3fk6l]

Thank you This Quarantine im planning to make my own

[@leenapriyan]

Lengthy, but worthy. Thanks for explaining everything!

[@kapekape7580]

i like your cut g

[@peter169]

Very Informative

[@ronrehel1176]

The video has a lot of great content. It answered a lot of questions, even for upgrades to an extg bike. Looking forward to t he restored final product

[@cahirdocherty9026]

Just bought a frame and parts waiting for delivery can’t wait to get started

[@marianocelentano2864]

So much useful info, a lot of patience and love for cycling!!! Great video!!! Thanks a lot!!! Looking forward to see the work on the bike. : )

[@_el.guapo_]

That's awesome! It's the video version of how to build a bike for the dummies .👍 I shall call you sir !

[@ItsAnGoose]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Your videos make this seem much more approachable 😊

[@waedjradi]

Wow, he gives excellent instructions! Thank you 🙏

[@-abellanvideos-30]

thumbs down.

[@koolass129]

Damn...this is the one that I've been looking for. Very very good video. Thank you so much!

[@Moran254]

Most informative video seen so far.

[@h1orxrah]

Thank you for making this video! I just finished buying all the parts to build a Surly Cross Check and this was very helpful.

[@thomasfaille5467]

I was trying to get a hair off my iPad for so long but then I realized that.. it was the crack on your wall.

[@IvansBikesBmws]

Thumbs up. So interesting.

[@arrosconpollo1]

Thanks!

[@theriskinator5736]

Thank you for donating to my 56th favourite channel on KZbin!

[@jakobw135]

I would like to have a frame built from Reynolds tubing for a combo touring-gravel-commuter all rounder bicycle. For overall STRENGTH-FLEXIBILITY for the LIGHTEST weight, is Reynolds 631 appropriate?

[@hlq16]

I really like how passionate you are about this.

[@patrik2259]

Wow what a beautiful video! Will you be doing one on the full build process? Thanks, your videos are awesome!

[@jaakko200987654321]

building a bike is sooooo much fun!!

[@frsknsld]

jaakko200987654321 I used to agree but now that I do it every day I sometimes feel like killing myself

[@MrGMansyd]

well done! that was very informative thank you

[@Basd_X]

I was going to build a bike in 2 years, I’m 13 right now The mtb parts (not even all of theme) cost currently 1200 wtf I can get a 3080ti with that

[@bluehao8585]

You can't simulate the biking experience with a 3080ti

[@LC-nu6zz]

@@bluehao8585 loooool

[@SynchroFPS]

Yeah but the improvement to gpus make the newest parts now irrelevant in 2 years. But you can get use out of a good bike for many years.

[@sashahess6786]

I doubt you would get a 3080ti, thats seems a bit overkill maybe a 3070.

[@sashahess6786]

Plus what you play doesn’t even need a strong GPU for eg, Fortnite, CSGO and more....

[@jorgedario1000]

Awesome explanation, thank

[@vergaoneverga]

finally not sad music and slow closeups

[@antoniofigueroa5150]

Super buen tutorial, me haz aclarado un montón de dudas, Gracias

[@Sieg_W]

Unfortunately the most difficult part is missing

[@mattcardarelli]

Love this channel. Your MTB knowledge is exceptional!

[@mckav2358]

Hi Thanks for this. Im trying to build a bike from a bare frame & struggling to understand the headset. This helps, Thanxs

[@fernandgauthier7895]

bike shop around here dont sell replacement part like shock ,wheels , chain . only small stuff like pedals and rubber grip 😐 and new bike , they dont sell low end bike only bike from 600$ to 10 000$ +++. when i ask for a new set of wheels they look at me like im E.T .

[@matthewmcvay2]

I would try looking at online stores to buy a frame that you like, then get your measurements and look on online stores.

[@JackPawwars]

That’s basically what you will find at any bike shop, for that stuff you need to buy online

[@joscram1129]

Haha dang, I feel ya.Im an E.T. as well😂

[@abbyschmidt119]

Most helpful video I’ve watched!

[@rennexx0412]

Well for anyone looking for the next one, I think it is this one. Have the same orange frame and KONA and well the thumbnail looks like a finished product and well it says build on the title... kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4PFfnSsi66tmK8&feature=shares kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4PFfnSsi66tmK8 Not sure whether the &feature=shares are part of it but I removed it just in case it wasn't.

[@quadsmack]

So Karmic - I am doing a build live with some friends tomorrow and did a quick build video search to make sure I dont forget any parts in my prep - and this was my first hit. Why Karmic? The build I am doing tomorrow is an Orange Kona Explosif, with a rigid fork! Mine is a 2011, and will be single speed, but .. so funny this was the video I came across! Thanks for the run down.

[@MaQuGo119]

What about the video building the bike

[@mbabyfishyo7627]

True knowledge to be collected.

[@nalmunati]

I just wanna know how much it costed you.

[@generalviewer8347]

i have a frame to build up. wish me luck as i have never done this before!

[@raresboros4102]

Gl

[@Karthik-kt24]

@@raresboros4102 Joe

[@tufailbasha5747]

@@Karthik-kt24 what?

[@Karthik-kt24]

@@tufailbasha5747 The reply above me said "GI" ... So I completed it GI Joe.😅😅

[@waedjradi]

How’d it go?