11 Ways To Make Your Bike Feel Brand NEW!

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Mountain bikes are strong bits of kit, especially when you consider that we often ride on extremely harsh surfaces that can rattle things loose and cause dirt and muck to leak into places they shouldn't, causing havoc on our components! In no time at all, your once beloved MTB can feel tired, rattly and a bit run down. But fear not, because in this video, Doddy is here to show you some simple-to-follow steps on how to make your bike feel brand new once again!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Jockey wheel replacement
2:39 - Inner & outer cables
4:35 - Headset bearings
6:59 - Shock bushings
8:15 - Thread lock
9:56 - Minor seat post service
11:30 - Fork lower service
13:12 - Tubeless sealant top up
13:47 - Transmission replacement
15:41 - Brake rotors & pads
17:48 - Freehub clean & grease
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@Bear0280 Жыл бұрын

I would Like to say a massive thank you for all the time and effort you and the GMBN TEAM put in for helping us MTB Riders get the most out of our Tredly’s Love your work ✌🏼Out and keep on rollin on🤠

@basberger5921 2 ай бұрын

These videos are really helpful to me. Thank you for making these understandable for the not so tech savvy.

@jimmie999999999 Ай бұрын

me too

@Tiago_Silva Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, to tell my bike repair shop, on what to be done on next annual revision ;-)

@aaronanthonymoat Жыл бұрын

I accidentally spilt oil on my disks and made up a spray bottle of washing up liquid and water about 20%/80%. I then soaked the disk/caliper with the stuff and cycled with randomly applying the break. Done this a couple of times and rinsed. Worked great.

@theantiqueactionfigure Жыл бұрын

Subscribed after watching this video.

@athiftsabit1208 Жыл бұрын

Another great advices and reminders from Doddy!

@DameEdnaBrown Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great comprehensive info

@vlbz Жыл бұрын

This one is gold. Thank you.

@RkyRickstr Жыл бұрын

This video is gold. I'm saving it as a checklist for my next yearly tune-up. Thank you Doddy and production team.

@richardgill9484 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to do this. It’s just what I was looking for 👍🏻

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

No problem, Richard! Thanks for watching!

@sonicbong8052 Жыл бұрын

Totally helpful. Gread vid mate!

@theberg1e Жыл бұрын

Amazing Video! Thank you!

@davidgallop654 Жыл бұрын

Great way to explain how to do the jobs on your bike! Keep it up

@nsambafrancis8033 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this helpful video

@michaelgustav3035 Жыл бұрын

Cheers ☺️, Very nice one Doddy 👍😊. Grand useful and very informative and well explained, thank you very much!👍☺️. Have a good one and stay safe 👍😊👋..

@wibu3330 Жыл бұрын

tanks for tips they ware helpfull

@ronrides345 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2019-2020 REI Co-op trail bike that I'm going to sell soon, as it is too small for me now. These tips will definitely make my bike feel and look like new!

@smallbatchsessions6892 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very best mtb channel. The best for what y’all do . Always so informative at bike maintenance and bike mechanics, design and technology. This channel has helped me total replace and maintain every part on my bike except the bb. The Bottom Bracket is the next chore and changing out the airshaft to a longer one my 2020 Lyrik. I like the Orginal workings of the 2020 model . I’m at 150mm and want a true 160. I am thinking of getting the 170mm because they sit into their travel about 10mil anyway. I do have the 2021 replacement to make it 160 . I hear they are firmer through the top of the stroke with less mid travel support. So thought a 170 and keep the orginal 2020 stuff on the airshaft . I did just have a bad downhill crash hitting a tree. I broke my pelvis and sacrum . The sacrum is screwed together so I cannot walk for a bit . I’ll be back in several months. Gingerly of course (maybe) I’m 59 years old so maybe need to slow down a bit . Thanks again for this channel. Hope you all read this , it comes from the heart. Peace Y’all and keep on pedaling

@jasonfraser3572 Жыл бұрын

Spot on thanks

@Eric-fx9xf Жыл бұрын

Thanks again, and have a good day. ✌👍

@Ryan191072 Жыл бұрын

Legend Doddy!!!!!

@shauncarter981 Жыл бұрын

Firsthand experience ruining discs and pads getting excited with the lube. Nicked the wife's shower cap to prevent future accidents! Worked a treat doddy! 😜

@arronspuddylaird5357 Жыл бұрын

Yea nice tips there.. just recently got a new bike and I’m not a mtb expert coming from a bmx background but thanks 🙏

@CatManDoSocial Жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@lindawilliams3947 Жыл бұрын

Thank you and really appreciate this. Just this week my husband moved his bike from one side of the garage to the other and looked down, 'what's this?' The head of his shock bolt had sheared off and fell off in the garage! It was probably loose so we will be checking those in the future!

@Does_It_matter-No_it_doesnt Жыл бұрын

That was brilliant, thanks.

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Chris!

@sebbodger9807 Жыл бұрын

Nice video and well explained as always 😀

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Seb! 😀

@chassdesk Жыл бұрын

A new set of tires feels so good!

@philipcaldwell3187 Жыл бұрын

Excellent overview. It would be great to see a dedicated video on the new Schumann Linkglide offering. Especially how to sort out the compatibility requirements. It isn’t hard but unless someone knows where to find the guide you are stuck with a mystery wrapped in a riddle.

@David-qx8jm Жыл бұрын

Great info, do keepemcoming

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

More on its way! 😉

@johnbibby5033 Жыл бұрын

I lost him at "every time you wash your bike"

@TivonSanders Жыл бұрын

2:12 I like to use a disinfectant wipe or heavy duty wipe by the brand "Miracle Wipes" (sold at Home Depot or Lowe's here in America) for those.Just spin by hand while using the other hand to wipe the wheel.

Жыл бұрын

12:06 Doddy Bunny :D

@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын

9:27 I usually apply fresh Loctite 243 to it, to create a bond between the surfaces. It's more secure that way, but it depends on how much or the kind of thread locker the manufacturer has used I guess. So I apply fresh just in case, cus sometimes it can get loose if i don't, but not always. but just a drop is enough.

@307.William Жыл бұрын

Bolt checks, lock tight, and proper torque specs are a must. My non drive side XT crank came loose and fell off last ride. My Rotor bolts also came lose. All installed by the LBS.

@ByronWWW Жыл бұрын

My LBS forgot to put the bolt back in my brake pads after a full service, first downhill trail and the pads jumped out!

@flawless7019 Жыл бұрын

Strange the rotor bolts came loose. They come with loctite on them from factory. Maybe under torqued

@307.William Жыл бұрын

@@flawless7019 in my experience it’s that a torque wrench is almost never used. “A good mechanic doesn’t need one” is the rationale. I do a bolt check on every bike I touch

@flawless7019 Жыл бұрын

@@307.William in my experience if a torque wrench isn't used daily there's something wrong with the mechanics. No point risking shit when there's calibrated tools to do a job

@tundeade9417 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@VanPelt408 Жыл бұрын

What about rear mech hanger alignment? I bet that more people have bent ones than they realize. Great tip video!

@barrycorney3665 Жыл бұрын

When buying bearings be sure and get the correct type for the location/application- ie there are different specs for bearings designed for wheels/BB's that spend their life spinning, compared to "load bearing" bearings such as in suspension linkages that rotate very little....(IIRC they are "MAX" type?)

@rustler08 Жыл бұрын

Probably a good idea while you're messing with the jockey wheels and other parts of the derailleur, just dismount it and use a derailleur hanger tool to get it nice and straight. It doesn't take much for that little bit of tweaking that throws off the shifting.

@maycondeivisferrari7422 Жыл бұрын

NICE VIDEO....BRAZIL HERE

@Gari.Hughes Жыл бұрын

Great stuff. My bike has a reverb stealth seat post. Does the unscrew trick to lube also work on that? I have some Wet Seal on order.

@petesmitt Жыл бұрын

I always replace crank arms when I need to replace the chainring; aluminium alloy has a limited fatigue life.

@JellyJonesey Жыл бұрын

Amusingly I had my chain ring bolts rattle off today while riding, didn't notice until I folded my chain ring.

@glen3509 Жыл бұрын

I just use a cheap toothbrush or even alcohol swabs/wipes when I'm cleaning my derailer pulley wheels and my chain; both work great🤘🤘

@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын

18:06 it can also be worn out hub bearings, an easy way to check if that's the case, is to loosen the axle, if it goes away with a loose axle or skewer, you need new hub bearings. But of course don't ride with loose axle. only use this for diagnosing the issue.

@64maxpower Жыл бұрын

I ride a 97 Trek 8000. I really really like this bike. What were the best fork options of that time period ? I'd like to replace the stock Manitou Forks if I can still find something better

@kenrosstad5525 Жыл бұрын

Noticed my cranks move while I'm pushing my bike uphill, now I know why. Bet that hub is dirtier than a port-o-potty seat!

@smitty_rides5210 Жыл бұрын

So helpful Thanks Doddy, keep it up 👍

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching! 👊

@islandaerial3414 Жыл бұрын

I've flushed and re-packed my headset bearings with no issues I've shark finned more than a few cassettes and drive sprockets 😉Link glide is a mirage still Takes about 10,000km to wear out 200mm rotors.

@mol3y Жыл бұрын

You didn't mention removing the air from the forks before beginning the service process. Now I can't find my face... 😵

@bendaff9618 Жыл бұрын

Yeah but you're not removing anything to the top so it doesn't matter

@kevinxodemonth Жыл бұрын

The lower legs of the fork are not pressurised - you don’t need to remove the air. If you are servicing the air spring, or adding/removing tokens, by all means empty the air.

@siddharthsivakumar7204 Жыл бұрын

The lower legs are not connected to the Air chamber, so opening the lower legs will not change or release your air pressure. If it does, then you have a bigger problem

@GnarlyGroove Жыл бұрын

12:30 It probably seems too obvious to mention but please, if you're servicing an air shock, do NOT forget to let all the air pressure out first. This is of the upmost importance.

@spacejamgoliath Жыл бұрын

Lol yes rather important

@carterswenson2227 Жыл бұрын

My fork lowers are now in the basement. Took the express route

@glen3509 Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping to finally be replacing the pulleys or jockey wheels on my 2008-09 Shimano XT M772 Shawdow rear derailer. These should of been replaced years ago.

@rachad66 Жыл бұрын

what brand suspension oil should i get for the dropper post minor service?

@carpuckluke Жыл бұрын

Got magura mt7 last year now the front rotor has play on it (floating rotor)

@bobothericefarmer1878 Жыл бұрын

Damn that cool

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Cheers! 😎

@chrisridesbicycles Жыл бұрын

Doddy, do you have experience with 3rd party aluminium jockey wheels? Do they last longer and attract less gunk? (The Nylon ones seem to get rough on the surface at some point and every bit of gunk is sticking to them)

@alejandraquinteros7093 Жыл бұрын

My husband just bought a Scott Spark 960 from our LBS and found out a bike tech didn't built it but his buddy who hangs out at the shop did... This video gave me some good places to look to see if he did it right cause when we got the bike both suspension pressures were way too low, brake pads were scrubbing the rotors and saddle was loose. Thank goodness for Doddy and for the insight and knowledge he passes over to us, you are one of the best presenters out there. 😃

@lavish8744 Жыл бұрын

For the minor seat post service, does it only apply to dropper seats or all seats?

@jamesmcgowen1769 Жыл бұрын

When Doddy says a little bit of grease around the dropper post bracket means just a dab of grease, not what the video shows. Just a dot of grease

@mikethebike5014 Жыл бұрын

I always put some grease on mine inner gear cable's put ar lot of rides and the bike mechanic say they don't bother because the outer cable has protection for the inner cable puy I always put a bit of grease on the cables.

@bachirsouccar8224 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful !!

@MrFuckinlogin Жыл бұрын

Mezzer pro review- please

@james-hb5tu Жыл бұрын

I have not seen the shimano linkglide available any where

@seanwaite7248 Жыл бұрын

What kind of grease do you use on the bearings?

@mrx1979ua Жыл бұрын

I wonder if you mentioned a klunker with a second meaning behind it )

@The_Real_JN Жыл бұрын

5:25 that's a lot of paint peel around the headset cup!

@jimm244 Жыл бұрын

If you’re going to pull a fork’s lower legs to replace oil, a wiper change is almost no additional work, assuming you have the tools.

@deanito1968 Жыл бұрын

Can someone tell me what the boiling water on the rotors are for? Just extra cleaning? Also, is it possible to clean and redo the bed-in process for brakes? I didn't take enough care with this at the beginning and I have suffered squeaky brakes ever since.

@Wiroe Жыл бұрын

13:40 should probably have noted that injecting through the valve is not compatible with all tire inserts

@johncarrington8612 Жыл бұрын

Can you get away with changing a 32t chainring to a 34t on a shimano 12 speed without changing the chain length? Sometimes I ride flatter areas where I want the 34t ring.

@PredatorDK Жыл бұрын

@7:27 How toight? Toight like a tiger, or just toight?

@motorised85 Жыл бұрын

G'day mate

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

G'day!

@ryandevine3112 Жыл бұрын

You can service a dropper like that??? 😆 **Runs to the garage to check**

@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын

16:49 degreaser or brake cleaner will dry the skin on your hands so I recommend laying it somewhere, or use gloves. after this with bare hands, moisturizer has to be used.

@The_Real_JN Жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, just make sure to watch your hands thoroughly

@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын

@@The_Real_JN I am speaking from experience. Just a little bit is enough, horrible on my hands. Also if washing hands, hands can get dry from some soaps. Not from all.

@kevincasey2947 Жыл бұрын

When I ride my bike, if I were to stop pedaling and coast a bit and then start pedaling again, my pedals will go about 1/2 to 3/4, (actual amount is a guess ion my part...), of a revolution before they seem to engage the drive train. Does this phenomenon have a name and what is the cause of it? I was very interested in the freehub portion of the video for a discussion of this. I have been unable to find this topic in other videos or maintenance tutorials because I don't know the name of this topic or if what I am experiencing is appropriate. Thanks in advance for your help!

@hylas6 Жыл бұрын

Your rear hub probably needs a service or replace

@RisseK1 Жыл бұрын

Open your hub and check the "teeth" are moving and greased. Pretty easy job if you have the tools.

@timmyreeves4546 Жыл бұрын

👍

@teemu3370 Жыл бұрын

Cannot find the link for lower leg service

@ikerteuscher Жыл бұрын

Missed seeing a good vid of Doddy just by himself .... just saying

@MrDstnyw Жыл бұрын

Unsprung mass gears up front is that a thing

@sucharsharma5725 Жыл бұрын

Guys I require your help. I have Shimano bl-m4100 on my bike with BH59 hose on it. The lock nut at the lever has got rounded. Does a BH90 lock nut fit the lever or is there a difference between both the nuts? Please let me know. Thanks.

@sophialiovas2257 Жыл бұрын

I think that would work. The outer diameter of the bh90 and bh59 hose are the same. It would depend on the thread pitch. Also, the bh59 ones are super cheap, I would recommend just using the right thing. Hope that helps :)

@sucharsharma5725 Жыл бұрын

@@sophialiovas2257 thanks for the help man. The problem is BH59 related stuff is all sold out in my country and i am without a front brake with the hose dangling every where.

@sophialiovas2257 Жыл бұрын

That is understandable. Can you try threading in the bolt without the hose to see if it works before wasting an olive and barb?

@sucharsharma5725 Жыл бұрын

@@sophialiovas2257 yes that is what i am going to do. Those olive and barbs are nowhere to be found. I had to burn the hose off from the old pieces i had left from shortening the hoses to get those barbs out.

@sophialiovas2257 Жыл бұрын

Really? What about the LBS?

@arifazhari7598 Жыл бұрын

I personally would buy a new bike if i had these many step or procedures to make my old bike felt “new”. Only joking, love the TLC process on my bike but nothing can beat a fresh new bike 😌😌

@TivonSanders Жыл бұрын

Nothing beats *keeping* it new, either. ;-)

@paulsymons562 Жыл бұрын

shimano actually make a freehub grease - maybe use that rather than normal premium grease? part no Y3B980000

@cmugy Жыл бұрын

Comment for the algorithm

@GThiele64 Жыл бұрын

All hail the algorithm!

@plainuser48596 Жыл бұрын

The headset tip doesn't work if you've got a Canyon bike. Not only they don't list spares for spectral 29er, if you call/write support they refuse to provide information about bearing size