How ONE MISTAKE ruined this $2,000 vintage BMX

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In today's Tech Thursday brought to you by Phu Vu of EPIC BMX ( / _epicbmx ) we build up this vintage 1986 Mongoose Team edition BMX Bike. however during the assembly Phu covers How ONE MISTAKE ruined this $2,000 vintage BMX
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@AlfredoMancuso 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the support boys!

@tonysheene6399 2 жыл бұрын

Prize ??

@stevepunk1 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonysheene6399I'm pretty sure That's a spam/scam comment, There is no prize! It was just somebody pretending to be Alfredo!

@Moreno_scoots 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevepunk1 Yeah your right something like that happened to Scotty Cranmer.

@lockri3462 Жыл бұрын

I think you meant to say "Thanks for all the support GUYS!"

@AlfredoMancuso Жыл бұрын

😂😂 sorry, GUYSSSS

@izaacacuna1401 2 жыл бұрын

Recently got back into bmx biking and less then a week ago took a nasty fall that left my face all cut up and broke my collar bone. Stay safe out there and just because you used to be able to do it, does not mean you can definitely do it again after some time has passed.

@raw_si_siht Жыл бұрын

Damn breh. But yes, so true. I broke my collar bone many years ago... Wasn't a good time. Be well.

@devinwagner3154 Жыл бұрын

I just broke my collar bone from a bmx crash last week still in a sling

@stevebarnett155 2 жыл бұрын

First off are the pedals 1/2 inch? Second, take a exacto knife and cut around all the crank bolts, I know it's a pain in the ass but if you take your time it will work and third , tell your customer not to ever just drop off parts to a powder coater with out having a talk with them first.

@jasonmarshall7983 2 жыл бұрын

Yep yep and if you really want it take that another step you can take an exacto knife around the sprocket and chain wheel very carefully so it'll crack where you cut it oh yeah and they can't fool us he's b*********** us those are half inch pedals

@J-Ru89 Жыл бұрын

So glad i found this, Currently restoring my first bike, a 2000 Mongoose Fuzz extreme and was gonna get it powder coated, Will remember to take every single thing apart and designate what not to powder coat

@adampierce7468 7 ай бұрын

Porkchop rules! I've done a couple of mid skool restorations with stuff I ordered from them.

@mikehagen3785 2 жыл бұрын

It will get sorted out, but yes, while powdercoat is an outstanding product, thought must be put into when when and where it's used.. seatposts I just paint, and when they get scratches, I repaint them.. Sick bike tho, in its day, one of THE bikes to have.

@reddsshaker3477 Жыл бұрын

STILL one of THE bikes to have. I still have my ‘81 Goose that I built in ‘82. 🤘🏼

@kirkwickham3336 2 жыл бұрын

Powder coaters.. In my experience, you have to remove every single bolt and cover parts you don't want to be painted. They'll never do it if you give them too many items to paint.

@yeseniamacias662 Жыл бұрын

lazy cost money

@reddsshaker3477 Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Most of these guys have no interest in, or knowledge of, the item you’re having powder coated. They’re just doing their job.

@Rolling100 Жыл бұрын

T on the serial number means it's a chromoly frame. The Team Mongoose and Supergoose are the same chromoly frames. The difference is that the Supergoose were nickel plated and the team frames were candy apple red or blue.

@AlfredoMancuso Жыл бұрын

Damn, that’s awesome to know! Thank you!

@SheepeyRace 2 жыл бұрын

Run it up for Alf!

@estabanb55 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know what to ask for, when getting a person to powder coat for me, I would have never known about the screws and the inside of the bike

@keam210tx 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yea! Just got my old chrome Hutch Pro racer back in business and used a hell of a lot of elbow grease jajaja

@joreldelacruz5246 2 жыл бұрын

When it comes restoring old school BMX... And you want it done right, sometimes you gotta do it yourself.

@AmazingChinaToday 2 жыл бұрын

New stem bolts are about $5 @ BoltDepot, they have bolts for everything, including stainless steel bolts.

@bmxscape 2 жыл бұрын

$5 for some bolts damn bruh you can get bolts much cheaper. every bike shop should have a stash of m6 bolts

@AmazingChinaToday 2 жыл бұрын

@@bmxscape Maybe, but BoltDepot also has stainless steel bolts available, and every bolt length possible, so you can get the exact bolt length needed to utilize all the threads in your stem. My factory stem bolts left about 1/2 of stem threads unused. I buy a ton of stuff from there, usually in stainless steel.

@bmxscape 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmazingChinaToday i wouldnt use stainless on stems since most are aluminum and stainless contacting aluminum creates galvanic corrosion

@AmazingChinaToday 2 жыл бұрын

@@bmxscape Thanks for the heads up. It seems there is risk of corrosion in the presence of moisture, which shouldn't be a problem. I also applied a generous amount of Park Tool grease on both the stem threads and the bolt threads. Hopefully no issues!

@bmxscape 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmazingChinaToday thats good, with grease or anti seize you should have no problem.

@lovejerky9307 2 жыл бұрын

Epic!! Thank you Alf!

@AlfredoMancuso 2 жыл бұрын

🫶🏻

@lastchancelee3312 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for shouting out pork chop BMX from Georgia!

@InSilence2023 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me when I was back at School, a white bike, and Someone saying "guys" everysingle second. No offence. This videos are the best you can find about old School BMX education. Thanks. And keep it up.

@frankprice2764 2 жыл бұрын

I'm always amused by these customers that can't build their own bikes. I could understand having the wheels built but everything else is just bolting it together. Does Phu offer to do it for free if he can use it for the video?

@Aod-kp2oz 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, when you buy a department store bike.

@frankprice2764 2 жыл бұрын

@@Aod-kp2oz Whether you buy it from Walmart or get all the parts from Empire BMX, the process is still the same, and not super complicated.

@robertlund5694 2 жыл бұрын

Building it is the best bit!

@iwritechecksatthegrocerystore Ай бұрын

The whole thing definitely seems weird to me. Who is into old school vintage bmx restoration if you didn’t grow up riding them? Why didn’t he ask the guy who was going to be assembling it about the process/design? One thing for sure: the bike is a disaster 😂

@lazenblaze9896 6 ай бұрын

I had that framed blue bike with motomags...the ruff gray colored mags...got it new as a kid. So kewl.

@ShaunZimmerman668 2 жыл бұрын

Everything phu up tight about is all fixable other than the crank and he will have to deal with that if he ever takes the sproket apart. So hell it'll be fine. Tell him not to give himself a heart attack he getting to old to get excited lol. Great job guys Alfredo!

@aarons3695 Ай бұрын

I'll take original patina, even if it is a bit shabby, over new powder coat.

@Michael-ri2eh 3 ай бұрын

Looks like you're going to be sanding and taking time as long as it takes 🎉

@noeblas1644 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I was one of the individuals that inform you guys it was a team model..... Also, the owner of the mongoose should of gone with a Dura Ace 3-piece crank keep it authentic.

@carbonfibercreationswashin7213 11 ай бұрын

Ohhh no! Polished aluminum would have been cool vs that toothpaste powdercoat

@atrax7023 2 жыл бұрын

Powder coating the frame and forks was good but the rest of the parts should have been re anodized and chromed instead.

@nightshadefern162 Жыл бұрын

The repop brakes are ok, but mine had a bent spring- had to use a generic, and the quick release doesn’t work… but then, the quick release on the originals was often stuck too. I like reusing the originals.

@adamsifford6228 2 жыл бұрын

A good static coat paint gun ca get in the hard to reach places.

@briankoski7155 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome 😎 great job bro 😎

@mathewertl6063 8 ай бұрын

Tighten everything up and use a touch up pen inside the bolts if the customer is aware from the beginning then it shouldn’t be a problem

@AlfredoMancuso 8 ай бұрын

Solid

@kimoarmstrong3519 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a show idea, Phu; how do you remove Odyssey Thunderbolts? I'm playing hell trying to change my sprocket. I even greased it when I installed the cranks.

@skyelee9398 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a strong believer in original survivor condition. Powder coating makes the bike look new.. yes But in reality it’s not. It’s old school and should be kept as such. But that’s just my opinion. Different riderz different likes. Greetings from Oceanside California 😎 Stay RAD 🤙

@claytonkirby878 Жыл бұрын

Lol bad powdercoating yeah .another great video.

@dennisd4452 2 жыл бұрын

Even if it’s not ours. I think it’s going to look awesome!

@BlackyBrownDestruction9337 2 жыл бұрын

You make it work like MacGyver

@chrisrosario3311 2 жыл бұрын

Do all bolts chrome or black look nice both ways

@awm891 2 жыл бұрын

WTF.!!! That would piss me off to no end

@RVT_420 Жыл бұрын

My boy was stressing on this build 😂😂

@AlfredoMancuso Жыл бұрын

😂

@dennisd4452 2 жыл бұрын

T model. Awesome sauce!

@joshhhgarcia3200 2 жыл бұрын

I love this man

@revvolutionz 2 жыл бұрын

We lit!! 🔥

@429supercj 2 жыл бұрын

I have those white repop brakes on my 83 predator

@LOVES-A1911 2 жыл бұрын

Nice bike, at the end of the day it's the owners bike and how they want it. However unless they are 100% doing everything themselves they should consult with the person or people assembling the bike to see what works and doesn't work and figure out a solution to it.

@chrislong8013 2 жыл бұрын

Phus the man!

@travissmith1297 9 ай бұрын

Ive owned mine sine new it doesn't have paint either. But except for tires andone side crank arm. It 100 percent original all black pads and swaed seat. I bought it at the shwin shop in Rockville MD. The same place i got my 5 speed

@evisceratednation Жыл бұрын

Should have just had them parts anodized instead of powder coating them. Frame and fork looks good though.

@AlfredoMancuso Жыл бұрын

You’re totally right!

@estabanb55 Жыл бұрын

So what does that mean? Is the peddle screws too small?

@bobbygzzz7116 2 жыл бұрын

Mite b C4 labs for powered coating...they do every thing if u like even decals

@nobody-_-9717 2 жыл бұрын

can you put a 3/8th axle on 14mm dropout???

@yardsalecycles 2 жыл бұрын

they make adapters to go from 3/8 to 14 mm the pain in the but is going from 14mm to 3/8

@potaylor9992 2 жыл бұрын

It's not that bad hopefully. What size are the cranks? An pedals. Can just get adapters for it. 9/16 to 1/2. If the pedals are the smaller ones. Hope it works out for you. I have faith in you Phu You Can Do It

@Vekurus Жыл бұрын

OMG.... ok I want to restore my bike now. I still have my Elf frame/fork from 1989. a pretty much everything else was GT, minus the Peregrine 3-piece cranks (even replaced the stripped bolts ) She's rough, Original mushroom grips are missing the ends (of course), donuts are peeling, The GT chain is missing, the hubs off the aluminum hubs are shot.

@RobertWilson-zc7el 2 жыл бұрын

Put new bolts in it and my opinion I would change the crank set

@struttrr Жыл бұрын

The mongoose decal is installed backwards! The red is supposed to be in front and orange in back..

@ocboy616 2 жыл бұрын

The jorts are a masterpiece

@johncarlson2258 3 ай бұрын

Isn't the Mongoose frame sticker supposed to go on the down tube?

@TxOgMikeD 2 ай бұрын

That’s what i was thinking as well

@tonypeters7504 Жыл бұрын

The bicycle really does look totally amazing except for all of the white powder coated parts on it. The crankset really should be gold including the stem and everything else that got painted white.

@jumpflyz Жыл бұрын

Yes, and sadly, the bolts on the stem look horrible painted white. :(

@jonathankarow1770 4 ай бұрын

I’m sure someone has already mentioned that the top tube decal is on backwards.. Red goes forward.. Just saying 😂

@jakjohn672 2 жыл бұрын

Imprisoned cranks ~ n they been blown out

@skylarsoper241 Жыл бұрын

There’s a good idea have your local bmx shop take it apart for prep for powder coating 🤔more cost but done right 🤔

@M0r3105 2 жыл бұрын

EPIC! fAiL

@OH.A.M. 2 жыл бұрын

The feeling of having so many wrong things going with the paint and having it put together by an expert is so frustrating as each part is put together.

@storyyxx 2 жыл бұрын

lmfao come on bruh

@alexsoto295 2 жыл бұрын

Sheeeeesh!

@jumpflyz Жыл бұрын

Parts that would have never been powder coated back then shouldn't be powder coated today. :(

@joegomes1352 2 жыл бұрын

I had that same bike

@joewontwice Жыл бұрын

Yoo whats a good powercoat shop in oc

@VailSkateSupply1 2 жыл бұрын

Use the re-pop!

@victorpatrick2812 10 ай бұрын

Where a bouts is you shop in the USA THANK

@bobbygzzz7116 2 жыл бұрын

I been into bmx building since the early 80s...cant believe how peeps turn gold into shit real fast cuz they dont know the rite way to do stuff correctly....99% 3 piece cranks have bigger pedal spindles...then reg 1 piece cranks..1/2"

@ericodeychuk8106 Ай бұрын

Hey everyone I'm going to be purchasing a 1994 gt it has vertigo stickers but I'm not sure if it is a vertigo it's a good deal so I'm still getting it. But how can I figure out the bikes original paint color the paint that's on it is a darkish galaxy purple if you can picture than. Also the paint is in decent condition I don't see any missed spots showing a diffrent color or any paint runs. I looked all over google for a gt in this color and could not find it. I wish I could post a pic..

@johnnypoo3166 2 жыл бұрын

Nice...

@CUSTOMTOYSLF22 2 жыл бұрын

shhh tip x them bolts

@zemertv5950 2 жыл бұрын

Wuzup sir Alfredo sir...💪💪😁😁

@AlfredoMancuso 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bud!

@BMF247 8 ай бұрын

Is there a part 2 was he mad ?

@timsim83 11 ай бұрын

Just jb weld those on!

@Vitusvonatzinger 2 жыл бұрын

This was authentically traumatic.

@3mjay577 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous build…terrible customer/powder coating decision

@carltonbreezy 2 жыл бұрын

Hey people, can anyone tell me if a chrome Mongoose Pro Sniper 1999/2000 is still a thing? Dudes on Vital BMX were losing their shit over a couple in 2020 calling it the Holy Grail. Epic all day, love from Wales. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@cfmechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Another episode of the alfredo mancuso fiasco Sounds good?

@machongtalong1210 2 жыл бұрын

John Redcorn?!😅

@edwardvanwormer6993 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand the whole powdercoating thing. These bikes were originally painted or anodized. Why not restore them that way.

@travissmith1297 9 ай бұрын

Is it a cromoeole frame

@penscivemage9174 2 жыл бұрын

@AlfredoMancuso 2 жыл бұрын

@ZER012345678 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have touched the bike until I contacted the owner and informed him of everything that could go wrong due to the powder coating issues

@joeguido106 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like it was amateur hour when it came to the powder coating..

@MorbidThrasher666 2 жыл бұрын

Dam shame they ruined it with not taking the bolts out. Wow i cant believe the threads are done of them cranks also🤔🤔🤪😦😦

@nitrous07me 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t like the paint of the handle bars & the white

@timsim83 11 ай бұрын

Bikes where less beefy back then, eh?

@IconicProps Жыл бұрын

I know what happened: Can you powder coat my bike? YUP! How much? Whatcha got we charge by the part. Hmm.

@showtime7877 2 жыл бұрын

Bruhhh

@andrewbell2749 Жыл бұрын

I am refurbing a RL now, free to me so I’m tryna sell it for more bike parts for my other bikes

@Steve_643 Жыл бұрын

Why go with white accessories? The Mongoose Team didn’t come with them.

@congettalalicata2082 2 ай бұрын

Man last summer I had a tragedy I am the proud owner of the only aluminum Dyno bicycle ever built very limited and I freaking ran it over and I have a hairline crack all my frame and was hoping that someone could tell me how I go about getting it fixed

@howardgillingham4763 2 жыл бұрын

My old bikes from the 80's look like used bikes like they are supposedly to

@pauljames4510 2 жыл бұрын

He needs some 9/16 pedals

@adzharrold5952 Жыл бұрын

The headtube sticker looks way too big

@calvincooley1074 2 жыл бұрын

Shimano DX clone pedals

@thisworldaccordingtome9495 8 күн бұрын

It needs whitewalls.

@aurteekay6339 Ай бұрын

Bro at the paint shop used his powder coat like it was a tube of loctite. Just stuck down those bolts for life under that paint. 😂 I have a blue and white powder coated Mafiabikes (same exact color) it’s only a 200$ bike and they managed to take the bolts out before they powder coated it 😂 that’s just pure laziness on the painters part. That’s not professional at all. The paint looks great but not when you paint over all the bolts…

@petulantfrenzy5532 6 ай бұрын

Please don't hang yourself. I'm learning a lot! Besides hanging doesn't always work.

@ivanvolkov2239 Жыл бұрын

Its pretty I wish mine had decals still

@bobbygzzz7116 2 жыл бұрын

Im hoping that professional did the frame n decals....the owner mite have done the white powder coat...looks like they never did correctly not taking apart....n white is not a good matchin color with metal blue...silver . gold..red..alot better looking bike..