How-To Build a BIKE - Part 1 of 4 - Frame, Seatpost, BB, Headset Selection

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How-To build a bike from scratch! Frame selection, seat post, cables, decision on bottom bracket and headset. #Howto #build a #bike from scratch is always an exciting project, and yes, you CAN do it yourself!
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⌚ Chapters
0:00 Intro
00:37 Tools
01:00 Choosing the FRAME
01:39 Protect that FRAME
02:54 Seatpost selection and installation
04:50 Run those CABLES and HOSES
06:12 Bottom Bracket Selection and Install
10:31 Headset type, installation
12:50 Conclusions, End of Part 1
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Пікірлер: 84

@richsantos4579 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Your shots are crisp, lighting is excellent, and the knowledge is deep but delivered in a very succinct and understandable manner. Best build video on youtube. Bring on part 2 and beyond!

@wodstalker2819 6 жыл бұрын

Did it last summer. Definitely one of the most satisfying things to do for a bike enthousiast

@NickyNiclas 6 жыл бұрын

I actually find that the biggest challenge is finding the right frame, especially full suspension frames.

@dennismicallef9350 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I can't wait to see part 2. GMBN Tech has been talking about a build for weeks/months... You just jump in with 2 builds at once! :D

@Cubenga 6 жыл бұрын

Hehe, yeah :D

@SobanBhatti 6 жыл бұрын

Love your DIY drifts for the BB press. Simple yet effective. This is almost therapeutic to watch. Looking forward to rest of the series.

@nickclark191 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Recently built up a carbon Transition Scout and the hardest part was installing the internal cable routing for the dropper post. After 2 hours of trying to jam it around the 90 degree angle I ended up using dental floss and a vacuum cleaner to suck the floss through the tubing then tying the cable housing to it to route it back through!

@rickc2222 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I just picked up a 2016 Norco C7.1 Range frame for my first build ever. Excellent. I probably would have pressed in the BB before routing cables otherwise. thx!

@jamesWilliams-pg4ye 4 жыл бұрын

For someone who is about to build his first bike this video series is invaluable. Great work 👍

@jdbv23 6 жыл бұрын

Dude this vid is so good. This is what I and other mtbikers are looking for. Pls continue the series. So sick

@robertyeh 6 жыл бұрын

straight to the point, no nonsense with clear instructions video. Outstanding work

@ThunderStruckMTB 6 жыл бұрын

Great work! I absolutely love building my own bikes and will only do so for as long as I keep buying bikes..... Great tutorial for those a little intimidated by the process.

@woduk 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, it’s satisfying to build up a bike and get the exact specification you want.

@ghascar122 6 жыл бұрын

i always wanted to build my own bike but did not know how. with your videos i can see that dream is about to become true.thank you so much and please keep the other videos coming.

@Liqweed1337 2 жыл бұрын

you are a true professional, thank you for all that useful information! would be nice to hear your "encountered problems" and how you solved them, because we all know, nothing is perfect, especially in building a bike if you dont have all of the experience

@batbawls 6 жыл бұрын

Great series!

@zynius 4 жыл бұрын

Building my first MTB this weekend. Thanks for this.

@Cubenga 6 жыл бұрын

Love the video. I'm rly looking forward for part 2

@mikedicke5505 6 жыл бұрын

Great delivery! Even tho this process is intimidating for most, you make it seem so simple. Very structured and easy to understand, keep it up! Waiting patiently to see the Kona finished. I just completed an Explosif build and love it! Cheers.

@mannym.andcoyoteridgemtb171 4 жыл бұрын

Best KZfaq detailed info! Thanks so much for spending the time and sharing!

@th_js 6 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos, and this OHHH so great!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@pgdurante 6 жыл бұрын

very good explanations !! TY!

@ToogyHowser 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really looking forward to both of these builds coming together! I'm starting to accumulate a fair amount of leftover decent parts after upgrading my bike and thinking about building a bike next winter, your videos are definitely pushing me in that direction!

@BVilM 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. As always, Very informative and I have learn a lot from your Video's. Thank you for inspiring me to built. My all new mountain bike. More power to your Chanel.

@HamzaFaruqui 6 жыл бұрын

Man this video is good. Although I already know everything about building a new bike, I love the way you present it in the video. Great work

@Cubenga 6 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@fpainchaud350 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video! It looks easy, you nailed the key points!

@rodin0100 3 жыл бұрын

amazing video, thanks!

@CptStubing098 5 жыл бұрын

Really great video! Thank you! Seriously!

@hordi1ful 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@rickieslider3925 4 жыл бұрын

great video thanks

@DRazoMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video

@jonienglish3231 6 жыл бұрын

For the BSA thread i use Copper Anti Seize

@Fincher123 6 жыл бұрын

I always build the bices for myself! But one of them are not... a old CroMo Street Bike, only new Brakes, Grips and Tires Done! Had buyed 2cend Hand and it is sooo nice. The Other bikes are build from Scratch but my Copperhead 3 Bike are only 4 Parts original =P

@dennisavilaugalde767 2 жыл бұрын

Información clara entendido al 100%

@Hawlkeye-e9p 6 жыл бұрын

External cable routing ftw!!!!!!!

@Hawlkeye-e9p 6 жыл бұрын

Put the pf items in the freezer for 2 hours. They press in so much easier.

@inyourears2596 6 жыл бұрын

Waiting for part 2. I think it's better for a newbie to have a frame like in your kona which is not internal cable..also alloy is cheaper and easy to maintain

@fgiraffe8751 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this (and all!) of your very clear and informative videos. Have you ever done a video on drilling out cable holders on a frame? It seems very tough to me because it's hard to get the right angle on it. Idea for a future video maybe? Thanks again.

@Cubenga 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@mustafahameed2040 6 жыл бұрын

so Nice bro

@Hawlkeye-e9p 6 жыл бұрын

Isnt it funny. In an era of digital tech and computers. Working on ones bike is considered therapy. Lolol. You know. We all live in an amazing time. What other time in human history have you seen guys flying over 30 foot gaps on bicycles. Amazes me every time i see it. However, have you stopped at a bike park and stayed quiet to listen for people screaming lol

@olivierhacking 6 жыл бұрын

Hahah I love the Windows sound effect in the beginning

@ilov3mus1cx3 4 жыл бұрын

I have never replaced or upgraded any parts on my bike. But I´d say I have decent mechanical working skills. Would you say I would be able to build my own bike? Thx for the video series btw. Already helped me a ton!

@augustus4075 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos very much, they help me a lot. I wish you would do a video about (internal) cabling.

@augustus4075 5 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB Installation of the (inner) shift cable or the brake line through the frame e. g. Sorry if I am not specific enough, still a beginner ;-)

@augustus4075 5 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB Thx a lot

@timyes7534 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thinking of building my next bike since I don’t really want to spend over six grand! Also what ever happened to your soul 710 which you upgraded? That’s the bike I currently have.

@SAWD-UST Жыл бұрын

Great vid, do you know if my hub from trek 2018 xcal8 - X-10 will fit a sram X-11 from a 2021 xcal8 or are they different widths?

@rayd. 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, really like your videos thank you so much for this insight! I had a little question, do I need to upgrade my 73 x 125.5mm Square Taper Threaded Cartridge on my 2022 trek marlin 5 to a Sram DUB BB for a 1x10 drivetrain? If so, I understand the width being 73mm, but what is the 125.5mm measurement? Is it important for the upgrade? Kindly let me know, thank you!

@marekzmazur2077 6 жыл бұрын

I read on a forum somewhere that ceramic bearings (wheel or bb) don't last that long on MTBs because ceramics are brittle and don't do well with all the impacts in MTB riding. What are your thoughts?

@GokkunGuru 3 жыл бұрын

Can I hammer in the ZS cups into the head tube? I use rubber mallet.

@norman-gregory 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings...I didn't know BB68 was for road bikes...this has helped already. This 4 Part series is something that I NEED to keep coming back too. If I may ask please...does this mean all threaded English BB68/73 can fit either Mountain or a Road Bike? As when ordering they say for example - "Black,68/73mm - English". Also when I fit my BB threaded...does this also mean I only look for 24mm crankset? I've seen 30mm which I think is for Pressed Fit! Maybe another Sram with a Taper? In a nutshell do all threaded BB Frames use a 24mm crankset? I thank you any correspondence Cheers.

@_Steven_S 6 жыл бұрын

Tip: put the headset cups in the freezer for 30 minutes and they'll press in that little bit easier

@marekzmazur2077 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! If I was to spend the money again I'd definitely build my race bike not buy one ready.

@carlo52861 4 жыл бұрын

hi there wanna ask where did you buy that carbon frame?

@GokkunGuru 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t grease the top bolt that preloads the headset. Is that ok?

@seanmcnamara9029 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video I follow most of videos i would like to build my own hardtail but I’m worried I might mess it up I’ve got some tools but not enough, I’ve just got myself a park tool bike stand I’ve been in contact with bike builder he is sorting out a quote for a kingdom bike vendetta x3 it’s a hardtail titanium excellent looking bike proper hardcore I would like to build my own from scratch.

@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 6 жыл бұрын

12:36 a deep crack(?) to that paint surface, or is it just a scratch?

@Hawlkeye-e9p 6 жыл бұрын

Im looking for a new enduro frame l or xl mint.

@wztdb 5 жыл бұрын

Please tell me I’m not that only one who laughed when he said ‘big nuts’ 😂😂 7:52

@wztdb 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a great video that part just caught me out haha

@hatsunemikussnzbmindcontro4444 6 жыл бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@Hawlkeye-e9p 6 жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried a pf threaded bb ?

@sebastianjost 4 жыл бұрын

I would personally avoid 27.2mm seatposts. Dropper posts with that diameter are not available with any more than 125mm of travel. So unless you are certain you don't want a dropper seatpost or you are fine with at most 125mm of drop, you should go for a larger diameter if possible

@sebastianjost 4 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB no bikes in the video but at 3:15 it was mentioned that 27.2mm diameter is common (which of course is true) But for anyone reading the comments I wanted to add that if you want to use a dropper you should watch out for the diameter the frame accepts as it can heavily limit your options when choosing a dropper post.

@Hawlkeye-e9p 6 жыл бұрын

Why hardtails ?

@RajK-zd6zs 4 жыл бұрын

Is this the same for full suspension?

@RajK-zd6zs 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You is there a parts list for this build?

@RajK-zd6zs 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you but I took all the parts from each vid and there were still parts missing like fork frame and wheel set

@RajK-zd6zs 4 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB Thank you so much!

@charlesgusay1925 6 жыл бұрын

Yes iIwhant to have to build a fullsus bike and my dream Is to have a downhill bike like a santa cruz bike. Please give me a tip how to get a free downhill bike thank you☺️

@Dude-Smellmyhelmet 3 жыл бұрын

From scratch.... lol. You skipped the part where you made the frame and fork... Seriously though. Im waiting for parts to come in to build up my new ride