This Trek Neko bicycle sat UNRIDDEN for YEARS before being brought back to life with a tuneup!

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This Trek Neko bicycle sat UNRIDDEN for YEARS before being brought back to life with a tuneup!

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3 ай бұрын

Pretty straightforward bicycle tuneup! This thing sat, and sat, and sat, unridden for years, but with a little bit of cleaning, lubing and adjustment it's as good as new again!
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@LeahNicole... 3 ай бұрын

I wanna "good enough for who it's for" t-shirt. MERCH! MERCH! MERCH!

@thehobbydeskjl621 3 ай бұрын

I will buy!!!

@MakeCriminalsIllegalAgain 2 ай бұрын

Would buy!!

@6479rob 3 ай бұрын

What he is working against is how many new parts he can put on without going into a new bike price. Ultimately it’s his bikes and his bills. I think Andy does a great job.

@styverdyver 3 ай бұрын

Your tune up/clean/adjust videos have inspired me to bring my wife's 50 year old (her favorite) 10 speed back to life. Following your methods, I lubed the cables and all moving parts. Cleaned the frame and hubs etc. with Dawn PW. adjusted the brakes and derailleurs. She loves it! Thanks for making my wife happy! 👍

@marta150 3 ай бұрын

Taking off the wheels, loosening the cables and lubing them, cleaning up the frame, oiling pivots. . . . The same as I have done so many times. Yet, I am addicted to watching The Farmer go through his routine, with puzzlers and problems here and there. Thanks Farmer.

@TheWillRogers 3 ай бұрын

"Childhood's over, sucks to suck" is what i'm writing in my nephews highschool graduation card.

@wolfgangweber9924 3 ай бұрын

This Neko is now neato! And $399 is not too much at all. Recently I had to educate a customer: " I find a bike and evaluate it, I make everything work well and I clean it up, I take pictures and publish an ad, I answer lots of "Is this available" inquiries, I set up appointments, I advise customers and I guarantee the bike. Somehow I like to be rewarded for that." He paid my rock bottom price and brought back another customer.

@tonymartin7010 3 ай бұрын

I’m hypnotized by the BikeFarmer.

@iestyn2597 3 ай бұрын

Very rarely comment, but just for the algorithm I'll do it! As someone who's learning to fix up bikes these videos are super helpful - I've learned loads! Thanks so much!

@psychogopher7894 3 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you keeping these bikes on the road. I wish more people were open to buying used.

@davidcrowson4745 3 ай бұрын

When you were lubeing the front brake a skeleton sticker was staring at me.

@KrisMoloney Ай бұрын

Amen, Brother. Haters are going to hate. Keep pushing on.

@123moof 3 ай бұрын

Tip for home mechanics doing V-brakes: Back out the barrel shifter about 3/8", then loosen and pull ALL the slack out of the cable down at the levers. Tighten the clamp and put the barrel shifter all the way in. Voila, consistent setup without multiple rounds of tighten/loosening and fiddling. It is easier for those without as much experience as Andy has to do it by feel.

@boxer75010 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video, BikeFarmer! I'm watching you from Europe and I've been able to use skills I've learned from your videos in order to keep our family bikes in great shape. Your town is lucky to have such an honest and knowledgable bike mechanic. That Trek will last a lifetime for the price of a few tanks of gas. Excellent value at $399.

@mattgies 3 ай бұрын

If you align the slots in the front brake barrel adjuster and its locknut with the slot in the brake lever housing, you can unhook the cable from the lever and get better access to put the lube in there.

@mshaw9582 3 ай бұрын

A passionate and thorough mechanic. Your customers appear to be in good hands. The bike came up really nice. Like the colour too. Best wishes from Umina Beach in Oz

@Olma269 3 ай бұрын

Your work on the bikes is always great! The bikes are definitely worth the money. The 12-year-old girl will probably still be using the bike for many years to come and, even then, with a little care, will still have a lot of fun with it. At least that's how I feel, last winter I completely dismantled my old bike (bought around 1986) and put it back in shape. Now it is absolutely suitable for everyday use again and I use it regularly and leave my normal bike behind. Many greetings from Germany and keep it up!

@RonaldJanke-gn6hu Ай бұрын

GR8 JOB,ANDY

@jacobmar2797 3 ай бұрын

Dawn Powerwash ordered. Love these videos. Inspires me to love the bikes we have.

@KerryTiffany-el8hm 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@bkefrmr 3 ай бұрын

Thanks hey!

@jonathanbergeron6093 3 ай бұрын

Very cool, thank you 😊

@Icantfindtheanykey 3 ай бұрын

Not bad. I've been watching for a while now and you've got your routine and you cover everything that needs attention. I just rebuilt both my front and rear hubs (cleaned and greased) and took like 2 hours cause the cassette would not come off. Anyways, what I really like is you keep it real. You fix what needs fixing and the rest is "good enough for who it's for" and kudos for being able to hash out a living for doing this thing that you do

@adammackenzie 3 ай бұрын

Another great bike video..Ride safe everyone

@jeffthewhiterican 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff! Yeah I'm a at home bike mechanic and fix all my friends and family's bikes. def respect everything you do and by giving the old bike new life again. You have different methods and I agree with ya,if it works it works. Well stay fixing and keep people pedaling,jeff

@halhallmark5970 3 ай бұрын

It is a joy watching what you do. I've learned a lot. Thanks so much

@calvindouglas-gh8qz 3 ай бұрын

I work on the same style bike's and I have people saying my prices are high. I charge from $75.00 - $125.00. I'm in Gloucester County Virginia.

@MrBlueSky2112 3 ай бұрын

Glad to find your channel. Now I so have to go through a rehab of my circa ‘05 Bianchi Volpe. Keep up the great work!

@bkefrmr 3 ай бұрын

I always wanted Mr Blue Sky to be my walkout song

@aarontracy5160 3 ай бұрын

@BikeFarmer Kudos for growing to almost 31k subs!!!! Content is stellar. Thank you for being one of my absolute favorite channels to watch.

@ericsande5345 3 ай бұрын

A guy at work that would have an easy bike commute had car issues so I sent him Craigslist links to MTBs that he could ride and he was actually not interested in making life more simple. I gave him links to old MTBs for only $150 and told him I'd go over them for free.

@jacobjames1171 3 ай бұрын

I'm going to kickback, relax and enjoy.

@PeterLasky-fp9rz 3 ай бұрын

This is really cool video man

@MrPBODY1966 3 ай бұрын

That is a good price.

@richardchaney6990 3 ай бұрын

The makers of Tri Flow must surely wonder why a spike in Tri Flow sales! …….Hey Tri Flow if you’re watching send this guy a big fat check! He’s your best PR and marketing asset! Thanks Bike Farmer from Key West Rick🚴….and Gracie the cat 🐈‍⬛ says to show more shop cats!

@cal5566 3 ай бұрын

I like linear breaks, especially when it comes to working on them but hydraulic disks can be savage when it comes to stopping power. Biggest draw back for me is they can be very fiddly, if everything isn't perfect you get annoying rubs, like you say, with v breaks you just take an Allen key and screwdriver and you've sorted any annoying rubbing in a minute or two

@kevinrowlands6753 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant video

@raymonddaviau4502 3 ай бұрын

399 is worth it! I,d buy it.

@davyhaynes6716 3 ай бұрын

Andy, I really like the style of your cycling cap. About offering that with a BikeFarmer logo as merch? Otherwise, where can I get one of those? Riv?

@calvindouglas-gh8qz 3 ай бұрын

I know what you mean about Walmart bike's just thrown together no adjustments done. 😮.

@kevincornell6180 3 ай бұрын

Obligatory like and comment for the algorithm! Love what you do.

@zackharlow6839 3 ай бұрын

V brakes stop better than a lot of cheap mechanical disc sure, but not better than hydraulic discs. But that's ok! Because I do agree with your general sentiment that most regular folks only need a v brake (especially on this type of bike!). And ofc you cannot beat the simplicity.

@joaopedrodefreitaslima2936 3 ай бұрын

The braking power can be higher on hydraulic brakes, but they're more expensive, heavier and more complicated to install and maintain than v-brakes. But is just my opinion, don't take it personally, please. We all love bikes here 😊😊

@xmateinc 3 ай бұрын

Mechanical disc is stronger then rim brakes if adjusted properly. Most people just don’t understand how to adjust them.

@xmateinc 3 ай бұрын

@@joaopedrodefreitaslima2936 Hydros are the easy to maintain. Get you a set of Shimano hydraulics and you’ll hardly ever have to mess, or even think about your brakes.

@Tarmaccyclocross 3 ай бұрын

I’ve had two hydraulic brake failures, very prone to back wheel lock ups. An absolute pain to maintain. Total overkill on a skinny wheel road bike. And there’s always the ping ping. Even the pros don’t like them

@joaopedrodefreitaslima2936 3 ай бұрын

@@xmateinc you will think about them if you flip your bike upside down 😂😂😂, that's what I'm trying to say, you can't even flip your bike on a trail with these breaks, how can this be called practical?

@denislitisha7136 3 ай бұрын

Neko was the women specific version of the dual sport.

@schrodingerthecat 3 ай бұрын

As always, love the video. Love the color of this bike. I see this bike's front fork has a mount for disc brakes. 18:30 Hydraulic disc brakes may be a PITA to maintain (I don't think so) but they blow any rim brake away in pretty much every other way as far as a brake is concerned such as stopping power and modulation. Not trying to convert you or change the way you do anything, just my opinion.

@christianschwalbach7561 3 ай бұрын

Kinda pointless to change just one over to disc

@drpulpit 3 ай бұрын

ominous observer carefully watching the cable lube operation.... (grin)

@drpulpit 3 ай бұрын

...and the smile of approval at the "cleaned up really nice" ....

@jwrow350 3 ай бұрын

The bikes are free. The experience is worth a little extra.

@MultigrainKevinOs 3 ай бұрын

Agreed on your pricing, $399 is excellent pricing for a serviced good quality bike that will more than outlast anyone's needs. Big box bikes won't be anywhere near as reliable and new bike shop bikes are more expensive and increasingly worse specs

@jacobmar2797 3 ай бұрын

Would like to know more about your rags. Cotton or microfiber, if you have a dedicated washing machine for shop rags and towels, etc. Does the shop floor get greasy with all the lube?

@markfrisbie1587 3 ай бұрын

Do I see an Alternative Tentacles (Dead Kennedys) record logo on that sticker on that toolbox just below 89.9 9:32 , the one that looks like a bat?

@markfrisbie1587 3 ай бұрын

Oooo…white v brakes!

@markfrisbie1587 3 ай бұрын

Maybe armour all the tires?

@ramsien 3 ай бұрын

Chaotic Neutral... NERD! (Takes one to know one.)

@thehobbydeskjl621 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Would you also revive older department store bikes? I see you usually revive Trek or Giant.

@markfrisbie1587 3 ай бұрын

V brakes, caliper brakes, side pull and u brakes all stop the wheel from spinning. The advantage to disk brakes are primarily on full suspension bikes where there is a lot of flexibility on the cables whilst suspending, the hydraulics work whether the cable is flexed or not, where the friction of cables in the housing will have flexible performance. Also a reason that cable mechanical disk brakes are kinda scamish.

@gwgorham 3 ай бұрын

Bike farmer hats?

@JohnPilling25 3 ай бұрын

Do you ever check the chain for wear? Otherwise I like your philosophy. Straight forward tune up, just wish I could get your prices on bikes I refurb in Florida - and I often do way more with new pads and cables as the salty air down air corrodes everything

@mcgrimus1455 3 ай бұрын

8:36 freaky how the camera focused on the skull in the background....💀

@user-ul5sb3ku9k 3 ай бұрын

No OPS!! DARN. My wife says I'm addicted to your channel...lol My trikes work so much nicer following your advice. Got all your cleaning, lube products, work great, trikes even smell good..lol

@aq7705 2 ай бұрын

$300 max!!

@joaopedrodefreitaslima2936 3 ай бұрын

Green or blue?

@gwgorham 3 ай бұрын

399 is easily worth it for this bike.

@JMcLeodKC711 3 ай бұрын

Where can I buy the merch? Can I get a tshirt that says “per the use-shzzz”?

@6479rob 3 ай бұрын

I have told him to sell merch I would bye.

@markfrisbie1587 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, don’t touch disk?! What, I haft a worry about a little finger grease when I ride through puddles with all sorts of oil and gas residue and mud and muck….what?……..

@pentiuman 3 ай бұрын

If you refuse to be grouchy, and instead ride a bike, you will be healthier, save gas and pollution, but yeah, some bills will keep coming.

@waktosha7378 3 ай бұрын

My local bike shop mechanic doesn't clean anything! He doesn't even clean the cheap filthy worn out used Wal-Mart bikes he sells at 2x-3x the price they cost new! The only new bikes he carries is the bottom line hi ten steel cult bmx bikes! I just wish I knew of any good bike shops around me!

@X41N3 3 ай бұрын

399?? in what world do ppl buy that shit? I can't even sell a similar bike that had all the lubing and adjusting done (basically what u did) and I can't even get 75 euro for it. No wonder it's hard to find a good reliable mechanic these days. Most noobs would buy a cheap new bike that falls apart within 3 weeks. ps: I had to deal with a perfectly good wheelset with dry bearings..couldn't find the right cones so I had to buy a complete new wheelset for an older bike so I rly need that checked whenever I buy a bike. Anyway, that's my 2 cents coming from the Netherlands. And I still wanna test this theory of it doesn't matter spraying braking surfaces..cuz i'm 99% sure it would matter to me..especially with wheelies/stoppies or simply fat joes going downhill

@mouskanzuki6479 3 ай бұрын

Nearly the price of a brand new Trek fx1... but i'm not judgng. True that even new bikes need adjusting/retightening, let alone the tolerancs on a new wheel..... A bike that stood still long, is a bike where the bearings are dry, and riding it is asking to pit the cone and cups. Always a good idea to check the hubs by pushing axle in and turning.