Will they pay more for a 29er? Flipping a Trek Marlin Mountain Bike

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In this episode of Flip Bike, we upgrade and modernize a Trek Marlin 29er mountain bike, which is just a little bit outdated. A new Marlin 5 costs more than this, and comes with a 2x8 drivetrain with no clutch. It's incredible how expensive bikes are getting!
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@12Skidoo 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly it’s been unreal watching a guy in Florida working on his porch and using a closet evolve into a property owner making professional productions and owning a freaking bike park. Well done Seth we can’t wait to see what else you have in the works!

@ric.shorts 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly bro its crazy🤯

@tacdude7218 2 жыл бұрын

Yo you are so right!!

@sillybadger9429 2 жыл бұрын

No cap

@roboe420 2 жыл бұрын

So true I've been watching since those virginia key days...

@carlstanton2550 2 жыл бұрын

Man has been on a non stop grind! It's been one hell of a journey,and has been awesome to follow! It's amazing that he managed to make the hack videos and bike repairs so good, while working on his balcony with a basic tool kit, still getting the same results then as he does now with a massive workshop and every tool in existence!!!

@TeeLichtet 2 жыл бұрын

I guess, Seth's gonna continue this series until he runs out of old Box parts. Hopefully the stream of large cassettes and used derailleurs out of these black boxes never ends!

@InsufficientSleep 2 жыл бұрын

I did something similar but I sold my Trek Marlin with a huge loss to a kid. The smile he had riding it made it worth it. He got Mavic rims and Hope hubs. A Rockshox fork with lockout on the handlebar. Dropper seat post and wider handlebars. Tubeless setup with Cushcore and Maxxis minion tires. Magura mt7 brakes and 1x drivetrain. Pilgrips and Saint pedals

@lukesepter3250 2 жыл бұрын

That's really nice of you making a loss on that bike for that kid!

@s4n714g000 2 жыл бұрын

Stuff like that can make such a huge change in someone's life, no joke he might use it almost everyday, who knows how well he's doing in 10 years because of that.

@AlamoCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

That’s really nice! But how does someone spend that much on a Marlin!? Lol

@HamboMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Kid took it and sold for a profit 😂… joking aside it’s nice to know there are still good people out there that value a kid smiling more than making a quick buck…

@oo0024 2 жыл бұрын

I put a full carbon ritchey fork on my marlin 5 with a shimano XT group set also with hope hubs laced to the stock rims because those original rims aren’t bad

@stanley_5586 2 жыл бұрын

As an employee at Walmart I’ve seen that we actually have bike parts and tools at the store. I was wondering if you would do a video on fixing a Walmart bike with parts you get from Walmart or Walmart’s website. It would be cool to be able to see how much you can change with Walmarts “affordable” parts.

@wippywoppie123 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a good idea

@towfur11 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video idea!

@rpastorchik 2 жыл бұрын

I'd kind of like to see what Seth could do with a higher end Enduro bike. I would assume that's what the majority of his following rides and that the majority of his following is in the position to flip their own bike every 2 to 5 years. Could Seth find a well ridden Enduro bike that hasn't received much love and attention and make a profit off it?

@janetcharlish6483 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what my friend does. He found a Santa Cruz Nomad for $2400, fixed it up, and is selling it for $5200

@SethsBikeHacks 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for just such a bike! What I notice is that most people with higher end enduro bikes take care of them and want a lot of money 😂. I'm always looking though

@rpastorchik 2 жыл бұрын

@@SethsBikeHacks want to buy my 2017 Rocky Mountain Slayer? 🙂Coincidentally it was even previously owned by another KZfaqr, “Will to Ride”, so between the two of us, it’s thoroughly “ridden”. Carbon frame, 27.5” wheels. I’ve got ‘22 altitude coming this month.

@Digital_Gangster 2 жыл бұрын

He did it a few years ago with a Giant Reign for Steady Spin. I would like to see another with say a 2016 Jeffsey or similar

@believeinjesus6972 2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26:38‬ ‭NIV‬‬ K

@xtrtrek 2 жыл бұрын

14:20 You mentioned the lifetime Trek warranty - it's a great warranty but just a heads up that it is not transferrable. I broke my Top Fuel and was devastated to learn that it isn't covered!!!

@oo0024 2 жыл бұрын

How does life time warranty work if the bike is 10 years old? Will they give you a newer model or refund

@BIIIKES 2 жыл бұрын

@@oo0024 Exactly, And yup - the warranty is for the original purchaser only.

@justincosby5771 2 жыл бұрын

@@oo0024 I bought a brand new Marlin 6 for 700 bucks

@byp4ss514 2 жыл бұрын

@@oo0024 NX Eagle is trash though

@jamesyounger6909 2 жыл бұрын

@@byp4ss514 actually remarkable for the pennies you pay for it, but go off king

@G-C-G 2 жыл бұрын

I actually really like the white accents on older bikes like my blue and white 2011 Giant Talon 3. I think that it makes the bike unique and stand out from a lot of more modern ones that all seem to be painted gloss black and matte black.

@NicolasBeaulieuQc 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@jasonjavelin 2 жыл бұрын

Same, I got a 2014 Giant Revel 1 and with a little cleaning up the white looks awesome

@bool3234 2 жыл бұрын

Same, love the look

@apbtherb4198 5 ай бұрын

I agree, I have a 2012 Mamba and a couple matte black/stealth bikes and I need some color in my life. Bring the 90s colors back

@n8_vel868 2 жыл бұрын

The black, grey, white, and the gold accents just look badass. This somewhat older trek reminds me of a friend's trek I'm restoring somewhat. But damn did you restore that bike nicely 🔥

@believeinjesus6972 2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26:38‬ ‭NIV‬‬ J

@sepg5084 2 жыл бұрын

Should have given it Shimano MT200. $50 reliable hydraulic brakes. Cable disc brakes are just walmart bike tier brakes.

@n8_vel868 2 жыл бұрын

@@sepg5084 well maybe but knowing that trek makes really good bikes especially budget ones, I'm pretty sure the parts they use while not being top tier is a bigger step up from Walmart tier parts. While Walmart may use cable disc brakes, the brake pads themselves and the calipers themselves are made a lot cheaper and most of the time don't even have names. Trek doesn't really use no name parts when it comes to something important relating to safety aspects of the bike. And Tektro brakes from my experience work way better than Walmart brakes and stop pretty strong and if it works good I don't see the need to getting new ones 🤷

@Smilin_Chris 2 жыл бұрын

I freaked out when I saw it on FB a while back. It stood out as a BP flip bike due to the quality of the images over everyone else(not to mention the BP stickers if you looked close enough). I wish I'd had a few extra dollars in my pocket to grab it, as it looked amazing. Love what you're doing with this Seth! I hope the series has a long run.

@keeganhache6667 2 жыл бұрын

Yay flip Bike is back! I love this series and it’s good for me because even tho I already fix up bikes and repaint them, the little tips you show on how to adjust the spokes and fork services gives me confidence to rip apart my fork and Regrease the internal parts. Thank you Seth 🤙

@Jacksparrow4986 2 жыл бұрын

Don't be afraid of servicing moving parts :-)

@keeganhache6667 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jacksparrow4986 trust me lol I have restored so many bikes it ain’t fit. I also build motorized bikes and I make custom side panels to make them look like the old motorcycles. Working on 2 stroke engines and getting more power out of them is way harder than taking apart a mtb fork.

@tonyvelasquez6776 2 жыл бұрын

@@keeganhache6667 hi deer i really do love my stink hole scent i love inhaling this sweet scent it is really wreakign right now my stinky sphinky is good sniffing honestly

@singletona082 2 жыл бұрын

Blacking out the crown and inverting the stickers was like.... that cherry on top level of refurbish and restoration. I freaking love it and that's just outstanding how well it turned out.

@bradenholderney5875 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this flip bike series. Keep up the great work Seth .

@CP-yj6gg 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative and brings a lot if knowledge… quick question though… how did you end up fitting an 11speed cassette? Did you change the hub or used the stock? Reason i ask is that I have a 2018 Marlin 5 and the hub can only accept up to 7speed. Thanks!

@Harvey_2100 2 жыл бұрын

he started out in florida on a trek hardtail now he has a free moutain bike trail to the public and his own personal trail this guy works really hard for all of the stuff he does and deserves it keep up the good work

@DamonPowers 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is crazy. A month ago my friend gave me this exact same Trek Marlin Gary Fischer Edition 29er in the Black/Red/White color way. I did the exact same upgrades with a 1X drivetrain, new chain, trued the wheels, added Maxxis tires, and a Hussefelt stem. I’m into mine now for just under $400 and I’m absolutely in love with my bike.

@TidalGaming 2 жыл бұрын

in 2020 the trek marlin 5 retailed for $550 dollars brand new, now it retails for $720. Unbelievable!

@keanewoolever5161 2 жыл бұрын

That did upgrade some things such as the drivetrain and the fork

@ilikechiken6326 2 жыл бұрын

Yes i paid like $780 here in canada for my 2019 Trek Marlin 6 in 2019, came with a $100 tune up service but i never ended up using that cause im dumb but also cause it stayed mint till about now and I didn’t have my own vehicle to transport the bike to get tuned up Edit: So after 3 years and a bit the suntour fork is junk the 3x drive train is junk everything makes noise, the bottom bracket sucks All i upgraded was the stem (shorter) like in the video and grips and pedals and adjusted my bars and the whole cockpit to make it feel as aggressive as possible on a budget I road this bike like a enduro/trail bike sometimes even like a downhill bike, just launching off any form of a jump as fast as i could go but i was never near a mountain lol I am looking at The Marin Hawk Hill 1 as my next bike as its readily available to me and in my budget

@bikelifemouse4931 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this years Marlin 6 for 900 after tax, so far it’s been a worth wile purchase

@siamese7577 2 жыл бұрын

while that is true, they did shift the marlin lineup a bit, the 2022 Marlin 5 is pretty much equivalent to the 2020 Marlin 6, and there is now a Marlin 4 that retails for 600 i believe. so prices have definitely gone up, but not as drastically as it seems as first

@oo0024 2 жыл бұрын

@@keanewoolever5161 that cheap Amazon crank 😂 also that bike came out in 2012 LOL 700 bucks for a 10 year old frame 🤣

@kwadkrazy6078 2 жыл бұрын

The numbers we see at the price breakdown don't always impress, but you also have to take into consideration the amount he makes off of ad revenue on these videos. Every time I watch one of these videos, I hope that ad revenue number is high, because he obviously puts a massive amount of work into the bike and the video itself, making it entertaining, amazing cinematography, and always something new to be learned.

@callumcarscadden4865 2 жыл бұрын

Lifetime warranty for most bike brands, including Trek, are for the original owner only, and most companies won't make exceptions for that. Just FYI for those who might be hoping for warranty on second hand bikes.

@oo0024 2 жыл бұрын

My question is if the bike is 10 years old how does life time warranty work would they replace the frame with newer model or offer you a refund

@callumcarscadden4865 2 жыл бұрын

@@oo0024 if they happen to have a frame they would give it to you but the chances are it would have failed before hand. I have seen people get discounts on newer frames when the company doesn't have the old one.

@chrisjames5823 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a small specialized rockhopper on 29s. Feels like a bmx cruiser. Love it lol

@petersebestyen5550 2 жыл бұрын

Man these episodes really got me into repairing and upgrading my own bike. Thank you Seth for being so inspiring!

@honfyah7 Жыл бұрын

I feel you.

@ecopennylife 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome restoration - lucky new owner, personally I would have left the saddle unpainted though 🚲

@believeinjesus6972 2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26:38‬ ‭NIV‬‬ K

@theatomic430 Жыл бұрын

Yeah won't the paint rub off on the next user's shorts over time?

@robbymccool7213 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like paint on the flexible seat material is just gonna fall apart and ruin whoever’s riding it’s shorts

@s0nnyburnett Жыл бұрын

absolutely

@tylerali422 2 жыл бұрын

So I will he honest I’ve been watching this man for a little over 6 years and I don’t mountain bike never have but his videos have always been so entertaining to me so for that Seth, Thank you for entertaining me for over 6 years! 🙏🏾

@damarapoledna3636 2 жыл бұрын

Gold headset spacer needs a tiny Berm Peak decal

@FamilyHomestead8 16 күн бұрын

That Fork sending the buyer over the handlebars -- Priceless.

@jwiffle19 2 жыл бұрын

Only issue... you mention lifetime warranty. But that only applies to original owner. The person you sell it to will not have a warranty. And if you were second owner, you didn't have a warranty, either. Just pointing that out so you don't accidentally mislead someone.

@chriswhite5665 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck getting the two edges on that hand-cut stem spacer parallel and square! You can even see in the video that they are not. Everything else hid did was good, but I wouldn't encourage anyone to make their own headset spacers unless you want to reduce your headset's lifespan significantly with uneven loading or if you have some precision cutting/finishing machinery.

@shaneb.3982 2 жыл бұрын

I know next to nothing about bikes, but I had that same question. I am mechanically inclined though.

@vasilgrigorov6157 Ай бұрын

maaaan... thats mad. no one realised how smooth the end was..... golden touch up with the chain, kashima boot spacer??? and the ergons were the cheery of the cake..... respect and spread love

@jdfilms0659 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting so long for flip bike!

@mikeshemonski7491 2 жыл бұрын

quick tip - use the crown race setting like a slide hammer while holding the fork in the air in your other hand. That way you don't risk damaging the dropouts by resting those on your bench.

@ImpactWench 7 ай бұрын

I've always just held everything upside down, and banged the end of the PVC pipe into the garage floor. No risk of damage, plenty of impact force that's easy to control.

@christyhoopes3017 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a brand new 2022 trek marlin seven

@DeShawn1979 2 жыл бұрын

Same here lol

@easton2307 2 жыл бұрын

Who?

@grerovic8712 2 жыл бұрын

When?

@jackbaileymtb2441 2 жыл бұрын

Sick

@easton2307 2 жыл бұрын

Cares

@armandocardenas6094 11 ай бұрын

I keep coming back to watch your old episodes of you upgrading old bikes, I love them. Blessings , my brother .

@kieran1780 2 жыл бұрын

YES! I’ve been waiting to see this. It’s been poking around in the background of your videos! I had a 2020 trek marlin 6 as my first “real” mtb. Upgraded it a shit ton before selling. That bad boy got me into it so much I bought a remedy last year. Thanks for making my night Seth your videos are awesome!

@rupedog 2 жыл бұрын

In U.S., new is dirt cheap, but used is expensive... go figure... in UK, u would be lucky to get any money for it before it was flipped...probably be a freecycle bike....

@williamg556 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a bike mechanic and this is exactly the content I’m looking for. Keep up the good work, these flip bikes are a great content and I’m excited for more!

@noone----- 2 жыл бұрын

Love these flip bike episodes and how much effort you put into every bike. Please keep on with this ✌️

@VTGoPro 2 жыл бұрын

Seth, this is very minute, but an easy step to increase the longevity of quality would be to apply clearcoat both under and over instead of just over the stickers. That way, if and when the sticker does fall off it will be the same glossy finish as the rest of the bike.

@andythomson3379 2 жыл бұрын

I always use a mismatched colour for the quicklink on my chains - makes it easier to find later!

@thomasm.ventiquattroiii8985 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Seth, I wouldn't suggest using those IXF Cranks. Had a set in blue that failed catastrophically while riding at college. To be more specific, the sprocket side crank arm snapped at the spider mid climb and took out a hunk of my leg. My freshman engineering professor (also a MTB'er) pointed out that it had failed due to a crack that widened itself out. Also, the set arrived with the sprocket side crank not properly anodized.

@felixherrera389 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Seth. I just followed your lead an re-did my 2012 Marlin. Looks great, rides even better.

@Heichel23 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work. Just got my flip bike sweatshirt today in the mail. Thanks it’s awesome!

@feedbackzaloop 2 жыл бұрын

Hussefelt stem on a tourer bike is such a flex! Pricing though is a bit crazy for the rest of the parts, but absolutely worth the work

@mrragge7986 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the trail building season! :D

@timmayne1755 2 жыл бұрын

@coolbeans123d 2 жыл бұрын

The articulate way you describe maintenance keeping things so so so simple but comprehensive wows me. I teach daily to the general public and low income the ins and outs of bicycle repair and this level of compression is what I could only dream of teaching at. Thank you so much for producing such a powerful demonstration on this format and organizing this shared information. It helps people get on bikes a lot! Ps! One time we had a bike donated that had been restored using your techniques (I know this because the berm peak stickers all over the SICK custom paint job) and it absolutely warmed my heart. Love peace and bicycle grease

@TheSmartone81 Жыл бұрын

This was my second Berm Peak Video and I become not only a subscriber but also a fan! You do a very nice job and you seem to be a nice guy too! I really like to watch how aged bikes are send back on trail and I appreciate the fact that you also reuse old parts.

@samerrthum6155 2 жыл бұрын

Love this series and seeing all the different bikes that get restored. Pls keep flip bike episodes coming! But as someone that has worked at a trek dealership for years, that frame unfortunately only has a lifetime warranty for the original owner. :/

@Marlerc11 2 жыл бұрын

I used a PVC pipe with a cap and a mallet to set my crown race and it works pretty well. Really like the use of the Fox fork for the spacer!

@pwostyn 2 жыл бұрын

Same here mate ! A little bit less expansive than the (magnificent and overbuild) Parkside dedicated tool for this one time job ! Also I made my own headset cup remover by cutting a metal pipe at one end and bending outwards the sides. I bet you know what I'm talking about.

@masonandmemtb6602 2 жыл бұрын

Came out great Seth! Entertaining as always, thanks bud!

@LastChanceFossil 2 жыл бұрын

You sir make quality builds! My favourite part about your channels, bringing the old into the modern 👍

@brandonadk2711 2 жыл бұрын

My first good mountain bike was a 2019 trek marlin 5 which I got in Vermont for 550 plus tax. It’s awesome, I still have it, and I think I might keep upgrading it, just to see what happens

@clmfilms8103 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of flipping outdated xc bikes you should do some early 2000s clasic full suspensions like the norco shore or the kona stinky. That would be sick!

@huntergrady7996 2 жыл бұрын

I moved from Waynesville to NW Montana last year, and I've gotta say I miss NC. Watching your videos feels like home!

@jdmccorful 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Enjoyed watching, thanks.

@AstronomyWales 2 жыл бұрын

Won't the frames warranty only apply to the first owner? I've never heard of second hand bikes being covered.

@mattgies 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo! This is true of most bike brands. As a bike shop employee, I often have to break the bad news to the second owner of a now-broken bike that they have no warranty.

@dodecahedron1 Ай бұрын

treks newer than 2020 get a lifetime warranty for the first owner and a 3 year warranty from original date of purchase for second and subsequent owners, models older than that get a lifetime warranty for the first owner and nothing for subsequent owners

@nourizakaria642 2 жыл бұрын

700 dollars and not even hydraulic brakes??

@cyrusbalanlayos Жыл бұрын

Quality of your videos and talking points are top notch. keep it up

@MrSka7cis Жыл бұрын

You gotta move closer to me so I can get some of those sweet sweet deals on bikes! I really don't get the adding up all the costs in parts when the true value is in all the skill, talent and passion you bring to fixing up the bike. That is priceless~!

@kikker4394 2 жыл бұрын

The rear tire is not mounted correctly, the "v" shape made by the tire's tread should point to the front

@american_patriot1776 2 жыл бұрын

I run my rear backwards on purpose. I get better climing traction

@johanneskraushofer3915 Жыл бұрын

I thought trek frames only had a lifetime warranty if you were the first owner.

@geoffbaker4625 Жыл бұрын

that's correct, once sold the warranty is null and void

@alesalazar1175 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but when he says, Trek has lifetime warranty frames he means that they are a super solid brand, confident in their product. Not that this particular bike has a lifetime warranty. It's just a way to say it's an excellent frame

@johanneskraushofer3915 Жыл бұрын

@@geoffbaker4625 thats Not true, the warranty gets down to 6 years

@showtimes1000 9 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now , this is awesome. After looking at new ones for a bit I actually just found and bought this exact Gary fisher trek marlin off marketplace. I think I paid around 150 for it but it had hardly been ridden by an much older guy just around camp grounds and kept inside. Same color and everything too. From my research I think it’s a 2012 . This video helped me so much because I have been wondering what I could do to it . Thank you so much for your videos 😊

@zackabilly33 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love watching the flip bike stuff! Keep them coming !

@baddriversofcolga 2 жыл бұрын

$700 for an older bike with outdated geometry is pretty crazy, but if someone's willing to pay it...

@CrazedCorgi 2 жыл бұрын

Worse in my area, got a used 2011 specialized rockhopper for 500. I spent over a year looking for something decent and that was it. More than the bike blue book but there hasn't been anything cheaper.

@toxicsnail4197 2 жыл бұрын

$650 for a Marlin with an Amazon crankset and a base Suntour fork. I feel bad for that dude

@eschedefilmcrew 2 жыл бұрын

yup...

@BASSxx75 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a brand new 2022 marlin 6 with a deore crankset for $700. This was nota good deal.

@ridingwithreggie 2 жыл бұрын

The grips are a nice touch, I love the color coordination touch you put to the bike. Keep the positivity going!

@ra-a_tsukuyomigt9298 2 жыл бұрын

I have now watched all of the flip bike videos and I need some more 👍 keep up the good work

@PabzRoz 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Seth I have a question about painting seats. Don't you think after a while of constant riding that the paint would rub off on someone's pants eventually? I was always curious of that every time I see you painting a seat.

@ecopennylife 2 жыл бұрын

I preferred the saddle unpainted 😉

@willemteale5020 2 жыл бұрын

Personally I think Seth is getting really lucky with these sales, 640 is still steep for that bike, I get there are some decent parts on it like the rear mech, but you can buy a much more modern bike for that money used.

@leonardhaworth5632 2 жыл бұрын

Man I gotta find out where you are, in the UK where I am any mtb in usable condition made in the last 8 years is expensive as hell rn, and that's nothing compared to back in lockdown

@robertmcriley9568 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone else agrees, it had cable brakes… that alone would mean I wouldn’t pay more than £300 for it, especially for a bike that age

@JoeyEckardt 2 жыл бұрын

You're probably right, but at the same time this bike does get the "trek tax" plus used prices vary more than you'd expect based on your location

@willemteale5020 2 жыл бұрын

Well to all those points, I'm pretty sure a trek roscoe 6 within the last 3 years is like 800 rn where I am so although that is expensive for what a roscoe 6 has, it isn't much more than the 700 Seth was asking

@darrencable1934 2 жыл бұрын

Right now at chain reaction you can buy a 2021 vitus nucleus vrs for £599 with free UK delivery.

@Fiftyyyyy04 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I'm rebuilding my Trek Marlin right now after a winters worth of wear, decided to but a Box group set on it because of your videos, keep it up!

@mvp_kryptonite 2 ай бұрын

Bike looks completely transformed!! Excellent job

@danisevignani4246 2 жыл бұрын

Finaly

@liviusandulescu8500 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Seth, got a question. I know it's a flip bike, but it's a size large, so mechanical brakes are just not safe when you have some extra pounds. A pair of basic shimano or magura brakes, or even the popular in Europe - shigura ( shimano lever with a magura caliper) would be better and safer. First step of having fun is to have control in order to learn learn. cheers mate!

@zacht017 2 жыл бұрын

I kind of agree. But being someone how has had a bike with cable and hydraulic(same bike i swapped to hydraulic because i couldnt get pads) cable breaks are more then enough to cause the tire to lock up and slow you down. Granted they are not as easy to keep from locking up and need some force at times. I wouldnt say they are unsafe.

@johndingmansr.5895 10 ай бұрын

Seth, I have been LOVING your flip bike series! great job!

@philipjames9558 Жыл бұрын

Keep the bike flips coming, great content. 👍👍👍

@Max-ek6nn 2 жыл бұрын

I don't get how you're selling bikes like this for this much, at $640, mechanical brakes, a suntour coil fork, and that much age on a bike should have made it sell for a lot less. Around me you can get a late 00s or early 10s full sus with air suspension and hydraulic brakes for that much

@SlowDelSol 2 жыл бұрын

Different markets all around the country and the power of being a good seller. The way he photographs and describes the bike in the ad helps immensely. Some people are just not good sellers and will do one or two crappy photos and no details in the description. There’s a lot of money to be made just by flipping stuff with better ads.

@Digital_Gangster 2 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing they get a discount for singing a model release form & appearing on the videos

@JackR1515 2 жыл бұрын

Goat

@Weeklyfingerboards 2 жыл бұрын

Love flip bike Seth my favourite playlist on KZfaq. All my friends out in Canada watch you

@80sAudiSport 2 жыл бұрын

Finally!! Been waiting for this one. 👌🏻 thanks!

@twistedclips7988 2 жыл бұрын

First

@dannyrockey3089 2 жыл бұрын

I just did the same thing to a Trek Marlin small for my wife. 1x converted, new tires, wider bars and stem. Got ride of the white seat and I need to paint the fork now that I watched this. Awesome flip!

@arnoldbyun3153 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seth. You make the video look so easy to understand and process. I do know it takes time when you put your hands on bike to fix and repair yet you are so much inspirational that I want to jump on and do. I remember first time I saw your video, I finished all the videos and digging all of your videos. Now I have been watching your channel over 3 years and I learned a lot. Now I am dealing with neighbours, friends and their friends in my locals for bike tune ups and repairs. First flip bike for DB was one that I am dealing with most in my garage shop since I have so many seniors dropping by with their old classic bikes. Well, now the trends are eBike for seniors and I was wondering if you happen to try convert one of your bike to eBike. That would be fun contents that you may interest. Anyway, thanks again for awesome videos and helpful tips.

@mrlindsey91 2 жыл бұрын

Love this series! Thanks for doing it Seth!

@germantyre2818 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you rock... Just got into biking again and your channel is real great content thanks for sharing your knowledge

@rickgantz6745 Жыл бұрын

Love the heat shrink tip for cable routing

@nikhilneumann5411 2 жыл бұрын

Seth has nailed the stickers

@thatcrazyguyjay 2 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos of rebuilding bikes you inspired me to start doing it again and since you first video doing this I’ve done 5 bikes now and made a really good profit of them. Thanks for sharing all your content buddy

@ManuelRodriguez001 2 жыл бұрын

The right kind of bait and switch! Another class act from Seth. Great video.

@navidta2672 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Seth...I just love this flip bikes. I know what you're going to say and do..its always a change to 1X drive train ( eventhough you admit a 2X or 3X is as good) and always a shorter stem and wider bars ( eventhough the old short top tube geometries may not suit everyone)..but I keep watching and want to do my own flips.. the part I love the best..is staring at the bike...I do that every time I come back from a ride. Thanks and keep up the good work...keep the flips coming.

@mynock250 2 жыл бұрын

I always use a different color master link (gold) on a dura chain, makes it easier to find when I take the chain off for a cleaning.

@joseynovember6503 2 жыл бұрын

I love your work man! 😍 Give us more of these.

@danross1565 2 жыл бұрын

These flip bike videos are very satisfying to watch!

@DashDrones 2 жыл бұрын

Can't get enough of these flips. Amazing work 💪

@HermanHermDawgCasaol 2 жыл бұрын

So love the flip bike series. I learn so much from it.

@Genv6 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE that headset spacer! What a good idea.

@TekDristan 2 жыл бұрын

doing good work Seth. keep up the positive vibes.

@Sveinn1984 Жыл бұрын

It's impressive how well you clean these bikes up. Very satisfying to watch.

@karasekjh 2 жыл бұрын

I like the change in music when he started talking about the gold chain: D

@DizzyDsvids2Please 2 жыл бұрын

Always great videos thanks 👍

@FOOSAG 2 жыл бұрын

Love how the 808s kick in when Seth talks about putting on a gold chain on the bike.

@3not3me3 2 жыл бұрын

I've been somewhat impatiently waiting for this one when I saw it in the background of one of your other videos. I have the same bike and actually converted it to a one by as well with the same exact crank. Fun watch!

@laurieg6649 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed how you brought life into this old bike. Back in the day I bought the Mamba (same basic bike but purple/black paint scheme) and put on 700 x 3500 Kenda Cyclocross tires. With a locked out fork it works great on gravel rail trails/ blacktop. On a side note -I like the background music in your videos …keep up the good work!