How To Fix Up An Old Bike | Sell It, Ride It, Gift it

Today we’re going to help you save some cash by fixing up an old bike.
Many people have an old bike laying around collecting dust - this is your opportunity to fix it up and do something great with it. Maybe it could make a great gift for someone in need?
It could be turned into a cool town bike or something to commute on - saving wear and tear on your other bike. Or you could get it going and sell as an easy way to make some money!

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[danielmizzi]

a fork service for a old fork like that would be awesome

[Skagitrover]

I do this about 20 times a week. The bikes are donated by folks in our community, parts are funded through donations and I do all the work. The bikes are then given free of charge to anyone who needs one. Smiles for miles from the recipients.

[eoinkenny]

If you still have all those bikes from that cheap bike challenge, give each presenter a budget of 300 quid to restore and upgrade. Then run the challenge again against a modern budget bike.
Would be a fun little video

[denis_roy_]

Not only is Doddy a proficient bike mechanic, he is also an amazing teacher. Clear, concise and fluid. He is worth every penny (pence?) he is paid!

[stevecrump]

I would like to see more retro bikes restored on your show..

[deanpowell]

The fork service would be great to see, I have just been doing a very similar 'fix' for my sons best mate. Giving his old GT Aggressor some love after many years of neglect but haven't tackled the fork yet - nice work Doddy.

[Beesa]

Brilliant! Please do some more Fix Up An Old Bike videos. I've just fixed up a 2004 Specialized Rockhopper, gave it a thorough clean & lube (which made all the difference), trued the wheels, replaced the shimano freehub body, fitted new pedals, tyres, brake pads, replaced the cables and fitted an Easton riser bar. Very satisfying to do and now it's like a new bike.

[thekooolest]

"this bike is in really bad conditions"

me: sadly looks at rust covered bike

[Tc-hbvp]

Now this is good, a guy that knows that there are folk that would be so appreciative of this

[coloradozmom]

Thank you from across the pond. I love that you had a spot of tea also! Mechanical Mom, heading to save a bike from the trash.

[TheKoosterify]

Those actually have a disc brake mount. Very good if you want to have a long term loaner or your friend will be very happy along the way if you gave it to them

[MrLikerBiker]

When disassembling or adjusting cup and cone bearings only work with the left hand side of the wheel. That's because with the action of the rotating wheel there will be a tendency for the left cone to undo very slightly so the bearings wil become very slightly looser. If the right hand side cone was free to move with the wheel, it would tighten up against the bearings. That's why you never adjust from the right hand side. Just tighten up the lock nut and cone as much as possible and then consider them fixed.
Also, when adjusting the bearings, you want a very small amount of play. That's because when fitting the wheel in the frame, the spindle will be compressed and the bearings will tighten up. So, if you get it right, play in the bearings when not fitted, no play when fitted.

[jamiesmyth]

Definitely do the old fork service, great work👍🏼

[PilotX]

Love to see old bikes made like new again! Slowly fixing up a 90’s CCM Heat! Canadian tire special! So this video helped bunches!

[Weego]

I always assumed jet washing would not be great for a bike due to the high pressures Involved and the various seals and grease etc! Glad to see I’m wrong it will be so much easier

[KevinJarrett]

Terrific video - well done, Doddy! I picked up a '93 Diamondback hardtail for $100US last February when I decided to get back into trail riding after a ~25 year break. Already had the tools & knowledge needed to rehab the bike and have really enjoyed restoring it in my basement bike cave. Thanks to eBay & Craigslist I've found everything I needed (cheaply), plus some newer bits like WTB tires. Between your videos, Park Tool's and a few others, I've gotten the bike properly sorted. It's a blast on the trails near my house and perfect for me!

[bonesx]

Hey Doddy, great cleanup my man👍. I’ve got a 1998 Specialized FSR Comp, that still gets a run every now and then, but is in need of some bottom bracket love, so I’d be great to see you demo a service of old bikes bottom brackets please. Thanks

[mattgies]

Good work, but you forgot the last step: Test ride! What works in the work stand may not work out on the trail or road.

[sunreindeerfog]

I love the bike rescue/ bike restoration videos. Keep em coming

[MorganHJackson]

"You might need to tap the steer tube"
WHACK WHACK