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$300 to FIX this TRASHED Trek 800!? Customer INSISTS it's worth it. How? Why? Should I even bother?

BikeFarmer 33,808 2 weeks ago
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I mean, it's whatever, right? If the customer absolutely insists it's worth it, then I guess it is. Half of you don't think this bike is worth $25 and the other half of you think it must be saved at all costs. I just think it's a bike. And it's actually a pretty good one, but it is TOTALLY ROACHED MAN! This is a BIG video! 00:00 Introduction 01:54 Removing Chain and Rear Derailleur 02:53 Derailleur Hanger Alignment 05:08 Wheel and Kickstand Removal 05:43 Removing the cables 08:00 Cleaning the bike 09:47 Greasing the rear hub 13:51 Wheel Cleaning and Truing (Truthing Stand Rant) 33:45 Repacking the front hub bearings 37:32 Wiping as we go 38:39 Installing the kickstand 39:25 Replacing broken crank arm 40:36 Reassembling the Bicycle 44:27 Gresing threaded headset 48:35 Installing new grip shifters 53:52 Brakes - new pads and setup 1:03:57 Replacing the Saddle 1:04:42 Adjusting the Derailleurs 1:07:45 Final Setup 1:11:19 Test Ride and Outro My Wife's AWARD WINNING DEBUT NOVEL! (print, kindle and audiobook!) STILL TRUE by Maggie Ginsberg - https://amzn.to/3uSBGbn ACTION CAM SETUP DJI Action 4 Adventure Kit - https://amzn.to/3z5hQfn DJI Mic 2 Transmitter - https://amzn.to/4eCWhDh GETTING STARTED AT HOME! Park Tool Home Repair Stand - https://amzn.to/41ZkePD Park Tool AK-5 Advanced Mechanic Tool Kit - https://amzn.to/3S0oeLZ Park Tool Grease - https://amzn.to/4iN0mpA Tri Flow Bottle - https://amzn.to/41lHxST Finish Line One-Step - https://amzn.to/3uWkWjH Finish Line Speed Degreaser - https://amzn.to/3GDNxga Pledge Polish - https://amzn.to/3TiI0TV Dawn PowerWash - https://amzn.to/4ak8KJS OTHER GREAT TOOLS! Park Tool CT-15 Chain Tool - https://amzn.to/3ZBOrDK Hozan JIS Drivers - https://amzn.to/3TqIqYj Hozan BB Pliers - https://amzn.to/3REHMFb Hozan Cable Cutter - https://amzn.to/3tc2zH1 Bondhus Allen Keys - https://amzn.to/41jd9Zo Hozan Spoke Threader - https://amzn.to/3TF3s5R EVT 2-in-1 Inflator - https://www.efficientvelo.com/tools/3-in-1-inflator EVT Right Arm Repair Clamp - https://www.efficientvelo.com/tools/ncssni4j8t9wnvyyfkvyvryie9j0h6 BIKEPACKING GEAR Titanium Spork - https://amzn.to/45pog52 Velo Orange Mojave Cage - https://amzn.to/4b4h3II HydroFlask 32oz - https://amzn.to/4hAnC9n Sausage Stick - https://amzn.to/45qiekw Pack Towel - https://amzn.to/3xjgTiS OR Helium Rain Jacket - https://amzn.to/3zceFCl OR Helium Rain Pants - https://amzn.to/3xhKWHQ ENO Ultralight Hammock - https://amzn.to/4cpz3yb ENO Helios Suspension - https://amzn.to/4cpzdFN Nemo Tensor Sleeping Pad - https://amzn.to/45vz41p Crank Brothers Multi Tool - https://amzn.to/3Xp4dS4 Cliff Blox - https://amzn.to/4b43uZU Crocs - https://amzn.to/3KHgqu2 Planet Bike - https://amzn.to/3KHgtGe Wool Tights - https://amzn.to/3RpShvS Opinel Knives - https://amzn.to/3z4i1ra Titanium Pot - https://amzn.to/3RtAIek Pocket Rocket Stove - https://amzn.to/4bZp1UY Dr. Bronners - https://amzn.to/45pNEHM Merino Tech Store - https://amzn.to/4c1yuLq EVT 2-in-1 Inflator - https://www.efficientvelo.com/tools/3-in-1-inflator EVT Right Arm Repair Clamp - https://www.efficientvelo.com/tools/ncssni4j8t9wnvyyfkvyvryie9j0h6

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