Today I'm teaching my brother-in-law, Bo, how to build a bike. As someone who has never built a bike before, Bo has lots of questions that I didn't think to answer in previous bike builds. And Macky says he's not going to say anything!

Parts:
Bike frame: https://bit.ly/3THVfe2
Fox Float X2 shock (frames often include the shock): https://bit.ly/3FpQIc9
Fox 36 fork: https://bit.ly/3PydwJL
Fox Transfer post: https://bit.ly/3CCzLHZ
Shimano XT threaded bottom bracket: https://bit.ly/3CGIxVu
Shimano XT 12-speed crank: https://bit.ly/3i5KSzG
Shimano XT 12-speed chainring: https://bit.ly/3J7URjW
Shimano XT 12-speed cassette: https://bit.ly/3vZDVby
Shimano XT 12-speed chain: https://bit.ly/3J8zoqR
Shimano XT 12-speed shifter: https://bit.ly/3CFKilz
Shimano XT 12-speed derailleur: https://bit.ly/3J8WkXf
Shimano M8120 XT wheelset: https://bit.ly/35Me6Bf
Shimano XT M8120 brakes: https://bit.ly/3i4XQ0y
Shimano XT rotors: https://bit.ly/3tgI5dv
Shimano cable and housing set (if installing used shifter): https://bit.ly/3jfbuCd
Shimano olive and barb (if installing used brakes): https://bit.ly/3BLEjwt
Tires: https://bit.ly/3FhWgoX
Tire sealant: https://bit.ly/3i47uR5
Xpedo Baldwin pedals: https://xpedo.com/product/pedals/mtb/...
Velo Senso Ray saddle: https://bit.ly/3zlnl6G
Tharsis carbon handlebar: https://bit.ly/3i1X44f
Tharsis stem: https://bit.ly/3JbTVLd
Headset (generally comes with the frame as it is frame specific)
Headset spacers: https://bit.ly/36fZIkd
Niner YAWYD top cap: https://bit.ly/3tgHzfz
Velo Attune grips: https://bit.ly/3KBTkmo

General tools:
Allen keys: https://bit.ly/3uftMUb
Pliers: https://bit.ly/3zkcZUM
Screwdrivers: https://bit.ly/3w6C7eu
Tire levers: https://bit.ly/2QNq3yA
Carbon paste: https://bit.ly/3sysNPT
Grease: https://bit.ly/2F1cuGc
Floor pump: https://bit.ly/2ET1FpL

Specialty tools:
Feedback Sports mini torque wrench: https://bit.ly/3Fhwd0X
Torque wrench: https://bit.ly/3FDF8Zf
Feedback Sports cable cutter: https://bit.ly/3DAXqdN
Feedback Sports bike stand: https://bit.ly/3f7g8jQ
Grease gun: https://amzn.to/378km3X
Shimano TL-BH62 brake cut and set tool: https://bit.ly/3fkKhtN
Feedback BB/cassette tool: https://bit.ly/39iDSeP
Chain break tool: https://bit.ly/39nlDFb
Shimano TL-BT03 brake bleed tool: https://bit.ly/3m2wWaz
Shock pump: https://bit.ly/3DBz4Rm

Other things in the shed:
Our toolkit: https://bit.ly/337LfDf
Allen keys: https://bit.ly/2HpDW15
Work stand: https://bit.ly/3mTXStc
Tool pegboard: https://amzn.to/3mTYlLY
Syd's apron: https://amzn.to/345MbHz
Paint pens: https://amzn.to/2TpCL4u

00:00 Intro
00:33 Trying to name bike parts
04:16 Installing the fork
09:22 Installing the bottom bracket
11:04 Shock install
12:50 Installing cranks
15:07 Derailleur install
18:01 Brake install
27:21 Wheels and tires
34:45 Installing the chain
36:20 Centering the brakes
37:00 Installing shifter cable and housing
40:11 Adjusting the shifting
41:54 Dropper post install
44:34 Pedals and grips

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