5 ways to fix riding problems using zip ties, glue and video at double speed… wtf?

5 ways to fix riding problems using zip ties, glue and video at double speed… wtf?

Having problems riding and turning your head to see what’s behind you? Just use a coat-hanger and a big badge to fashion a rear view mirror and attach it to your head so you can only see ahead with one eye.

Think we are being stupid? It’s not us, it’s this lot from one of those sped up craft hack videos on Facebook.

Marvel at the use of zip ties over gear cables. Nod knowingly as you watch someone literally glue a phone to their bars, and you won’t believe what you can do in a few seconds with some pipe lagging.

We all watched this with our mouths open and it got us to wondering if the rest of the planet sees it the way we do (and you will). Perhaps it’s the same for chefs when they watch those overhead videos on how to make a 4 tier wedding cake in 3 minutes using only flour, ice cream and kale. Anyway, watch this and keep score. You get a point for an intake of breath and a bonus of 5 for every time you shout “WTF are you doing?” at your screen.

Here’s a free bonus point to get started – this video has been viewed over 14 million times so far and can anyone explain to us what she’s doing with her shoe and the kick stand at the start?

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Mark Alker

Singletrack Owner/Publisher

Mark has been riding mountain bikes for over 30 years and co-owns Singletrack, where he's been publisher for 25 years. While his official title might be Managing Director, his actual job description is "whatever needs doing" – from wrangling finances and keeping the lights on to occasionally remembering to ride bikes for fun rather than just work. He's seen the sport evolve from rigid forks to whatever madness the industry dreams up next, and he's still not entirely sure what "gravel" is. When he's not buried in spreadsheets or chasing late invoices, he's probably thinking about his next ride.

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10 thoughts on “5 ways to fix riding problems using zip ties, glue and video at double speed… wtf?

  1. Some rubbish, some OK stuff. Mainly execution is a bit lacking…

    No need for real WTFing, probably apart of WD40 chain treatment…

    Cheers!
    I.

  2. First I thought she was naked from.the waist down. Then I thought she was blessed(?) with a c**k. Then I thought she was inserting a tampon.

  3. Video is made by 5 Minute Crafts these guys have been debunked in the past for producing fake baking / hack videos before. Surprised Singletrack has put it up here.

  4. “Not even the ‘zip-tieing your shifter cables to the downtube’? ”

    Yeah, that’s the one I though is somewhat lacking. If it would be zip-ties to the frame only would be OK if not particularly great…

    Cheers!
    I.

  5. WD40 the rims 🙂

    Although these channels purely exist for the people who watch for comedy value, so…

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