(Genius?) Zip Tie Hack for MTB & EMTB Maintenance | Save Money, Protect Your Parts

Ever thought a cut-off zip tie could become one of the most useful tools in your MTB or EMTB workshop? In this video, I’ll show you how I turned scrap plastic into a safe and effective tool for working on rear shocks, front forks, and seals—all while avoiding scratches and costly damage.

Whether you’re maintaining a DVO Topaz shock, bleeding your RockShox Zeb fork, or reinstalling fork seal springs, this little hack can save you time, money, and frustration. Perfect for mountain bike riders, eMTB enthusiasts, and DIY bike mechanics.

🔧 Don’t toss those cut zip ties—turn them into tools that work!

⏱️ Chapters

0:00 – Intro: Why a zip tie tool?
0:42 – Cutting & shaping the zip tie
1:35 – Using sandpaper to sharpen edges
2:10 – Removing gaskets from a DVO Topaz shock
3:20 – Safely prying seals without scratches
4:05 – Releasing trapped air in RockShox Zeb fork
5:00 – Using the forked end on fork seal springs
6:10 – Final thoughts & MTB hack recap

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