James May builds a bicycle | Part 1

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

He has recently shown off his bicycle maintenance skills, but now James May is going a step further. With great excitement, he is building a bicycle straight out of the box for our Producer's son. Stay tuned for part 2...
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  • @Andy-cw4vg
    @Andy-cw4vg3 жыл бұрын

    James is hard carrying Drivetribe these days.

  • @GildaLee27

    @GildaLee27

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always has.

  • @jxtaposed

    @jxtaposed

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's the owner afterall!

  • @nst1981

    @nst1981

    3 жыл бұрын

    this is the sort of content we want to see and not constant badly edited/produced videos with Mike "I drive a Mondeo" Fernie

  • @EmceeIntricacy

    @EmceeIntricacy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @I. Want ToDeleteThis hopefully

  • @janbostik

    @janbostik

    3 жыл бұрын

    therefor the stiff back

  • @wesleyburk7421
    @wesleyburk74213 жыл бұрын

    Imagine having JAMES MAY build a bike for your birthday!!

  • @_zigzak

    @_zigzak

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’d be honored

  • @arnoldmbuthia2687

    @arnoldmbuthia2687

    3 жыл бұрын

    You must be a simp for James May. I admire the trio as people, but I don't idolise them. Is it healthy to idolise people to such an extent? I'd be genuinely uncomfortable if I were James may reading your comment. It's not hard to assemble a bicycle. I did as a teen. And I had zero knowledge and proper tools

  • @andrewlucas7373

    @andrewlucas7373

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brakes half on constantly

  • @_zigzak

    @_zigzak

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@arnoldmbuthia2687 calm down

  • @arnoldmbuthia2687

    @arnoldmbuthia2687

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@_zigzak It's weird. Super weird. In my opinion. But it's a free world. Idolise or hero worship anyone you wish to.

  • @asparkinadarkworldlahkoyah6684
    @asparkinadarkworldlahkoyah6684 Жыл бұрын

    *I'm very happy with my **Latest.Bike** . I have put a lot of miles on it, paved trails, gravel, sand, and it rides great. Thank you for a quality product.*

  • @HartyBiker
    @HartyBiker3 жыл бұрын

    "A bicycle, the most exciting thing you can buy." This man has owned multiple supercars

  • @mrjdmtunerboy.1463

    @mrjdmtunerboy.1463

    3 жыл бұрын

    And also he owner dacia!

  • @610smoke

    @610smoke

    3 жыл бұрын

    If that bicycle is a proper trail bike then its probably in the top 10

  • @shadowxxe

    @shadowxxe

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@610smoke doesn't look to be. no brand generic forks, a bottom tier Shimano derailleur. and "GT Sport" branded tires. i wouldn't trust this would last on a trail at all

  • @scratchy996

    @scratchy996

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shadowxxe Those are CST tires, they are owned by the same company that owns Maxxis. They are ok tires for beginners. But I agree with the rest, this is not a trail bike, it's a bike for someone who's new to mountain biking.

  • @huntleysheep4787

    @huntleysheep4787

    3 жыл бұрын

    you can sometimes see him riding a bicycle

  • @baller-fk5ng
    @baller-fk5ng3 жыл бұрын

    2:08 “I do because I’m a pervert” James is too funny😂

  • @EvilWill1

    @EvilWill1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sheesh. If that's what it takes to be a pervert... I think I'm in deep kimchi with my tool set...

  • @300DBenz

    @300DBenz

    3 жыл бұрын

    **glances in apprehension at personal toolbox and the 3 torque wrenches in it, and then glances at car trunk with emergency back-up torque wrench in it.*

  • @andrewcunningham9256

    @andrewcunningham9256

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would have said "because I'm a nerd" but from now on I'm going with pervert

  • @jasedobson2793

    @jasedobson2793

    3 жыл бұрын

    but Johnny is THE car pervert!

  • @tonybmw5785

    @tonybmw5785

    3 жыл бұрын

    I guess I'm a pervert then with my collection of tools including both imperial (inherited from my dad) and digital metric torque wrenches

  • @Nick-xc4fy
    @Nick-xc4fy3 жыл бұрын

    Something about James May building and talking about stuff is really fun to watch, kind of relaxing. If it was anyone else, I wouldn't watch it.

  • @blechkopf3642

    @blechkopf3642

    3 жыл бұрын

    He should speak hearbooks

  • @spicysnowman8886

    @spicysnowman8886

    3 жыл бұрын

    What about Jeremy, It would probably go backwards when you pedaled it.

  • @Nick-xc4fy

    @Nick-xc4fy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@spicysnowman8886 Probably. It would just be him hitting every inch of it with a hammer to "assemble" it.

  • @blechkopf3642

    @blechkopf3642

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@spicysnowman8886 or when you ride it, a lot of poo came out

  • @jojojojo4332

    @jojojojo4332

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@spicysnowman8886 with Jeremy it would be a Comedy

  • @notaword1136
    @notaword11363 жыл бұрын

    " I'm a pervert" he says with his lewd collection parked behind him

  • @TerryLawrence001

    @TerryLawrence001

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should see his bicycle seat collection!!

  • @jamelpiclit3062

    @jamelpiclit3062

    3 жыл бұрын

    And pretty sick bikes as well

  • @huf1045
    @huf10453 жыл бұрын

    „Crickey it’s the rozzers“ XD

  • @JohnJones-oy3md
    @JohnJones-oy3md3 жыл бұрын

    Not quite "James May: The Reassembler", but I'll take it.

  • @apparentlyretrograde

    @apparentlyretrograde

    3 жыл бұрын

    James May: The Assembler just doesn't have the same ring to it.

  • @dyuman3983

    @dyuman3983

    3 жыл бұрын

    We need more of that! What a glorious show!

  • @mauricetheguineapig8802

    @mauricetheguineapig8802

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dyuman3983 plenty of it

  • @zacharyandrew4300

    @zacharyandrew4300

    3 жыл бұрын

    What I'd give to have that show back.

  • @Metal-Possum

    @Metal-Possum

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, an episode of "Richard Hammond: The Dismantler" lasts only a few seconds, and ends with an extract of him in a hospital bed.

  • @rajasapte9303
    @rajasapte93033 жыл бұрын

    “He’s thirteen... and now what, he’s probably got a girlfriend, hasn’t he?” Made me weep a bit

  • @lorrainemcmahon969

    @lorrainemcmahon969

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 jesus christ wow

  • @slideways8022

    @slideways8022

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lonely drivers

  • @lorrainemcmahon969

    @lorrainemcmahon969

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wats everyone issue

  • @ricochet243

    @ricochet243

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where from?

  • @nathancox6249

    @nathancox6249

    3 жыл бұрын

    F

  • @GeeMilner
    @GeeMilner3 жыл бұрын

    Need to get you on Dream Build..

  • @giuggiaro5724

    @giuggiaro5724

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see a Totem bike on your channel as a Halloween special... Nightmare Build!

  • @AziziAAzmin

    @AziziAAzmin

    3 жыл бұрын

    yesss.. do it! Pleaseee..Altho, dream build is mostly a soothing, no narrating sort of therapy-ish show..but for James May, i'll make an exception. would love to see him yapping and telling stories on your show. See how it goes. LOL

  • @MikeAyles1

    @MikeAyles1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Feature length, please. Got to be a vintage racer surely.

  • @abccanada6248

    @abccanada6248

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please make this happen

  • @jakeevans1129

    @jakeevans1129

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes 100% just let him talk and build a high end mtb

  • @RamosDominicano
    @RamosDominicano3 жыл бұрын

    "Crickey, it's the rozzers" That's probably my favorite James May line ever.

  • @TheWojd47h
    @TheWojd47h3 жыл бұрын

    what we need is channel called: "James May does things" it would be my favorite.

  • @lonerider5315

    @lonerider5315

    3 жыл бұрын

    Funny because he has done that already and hardly anyone watched.

  • @TheWojd47h

    @TheWojd47h

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lonerider5315 are you mad? Do you know how many times ive seen James make a sandwitch? PLENTY OF IT

  • @setusername8275

    @setusername8275

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheWojd47h Flood the cowling!

  • @soberhippie

    @soberhippie

    3 жыл бұрын

    I imagine he goes about his day commenting on what he's doing, just like in his videos

  • @slal8825
    @slal88253 жыл бұрын

    Was trying to scan James's garage, we definitely need a tour of it!!!

  • @mickenoss

    @mickenoss

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those bikes man, how long will he tease us!

  • @HanSolo__

    @HanSolo__

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mickenoss He said once what these are. Did not want to go into any details.

  • @kobhalt94

    @kobhalt94

    3 жыл бұрын

    I want to hear more of this Guzzi V11 and the two 911

  • @nealsmusic3896
    @nealsmusic38963 жыл бұрын

    Torque table: *exists* James: *heavy breathing*

  • @tooble1884

    @tooble1884

    3 жыл бұрын

    I work at halfords and I think i've used a toruqe wrench like twice xD

  • @Jester-Riddle

    @Jester-Riddle

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tooble1884 Just shows your low standards ...

  • @frankiemazzei8882

    @frankiemazzei8882

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tooble1884 and that’s why I don’t go to halfords

  • @ZeeYoutube98
    @ZeeYoutube983 жыл бұрын

    "JAMES DOES IT NEED A WASHER YES OR NO!"

  • @McPhilen
    @McPhilen3 жыл бұрын

    I genuinely don't think there's anyone better on the planet at making these kind of videos work than James May.

  • @matthewlewis2072

    @matthewlewis2072

    3 жыл бұрын

    A professional bike mechanic, for one.

  • @alexgrant6965

    @alexgrant6965

    3 жыл бұрын

    A guy called gee Milner

  • @imperialspy3457

    @imperialspy3457

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any proper bike build video begs to differ.

  • @CorndogCrusader
    @CorndogCrusader3 жыл бұрын

    5:27 HE DID IT! HE SAID THE THING AGAIN!! EVERYONE CLAP!

  • @sayurikitamura7109
    @sayurikitamura7109 Жыл бұрын

    I love this little anecdotes or stories he's telling while reassembling. That's why I love building stuff. It's not just the fun but also the memories and knowledge connected. A bicycle really seems to carry James back into childhood ❤

  • @markj.a351
    @markj.a3513 жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure that torque wrench cost as much as the bike.

  • @monkfishh

    @monkfishh

    3 жыл бұрын

    the torque wrench is as he said £150 but the bike it self is £234.99 :)

  • @monkfishh

    @monkfishh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@simplicitygaming4712 u got it :)

  • @gadenhertog

    @gadenhertog

    3 жыл бұрын

    Based on the torques, thus one actually ;) www.amazon.co.uk/Wera-Torque-Adjustable-Wrench-Square/dp/B07B7VSM88/ref=pd_gwm_ci_mcx_mr_hp_m_1?pf_rd_s=grid-2&pf_rd_t=Gateway&pf_rd_i=mobile&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pd_rd_wg=PFRHZ&pd_rd_r=JBZBKWY4NB5299TTY4Q5&pd_rd_w=KfAaL&pf_rd_r=JBZBKWY4NB5299TTY4Q5&pf_rd_p=6f55c7d3-bbd1-4f28-861e-499416863ce4&pd_rd_i=B07B7VSM88

  • @MrBlue2589
    @MrBlue25893 жыл бұрын

    "a new bicycle, the most exciting thing you can buy" he says with a brand new 215bhp Honda CBR1000rr in the back of the shot

  • @scifist8665

    @scifist8665

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hmm... So that's where the Ferrari money went 😬

  • @HanSolo__

    @HanSolo__

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scifist8665 Ferrari money went into Tesla.

  • @DamnitsAdriel

    @DamnitsAdriel

    3 жыл бұрын

    And a Honda NSR too.. On the right of his Tesla..

  • @SuperLisandro86

    @SuperLisandro86

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HanSolo__ Tesla has been there waaaay before he put the Ferrari on sale...

  • @justinweber1838

    @justinweber1838

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah but that CBR is likely to exciting for him and more on the terrifying aspect for Captain Slow.

  • @SammyBFilms
    @SammyBFilms3 жыл бұрын

    Hi James! Really enjoyed this! :-) A few important notes though: Front disc is on backwards. (yes they can be on backwards) The front brake tube is dropping down the wrong way. (it will rub on the tyre when turning if it stays where it is) It needs to go in front of the head tube where the other tubes are. And a small technical detail, The steer tube, (which you called a stem) is not tapered on this fork set. It's the head tube on the frame that's tapered. Honestly not having ago or criticising. I'm a bike fanatic and just want the kids bike to be right, and maybe he can learn some stuff about it so he can maintain it himself, and ride safely. Keep doing your thing though, and looking forward the the next episode!! :-) (P.S. Are you planning another model railway program??)

  • @adrianpeters2413

    @adrianpeters2413

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sammy b films...... the disk is properly installed....it only works when you go backwards, so it is not on the wrong way..bleeding cyclists , know zip...

  • @SammyBFilms

    @SammyBFilms

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@adrianpeters2413 - Ahaha!! But then the back disk will be wrong! :-D

  • @adrianpeters2413

    @adrianpeters2413

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SammyBFilms 🤗😀😎😃🙄 excellent... bien ...

  • @OmegaGarage

    @OmegaGarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Very wrong to have the brake cable and disk like this.

  • @marianmariuszb

    @marianmariuszb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OmegaGarage Other mistakes are: -mechanical disc brakes can be squized unlimited times, captain was talking about hydraulic brakes -this rear shifter can drop 3 gears down not 2, I dont know if its in this part or next one -last mistake is bicycle itself, if Tom the director give 100 quids more it could have better "normal" rotors, brake calipers, shifters, deraillleurs and maybe even a fork, like cheapest rst/suntour which could stand significantly more abuse

  • @danielkowal1619
    @danielkowal16193 жыл бұрын

    Did I just watch a 50+ Gentleman putting a bike together for over 13 minutes ?! Wowzers...the magic of Mr. May... can't wait to see James do one from scratch.

  • @WALTONCHIEF
    @WALTONCHIEF3 жыл бұрын

    I find watching James May so very enjoyable and therapeutic, like I could watch him taking a dump and I'd still enjoy it

  • @drone_tours
    @drone_tours3 жыл бұрын

    He still has the lawnmower he built on "THE REASSEMBLER"

  • @AKSHAY-bu4ox
    @AKSHAY-bu4ox3 жыл бұрын

    Me:going to sleep Also me:watching an old man build a bycycle for 13 minutes 13 second

  • @ollieb9875

    @ollieb9875

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is 57 really "old man"? 😱😳😲

  • @AKSHAY-bu4ox

    @AKSHAY-bu4ox

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hammond is mid aged. I didn't no what to call James

  • @Nemie125

    @Nemie125

    3 жыл бұрын

    Middle age is between 45 - 65 so James is middle-aged.

  • @AKSHAY-bu4ox

    @AKSHAY-bu4ox

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Nemie125 anyways. In my country its 45-59 and if you are 60 or above you are a senior citizen

  • @Nemie125

    @Nemie125

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AKSHAY-bu4ox That is absolutely ridiculous - they need to revise these outdated Victorian categories. My grandmother is 96 and still youthful in spirit! If anyone calls me "old" when (and if) I get to 60, they'll wish they hadn't got out of bed that morning.

  • @johnmorrison8351
    @johnmorrison83513 жыл бұрын

    Twelve years of being a professional bike mechanic, and I still found this very entertaining and strangely therapeutic... He didn’t do everything quite right, but honestly I don’t care. His theory was all pretty sound, and it will still be put together better than the majority of stuff out there. Well done sir!

  • @thekitowl

    @thekitowl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Certainly better than Halfords.

  • @theplasmawolf
    @theplasmawolf3 жыл бұрын

    When James mentioned carefully riding on the pavement or riding on the road with confidence, I'm just happy about the abundance of Dutch cycle paths :)

  • @DocKhan
    @DocKhan3 жыл бұрын

    I have liked. I have commented. BRB.

  • @tollevkvendbo

    @tollevkvendbo

    3 жыл бұрын

    This I have done too, all hail james advice

  • @chrisjacobs8394

    @chrisjacobs8394

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here here!!

  • @mugsir

    @mugsir

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisjacobs8394 For reference, this should be "Hear, hear! ", as in "hear ye, hear ye". Not looking to be pedantic here, I had wondered the same some time back and looked up the origins of the phrase.

  • @chrisjacobs8394

    @chrisjacobs8394

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mugsir lol. Sorry it was a typo, I know it’s supposed to have a comma and I did consider correcting it, but I didn’t want to look pedantic either!

  • @haddon6056
    @haddon60563 жыл бұрын

    Me: in class trying to pay attention My brain: let's watch James May builds a bike

  • @PasiX2
    @PasiX23 жыл бұрын

    Is there something more relaxing than watching James May building things?

  • @timwzk1139
    @timwzk11393 жыл бұрын

    When he called himself a pervert, I clicked the Like button.

  • @zeuslightening
    @zeuslightening3 жыл бұрын

    James fits the brake disc the wrong way round, after touching it with his Lurpack Spreadable covered fingers😬😪

  • @dc1564

    @dc1564

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's alrught becuase it's a mechanical disc brake if it was hydraulics then it would need to be de contaminated

  • @charlificity

    @charlificity

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same, the arms should be in the other direction to counter the braking force.

  • @beehard44

    @beehard44

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also didn't rotate the disk back so the holes would be resting against the screws instead of free floating in there

  • @beehard44

    @beehard44

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dc1564 Mechanical or hydraulic, the disk brake contact surfaces has to be free of contamination (brake fluid, hand oils, wd40, etc) to avoid squeal or, worse, bad braking performance

  • @KieronymousBoof

    @KieronymousBoof

    3 жыл бұрын

    and cocked up the brake cable/hose?/whatever routing

  • @revmedia8108
    @revmedia81083 жыл бұрын

    James: *is a car expert* Drivetribe: Let’s make a bicycle video! Much love, your friends at Rev Media!!

  • @philipcooper8297

    @philipcooper8297

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's starting a Cooking show as well.

  • @revmedia8108

    @revmedia8108

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@philipcooper8297 it’s 2020 after all, wouldn’t expect anything less

  • @andrewcunningham9256

    @andrewcunningham9256

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's all spanners isn't it. I learned to do stuff on motorbikes, transferred that to pushbikes, transferred it back to cars, once you've got spannerfingers they recognise no boundaries or tribes, they just seek out things to crossthread. I mean, tighten.

  • @amogh1773
    @amogh17733 жыл бұрын

    Watching James May build a bike is therapeutic for me

  • @adventureloop8314
    @adventureloop83143 жыл бұрын

    It's so nice having you do up a bicycle, it really take me back to simple mechanics and the way of the world with simple things. 👍🏼☺️

  • @OrwaSmadi
    @OrwaSmadi3 жыл бұрын

    I am really disappointed that the video title isn't: "James builds Tom's sons birthday bicycle"

  • @smaspa8627
    @smaspa86273 жыл бұрын

    The moment James puts his greasy muts all over a new disk thousands of cyclists cried out in pain

  • @druffrider

    @druffrider

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not as much as cyclist cried about the disc fitted the wrong way around.

  • @joebristow8440

    @joebristow8440

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was looking for this comment

  • @lookoutforchris

    @lookoutforchris

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe he used some brake cleaner before he rode it?

  • @rajasapte9303

    @rajasapte9303

    3 жыл бұрын

    I WAS ABOUT TO SAY THAT!!!

  • @tattyheid7279

    @tattyheid7279

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not even a cyclist and I shouted at my laptop

  • @martyjones5358
    @martyjones53583 жыл бұрын

    Not a 1957 Bakelite telephone or a two story house made of LEGO, but still enthralling as always. Thank you Mr. James May for all you’ve done to entertain and inspire us for all these years.

  • @MickR0sco
    @MickR0sco3 жыл бұрын

    I can see the bike snobs reeling when James picked that disc up with his fingers 😂

  • @maximillianmandigo5704
    @maximillianmandigo57043 жыл бұрын

    Well thank you for including me in the building of your friends kids birthday bike! Can't wait for part two

  • @PlagueOfFear

    @PlagueOfFear

    3 жыл бұрын

    How is this comment 3 hours old when this video was uploaded 2 minutes ago?

  • @Cobra0190

    @Cobra0190

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PlagueOfFear Probably a glitch.

  • @NA-hl7nh

    @NA-hl7nh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PlagueOfFear If you look closely you can see a tiny icon next to his username. That little icon indicates that he's a member of DRIVETRIBE's KZread channel. He paid for the privilege to watch videos before they're released for the public (for free).

  • @marktaylor865

    @marktaylor865

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have to join to see oaet 2 im afraid. Lol

  • @leoelkins3664
    @leoelkins36643 жыл бұрын

    James you've put the disc on the wrong way! The disc is much weaker to collapsing under braking in this orientation!

  • @vovs3167

    @vovs3167

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep, also wanted to say this...

  • @michaelloekito7736

    @michaelloekito7736

    3 жыл бұрын

    Snap!

  • @72jaysun

    @72jaysun

    3 жыл бұрын

    My brother did the same thing. I got him to turn it round. It’s a matter of safety Turn It Round James. 👍🏽

  • @jimchesnutt7879

    @jimchesnutt7879

    3 жыл бұрын

    And there is usually an arrow on the disc indicating direction of rotation, although maybe not at this price point.

  • @BoBi_85

    @BoBi_85

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jimchesnutt7879 they probably are, and see the rear wheel with the properly fitted disc

  • @einstein0808
    @einstein08083 жыл бұрын

    So relaxing! Nice !! Glad to still see you on here.

  • @brendanchapman3
    @brendanchapman33 жыл бұрын

    James May, the only man in the world who can take two videos and several weeks to put together a bike.

  • @martiny3802
    @martiny38023 жыл бұрын

    “Pulled a muscle in my arm doing weight lifting”, classic excuse for tuggers whiplash

  • @downwiththesiccknees
    @downwiththesiccknees3 жыл бұрын

    goodness, that front brake cable is placed sooo wrong

  • @andrewcunningham9256

    @andrewcunningham9256

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think the fork's spun 360. Easily sorted

  • @SammyBFilms

    @SammyBFilms

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@andrewcunningham9256 - Nope. That would mess up the other cables.

  • @andrewcunningham9256

    @andrewcunningham9256

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SammyBFilms Nah, you just undo the steerer and give it a spin to fix it. It didn't effect the other cables because it happened before the bars went on. (probably it was turned one way when it went in the box, and when it came back out he turned it further the same way rather than turning it back the way they did it in the factory. 50/50 chance so it goes wrong 9 times out of 10)

  • @HanSolo__

    @HanSolo__

    3 жыл бұрын

    This bike is garbage right out of box anyway. No loss.

  • @SammyBFilms

    @SammyBFilms

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@andrewcunningham9256 - Aah getya now. I thought you meant just spin the whole lot around. 🙂

  • @SalamatiMusic
    @SalamatiMusic3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing! Perfect thing to fall asleep to can't wait for part 2

  • @paulhughes5438
    @paulhughes54383 жыл бұрын

    Love the Bike builds could watch James build anything. That garage is amazing be great to see a garage tour.

  • @olbradley
    @olbradley3 жыл бұрын

    Tonight on Reverse Gear James betrays the tribe and rides a bike Hammond is short And I lace the food with cyanide

  • @asmolbean9300

    @asmolbean9300

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can I have the food

  • @rescyn1190
    @rescyn11903 жыл бұрын

    I'm more amazed you found a bike in stock! Everything decent is sold out until 2021's models. *yes I know this isn't a decent one but it's for a kid EDIT: 7:20 fingers all over the disc James? Tsk, tsk. Or should I say squeak, squeak.

  • @madrian_hello

    @madrian_hello

    3 жыл бұрын

    2021 will be even worse in terms of availability. Source: distributor here.

  • @rescyn1190

    @rescyn1190

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@madrian_hello Ugh, thanks ;) Hoping I can snap something up from one of the straight to consumer brands soon as they're listed. Sorry local bike shop!

  • @jethromaris624

    @jethromaris624

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rescyn1190 IDK where you are but i would advise looking second hand. if you are looking to buy new you can often get as new or 1 year old bikes in brill condition and at a lower price

  • @rescyn1190

    @rescyn1190

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jethromaris624 Just looking to replace my exiting one. It'll do for now. Always been a bit wary of buying my bikes 2nd hand. Unless it's local and I can go see the frame/groupset condition, etc. I've just opted for new every time. Might spend the evening on Pinkbike...

  • @bluezy261175

    @bluezy261175

    3 жыл бұрын

    That ResCyn is why you have a couple of cans of break cleaner banging around.

  • @paulcooper2897
    @paulcooper28973 жыл бұрын

    I really dont care how I interesting or mundane an object may be ... if James is working on it while he talks to us, I'll watch it. James May, Guy Martin & Sir David Attenborough... my three favorite "narrators".

  • @thcenterprisellc112
    @thcenterprisellc1123 жыл бұрын

    One lucky boy to have a bike put together by James ! Great video

  • @SRFriso94
    @SRFriso943 жыл бұрын

    6:30 _Laughs in Dutch on a dedicated bicycle lane._

  • @kasperkjrsgaard1447

    @kasperkjrsgaard1447

    3 жыл бұрын

    And in Danish too 😂

  • @coryman125

    @coryman125

    3 жыл бұрын

    And Canadian, assuming you're in a town and not the middle of nowhere like I am :(

  • @matthewcurmi8016
    @matthewcurmi80163 жыл бұрын

    Clarkson: 'Where is the hammer?'

  • @1bridgestone
    @1bridgestone3 жыл бұрын

    Best bike build video ever!! Grumpy old man!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @brianasselta9237
    @brianasselta92373 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! Love it! I just finished retro modding a 1977 peugeot PR 10(531 reynolds) with a modern shimano 10 speed cassette. I had to cold set the frame which I did myself. Built from frame and forks up! I love learning and building bikes.

  • @fictitiousadam
    @fictitiousadam3 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow, that is a lot like my bike. It has two wheels as well.

  • @Cyclemooreuk
    @Cyclemooreuk3 жыл бұрын

    James, The disc is on the wrong way, they have rotation arrows etched on them. Handles of this type are usually 5nm. Please re-route that front brake so that its out front. Happy to be of assistance!

  • @charliehugo

    @charliehugo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cycle Moore also the way he put his fingers all over the disk triggered me

  • @kidShibuya

    @kidShibuya

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ah, I see the sad tossers have arrived...

  • @MisterAki43
    @MisterAki433 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Loving the Fireblades in the background too!

  • @EmonsM
    @EmonsM3 жыл бұрын

    We germans says "Technical Yoga" 🙌🏼 Perfect James and Crew!!!

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy44443 жыл бұрын

    These videos should be titled "Things James May does to keep sober during the day". lol.

  • @jamesr1689
    @jamesr16893 жыл бұрын

    The title should be "James Builds 0.5% of a Bike", seeing as 99% is already built 🤣

  • @safetyboots2642
    @safetyboots26423 жыл бұрын

    If I'm not mistaken the front disk was put on the wrong way. The forces while braking will cause the disk to want to shrink towards the hub how it is currently orientated. Usually there is text/etching on the disk which shows which way should face away from the wheel. All of my disks have been this way. I have used, BBS, Shimano, tektro, and TRP disks in the past which all have the "spokes" of the disk pointing forwards in order to counter the forces created while braking. Cheers from South Africa!

  • @stefanospasaro7668
    @stefanospasaro76683 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy your video's James, great info. Keep them coming. Cheers

  • @KevinBerry
    @KevinBerry3 жыл бұрын

    Oh I needed that laugh this morning James (the last sentence)! :D

  • @BadBoyV1
    @BadBoyV13 жыл бұрын

    May: Box of exciting bit's Me: That box of dreaded bit's

  • @mikelawrenz206
    @mikelawrenz2062 жыл бұрын

    I like just about everything James May films. I love his sense of humor!

  • @michaelshawn2946
    @michaelshawn29463 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the knowledge Bim...

  • @joffbrown
    @joffbrown3 жыл бұрын

    It’s the front brake cable stopping the wheel look where the cable is it’s going backwards lol love it 😊

  • @druffrider
    @druffrider3 жыл бұрын

    Mr James May, you need to do a recall as you have fitted the disc the wrong way around

  • @matteosantacaterina7318

    @matteosantacaterina7318

    3 жыл бұрын

    True😀

  • @kidShibuya

    @kidShibuya

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you see anything non symmetric where the pads touch? No.. Those discs can be used either way.

  • @druffrider

    @druffrider

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kidShibuya don't touch bikes. Ride them but don't touch them mechanically.

  • @druffrider

    @druffrider

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kidShibuya the discs even have an arrow stamped on the on which way to fit them. Its all to do with strength and air flow for cooling

  • @cafeafarazahar
    @cafeafarazahar3 жыл бұрын

    I love it when James May builds things. Gives me hope in mankind.

  • @Egcmikey
    @Egcmikey3 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Mechanical disc brakes are spring loaded so no worries of the pads not returning if you pull the lever with the wheel off! 👍🏼

  • @johnandrews3568
    @johnandrews35683 жыл бұрын

    Hey Bim, guess what? The Global Cycling Network could use a new tech presenter. Want me to recommend you to them?

  • @dc1564

    @dc1564

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @protectme4278
    @protectme42783 жыл бұрын

    Should we point out that the fork needs to be spun around to get the front brake cable the right way? lol

  • @bigjohnstudd4581

    @bigjohnstudd4581

    3 жыл бұрын

    The angle of those handlebars also shows why you shouldn't adjust them while the bike is on the stand. Those brakes will also have some contamination issues due to the amount of times he grabs them with his fingers.

  • @GregoryMauldin

    @GregoryMauldin

    3 жыл бұрын

    That, and he's going to shorten the "stem" with a hacksaw. 😆 I certainly hope he meant the steerer tube.

  • @HellAD

    @HellAD

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@bigjohnstudd4581 And brake disc should be oriented in opposite direction when attached to the hub ;)

  • @aliensaxophone
    @aliensaxophone3 жыл бұрын

    :) as relaxing as watching a baking program making some common cookies. Mildly amusing, calm and witty jokes and sometimes details and remarks no one asked for (like garnish on top) but still is just that: the cherry on top :P

  • @declan765
    @declan7653 жыл бұрын

    Few things MR May, -Front disk is on the wrong way around -Put the bike on the floor, loosed the axles and push down on the front end and the rear to seat the wheels in before any brake adjustment. -Be sure to grease the internals of the pedals and attention to the left and right pedals with the left being a reverse thread. -Be sure to check the limiter screws on the derailleurs and inflate the tyres properly .

  • @adaymadaday7283
    @adaymadaday72833 жыл бұрын

    Today, on Bottom Gear, Jams builds something called bicycle, Clarkson complaines about something and Hammond crashes a horse.

  • @crankypants4509

    @crankypants4509

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tonight: oaf loud, jam slow, hammer angry.

  • @daniismana8929
    @daniismana89293 жыл бұрын

    Builds bycyle "mehh" With james may "click it"

  • @itst1998
    @itst19983 жыл бұрын

    Can we appreciate the motor bike collection he has in the back?

  • @keithskelton5596
    @keithskelton55963 жыл бұрын

    As a child For sure the best gift ever ✌🏼👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @154RW
    @154RW3 жыл бұрын

    Yes We know we know we will literally watch James May do anything even watch paint dry lol

  • @kiltymacbagpipe
    @kiltymacbagpipe3 жыл бұрын

    James touching the brake disc with his finger made me cringe a little.

  • @chrisburn7178

    @chrisburn7178

    3 жыл бұрын

    One likes to assume he has liberally degreased hands beforehand 😁

  • @zeuslightening

    @zeuslightening

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same.....😬

  • @chairmanmeow8388

    @chairmanmeow8388

    3 жыл бұрын

    I want him to hacksaw the stem

  • @jochem1986

    @jochem1986

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m sure he has some Muc-Off degreaser ready at hand..

  • @chairmanmeow8388

    @chairmanmeow8388

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jochem1986 For the rotor or for that bird who just commented?

  • @sajo21
    @sajo21 Жыл бұрын

    I keep going back to the "Table of Tightening Torques" bit. Very James May.

  • @RemusDs
    @RemusDs3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't even need an Amazon subscription for this. Thanks James!

  • @danielf9184
    @danielf91843 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to my life as a bicycle mechanic

  • @joyl7842
    @joyl78423 жыл бұрын

    Come ride in The Netherlands. We have separate bicycle paths through the entire country.

  • @thijsvanesch5248

    @thijsvanesch5248

    3 жыл бұрын

    just don't learn how to in rush hour on busy streets, you will be screemed at

  • @benneburg
    @benneburg3 жыл бұрын

    Haven't started the video yet, this is going to be great!

  • @Cormorant1011
    @Cormorant10113 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see the Reassembler back in this environment.

  • @Macho_Fantastico
    @Macho_Fantastico3 жыл бұрын

    Honestly I could watch James May present paint drying.

  • @MausOfTheHouse
    @MausOfTheHouse3 жыл бұрын

    More collaborations between the trio!

  • @nukeout
    @nukeout3 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome - do more!

  • @matthewvelo
    @matthewvelo3 жыл бұрын

    Mr May, you're the only one of the presenters that I'd choose to watch, whatever you're doing in the garage.

  • @Sam-iy6gi
    @Sam-iy6gi3 жыл бұрын

    1:24 any mtber will understand what is wrong

  • @isaacbrinklow6971

    @isaacbrinklow6971

    3 жыл бұрын

    7:18 aswell 😬 was looking to see if anyone noticed it aswell 😆

  • @christiandyrvig5789

    @christiandyrvig5789

    3 жыл бұрын

    That was infuriating😂

  • @ryangroot8201

    @ryangroot8201

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was almost screaming

  • @conordunne2459

    @conordunne2459

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes the sweep of the bar😂😂

  • @conordunne2459

    @conordunne2459

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hes also contaminated the brake disc😂

  • @Makke123
    @Makke1233 жыл бұрын

    Dear James, you did a great job - but fondeling the disk-brakes makes my heart ache.

  • @Prince-gu8or

    @Prince-gu8or

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why

  • @Makke123

    @Makke123

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Prince-gu8or The oils from your skin makes the brakepads slip, resulting in a terrible squeak.

  • @asmolbean9300
    @asmolbean93002 жыл бұрын

    I've never thought about it but yes a bicycle is probably the most exciting gift.

  • @daankersten7
    @daankersten73 жыл бұрын

    Funnily enough I do this as my job in the Netherlands, and James does it exquisitely!

  • @swj719
    @swj7193 жыл бұрын

    "And it cost 35 pence, which was a lot of money in the 1920s..."

  • @boskovski4202
    @boskovski42023 жыл бұрын

    Imagine jeremy, just building this with him, it would be hilarious.

  • @Tony-112

    @Tony-112

    3 жыл бұрын

    All three of them (Clarkson , Hammond & May.) building a bicycle each 🤣🤣

  • @pxidr
    @pxidr3 жыл бұрын

    Watching James May assembling things is like ASMR.

  • @alainapristine3305
    @alainapristine33053 жыл бұрын

    I fell asleep watching this. Now I have to rewatch it until I fall asleep again 💕

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