James May builds a bicycle | Part 2

The second instalment of May's epic bicycle build is here, where he finishes the rest of the main aspects of the construction in preparation for some final tweaks and a test cycle in the bunker.

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[GEattack]

James may Servicing his bikes and cars. That's the content we want.

[nm]

That was the quickest 8 mins of my life

[youtubeblows]

This man doesn’t have the slightest clue of how funny he is. International treasure.

[Knuckle_Sandwich_Hand_Wraps]

When James May was 12, he was 40 years old.

[boiledelephant]

That cable tool does in one minute what I have always sworn and sweated to do in 10 minutes with two pairs of pliers. I'm furious I didn't know it existed.

[jimmeearle]

On tonight’s car show: James builds a bike, James tightens things, and James narrates everything he does

[patrickblakethesaint]

I will watch James build anything and everything.

[rafaeljoseph]

James building a bike for 8 minutes is now my entertainment. I am living the dream!

[david]

Really love this! Like the re-assembler. Would love to see the 3 hour uncut live version... Just fantastic!

[daphnemiler]

Please flip the front brake disc and PLEASE adjust the front caliper ALIGNMENT! It has oblong mounting holes to allow left/right adjustment of the caliper body in relation to the fork. Use this adjustment to center the rotor in the caliper BEFORE adjusting the engagement/brake cable tension...then check the rear as well.

[simongibbs]

Cycle paths. I grew in Stevenage, for the historically minded a mark 1 new town. Being a new town it was designed and built with cycle paths and footpaths running alongside the roads. Brilliant idea. Absolutely loved racing around on my mike and they are probably the only reason I am still alive.

[cybertyto]

As a cycling mechanic and a top gear/grand tour fan (the original 3 only lol) this is my favorite thing. So happy james is doin this

[An_Economist_Plays]

Such a wonderful and relaxing video, thank you.

[danw]

That side stand talk in to light jazz is my go to sleeping clip now, thanks James

[robbieracer]

I can really appreciate how James' keeps his motorcycles stock. Smart man

[tobortine]

I have one of those cable tension tools. I've never been prouder of being a pervy bike mechanic, like James.

[freddieb]

Just watching this in the evening with a cup of tea 👍🙂👍

[elizabethmion]

If I was as invested in my own bicycle as I am in this random kid's bike, I'd be in a lot better shape.😂

[gregorriess]

James, turn around the front brake disc!

[mrgtman]

I'm not sure why this is so entertaining but I love it