James May builds a bicycle | Part 3

We're nearing the end of this bicycle-assembling saga. This time, it's the bell, the gears and all the good bits, really.

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[AsharpVocalAcademy]

I’m already 5minutes in and he has done nothing except ramble on and on. I love it

[mistafiftyone]

His rambling about the screwdriver was priceless. That’s what makes him a legend, he is a simple man who enjoys the simple things in life. Even with all the money and fame he is so down to earth and normal it’s awesome

[giovanniarcari]

Tom's son just is going to turn 39 when James is done with building the bike

[philipcooper]

The rear brake is dragging so bad that the kid will have horse legs after a year of riding it.

[conorthompson]

james saying “top gear” really hit me in the feels 😢

[TopStrikerMaverick]

9:23 “we’re now in Top Gear”

Dismissing the pun entirely, James proceeds to ramble on about the mechanical integrity of the gearbox contained within the bike.

[harma]

Something about watching james may do anything is wholesome and relaxing

[Superbokka]

I hope the child is informed Uncle James built the bike for him.

[conorthompson]

never clicked on a notification so quick, best series ever in my mind

[whiterook]

He has to have to most logical sense of existence that I've ever seen. His minirant about industrialized food was perfect.

[Mkproduction]

I've owned a bicycle shop for 29 years, I was impressed with your overall knowledge, though I did notice a few details.
The front reflector should be mounted on the Handlebar stem, just above the headset. You do have the some adjustment as to how high or low you would like the H-bars, you've chosen a very low position.
I love the simple way you described the way to set the high/lows on the rear derailleur, you did forget to mention that you have those same adjustments for the front also.
Derailleur angles are often placed wrong at the factory and almost always need to be changed to allow the chain to move correctly from gear to gear or to allow the proper clearance in the cage of the front Derailleur.
I didn't see where you made any mention of "toeing" the brake pads from front to back to eliminate break squeal.
Will you at some point attempt to tru a wheel? Most come from the factory with some kind of bend and as you know, this makes it impossible for the brakes to function properly.
I truly enjoyed these first 3 episodes and all your years on the show that we dare not name.
My son and I are rebuilding a 1991 Nissan 300tt as a project car after completing a 1988 Jaguar xjs convertible for my wife.
Your car shows led to a lot of amazing afternoons and evenings under the hood of cars with my son..
Thank you Mr. May

[shannono]

I would be so happy hanging out in the bunker, fiddling with tools, bits, talking story...etc.
Tool shed is my dream...tiny house, huge garage~
James, Thank you for this video, as I just found my dream bike (a 68 schwinn 5 speed)
& it need a bit of polishing up, what a great video to help me along the way!!

[romanptanner]

Finally the third part! enjoyed it all the way

[MTConfidential]

James May having a favorite screwdriver is the most James May thing he could ever have

[Jetzbanane]

Brakes are too tight the wheels should be able to spin freely, and not stop in less that a second..

[TastierBackInThes]

"14 years old with no fear of death".
Hmm yes, I remember those days. Such a long time ago.

[TheEletricboy]

honestly an anticipated series, we need more James

[taimaishu-nao]

I remember a certain younger May saying “fixing a bike only requires three screwdrivers and a spanner”.

[LeoStarrenburg]

¡ The Honda Screwdriver ! Got one here as well, I lost the C50 it came with somewhere along the road but managed to keep The Honda Screwdriver.

[trikitsu]

enjoyed every second of James with bike