Nige is an old school legend. Great entertainment from a subject that could easily be boring on film. The level of detail and explanation was just right. More, please!
Such a refreshing video, great practical maintenance tips presented in a fun manner. So much better than the standard maintenance videos. Thanks Amy & Nige !
Lovely I've been out on my Croix de Fer today for the first time in nearly a year and some fettling is definitely needed. Looking forward to the next episode Amy.
1:54 A stand makes bike maintenance (including just washing it) so much easier. I’m still using my Aldi cheapie stand after many years. Thanks Nige for making the time, and showing us some basic maintenance tasks.
Amy, you and Nige need to form a comedy team. That was entertaining stuff! I feel your pain a bit because this spring, I performed a full service (mostly) on my 2007 Specialized Allez and it was eye-opening as to what goes into all the details of the mechanics. Learning all that can help in case of a breakdown. Keep up the great work on your videos!
Your all sorted now the more you do things the better you will be and your confidence will grow. Maybe for long lonely trips you could take somebody with you for company and for peace of mind
Great video. Really would like to see more of these, especially if you could zoom in a bit. 😉 Congratulations again on your recent Audax! Keep on smashing it! 🎯💥
First time seeing one of your videos, Amy. a) Nige is brilliant! A really useful person to know, relaxed, knowledeable and very patient. b) You are lovely - particularly the "WTF?" faces you make! I really enjoyed that 😁 PS I've had a SON dynamo for about 10 yrs - it's the dog's doo-dahs and worth every penny
Interesting video. Well done to you and Nige. There is always something new to learn. What football stadium were you riding past at the start ? It looked like Pride Park, especially as there was a velodrome in the background. A few weeks ago, I went to watch the Rams for the first time for over 20 years, and they won 2-0 😃.
Please ladies he is not chattel to be tossed around between you ladies! 😮 but he is always available for a small consideration, personally I think he is just a right tart! 😂
@@Misirableoldgitinamysvideos Thanks. I'm 17:45. Yes, I don't think ferry to Le Havre accepts bikes. Ferry to Caen then, Friday or Sat, I haven't decided yet. What about you?
To paraphrase Margret Thatcher Amy. 'every woman needs a Nige' That will go straight over your head, but Nige will get it. Interesting wee video, I can see your channel expanding in ways you never envisaged. Thanks for sharing ATB Big Dave Scotland
Amy, you are a character so that helps, there is so much PC around these days. Plus it helps that you are a beautiful young woman (I'm and an Old guy, I could be your Grandad, but I still recognise a pretty girl)
@@Misirableoldgitinamysvideos I certainly wouldn't call Nige a big Willy, he is far to nicer chap for that 😁 But as a Dad myself, I'm glad he will be on the Paris-Roubaix with Amy and I'm very much looking forward to the vlog, if there is one. ATB Big Dave Scotland
nice to see you doing that with youre dad i did that a thousend times hahaha same way once i forget the deraillieur and i got it in my rear wheel went flying 3 meters in the air so its always important to listen to youre dad or mum hahaha cheers
Just need to keep trying Amy and your confidence will improve. Just remember Nige won't always be there or another rider. Just keep trying and don't be put off from trying. Some cycle shops will teach basic mechanics for bikes. Keep up the good work 🚴🚴🚴
This is so much like my work building bikes , we call it "chimps tea party" because I'm so bad at repairs whilst Steph well she's one of the best mechanic I know
I've bought a second hand bike with derailleurs. With that chain checking tool I checked the wear of the chain. Now, I'm going to replace everything of the drive train.
There was some disagreement with your statement at the end of todays club ride Archie. Apparently there is actually one too many. I have no idea what they meant. 😢
Everyone started as total noob, don't let you get overwhelmed with all the things. Many local bikeshops in my area already started to offering female-only bike service courses on a regular basis. And many men should IMHO start to learn to service their bikes, too. I've seen so many botching. If you are in doubt, UA-cam is a gem on bike maintenance. Just cross check specific topics so you don't fall for the incompetent one. And regarding tools: There are different approaches. Mine was to go for the cheap thing (which brakes and fails after a couple of uses) but then I replaced them step by step with better quality. So I knew what I'll use regularly and what needs to be of good quality. Some "once in a lifetime" tools don't have to be of the best quality. They are just collecting dust. And for the sake of mind: A torque wrench even used on a steel or aluminium frame is awesome for the peace of mind. You just know, that the screws are tied to a specific value. No guessing and feeling. Just facts. And you can easily spot screws that get lose over time and need regular checking (or loctite/screw adhesive).
4:01 'and that's a job I'd get a mechanic to look at.'. Beware, don't assume all bike shop mechanics know what they're doing. I saw a mechanic force my headset cups in completely wonky and that was using the proper workshop parktool press. Forcing the cups in misaligned can crack your headtube 😫 He didn't seem to care, just said it'll be fine. Also I know of a shop that uses a vice and blocks of wood to push headsets in. Dear oh dear 🤦♂️.
Absolutely agree there are some right cowboys out there, also some really good bike mechanics. Do your research well before trusting your bike to anyone. 👍
You are entertaining, sort of, but Nigel has a style and character of his own, and is very entertaining in his own unique way. Does he have a UA-cam channel? You might have some serious competition there. Although, I could always follow both of you, I suppose.
@@amy.cycling.adventures I learned most of my mechanical skills from watching UA-cam videos. @FreeToCycle in particular is my favourite for parts installation. @Parktoolcompany and anything with Calvin Jones in it is the crème de la crème of maintenance.
Sorry Amy, I still don't think I'll be bringing my bike to you for a Service :-) Stick to your mammoth rides and super vids..... " That' what I say" ;-)
I'd love to drop off my bike for Nige & Amy to service. Just please do not film any of it; I'd rather just assume everything went together first try. 😉
I used to cycle a lot in my teens (30 years ago) and I saved up and bought myself a Peugeot Galibier Vitesse racing bike with Reynolds 531 tubing. It was yellow, but I spray painted the forks dark blue for contrast. It was one of the first bikes to have black rims and not chrome ones. I remember having a problem with the rear wheel BEARINGS. They lost grease and kept crunching up. In my youthful naivete I kept replacing them with Vaseline as the grease and they kept going wrong. It was only when I asked my late father to bring home some thick industrial grease from work that the bearing problem was sorted. Shortly after fixing the bearing issue it got stolen from my garage. I used to play golf and ride to the club on the bike. One Sunday morning I was going to play in a competition and the bike was gone and I never saw it again. Devastated to say the least.
You make a good onscreen duo. More of these please. You should start a tech series.
This was the most entertaining and feel good bike maintenance video that I've ever watched. 🙂
Ah thank you! Glad you liked it ☺️
Nige….what a gem! We all need a Nige 😬😍
Love the banter between you two, quality 👌 😁
Nige is an old school legend. Great entertainment from a subject that could easily be boring on film. The level of detail and explanation was just right. More, please!
Will defo do more! Thanks for watching :D
Who is Nige?
If there’s one thing I love more than Amy’s sunny nature it’s Amy and Nige’s Derbyshire accents 🙂
Good to see Nige helping you on basic bike maintenance, like watching a comedy duo. Stay safe Amy
Such a refreshing video, great practical maintenance tips presented in a fun manner. So much better than the standard maintenance videos. Thanks Amy & Nige !
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching :D
Nige is a funny man. Great video to watch his mechanical skills.
And he is really handsome. 😊
Excellent tuition Nigel. Maybe you should have an update to see if your pupil can change disc brake pads and checking the DI2 contacts .
Nige knows his stuff, cheers.
You're a natural on the camera! Channel exploding big time 💣👍🤯
Never expected this to happen haha! Thanks for watching!
The world needs more Nige's
Apparently Mrs C is not 100% convinced now he is an influencer he has to sleep in the shed so she can have some rest from his big head. 😮
😅😅😅
Nige must have the patience of a Saint lol, Great and entertaining vid Amy, Keep them coming
Haha he does!
Lovely I've been out on my Croix de Fer today for the first time in nearly a year and some fettling is definitely needed. Looking forward to the next episode Amy.
I found this video immensely entertaining! 😂 Great job you two!
Nige is a natural on camera. Such an excellent find for your video content :)
Thank you, he’s great 🙌
Isn't there an XTC song,, something like ,'Making plans for Nigel'??
1:54 A stand makes bike maintenance (including just washing it) so much easier. I’m still using my Aldi cheapie stand after many years.
Thanks Nige for making the time, and showing us some basic maintenance tasks.
Yes I defo need to get one! Ohhh can’t beat an Aldi special buy! Thanks for watching ☺️
Amy, you and Nige need to form a comedy team. That was entertaining stuff! I feel your pain a bit because this spring, I performed a full service (mostly) on my 2007 Specialized Allez and it was eye-opening as to what goes into all the details of the mechanics. Learning all that can help in case of a breakdown. Keep up the great work on your videos!
Ah thank you!! Haha we do like to have a laugh!
Nige: Ding Dang Dong Do Das or something along those lines, I'm sure you will call them. Amy: Yea, I will! 😂😂😂
Always a joy to watch xx
Your all sorted now the more you do things the better you will be and your confidence will grow. Maybe for long lonely trips you could take somebody with you for company and for peace of mind
What nice man. Great video enjoyed watching that one 😎
That was fun to watch😊
Dream team u & Nige......funny video 😂
Great video. Really would like to see more of these, especially if you could zoom in a bit. 😉
Congratulations again on your recent Audax!
Keep on smashing it! 🎯💥
Thank you!!
First time seeing one of your videos, Amy.
a) Nige is brilliant! A really useful person to know, relaxed, knowledeable and very patient.
b) You are lovely - particularly the "WTF?" faces you make!
I really enjoyed that 😁
PS I've had a SON dynamo for about 10 yrs - it's the dog's doo-dahs and worth every penny
Thanks so much for such a lovely comment! Glad you liked the video, Nige is great 🙌
Ohh thanks! Nige seems to agree!
Splendid garden.
Awesome, really appreciate this 👌💯
Interesting video. Well done to you and Nige. There is always something new to learn. What football stadium were you riding past at the start ? It looked like Pride Park, especially as there was a velodrome in the background. A few weeks ago, I went to watch the Rams for the first time for over 20 years, and they won 2-0 😃.
... Just one other thing: Genesis are my favourite rock band 😂
A comedian as well😂😂 is there no end to your talent!! Love it👍
Gotta love Nige nice informative and funny guy.
Can I borrow Nige please, seriously you should do more maintenance videos, that was fun and informative ❤
Haha thank you!! Glad you liked it :D
Please ladies he is not chattel to be tossed around between you ladies! 😮 but he is always available for a small consideration, personally I think he is just a right tart! 😂
Hi Amy. I love your vlogs, keep up the good work. I'm also planning to cycle to PBP from the ferry. Which port are you guys going to in France? Cheers
Caen to gay Paris for the mighty Mercury. 👍 what start time are you?
@@Misirableoldgitinamysvideos Thanks. I'm 17:45. Yes, I don't think ferry to Le Havre accepts bikes. Ferry to Caen then, Friday or Sat, I haven't decided yet. What about you?
To paraphrase Margret Thatcher Amy. 'every woman needs a Nige' That will go straight over your head, but Nige will get it. Interesting wee video, I can see your channel expanding in ways you never envisaged. Thanks for sharing ATB Big Dave Scotland
Thanks for watching Dave! Really never expected this channel to grow like it is!
Amy, you are a character so that helps, there is so much PC around these days. Plus it helps that you are a beautiful young woman (I'm and an Old guy, I could be your Grandad, but I still recognise a pretty girl)
I am still not sure if you are calling Nige a big Willy or not Dave. But then Amy is far to young to remember Maggies quote. Cheers.
@@Misirableoldgitinamysvideos I certainly wouldn't call Nige a big Willy, he is far to nicer chap for that 😁 But as a Dad myself, I'm glad he will be on the Paris-Roubaix with Amy and I'm very much looking forward to the vlog, if there is one. ATB Big Dave Scotland
great delivery😃
nice to see you doing that with youre dad i did that a thousend times hahaha same way once i forget the deraillieur and i got it in my rear wheel went flying 3 meters in the air so its always important to listen to youre dad or mum hahaha cheers
Haha he’s not my Dad, but he’s great! I know Nige from the club I ride with :D
Nige seems like a top bloke! You are lucky to have a Nige in your cycling world! He could have his own channel ..... Oh, ... Hang on!
Good information. Thanks.
Great video,very interesting and entertaining!
Love to watch your video,ride safe 🚴
Brilliant.a great double act.
Cheers Nige!
everyone needs a Nige!
Just need to keep trying Amy and your confidence will improve. Just remember Nige won't always be there or another rider. Just keep trying and don't be put off from trying. Some cycle shops will teach basic mechanics for bikes. Keep up the good work 🚴🚴🚴
Thank you! Yes defo want to get better at it, determined to!
Apparently Nige has to ride just out of camera shot just incase of any mechanical! 🤷♂️
@@Misirableoldgitinamysvideos 🤣
This is so much like my work building bikes , we call it "chimps tea party" because I'm so bad at repairs whilst Steph well she's one of the best mechanic I know
Amy: "Hello you beautiful people"
Bug: "We're not all people here!"
I've bought a second hand bike with derailleurs. With that chain checking tool I checked the wear of the chain. Now, I'm going to replace everything of the drive train.
Very funny video keep up the good work 😊
Character Nige. Need more like him
Great video
Well done 👍🏻🚴
Everyone one needs a Nige 🤘
There was some disagreement with your statement at the end of todays club ride Archie. Apparently there is actually one too many. I have no idea what they meant. 😢
Everyone started as total noob, don't let you get overwhelmed with all the things. Many local bikeshops in my area already started to offering female-only bike service courses on a regular basis. And many men should IMHO start to learn to service their bikes, too. I've seen so many botching. If you are in doubt, UA-cam is a gem on bike maintenance. Just cross check specific topics so you don't fall for the incompetent one. And regarding tools: There are different approaches. Mine was to go for the cheap thing (which brakes and fails after a couple of uses) but then I replaced them step by step with better quality. So I knew what I'll use regularly and what needs to be of good quality. Some "once in a lifetime" tools don't have to be of the best quality. They are just collecting dust. And for the sake of mind: A torque wrench even used on a steel or aluminium frame is awesome for the peace of mind. You just know, that the screws are tied to a specific value. No guessing and feeling. Just facts. And you can easily spot screws that get lose over time and need regular checking (or loctite/screw adhesive).
Nice job Nige.
Very funny video.
4:01 'and that's a job I'd get a mechanic to look at.'.
Beware, don't assume all bike shop mechanics know what they're doing. I saw a mechanic force my headset cups in completely wonky and that was using the proper workshop parktool press. Forcing the cups in misaligned can crack your headtube 😫 He didn't seem to care, just said it'll be fine.
Also I know of a shop that uses a vice and blocks of wood to push headsets in. Dear oh dear 🤦♂️.
Absolutely agree there are some right cowboys out there, also some really good bike mechanics. Do your research well before trusting your bike to anyone. 👍
I'm never going back to Monk Street World of Chimps.🦧
Nige has a future
What in country far away that does not have internet access?
You are entertaining, sort of, but Nigel has a style and character of his own, and is very entertaining in his own unique way.
Does he have a UA-cam channel? You might have some serious competition there. Although, I could always follow both of you, I suppose.
I am not allowed my own channel. 😢
When the cap falls off 🤣
When it kept falling off I must confess a bit of wee did come out. 😂
😂😂
That was fun, congrats on learning the trade Amy 😁, you'll get there , I have faith in ya. 😉👌
Thank you! 🤞🤞
I thought for sure the answer to Nige’s first question was to get yourself a proper pint😉
Scratches dings paint chips I should definitely throw my bike away and buy a new one😂
5:02 House of Cards connoisseur, I see.
So Amy, next time you get a flat will you'll be able to change it all by yourself? 😜
Hopefully! 🤞🤞
🤔
Nige needs his own Maintenance channel
No that bloke needs a Son 28 dynamo! 😏
GCN Tech and GMBN tech could use a guy like that 😃👍
@0:45 I was convinced Nige was going to say mudguards are the number one priority. Disappointed in him 😂
Haha he does love the mudguards!
@@amy.cycling.adventures I learned most of my mechanical skills from watching UA-cam videos. @FreeToCycle in particular is my favourite for parts installation. @Parktoolcompany and anything with Calvin Jones in it is the crème de la crème of maintenance.
Calvin knows his stuff, I would recommend following his advice rather than that old buffoon in Amy’s video.
Dudes so funny.
For some reason when people from the UK say cycle paths, I always understand psychopaths! 😄
Mind boggling. How does one profess love for something yet know nothing about it??
When I started racing you couldn’t buy a proper racing bike you had to buy a frame and put the parts on you learned very quickly 😂
Haha I’d be lost with that!
Gear cables need some oil.
12:37 mmm, always with milk. Might as well just drink water otherwise.
100%
Nige do bookings?? Will sort him out a proper brew and a bacon sarnie
No but four pints of fine ale could persuade him. 😏
@@Misirableoldgitinamysvideos Done 🤝
Sorry Amy, I still don't think I'll be bringing my bike to you for a Service :-) Stick to your mammoth rides and super vids..... " That' what I say" ;-)
It’s alright it was only her Dads bike. 😮
Haha I don’t blame you 😂😂
@@Misirableoldgitinamysvideos You must be Nige :-) Good maintenance & repair tips.
I'd love to drop off my bike for Nige & Amy to service. Just please do not film any of it; I'd rather just assume everything went together first try. 😉
I used to cycle a lot in my teens (30 years ago) and I saved up and bought myself a Peugeot Galibier Vitesse racing bike with Reynolds 531 tubing. It was yellow, but I spray painted the forks dark blue for contrast. It was one of the first bikes to have black rims and not chrome ones. I remember having a problem with the rear wheel BEARINGS. They lost grease and kept crunching up. In my youthful naivete I kept replacing them with Vaseline as the grease and they kept going wrong. It was only when I asked my late father to bring home some thick industrial grease from work that the bearing problem was sorted. Shortly after fixing the bearing issue it got stolen from my garage. I used to play golf and ride to the club on the bike. One Sunday morning I was going to play in a competition and the bike was gone and I never saw it again. Devastated to say the least.
Oh no!!!
Good video, worth getting to know how your machine works!
I had to Google "TTFN"
...and always carry a big hammer