A Day in the Life of a Bike Shop Mechanic

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  • Опубліковано 2 гру 2024

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  • @AndrewM-NCC
    @AndrewM-NCC 2 місяці тому +12

    Not sure what I'm more impressed with, Nic's chilled attitude to his work or the fancy pattern of oat milk on top of the coffee #baristaguru

  • @brettdalpozzo8363
    @brettdalpozzo8363 2 місяці тому +8

    So good to see a bloke that loves his job. Those Zipp hubs are literally dams when it comes to water, rusty from the factory.

  • @curtvaughan2836
    @curtvaughan2836 2 місяці тому +4

    Enjoyable to watch professional bike mechanics at work - much respect!

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching

  • @TBATTIECYCLING
    @TBATTIECYCLING 2 місяці тому +29

    Nic is such a cool guy ❤

    • @spiral1steve
      @spiral1steve Місяць тому

      Have some self respect

    • @TBATTIECYCLING
      @TBATTIECYCLING Місяць тому

      @@spiral1steve explain?

    • @tsops22
      @tsops22 Місяць тому +1

      Nic is a super cool guy and a really nice chap also 😊

  • @scooter2163
    @scooter2163 Місяць тому +2

    Great stuff, nice hanging out in this shop, thanks for sharing.

  • @Crowfist
    @Crowfist Місяць тому +10

    A day in the life of a bike mechanic equals 30 minutes of actual work.
    Accurate :)

    • @tsops22
      @tsops22 Місяць тому

      Well the video is 37’ long so thats hard work actually 😉

  • @ShortsNL
    @ShortsNL 2 місяці тому +6

    4:35 I've never seen a bike shop mechanic with such impeccably clean fingernails 😄
    Cheers Josh and Nic, thank you for the watchalong. Good motivation to work on my own bike 👌All the best from the Netherlands. I hope to stop by again someday.

  • @cwmitch2
    @cwmitch2 2 місяці тому +7

    Genuinely luv these vids

  • @thecyclingsoldier6732
    @thecyclingsoldier6732 2 місяці тому +3

    Most work I’ve seen Nic do this ❤️

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому +1

      Someone had to pick up the slack after you left

  • @davefave4351
    @davefave4351 2 місяці тому +4

    Bob Donnington used to be my mech at a Holdsworths shop in South London but I'm talking late 70s/early 80s now...
    Double Espresso for the win! 👍

  • @aoe76
    @aoe76 2 місяці тому +6

    The videos speaks a lot for you Josh. You are a fabulous storyteller 👍

  • @dannyvasquez4099
    @dannyvasquez4099 3 дні тому

    Enjoyed your video! You guys keep up the great job!👍

  • @anothervisionofthings
    @anothervisionofthings Місяць тому +1

    I could spend hours listening to him & his advices, he is a really cool guy :)

  • @StephanBechert
    @StephanBechert 2 місяці тому +2

    wonderful - it´s all about loving bikes

  • @randyhale4181
    @randyhale4181 2 місяці тому +2

    It's always good see Nic ,after all he is the man...👍🏻

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому

      You’re too kind. Thanks mate

  • @garysladek9110
    @garysladek9110 2 місяці тому +3

    Cheers, Josh, really enjoyed that one.

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  2 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @mustacherides420
    @mustacherides420 2 місяці тому +3

    Thanks to Nic recommending them in video after video, all the bearings on my gravel bike are Enduro bearings now. I probably wont' maintain them properly but at least they're less likely to rust.

  • @davidowen9770
    @davidowen9770 2 місяці тому +2

    I could watch this everyday 👍

  • @kinyast1
    @kinyast1 2 місяці тому +1

    Love It!Cool Mechanic ❤️🇰🇪👏🏿

  • @stylgen
    @stylgen 2 місяці тому +1

    I spy the Bossi Grit SS, looks great...
    Great video, Josh! It's a great peak into a day of work and shop talk.

  • @stevejezzard3233
    @stevejezzard3233 2 місяці тому +1

    Very good. Like these workshop videos.

  • @cb6866
    @cb6866 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks Nic , Josh , and James , my Redshift stem is squeaking !!

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому

      A tiny bit of grease on the rubbers should sort it

  • @jamesherd9132
    @jamesherd9132 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks Josh something a bit different Really Enjoyed

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  2 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @lordgonzo.
    @lordgonzo. 2 місяці тому +1

    Good watch. Liked the pliers link up on the tatt 👍

  • @ianbarker1959
    @ianbarker1959 2 місяці тому +3

    Really enjoyable video. What characters.

  • @cb6866
    @cb6866 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Nic. Be well

  • @gearsofmedicine
    @gearsofmedicine 2 місяці тому +2

    So Josh, we need a listing of your bikes; and most favourite Road and Gravel bikes; even if Giant is ok!

  • @michaelbatterbee448
    @michaelbatterbee448 Місяць тому

    Mega that was 🙌

  • @vielobikes
    @vielobikes 2 місяці тому +2

    Great Video Josh. Lovely to see Nic out on his Vielo R+1

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому

      Rides so smooth ❤️

    • @kaidean
      @kaidean 2 місяці тому

      I was about to say the same! We need to arrange a Vielo owners group ride!

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  2 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Gen.Tomsky
    @Gen.Tomsky 2 місяці тому +1

    Good man - protecting the precious bike (components) from drop damage by sacrificing his pre-bandaged squishy toes. That’s the kind of dedication we love to see…

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому

      Hahaha, finally someone who appreciates the dedication to the cause :P

  • @geetee4037
    @geetee4037 2 місяці тому +1

    Defo visiting when i'm in Newcastle.

  • @matskelton9589
    @matskelton9589 2 місяці тому +1

    Nics always smiling 😊 one happy guy

  • @carl90210
    @carl90210 Місяць тому

    He’s got that coffee game going on ☕️

  • @alexd559
    @alexd559 Місяць тому

    I am not sure whether the red thingie from SRAM (05:37) is supposed to work as a piston press tool. It says "universal bleed block" on the package. But it really works as good as the expensive piston press tool? Thank you!

  • @hugog930
    @hugog930 2 місяці тому +1

    More of this 👌🏽

  • @cyclestreet3588
    @cyclestreet3588 Місяць тому

    Watching from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩

  • @theham1000
    @theham1000 2 місяці тому +1

    Briiliant when you like/enjoy your work

  • @clivewoakes6954
    @clivewoakes6954 Місяць тому +1

    Love your videos. Quick question. If you clean your rotors does this remove the buildup from the bedding in process? And do you have to, then, go through this procedure again? Thanks.

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 Місяць тому

      You’d have to really scrub them to remove it. But I’d strongly advise against it.

  • @IamAttie
    @IamAttie Місяць тому

    Bruce Reyneke cycles… Pretoria. Now that is a blast from the past for me.
    Is Nic in Strava?

  • @chrishurley5711
    @chrishurley5711 Місяць тому

    When you're a bike mechanic - "A tough day at the shop" (No full cream in the fridge)

  • @lukesanders768
    @lukesanders768 Місяць тому +1

    I'd love to work there with these guys.

  • @chokehanson1830
    @chokehanson1830 Місяць тому

    I spied some Campagnolo goodies in one of those drawers. Deep down I reckon Nic secretly knows Campagnolo will always be King of all Groupsets.

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 Місяць тому

      🤣 I loved it for years. Still love Super Record Mechanical.

  • @Michael-s5i5j
    @Michael-s5i5j 2 місяці тому +1

    Was in Newcastle last year for almost a week and never could find Nicks old Backyard bike shop,there was a little sign by the river but for the life of me could not find it
    Pleased to see his has new shop now

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому

      Hidden away. Definitely ring us next time and we will give you directions 🙌🏼

  • @chappi1000
    @chappi1000 Місяць тому

    Hey Guys, what’s the main reason you prefer the Swiss stop RS35 over the exotherm? Thanks

  • @davidbianic4350
    @davidbianic4350 2 місяці тому +1

    Come for the bike mechanics, stay for the coffee making

    • @larryt.atcycleitalia5786
      @larryt.atcycleitalia5786 Місяць тому

      What is it about bike mechanics outside of Italy who think they're espresso experts for some reason? Is it because everyone else making Italian-style coffee around them is even worse? WTF is a "flat white" anyway? I remember some non-Italian bellying up to a bar in Italy and demanding a latte...and being maddern' hell when they gave it to her...a glass of milk!

  • @martinberry1540
    @martinberry1540 2 місяці тому +2

    White socks and sandals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому +2

      The Germans gave me loads of abuse when I had black socks on 😬😬

    • @tomahoks
      @tomahoks Місяць тому

      Sandals=NO socks!

  • @timstooksbury6398
    @timstooksbury6398 Місяць тому

    Did you inspect the forks steerer tube on Nigel's bike?

  • @matteo.ceriotti
    @matteo.ceriotti 2 місяці тому +4

    I don't think this represents the average bike shop or mechanic

    • @sylv_ain
      @sylv_ain 21 день тому

      Every bike shop with a fancy espresso machine doesn’t represent the average bike shop

  • @andarenbici
    @andarenbici 2 місяці тому +2

    For the brake pad, could it just be refaced?

    • @andarenbici
      @andarenbici 2 місяці тому

      I mean rebedded with the bedding machine.

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому

      Possibly yes. You’ll lose some pad surface. But this customer wasn’t interested. He wanted new ones fitted and a new rotor. Just to be extra safe

  • @dannyzuehlsdorf3697
    @dannyzuehlsdorf3697 Місяць тому

    I wish I knew how to repair my own bike. But what usually happens is I take it apart and can't get it reassembled.

  • @adonispearson1571
    @adonispearson1571 Місяць тому

    Did you notice any play in the rear zipp hub when using aftermarket bearings? I’ve tried DT bearings in zipp hubs but it hasn’t worked well for me.

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 Місяць тому +1

      It is possible if the tolerances are slightly out. You should run a different bearing. Or get a 17mm wave washer. Super thin one.

  • @darrenhowe9636
    @darrenhowe9636 2 місяці тому +2

    Is James the guy who trashes bikes for fun according to jimmy and Francis?

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому +2

      360 rides and almost 18000km’s this year already. He’s the ultimate bike tester for us

  • @BarePotato
    @BarePotato Місяць тому +1

    What are they carrying in their backpack for commuting? Clothing?

    • @chokehanson1830
      @chokehanson1830 Місяць тому +1

      Porn.

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 Місяць тому +1

      Clothing and laptop.

    • @BarePotato
      @BarePotato Місяць тому

      Clothing maybe okay but I personally hate carrying laptop so I just left it in my workplace when I used to bike commute.

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 Місяць тому

      @@BarePotatosame, but I need to for work. Also need to catch up with orders and builds when I get home.
      Ideally I’d have two 👌🏽

  • @NigelTurnbull
    @NigelTurnbull 2 місяці тому +3

    75 KGs 😂 How dare you!

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому +1

      All those metal plates you have inside you

    • @NigelTurnbull
      @NigelTurnbull 2 місяці тому

      @@nicvieri2627 Bionic Man

  • @MrKrekkie
    @MrKrekkie 2 місяці тому +2

    Redshift vs future shock anyone compared?

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому +3

      I’d like to do a full comparison with everything. My only issue with the Futureshock is that you are limited to one brand. The redshift can go on almost anything.

    • @MrKrekkie
      @MrKrekkie 2 місяці тому

      ​@nicvieri2627 you have a point. But I'm looking for a new bike and am curious how it will compare. If somewhat the same I can buy any brand and add the redshift.

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому +2

      @@MrKrekkie I’ve swapped my redshift for the RockShox XPLR fork for about three months. It was great for technical sections. But it didn’t remove vibration the same way the stem does. I think the proper suspension is designed for big bumps. I’ve gone back to redshift now.

  • @darinsteele7091
    @darinsteele7091 2 місяці тому +1

    bro you don't need to zoom in on everything it made my dizzy af

  • @tofadeisastart
    @tofadeisastart 2 місяці тому

    The videos are great. The guys need mics though. The echo is bad

    • @nicvieri2627
      @nicvieri2627 2 місяці тому

      it's the down side of being in massive shipping containers :(

  • @cobraburgers
    @cobraburgers Місяць тому

    Nice content. Camera work makes this hard to watch. Everything’s a close up of Nic that you can’t see what he’s doing. Nic’s great. But the camera work just needs some work.

  • @dollmi2345
    @dollmi2345 2 місяці тому

    Name of sandal Nic is wearing?

    • @Josh-Reid
      @Josh-Reid  2 місяці тому

      Quoc x Restrap Bikepacking and Adventure Sandals

  • @barryherron5351
    @barryherron5351 Місяць тому

    Nic shilling lies about Carbon Rim Brake bikes as usual.

  • @Tom-bl6yq
    @Tom-bl6yq Місяць тому

    Real bike shops and mechanics aren’t that clean. He has time to eat ? Wow.

  • @pjcaps100
    @pjcaps100 2 місяці тому +1

    Is this why my bike takes so long? Mechanics too busy making movie films?

    • @yonglingng5640
      @yonglingng5640 2 місяці тому +1

      Some mechanics do take more time to check for every problem even customers aren't aware of. Ask me how I know.

    • @pjcaps100
      @pjcaps100 2 місяці тому +1

      @@yonglingng5640 yea I know just a joke