Alex Builds His Dream Bike Cave In His Garage Ep. 2

[@gcntech]

Do you like Alex's garage set up? Let us know what you'd add in the comments 👇

[@davidhawkins9206]

I'd add insulation and a breather space behind those osb sheets

[@mattszrejter6785]

Dude! Alex! It’s looking sharp! I’m super jealous. The only thing I would do is put the trainer on the other side of the garage and add a window that you can access on your left. But hats off to you, it’s coming out smashing!!!

[@yannikschaper6875]

A multi material upgrade for the 3d-printer. ;)

[@minterno1]

Completely jealous! I have 700sq ft in NY to share with wife...not much room for a pain cave. I ride in the living room/kitchen....but I ride!

[@jackhammer40k_]

Need some nice prints on the walls. Pretty sure Ollie knows some to put up

[@thebr0wnhornet]

Next week: Alex tricks GCN producers into paying for his kitchen renovation for a cycling nutrition video series

[@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589]

Form a 30 year veteran mechanic, FWIW: tool boards, if you're not in a commercial workshop (and want to show off your tool bling, which is a bit phallic anyway), are a rubbish idea. Things fall off them (onto your bike, your head and hands), moisture lands on the tools and rusts them, and people can see them to steal. Well-insulated and weatherised (lockable) tool drawers are a much better idea, and much easier to organise, and re-organise when the inventory changes (and don't look so sad when your broken/stolen tools leave gaps or look crap). Also, whilst Park Tool make the best bike-specific tools on the planet (apart from maybe Pedros), you are being seriously ripped off if you buy their general purpose tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, spanners, sockets (except for specific ones), knives, scissors . . . . Park get them made in a big Taiwanese factory, like everyone else (except most German & a few US brands). Find a good local brand that car mechanics buy and get those. Teng Tool, Kincrome, Sidchrome are brands local to me that cost less and are the same or better quality than what Park puts their name on. Then you've got more $ for the bike-specific tools that they make, such as presses, truing stands, work stands . . .

[@2wheelsrbest327]

This is a very interesting comment and as an apprentice I was told to never buy chrome spanners as they are the first ones to get stolen.

[@jemilh]

Let’s get drilling, get screwing and get going. Best pick-up line ever 👍

[@leslie7922]

Sounds like his dating preference

[@matthiasmusterhaus3997]

so we now know how to build the paincave? how about show us how to get all this stuff for free lol

[@marshallblanton3690]

Be a gcn presenter and ex pro racer

[@gordonmckenzie9453]

With all these sponsored products... should be called the ‘PAYn Cave’...

[@leadsled213]

Gene Simmons would blush....

[@Juan_More_Mile]

Jelly?

[@mikebickley1]

No idea how you had enough patience to leave that Wahoo stuff completely boxed up till the end of that day! That would have opened instantly in my garage haha. Top build Alex 👍

[@homercooper3849]

I would think cooling would be an issue. Seem this will be quite the sauna come summer. Gotta love that discreet product placement.

[@fookie-fone]

So that’s where my Wahoo back order went to!! Congrats on the new space!!

[@marjorieboissinot2037]

Garage life goal! 🤤 Sooo jealous! That’s the inspiration I need for mine! Well done Alex! 👏🏻😊

[@bjsr126]

I hope episode 3 is the added security.. some serious coin (in tools/bike/tech) is being left in this essential storage unit

[@tomwaythe3768]

Garage goals! I need one of those Muc Off shelves in my life. Well done Alex👍🏻

[@andrifsig]

great pain cave! But I must point out one glaring issue The muc-off shelf with all their liquid products is located just above a tv. There is a reason why most industrial companies store their chemicals and liquids on the bottom shelf and not above anything of value. In case of spillage, you would probably damage your TV as the vents are likely on top of the TV and it would be able to leak directly into the electronics of said TV. I would seriously consider relocating the shelf or the TV. Otherwise, great pain cave as said before.

[@silasm]

The shelf full of Muc-Off products is actually a lot pricier than the TV below them...

[@merckxy54]

Mmm I thought that myself

[@tomwalsh4717]

Shelf at the side for your drinks 😊

[@DerRofflers]

Heads up to all future burglars: that Park Tools wall costs more than the bike

[@pierre-oliviermarquis2075]

tools are expensive but not that much

[@ajbulan2029]

Yeah same

[@SendingStache]

Love this series! The garage looks top notch! Pain cave goals!

[@joaovictorgoncalves6217]

Pro tip for drilling the wall and not making a mess. Tape a shopping bag underneath the drill spot

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Loving it Alex. I have my own man cave and have spent many hours in there over the last 20 years. You have done a sterling job so far and can't wait for the next installment

[@scottwatts3879]

I really enjoyed this series. Yes, I might have furred and insulated the exterior walls here in mid-America, but this project was done in 4 days by a weekend warrior, not four weeks by someone in construction. And of course there's product placement and tool bling. That's the point of a hobby!

[@petervandenbossche1315]

really loved the topeak bike hangers ! gonna check these out for my bikes !

[@matthewbaynham6286]

You wanted comments on what people think you should add next to your cave, I would say get a sofa. You might have a friend around when you're fixing your bike or you might need to sit down after a hard session on the turbo, or many other reasons why someone might need to sit down. So I would definitely get a sofa and make sure it's located within an arms length of the fridge that is holding all your drinks.

[@metallusmelandril7380]

Nice build! But I do not advise mounting wood directly to the wall. That’s dangerous for mold buildup. You especially don’t want that in a room where you will breath heavy often -> when working out

[@dayjn]

It might not be an issue if the garage is reasonably ventilated. I do similar in my shed which is built similar and have no issues. The doors open, and there are some gaps around doors and fresh air circulates and keeps the moisture levels down. It would be an issue if the room was tightly sealed up. Would be nice to hear how well ventilated the garage is perhaps in a future video. Also any plans for heating and or aircon. My shed is way too hot in summertime for turbo sessions. Perfect over winter though.

[@jascollinscork]

Guys I hear your sensible advice for Alex but to his credit for ventilation he can open garage door and there looked like a lot of block wall dust when hovering up AND he also used wall plugs!!!! All in all I’m just jealous of his setup 😃

[@888johnmac]

there is about 1 inch gap at the floor & the wood only goes to the rafters .. plenty of air circulation behind the OSB panels

[@tomahoks]

@@boliverfridgewater3140 Hang in there Ollie, all good things is coming to you later.

[@markstone5390]

Great muc off Shelf. But puting liquid's above a TV is that a good idea 🤔

[@OliverU]

is the same "good" idea to hang your bikes so close to your trainerplace

[@thomascdurham9130]

Truly agree Mark! Shook my head I soon as I saw it. I build shelves for a many of clients and they always wanted to know how strong the top shelf. I said it's as strong as the lower shelves but it not the shelf that you want to store your bowling balls! Common sense is not very common. :D !!!

[@markstone5390]

@@thomascdurham9130 very good point and well made. The shelf also didn't have any side edges.

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

Looks designed for YT video rather than real world use. Are you going to clean your bike on the trainer? Or on the other side of the garage or outside? Shelf and hangers would be better near the garage entrance IMO.

[@thomascdurham9130]

@@mattkavanaugh5623 then title it GCN build man cave for Alex! :)

[@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

when Alex was stood on the steps and hammering the rawl plug in to the wall he gave me the impression of being GCN's version of Fred Dibnah (for anyone who doesn't know - Fred was a steeplejack. You'll find videos of him on youtube)

[@jascollinscork]

Sweet setup Alex......your a lucky man......working from home is just gone to a whole new level 😃 I’m jealous and the whole of GCN must be too......🤔😂😂😂 also I do get a sense there was some product placement here too😜

[@rzeckner]

I'm not sure how thick your OSB walls are, but I think you would have been better to use sheet metal screws rather than those plastic anchors for you bike holders. Nevertheless, an enviable shop.

[@erobertson1417]

I was thinking that too. Would of used something more substantial.

Drink a shot everytime he says "nice and tidy."

[@jackbuswell5357]

look forward to episode 3

[@toddbrady7502]

I’m curious to hear if those plastic wall anchors held the bikes and shelf after a week. Please let us know.

[@danslinky]

Needs a beer fridge

[@ayzhao]

Always important to keep your pizza cutter in your pain cave.

[@oc1rob]

you need to fit the bottom guides for the Topeak Racks itherise your bikes will flop when you swing them... ;-) I use them and they are great, but instead of staggering the height I just hang one up one down to avoid bar clashes.

[@raorn77]

Very cool Alex. Love the set up. Keep the sponsorship coming so we get more awesome videos.

[@mikecarter8832]

Come on Alex give it a lick of paint!!

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

Walls should have been painted a light color before mounting the bike hooks, shelf and tool boards IMO

[@marttihaavisto3660]

So sweet man!! Wish I had a space like that. Would definitely add a mini fridge at least 🍻

[@ChrisGuarraia]

That’s beast! Thanks for the ideas!

[@alxdsnts]

I'm sorry but I hated this episode... all it achieved was making me jealous of all those cool new products most of us can't afford!!! hahaha great job Alex, keep it up!

[@tonyhands-heart1057]

Ditto :(

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Bit disappointed really as thought that all of the GCN presenters lived in castles like Hank does '😂

[@thatwebbloke]

Personally would have put the MucOff shelf near the garage door and not above the TV. Less distance to walk when your washing your bikes and less likely to get liquids split in your TV.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Very nice job. Looks good. Take care, Al

[@MarkCRyan]

I’m just looking for the “Ultimate Pain Cave” giveaway link in the description down below. 😂

[@the.25.dreamer]

I'm seeing in the corner a 3D printer! And seems like a Creality Ender 3 (or some similar!) :)

[@grumpycyclistdubai]

I envy you 😀 Garage / Pain cave.

[@huubmunstege3428]

Idea for the next episode: kick out all the overrated expensive Wahoo stuff and unbox all the Tacx stuff, 'nice & tidy'. With these type of vids , I start to think that more sooner than later you'll run out of interesting topics.

[@boudoir00]

What you should do next: come to my house and build the exact same. Please.

[@thezelona1]

Easy and Reliable

[@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre]

This is a dream setup. Think you guys can link the stuff so I can build my own setup?

[@dmitrijsstarikovs]

You need to talk to Patrick Lefevere. Deceuninck windows, Quick-step floors, Latexco mattress, and you will not need a home!

[@helicart]

Dude, you are going to cook doing wahoo in that back corner. You should do wahoo/ergo with the garage door open just inside the door.

[@itarry4]

Haven't you seen his video on just the set up. He's got a Wahoo fan and a water spray unit for cooling and "simulating rain" er.... Not sure I'd want that but you're right with its placement he'll need it for cooling.

[@JThelen1031]

I'd say the next project should be a nicer rocker plate, build it with fore/aft movement as well as the side to side.

[@itarry4]

Yhea I'd also happily build one if they want to send me the stuff, bikes, Wahoo training stuff, tools, mic off.... Easy to do when you get everything supplied. Nice job if you can get it.

[@francodellamura7471]

Nice one Alex, how about a shelf to place pc or bottle whilst Zwifting. Fix a metal bottle cage or cages against the wall, perhaps?

[@helmiwijaya7]

this is muc-offgasm

[@Avioto]

That bike hanging there just seems like it would get in the way constantly.

[@georgehugh3455]

No kidding. Flat against the wall, even 3 bikes, like "art"

[@oooManixooo]

I agree...and why would you want it sticking out like that? Such a waste of space. Better to hang it sideways by the frame- I have hangers with two bikes on each, keeps things out of the way, that looks naff and is not space efficient 🙈

[@billinhouston3291]

Those mounts swing sideways.

[@georgehugh3455]

@@billinhouston3291 3 bikes swung next to each other are still going to stick almost a meter out, but you're right, it has some "adjustability"

[@wolvertoncentresidings5676]

Paint those flipping walls!

[@WhereWasItLastTime]

0:30 Wh wh what did he say? ;o) Sorry Alex - couldn't resist. It's looking good, but when do you install the espresso machine?

[@siddhant5068]

I really liked the Alex smile in thumbnail.

[@klarkolofsson]

Nice and tidy.

[@vishwanathmallela2926]

The 🐐 is here

[@C_Howzie]

Alex, from the last episode you said it was cold in the garage, why didn't you insulate the walls a bit before you lined with OSB?

[@richardharris8538]

I thought it was odd that there was no insulation, but I'm Canadian.

[@billinhouston3291]

If he is only getting down to British cold, and not Canadian cold, he doesn't need insulation. :)

[@richardharris8538]

@@billinhouston3291 Their cold is a damp cold, so although the numbers aren't as extreme, it can still feel pretty chilly. I was there in January 2013, when it snowed, and it was plenty cold enough to warrant insulation. When I was living there as a kid, I remember waking up, pulling back the bedroom curtains, and scraping the ice off the inside of the window. :-/ There was no insulation in that house, but we were tough in those days. :-)) But you guys have had it pretty bad lately, eh. I hope that you came through it okay.

[@C_Howzie]

@@billinhouston3291 I needed it in my British garage, in winter it acted like a fridge. Had to layer up to go on the indoor trainer.

[@wdetweiler]

Does anyone have advice about [closed door] ventilation for the garage?

[@jasoncraze5864]

I wouldn’t of guessed Muc Off was a sponsor , should of crammed the video full of clues ... oh wait , you did ! 😂

[@ichglaubesgehtlos]

Wouldn't have, should have! It's your mother tongue, come on!

[@andybutler3868]

Any reason for not interlocking the bike hanging ? Ie one upright and next to the bike hangs downwards . This saves space ?

[@leadsled213]

Needs a La-Z-Boy...

[@_gawen]

That's a lot of drivetrain cleaner you got there.

[@khazza930]

it might need a bit more skills than a DIY, but it would be really cool/useful to have an area near the garage door with an incline + drain to allow for cleaning the bikes indoors when it's freezing outside (the rubber floor tiles there would need to be replaced with something non-porous). A little hose there would make sense. PS. It's not like that space is wasted when weather is nice, it can still be used for anything and the hose would allow washing outside... but it's also there when it's cold.

[@patrickfowler2764]

Just a FYI.....It would have been faster and stronger to put the screws directly into the waffle board apposed to using inserts, just sayin! Other than that, really do enjoy your videos!

[@gingerrussell]

In think he went into the brick behind as well...

[@S1zx6r]

Really? I was thinking I'd probably use plasterboard fixings. Those rawlplugs and osb board don't fill me with confidence. Ply is much stronger

[@thomascdurham9130]

Alex, definitely need a truing stand. :)

[@James-zu1ij]

You need a little shelf to the right of the Whahoo to put your phone and drinks bottle on. Then the last thing you need is a sophisticated intruder alarm system/detection..oh and insurance. Keep your whereabouts secret.

[@biketheperson6919]

Come on, why didn't you hang up the eurobike obk xc550 road bike 700c wheels 21 speed daul disc brake mens bicycle?

[@phillmuz5184]

Probably didn't have strong enough brackets.

[@biketheperson6919]

@@phillmuz5184 haha yeah

[@MarciaCristina-vk3qr]

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[@AndreGibsonBeatbox]

episode 3 pls

[@3dr1ch]

You should’ve got in touch with some of your sponsors to see if they could have provided some stuff for you - it would have been a great video for some product placement. That way you could’ve concentrated on the products, rather than actually telling us anything about how / why you built it like you did. Just a thought.... 🙄

[@billinhouston3291]

Alex, you're doing great work, but I think we all need to recognize our wife/girlfriend for the great camera work. She is really doing a great job, and it's a lot more fun than the guys who only do static shots because their wives won't cooperate. :)

[@patrickenglish9593]

hoping you built in some serious ventilation for those workouts-it all looks quite sealed in...Beautiful but not much air flow

[@mgapagnolo1819]

Just curious, Pizza cutter in the pain cave? I also noticed you will have to take the bikes off the wall mounts to use the trainer, might need to rethink the layout.

[@thomasnyrup5425]

Does anyone know where Alex got the Muc-off shelf from? In the back of shot.. Can't seem to find it anywhere..

[@richshaffer7285]

I think you should have a giveaway to one of us lucky viewers, me for example, to show what a normal cyclist could do with their bike workshop. Just a hint. ;)

[@TimLemonn]

Hang shelf to hold lots of heavy liquid products over expensive electrical item using the wrong type of plugs for chip board, nice!

[@philipplorenz9485]

maybe you could put up some cool artwork on the white wall on the left? Some painted panoramic views of famous climbs? or your bike heroes?

[@philipplorenz9485]

Boliver, thats what I wanted to say 🙄 😉

[@gregcollins9434]

Previously Alex said the wall was for projector image but I guess that died

[@ryanmichael11]

Great job Alex, v jealous of all the space.. Can you give us an estimated overall build cost?

[@BTcycle]

Today's sponsors: Muc-Off, Park Tool, and Wahoo

[@luis.borges]

don't forget topek

[@jorgedesousa4341]

Hi , has anyone done a review on hunt carbon wheels ?

[@Dabelgi]

Where we can buy the park tool and mucoff wall support ?

[@wiflingm]

I would have some cool ideas but I guess that you first need to show all your sponsors stuff.

[@jdickens111]

Alex, awesome so far but a question, with the bikes hanging on the wall like that is there any risk of getting mushy brakes by air moving down toward the calipers?

[@phillmuz5184]

Personally I would have put the muc off stuff near the door, unless your washing your bike inside. Looks good though.

[@wdetweiler]

Please don’t mount the rack for the Muc-Off cleaners over your tv screen! HSE!

[@thelonesculler]

1:26 "Pretty much everything you could need"... I've been maintaining my bikes for about 6 years now and I've never needed a 3D printer. Also, no torque wrench?

[@ianh3935]

no pain cave would be complete without a pizza cutter

[@JeffJonesEthx]

The first thing I do when screwing anything onto a wall is throw away the rubber wall plugs, hahaha.

[@wardieleppan8443]

Do put up a list of the key tools that you have on your board there, please

[@franie1210]

I’ve been waiting

[@zonedereve]

my remodeling thoughts: you can never have enough electrical outlets

[@jamesquinn5650]

Did he really say “let’s get screwing “?

[@HarishChouhan]

Are those 303S wheels on your bike or 303 Firecrest?

[@rayskipper7174]

Fit a better lock to the garage door

[@theoanderson3575]

are you going to paint the wooden walls?

[@tomahoks]

Too late for that, the wood adds character...🤷🏼

[@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1]

You've basically wall hung a £12k cob webb next to your Kickr as in you'll keep having to brush your bikes away to get around the training area...

[@griff38100]

Am I the only one wondering why he's using raw plugs in chipboard 🤷‍♂️

[@b33r0nlY]

I first thought he might screw them maybe in the concrete wall behind the plywood but no... Directly into the plywood. So I'm confused right now as well... Is this really something you should do? On Google I just found an article that advises against that because it might create too much tension in the wood.

[@JMcLeodKC711]

Very cool.....no truing stand?

[@AirwolfCrazy]

Where did the home made rocker plate and projector system go?

[@liamwills9309]

I’ve just subscribed to GCN+. Can somebody tell me how I access the documentaries etc?