Neil's New Mountain Bike Workshop | Custom Built Bikecave

Almost every mountain biker dreams of having a custom workshop built to their specification, but most have to make do with an adapted shed or garage. Not Neil! Check out the first tour of his new MTB workshop/bikecave 🔧
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[@gmbn]

How would you build your custom workshop?

[@matejsvehla8252]

It should be called "Neil Nails"

[@josh_on_bikes]

It can be called Neil Nails!

[@jdwells7233]

More room to hang my bikes. Hate turning my bars.. pretty cool otherwise..

[@chrisridesbicycles]

I‘ve recently started to build my workshop and have also used a part of an old kitchen. I plan to hang up my tool roll so that it‘s like a tool wall but I can still take it down and roll it up if I want to go on a longer trip.

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

Just 1 question: who is choosing this god awful music?

[@mx2strokes250]

The thought of having to straighten your bars everytime you ride gives me anxiety

[@ryandale]

:)

[@ericwerner3691]

I was noticing the same thing. Makes sense for storage, but still....

[@tomz2970]

@@ericwerner3691 Makes no sense.

[@tomz2970]

Every time you loosen the screws they wear out and the tiny dirt particles get between the parts and make that annoying cracky sound when you ride.

[@ericwerner3691]

@@tomz2970 I was speaking only from a storage sense. Turn them 90°, and you get closer spacing. But is that enough of an issue that it should be done at all? If I saw it correctly, the hangers are individual, so going with a slight offset, high and low, might be another answer. Bars end up not lining up, closer spacing. But the bars might get in the way when trying to remove a bike from the middle. There we go, there's nothing to it, Neil just needs to double the size of his garage! It's the only logical answer. I suspect that if he swapped things around, the family could live there, then he has the whole house for the bikes! ;)

[@jakedevries1455]

Blake build's and Neil make's.... oh yeah! 😎

[@ninoroldan2448]

Little Rider spotted messing with the trainer at 4:33 :)

[@MDUBZ-]

Might be worth getting a sheet of Perspex to put on the wall to go where the tyres meet the wall - easy to wipe down and keep clean and can come in a load of different colours - if you get a clear one you could create a bit of a custom bike collage behind it. Looks good i have a similar set up with not quite as much space.. where is the beer fridge? You might also want to fit a wall anchor so you can chain the bikes up for a bit of extra security... (ah edit just caught that bit at the end)

[@CeDubble]

Any guy with that many mountain bikes hanging on the wall of a friend of mines! ✊🏾😎

[@willber318]

Tip for painting the units use zinsser BIN primer it sticks to anything with very minimal sanding and anything sticks to it. 👍

[@tonyo4984]

You are going to need to wear sunglasses when you do your indoor training :-) Really good build, I'm dead jealous.

[@ianhill20101]

Those garage cupboards look better than most rented kitchens

[@danielaleksandrov6398]

If i were you i would put a board or something behind the back wheels so it doesnt scratch the wall but i think you already have that in mind.Otherwise a nice place you got there,good job Neil!

[@moton410]

Your turn your bars so you can fit them cleaner and closer together, but does that make it annoying to always have to straighten out your bars everytime you go for a ride?? Also I would love to see you do the whole process or what you do to save time doing that? Love the build and the cabinet look great their wood color.

[@nigelrandtoul8646]

Very envious, recycling the old kitchen great idea and the Venhill sticker on your toolbox took me back to my moto days, when I raced with Chris Ventress who started Venhill engineering and supplied all the cables in my bikes.

[@roichir7699]

Just some thoughts: - You may want to add some protection for teh wall where the rear wheels of the bikes hang. Otherwise it will look like crap really fast. So maybe some plywood or a sheet of metal or plastic. - For the wall mount you really don't need these pricy things. But you are sponsored so it's easy for you. - You may consider adding a vise for the bench. Comes in handy for lots of stuff.

[@RyanDanielsChannel]

Good to see the perfect colour brew to help the build 🙂

[@ferganix]

Very nice, Neil! Love the use of space.

[@geemail369]

Nice one - and bein able to repurpose an entire kitchen for cubbies and storage is a huge plus!

[@geoffyoung7822]

I was watching and saw your little one in there. Reminded me years ago we had a brand new kitchen done I was doing some work in there. We heard the cordless drill going my two year old daughter had got the drill and put about 10 holes. Through the doors. I got a major bollocking that day for leaving the drill out oops.

[@zapeweb]

Best part of the video: 4:31 to 4:34 !!! Congrats!! Wonderfull job!

[@jckgoldness]

baby Neil ❤

[@connorcampbell144]

I don't usually like yellow walls, but that looks amazing in your bike cave. By the way, Neil, Doddy said on Yesterdays GMBN Tech show he wants you to enter bike cave.

[@davidking3699]

Need too get the sound system in place... and consider LED strips instead of the fluoro fittings under the overhead cupboard... much nicer light and dimmable too... add some ambience when you are chilling out with an ale and sounds after a job well done...

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Very nice Bikecave/workshop Neil 👍 I'd like to extend our shed to make my bikecave bigger. Maybe somewhen.

[@TomCottle]

Looks good mate, skylight is a bonus that should make it quite nice spending time in there.

[@JR-ke4lj]

Awesome workshop... Dreaming about my own one🙏

[@shafiqjan1474]

Well played, good use of space, bikes by the exit, I am jealous of your little boys room and the washer & dryer in the space, cheers on the repurposing of the kitchen cabinets as well. My bike cave is on the way to having a hidden big screen behind a sliding tool wall. The homemade butcher block top workbench has spots for the surround sound stuff too. Blake's build was nice but this is a well prepared space the deserves some art and memorabilia

[@darladonnelly7805]

Best video !!! So cool

[@siddhant5068]

It is lot better , beautiful and awesome than previous garage.

[@12163498]

That burton sticker in the tool box. Old school

[@Jamp33]

Awesome vid!

[@craigevo]

The garage door looks decent better than the typical UK garage door, be good in have some info on it in the next vid 👍

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Could probably do with some insulation to keep the warmth inside.

[@greasycervelo]

whoa the top of your tool box gives me shivers

[@Techandtoolsreviews]

Great video !

[@g.ldutton1952]

You done well, Neil 👍

[@pottypotter110]

Sweet space dude 👍🏻

[@neilcheshire5726]

Nice job Neil!

[@janzeddrieck5801]

That's a proper shop.

[@sixonesix9429]

Nice. Bet Doddy will love coming to work on your bikes in there lol ;)

[@MrGrayFox0]

I guess it would be cool if you would post it on the GMBN- Tech Show to the Bike Cave too! Great job!

[@Graeleaf]

Nice! 🤘

[@duncan.kinggg]

The blue peg board and yellow wall looks like IKEA...... and i love itttt

[@canneriacerveza965]

Congrats

[@Andy-Mc]

Nice work mate, get those cupboards painted yellow too it will make the space feel bigger as they blend in

[@TimMillernapavalleyfilmworks]

Dang nice Neil!

[@WarMatt86]

Good Job Neil ! You might want to add something regarding your rear wheel directly on the wall (not good for your wall). Add a piece of wood or plastic to protect it from English mud ^^

[@neildonoghueMTB]

It’s number 5 on the jobs list 👍

[@Maxwaehrens]

@@neildonoghueMTB Also something on the floor. Maybe an old rug or like a muc-off bike mat, so you can place a wet bike in the rack whenever, like after a bike wash. Then the floor will require minimal cleaning

[@brettjohnson4574]

That's sick

[@calebw707]

neils back yessss!

[@YoutooWins]

Nice!

[@danj9443]

I don’t believe Neil used that small of a paint brush to paint the whole wall

[@2000BB6]

Neil tour of your new van!!!!!!

[@nvanpraag]

The skylights are winning!

[@marcelknop1]

Haha love it - ""I've probably been thinking about the layout for a year now""= also known as procrastination in some circles. I've been thinking about my bike cave for a few years now. I'm still looking for ideas and am not quite ready for the build yet 😂

[@jf8534]

Nice amount of light going in there.

[@inthedogghouse86]

Did my mans paint the whole room with that paint brush. Hahah. Awsome looking space.

[@charlesrobinson6444]

There’s something very satisfying about recycling furniture for workshops and other use. So thumbs up Neil for making use of material you don’t mind bashing. But question: why not have pivoting wall mounts? The entrance looks narrow and after a while I’d get frustrated with having to navigate through all the time.

[@shaikhrehan1628]

Very nice video I am so big fan bro your cycle is best

[@stev41007]

Hi Neal, looks great! Maybe some floor protector under the workstand?

[@tward349]

Looks awesome! Did I spot a road bike in there? Haha! (I'm more of a roadie but love both)

[@jameskatz3747]

very neat neil 😤

[@harperfilm4379]

You've heard of "Blake Builds"... now prepare yourself for "The Don Develops"

[@Cous1nJack]

Trainer next to radiator. Sweat box.

[@frankthetankricard]

It's a good use of that space, otherwise it would just collect boxes of stuff you should have thrown away years ago. Artwork on the wall is a good idea. Put on as much as you can, that paint color is devastating.

Beer fridge?

[@p4ult1]

Good work. Wack some PVA on that plywood work top. It will last loads longer

[@markponiente8363]

Cool

[@markdavis8430]

Top class apart from the colour It give me brain ake lol

[@funkyduck4743]

Neat job! I suggest some kind of protection on the wall for the back tire! (unless I didn't see it)

[@Cous1nJack]

The tyre will be ok. It’s a smooth wall; even been painted.

[@Dark__Thoughts]

Hopefully more secured this time around. If you wouldn't have mentioned the ground anchor at the end, then I would have.

[@mradam4430]

Just noticed you’ve spun the handlebars on your bikes, obvs. to get them closer to one another. Good idea, but is it a faf? I’ve just bought another bike, (n+1) and need to squeeze it into my bike shed, looks like an easier solution compared to having every other upside down.

[@nicoramirez748]

You guys should make some Neil Builds stickers and merch

[@MarciBlack7]

Yellow wasnt de best choice for wall color, because of the tires, anyway, nice bikecave😊

[@dopeytripod]

i upgraded my growshow room instead.....maybe in a few months I'll do the bike room

[@NS-zv9qf]

You need to move to America where we have 2-3 car garages.

[@Cyclemon1]

4:30-4:34 great help.

[@stephenmilam5562]

Not jealous at all neil

[@senanryan8476]

That’s all ur bikes😳 what about the giga and the downhill bike

[@nickmassey9104]

Nice one Neil .suggestions for you where the rear wheels touch the wall .stick Fablon plastic sheet ( many colours available ) 🙂

[@bristolbicylerider1825]

Really nice Neil but that yellow

[@markopolo9559]

Just wondering did you get the paint from Del Boy? I'm sure its the same fluorescent paint that he painted the indian restaurant on Only Fools and Horses. 😀😀😀😀

[@thomasmatthewson6728]

Really liked the video, great work on the workshop. But there really is a special place in hell for stock music... Drives me insane!

[@guyd4067]

Knew Mr D was a man of taste: Makita tools and a Bose speaker.

[@edwardwegelius6098]

How about vinyl wrapping units instead of sanding and painting? Loads of options

[@aegedusofficiel4008]

Inspiring ... but I've been said vertical position is bad for hydraulic fork. Mechanisms inside could seize or get clog. Any advice or opinion Neil ?

[@neilduffy1638]

How does that garage door open with the bikes hung so close? I’m presuming it’s an up n over?

[@matthewlaw8268]

Thought you also had an EMTB, motorbike and surfboard? where is all that going?

[@izacb9198]

Hi guys

[@amt27videos]

Is this garage drylined with a standard garage door?

[@youngchristy9481]

Box the piping in will look better

[@Arthur-mh2uo]

Guys please upload later, cause some of us are at school when you upload. But anyway great video guys, that garage looks great.

[@B19D91]

WAIT.... You actually painted the walls that color....?

[@jackkingmanmtb2679]

What made you choose that colour for the walls? 😂

[@parthabanerjee1337]

Neil looks like Dr. Strange!!🧐🧐

[@MarcusNesbitt4]

Where do you keep your other bikes? The giga, stamina, reactor, and Ebike are all missing! Feel free to add any other bikes Ive forgotten

[@MarcusNesbitt4]

Ive forgotten any DH bikes he has.

[@jorgeastbury7832]

What happend to the motorbike neil? That thing looked awesome

[@andersun16]

At first I didn't think I liked the yellow color on the walls, but after a few minutes I was positive I didn't like it.

[@treebeardmtb]

Not sure about the trainer next to the radiator...

[@craighill8211]

How do you open your garage door with the bikes in the way?

[@FnMcln]

Theyre double doors that open outwards

[@emilylor5328]

Love the bike design kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L and functionality. It is hard to align the front tired to center the disk brakes. The brake wheel touches the stationery side of the brake caliper and pad. I aired the tire up to 40 psi as the markings say 40-60psi. Left the house for a few hours and came back to an exploded innertube.All in all it seems to be a good bike. Have not ridden it yet though so that's the max of my knowledge. Update, put a new innertube made sure the tire was set properly and it did the same thing in under 20 minutes as second pic shows.

[@mcmuinshotta7455]

Was this done in neils new house neils previous garage which he done three yrs ago?

[@danandoliver3613]

Berm peak likes this post

[@bleuturff1277]

Does Neil still have the pole evolink?

[@harrybryson1130]

Pole stopped sponsoring them, they only did it for 2020

[@bleuturff1277]

@@harrybryson1130 oh shame I thought it was Neil’s personal bike it was a really cool build

[@MC_POV]

Where has the SR gone?