9 Money Saving Tips For Cycling On A Budget

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Top-level bikes, fancy kit and all sorts of accessories mean cycling can become very expensive. But it doesn’t need to be! Manon and Conor have 9 top tips and tricks for you to make cycling more budget friendly without losing any of the enjoyment. So, here’s how to stop wasting your money and have a great time riding your bike!
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0:28 All-road bike
1:32 Durable equipment
2:19 Make your own food
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4:45 Look after your chain
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7:27 Get a bike fit
8:20 Replace parts consistently
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@gcn 10 месяцев назад

What are your top money saving cycling tips? 💸🚴

@cauldron101 10 месяцев назад

Looking after your drivetrain saves you a lot. And it isn't just saving money, it also makes your rides smoother!

@Jari1973 10 месяцев назад

Stop cycling and any other possible sport 😂😂

@MRrandory 10 месяцев назад

Don’t crash

@Reedys_Digest 10 месяцев назад

Spend your money on clothing. Pound for pound quality clothing and second hand bike with say 105, make for some excellent value riding

@timothy24287 10 месяцев назад

@@Reedys_Digest I am the king of finding second hand deals. 700$ tarmac sl4 with dura ace, 450$ Madone H2 with 105, 725$ caadx and a 200$ magene semi smart trainer. All used, all in great working order. A good set of tools and RU-vid maintenance videos have gone a long way.

@AutoCAD681 10 месяцев назад

I like how Manon sits on top of a Pinerallo to talk about cycling on a budget

@florinovidiumatei4233 10 месяцев назад

Not any Pinarello. A 10k carbon road bike Pinarello.

@mathewrose2951 10 месяцев назад

And the camera pans to Conor from a set of SRAM Red cranks . . . such a budget option.

@cruachan1191 10 месяцев назад

I haven't priced it up but I'm willing to bet their Castelli clothes, along with the helmets and shoes, come to at least the same as my bike! Still good to see that GCN does videos that aren't just about bikes and kit most of us can't afford though.

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

We're very lucky to have some amazing bikes to ride but all the tips in this video should help anyone on any budget save a bit of money 🙌

@hugobci 10 месяцев назад

Yep. Sounds like those financial coachs telling you are no milionaire because you spend your money occasionaly drinking a nice capuccino

@xbob808x 10 месяцев назад

I was sponsored by Cannondale back in the day. Getting a free road + TT bike every year helped me save a lot of money 😂

@simonsepic 10 месяцев назад

Got any spare haha

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

That'll do it! 😂 What was the best Cannondale you rode?

@xbob808x 10 месяцев назад

@@gcn that's a tough one.... I think I have to go with the SuperSix Evo. Now I mostly ride gravel/mountain bikes, I miss having a super stiff frame to sprint on!

@andrewmcalister3462 10 месяцев назад

0:25 Conor and Manon swapping bikes never gets old. 😂

@andrewolsen5667 10 месяцев назад

My dad would always save money by befriending a local shop owner then buying the last season’s tech when it wasn’t on trend anymore. We’d be in 19mm when everyone else was on 23mm and didn’t move to 23mm until everyone was on to 25mm. Saved a lot of money by being a late adopter.

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

Hahahaha great point! Don't follow the crowds 🙌

@stevet2711 10 месяцев назад

I love all the GCN presenters! They seem like such a great group of people! Have a great day all!

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Steve! We Hope this video made your day a little better 🙌

@russellspeight5175 10 месяцев назад

Buy your winter kit in summer and vice virsa, it's usually heavily discounted.

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

Life hack unlocked 🙌

@rogersimmons8788 10 месяцев назад

Welcome back, Manon, we've missed you!

@jasonfenech5347 10 месяцев назад

Making your ride food is a huge saving tip, plus it tastes better.

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

Better... that all depends on your cookery skills 🧑‍🍳

@PhilOsGarage 10 месяцев назад

Cycling is as cheap or expensive as you make it. I commute on an old claud butler hybrid I bought from a local auction for £26, in a £15 jersey and £10 shorts. It’s been perfect, everything works and it even had new mtb stem and handlebars, as well as a pair of new schwalbe marathon plus tyres. Had a fantastic ride both ways today.

@MatthewMabborang 10 месяцев назад

Thanks GCN with Manon and Conor for the great and informative video/advice! I’ll have my first ever solo bikepacking for our long-week holiday next week and hoping it will be a fun and enjoyable experience for me! Thanks Conor and Manon for mentioning the bikepacking, maintenance, nutrition and training to properly prepare for my next cycling/bike adventure! 💖

@PumpkinVillage 10 месяцев назад

Like how Conner has to check his snacks prior to the ride. Happens in my house all the time. Have to have quality control you know!!! Bike on the trainer and some Bike Around the Word videos. Another great video. Take care, Al

@zeemon9623 10 месяцев назад

I think a major way to save lots of money in the long run is to become your own bike mechanic. If you can fix anything and everything on your bike, you will never need to pay another person for it. Tools are expensive, yes. But a surprising amount of maintenance can be performed with a set of hex keys and maybe some torx bits. And those obviously have applications beyond just bicycle maintenance. Plus, many of the more specific tools cost as much as paying a bike shop to use them once or maybe twice. Obviously I don't think bike mechanics shouldn't ever have customers but often doing things yourself will save astronomical amounts of money. It's like cooking. You should really do it yourself most of the time. Relatively few can afford to eat out every day.

@jamesmckenzie3532 10 месяцев назад

Don't forget that you need to get adequate tools. Don't buy cheap. In the U.S. Harbor Freight sells tools at great prices that are a good as the high end tools. Only buy bicycle specific tools from places like Park Tools (and you'll only have to buy once).

@zeemon9623 10 месяцев назад

@@jamesmckenzie3532 I did mention that tools are expensive but I mostly agree with your more specific statement. Adding to that, there is always the second hand market where you can buy quality tools for relatively cheap. And there are some tools that do the job well enough even if they are cheap. My bike stand was like $25 new. It's not an enormous amount of fun to use but it holds my bike up without any danger of tipping over or scratching it. I'd say the polar opposite here are torque wrenches. They are precision tools and precision has its price. The cheaper ones are more likely to be off by a significant margin. You might genuinely be better off guesstimating. To reiterate my point though: Often buying something from Park Tool once is likely the same cost as having a bike mechanic use it once. You pay for the service and the experience. If you can spend some time working on your bike, you'll save money.

@hussein.khazbak 10 месяцев назад

There are important things that cannot be neglected, such as transmissions, brakes, and tires, as you mentioned, but there are things that can be dispensed with, such as the search for speed or maximum comfort.

@bubblesezblonde 10 месяцев назад

Alway LOVE the Celtic duo's bike tips.

@matt_m126 9 месяцев назад

Doing your own mechanical work can also save you tons of money. The amount of people I see bringing their bike to the lbs to repair simple things like gear cable adjustments or even punctures is mind blowing.

@m4yd0g 10 месяцев назад

Learn how to do your own repairs, patch your tubes, build your own wheels. Buy tech that's a few generations older such as nine speed or 10 speed. Fitness Trumps upgrades.

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

How did you learn those skills? Wheel building can be pretty full on 😵‍💫

@timothy24287 10 месяцев назад

@@gcn have you seen RU-vid? Plenty of great tutorials out there. My first wheel took 8hrs to build and true, the second one that I did this weekend was just over 3hrs. Take your time and be patient.

@TheMrHardpunk 10 месяцев назад

How about a video on how to construct a winter ready wardrobe of clothing, how to layer, etc?

@KiranMachiraju 10 месяцев назад

I absolutely love how you guys are supporting bikepacking

@madmick9205 10 месяцев назад

With the cost of living really starting to bite, this type of content is so useful. I will check out the training vids for sure. Thanks..

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

Glad we could help! Cycling doesn't need to be a super expensive sport 👀

@madmick9205 10 месяцев назад

@@gcn I enjoyed looking at your training vids. I am defiantly going to use them. I can't afford Swift. But I do need some motivation. So yes, I love GCN really are helpful and entertaining too.

@madmick9205 10 месяцев назад

@@gcnP.S.what's the best second hand alloy bike frame I could buy please?

@PhilOsGarage 10 месяцев назад

@@gcncertainly not. Some great deals about, especially on good older used steel bikes that still have many miles left in them.

@joules531 10 месяцев назад

I ride a steel framed single speed. Chainrings, chains and sprockets last 10,000 miles, the frame will probably last longer than me, and it’s super fast. Campag parts are still super smooth despite being over forty years old, and that includes headset and pedals, which have done at least 150,000 miles without ever being stripped down. Maintenance costs are basically non existent, other than the occasional tyre or tube. Some good tips in your video, but I’m pretty sure that your bikes need quite a lot of expensive maintenance. If you really want to save money, it’s worth considering switching to a vintage steel framed single speed, made in an era where top components are made to last a very long time indeed.

@knitrundig4663 10 месяцев назад

Very useful thank you. Having had a couple of bike services that cost more (double) than a car service we have learned to check the chain, so much cheaper than a new cassette 😅

@francesstager997 10 месяцев назад

Love this video! Thanks Mates!

@goodcompanycoffee 10 месяцев назад

Top tips from all different aspects of cycling to consider. I’d say I do most of these when I can :)

@MysticFluff1 10 месяцев назад

Clean and lubed chain, a good chain wear indicator (not parktool) change it as it starts to stretch. I get 3-4 chains per cassette.

@kristofferohrn 10 месяцев назад

Great tips! Thanks

@fwod1867 10 месяцев назад

Manon 😊 Thanks for the tips Conor and Manon

@BixbyConsequence 10 месяцев назад

Here in the States, old bikes can be had for pennies on the dollar and are often barely used. As a side benefit replacement components may be cheaper as well as long as they're not so out-of-date as to have fallen out of stock.

@PhilOsGarage 10 месяцев назад

Still loads of old school components around for buttons. Freewheels for example can be bought new for just a few pounds / dollars / euros. These parts are still used today on budget bikes so will be available for years yet.

@CarlForde 10 месяцев назад

check your brake and shift cables too. Particularly the rear derailleur cable. They get frayed, or break, you could be calling for a ride home

@dalis994 10 месяцев назад

I'm happy with the Silca Synergetic. A bit expensive, still worth it

@rachelvasquez7826 10 месяцев назад

Highly recommend buying a bike secondhand. New bikes are ridiculously expensive and not superior to older models IMO.

@gerhardw.933 10 месяцев назад

I would suggest learning how you maintain/repair your bike. - change the inner tube/tires by yourself - check and pump up to the correct pressure before the ride - prepare spare inner tubes and a mini pump for your adventure - learn to replace cables - listen to your bike when riding. Strange, new sounds spell trouble. There are constant sales for everything, from parts, accessories, clothing, and even helmets and shoes. I built my bike myself, learning and saving big on my way! -

@PhilOsGarage 10 месяцев назад

Absolutely. I was fortunate that my dad taught me how to do all this as a kid. The ability to do your own maintenance saves a fortune, and bikes are simple enough that anyone can do it.

@ProfeTa6 10 месяцев назад

There are some apps where you can log your bike's mileage and It's a good way to know what might need replacing such as chain and other wear parts. Also a chain checker is inexpensive and good to have around the garage and occasionally use.

@babbleboyquito 10 месяцев назад

Something I learned early on: buy cheap, buy twice. If you really want to upgrade to something of better quality but is more expensive, just save the money until you are able to buy it. Don't be tempted to buy something cheaper and use it for the meantime. It won't be as fun, and it will cost you more. Also, don't buy something with the assumption that you will be able to sell it later on.

@omicron942 10 месяцев назад

Something I learned early on: buy expensive, buy once and then buy cheap after. Anything too flash gets nicked with a prejudice around my local.

@jamesmckenzie3532 10 месяцев назад

However, buy some you CAN afford. Don't buy an S-Works when a lower level is sufficient for what you are doing. I made that mistake and I'm really upset that a lower level would have been delivered faster and be more maintainable within my current budget restraints.

@grahamaustin9085 10 месяцев назад

That depends on what you are buying - is a £3,000 bike cheap to you? Or do you save up for a £7,000 bike whicch will make an infinitessimal difference?

@graemejwsmith 10 месяцев назад

Own nutrition - that is a HUGE money saver. Even Fig Newtons, or supermarket brand breakfast carb/sugar bars are huge money savers compared to "made for the bike".

@marklanders630 10 месяцев назад

This seems to have been made for professional cyclists that are competing full-time. For the rest of the world, buy used and do all of your own maintenance. Buy one quality set of bibs. Don't bring food.

@thelonesculler 10 месяцев назад

Ebay and clearance stock. My fast bike is built entirely on ebay gambits and stock that was getting cleared out. The result is a Tarmac S-Works SL5 running Ultegra 6800 and deep section wheels for just under £2k

@user-ns2lw8ne6x 10 месяцев назад

A great topic and tips GCN. 😊 🇵🇭

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! 🤗 We hope these tips help you ride more 🙌

@stanleyuk1 10 месяцев назад

My advice - don’t buy the cheapest things like clothes etc. few pounds more save you a lot in the future. Try to buy winter clothes on summer and summer clothes in winter 😊 Buy things you need in January, lots of sales after Christmas. Try to learn how to maintenance your bike. Lot of tutorials on yt. Never ever take your bike to Halfords 😂

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

Some great tips here! 🙌 Paying a little extra is always good, if you can afford to.

@bowak 10 месяцев назад

I agree, and you don't have to spend that much more. I find that Altura & Endura kit lasts for a very long time, is good quality and only mid-priced.

@cruachan1191 10 месяцев назад

I'm just glad I'm not paying Conor's food bill, cos he never seems to stop eating. 🤣

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

We made sure it wasn't in his contract 😂

@UcanTospa 10 месяцев назад

Tell the exact cost of all your expenses to your wife. After that your expenses will be greatly reduced like magic. You can thank me later. (Flies away)

@BIIIKES 10 месяцев назад

😂😂😂

@main_stream_media_is_a_joke 10 месяцев назад

Best advice......do not fall for the marketing shills who push "gravel cycles" just because someone "lends" them their top tier extravagantly priced cycle for their RU-vid videos.

@bababaanarama 10 месяцев назад

Never buy topper end groupset (components). Rival/105 is enough an saves a lot of money in long term

@norman-str3ss88 10 месяцев назад

laughs in Tiagra...

@bababaanarama 10 месяцев назад

@@norman-str3ss88 great value cassettes and cranks from 10x times. Best for a cheap TT Build :)

@PhilOsGarage 10 месяцев назад

I commute on old Shimano SIS components which still perform very well, the shifting is really good when it’s set up properly.

@AnttiJumppainen 10 месяцев назад

Good advice and she good(lovely/sassy).

@cameronyny 10 месяцев назад

i need a helmet that holds my sunglasses like manon! so cool i’m inspired

@TheHaitian 10 месяцев назад

Keep your bike as clean as possible. It can be a hassle to have to get into the habit of cleaning it after every ride but it'll help you save the pennies in the long run.

@alfonsorodriguez9055 10 месяцев назад

Just upgraded from a trek fx2 to a giant contend ar1 i love it.

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

Nothing gets us more fired up for riding like new bike day 🙌

@238949 10 месяцев назад

Definitely agree with, winter kit in summer sales, summer kit in the winter. Great video, homemade food a la Conor looked tasty, shame about those with the green eyed monster, if you can afford a fancy pants bike and you have a good job, buy the fancy pants bike, if your friend turned up on a Pinarello would you stop cycling with them and ignore any of their advice? Lovely to have Manon back with us 🤩🤩

@benjaminmuller5261 10 месяцев назад

Tip 10: Rim Brakes :D

@vongdong10 10 месяцев назад

Honestly, how could they overlook buying used? The market is flooded with good and well priced 2nd hand bikes

@SyLens1 10 месяцев назад

biggest money saving tip if u ever get serious about racing etc. if u are looking for a new racing bike. do a bikefit first and build a bike with a LBS and your bikefitter that fits ur body

@MikeMassey-fi5of 10 месяцев назад

Conor are your kits custom made? I’m almost as tall and can’t find race cut jerseys to fit.

@Z-u-m-a 10 месяцев назад

Re buying an all-rounder bike that can take wider tyres - also check the maximum width it can take with mudguards. Mine can take 32mm without but only 25mm with, which is a bit annoying in winter.

@BixbyConsequence 10 месяцев назад

This is where touring bikes really shine. Can fit wide tires and there are plenty of mounting points for add-ons like guards, racks and more.

@ndennan67 10 месяцев назад

Had a guy in the LBS try and sell me a set of the new GP5000 AS tires when I was replacing my tires last week. And I was like I think I’ll stick with the older GP 4 seasons tire and save the extra 60 quid

@robburton3255 9 месяцев назад

Best advice I’ve ever received: BUY ONCE, CRY ONCE. This means get what you want (within reason) the first time. You won’t have to upgrade if you spend a little more the first time.

@billkallas1762 10 месяцев назад

One way to save money, is instead of paying through the nose to enter Grand Fondos, find clubs that put on old fashioned "Century" rides. In the US, Fondos cost over $100, while "Century" rides cost $25 to $30. (Not sure if they still have them in the UK) Both supply food and water rest stops, but Century rides are not Timed "events". (You "time" yourself) Another way to "save" money, is to buy used gear from people you know.

@Dominika-ry5re 10 месяцев назад

If possible, borrow and test before you commit to buying. Speaking from my own mistakes (bag and computer), some things sound great in theory and have great reviews but when you use them you realise that they are not what you imagined, but then it's too late to return them.

@leedorney 10 месяцев назад

Cook with Conor 👍😁

@davidroberts6766 10 месяцев назад

Connor, I am 2.04 m , 135kilos….what is a good budget model for big guys?

@Guenther-Eichinger 10 месяцев назад

No for brakepads on budget when you are a heavy guy like me!! I only use performance pads to get the most stoping power out of them

@PapaPaul723 10 месяцев назад

Buy used. Especially if you are handy. A quality bike several yrs old and collecting dust can be had for half the price or less. Spend a bit of time getting it lubed up and some fresh tires and you are way ahead of the game. Unless you are an age group winner with a stopwatch, you won't notice the performance difference. Also upgrading wheels and tires on a quality used bike gains a big performance jump. An upgraded frame only saves you a pound or two. Again normal people won't notice the weight, especially if you have a few to lose yourself. 8-) PS Did a tri last weekend and racked up next to a 50 ish guy with a 15 yr old Ridley, no upgrades. He won his age group. Quality used bikes still perform on high levels. You can save money for coaching.

@playchess24 10 месяцев назад

I like cycling❤

@chrisridesbicycles 10 месяцев назад

„positioning is key“. Buy at the right time. At the end of the season you can get things like helmets a LOT cheaper.

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

End of season sales can be great for swooping in on those discounts 🙌

@BurgerTime7441 10 месяцев назад

Good tips. Though: @4:44 don't fall for their advertisement here - you DO NOT need to buy lubes like that. You can make your own for WAYYYYY less money. Either traditional oil type lube (25% motor oil and 75% minteral spirits -- though you may want to play around with using a mix of more spirits for cleaning and then perhaps a heavier lube (with more oil or perhaps some gear oil)). Or - for waxing - note that using plain parafin wax, which you could buy in bulk cheap, gives a more efficient chain than any and every type of oil based lubes - nearly all the benefit that you'd get from commercial wax lube products with special metals in them, but for way less money. Having some really cheap materials to clean and lube your chain will help encourage you to clean if often. If you wax and do it well, your chain might last 5x more km of riding than most people would get with common lubing and cleaning methods.

@BixbyConsequence 10 месяцев назад

For a few dollars you can get a quart of chainsaw bar oil that will keep your chains lubricated from now until Rapture.

@PhilOsGarage 10 месяцев назад

For a commuter basic 3 in 1 machine oil is fine. It’s a bit messy but reliable

@whatwelearned 10 месяцев назад

Spend on bibs, scrimp on jerseys

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

Interesting! How much do you scrimp on a jersey? 👀

@whatwelearned 10 месяцев назад

@@gcn Something in the £25-40 range. For bibs I'd consider three times that.

@brianphillips7696 10 месяцев назад

Shop the clearance racks for the jersey. Yesterday I got one for cheap that was surplus to an event. I don’t mind the event logos. Hard to find one at any price in my size.

@donwinston 10 месяцев назад

Buy from China! Yoeleo, Winspace, Elite Wheels, Panda Podium, Ali Express(sometimes a roll of the dice). Learn how to tune up your own bike. Don't penny pinch on cycling clothes, especially shoes.

@ELMARIACHI13 10 месяцев назад

I`ve never understood why people go out,and,buy $10,000+ bicycles.With that amount of money you could put a deposit on a house,buy a car,or go on a holiday etc,etc.Having an expensive bike brings many problems,especially if it`s stolen,or components break down.Apppreciate your 9 money saving tips though.Keep up the good work GCN. 👍🚴🚴‍♂🚴‍♀

@gcn 10 месяцев назад

Everyone is different and has there own wants/needs. $10,000 is a lot of money but if cycling is your passion and you can afford it then thats all good 🙌

@PhilOsGarage 10 месяцев назад

If you are spending $10k on a bike it’s likely you already have a car, or simply don’t want one.

@rokibuca 10 месяцев назад

buy your gear at Decathlon they have quality stuff and cheap

@jirinavratil6232 10 месяцев назад

Well, in the case of chain I found out that financially its better for me to change chain with a cassette at the same time once a year... Like really I ride 7-8 000 km per year on my trek bike last 3 years and in the meantime I should change my chain at least 4, better 5 times per year. But If I sum the price of these 5 chains, it actually cost more than just one chain and one cassette... :D So I am changing these just once per year and I have no problem what so ever (financially and not even mechanical- technical problems). Although my chain is quite stretched after these months and thousands of kilometres of riding, chain haven´t been dropping or snapping for 2 years, So I have not problem with that :)

@litespud 10 месяцев назад

Waxing = great. However, using pretty much any Silca product = the anti-money saver. Almost any wax works fine - I even melted some unwanted scented candles into the crockpot - my chain worked just as well

@jamesmckenzie3532 10 месяцев назад

Only one of these tips really make sense: Take care of your chain. Failure to do this can be quite expensive. A new chain costs anout USD 50, a new cassette about USD 150. You don't need to wax your chain, but you need to keep it clean and lubed. Replace when worn (and you don't need a 50 USD chain checker, a 99 cent wooden or steel, one foot ruler will do). Keeping up on chain maintenance will save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars, Euros, or Pounds. Also, keep up on the other side, brakes will save money too.

@BixbyConsequence 10 месяцев назад

A good SRAM chain is considerably less than $50 as long as you steer clear of hollow pins and similar baloney.

@jonpetterbergman 10 месяцев назад

The 'do it all'-bike that replaces two bikes tends to cost about the same as three bikes.

@matt_acton-varian 10 месяцев назад

Another money saving tip; save your ride food for during the ride, Connor!

@cdcdcd6777 10 месяцев назад

moneysaving tips when you have a pinarello ... LMAO

@miroslawkobus1491 10 месяцев назад

A bit hypocritical of my experience, but I'm sure I'm not the worst - Trust what you have and use it to the utmost, instead of thinking that you need an expensive "marginal gain" piece of kit to improve your riding, and pinning all hope for a better experience only on the next parcel in the mail. Bling may not obviously be a primary motivation, but with the amount of cycle gear packaging I've gone through, it's still subconsciously, insidiously there.

@AllThingsSportsMikeMcIntyre 9 месяцев назад

While I love GCN, I found it funny how the first thing to save money was to buy a bike.

@Bungle2010 7 месяцев назад

It's slightly hard to cycle without a bike.

@rostff 10 месяцев назад

Best saving tip learned on this channel: buy an eurobike 😂

@cyclingxventures 10 месяцев назад

I just give my bike to my LBS and tell the owner: Do whatever is necessary!

@marks4471 10 месяцев назад

Conor should have been a basketball player!

@abhimawa1 10 месяцев назад

He’s so tall that his bike looks like a mini velo

@PoulHansenDK 10 месяцев назад

Save by getting a "bikefit" at 300 £ ?? Or measure up a bike you know and feel comfortable with and transfer the measurements to a new bike.? And maybe find a dealer with demo saddles to find a new/better one. How did people ever get out riding, before the bikefitting business was invented ?

@main_stream_media_is_a_joke 10 месяцев назад

300+ $ "bike fit" is for loosers. It's either got to be 1000$ at least for a "proper" fit or go home. Seriously wtf falls for these bike fit nonsense? Its like people have just stopped using sense and just depend on "experts" for things that our parents knew without the need for these dubious "experts".

@PoulHansenDK 10 месяцев назад

@@main_stream_media_is_a_joke Next thing will be to take a course before you ever go riding. No matter what you want to start nowadays, you have to have a course. I wonder how the first instructors learned THEIR skills? 😮

@jdmcdorce876 10 месяцев назад

"Bike fit" prior to purchase is merely a means to get around the fundamental flaws associated with bike sizing by the manufacturers and lack of effort by many local bike shops in assuring that their customer is getting a bike aligned with their individual geometry, flexibility, and fitness at time of purchase. Rider height and "Crotch over top bar" may be a starting point, but doesn't do much good if the rider can't comfortably reach the hoods and controls, let alone the drops. Under current conditions, I can understand the "need" for a "bike fit" prior to purchase, particularly to protect one's investment, but it is largely to overcome shortcomings in the overall bike industry.

@PhilOsGarage 10 месяцев назад

It’s likely that a £700 bike with a £300 bike fit will be better than a £1000 one without one.

@pata_rick 10 месяцев назад

Tip No1: get sponsored!

@LovetheIPAs 10 месяцев назад

Do A LOT of research before buying an ebike. Recommend you buy an ebike from a company that has been in the bike industry for decades. Beware buying online, sight-unseen can bring a bunch of problems. Problems we've encountered in the bike shop: a) buying online can make it difficult to contact the manufacturer if there is an issue that is not a standard bike-repair issue (lights don't work, LCD console doesn't work, etc). You're buying a bike to ride it, not so it sits in the shop waiting for the manufacturer to send a replacement part. b) it's tough for your LBS to change a tube on a fat-a** tire if the wheel is a heavy steel wheel that can't be completely removed from the frame (a rear-hub drive ebike that doesn't have a removable/detachable cord from the battery to the hub) c) folding a 50+ pound ebike isn't easy, regardless of what the advertising shows d) when you buy a known brand from a LBS, the techs there have been trained to work on those bikes and parts are generally available quickly.

@josephgreenwald 10 месяцев назад

Ride rim be fastest then riding disc be slower

@willjones7132 10 месяцев назад

IT'S SIMPLE: Buy used, don't buy cycling specific nutrition, don't buy cycling specific clothing, don't pay to race(or pay the winner), don't take airplanes and use hotels to go on "epic" rides. If you want to not spend money but want the same experience as someone who does you should get real, some people actually work and sacrifice for what they have not just tack it on top like you think.

@PhilOsGarage 10 месяцев назад

A pair of shorts and a jersey can be very cheap and transform both comfort and speed on the bike, well worth the very small investment.

@willjones7132 10 месяцев назад

@@PhilOsGarage lol, I did a TT in rolled up pants and a t shirt, unofficially voted best kit by the organizers, I wasn't going for a win, but yeah at some point if your looking to be competitive or comfortable using certain saddles I agree, but on the flip side if your complaining about spending or how expensive cycling is they are 100% unnecessary.

@reecedawson6113 10 месяцев назад

Ebay? Just know what your looking for

@montrose252 10 месяцев назад

Buy a 2nd hand rim brake bike!

@richardmulligan2540 10 месяцев назад

Yes…that’s exactly what I did

@sanaez 10 месяцев назад

ВЕЛОСИПЕДЫ ЭТО ДОРОГО🤑🙄

@sanaez 10 месяцев назад

BICYCLES ARE VERY EXPENSIVE

@tekink8143 10 месяцев назад

Don't be cheap and buy the best bike that fits you best and you can afford the first time around. Bikes depreciate fast. Upgrading components individually at a later time will cost way more than buying a good complete bike from the get go. Buy stuff off-season when on sale. End of August is when new model bikes are announced and old ones go on sale. Better yet buy barely used bikes. I scored a $10K 22lbs full carbon XTR MTB Santa Cruz with reserve wheels for $4K. Buy extra tires, tubes, chain, cassette, pads any other wear&tear items on sale. Be one step behind the latest 12 spd 13 spd etc. That 10 or 11spd on sale does the same job and maor disount and shifts better. Just scored some new MTB shoes 50% off and looking to buy spare tires and chains for next season.

@Aeysir 10 месяцев назад

Sell your motorbike, that way you can buy more bicycles...

@bagofchips55 10 месяцев назад

Buy more bikes to spread out wear and tear

@woodee8948 10 месяцев назад

Yeah invest in a TSB personal account, try running a yts scheme/study hard get a descent job, stop complaining, start doing and have less worries. Leave the £10k Treks to old men and people with no children or investment bankers.