How To Buy Your First Mountain Bike | The GMBN Guide
Summary
TLDRThis video serves as a comprehensive guide for beginners looking to buy their first mountain bike. It covers essential aspects such as budget, bike types (hardtail vs. full suspension), frame materials (aluminum vs. carbon), and key components like brakes, gears, and suspension. The guide also discusses different riding styles, geometry, and wheel sizes. Collaborating with Decathlon, the video emphasizes affordable, entry-level bikes and explains the importance of upgrading certain parts. Additionally, it touches on e-bikes, second-hand purchases, and maintenance tips to help new riders make informed decisions.
Takeaways
- 🚵♂️ Welcome to the mountain bike community! Buying your first mountain bike can be overwhelming with so many options.
- 💰 Budget is key! For around £250, you can get a decent entry-level bike, and for about £600, you'll find bikes capable of handling technical trails.
- 🛠️ Hardtail bikes are lighter, simpler, and easier to maintain, while full suspension bikes offer more comfort and control but are more expensive.
- ⛰️ Determine your riding style! Cross-country bikes are built for fitness and efficiency, while trail bikes handle technical terrain like jumps and drop-offs.
- 🚲 Frame materials matter! Aluminum frames are common in entry-level bikes, offering great value, while carbon fiber is lighter but more expensive.
- ⚙️ Gears and brakes are important! Entry-level bikes might have fewer gears and basic rim brakes, but upgrading to disc brakes, especially hydraulic ones, improves control.
- 🔧 Suspension matters! Entry-level bikes often have a suspension fork, but spending more offers better, adjustable suspension, increasing comfort and control.
- 🔄 Wheel sizes vary! 27.5-inch wheels offer agility, while 29-inch wheels roll over bumps more smoothly, offering more grip and control.
- 👟 Don't forget pedals! Bikes often come without quality pedals, so consider investing in flat or clipless pedals based on your riding needs.
- ♻️ Second-hand bikes can offer savings, but inspect carefully for damage. Decathlon's ‘Second Life’ scheme offers refurbished bikes at discounts, with peace of mind.
Q & A
What is the first thing to consider when buying a mountain bike?
-The first thing to consider is how much you'd like to spend. There's no right amount, but entry-level bikes start at around £250, and for £600, you can get a bike capable of riding technical single-track terrain.
What are the main differences between hardtail and full suspension bikes?
-Hardtail bikes have no rear suspension, making them lighter, less complex, easier to maintain, and more affordable. Full suspension bikes add comfort and control but are generally more expensive and complex due to the rear shock system.
What type of mountain biking should you consider when choosing a bike?
-Mountain biking can be divided into cross-country (fitness-focused) and trail riding (more technical and capable of handling obstacles like jumps and drop-offs). The bike's geometry and components should match the type of riding you plan to do.
What frame materials are common for entry-level to mid-level mountain bikes?
-Most entry-level to mid-level mountain bikes have aluminium frames, which are durable and affordable. Carbon fiber frames are found in higher-end bikes, offering lighter and stiffer builds but at a higher cost.
Why is bike weight important, and how can manufacturers reduce it?
-A lighter bike is easier to pedal and control. Manufacturers reduce weight by using higher-grade materials, clever tube profiling, and lighter components like air forks instead of coil springs.
What are the advantages of disc brakes over rim brakes on a mountain bike?
-Disc brakes, especially hydraulic ones, provide more consistent and powerful braking with better control. They're particularly useful in off-road conditions and require less effort to operate compared to rim brakes.
What is the difference between a 1x, 2x, and 3x drivetrain system?
-A 1x system has one chainring at the front and fewer gears, making it simpler and lighter. A 2x or 3x system has two or three chainrings, offering more gears and a wider range, but it's heavier and more complex.
What wheel sizes are common on modern mountain bikes, and what are the pros and cons of each?
-Most modern mountain bikes come with 27.5-inch or 29-inch wheels. Larger 29-inch wheels roll over obstacles more easily and provide more control, while 27.5-inch wheels are more maneuverable and quicker to accelerate.
What should you look for in a suspension fork for an entry-level bike?
-For an entry-level bike, look for an air suspension fork, which is lighter and more adjustable than a coil spring fork. The amount of travel (80mm to 130mm) depends on the type of terrain you plan to ride.
What are some important factors to consider when buying a second-hand mountain bike?
-When buying second-hand, check for frame damage, the condition of the suspension, and consumables like tires and grips. Make sure the bike is from a reputable brand, and verify that it hasn't been stolen.
Outlines
🚴♂️ Joining the Mountain Biking Community: Where to Start
The first step in buying your mountain bike is deciding your budget, with options ranging from entry-level bikes around £250 to more advanced models near £600. Higher-end bikes are lighter, stiffer, and come with sophisticated components, but you should also save some budget for essential accessories like helmets, pedals, and shoes. Decathlon offers a wide range of entry-level options, and this guide will walk you through understanding bike types, what to look for, and how to determine a good deal.
🔍 Hardtail vs. Full Suspension: Key Differences
The two primary bike types are hardtail (no rear suspension) and full suspension (both front and rear suspension). Hardtail bikes are simpler, lighter, and more affordable, while full suspension bikes offer better comfort and control but at a higher cost. A good full suspension bike starts at around £600. It's essential to decide between the cross-country and trail categories, depending on whether you want a fitness-oriented or more technical trail-riding experience.
🏗️ Frame Materials: Aluminum vs. Carbon Fiber
The most common mountain bike frame materials are aluminum and carbon fiber. Aluminum is popular in entry-level to mid-level bikes due to its durability and lower cost, while carbon fiber is lighter but more expensive. Aluminum frames are also easier to repair and recycle. Manufacturers often emphasize bike weight as an important factor, and lighter frames provide a better riding experience. For beginners, aluminum offers excellent value, though carbon frames are ideal for those with a higher budget.
🚵 Geometry and Bike Design: How It Affects Your Ride
Bike geometry significantly affects performance, with cross-country bikes designed for speed and efficiency and trail bikes for technical terrain and stability. Entry-level bikes often come with lower-tier group sets, which are sufficient for beginner riders. Understanding gear ratios and the difference between systems (like 1x or 2x setups) can help you select the right bike for your needs. Brake types are also crucial, with hydraulic disc brakes offering superior control compared to mechanical discs or rim brakes.
⚙️ Suspension, Wheels, and Tires: What to Look For
Suspension plays a big role in comfort and control, with air shocks providing better adjustability and lighter weight compared to coil springs. The travel range of the suspension should match the terrain you intend to ride. Mountain bike wheels now come in two sizes: 27.5 and 29 inches, with larger wheels providing better control and smaller wheels offering more agility. Entry-level bikes may come with cheaper wheels, but upgrading to lighter, stronger options can enhance the ride.
🚴 Pedals and Personalization: Choosing the Right Setup
Most entry-level bikes don’t come with high-quality pedals, so riders have the choice between flat pedals (usable with regular shoes) and clipless pedals (which require specific shoes for better pedaling efficiency). Women-specific bikes often have custom features like specialized saddles and shorter stems. However, most bikes can be adjusted to fit any rider. It's important to ensure brake levers and other contact points are comfortable for your body and riding style.
🔧 Price Points: What You Get for Your Money
For around £300, the Rockrider ST100 is a solid entry-level option with an aluminum frame, 27.5-inch wheels, and 21 gears. Moving up to around £600, the Rockrider ST540s provides a full suspension system with hydraulic disc brakes, better components, and a more robust design for technical terrain. At £900, the Rockrider ST900s offers even lighter, higher-quality parts, fewer gears with a 1x11 system, and advanced suspension features for enhanced performance on challenging trails.
💡 High-End Features and Upgrades: Going the Extra Mile
At higher price points, mountain bikes like the Rockrider ST900s come with more advanced technology, such as air suspension and remote lockouts for smoother transitions. These bikes often have lighter wheels and tubeless-ready tires, which enhance performance. High-end aluminum frames can be lighter and more durable than lower-end carbon fiber frames. Upgrading components like wheels, brakes, and even adding a dropper post can significantly improve your ride experience.
🔋 The Rise of E-Bikes: Expanding Your Riding Potential
E-bikes are increasingly popular due to their ability to assist with pedaling, making it easier to ride further and faster, especially in hilly terrain. Although they are heavier and more expensive than traditional bikes, e-bikes like the Rockrider E-ST100 feature a 250W motor, a 380Wh battery, and provide over two hours of assisted riding. E-bikes allow riders to overcome fitness barriers and explore more challenging terrain with ease.
🛠️ Buying Second-Hand: Risks and Considerations
While buying second-hand can save money, it comes with risks. You need to check for frame damage, worn parts, and potential maintenance costs. Reputable brands and schemes like Decathlon’s 'Second Life' offer peace of mind with refurbished bikes that come with warranties and discounts. When buying second-hand, it's crucial to inspect the bike carefully and ensure you're not contributing to bike theft. If you're unsure, seek advice from experienced riders or communities.
📏 Sizing and Next Steps: Finding Your Perfect Fit
After deciding on a bike, the next important step is choosing the right size. Luckily, there are videos available to help with this. Proper sizing ensures a comfortable and efficient ride, tailored to your body. Additionally, consider watching related beginner videos on skills like using clipless pedals. Once you've picked out your bike, it’s time to dive into the details like accessories and other riding essentials.
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Keywords
💡Mountain Bike
💡Hardtail
💡Full Suspension
💡Frame Material
💡Cross Country
💡Trail Riding
💡Disc Brakes
💡Suspension Travel
💡Wheel Size
💡Group Set
Highlights
Welcome to the mountain bike community! This guide helps beginners understand different types of bikes and what to look for.
For around £250, you can get a decent entry-level bike. Spending more, like £600, offers a bike capable of handling technical terrain.
Hardtail bikes are lighter, less complex, easier to maintain, and more affordable compared to full suspension bikes.
Full suspension bikes provide more comfort and control but are more expensive due to added complexity.
Consider whether you'll be riding cross-country or technical trails, as this will affect your choice of bike geometry and capability.
Aluminum frames are the standard for entry-level to mid-level bikes, offering great value and durability.
Lightweight bikes improve the riding experience by being easier to pedal and control.
Look for bikes with air forks and shocks, as they are lighter and offer better adjustability than coil versions.
The number of gears isn't always the most important feature; simpler 1x systems are common in mid- to high-end bikes for ease of use.
Hydraulic disc brakes are highly recommended for better control and performance, especially in more advanced terrain.
Suspension travel matters: 80mm is good for general riding, 100-120mm is better for cross-country, and 130mm+ is suited for more challenging terrain.
27.5-inch wheels offer more maneuverability, while 29-inch wheels provide better control and stability over rough terrain.
Investing in better quality wheels, such as those that are tubeless-ready, can improve your riding experience and reduce the risk of punctures.
E-bikes are growing in popularity, offering assistance for longer, more challenging rides with the added power of motors and batteries.
Secondhand bikes are a more affordable option, but make sure to check for frame damage, suspension condition, and other key parts before buying.
Transcripts
you want to buy your first mountain bike
amazing decision best one you've ever
made and welcome to the mountain bike
community but it can be quite
overwhelming there's so many different
styles and brands of bike knowing where
to start can be quite daunting so in
this guide i'm going to talk through all
different types of bike what you should
be looking for and what represents a
good deal to do a proper job of this
we've teamed up with decathlon who have
a great range of bikes for all abilities
but particularly aimed at the entry
level it's a great place to come show
just how many bikes they have in store
this information should help you out
whichever brand you finally decide to go
for
the first thing you need to establish is
how much you'd like to spend and there's
no right amount when it comes to buying
your first mountain bike
but for around 250 pounds you can get
yourself a decent entry level bike and
for about 600 pounds you can get a bike
that's more than capable of riding
technical single track terrain generally
speaking the more you spend bites become
lighter stiffer more
capable with more sophisticated
components although i'd suggest not
spending all your budget on the bike and
saving some for some essential spares
and accessories like helmets pedals and
shoes
right let's start on the important
things to consider when buying a bike
first the bike type so you have hard
tails and full suspension bike hardtail
no rear suspension generally speaking
they are lighter less complex easier to
maintain and more affordable
full suspension bikes they add comfort
add control but they're more expensive
than a hardtail with equivalent
components on there generally speaking
because they're just more complex you've
got extra components like the rear shock
good full suspension bike starts at
around 600 pounds so they're the two
most common bikes you see out there
hardtails full spencer you do get fully
rigid bikes but they're kind of a bit
more niche so once you've looked at that
you then need to think about what you're
going to be doing on this bike there's
lots of different categories of mountain
biking but if we split into two to keep
it simple there's the cross country
fitness end then there's the trail end
where you'd like to be riding slightly
more technical trails where the bike's
gonna need to be more capable of
tackling trail obstacles like jumps and
drop-offs so built more sturdily uh not
as light potentially and as efficient as
a cross-country bike that's aimed at
pedaling fast going far really at the
fitness end of riding
the most common frame materials for
mountain bikes are aluminium or carbon
fiber there are other options like steel
and titanium but they are quite rare
it's probably fair to say that entry
level to mid-level bikes are aluminium
whereas mid-leveled high level of carbon
fiber uh that's not to say that there
aren't high-level alloy bikes out there
there definitely are some people it's
still the no-nonsense durability of
alloy frames that they love even if
they're spending the big bucks carbon
fiber is lighter and stiffer than
aluminium but more expensive to
manufacture also note that not all
materials whether aluminium or carbon
are created equally as a rule of thumb
the more money you pay for a frame the
lighter and the better quality the
greater the material and the
manufacturing will be for both carbon
and aluminium bikes aluminium can also
be more easily repaired and recycled
once it comes to the end of its life
than carbon can if you've seen anything
so far about mountain biking and
marketing you'll probably see how bike
manufacturers love to talk about how
lightweight their bikes are why is that
so important well a lightweight yet
strong bike is just going to be easier
to pedal up down and along and trying to
get the lightest bike you can for your
money is probably going to have a
positive
effect on your riding experience
manufacturers can remove weights in the
frame using a higher grade material or
through clever tube profiling to remove
excess material from where it's not
needed they can also remove weight by
specking a better fork and shock for
example an air fork or shock is lighter
than a coil sprung version for your
first bike i'd recommend going with an
aluminium frame it's what most people go
for and it gives you great value if you
have got the cash for a carbon one then
go for it but aluminium will be more
than up to the job
ask yourself the question where am i
gonna be riding the bike and what type
of riding will i be doing and the
geometry or to keep it simple the shape
of the bike will make a difference to
how that bike performs
some bikes will do everything but
they'll be better at one air and the
other and definitely look at whether you
want to be riding that cross-country
fitness or you're gonna be riding the
trails bombing downhills and flying off
jumps bikes with more relaxed geometry
so slacker head angles shorter stems and
wider bars are better at the trails type
of riding bombing downhills whereas
cross-country bikes will have steeper
head angles and longer stems to get that
weight more balanced towards the front
end of the bike
entry-level bikes tend to have those
group sets the lower end of the
hierarchy which makes sense and they're
perfectly good for your first bike but
it's worth looking at all the parts now
because sometimes to get the bike at the
price point the manufacturers will sort
of substitute out some parts of the
group set some non-branded parts not
necessarily a bad thing they can be
great value also take a look at how many
gears the bike has it's not necessary
the more gears you got the better this
bike here has got a small ratio cassette
on the back so quite tightly spaced
together and it's got a rear derailleur
to change on the back and one on the
front this has got two chain rings some
bikes have three that's called two buy
or three buy some only have one the one
by system has a single chain up front
but this is what all mid high level
mounting bikes have it's simpler it's
lighter you've got the big wide range
cassette on there so you still get a
great range of gears and it's just
easier to use brakes are a really
important part of the group set and your
off-road riding experience entry-level
bikes might have rim brakes or more
commonly these v-brakes here
but when your riding starts to improve
and start riding more advanced terrain
they're really gonna want disc brakes
mechanical discs are better hydraulic
disc brakes are the best disc brakes
offer consistent and powerful braking
with better control and you only need to
use one or two fingers it's worth noting
if you do go for an entry level bike
with rim brakes try and get a bike that
has the tabs on the frame and fork for
the disc brakes and the routing so it's
future-proof if you do decide to get
disc brakes it will fit that bike
most mountain bikes will have a
suspension fork at least from around 600
pounds and upwards you start looking at
full suspension bikes and again the more
money you spend the more sophisticated
those suspension units are likely to be
so
better materials lighter stiffer and
more adjustable a suspension fork and
hardtail really takes the sting off the
trail and makes it more comfortable a
full suspension bike which means you can
ride that tougher terrain you'll stay in
control better it'll be more comfortable
and it really does open up the amount of
terrain you can ride when it comes to
suspension units really at entry level
i'll be looking at air shocks and forks
you can see there's no spring on the
outside there
and this is air inside this fork rather
than a coil spring which gives you that
infinite adjustability by putting or
taking away air pressure inside there
it's also lighter also take note of the
suspension travel 80 mil is good for
general riding 100 is about right for
cross country 100 to 120 makes it more
capable 130 millimeters plus really
opens up to ride in more challenging
terrain and taking bigger hits comparing
two full suspension bikes one 600 1 900
you can start to see the differences in
suspension units
just more adjustability so this fork you
have got a lockout on there so for
riding maybe through a city don't want
the the fork to move
also you've got the preload to make it
harder or softer moving up to the more
expensive bike you've now got a
mainstream brand you've got a rockshox
fork on there you've got a lockout with
remote so up on handlebars you can do it
super easy as you're riding along that
also does the shock at the same time
you've got more adjustability in the
damping so you can change how that force
reacts you can slow it down or speed up
depending on the hits it's taking
so more adjustability and more
user-friendly
mountain bike wheels do come in
different sizes the old standard of 26
inches pretty much disappeared and now
you get 27.5 confusingly also sometimes
known as 650b but more commonly 27.5 and
the larger 29. pros and cons of each of
these the bigger wheels do tend to roll
over the little bumps a bit better
so you feel them less you've got more
control bit more grip arguably the
smaller wheels are a bit more
maneuverable starting to stop him do you
often find that entry level bikes will
come with quite cheap wheels because
that is a really common place for people
to start spending on upgrades straight
away when you do start thinking about
upgrading wheels that's where lightness
and strength really matters because
especially rotational weight a heavy
wheel will make your bike feel really
heavy when it starts spinning also take
a look at how your wheels are mounted to
the bike the cheap bikes tend to have
quick releases which are definitely
useful but they're not as strong not as
stiff or as light as a bolt through
option these bolt throughs also allow
you to have a wider hub called boost
again a bit stiffer the higher end
wheels also tend to have a wider rim
profile which sits really nicely it
makes your wider tyres work really well
also they tend to be tubeless ready
that's a great upgrade when you start
getting into mountain biking media can
get rid completely of little thorn
punctures and hopefully pinch punches as
well
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saddles are really specific what one
person might find really comfortable
another won't
also they're different from male to
female so it's something that's really
common for people to change on their
bikes also bear in mind that most
mountain bikers myself included still
ride in padded shores
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most bikes don't come with pedals or if
they do they're the super cheap plastic
pedals that probably aren't worth using
anyway so now you've got a choice to
make you've got two different types of
pedals you've got flat pedals ones you
can use with normal shoes although it's
probably worth saving a little bit of
cash get some proper riding shoes
because they'll offer a really good
amount of grip to go door flat pedals or
clipless pedals like these ones up here
so this is where you have a cleat that's
screwed into the bottom of your shoe and
that clips in mechanically to this
system here so you're attached to your
bike
and that is good for sort of more
intermediate to advanced riders great
for efficiency when you're pedaling but
you're then committed to having to buy
some specific clipless pedal shoes to go
with these
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women specific bikes tend to focus on
the contact points to make account for
those anatomical differences between men
and women they tend to have a women's
specific saddle uh a slightly shorter
stem but most bites could be tweaked or
customized to fit any sex or any size
human being if you look to break levers
most of the time you can adjust them so
you can pull them in closer to the bar
for shorter reach all right loads of
information there hope you're still
following anyways take a look at some
real life bikes see what you get at
different price points starting at what
really is the entry level about 300
pounds this is the rock rider st 100
it's 299 pounds 99. it's got many of the
things you should be looking for for a
bike that price
st stands for sport trail so it tells us
what the bike is aimed at riding all
around pretty much it's an aluminium
frame with 27.5 wheels
three by seven group sets so seven gears
on the back three up front so 21 gears
in total it's got double walled alloy
rims and a mix of the lower tier micro
shift group set along with some
unbranded parts to group set as well v
brakes on this bike uh when you start
spending a bit more money then you start
getting the mechanical disc brakes which
are better in all conditions in wet
light today
and definitely for this sort of money
i'd recommend going for a hardtail
because a full spencer bike 300 pounds
you make too big a compromise i think on
the rest of the components you see how
they get this bike at such good value
when you compare it to a more expensive
bike it does have lower grade materials
if you look at the bar stem and cranks
it's definitely lower grade materials
also
technology you've got a quick release on
the front and this sort of 15 mil bolt
through on the rear definitely not as
high-tech as the more expensive bikes
whilst 300 pounds does get you your
first entry-level bike for exploring the
outdoors off-road it's the next jump up
to about 600 pounds where you get a bike
that is much more capable of providing
single tracks and technical terrain
bikes like this rock rider
st540s which is a penny under 600 pounds
yet now it's a full suspension bike 120
minutes of travel front and rear it's a
6061 aluminium frame again 27.5 wheels
the big upgrade here as well is the
hydraulic disc brakes much more capable
than v-brakes you've got a mixture of
the um branding components still also
steering some brands like tektro for the
hydraulic brakes great entry level
components also shimano one of the
biggest group set manufacturers out
there this is their lower end altus but
nice to see some brands appearing also
an x fusion rear shock the quality of
the components and the materials used
definitely steps up from the 300 pound
bike you can tell by looking at the
cranks and the oversized alloy bar and
stem they're just going to be stiffer
more control and 120 minutes of travel
front and rear really does make this
bike more capable providing rougher
terrain and going faster potentially
having more fun in the woods more money
less gears so we're going from the three
by seven 21 gears on a 300 pound bike
now he's got two buy up front nine on
the rear 18 gears we've got an own
brand's rot rider fork up front that
does have a lockout and an alloy steerer
and quick release wheels front and rear
the 27.5 wheels do have the double wall
alloy rims and our tubeless ready for
around 900 pounds you get a bike like
this the rock rider st900s now it's the
same uh frame as the cheaper bike but
now you're getting more quality
well-known brands we've got a rockshox
30 fork up front that's air but now that
is actually 400 grams lighter than the
suspension on the front of the 540s plus
you've got more tech more adjustability
you've got a remote lockout on the
handlebars so you go from fully open
front and rear to lock that suspension
out to make it much more efficient maybe
for riding a smooth
trail just by twisting this on the
handlebar even less gears now you've now
got the one by 11 system which is the
way that the mid-level and high-end
bikes go like i said before it's just
simpler it's much nicer to use and now
you get that big wide range cassette
that's 11 46. we're seeing brands like
the x fusion shock and now we've got
sram cranks they're the one by so you
got 32 to shaming with that tech on
there to keep your chain nice and stuck
in this it doesn't bounce off the st900s
also has upgraded lighter wheels and
better wider tyres than the st540s
both the st540s and the st900s are great
value bikes and easy to upgrade when you
might feel the need or have the extra
cash to do so like wheels brakes or
dropper post higher quality and half a
kilogram lighter than the cheaper 540s
bike also for a similar price bracket
bike you might start to see some lower
end carbon fiber frames coming from
these bikes doesn't mean they're better
a good quality aluminium frame can be
lighter than a low end carbon bike and
quality aluminium frames will be butted
basically it means that parts of the
frame will be thinner and lighter where
you don't need it other parts will be
thicker and stronger where you do
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e-bikes have exploded in popularity you
can see why fitness can be a bit of an
entry bar when it comes to riding
mountain bikes especially if you live
somewhere hilly or mountainous but they
can just help you ride further and
faster a great tool for getting outdoors
and having more fun you can see why
they've got so popular
they are more expensive for the
equivalent parts because of course
you've got extra bits you've got a
battery a motor and the controls and
they do weigh more this rock rider
est100 is an e-bike hardtail as you see
there's the battery there's the rear hub
motor you've got three different power
modes with assistance up to 250 watts
and will let you ride at a sporty pace
for over two hours that 380 watt battery
at 42 newton meters of torque the
battery is made by samsung you've got a
6061-grade aluminium frame
and you've got mechanical disc brakes
which definitely needed where you've got
the extra weight of an e-bike on the
front you've got a hundred mil travel sr
santo suspension fork you've got a mix
of unbranded groups out here and tecto
brakes and you've got a one by system
eight gears on the back
of course you can get more for your
money when you're buying second hand but
it is riskier and you need to be knowing
what you're looking for also you don't
want to be fueling bike theft so make
sure the bike you're buying is legit
repairs and maintenance can be costly
and parts will wear out so check the
frame for damage if there is suspension
look at its condition consumables like
tires and grips are easy enough to
replace but can cost a bit bearings
aren't too expensive but need a bit of
mechanical knowledge to change
if not you'll have to pay a shop a new
drive trains can be expensive if you
don't have the knowledge on what to look
for when buying a second-hand bike then
it's time to ask for advice you can
check out some of our videos we've done
in the past about these things maybe ask
some friends or get involved on the gmbn
community on facebook so check a second
hand bike carefully because you don't
have the advantages of buying new like
after sale support and warranty also if
you're buying a reputable brand you'll
know that bike has been designed
properly and tested decathlon have a
brilliant scheme for your pocket and the
planet called second life where the
recycle repair and reuse bikes have
either been marked or used they're sold
in excellent working order with
different condition grades sold with 10
to 40 discount you can look for schemes
like decathlon second life to buy a
secondhand bike with peace of mind well
i only came in for a tire i completely
forgot that i needed some skis as well
anyway hopefully you found this video
useful once you've decided on the bike
that you want next you need to do is
determine the correct size luckily if
you've done a video on that as well so
check that one out if you like this
video give us a like and a follow and
we've done more beginner videos as well
like a beginner clippers pedal skills
check that out anyway what else we need
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