Can We Convert A Cheap Ebay Bike Into A Superbike?

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5 жыл бұрын

With bikes getting more and more expensive, one of the best ways to get bang for your buck is by upgrading your existing or cheaper frame. But what about a budget bike from eBay? Could we turn that into a superbike? We're not sure but we at love a challenge...!
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@dobrealexvlad 4 жыл бұрын

My boss asked me why I got 2 min late for work. I told him that I am ridding a cheap bike not a super bike

@MrJwhitecloud 4 жыл бұрын

Bet he understood huh

@eugiov7667 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve got to be “ridding” me....

@inigoacuna2184 3 жыл бұрын

@@eugiov7667 You tried.

@marcuspoblets 3 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

@sybaseguru 3 жыл бұрын

Ask him for pay rise to buy better bike

@sush3450 5 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see y’all compare a super bike from 20-30 years ago to a cheap/mid-range bike of today

@jeremyemilio9378 5 жыл бұрын

THIS!

@terencej72 5 жыл бұрын

100%. I've often wondered how a Pro Level bike say ridden by a World Tour level Pro from 1995 would compare to a £2000 bike of today. I reckon today's mid range bike would have it beaten.

@douglashadams7705 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly, buying second hand and upgrading is a no-brainer if you have the time and skills. I've built bikes for the price of a mid range modern new bike which blow them out the water. Eg. Supersix hi mod with full SRAM red and carbon wheels for about £1500 all in.

@thomaschuette6789 4 жыл бұрын

@@douglashadams7705 I ride a 1999 Look steel frame with 9 speed Shimano Ultegra and the best of all parts from that time. It's far better and not even heavier that most of today's mid-rang bikes.

@petelok9969 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I'd like to see a Bianchi EV4 in there!

@pibba 5 жыл бұрын

"Cycling never get's easy, you just go faster."

@barrysidings615 4 жыл бұрын

Hunter The Based God there's no excuse for poor grammar

@CryWolfFilms 4 жыл бұрын

- abraham lincoln

@JessBoolin 4 жыл бұрын

@@barrysidings615 grow a pair and tag a person when you try to insult them.

@barrysidings615 4 жыл бұрын

Northlands Logger I don’t believe I was taking to you?

@JordanSmith-zz6vj 4 жыл бұрын

@Hunter The Based God if the "ats" was intentional you have become my new hero 😂😂😂

@baronvonhoughton 4 жыл бұрын

This is like the old broom joke. "I've had the same broom for 40 years, only changed the head 6 times and the handle 4."

@cccpkingu 4 жыл бұрын

Try that with one-piece stem and handlebars, proprietary seatpost, and proprietary fork. You are are also waaay more likely to snap the derailler hanger in a way that renders the Orbea non-repairable. It is also non-recyclable.

@ibr4him_musashi 4 жыл бұрын

Only fools and horses

@misterq3906 4 жыл бұрын

Alright Dave

@latergator915 3 жыл бұрын

It was the same broom though. There was a photo. What more proof do you want?

@baronvonhoughton 3 жыл бұрын

@@latergator915 Broom DNA testing, Carbon dating and a signed affidavit

@tomgilfedder3515 5 жыл бұрын

Something I don't feel was emphasised is having something that nobody else has. That custom element, a bike unique to you. I enjoyed this. Thanks Jon.

@tomkunich9401 5 жыл бұрын

No matter how much enjoyment you get out of "customizing" a less than perfect fitting bike, someone on perhaps a cheaper well fitting bike will be faster. I couldn't help seeing the seat all the way forward on the rails.

@SprayIgniteBoom 5 жыл бұрын

Tom Gilfedder I'm with you in this. Why spend 1,200€+ on something anyone else can buy??? Personalized functionality is where it's ALWAYS been at. Overall FITNESS makes you faster once the bike weight is around 9kg and good groupsets are used.

@Grunchy005 5 жыл бұрын

GCN focuses on racers because they spend big money on new equipment and they’re the people GCN’s advertisers want to meet. This series is for the rest of us, the folks who prefer to pinch a penny and make something practically as good. Thanks Jon.

@gcn 5 жыл бұрын

Heya Grunchy - on the contrary! We're here to cover all of cycling from different disciplines to different ability levels. Glad you enjoyed it!

@johnpotter4555 5 жыл бұрын

Nailed it #TomGilfedder

@JMcLeodKC711 5 жыл бұрын

I think a missing element here would have been a basic tune up on the old bike before the first test. Getting the shifting right, brake setup and saddle height would be something you would do after buying any bike off e-bay. Ghost shifts tell me that the bike is 500 km overdue for a tune up.

@peterhaslam5275 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, not a true test.

@ebigford34 5 жыл бұрын

yep, a simple tune up and new tires would have made a huge difference.

@garymiller1216 5 жыл бұрын

very true, you wouldnt get a super bike out the box and ride it without a tweak / tune up

@ChocolateFrog 5 жыл бұрын

Wonder if they even checked the tyre pressures. Certainly loading it in favour of the new bike.

@RevoltingRudi 4 жыл бұрын

yes, GCN lack in that part sometimes the scientifical accuracy. first proper maintence and setup from a mechanic. powermeter on. serveral tests with a powermeter @200, 250W or 300 Watt depending how strong the testers are and can hold that power. then upgrade and all tests again in the exact same conditions.

@devianb 5 жыл бұрын

I liked that postal paint scheme.

@00tohsaka9 4 жыл бұрын

It's actually a Trek OCLV used in races. A high-end bike for its time.

@hydorah 4 жыл бұрын

@@00tohsaka9 I bet you're right. The same frame was probably available with Dura Ace and fancy wheels on it for mega money

@JoeJoe-lq6bd 4 жыл бұрын

@@hydorah My friend had that exact set-up on that bike. These were also the bikes that the USPS team was illegally selling on eBay to fund Armstrong's drug protocols.

@hydorah 4 жыл бұрын

@@JoeJoe-lq6bd Your mate should definitely have kept that. The value of a bike with that level of quality, team provenance and sheer notoriety(!) will only go up. To be honest, the things Armstrong did, it's astonishing he got away with it for so long. Can you remember how much he paid for it?

@jaygerbrewer 3 жыл бұрын

It was the same frame Lance Armstrong rode in the Tour de France

@gotbikes6067 5 жыл бұрын

Lol... all of you spoiled guys on your super bikes!! I actually appreciated this video quite a bit as I'm of modest income. I started riding to help recover from a car crash injury. An old single speed Schwinn Caliente is where it all began.... a year later I was stripping road bikes and converting them into single speeds myself and replacing everything with bits of carbon. I got my 24lb Diamond Back down to 16.71lbs. Fast but uncomfortable. I learned of proper fitment (watching GCN of course) and that made a world of a difference. I was faster using less energy because my saddle was no longer beating my rear end to a pulp anymore. I upgraded my tires from 23mm to 25mm and could not believe the difference. I traded my bullhorn set up for dropbars and found that I could deliver more consistent power to my wheels for a much longer period of time. Needless to say, "I'm proud of my bike!" It took me over 4yrs to build that bike and as of last year I've gotten into fixed gear and track bikes. Got a 1986 quad butted Fuji Track bike that I ride on open road and in traffic. What a great training tool!! Riding my track bike forced me to focus on pedaling and improved my pedal performance and cadence all the way around! I love blasting uphill on a fixed wheel set up... the momentum trains you to keep going. AND NOW... I want a bike with gears. No, I crave a bike with gears! I have plenty of bicycles... about 19 to be exact. I have an old Peugeot that's been identified as a possible Team bike. It's already buttery smooth but alas with down tube shifters it's an obvious sacrifice in speed and I don't sacrifice when it comes to speed!! I CRAVE A SUPERBIKE!! And that's why I loved this video so much. I view geared bikes as "range extenders." Ultimately I imagine that my single speeds and track bikes will enhance my riding experience, provide training so that I'll have a competitive edge on a true road bike!! Sorry for the long comment but this 25 minute video is a wink at the dream I've been chasing for nearly 5 years now. Love GCN... keep up the good work!

@AndrewBrownballroomdru 5 жыл бұрын

One more video. This new bike vs the mid range bike. That is the real test. This bike build vs a mid range would be great for those of us with 10 year old bikes that we are considering upgrading and not replacing.

@MrBJPitt 5 жыл бұрын

They already talked about the % difference on the mid range bike being better. But perhaps spend the difference of a mid range bike on this? Could certainly make gains on weight and more aero wheels with that cash.

@GOTHICforLIFE1 5 жыл бұрын

@@MrBJPitt Question is whether or not that's actually true. It might 'feel' better, but we're talking 1,5 minutes difference from a super bike over 1 HOUR. That's nothing for a hobby cyclist in my opinion. Especially considering that the super bike is rocking Dura Ace, so we're probably up somewhere between 4000+. If you can overhaul a bike to perform like that bike for just 800 extra, then i'd say that's a pretty viable option. And that' assuming you have to replace every single part of it.

@gregmarino899 5 жыл бұрын

I've replaced everything (but the frame, of course) on my 2005 Lemond Zurich over the past 2 years. I did it on the cheap by using the next generation Ultegra components (6700 vs 6600 that came in the bike). It's all new components - and new to me - but inexpensive (ok, Cheap!). It rides like a dream! Best thing, I didn't need to get used to the geometry of a new bike, well fitted or not and it only cost me ~$900 and a couple hours of quality time working on my bike. Love these videos guys - keep it up!

@watsonroadster3707 5 жыл бұрын

10 years old!!!!! My Benotto 850 is over 30!!!! And other than the tires, it all original....

@terbennett 5 жыл бұрын

If your bike is 10 years old, it was already more advanced (better frame and fork) than the bike they used. It will only get better from there.

@furrowingowl5906 5 жыл бұрын

I'd be interested to see an "apples to apples" comparison as well - pitting the rebuilt old bike against a modern aluminum bike with a comparable level of components.

@nil2k 5 жыл бұрын

Alternate title: Would you pay $8000 more on a bike to be 3% faster? Alternate title 2: Watch one GCN presenter riding a super bike go slower than another riding a cheap bike... Alternate title 3: It's not the bike, it's you...

@April.Wasabi 5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@giggergigger1 5 жыл бұрын

nail. on. the. head.

@BionicRusty 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t think they’re suggesting it as a cost effective project. It’s just a fun project to see if it can be done. Albeit a pricey one 😂 Also, it’s a 7% improvement (was 10% slower, now 3% slower)

@user-ll5pj1vj3c 5 жыл бұрын

I guess given all components upgrade, it'll cost a bit of bananas

@larrylem3582 4 жыл бұрын

Closer to $800, not $8000

@Sir-Prizse 5 жыл бұрын

The series inspired me to completely renew my 10 year old Stevens road bike with copper paint, a new Shimano 105 group-set and the amazing Vision Team 30 rims.

@thomasbrown4205 5 жыл бұрын

one of the greatest series ever i think i might make a custom bike now

@leonardoserodio7673 5 жыл бұрын

I am making an enduro bike

@jasperfk 4 жыл бұрын

Thomas Brown having a frame that means something to you/has some history and a setup that suits YOU and not Peter Sagan cannot be overstated enough.

@jerrykubitsky8124 4 жыл бұрын

Have a 20 year old Bianchi that I just upgraded. Runs really great with the Shimmano 105 group set. Plus I get a lot of compliments about it being an old school steel frame. Classic bike updated.

@63Baggies 4 жыл бұрын

I have that very same Trek; I call it my drug cheats bike, it has mudgaurds and is an ideal wet weather hack, all for under £150 thanks to Short Rochford in Potters Bar.

@ITsupportian 4 жыл бұрын

I head steel... for me its carbon dampens the vibration instead of my body

@neilberry1552 3 жыл бұрын

Have a Raleigh mercury and a sword venge and have to say I prefer the Raleigh the thing is built to last

@vancouveropenbsd985 2 жыл бұрын

Steel is real.

@FatboyAussie 2 жыл бұрын

Love a modern classic like that.

@rockefelleragent1357 4 жыл бұрын

I think he deliberately went slower with the cheap bike. His brain is kept telling him it's a heavy bike and your mind directly reflects your muscle...

@briantruck2284 3 жыл бұрын

True

@martijnheil8825 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, if you step on a bike you like a lot you'll unconciously push a lot harder.

@FX_productions 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys.I'm in my fifties and have decided to get back into cycling after perhaps a 30 year gap. I've just bought a new bike (£300) and have discovered your channel. Loads of good advice, interesting pieces/presenters and good fun as well. I'm really encouraged by your obvious enthusiasm and excited about my new hobby/pastime and looking forward to getting just a bit fitter. Will join a local club when I'm less of a newbie, keep up the good work!

@eilrach299 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! My commute ride is a self-build and I love it. Not the fastest or lightest, but fast enough and strong enough for everyday use. If it's built with love, it really doesn't matter whether it's a world beater or not.

@robbchastain3036 5 жыл бұрын

You said that well, "built with love," and I agree.

@samking4544 4 жыл бұрын

“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” ― Carl Sagan

@ftn_tv 3 жыл бұрын

Built with love, that's fantastic.

@grindsman22 5 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a sub 5Kg weight-weenie build project next

@alexdyke7176 5 жыл бұрын

Scoba Mowol that would be so expensive

@lukasandrlt 5 жыл бұрын

They would never do that because if they did so, they would have to use light components from brands that are competitors to gcn sponsors. That just would never happen

@richardsonj96 5 жыл бұрын

It'd be cool if they did that but sourced everything second hand or on discount.

@alexdyke7176 5 жыл бұрын

Jacob Richardson but it would have to be the most up to date and they would not be second hand

@ericoschmitt 5 жыл бұрын

Come on, sub 4

@MR-dv6ms 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video, I'll never buy a new bike again, I've built 12 bikes up over the last 10 years all top end bikes with top end components at the fraction of the cost of a new bike.

@terbennett 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite video series ever! John Canning brought his A-game and he delivered the goods. My hat's off to you sir.

@TheProjectX3 5 жыл бұрын

"It's not a superbike, it's not aero" BUT it is just a few seconds slower, so what are you paying for? A title? It's all about the rider.

@asaduppal5594 4 жыл бұрын

Their course is only 2km. Races can be over 100 miles, and over the course of the race the time adds up, plus the energy cost of riding a cheaper bike harder to keep up with your opponents.

@mijaiscares8580 3 жыл бұрын

@@asaduppal5594 20:48 Chris cheap bike 6:47s vs Simon super bike 6:50s... Well, the problem isn't the bike then?

@TheWaxChainFanClub 5 жыл бұрын

This is a feature length testament to the skill and expertise of JC. #CanningsPotY2019

@SIvers-or2ke 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. He’s a bit of a legend, that John.

@JonCannings 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks lads

@glansberry 5 жыл бұрын

@@JonCannings Bravo Jon!

@seanrogers9863 5 жыл бұрын

One of your best videos!!! loved it... and exactly right, it is about upgrading slowly... because the significant others are watching...

@nickjones252 5 жыл бұрын

I think one of the points about the refurbishment of the cheaper, older bike is that it has been up-cycled and done well. I have many spent years refurbing old (and new) road and mountain bikes with new(er) or more modern, or just better quality and conditioned components and it is a very rewarding and satisfying experience. Especially when you ride those bikes or sometimes sell them on for others to enjoy. It is also the more eco-approach as opposed to throwing stuff away (if a part isn't damaged I will try and re-use it or sell it on. Glad you guys do these kind of videos that can inspire others to do this. Not everyone can afford to buy new or expensive bikes so chapeau. Keep up the good work!!

@sohi2rydes 5 жыл бұрын

Having build 2 bikes from frame up, I can tell that it is one of the most rewarding experience for a cyclist, plus every part - the handlebar, seat, shifters, crankset, pedals are of your personal preference. That adds a psychological element at the time of riding and also makes the bike that much more comfortable for you. It is also very good knowledge to have when there comes time to fix and issue with the bike. Great video. thumbs up.

@ericoschmitt 5 жыл бұрын

"dont fancy that climb on a singlespeed" ... James would. Waiting for that fixed gear video, downhill included.

@vlepo2000 4 жыл бұрын

I love you guys ! Its like two best friends, who were friends from childhood ... who love bikes, experimenting and having fun ! You all have the formula on point !

@lewisthomson8767 5 жыл бұрын

I have really enjoyed the whole process of this bike build. I recently was involved in a traffic accident commuting from work, injuring myself and writing off my (super) bike. I kept my first road bike in the shed and never used it but without a bike to ride after my injury’s have healed I decided to turn my old bike to something more modern. Over the last few weeks I have repainted and upgraded most of the components. This has kept me focused on getting back on the road whilst my injury’s heal.

@gotbikes6067 5 жыл бұрын

I turned to cycling after a car crash. Doctor told me that I should refrain from lifting weights but recommended cycling as a method of recovery and exercise. A new passion was born!!

@achiltsompanos447 4 жыл бұрын

Such a bummer. Fast recovery mate!

@dropdderekbaker 5 жыл бұрын

I've thoroughly enjoyed this series. You've literally done exactly what I did to, funnily enough, a Trek, Lance Armstrong TdF replica that was also 20-years old, that inherited from my neighbour. Right down to the finishing kit, though I did go for Deda Superleggera and the paint scheme (matte grey), our efforts are amazingly similar. I love my cheap bike/super bike. It's great for use in less than ideal weather and now that we're hopefully moving on to better temperatures, it's now mounted onto my Elite Turbo Muin. Great series guys, keep it up!

@Codename-B 5 жыл бұрын

I cant believe you painted over that beautiful frameset.

@tsmith1487 5 жыл бұрын

What I love best about these comparison/contrast videos is how much fun everyone is having. Which really speaks to why we ride after all: for the fun. I own three different bikes that run the gamut of performance and no matter what the situation just being on two wheels really is what brings me joy. Keep up the great work GCN, love your content.

@halflifestudio5305 5 жыл бұрын

Completely enjoyed this entire series. Thanks guys!

@scottvessey915 5 жыл бұрын

Trigger found his broom 12% better once the handle and head had both been swapped...

@tobyturner1625 5 жыл бұрын

Scott Vessey I came here for this comment

@Heroes_of_Qalanor_RPG 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Dave

@S7EVE27 5 жыл бұрын

Love this series. You’ve genuinely inspired me. I’ve found a bargain scouring eBay so I’ll be in the garage! 👍🚴🏻‍♂️

@gcn 5 жыл бұрын

Woohoo, let us know what you're building!

@S7EVE27 5 жыл бұрын

Global Cycling Network I’m resurrecting a Cervelo P2C TT bike - challenge to see if I can make a top end Aero bike for £2k! 👍

@santouchesantouche2873 4 жыл бұрын

@@S7EVE27 Could you give us an update?! I bought a cervelo p2k tt bike! Luuurveee them tear drop aero tubes and drop seat stays!

@S7EVE27 4 жыл бұрын

Santouche Santouche I bought yet another bike so the Mrs had enough and made me get rid of one. Wish I’d have kept it, was well pleased with my paint job. Agree, one sexy bike!

@scottbelongie9051 5 жыл бұрын

one of my favorite videos from the topic to the production, loved it and i myself enjoy fixing up an old bike so two thumbs up great job guys

@emmettroche313 4 жыл бұрын

This is what I do whenever I’d like a “new bike.” It’s way cheaper and you feel proud of yourself when finished and when cycling.

@djwhu77 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this series. Top effort and thank you 🙏🏼

@gcn 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, we really appreciate your support.

@jeremyanbart 5 жыл бұрын

I bet if you put same zip wheels on the GCN bike for the test then it would be even closer on the TT

@jonasp8866 5 жыл бұрын

But it would bust the bank!

@Jaburu 5 жыл бұрын

what I was thinking

@Jaburu 5 жыл бұрын

would be actualy intresting to see if there would be even a significant gap

@yurivos6223 5 жыл бұрын

But you can buy a midrange bike for the cost off those zipp wheels😉

@julmeissonnier 5 жыл бұрын

I would be more dramatic: I bet the Celeste with the Zipps is faster than the Orbea with the cheapo modern wheels!!!!

@KDub-tg6uc 5 жыл бұрын

Great series! It inspired me to start looking for my first project. Thanks GCN.

@marcusdunkin8063 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I’m doing currently! Tear down and doing a complete rebuild. Can’t wait to get it finished!

@randyisrad 5 жыл бұрын

Super entertaining series. Us amateur cyclists love to upgrade and dream about upgrading (not sure which one we like more), so this series is perfect for the weekend warrior!

@gcn 5 жыл бұрын

Let us know if you give it a go yourself!

@achiltsompanos447 4 жыл бұрын

This episode goes on to show, that if I shed 5kg (fat chance) I will outperform by a solid margin my current self riding any super bike. It’s all in the head.

@achiltsompanos447 4 жыл бұрын

PHONOGRAPH maybe you should upgrade the chain ;)

@SusiBiker 5 жыл бұрын

Done the same to a 2016 B'Twin RockRider 500S - added SR SUNTOUR Epixon RL-R MTB Suspension Fork TK 26" 120mm and a Fox Suspension Float Factory LC EV Rear Shock, Carbon handlebars, Magic Mary upfront and a Michelin Rock'T on the back. Not as good as my Whyte T-130 CRS, but the Bafang BBSHD motor and 17.5AH Li-ion battery pack turn it into an off-road monster! 👍 It'll never be a Levo, but boy, is it fun!! 👍🤣

@shankalonian 5 жыл бұрын

As the owner of an old Cervelo Tri Bike that I have been restoring, I find this super inspiring! Thanks for putting this out there!

@billinhouston3291 5 жыл бұрын

Great work, guys! A fun test of Jon's amazing labor. Nice work, Jon. Fun series.

@HPaulModels 5 жыл бұрын

A really great series of videos being brought to an end with this marvelous one. Well done guys, great to see GCN doing what GCN does best 👍

@gcn 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Howard, glad you loved it!

@Calum_S 5 жыл бұрын

One thing shows how much faster Chris is than me: tractors are just the right speed for me to draft behind.

@leedorney 5 жыл бұрын

I once done 5ml behind one - my, that was sweet and we where doing 30mph ! ;)

@robbchastain3036 5 жыл бұрын

Some of that farm equipment goes pretty fast. Farmers can put the hammer down :)

@gotbikes6067 5 жыл бұрын

Is that uphill or downhill?? Lolz!!!

@charlieOkeene 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@callummunro5400 3 жыл бұрын

It’s just payback for farmers who get stuck behind cyclists

@jaimearagoncalvo8219 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, very inspiring. Most enjoyable thus from GCN, and that means a lot. Many thanks!

@smaslankas 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Building up older bikes is my hobby, Great work John!

@markp353 5 жыл бұрын

Well done John and team. Very enjoyable series. JUst goes to show how far components have come. I would like you to have done a run with some aero wheels just to see what times were possible. Also, why is John not riding it? John, can we still call you a cyclist if we never see you cycle?

@SprayIgniteBoom 5 жыл бұрын

Mark P 👌🖖✌️

@ZeroSeriesMMX 5 жыл бұрын

Time to send Jon back to the boards, maybe? 😁 Like, building a track bike from scratch, borrowing elements from this series? I mean, let's face it: this series is a boon to us folks in pursuit of the whole concept of smart money w/o breaking the bank.

@thibautriviere2949 5 жыл бұрын

Funny

@bradford_shaun_murray Жыл бұрын

13:10

@Stefanosinf 5 жыл бұрын

Great Job with this series, it turned out really good.

@gcn 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefanos, glad you enjoyed it!

@1rightrev 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great segment! Educational and fascinating. Thx guys!

@Svaren 5 жыл бұрын

A 1984 Trek Steel frame was my first road bike 3 years ago. I credit that bike to getting me into road cycling. One of the first upgrades I made was a used pair of wheels with some good rubber. This video was a nice reminder that she needs some TLC.

@bk83082 5 жыл бұрын

Love this series. It would be interesting to see how much aerodynamic improvement you can make to a ten year old carbon bike, as those bikes are now available used for well under $1000.

@chriskerley5790 5 жыл бұрын

Should have compared with something like a new Specialized Allez Elite for same overall cost. I would take the new Allez...

@arthurkirk2100 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The Motobecane isn't bad either in that range. So many choices...

@arthurkirk2100 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Skipper no worries mate

@711kshields 4 жыл бұрын

Smart

@peterstrianus1790 4 жыл бұрын

This channel continues to be a masterpiece. It made me fall in love with bike and even if I have a modest bike I took a job as a delivery boy by bike when I couldn't find one. And now every day I spend my 5 hours on a bike travelling around and breathing well. Thank you GCN!

@gcn 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter we appreciate all the support

@MillerMotoring 5 жыл бұрын

Nice piece guys! Fun to follow/watch!

@matthewvelo 5 жыл бұрын

Great series and props to JC for the great transformation.

@lionelclavier2476 5 жыл бұрын

Great project. Well done. The satisfaction is in the process or the journey of making it happen.

@p3p0r 5 жыл бұрын

Great results! I've enjoyed the series quite a lot - great work. If I hadn't revived my almost 30 year old road bike last autumn, I'd start doing that now. :-)

@maxyakov273 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and subject matter and commentary! Thanks!

@anneadkins4686 5 жыл бұрын

Hmm, this makes me tempted to get something off of eBay and rebuild it. Thanks for the inspiration!

@steveseymour2525 5 жыл бұрын

Should have serviced the trek and put a new chain and some ave tyres on before the first test really. All the initial test did was highlight that the bike was almost unrideable. Sounding negative - really enjoyed the series :-)

@acecurry 5 жыл бұрын

exactly, if the orbea had crap tyres and un-indexed rear mech it would also have been slow and unsteady.

@yifanfeionsitemanager9220 5 жыл бұрын

Sooooo true. At least tune the shifting, and move the bars down a bit, give the trek a chance, some of us are still riding this bike today!!

@SerPurple51 5 жыл бұрын

Oxley Rise Estate I ride a trek thats over 30 years old. It was originally an offroad bike, but I put road tires on it. Other than that the only thing needed replacing were the grips (dryrot) and the rear axle. 1983 my dad bought the bike, and I've been using it for years now and it's still going strong.

@dgillies5420 4 жыл бұрын

(1) it's the engine, (2) it's the bike tune including fit, (3) it's the bike, 3rd.

@vrstoslav 3 жыл бұрын

Guys I really enjoy all your challenges, new bikes and scenic routes you present but this is so satisfying to watch. Giving old bikes a new life, and a very decent one in fact. Love it. Also love that you picked up a 20-year-old Trek, whereas I ride a 19-year-old one - alpha-series, just in orange-black colours... loads of memories, and it just keeps on collecting kilometers)

@RESolberg 5 жыл бұрын

Watching it being built and then ridden was a joy. You must have a great feeling of accomplishment 👍

@chiefrocker12 5 жыл бұрын

Great build up and showing how the gap came down. Well done Jon and the extended GCN team for all that testing.

@larsborgman3443 5 жыл бұрын

At decathlon you can get a aluminium bike with ultegra and carbon fork for just under 1000

@raphaeltiziani7476 5 жыл бұрын

Yup, I have it as trainer, winter amd training bike and its awesome. Of course not as fast as my pinarello but its a really really good bike.

@johnwedlake5543 5 жыл бұрын

My mate has just bought a B-Twin Ultra 900 for his first bike w/ Shimano 105 and it is genuinely a brilliant bike for the money. The ride compared to my Condor Leggero is really great for the money. I’m going to decathlon for my next winter bike for sure.

@harrybath-barranco7032 4 жыл бұрын

Link?

@nanaofthefaintsmile 5 жыл бұрын

This is the content I subscribed for. Well done, guys.

@randyeller8139 5 жыл бұрын

It's like watching an old top gear bike edition. And by that I mean thoroughly enjoyed it! I may be more of a MTB rider these days but still love any tech segments.

@fimbles1015 5 жыл бұрын

I think trying to overcome the fear the chain is going to come off when you put any power down is what holds you back a lot on an older bike.

@akeeperofoddknowledge4956 5 жыл бұрын

GOOD JOB!!! Looks great and the performance difference surprised me! Well, maybe not a super bike but it could be called a ...umm... I'll have to give it more thought!

@andreasdahl717 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! tnx for the entertaining video. So cool project and a project most bike riders could do at home. Great job, with the bikes, vid and project positivity!

@robertjordan3270 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video Was rooting for you all the way Good job Thanks

@jonhh6918 5 жыл бұрын

Oh I forgot something three super 👍👍👍 to JC for the videos on the upgrade. Celeste is my favorite colour on a somewhat older or vintage frame. I wish I had all your skills... sigh

@bigdazz8636 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this... I reckon that'll make a great fixie or town bike as apposed to a road bike. Maybe that's the next episode for this bike?

@hanskoot6254 5 жыл бұрын

This is inspiring! I like the way it looks now! And in a straight line it is quite fast!

@lukyto1178 3 жыл бұрын

That´s why i love GCN, i build my own bikes and this kind of videos its a great source of inspiration!

@robertm1552 5 жыл бұрын

Great series guys. Next test put aero wheels on the cheap-super bike and see what the time difference is. Next upgrade?

@berry1035 5 жыл бұрын

Great video guys love the great work you always do and should put the new GCN bike up for a raffle I’d love my very own GCN bike 😉

@jagangovinraj2024 4 жыл бұрын

I must say that you guys are genius in making an entertaining quite video on sport hobby. That transformation gives lots of confidence for many people to bring out a decent road bike without bursting our wallet. Thank you so much for making such a brilliant video.

@tomhsia4354 5 жыл бұрын

Love that new GCN livery on the "Super Work of Art", makes me want to refinish my old bike (which I'm giving to a friend).

@mikeymike1792 5 жыл бұрын

That orca aero is so beautiful. I could never afford it, but I love it.

@TheShotenZenjin 5 жыл бұрын

Well interesting, but for the same price on wiggle, you can buy a brand new 2019 Fuji Gran Classico carbon frame road bike with ultegra group set ! Of course, if you have the tools and time, building up such an old bike like that Trek is more like a hobby than actually saving money.

@byrondixon4648 5 жыл бұрын

As Wiggle is a sponsor, it would be great to put them side by side.

@Ob1sdarkside 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid, the difference some upgrades can make and doing it yourself, part by part is very rewarding.

@buynsell365 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this very much !!!! I liked how the older bike turned out.

@mscbijles1256 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could've done both tests on the super bike first, to get an understanding for the course. But in general, a very nice mini documentary :)

@Sir-Prizse 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the Vision Team 30 rims you installed.

@marioenriquepinillaquiroga6881 5 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, i was specting this video all week to see the final results and i just can say that if you can't get a super bike because money this is a great option. I'm from Colombia and i have a really cheap bike, but it doesn't matters, she makes me smile and happier every single second i use it. Some day i'll get enought to get a super one. Sorry for my spelling.

@aaroncrowley 5 жыл бұрын

A little late catching this, but another awesome video guys; I was really curious about this one. Hats off to Jon!

@felipenavas 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to see the same wheelset on both bikes just to compare the deep section gains

@happydays8171 5 жыл бұрын

Felipe Navas --> what good would deep wheels do going uphill?

@richardggeorge 5 жыл бұрын

Deep wheels would be nearly all the time difference

@miftahilmi6784 3 жыл бұрын

Im agree with you not only the wheelset but groupset, handle bar and groupset should use shimano R8000 because the super use dura ace

@sandrochiavaroBeerCircles 5 жыл бұрын

I would call it : the Super Nice Bike

@RellekZone64 3 жыл бұрын

Great study and build out. Thumbs up!!!

@philliptrzcinski5243 5 жыл бұрын

Great series guys, awesome work by Cannings, and I totally think that riding a bike like that (or an old bike you've done up) is a far more special experience than any super bike

@walkerericsson7943 5 жыл бұрын

"[...] also it doesn't accelerate at all." - me, at me

@Johnny_RB 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video - well done. Good subject matter too. More like this? Lotta work I know, putting all this together. Thank you both.

@ralphbenitez4407 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I’m putting together an old Felt frame and I’m glad I found this shootout. For me, the time and performance difference is not to far apart to deter me.

@jamesbull9879 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, loved watching it all the way through

@pobg 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work guys. Thanks for this. Great mini series hope to see more of the same. And great work Jon cannings too, it was great to see it all come together