We Bought Cheap Commuter Bikes On Ebay For $200

We Bought Cheap Commuter Bikes On Ebay For $200 | Which Is The Best?

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The price of getting to work is ever-increasing! The cost of fuel and train tickets can really add up so maybe it’s time we switch to a more eco alternative… cycling! Good for your health and your pocket, we’ll be challenging ourselves to commute to work with a $200 budget bike - less than the average monthly price of commuting in London!
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - The bikes!
7:37 - Speed race
9:59 - Hill climb
14:18 - Whose was best?
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@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Are you thinking about making the switch to cycling to work? Or do you already commute by bike? 🚴 Let us know in the comments! 👇

@kuyamalvintv 11 ай бұрын

I'll do ready bike to work as security guard about 18years.

@cjohnson3836 11 ай бұрын

Bike commuter for years now. Use my bikepacking rigid 29er that can mount racks and fenders.

@Paganiproductions84 11 ай бұрын

i all ready commute to work for years now all for the base miles and for recovery and some training

@kobe5952 11 ай бұрын

Bike commuter here, I use a Tern Link C8

@Rose_Butterfly98 11 ай бұрын

Already commute by bike, usually on a polygon Collosus t8. Or a Strattos S8D if I wanna go faster. Or a Siskiu d7 when the Collosus is at the shop. Full sus or full speed.

@andrei0525 11 ай бұрын

that Autoshift bike deserves a GCNTech video on its own

@zedddddful 11 ай бұрын

Got to say I'd like to have a proper video on how it works.

@Rose_Butterfly98 11 ай бұрын

@@zedddddful there is actually a video on it, it's basically a centrifugal system.

@Rose_Butterfly98 11 ай бұрын

@@kilt6680 because it's really really bad for anyone not going super leisurely. That thing will shift into the lowest gear if you stop pedalling.

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Maybe we'll do one!

@askmeaboutmattweiner 11 ай бұрын

Put...put it on Ollie's Pinarello in the middle of the night (or maybe the £500 one instead)

@djrlloyd 11 ай бұрын

Just the image of Connor on that folding bike was worth doing this video for. Absolutely hilarious. It will make me smile for the rest of the day

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Glad we brightened your day! Does it make you want to go out and pick up an old banger? 👀

@napskate 11 ай бұрын

truly looked like a circus clown act on that bike, I keep looking for the slack wire challenge.

@popejbryant 11 ай бұрын

This reminds of the GCN I feel in love with all those years ago, watching Matt, Jon and Simon do similar foolishness.

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Any chance to have fun on bikes 🙌Great to hear how long you've been with us for so long!

@RyanAggabao 11 ай бұрын

I re-watched that video from time to time! Makes me want a folding 24" as part of the N+1 stable

@appa609 11 ай бұрын

Matt Si and Dan

@JonCannings 11 ай бұрын

who me?!

@thelonesculler 11 ай бұрын

Seeing Hank, Connor and Alex in suits might be one of the strangest things I've seen on this channel

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

You don't see them in the office. This is what they actually dress like every day! 😉

@goodcompanycoffee 11 ай бұрын

It's hilarious how this is what they would like look if they had a regular 9-5. Great seeing a bunch of grown men pretend to be commuting and messing about

@rubytangelo5284 11 ай бұрын

Can we talk about Conor’s suit? 😂. Surely he doesn’t arrive to work in those high waters and that jacket is the wrong size and definitely for someone with shorter arms! Hank needs a tailor to take in those wide pant legs. Alex looks closest to a modern look. All in all entertaining, thanks GCN😂

@apuldram 11 ай бұрын

Normally, these are the coolest guys on the planet… in mufti 🤮

@Songbirdstress 11 ай бұрын

Notice Alex is wearing a school tie (last time he wore one?) And Connor is pretending with a "cool" tie, but still wears his shirt like a school boy lol Are those his actual trousers? Hank's actually looks like a business end suit, I don't know if that's good or bad lol

@grobbosixtyone 11 ай бұрын

Love how Hank bags Alex for not being able to carry anything on his bike whilst Hank has a couch on his back. Great video

@xyzqwqxyz 11 ай бұрын

also I don't think Hanks bike has got a steel frame.

@brianphillips7696 11 ай бұрын

I was expecting to see an unimpressed Mannon as their “Boss” for the meeting they were late for. Lol

@samuelsmith6281 11 ай бұрын

Touring bikes make great commuter bikes. They're generally steel framed, have larger tyre sizes, a good range of gears for hilly commutes and come with a rack and mud guards as standard. Their geometry means they're very stable and comfortable which is good for new riders. Get yourself an old Dawes Galaxy. 😗👌

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Can't beat the old reliable bikes!

@Neilhuny 11 ай бұрын

I've long been a fan of them and, for the money, they are great. But I am SO glad I can afford better nowadays! (Thorn Mercury with Rohloff hub - cycling doesn't get better, no matter what carbon racers think. If you want something to take you around the world or 3 miles to work and back, having fun, for decades with no further outlay you can''t beat it! Great value for money, even if you spend £4k - £5k)

@samuelsmith6281 11 ай бұрын

@@Neilhuny spot on, I bought a Ridgeback Expedition a few years back and it's an exceptional commuter and utility bike. I just wish I had known what I know now and invested in a touring bike initially and avoided a lot of expensive mistakes I made on the way to getting a touring bike (Pashleys are a disastrous choice of commuter bike in a hilly city).

@Miles26545 11 ай бұрын

@@Neilhunyjust get an e-bike for 2k and you’re having loads of fun

@danciminera8986 11 ай бұрын

@@samuelsmith6281 is yours an older drop-bar version or one of the newer flat bar ones?

@DBxCooper 11 ай бұрын

The amount of top gear shout outs speaks volumes about how magnificent Clarkson, Hammond and may are

@neilsawyer3081 11 ай бұрын

We are of the same, put my comment then read yours, love it 👌

@cilldaracyclist2822 11 ай бұрын

I think something that should have been mentioned is - commute distance will likely dictate the bike you use - i have a 36km one way commute, a folding bike or knobbly tyre mtb would never be a first choice - i have a hybrid and a road bike for different routes depending on which way i wanna go and or how fast i wanna get there and back

@christopherdollins5566 11 ай бұрын

This is spot on. That and the cycling infrastructure around where you are. Living in Germany, my commuting bike of choice is a Dutch Bike (my commute is a measly 10km but no off-road and lots of Cycleways separated from the Road. - can take a lot of wear, versatile for going to the shops or the park, and easy to maintain; trade off is low speed and doesn't climb too well. For Weekends/any touring adventures etc my ATB does the trick, and for weekends away or if there's little room to chain a bike/luggage restrictions etc my Folding Bike is the bike of choice.

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Good point!

@Songbirdstress 11 ай бұрын

I agree, I don't think the folding bike was in its element. It's for mixed public transport /underground, no? My city/county bike with suspended fork would be perfect for their commute, Could put their stuff on the back as well.

@simonm1447 10 ай бұрын

Depends on the individual tire. Schwalbe Smart Sams for example are knobby tires but they still work fine on asphalt. Enduro tires of course don't work that good on asphalt

@biscuitdingus 2 ай бұрын

This, terrain also plays a factor alongside distance. My work commute is only 6 miles each way but it’s mostly on gravel and through hills, so I commute each day on a cross country style mountain bike.

@kmetz878 11 ай бұрын

Fun challenge. Anyone looking to actually commute, a couple of thoughts: 1. I would say typical distance you'd want to commute every day would be less than 10 miles (I've done 8 miles before, and it tends to take it out of you doing that 5 days a week, but depends on your fitness and how much other cycling you may want to do in the week). 2. Toe clips (or clipless pedals) are super annoying in traffic. Just go for flats. 3. Don't wear your business suits on your commute, if you can avoid it - one mud puddle and you'll be regretting your choices. 4. Spend more than $200 on your bike if you intend on it lasting you without any troubles. (do the best you can within your budget, but you're saving thousands of dollars on gas, parking, and car + maintenance, so $1000 on a new or reliable bike in good repair is worth not having frequent mechanical issues from buying a $200 50-year old bike off ebay) 5. The rest is up to you and your lifestyle. Where are you riding? What might you want to bring with you (kids? cupcakes? groceries? a live plant? the bare minimum?)? What type of bike are you comfortable on? Do you ride for fun on the weekends (and if so, can you use the same bike for commuting)? My current commuting setup: I have a hybrid bike with a front basket and a tow bar for towing my 3-year-old's bike. I carry my stuff in a backpack and the front basket is for my kid's daycare bag. My husband's hybrid bike also has an attachment point for the tow bar, so either of us are able to tow our kid. If one of the hybrid bikes is in the shop, I also have my road bike that I normally train on/used to commute on and which I fit with flat pedals for commuting. The commute is 2.5 miles one way, with daycare at halfway between work and home. I also do triathlon training, so those distances are just barely bearable with my usual training load. I have done many iterations of riding a road bike or a hybrid bike, modern or old, with and without paniers, with and without various trailers, seats, and tow bars to transport the kid. The setup changes as time goes by and my needs change - when I was just starting my career in 2014 I rode 5-8 miles each way a $150 1970's Schwinn LeTour that I needed to fix something on at least once or twice a season. Over time, I bought a new entry-level road bike, then a hybrid bike, then various attachments for transporting a kid on those bikes...you just find what works.

@bertchalmers 11 ай бұрын

During the petrol price lunacy last year I did 400+miles of commuting and weekly family shops etc on a 26" mountain bike I bought out someone's back garden for £20, threw a 14quid rack and 7quid mudguards on it, wd40'd the chain and it never missed a beat🎉🎉

@luukrutten1295 11 ай бұрын

One thing. A commuter bike MUST absolutely have mudguards and fixed lights. No question about it. Preferrably full length fixed with extra mud flaps and some dynamo lighting.

@Turbobuttes 10 ай бұрын

I can't begin to put into words how much I love Hank's bike. The cruiser geometry, the suspension, the AUTOMATIC FREAKING DERAILLEUR. You might not get places the absolute quickest, but you're gonna get there like a king or queen or otherwise. All it's missing is some sorta rack situation.

@Erhan_H 11 ай бұрын

I love how cost conscious Alex is after the dura ace crank debacle. :)

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

*Alex has instant flash backs 😵‍💫

@Kim_Miller 11 ай бұрын

When Alex showed up on the old steely it got me all nostalgic. I had a bike custom made for me way back in 1973. Reynolds double butted tubing, down tube friction shifter, a frame pump the length of the seat tube, even the same fluted seat post of that era. I still own it after fifty years but it's been pensioned off in favor of a Spesh Roubaix and more recently a Trek Domane LT+ (yep, I'm old enough to go electric). I still love the spare skeletal design of the old steelies and it's good to see them around.

@TheAttyjace 11 ай бұрын

I've been bike commuting to work everyday this year using either a folding bike with 20" wheels, or my 29ner hardtail mtb 😊

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Nice work!

@billinhouston3291 11 ай бұрын

perfect choices.

@dvs620 10 ай бұрын

Get some fast rolling XC tires on that hardtail and it's a perfect commuter to handle any type of terrain. If there are stairs in the way, no need to go around, just send it. A fully rigid MTB from the 90s would be a good choice too. Get some gravel tires on it and watch it tackle everything.

@Hill_Walker 11 ай бұрын

Connor you dont need to fold your bike to get up the hill. The great thing about bikes is they have wheels!

@bergerniklas6647 11 ай бұрын

GCN: makes video about riding bikes Connor: lets run with the bike

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Practising his CX 😉

@cumpootuhruser9355 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to see GCN doing content about the more practical side of cycling! I'd definitely like to see more content like this.

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

We would love to do more videos around commuting! Did you ever catch out commuter challenge? 👉kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNSnpZmK38-monk.html

@cumpootuhruser9355 11 ай бұрын

@@gcn Yeah, I enjoyed that video. I've also noticed you leaning more into the practical side of cycling in a few of your more recent videos.

@cumpootuhruser9355 11 ай бұрын

To be honest, the racing side of cycling gets kinda old - there's only so much time I can spend watching videos about riding bikes I can't afford at speeds I'll never need to go.

@jeremynorth 11 ай бұрын

I agree that they should be doing more practical content but this episode was idiotic

@splashpit 10 ай бұрын

@@jeremynorthyep they went full retard with this one , could have been a great episode on actually getting the best for buck bike challenge

@jamesoiler2530 11 ай бұрын

I've commuted on all three types. If you are doing a mixed commute (bike, train, bus, walking) it is hard to beat a light weight 1990s mountain bike with a rear rack. My folder is great when I need some flexibility in the plan. If I am on a longer bike only commute, I'll take the road bike with a rear rack.

@samblenkharn8099 10 ай бұрын

Yeah sticking slicks on a hardtail/rigid mountain bike can make a really nippy bike for the city. I used to fly round Manchester that way. Always way faster than the bus! (Also often soggy 🙈)

@componick6393 11 ай бұрын

Connor rocking the capri pant look - it could catch on, and no need for trouser clips.

@mrx1979ua 11 ай бұрын

I think touring bikes are some of the best commuters. Reliable and comfortable steel frames, mud-guards, cargo racks, relaxed geometry at the some time not too slow. Amazing gear ranges, comfortable tires, easy to fix and generally very reliable. And, well, most do have a kickstand

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Great point! how do you think a gravel bike compares? 👀

@CrabbyPattydelight 9 ай бұрын

@@gcn I got a white Kona major Jake sitting in my bedroom, it was basically my dream bike but something happened to it, it's been 9 years or something since I rode it, I got the money for the bike bagging groceries and saved up, ordered the frame for $800 ish, and then these neuvation wheels I loved with the flat spokes, got a Thompson elite seat post, a Deva seat, Shimano Ultegra crank set, the bike shop didn't do a good job I tried twice, gave up let it sit, the frame is a little bit marred by the derailleur hanger, perhaps bent a little, I think it could be fixed, just don't have funds, that thing was amazing. Now I'm riding a trek Hilo triathlon bike that I got for free, it way to small for me so I have to be careful and adapt, it's fun, I dont use the triathlon bars mainly for strapping holding things in a sack with a bungee, back in the day it was a $2225 dollar bike retail the Hilo, but now I think it's more like $500-600, I'm kind of hard on bikes just because I don't own a vehicle and I do a lot of saddle pedaling. I love gravel bikes for a commuter

@charlesmiv3842 11 ай бұрын

Connor's oversized suit is hilarious.

@mitchpaliga4851 11 ай бұрын

Flat bar road bike with fenders (mud guards), rack mounts rear and possibly front would be my suggestion.

@ViveSemelBeneVivere 11 ай бұрын

First there was Michael Knight and Knight Rider. Now there's Hank and Land Rider! 💪😄

@wotexpat9367 11 ай бұрын

Grand Tour challenge on bikes - love it!

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! For another challenge why not watch our 'Cheap bike challenge' film on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/cbc

@goodcompanycoffee 11 ай бұрын

Connor is too funny without trying "Are you going to launch into next week? (while talking about Hank's suspension) and "I'm just need to unfold my bike (as the scene cuts out)"

@lasselyhne-hansen9338 11 ай бұрын

Alex, I expected you to pick a 90' mtb here! You can get an absolute bargain for 200£ and they are so fun, safe, reliable and hella stylish to boot. I love commuting on my old Marin.

@brandonbugtai8346 11 ай бұрын

I remember during the pandemic when the world was closed down and i, as a medical worker had to get to work somehow, decided to bike commute. It was therapeutic, imagine empty roads, quiet streets. It made going to work and going home such a joy. Sadly now that everythings back to normal, my country has reverted back to its never ending traffic, road rage, no rules roads and i stopped bike commuting. Good times though

@farhanlatiff7336 10 ай бұрын

This reminds me of the good old days of Top Gear UK, doing challenges on different set of budget. Maybe it is time to have a segment specifically with these 3, doing silly challenges along the way crossing a country/continent. #challenge

@bashbarnard 11 ай бұрын

Decathlons single speed bike is £230 currently. Great option for £230. Brand new plus warranty.

@StevenZephyc 11 ай бұрын

Depending on your region riverside 100 could be sub $200, comes with 700C tire and 6 speed

@ifrit35 11 ай бұрын

I love my single speed but the one sold at decathlon is not a good deal compared to their own lineup. The RC 100 cost the same money, is lighter, has more versatile tires and 7 speeds.

@anthonyhatter196 11 ай бұрын

Massive sense of nostalgia for my second bike, a Dawes Celeste, brought on by this. Which I used to cycle along the tow path from Bathampton to school! Very humorous vid, loved it. My fist commuter bike, in London, was a Saracen MTB, with front suspension. Even survived being wiped out on Chiswick roundabout.

@abosworth 11 ай бұрын

Seeing tall ass Connor on that little folding bike was absolutely hilarious. 😂 I totally remember those autoshifter bikes. I remember seeing an infomercial on them back in the 90s. There is a reason they never took off. Great video guys! This was very humorous.

@Mattmattong 29 күн бұрын

Probably my favourite video on GCN. Just the lads mucking around lol

@matthewrepucci3564 11 ай бұрын

"I'll time you..." Any task ever on GCN. Love it! haha

@8259lv 11 ай бұрын

Ha ha Connor wins as his bike was the funniest and hysterical watching him ride it 😂😂😂 love all you guys

@YoSpiff 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate you guys getting out of the lycra for a change. I'm plugging for the Dahon folder as the super commuter scooter, but I think the Auto shift might win. At about 13:45 my thought was that next week's test will be commuter bike locks.

@bittiapina 11 ай бұрын

One of the best videos you guys have made. So much fun to watch and such a good topic. Love Alex going full bike mechanic geek when he sees rare bike components 😆 That auto shifting tho, leave it to hank to find such a rare thing.

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, glad you liked it! Why not check out our 'Cheap bike challenge' film on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/cbc

@fb19700101 11 ай бұрын

That must be a vintage horizon. Mine (which is not young, but had since new) doesn't have downtube shifters. Have commuted on it (and it's predecessors which were similar) for 30 years (not far - 3 miles across town) and done longer rides for fun as well. Versatile enough.

@shaun7163 11 ай бұрын

This was great, loved the camaraderie! With this, Ollie backpacking and the live GCN show recently, you’re on a roll!

@dimrub 10 ай бұрын

Very strong Top Gear vibes. Hank is obviously Hammond, Conor is Mr Slow, aka May, and that leaves Alex in the role of Clarkson. Also, loved the Brompton reference. Now that's a proper folder, but good luck finding that for 200 pounds.

@juanmanuelromeo3038 11 ай бұрын

Great video, well done guys!

@sean7456 11 ай бұрын

Great vid, classic GCN Top Gear for Bikes vibes. Love it!

@tormstorm3977 10 ай бұрын

This is really giving me old school Top Gear vibes and I love it.

@woutervanr 10 ай бұрын

Folding bicycle is great...when you also take public transport and/or store it in your office of whatever. The classic commuter (with normal gears ;) is all you need in most cases. You don't want to go that fast, because you don't want to arrive dripping with sweat. Also, that faster you go, the more risky it gets and why would you want to take more risk on a journey you make 2x a day for years???

@DefaultUsername156 11 ай бұрын

Been waiting for a video like this

@kavindabandara 11 ай бұрын

This is one of the best videos that is made by these blokes recently. Absolutely loved it

@killrade4434 11 ай бұрын

My bike is a 24 speed (3x8) adventure/gravel bike with a rear rack and 2 bags. Most people around here uses mountain bikes becouse the roads are so bad and hills. I do think location affects what bike is good. With that said I do like the idea of a folding bike but a Dutch style bike is probably the best middle of the road for most places and people.

@qingyuhu 11 ай бұрын

Another super fun video! Love GCN!

@zukzworld 11 ай бұрын

Loved this. ❤ Each bike needs their own video, specially the auto shift.

@nickvandam1214 11 ай бұрын

I started commuting on a big box store hybrid, it cost about that much and lasted about 2 years by now I've recouped the cost of all my bikes through commuting savings. Now I commute using my touring bike, the best all around bike for me. Thanks for doing this and showing what is possible in a fun way.

@Panironic 11 ай бұрын

Great vid! Would love to see you guys ride in Japan or some other Asian country either doing bike packing, bike touring, challenges, or comparing cycling laws and safety.

@gabrielcosta9043 11 ай бұрын

Great to watch these Top Gear style videos

@chriscole4149 11 ай бұрын

Always love different bike challenges.

@saltinigui 11 ай бұрын

I've been riding folding bikes for some time and one thing I learned is that they can be amazing, unless you buy a cheap one! My Tern P9 and my Brompton S6R are both nice bikes to ride around, even on longer journeys, like 60-100miles. But they weren't cheap! I would definitely choose an old touring or road bike if budget was short!

@mikstratok 11 ай бұрын

I can concurr with that, tried a cheap folder a while back and it sucked, now I take by brommie T line everywhere. Even with the carry block, a dynamo wheel, a bike pump, an extra tube, some patches and a hex key it's still under 9kg. You are totally right about it, my wallet took a big hit on that one.

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Folding bikes are great! Awesome to hear that you have pushed the miles on the small wheeled bikes, what's the furthest you've been on a folding bike?

@saltinigui 11 ай бұрын

@@gcn furthest was around 100m in Italy on my Brompton. That day I wished I had a gravel bike. Never got the hype until moved to Italy next to a lot of cycle routes where suddenly you just hit gravel in the middle of nowhere while riding a 16" bike with very narrow tyres.

@mikstratok 11 ай бұрын

@@gcn I did 70km the other day to visit my sister, honestly, my road bike with skinny tires is less comfortable for those kinds of non-sport trips because it has 0 suspension and I have to carry a backpack, whereas the brompton has wider, albeit much smaller tires, and some built in rear suspension, and the backpack goes on the bike. Not having to carry 2kg worth of locks is also a very big plus.

@frankrizzo367 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this challenge!!!!

@swecreations 11 ай бұрын

Honestly that autoshift bike was so good, and for 120£ too!

@CanyonWanderer 10 ай бұрын

I tend to agree with the final roundup. I ended up using a Giant Roam XR1 as a commuter bike. It's a kind of 'hybrid' as they called it - 6cm front suspension, pannier rack at the back for a bag with lock, 'civilian clothes', laptop etc. I do run SPD pedals and wear cycling kit (it is an hour commute). Currently I only commute once a week, work the rest from home. In 2019 I had some weeks where I commuted 250km on 5 weekdays and did like 120km in the weekend 🙂

@Booosting 11 ай бұрын

This episode of GCN reminded me of the classic BBC Top Gear with Jeremy and the boys ❤ (with civilised conversations offcourse)

@lancecrawley9542 11 ай бұрын

Best GCN video ever! Well done, mates!!!

@sudanid 11 ай бұрын

I do like that my peddling always have load on and auto shift sounds awesome!! if you can fine tune shifting, then this bike is great for commuting.

@johngannon1 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous work - bringing the sense of humour GCN is legend for. Which bike? I have a 56km involving the furthest London Underground station from central London (and the northernmost and westernmost station in the system) so it’s simple - a folding bike. Pedal to the station, hop on the train and pedal to the office. If it was closer I’d use my hybrid and my race bike is what I use going cycling properly

@sreekanthnarayanapillai2134 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Looking forward to a tech video on auto shift and similar bike technologies.

@JonPaul 11 ай бұрын

great video, fun watch

@neilsawyer3081 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely top video, the Clarkson, May and Hamond of the GCN world, more of this please 🙏 😀

@dancorthell5264 11 ай бұрын

This is just lovely video.

@BoyJorgey 7 ай бұрын

daaamn I adore that autoshifter bike to the skies! I need that one!

@Obsrvr86118 11 ай бұрын

Good content boys. I enjoyed it. especially the old steel racer. quality bike to commute in a city where the risk of an expensive superbike getting stolen is high.

@willardSpirit 11 ай бұрын

I got an OG Dahon with a Brooks saddle for $60 used. Best roi ever. First I did was swap out knobby tires to road tic tac toe tread pattern tires and replace the SA hub

@huntermomberger8199 11 ай бұрын

I love vintage bikes a whole lot. Every time i see GCN do a video with a vintage bike, they always have down tube shifters. can you guys do one of your vintage vs modern or whatever videos with barend friction shifters? it's still period correct and will really give those old bones a chance to shine

@ethangodridge6833 11 ай бұрын

Great trousers Conor.

@benjicohn 11 ай бұрын

Love the cufflinks with the suit on hank

@R500JPH 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Top Gear on bikes. Loved it 😂

@iannock5948 11 ай бұрын

Connors suit....😂😂😂 Great video guys

@Toodyslexicforyou 11 ай бұрын

Loving these challenge videos

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Why not watch our 'Cheap bike challenge' film on GCN+ 👉 gcn.eu/cbc

@MarcusBrito 11 ай бұрын

Commuted for years on a Dahon Eco C3, it was fantastic. Folding means that I could catch the train even during rush hours without bothering other passengers too much. Now I live much closer to work and ditched it, but it was definitely fantastic.

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Having the option to catch the train is great! After a hard days work you might not want to over do it and need a chilled route home! 🙌

@drevo50 11 ай бұрын

Top Gear challenge for bikes! Brilliant!

@secretbrad9259 11 ай бұрын

Love the obvious nod to top gearesque style video!Reminds me of the earlier days of GCN brilliant

@gcn 11 ай бұрын

Super cool to have you with us for so long 🙌 Any more challenges you think we should do again?

@chrislatchem1854 11 ай бұрын

Need locks to have a bike when you come out. In Montreal big milk crate boxes are popular on commuters to be able to just throw your bag, groceries in. I commute winter and summer about 13 miles. Not perfect but use Mountain bike with fenders, studded tires and a homemade fairing/windshield in winter. One bad day last winter, -46 with windchill, was rough even with snowmobile boots, long underware, electric handwarmers in MITTS...gears froze took hr. and half ugh. Have conventional bike (flat bar, upright) for summer and homebuilt electric new somewhat experimental bike too.

@travisalbert276 11 ай бұрын

Commuting by bike to work for the past year now. I have an igh commuter bike with swept back bars and a hub dynamo. I thought this would be my go to commuter. It has proven to be a massive pain in the ass compared to my all city space horse. I threw on fenders, rechargeable lights, 35 tires, a porteur rack and bag and it is my go to commuter. Fast when I want it to be. Comfortable and stylish. Any sort of gravel bike would be my go to choice if I could only have one bike.

@matthewrepucci3564 11 ай бұрын

Get these three in a buddy comedy movie! And why did they have their helmets on during the meeting? Classic!

@Neilhuny 11 ай бұрын

An absolute classic show! Loved it - very realistic both with the test and the conclusion! Conor undoubtedly won but nobody would choose that bike without good reason and a flat route, Alex's "Not happy about that" at 15:30 was spot on and made me laugh! He was the winner for me (his bike) but why is Hank called Hank? I KNOW I saw the answer some yrs ago but I'm darned if I can remember. Does his mum & the boss call him James when he's been naughty?

@danielcheng769 11 ай бұрын

That auto-shift is super cool! Never seen or heard of it.

@YuunaAndCuddles 11 ай бұрын

I got an XC bike for my usual cycling. I also have a folding bike to use to send my kid to school (with a child seat), and as a commuter.

@geoffreyhoney122 11 ай бұрын

Stellar content again gcn! Really, you three three should be Curly, Larry & Moe! Couldn't stop laughing!!! This was such a zany challenge! LETS HAVE MORE! Long time commuter, year round in Canada, studded snow tires, the works. I've found that a serviceable hybrid, flat pedals, fenders, lights, milk crate on a back rack, drybag, waterproof jacket are all I need. So Hank's bike does it for me. I find, in our winters, I have to put the seat post down a bit if things get dodgy. Conor gets the clown prize: I ve never seen someone so tall on such a minuscule bike! Glad he came clean, but extra points for improvisation! Please get Hank/Conor to think up another zany challenge! (No more moats or collapsible bike hikes please, my laundry time is limited!😂

@mark-anthonykroezen7335 11 ай бұрын

That auto shift bike is cool I need to now more about that

@chanzdad 11 ай бұрын

Dahon vintage.. dope find.....

@tjohnson200 11 ай бұрын

I ride my old specialized sectuer to work. I also use my filing cabinet as a dresser so I can change out of my cycling kit when I get there.

@FML22 11 ай бұрын

😂 You guys were a riot!

@Lor27Lor 10 ай бұрын

ooooohh I really want to see more videos on that auto shift... so bizarre but fun!

@davezzzz172 11 ай бұрын

I commuted by bike for three decades. It was the best way to get in my weekly bike miles while also getting to work on time. In fact, getting to work was the best part of my work day!

@ssenssel 11 ай бұрын

Right when I really was thinking about commuting to work pandemic starts and home office ensues.. I'm not complaining..

@andrewpeters4642 11 ай бұрын

This reminds me so much of Top Gear challenges and I’m all for it. 😂

@Barbarabush690 11 ай бұрын

Hank’s Wolf of Wall Street look got me good in this 😂😂😂😂

@captainbungee 11 ай бұрын

MTB with a tongsheng TSDZ2 for me. One day a week to the office (44 miles round trip) and a hoot at weekends 😁

@edb8120 11 ай бұрын

A folding bike is great if you need to cover the few kilometers on each end of a train ride. The Dawes would be great set up like a touring bike. Mud guards, rear rack, flat bars, and wide tires. And all that Hank's bike needs is adjusting of the auto-shift to better suit him. My daughter commutes on a single speed, so almost anything can work.