We Try Cheap Bike Products From Amazon! Pt.2

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Күн бұрын

Still buzzing from his shoe warmers from his last attempt at buying some cheap mountain bike products from Amazon, Blake decided to seek out some more MTB bargains - and hopefully avoid picking some lemons 🍋 Some of you eagle-eyed viewers might have already spotted one of these goodies in Blake's most recent video!
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0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Chain Seater
2:32 - Kickstand
6:08 - Phone Holder
10:06 - Bike Lock
13:56 - The Best and Worst
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@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Have you found any MTB bargains online? Which one of the products Blake got today would you like to try? Let us know 👇

@spidermacleod9702 Жыл бұрын

Not the kickstand because that's just wrong! LOL Melt that thing down and make more GMBN Top Caps! ☺

@Magicalfarty Жыл бұрын

rockshox pike dj for R5000 200 dollars sale

@mohammadalaradi3062 Жыл бұрын

the mobile holder is actually very good not sure how it will be on trails as were i live we have only sand and gravel, on my budget bikes the stem is long enough that i can strap it on there and its sturdy enough, i would still suggest a mobile cover to b used but im happy with it, mind u i only use cheap phones when im on the bike as i like to try jumps and so on :)

@John3-16Clothing Жыл бұрын

Try finding a cheap dropper. Or cheap grips, stem and handlebars

@robfeatherston7963 Жыл бұрын

endo to kickstand was too clean.

@spunkush Жыл бұрын

I had to play that back, too slick.

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Style for miles 😎

@slimedev4920 Жыл бұрын

@georgebailey6307 Жыл бұрын

I replayed it back and said "DAMN BLAKE THAT WAS DOPE!!"

@evan5167 Жыл бұрын

Thinking of getting a kickstand just to do that now

@stefan.krause Жыл бұрын

I heard Nukeproof is calling you, they dislike the kickstand and want their bike back 🤣🤭 Hillarious presentation, as always with Blake 💛

@chasecooper4853 Жыл бұрын

never thought someone could bring so much stezy to putting a kickstand down

@Rachenviel Жыл бұрын

If LockPickingLaywer has taught me anything is that you should always check that a chain lock is hardened and have a decent thickness before you use it.

@themarauder6108 Жыл бұрын

If you're worried about the kickstand deploying mid-trail, just add a bit of velcro tape to the frame to strap it down.

@MG-pw7jp 4 ай бұрын

0:03 The way he stands his bike. Now that is style!!

@zedddddful Жыл бұрын

The lock cover was tougher than the chain thats crazy 😅

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

So rubbish! Probably among the worst we've ever seen!

@TheButlerNZ Жыл бұрын

We (70's) kids used to mount our kick stand just behind the crank bearing so when you pedaled off it put the stand up automatically. My Raleigh Chopper came with a chrome one built onto the bottom bracket... Of course the mod kit to have back then was the fibreglass pole and flag... made exiting the back of the bike on an over zealous wheelie a little embarrassing tho. (Good thing with the old choppers, you could just sit back in that plush armchair of a seat and wheelie without effort.) Raleigh Chopper, Most comfortable seat EVER!

@LivingWithTheCoopers Жыл бұрын

I know we all think of stands as a bit cheap and naff, but the amount of scratches and grips I would have saved over the years 😂😂😂

@Muhametgiden Жыл бұрын

Daaang that kickstand jump was so legit 😂🤜🤛

@reinholdachleitner2069 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video,Blake is one of GCN's best next to Ollie,keep up the good work my fellow Zimbabwean.🇿🇼

@martintin250 Жыл бұрын

Blake seriously needs his own show... he’s just too good 👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙

@Numberofbillion Жыл бұрын

Saved my life just now, hilarious presentation yes, that kickstand looked like it wanted to 'lock-itself-out' on the trail, thanks for the laugh & the smile you beautiful person

@thechandlerchronicle9592 Жыл бұрын

I love the cheap bike product review videos! Keep them going.

@QTMagic Жыл бұрын

I have one of those kickstands on all of my bikes. I don't understand why people spend £3000 on a bike, and then drop it on the floor or lean it against a tree (and hence scratch the paintwork) every time they stop.

@rottieshepcalibre9156 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video guys. Great idea. Get ya money ready Blake this carry on up to part 20. 😊

@delure321 11 ай бұрын

QuadLock makes the best phone holders by far. I use it every time I go mountain biking and have never had an issue.

@gwadamit8116 Жыл бұрын

I like the decathlon kickstand. That too with dirt and some use on it the kickstand has gotten tight and no matter how hard you drop it doesn't come down but easily comes down with little leg force.

@johncorti3111 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! 😂 especially as I always end up with a load of crap from impulse buying…….keep it up ❤

@chrisfranklification 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant series, but just goes to prove there are 2 things you cannot go cheap on: phone mount and bike lock - they protect your 2 most valuable possessions! Phone mount - Quad Lock is excellent, and the cases are nice so you can use them as your everyday case. No wobbling, absolutely rock solid - but if you're worried about vibration they do an adaptor for that too. Lock - You absolutely have to go for a decent hardened U-lock with proper lock and a cable to loop through your wheel. Nothing else will suffice. Even then I wouldn't leave it unattended overnight or anything like that. Unless you're a locksmith and know what you're doing, just go for something with "Sold Secure" certification from a decent brand like Abus. Heavy and pricey but worth it.

@darius2640 Жыл бұрын

I love my kickstand, for years Ive been putting my bikes on their sides on the dirty ground scratching pedals and grips. looking for curbs and walls to lean it against but now that I finaly got a shiny new bike i dont wanna do that anymore, I want a kickstand. but now after watching this I have a new fear unlocked, although mine never deployed on its own in a 1000 miles Ive ridden with it jumping a bit, and hitting big roots

@threestarsandasling 10 ай бұрын

Love this Amazon finds series 😂 Blake is funny af! Nicely done GMBN!

@Gamepro2112 Жыл бұрын

I use a rubber phone mount similar to that one for my road bikes that attaches to the stem, keeps it from bouncing nearly as much when attached to the stem instead of the actual handlebars

@khoi_tran Жыл бұрын

Love this series!

@elizabethpoley6882 10 ай бұрын

I still use a Kryptonite U-lock, although my used Cannondale SuperSix was just stolen here in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles back in June. The guy used liquid nitrogen. Apparently, thieves here in LA have moved on to using acid or liquid nitrogen to break the lock, which unfortunately isn't covered by Kryptonite. Best thing to do is lock it w/a U-lock, then cover it w/a lockdown cover. Amazon has the covers for about $43. With the cover on, the thief can't see where to apply the liquid nitrogen. Also, it would take him longer, thus, risking him getting caught. Try putting an Airtag on the steerer tube or seat tube. Nothing is 100%.

@tee_m Жыл бұрын

Amazing how they make all this stuff in the jungle.

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@nevillepretorius8948 Жыл бұрын

Smooth move on the kickstand 😂

@dummkompf 10 ай бұрын

the quadlock bike mount works great, never lost my phone even on the roughest trails

@shadiestone2949 Жыл бұрын

14:25. As the old addage goes, "Buy once, cry once". Braided steel cable, a clear thick & tough coating (to show its braided cable) with a key is my choice. Live in a large city and not once has my bike been attempted on.

@jeremyblackwood655 Жыл бұрын

I use a Quad Lock as a phone mount and it is stable and safe and love it.

@mjojrjr6231 Жыл бұрын

Didn't noticed that during the One Planet ride 😅 Make sense, it engaged the moment you certain bumps. 😅

@KVaGer Жыл бұрын

That kickstendo is too good man!) Should it be considered an essential trick to learn?)

@Hello_riders_1993 Жыл бұрын

Rehook was a project that went on the sharktank tv show. Happy to see they are still alive

@ljisbister3211 Жыл бұрын

I've fitted several such kickstands to a number of bikes over the past year, for myself and others. It works fine, but it will need tightening up several times over the first few months as the rubber grips holding it to the bike frame slowly deform and it will become loose

@dwight6502 Жыл бұрын

Damn that kickstand really had me kicked in this video. I have the same exact version (just different branding) for only $2 and it's been with me for 3yrs and i never took it off. I can park my bike anywhere 😂🤣😂 P.s. you have to wrap a bit of duct tape or old inner tubes on the part where you will install the kickstand to avoid deep scratches. My old frame has worst since i just installed it directly 👍😂 AND YOU CAN JUST PUT ON A VELCRO WHILE ON TRAILS 😂

@JiorujiDerako Жыл бұрын

But if you use velcro to strap it, how will you do that sick endo to kickstand at the end of your sick bomb down the track?! (Good tips though, might snag a cheap one for my around town bike, biggest jumps I do on that are off curbs and it gets tiring having to find something to lay it down on every time I stop for a break, hah)

@jbstillman 11 ай бұрын

The silicon band style phone mounts are trash IMO... for a few dollars more, you can get the sturdier rigid mounts that has a top/bottom spring mechanism that also locks into place. if you need charge port access and go with a sturdy side clamp version, make sure that the clamps don't squeeze any of your side buttons (and calls emergency!). Also nicer mounts let you mount it right next to your stem. Just make sure it's mounted in a way that if you crash, it's more likely not to get hit or get smashed... because you may need it to call for help. I have them on all my MTB and road bikes as my bike computer, music player, etc. ... I also recently installed a kickstand for my dad's bike. I haven't used one of those in forever.

@royvandijk7119 7 ай бұрын

To me this really is the 'Blake and friends' channel.

@KevinT3141 Жыл бұрын

I also commute with my bike so have a similar kickstand. It must have a stronger spring as I've never had it deploy accidentally, but then again I also don't ride as hard as Blake. If it ever becomes a problem I'll remove it, but so far it's treated me well. And for the weight weanies, Ive lost 70 lbs since I've started mountain biking so the weight of the kickstand is negligible. I can always lose another pound to compensate.

@akaraikiriakatsuki3157 Жыл бұрын

😂 about the kick stand. Can you try putting a Velcro to secure it for trails. One that you can pull to remove when done shredding

@chrisgray6811 Жыл бұрын

Great videos and I always watch them and I’m from New Zealand

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Chris! 🇳🇿

@FirestormAA Жыл бұрын

Blake is so so funny.... sexy tong for your cellphone.... LOL Great topic guys.

@craigelliott4338 11 ай бұрын

End to kickstand... learning that.

@sorinoutdoors5418 Жыл бұрын

you are funny Blake! this was better than many stand up comedians ;)

@fegasegiawan3440 Жыл бұрын

That intro is on fire 🔥🔥

@rraymakers Жыл бұрын

this guy deserves a raise. who the f can make a kickstand cool again

@evanforst7272 Жыл бұрын

In the first 10 seconds too

@slowandmore2063 Жыл бұрын

I Use some Velcro straps to hold the kick stand up so it doesn’t fall mid ride

@johnnyk6906 Жыл бұрын

i am going to try the kickstand slam 🙂

@waxistfallplaz7577 Жыл бұрын

If you want to get a phone mount for mtb i recomend either quadlock, fidlocks mount or the mouse mount. (You will need a new case though)

@rw218 Жыл бұрын

Peak design is another good option

@Xplorer.Adventures Жыл бұрын

Nailing the ground with that kickstand fully opened in the air ❤

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

That'll be a bad day at the office!

@emir5034 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos. Plz keep on publishing this kind. ❤❤❤

@Montytobin Жыл бұрын

i had one of the bike stands and it snapped when i cased a big jump. i had it on my bike for when i do my paper round!

@AaronHendu Жыл бұрын

I need a couple decent kickstands for my e-bike built for long packing trips...it is gonna be heavy fully loaded. But I am also cheap...I will consider a pair of those. I don't want a single dual leg stand, I want the option to use one or the other, or both, as needed.

@matthewtmcdonough Жыл бұрын

What happened to the padded seat cover review you had on during the bike lock portion?

@playgroundchooser Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one to want to immediately come down here to talk about the Endo to Kickstand intro. Dammit Blake, you're awesome!!

@mitchell7man Жыл бұрын

I don't have a computer, I just use a watch. But when I need navigation I use a webby thing. Though it doesn't have the rotation / detachable thing. I've crashed and the phone went nowhere.

@NeythEU Жыл бұрын

Awesome and entertaining video - as always :-D One question, because i am struggling to find it on the web: What Garmin Mount are you using? Greats from Austria :-)

@addtext Ай бұрын

Please try the Gewage high riser 70mm bar. It is 800mm wide and I love it. Would be curious how good you think it is (and strong since it's 6061aluminum). Made my Enduro bike so much more comfortable.

@MTBryanH Жыл бұрын

Mankini! Hahaha! Hilarious presentation!

@abelmartin672 Жыл бұрын

With the phone mount try putting it close to the stem I have one and it stays perfect if you rest it on the stem

@replacement6386 Жыл бұрын

You are him bro, that roll up was so dope.

@tomisaac842 7 ай бұрын

Out of all of those products all I want to know is what watch is Blake wearing it looks awesome.

@eliseoislas6120 Жыл бұрын

I have one like that cell holder. For me works fine.😅😊

@waynehollard Жыл бұрын

Kudos for not mentioning the phone mount company you had on your motorcycle directly. I had the same one and after it knackered my camera too, yet they have the audacity to sell you the vibration damper as an extra 😡

@user-yv2cz8oj1k Жыл бұрын

It's clear someone isn't aware of review fraud techniques on Amazon.

@PuddyIzzy Жыл бұрын

That intro! 10/10

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

💯! Thanks for watching!

@anitalandkroon Жыл бұрын

Great video 😃

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Anita!

@MountainAdventures1 9 ай бұрын

Got that kickstand for my daughter's bike. Her bars were round though, and that thing would spin and drop the bike no matter what I did.

@wd99999 Жыл бұрын

In Blake we trust 😎

@VernL4 Жыл бұрын

Blake is HILARIOUS!!! 🤣

@Onyxaxe Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure combination locks can just be jossled loose. There's an old house where they don't even have to be picked or cut.

@RoryMag Жыл бұрын

Also never trust combo locks because they are generally very easy to "pick". I had a bike stolen because of this, I've also opened my dad's bike lock first try after watching a 5 minute KZfaq video.

@northwestmountainbikeaddic6874 Жыл бұрын

Just uploaded some pictures of my bike , it would be awesome to see it on bike vault!!

@hl2303 Жыл бұрын

I don’t worry about my Amazon kickstand anymore😂

@S14AA 10 ай бұрын

stand need a heaver spring or some type of easy locking mech ?

@dbernadickas 10 ай бұрын

It's not how many people bought the items but how many left a review but you already know it :)

@xanderdixon3688 Жыл бұрын

Great vid

@gmbn Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@harcormor Жыл бұрын

Yea I have that same phone case for my bike, and it did mess up my camera. It messed up the telephoto lens on my phone so I can’t take long distance photos that I have to zoom into. 😢

@rottieshepcalibre9156 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your bad luck. Thanks for sharing. The people making these things clearly forgot how expensive and complex todays phones are

@Bboymoped Жыл бұрын

Need a link for the chain tool from the first item as I can't find it online.

@MrMirfaelltnixein Жыл бұрын

8:02 ... is it only me who gets confused that there are EXACLTY the same amount of reviews for the phone holder than for the chain-picking-tool 😋... so don´t give any thrust on reviews btw. impressive Endo to kickstand! 😎🤣

@BenjaminWasHere Жыл бұрын

Ive a question Re the phone mount - will the plastic circular mount point of that silicon “bikini” sleeve mount to an “out in front” bike computer mount?

@craigweightman799 Жыл бұрын

I would really like you guys/girls to do an upto date bike theft video testing gold standard chains and locks abus and litelock do some good ones.

@jokermtb Жыл бұрын

Nice kick slam

@diegosilvaol Жыл бұрын

and how about the tyres?

@skrawn1342 11 ай бұрын

Kickstand are in people! Get with the program!

@MR.HUNCHO Жыл бұрын

I got a samsung fold z3 I wouldn't trust any mount for my phone 😂😂😂 endo to kickstand was smooth af

@pwiles1968 Жыл бұрын

I notice that your chain guide had somehow fallen off while you were demonstrating the first product, you must have found it again because it was back on later in the video 🤣

@kathysarmcandy1992 Жыл бұрын

Big lock great. Front wheel missing.

@stuartswindellcampoy8483 Жыл бұрын

Lmao That Intro Was Clean

@andyhardy322 Жыл бұрын

Hi what is the best bike lock chain

@oscarcloherty8181 Жыл бұрын

nice opening

@805pedalboyzcentralcoast Жыл бұрын

Hahahhahahha lab it especiallly when drag your bike then stand the bike with yah 😂😂😂😂😂😂 ❤️❤️💯🔥🫶

@aervinreyaguillon2616 Жыл бұрын

that exact kick stand cost here in Philippines 77php or 1.50usd

@MusicCR123 11 ай бұрын

I got a phone mount it's not that bad tbh it comes loss after a while tho

@feldgraufox4927 Жыл бұрын

Blake is a strange man. Funny af great presenter

@1edkihm Жыл бұрын

@12:57 Blake, what kind of saddle do you have on your bike? Or is it a cover?

@CraigFyfe Жыл бұрын

What happened to the tyres?

@buildsworld Жыл бұрын

What is the link to chain seater or the name of product

@ashpunting Жыл бұрын

I've got the phone mount witch I don't use and I have the stand on my mountain bike and I have one of those bike chains witch I don't use so I got a proper one and a alarm and a proper phone mount try out the bike Alarm next Blake 😅😊

@JohnDoe_x0 Жыл бұрын

the bike stand is £3 cheaper than a plastic tool to put the chain back on, where you could use pretty much any stick instead, but still, Blake call the stand pricey 😅