We Upgraded Our eBay Bikes & This Is What Happened!

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Жыл бұрын

The bikes are back but don’t worry, we decided not to scrimp on the clothing this time, but our budget bikes are ready for another challenge! With a few upgrades, how much faster can they really go? There is no hiding in a time trial, this will be a test of presenter ingenuity, determination & tactics!
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@cremonaphoto Жыл бұрын

Couldn't stop laughing when i saw Heather's disc wheel alone 😂

@Zone2enjoyer Жыл бұрын

That spending from Heather is hilarious 😂 bike went from crack to cracked 😂

@frankeeeej Жыл бұрын

For three and a half grand you can buy a really decent tt bike 😂

@sinancetinkaya Жыл бұрын

never let a woman go for shopping alone 😂

@richcrompton6891 Жыл бұрын

Just what I was thinking!!

@joneinarmattiasvisser6113 Жыл бұрын

For some crazy diy project make a bike out of washing mashine bearings and win a world championship (graem obree's old faithfull). Yesd

@animalgarden825 Жыл бұрын

It is possible to buy decent second hand tt-bikes for around 500 GBP

@xprodigy1x674 Ай бұрын

Yeah exactly, got a full carbon TT bike for £200@@animalgarden825

@blubbblubb6239 Жыл бұрын

Another idea is, to pick 3 people, who didn't learn freestyle swimming yet and try to give them best advices to train and see, which participant improved the most :))

@Aeronwor Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this since the ebay triathlon. Great job on the upgrades. I'd say Mark got it right, even if he did sandbag the first atempt.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Thanks! What should we do with them next? 🤔

@Aeronwor Жыл бұрын

@@gtn beyond the obvious (ie: entering a triathlon or time trial), is tri-packing a thing - like bike packing but spend some of the time/distance swimming and running?

@s.g.engineeringltds.g.engineer Жыл бұрын

@@gtn All spend the 3.5K on them Heather did, then try again and then race them maybe??

@toon_8552 Жыл бұрын

Impressive speeds on those bikes. Good to see the competition between you all, looked like good fun.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

We're not competitive, not one bit 🤥

@matt_acton-varian Жыл бұрын

With the massive change of bar height for Mark I am not surprised he managed such a quick time. The DIY disc wheel is something I plan to use next year on the local TT circuit.

@8960056 Жыл бұрын

I love those diy/cheap/making the best out of it episodes. Very fun!

@KenSmith-bv4si Жыл бұрын

LOL Heather. This can't be happening. Cool video GTN

@1812Stevie Жыл бұрын

Great points proven in an entertaining, fun way. Love it

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@blubbblubb6239 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! That is really eye opening in terms of what matters the most with a very tight budget! Further, entertaining as always :D It would be really interesting to see an analysis of an technician for triathlon bikes, which investments he would recommend the most. :))

@xosece 5 ай бұрын

Heather budget was like my grandmother used to say "the ruin of Palmyra" referring to the fact that you spend too much money ("this is the ruin of Palmyra" she used to say), but it proved its worth and it was fun to watch. She is the best even if she doesn't use the most shiny shiny materials. Mark's improvement is otherworldly, and I think he could go even cheaper with the Continental Ultra Speed III tyres which have very good rolling resistance for their price, and not the more expensive GP5000 just for this ride.

@Dunky80 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video guys really entertaining

@alfredongos Жыл бұрын

5:55 HAHAHA!!!... glamour above all!

@davidcallan7844 Жыл бұрын

Let’s see all of you on Penny Farthings next time.😂🤘

@savagepro9060 Жыл бұрын

Three Bikes that prove even Frankenstein was allowed to breed!

@tomrankin4530 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching this very entertaining video during my leisurely Sunday morning breakfast. Great content as always.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it - happy training! 🙌

@TheRJAD Жыл бұрын

I need some extra pictures from Mark's bike, because his looks rapid!

@thomask2092 Жыл бұрын

Haha Well done. Actually started laughing at the end 😂😂

@rudolphpyatt4833 Жыл бұрын

Three speed hubs have an illustrious history in time trials. Look up the prewar Raleigh/Sturmey-Archer team and the exploits of Sid Ferris, Bert James, Charles Holland, and Tommy Godwin.

@compo592 4 ай бұрын

Only thing on heather's bike that was original was the frame.......lol😅

@emberchord Жыл бұрын

Lol, someone had fun with the background music while editing it seems!

@joneinarmattiasvisser6113 Жыл бұрын

Use washing mashine bearings like graeme obree on his old faithful! It's about as aero as a modern bike, and this is with almost round ish tubes😂

@automotive474 Жыл бұрын

I lolled like it was Top Gear at that 2500 £ budget bike upgrades reveal. TV gold I say 😅 Also Heathers approach to DIY was pretty funny, you could have exploited it more

@sethgriffiths6539 Жыл бұрын

Yep, Mark absolutely sandbagged it. He could have built the pyramids with that much sand!!

@mrpoleyful Жыл бұрын

Must be fun for Heather to work with those guys, they’re not competitive at all :D

@robertkenney4336 Жыл бұрын

I would Like to see you do a pawnshop challenge. You can find some nice gear at pawnshops.

@andytaylor_music Жыл бұрын

The song during the workshop part was about as close to "Takin' Care Of Business" as you could get without raising a copyright flag 🤣Kudos!

@AndrewisTri-tn1uo 9 ай бұрын

It'd be interesting to see exactly what the breakdown is on Mark's advantage over James. The big 3 for sure are good tyres, proper gears and budget disc wheel but I wonder what % each contribute.

@TheRJAD Жыл бұрын

Why didn't you put the gear lever onto the aero bars? Could save another extra minute?

@ljadf Жыл бұрын

Actually got a bit giddy seeing the budget disc wheel!

@gtn Жыл бұрын

One of Mark's more simple & effective triathlon engineering projects 😅

@geraldkiessling Жыл бұрын

It‘s called Financial FairPlay and it doesn‘t work in football. 😂 Go Heather!

@79devo Жыл бұрын

Clarkson - Mark Hammond - James May - Heather

@savagepro9060 Жыл бұрын

7:57 I slammed that stem down . . . stem didn't budge

@blubbblubb6239 Жыл бұрын

Would be really interesting to see some other challenges in the other 2 disciplines like running barefoot/in barefoot shoes or similar things whilest swimming. :D ;-)

@jeffreywilliams3646 Жыл бұрын

Next time, riders do all the mechanic work themselves (advice permitted).

@lisapet160 Жыл бұрын

Heather's bike got the best upgrade, with the disk not necessary. She had to use warmer clothes to be faster: one layer short was she perhaps.

@AJ5dude Жыл бұрын

#gtncoachescorner I have done my first two 70.3’s this year both on a road bike and I am looking to buy a TT bike for my Ironman next year. I am looking for bike around €3.000 to €4.000. Can you give me any advice or bike suggestions?

@ChrisCapoccia Жыл бұрын

Surprised two solid rear wheels but no one went for aero front wheel?

@damu6678 Жыл бұрын

Strong cross winds makes that dangerous

@Cyber_Engineer Жыл бұрын

It't not a bike, it's a rider.

@AndrewShakespeare Жыл бұрын

Isn't it illegal to ride without two functioning brakes?

@marcuswills6569 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@ryanuma86 Жыл бұрын

Gtn vs gcn pls 👍

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Sure! What shall we challenge them to?

@rudolphpyatt4833 Жыл бұрын

Same thing: Budget time trial over this course.

@ryanuma86 Жыл бұрын

100km race using Budget bike under 1000usd bike, like polygon stratos S3 maybe, a local pride brand from my country Indonesia 😅

@jason200912 Жыл бұрын

Everyone has these poverty bikes then out of nowhere you got one rider with a Dt swiss and new everything.

@philipwooldridge9606 Жыл бұрын

Why did you ride illegal bikes on a public road?

@marcuswills6569 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@allanfoster6965 Жыл бұрын

Heather and her shopping. Is this a woman thing? Asking for a friend,🤔😉👍

@savagepro9060 Жыл бұрын

Men go shopping too. Just answered for a friend . . . . ♀📳♂---->>🏧💲

@alainfreedom3159 Жыл бұрын

Your last video will be when they activate your nano chip from the poisoned needle by a simple wifi signal - before 2030 All muscle no brain