What Happens When A Complete Beginner Rides A $10,000 Super Bike?

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Жыл бұрын

What would happen if we put a total beginner on a top-of-the-range super triathlon bike for a day? Geared towards helping experienced and elite triathletes to ride as fast as possible, how would our beginner triathlete Jacob get on? Let's find out!
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@NejonaBE Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't call someone who can do a triathlon (and who will do an Iron Man in August) a complete beginner but maybe that's just me.

@beeblebug Жыл бұрын

If he's a beginner, what does that make me? 🤣

@madrx2 Жыл бұрын

Typical clickbait from this group

@markgeorge2200 Жыл бұрын

yeah that guy is an intermediate at least, but prob more of an amateur

@DigitalMan6627 Жыл бұрын

He used to write for the Daily Mail,stretching the truth

@tobysmith4662 Жыл бұрын

LOL and works for the Global Triathlon Network...

@BeaverTerror Жыл бұрын

How the hell is this guy a "complete beginner" if he's been doing triathlon for a year and is training for a freaking ironman???

@joshcullum88 21 күн бұрын

There’s a huge difference between doing these things and doing them competitively

@egovorch Жыл бұрын

Since you have so many viewers that are in the beginner or intermediate range of triathlete, you should include more Jacob when trying new tech or workouts..it would be refreshing to see someone that reflects more of the people watching....great video!

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Noted! We would love to do more beginner content, what should we challenge Jacob to next?

@egovorch Жыл бұрын

@@gtn Greetings GTN...Perhaps after he completes his scheduled triathlon, use the numbers and have him some structured intervals running and in the pool. Then compare the before and after. Maybe also do some component upgrades to his current bike and see if that has any impact.....thank you for replying to my comment! I think you have a great channel and watch it all the time!

@marge5385 Жыл бұрын

@@gtn I'd love him to test whether high-end wetsuit improves his performance, like James tested in one of the vids. I also would like if a female amateur triathlete or more of an older age grouper would also be brought in to address some of the aspects in the training that are more relevant to these groups

@3Max 5 ай бұрын

@@gtn maybe go for some running content, either intervals / cadence drills, or maybe something hilly/terrain. Would be fun to see how/whether these help Jacob progress over time!

@MatthewBrace-xz2te Жыл бұрын

This guy is top talent. Sign him up full time GTN.

@dylanhunt5368 Жыл бұрын

For building strength and endurance, it doesn't matter if you have a $100 bike or a $10 000 bike. The bike just has to be good enough to take you the distance you're going for in the race unless you're looking to win it

@colecoleman1499 Жыл бұрын

This was not the point of the video. Expensive bike hater

@ihi4278 Жыл бұрын

Ur right i personally like to use my 300$ bike for everyday training and i just rent one for my main races

@riccardorodighiero4178 Жыл бұрын

It's not totally true, you also need to get used to the position. You can only do that if you train with the bike you're gonna be using in the race

@DavidFritzIII Жыл бұрын

As long as the fit and position is good 👍

@desroin Жыл бұрын

Well I would want to have something with Shimano 105 at least just so you have the actual gearing of what you'll eventually want to ride anyway ^^'

@filipe.portes Жыл бұрын

Go Jacob!! Those are good numbers, not so much of a beginner. It seems to me that getting very comfortable with the aerobars in a cheaper bike is a good way to extract all the value on a expensive one.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Very true! You can do lots of your fitness groundwork on any bike 🙌

@MarS-jf2lw Жыл бұрын

"complete beginner" = has finished triathlons 😂

@markthrelfall3577 Жыл бұрын

Well I wouldn’t want them crashing my bike would I! 😂

@peterv1307 Жыл бұрын

@@markthrelfall3577 then dont call it a complete beginner.

@markthrelfall3577 Жыл бұрын

@@peterv1307 he’s done 2 triathlons. Rides a gravel bike. I would still consider him a beginner 🤷‍♂️

@marcuswills6569 Жыл бұрын

Technically speaking, anyone who's finished less than 5 Triathlons is regarded as a beginner

@Michaelthearcheangel Ай бұрын

@@marcuswills6569A COMPLETE beginner is ZERO triathlons, DUH

@davidporter2828 Жыл бұрын

Great, I enjoyed that. I really like this format of occasionally featuring non elites on the show. I think it can help us all relate a bit more to the many challenges of triathlon training and racing.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting 🙌 What beginner topics would you like to see us cover?

@davidporter2828 Жыл бұрын

@@gtn I think some discussion around Brick workouts would be good: frequency, duration and particularly pace/intensity. Should we always try to mimic race pace or effort? Are swim-bike Brick sessions worth it? Should we consider doing a race simulation with all three disciplines done back-to-back?? I reckon most novice athletes will be doing shorter distances so that might be the focus. Cheers 😃

@jeromeibanez2891 Жыл бұрын

For most of us amateurs, a TT bike can only take you so far. I just did Lanzarote 70.3 yesterday and there were tons and tons of people on normal racing bikes (who looked obviously very experienced) totally obliterate those in superbikes.

@kpsig Жыл бұрын

It is so funny, this happens everywhere and in all cycling events. Especially with bigger riders, 85kg and more, who are also bigger in „width“, a weight benefit of 1kg on the frame and a small aero benefit coming from the frame, become less critical.

@onepunchbud1472 10 ай бұрын

To be fair - 20min time savings is nothing for a long-distance where many normies are in the 5-6h range. Unless you are really good and are in the top of your age group it does not matter much. Lanzarote is even more rider focused imo because of the hills. I am kinda shocked it's that low against his bike which had such an upright position. Shows it again - it's about the rider!

@banjomechanic Жыл бұрын

Jacob is aiming high! I like it. Great efforts! 👍👍

@BandanaBoris Жыл бұрын

Been a joy to watch Jacob in this episode. Get him on board for future "beginner" topics!

@gtn Жыл бұрын

What sort of thing would you like to see Jacob take on next? 👀

@sebastienbrochard9812 Жыл бұрын

I'll see you in Copenhagen ... doing my first full distance there too! 🎉

@AquaDaz1 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this idea and I think we have all felt like Jacob when we have upgraded to a new bike. I think with a little coaching from Mark, a Bike Fit, a sponsorship from @GTN and @Canyon and Jacob could have a great day at IM Copenhagen and potentially finish hours earlier and have a load of fun along the way, which essentially what it's all about. Great video guys.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Even without us Jacob can smash it! 🙌 Would you like to see more of him on the channel?

@andrewmcalister3462 Жыл бұрын

Had a good laugh at Jacob's animations. 😂

@phillipbailey7080 Жыл бұрын

Go on Jacob! What an absolute legend!! More Jacob please!!! ❤

@SR77SR Жыл бұрын

Dude has such a good laugh

@jobanski Жыл бұрын

Wow! Jacob looks really fit, and doing a full Ironman?!😮 definitely will be cheering you on in August!

@gtn Жыл бұрын

We will to 🙌

@ThminaKhan-rh4md 7 ай бұрын

The topic you are discussing is very good and clearly understood

@user-xv2vb5ml9y 9 ай бұрын

This guy is top talent. Sign him up full time GTN.. Jacob is aiming high! I like it. Great efforts! .

@tonymc90 Жыл бұрын

How about looking at improving Jacobs position on his current road bike. Then look at the options around clip on bars and how to set them up for best results. Good effort Jacob.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Road bikes can make great triathlon bike! We covered this subject in this video👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7Waq65oyci4aX0.html

@tonig6412 Жыл бұрын

Nice video as always! I think another good video will be to compare a more affordable TT Bike between 1k to 3k even second hand to a top one £10k . I believe a decent TT bike will still knockoff pretty much the same time 🤞🏻

@connorfletcher5201 Жыл бұрын

i agree because what kind of people that are unsponsored have £10k to spend on just one bike. Makes me question who the actual target ‘market’ is for this as sponsored athlete will get it free of charge

@ranaabdullah2634 7 ай бұрын

It would be refreshing to see someone that reflects more of the people watching....great video 📷📸Absolutely loved this idea.😍

@markavogler Жыл бұрын

Fair play Mark, No way would I be letting any beginner on my super bike pride and joy. Especially when he says he fell off his own bike recently 😳.

@cwr8618 Жыл бұрын

terrifying - a $10k bike. Not one car i've owned has been over $10k haha

@ginger1908 Жыл бұрын

You are more advanced than me Jacob, I taught myself to swim less than 2 years ago, my very first Triathlon is May 2023 and I have also signed up for Copenhagen. I suspect you will be wearing a GTN Trimtex tri suit, I will look out for you. Hopefully be able to catch you.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing Dominic! From learning how to swim to doing an Ironman, what are top tips for someone just getting into the sport? 👀

@ginger1908 Жыл бұрын

@@gtn firstly belief, you need to believe in yourself. Don't compare yourself to others if they may be more advanced or quicker in one discipline. Breakdown each discipline don't think of the overall event. Don't stress (too much) once you know you're on time for the cut offs then enjoy it. And test your nutrition what works and what doesn't work for fuel. A lot of these things I have taken from GTN videos, some from my previous sport, some from watching others complete the event, and applied some of my own logic.

@marge5385 Жыл бұрын

I'm not ready for Copenhagen IM yet (training for Elsinore HIM), but as i lived next to the route then cheering there couple of years now has been clearly an inspiration to start the journey myselg. I will be there and look out for both of you. It is a great course (i run and bike and swim there, hope to race too one day)

@perro0076 Жыл бұрын

I totally recommend practicing doing figure of 8s in an open car park somewhere with the aero bars. As far as investing on a super bike. It depends on whether you want to take part or compete. Unless, in training, you're doing the times that will challenge a top 10 place, save yourself the money. Fall back to a sprint tri, and work your way up from there

@steveco1800 Жыл бұрын

The TT bike's ride position and bars look terrible for climbing - looks difficult to get forward and out the saddle (never ridden one).

@purgostevejohal5771 Жыл бұрын

Good video guys, great work Jacob! For me the big benefit after the aero is running off the Tri-bike. Be interesting to research bike and run times together. Be a tough day though 😂

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Sounds like great research! ... Might need some training before hand 😂

@deanb61 Жыл бұрын

The main difference is between a TT bike and a road bike. The difference between a reasonably priced TT bike and a top of the range pro level machine is much smaller. For someone like Jacob I'd suggest looking for and older 2nd hand TT bike, maybe allow some extra for upgrades and I bet his times will be close to the Canyon.

@deanb61 Жыл бұрын

@diesel I've got a carbon frame Giant Defy Advanced with Ultegra groupset, not top of the range, but a fairly high spec road bike. I bought a second hand alloy frame TT bike with 105 groupset. I upgraded the wheels to alloy aero wheels and put new more angled tri bars on. On a flatish course It's about 5kph faster than the road bike for the same effort. So actually a wider difference than here, and it's far from a TT superbike.

@gtn Жыл бұрын

Great point Dean! there are some great second hand bargains to be had, Mark put together a video on what to look for 👉 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9CcpsqktbvLiJs.html

@clairhardywynn5620 10 ай бұрын

Watching Jacob getting up that hill a second time literally made me feel sick just watching it 🫣😟 gr8 vlog guys and massive kudos to Jacob for being such a good sport ….. and completing his mission !

@raginald7mars408 Жыл бұрын

I did my first tri Athlon with my Bike from 1979 solid Steel... and was surprised how funny it was to pass the 5 000 Euro Super Bikes with the super fashion clothed Ultra Endurancers funny

@lisapet160 Жыл бұрын

Steel has natural compliance, hence less fatigue down the long road. For unnatural, the bike costs 10k and more. Rider's fitness range is wider than bike's performance range, that's for sure too.

@raginald7mars408 Жыл бұрын

@@lisapet160 inflates BIG EGOS Pre Tender

@user-jb1hn2bl8p 7 ай бұрын

Nice video as always!

@Kalenjinstf Жыл бұрын

I think a much more interesting and fun video would have been about a complete beginner on a high priced super TT bike. I mean, this guy is a beginner, but not a complete one (he did 2 triathlons already, and trained in aero position). I would like to see, say, someone like my neighbor on such a bike: a guy that only uses his 200$ bike for going here and there around town, and that not only has never tried such a bike as the Canyon Speedmax retailing for 10 000$ but would be asthonished to learn such a bike exists (as that there are bikes costing more than 3000$). I would like to see a complete beginner discovering (or crashing himself with very poor handling skills, not to say he would have to clip the pedals first !) a top of the range race bike. (don't tell me to sit him on my personnal TT bike while filming it: I am not sponsored, I can't afford to buy a new bike for having made a stupid video about a dude falling on the ground!)

@dems_mtb Жыл бұрын

That is no complete beginner if he has done triathlons before!

@bravesirmick8463 Жыл бұрын

Meh, I've done 15 and the club coach says I still look like a newbie...

@savagepro9060 Жыл бұрын

@@bravesirmick8463 " . . . the club coach says I still look like . . ." does not MAKE you a beginner. You are NOT!

@quratulainrazzaq3767 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@jamilatahir5279 7 ай бұрын

Video is very nice as always

@DigitalB11 Жыл бұрын

Completely pointless video. At least pick an “amateur” who can use tri-bars!! What’s the point of giving him that canyon if he can’t even use the tri-bars?! Pointless comparison between bikes

@markthrelfall3577 Жыл бұрын

An amateur is not a beginner. Thanks for the honest feedback, but the idea was to throw a 10k bike at a total beginner. I mean imagine that as a beginner coming into the sport

@marcuswills6569 Жыл бұрын

Not completely pointless when the stats show he was over a minute quicker even without the use of the tri-bars fully

@fizzaamjad8339 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant work

@3Max 5 ай бұрын

Woulda been fun to know the gearing ratios of both bikes for the climb. Fun and informative video, thanks!

@umerumerbutt1962 7 ай бұрын

Nice video as always.

@user-qi2fd6rm7u 7 ай бұрын

Had a good laugh at Jacob's animations 😂good morning and great job👍👍👍👍

@manhazafar4163 7 ай бұрын

Superb work!

@ShahNoor-vw2ln 7 ай бұрын

Awesome work

@user-bj2lm1lu5m 7 ай бұрын

Great guide

@sehrikhan139 7 ай бұрын

Nice video and nice work

@mashrafkamboh1142 7 ай бұрын

I like it ,great efforts

@ewtcizs1101 Жыл бұрын

Jesus I really felt the tactical crying half way through! 😂

@SD-cm3ll Жыл бұрын

Quality video..Go Jacob..!!

@MianBhai-my3yh 7 ай бұрын

Go on Jacob! What an absolute legend!! More Jacob

@aliraza7702 7 ай бұрын

Good video man great work Jacob for me thee big benefits after the aero is running off

@rafiawaqas2959 7 ай бұрын

Very informative 👍

@jascollinscork Жыл бұрын

Great video infairness…… very informative!!! But at the end of the day like you pointed out it all boils down to money 🙄 as I’m new to tri too I’ll be relying on clip on bars too!!

@AimanBuckets 7 ай бұрын

Very well explained 💟

@shahnaz.174 7 ай бұрын

Well done ❤ keep it up

@SarwatNasir-ue7gr 7 ай бұрын

Great work

@martinfous3126 Жыл бұрын

See you in Copenhagen... It's gonna be my first full distance too ;-)

@user-ho8gf9wr8w 7 ай бұрын

Great efforts👍👍👍❤

@Aeronwor Жыл бұрын

I would be intrested in Jabobs journey, and maybe a peek at the triathletes working behind the scenes.

@user-ty5od5xw8u 7 ай бұрын

Great effort 👍👍

@gadgets197 7 ай бұрын

Informative👍🏻

@Hina_irfan 7 ай бұрын

Go on jacob!!what an abeolute legend !!! More jacob please...❤

@Aleena_Shahbaz414 7 ай бұрын

Well explained 👏

@versatilecooking5152 7 ай бұрын

Good information 👍❤️❤️

@foodpassionwithfazanoman6792 7 ай бұрын

Nice job 💯💯💯

@safdarabbas9663 7 ай бұрын

Good work keep it up

@user-gl7nd1jm5c 7 ай бұрын

Great video❤

@emanbutt792 7 ай бұрын

Well done ✅ keep it up 👍

@mushabbuttvlogs333 7 ай бұрын

Helpful video

@SherkhanChang 7 ай бұрын

Good job bro👍👍

@MQasim799 7 ай бұрын

This is really good!

@haiderbhai6850 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding video

@FoziaKhan-cl6tx 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful

@HabibUllah-nq1xx 7 ай бұрын

Very good work

@muzammilarif4083 7 ай бұрын

Go on Jacob! What an absolute legend!

@BlackOff-me3ut 7 ай бұрын

Good workout and simple

@SabaIftikhar-xp6kv 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely great 👍👍👍

@MsGeoffers Жыл бұрын

2 comments... 1) GTN should take a good look at the Bolton Ironman course and give a Tri bike v road bike opinion. 2) Make a project of this chap! Train him for his IronMan and show us his progress.

@faizaminhas3849 7 ай бұрын

Informative video

@vaneezakhan3170 7 ай бұрын

Great content

@1markdun Жыл бұрын

Like Jacob, I completed my first full, in Copenhagen, last August & loved it. I decided I’d hold on buying a full triathlon bike depending on how I got on. Bought my Argon Tri bike in October and have been out on it a few times since and I’m getting more and more used to the aero bars. Still a bit wobbly for the first few minutes and they’re definitely something you get more used to as the ride goes on

@user-om6xd3jd6e 7 ай бұрын

Super work dear ❤❤❤❤

@zyafatali4012 7 ай бұрын

Nice work

@steveco1800 Жыл бұрын

His normal bike is an Orro Terra C which is an all road / gravel bike. I have one for commuting. Nice bike but noticably slower than my normal road bike, let alone a TT superbike!

@SabaBarkat-hu6gf 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful video 📸

@Faisalbari-wp7od 7 ай бұрын

Very Nice bikesikul and Nice ride Good job keep it up boy

@Irfan-218 7 ай бұрын

I like it great efforts

@Therealislam77 7 ай бұрын

Great video

@mehwishkashif6950 7 ай бұрын

Nice vedios as always

@savagepro9060 Жыл бұрын

Would an exact Canyon frameset from years ago, even aluminium, coupled with a likewise efficient mechanical groupset make a difference or not? The $10,000 price point was made to look worthy!