Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, Rich, James, Ferg, and Adam dive into whether there's ever been a better time to pick up a second-hand mountain bike bargain. We discuss the controversial topic of course cutting and cheating in MTB racing. Plus, the team shares their top recommendations for the best value upgrades to improve your bike and your riding.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Is Now The Best Time To Buy Second-Hand?
06:53 - Should You Still Buy New Bikes?
10:05 - The Risks Of Buying Second-Hand
12:08 - Cheating & Course Cutting In MTB Racing
15:06 - Race Rules & Sportsmanship
22:39 - The Best Value MTB Upgrades
27:17 - Bike Tweaks & Setup Tips
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The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
Adventurous and entertaining features
Mountain bike skills coaching
Technical advice and guidance
Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling
A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show
Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
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Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
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This week on The Global Mountain Bike Show, Rich, James, Ferg, and Adam dive into whether there's ever been a better time to pick up a second-hand mountain bike bargain. We discuss the controversial topic of course cutting and cheating in MTB racing. Plus, the team shares their top recommendations for the best value upgrades to improve your bike and your riding.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Is Now The Best Time To Buy Second-Hand?
06:53 - Should You Still Buy New Bikes?
10:05 - The Risks Of Buying Second-Hand
12:08 - Cheating & Course Cutting In MTB Racing
15:06 - Race Rules & Sportsmanship
22:39 - The Best Value MTB Upgrades
27:17 - Bike Tweaks & Setup Tips
Useful Links:
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership
🛍 Explore The GMBN Shop 👉 https://gmbn.eu/SpringTees
Subscribe to the channel for more! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Subscribe
Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 gmbn.com/uploader
Won a prize on the Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/DSSPrizeWinner
Looking for MTB Insurance? Check here 👉 https://gmbn.eu/insurance
Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://gmbn.eu/newsletter
Would you rather buy a high-spec second-hand mountain bike or a brand-new entry-level model for the same price? Let us know your thoughts below!
Watch more on GMBN...
📹 youtu.be/A_AmFyu0GKw
📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gmbn.eu/EditorsChoice
📹 Watch our weekly show, The Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/dirtshedplaylist
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
#gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking
📸 Photos - © UCI Mountain Bike World Series / © Getty Images / © Sprint Cycling Agency
The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world.
GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond.
Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include:
Adventurous and entertaining features
Mountain bike skills coaching
Technical advice and guidance
Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling
A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show
Thanks to our sponsors:
Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon
Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain
Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool
Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros
Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes
Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon
Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria
Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds
FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa
Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak
Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin
CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak
Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets
Bluegrass Protection: https://gmbn.eu/Bluegrass
Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo
Watch our sister channels:
GMBN Tech - https://gmbn.tech/YouTube
Electric Mountain Bike Network - embn.me/YouTube
Global Cycling Network - https://gcn.eu/YouTube
GCN Tech - gcntech.co/YouTube
Global Triathlon Network - gtn.io/YouTube
GCN Italia - https://gcn.eu/ItaliaYouTube
GCN en Espanol - https://gcn.eu/EspanolYouTube
GCN auf Deutsch - https://gcn.eu/DeutschYouTube
GCN en Francais - https://gcn.eu/FrancaisYouTube
GCN Training - https://gcn.eu/TrainingYouTube
GCN Racing - https://gcn.eu/RacingYouTube
