Global Cycling Network | Can We Make The CHEAPEST Road Bike GOOD?! @gcn | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
We saw how bad Britain's cheapest bike was as an everyday commuter and on a hill climb! But could we make it any better with just a few component swaps?
Si goes in search of bargain bike parts to be used on our cheapest bike and see if those small upgrades could make a significant impact on the performance!
0:00 Upgrading Britain’s cheapest road bike
01:07 Where do you turn to for bargain bike parts
01:23 Visiting a local bike shop
01:57 Checking the internet
02:36 Local charity bike shop
03:56 Swapping the brakes and handlebars
05:25 The finished product
07:00 First thoughts
08:13 Testing the new brakes
09:05 Other shortcomings
10:00 Getting pedals and shoes
11:49 Trying out the bike with the upgrades
13:07 Final thoughts
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What would you do to improve such a bike? 💸
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📹 We Bought THE CHEAPEST Road Bike. Is It Any GOOD? 👉 youtu.be/v0WHri3kWVg
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📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures
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Bruises - Rocket Jr
Fainting Goats - OTE
Full Time Job (Instrumental Version) - Mindme
Indo-Latin Love (Instrumental Version) - Aks & Lakshmi
Mr. Everything (Instrumental Version) - Max Volante
New Toy - Ballpoint
Next World - Allen Nova
Reaching beyond the Clouds - Tellsonic
Soulful Stride - Will Harrison
The Chills - Timothy Infinite
Torpedo - Tigerblood Jewel
Vertigo - Ryan James Carr
Wednesday - OTE
#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #cheapbike #cheapbikeaccessories #bikeupgrades #brakesystems #charity #bikeshop
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The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.
Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more.
Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.
Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling
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We saw how bad Britain's cheapest bike was as an everyday commuter and on a hill climb! But could we make it any better with just a few component swaps?
Si goes in search of bargain bike parts to be used on our cheapest bike and see if those small upgrades could make a significant impact on the performance!
0:00 Upgrading Britain’s cheapest road bike
01:07 Where do you turn to for bargain bike parts
01:23 Visiting a local bike shop
01:57 Checking the internet
02:36 Local charity bike shop
03:56 Swapping the brakes and handlebars
05:25 The finished product
07:00 First thoughts
08:13 Testing the new brakes
09:05 Other shortcomings
10:00 Getting pedals and shoes
11:49 Trying out the bike with the upgrades
13:07 Final thoughts
Useful Links:
Join this channel to get access to perks 👉
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What would you do to improve such a bike? 💸
Watch more on GCN...
📹 We Bought THE CHEAPEST Road Bike. Is It Any GOOD? 👉 youtu.be/v0WHri3kWVg
📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice
📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
Blue Brook - Clarence Reed
Bruises - Rocket Jr
Fainting Goats - OTE
Full Time Job (Instrumental Version) - Mindme
Indo-Latin Love (Instrumental Version) - Aks & Lakshmi
Mr. Everything (Instrumental Version) - Max Volante
New Toy - Ballpoint
Next World - Allen Nova
Reaching beyond the Clouds - Tellsonic
Soulful Stride - Will Harrison
The Chills - Timothy Infinite
Torpedo - Tigerblood Jewel
Vertigo - Ryan James Carr
Wednesday - OTE
#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #cheapbike #cheapbikeaccessories #bikeupgrades #brakesystems #charity #bikeshop
📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images
The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.
Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more.
Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.
Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling
Thanks to our sponsors:
Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello
Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak
Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon
CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak
Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli
Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea
Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision
Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness
Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool
Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia
Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift
Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca
MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets
Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava
ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand
Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN
Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
Watch our sister channels:
GCN Tech - youtube.com/@gcntech
GCN Racing - youtube.com/@gcnracing
Global Triathlon Network - youtube.com/@gtn
GCN Italia - youtube.com/@gcnitalia
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GCN auf Deutsch - youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch
GCN en Français - youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais
GCN Training - youtube.com/@GCNTraining
Global Mountain Bike Network - youtube.com/@gmbn
GMBN Tech - youtube.com/@gmbntech
Electric Mountain Bike Network - youtube.com/@embn
![The Very Best Of Our Epic Rides [2+ Hour Compilation]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wQrPp6kcd9E/hqdefault.jpg "The Very Best Of Our Epic Rides [2+ Hour Compilation]
The Swiss Alps, the French Alps, the Bergs and Cobbles of Flanders, and the whole length of the UK!
These are just some of the most epic rides we have done, so here is everything in one!
00:00 The HARDEST Challenge We’ve Ever Done! | Tour Des Stations Ultimate 1000
24:09 I Rode A $17,000 Bike The Length Of The Alps
46:23 Riding 59 Classic Cycling Climbs In One Day | Flandrien Challenge
01:06:22 We Tried To Beat Ineos Mallorca Lap Record!
01:25:44 Hank’s Toughest Challenge | Lands End John o Groats Record Attempt
01:55:57 Race Against Time: Hanks Epic Ride Across The UK!
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What was your favourite epic road ride moment? Would you do it yourself?
Watch more on GCN...
📹 Can Si Survive A 200km Mountain Adventure? | Gravel Bike VS Traws Eryri Route 👉 https://youtu.be/OayV3zZZiwI
📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice
📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #compilation #epicrides #switzerland #bikepacking #france #belgium #flanders #tourdefrance
📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images
The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.
Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more.
Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.
Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling
Thanks to our sponsors:
Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello
Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak
Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon
CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak
Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli
Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea
Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW
Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness
Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool
Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia
Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift
Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca
MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets
Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava
ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand
Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN
Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
Watch our sister channels:
GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech
GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing
Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn
GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia
GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol
GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch
GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais
GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining
Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn
GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech
Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn")
