How To Buy Your First Mountain Bike | The GMBN Guide
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День томуSo you've decided to buy your first mountain bike, and taken your first step into the world of MTB. But it can be quite overwhelming; do you get a cross country hardtail or a full suspension trail bike? Do you need disk brakes? Air or coil spring suspension? - In this video, Neil Donoghue helps you find everything you'll need to know about purchasing your first off-road bike to start you on your journey of MTB Bike Life! 🤘
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@T-Crack 2 роки тому
Finally, GMBN promoting not having to sell body parts to get in the mountain bike game.
@casscroute8706 2 роки тому
Fr, I used to ride on enduro trails with an old 26" hardtail with 80mm of suspension travel !
@fabiomoreira7928 2 роки тому
Thank you for covering these bikes, i understand that 3k bikes will be much better but not everyone has the budget to go there and also not everyone is out to do massive drops and jumps. I personally own a trek but my wife has a rockrider 530s with air suspension and its a great bike to do some easy trails and rocky bits. Great to see some coverage for different economies/countries.
@hashy4940 2 роки тому
The more expensive rockriders is where you get the quality, but the sub 700$ dual suspension bikes aren't that good
@Malesoun 2 роки тому
A fully stocked Decathlon, what is this sorcery? Jokes aside, places like Decathlon are very effective at making the sport more accessible by removing one of the biggest barriers - cost. Their bikes are solid and give excellent value for money.
@ondrejmanych5688 2 роки тому
They probably sent some stuff in before the video haha. But here in Czech, Decathlon is usually stocked too. Not that many problems (my experience)
@Anon-ee6ir 2 роки тому
Agreed . Couldn't find any full suspension MTB in nearby decathlons
@kermitthefrog3685 2 роки тому
Decathalon is GREAT! You can get used to the weight of an Ebike before you actually get an ebike
@WoBBeLNL 2 роки тому
Lolololol
@nawaal4452 2 роки тому
😂😂😂😂😂
@JohnnnyCat 2 роки тому
The bikes are cool men, for those ho don't haver Money to buy One better , it's ok, and we have a lot of fun! My bike do everything i need , has a 26 weels downhill Mondraker level 2009 And i climb everything with my beauty! 👌
@em8452 2 роки тому
😂😂😂
@ftrujillomunizaga 2 роки тому
Lmfao!
@ozioskar69 2 роки тому
this year i bought my first "good" mountain bike - 2018 specialized rockhopper. i bought it used and i have to say - it was a real bargain. it costed a bit more than 700 €. The owner upgraded it, so it now has sram nx eagle shifting system, crang brothers pedals, lizard skins grips, 12 gears etc. i just love it. it's perfect for beginners with some experiences. it's also super light. recommend it!
@nawaal4452 2 роки тому
Sweet deal! Even I went with a 2017 scott scale with NX drivetrain, judy air fork and 12.2kg total weight for 800ish.... Pleased
@hiigara2085 2 роки тому
Great deal bro 🙂
@nvire5202 2 роки тому
I had the 2021 model, tbh it was fine but for the price of 700€, there was way better tbh
@mattyosborne1453 2 роки тому
My first bike was a Norco Storm a couple years ago, paid around $1000 AUD. It was an amazing entry to the mountain bike scene. I did a 1x conversion myself on it. Already had an air fork and hydraulic disk brakes which I paired with some bigger rotors. I'v since had a slight upgrade to a 2021 Norco Fluid full squish trail bike and love that thing
@alanhougham4068 2 роки тому
Well reading the comments so far for some this has really brought out the snobbery in the mountain bike community! How many of those looking down their noses have actually owned a Rockrider? Yes this is a PP vid but it’s also about making the sport accessible to all and on even the lowest budget. Rockrider bikes do what they say on the box. My son’s both have them. One has a HT and the other a FS, both originally in the £300 - £400 bracket. Now over 6 years old they have been bomb proof. Thrashed round woods, trail centres, 45 mile rides and covered in mud, nothing has ever gone wrong with them; even the cheaper components. Although they’ve now upgraded to more premium bikes they’ve kept the Rockriders for every day riding and still nothing has broken. We all have to start somewhere! Really well presented Neil! 👍
@clydewhy343 2 роки тому
👏👏 well said mate! Myself was reading the comments and it can make you think you need a higher end bike! I started hitting trails about a year ago. At first I was looking at the budget bikes then through comments and videos I convince myself I needed to save a crazy amount of money to get started then I thought to myself I’m sort of new to this and I’m going to crash and brake a lot of expensive components then I went with a rockrider great bike and solid! Saving for Nukeproof now cos I’m loving it and crashing less 😅 but will always love my first mtb rockrider !
@sebharris1944 2 роки тому
Cheers for these vids guys 🤘🏼
@faithnomoreaddict6850 Рік тому
I have the 600 quid rockrider and it's been over a year now for full suspension amateur based its been a great comfortable bike i love it i can't afford to go over 1k-etc so for now it's been an absolute beast for trails its helped amazingly to build confidence to building up to jumps its gone really well
@tobih1493 2 роки тому
That whole video feels like I’ve accidentally entered a gmbn multiverse.... am I still in the correct Dimension/ Universe ? 😂 I was expecting “entry level bikes start at 1 K up to a kidney
@TORQKK 2 роки тому
Seeing Neil on a 299£ V brake decathlon hahaha ;) joke aside I had decathlon s cheapest mtb as my first bike it was 250 pound and I was like OMG THIS IS SO EXPENSIVE but I used it for a year in all of wales red/black routes it managed... nothing broke, but after a year I spent 1200£ to buy a vitus sentier, decathlon definately good for a very very beginner MTB and dont spend more than 300£ because you are going to overgrow that one and need the money you saved for a proper one, dont even try to spend money to upgrade that bike just use it until it breaks it lasted well for a year until headset needs chaging,
@oliversoane4769 2 роки тому
Literally made the same move, was on a ST100 and now I'm on a Sentier VRX. Great bike to upgrade to even though you kind of skip out the entry level "decent" bikes like the Nucleus
@catalinj6409 2 роки тому
It is 229 man not 299
@nvire5202 2 роки тому
Well Rockrider has an XC race team and they do offer some high end bikes like the XC and AM range
@MadeiraTrailsBikeMTB 2 роки тому
my 1st bike was RR560s with 120mm Rockshox ..i do singletracks with that and its fine ! My next bike will be Spectral with 160mm .. but RR560s will stay 4ever in my heart !
@markymarkpowpow 2 роки тому
great info for my daughter who is still riding her middle school Gary Fisher (she is about to turn 29 yrs old) starter mtn bike! thanks for the informative video. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
@yokaiofwater 2 роки тому
Great video. Thank you, Neil. I have a Jamis Divide, as a beginner bike ot does the job, but I'm looking forward to upgrading it into something more as my skills improve both on the bike and in the shop.
@leonline3424 2 роки тому
Kudos for you guys for doing some Decathlon/Btwin/Rockrider stuff,. they do make some good bang for the buck bikes. I still have my RR9.1 from 2007 that now has had some tasty upgrades, like better wheels, brakes, shorter stem, longer handlebars , and a fork with more travel. 1x drive set. today it would be considered as a Downcountry bike. My son rides it and he loves it. I always say it's better to get one of these bikes than some cheap dodgy no brand entry level 2 wheeler!
@sandy_knight 2 роки тому
On a tight budget clipless pedals are the last thing I'd spend money on, even for XC riding! I'd get some mid-range flats for £40 rather than spend £100 on bad clipless pedals and shoes.I'd also stick to hardtails as a beginner, no matter your budget, you'll get a better bike for your money and learn better technique/handling skills at the same time.
@daveswagson480 2 роки тому
thats epic, my first bike was a st900s with this bike i fell in love with mountainbiking :)
@MrCrazeDawg 2 роки тому
Bought my first one this year second hand, Saracen Mantra Carbon, my ankles hated hardtail. Now almost half year on Canyon Strive :D
@bambamty 2 роки тому
Got myself my first "proper" mountain bike last week, after having road bikes a few years ago and old mountain bikes when i was in my teens! Went for an "ideal traxer", which hasfox 32 forks, full shimano xt drive train and hydraulic disks front and rear! absolutely steal at just over 1k!
@viktorvandeneede2661 2 роки тому
So Nice to see these bikes covered, great value for your buck
@rupedog 2 роки тому
This is a great vid for anyone thinking of buying their first mtb...or even 2nd, 3rd for many!
@saiansupajon 2 роки тому
I don't understand why people hate rockrider bikes. I got an AM 100 S "trail" bike and man, it's amazing, a "well known" brand with same specs would cost aprox. 800 € more. And you know what, I do the same stuff but in a cheaper way 🤷♀️. Go with what you can afford and enjoy! :D
@crashcoursezed7947 2 роки тому
I have a RR 900 S and I'm quite happy with it!
@bigmanmountainbiker5322 2 роки тому
Am500s LTD.... really cool ride
@erw0 2 роки тому
Am100s is amazing. Nothing better for that money. I ride it for a year and know it was a great choice. Important is also life time guarantee what they really recognize.
@saiansupajon 2 роки тому
@@bigmanmountainbiker5322 I saw that bike yes.. but out of stock ^^'
@saiansupajon 2 роки тому
@@erw0 that's so good to listen, I literally just got it, 3 weeks ago and only rode it 3 days (you know adult life and need to work ^^') but the bike really is something 😍
@MoOutdoorsandReviews Рік тому
great video, so many choices, can't go wrong really
@theblishknovk 18 днів тому
Im on my first mountain bike now. 2021 Specialized Fuse base model. Loving it.
@adzhancock9871 2 роки тому
I also bought my first mountain bike this year. Its the trek marlin 8. I think it was a great choice for a beginner.
@gunny6517 2 роки тому
I picked up my 2021 Trek Roscoe 6 last November and LOVE IT.. Have subscribed to this channel and learned a ton of knowledge (previous Roadie)…. 🇺🇸
@petrmatousek7422 2 роки тому
Definitely better then decathlon. Its a rad bike you have. Enjoy.
@Eriestdoor 2 роки тому
For anyone looking to buy the 540s, i can confirm that it is not a decathlon fork, it is actually just a rebranded suntour xcr32 coil fork, very good for people over 65ish kg but after 2 years or so it will start developing problems
@roansactionsports 2 роки тому
I just got a rockrider am 100 ht and it's brilliant.
@ayeejiff9847 Рік тому
i found an abandoned bike and was just thinking of adding some modifications. Disk plates definitely been on my mind
@plumb-bob8597 2 роки тому
Had a few decathlon btwin/rockrider bikes, all excellent nicely built solid bikes. Best bang for buck for sure.
@ClubmanGT1971 2 роки тому
Brilliant video👌
@dailymtb8281 2 роки тому
sweet dude thanks
@Stranger_Strange_Land Рік тому
Damn good video! Thank you so much
@SkylarRace 2 роки тому
For someone looking to spend under $1,000 i'd recommend a better quality hardtail with nicer components. I'd prefer to have nicer components and frame than a full squish bike with super cheap components.
@roryf3710 2 роки тому
Look at the am 100 ht
@em8452 2 роки тому
@@roryf3710 That doesnt look all too bad, didnt knew they had ond like that. But still, wouldnt you rather get a 1200 euro Canyon Stoic? Or even the 800 one instead of a Rockrider?
@petrmatousek7422 2 роки тому
@@em8452 Stoic is 100% better even with the cost, but it has the biggest disadvantage at the moment. It's a direct sale brand bike during bike stock crysis. At the moment it pops up on their global e-shop it's seen by the entire world and it's gone in 5 minutes. Good luck with finding that one.
@em8452 2 роки тому
@@petrmatousek7422 True. But I would wait.
@leonline3424 2 роки тому
tmaybe you don't know but that hardtail was the second cheapest hardtail sold by Decathlon, they have at least another 2 superior models that have much better specs with more bang for the buck if you compare level standards with other brands !!
@userbarny6271 2 роки тому
First and most important tip: do not listen to what a layman like Neil tries to convince you in his promotional videos
@skarabyll1458 2 роки тому
yep sadly hes a puppet of the mtb industry first and for most you can't forget that
@GeorgeMilkasIgore 2 роки тому
Yes but it's nice seeing Decathlon in the bike industry providing bikes bikes that are kind of adjustable and upgradeable in comparison to crappy cheap super market bikes!
@rabc5959 2 роки тому
@@GeorgeMilkasIgore decathlon have better components than most big brands put on cheap bikes. Ther rockshox n shimano deore/ sram were as big brands hit u with sr suntour n the cheapest shimano or sum low end brand
@CaptainShiny5000 2 роки тому
I wouldn't mind the promotion if the information was complete and useful.
@pretzelhunt 2 роки тому
@@skarabyll1458 "Foremost"
@ivostarmans1199 2 роки тому
My first bike was a Specialized Rockhopper 26inch.I bought it for €300 second hands.I Rode it for 3 years before I bought my second mtb, Now I m at my 3rd mtb and I still have the Rockhopper as a reserve bike.First mtb should not be expensive to have fun and learn to bike.
@mikeblackshaw3031 2 роки тому
Thanks Neil, as always helpful and fair - even if it was sponsored by a large retail shop It’s always a minefield when choosing a mtb.......I have got back into it so have been using my 2008 felt which cost about £700 at the time, now thinking of upgrading as there are a few things I’d like (dropper post, converting to 1x11 from 3x9) and some parts will soon need replacing (such as rear mech, cassette and front cassette along with forks) if I replace these which I’m struggling to find like for like replacements and the cost to replace these things soon starts adding up to the point where a new bike suddenly becomes a more economic reason. Just wish there was a place you can hire out the different types of riding frames - I don’t fancy making a choice only for it not to work for me...........
@surgetron1337 2 роки тому
You guys are amazing! Crazy how you guys work 24/7! Thanks for your content.
@cthegreat 2 роки тому
I know not everyone wants to spend thousands of dollars on their first bike, but these cheap bikes are full of low quality components that at best you'll want to upgrade anyway and at worst can be unreliable and dangerous. Plus, spending money on upgrades defeats the purpose of having a cheap bike anyway and generates more waste as you throw out the old components. The used bike market is kinda rough right now but it's really your best bet for getting decent components and frame at a good price while also minimizing waste. Especially if you're an entry level rider, your own skills are going to hold you back more than 5 year old geometry, so don't let the marketing people at bike manufacturers (and sponsoring UKposts channels) convince you that we're all racing the pro circuit and need the latest and greatest. Happy trails!
@balazsjancso2744 2 роки тому
You don't know about Rockrider :D because this makes no sense. Do you think an AdventX is low quality? wrong! ok the shimano altus is not the best but there is a lot of bikes like the ST540 V2 with an AdventX and they're not bad even if they're cheap. They have a lot of components by it's own and they're not bad and also don't think mountain biking is all about shredding the black/double balck diamond trails because these are XC bikes except the AM ones and you can upgrade them real good.
@nvire5202 2 роки тому
Kinda wanna see them review the XC and AM range! I ordered a XC100S full suspension XC bike and I'm excited, SRAM NX 1×12, SRAM Level T 180mm front 160mm back, Manitou front and rear suspension... I'm excited for it
@ewan_young 2 роки тому
on the st100 hardtail, the crankbrother pedals on it are a third of the bikes price 🤣🤣
@adamdeer 2 роки тому
True i have this bike and is horible
@daddyshrek2295 2 роки тому
decathlon is an awesome company and have mindblowing price-to-quality ratios i get bike components from them and i've not had a problem yet, bought everything from chain catchers and cables to tools from them and they've yet to let me down
@francoisrossouw1656 2 роки тому
Thanks Neill good coverage. Terrible welding on that bike.
@MrYorrik 2 роки тому
Great all-round intro video, I’d say, and honest for something that includes a paid promotion. Of course, loads of people love to look down their noses at Decathlon/Rockrider as not cool or ‘not real’ mountain bikes, blah, blah, but looking at the components versus price, especially as you go a bit further up the Rockrider range, the bang for the buck seems very impressive. If I had my choice I’d have a Yeti or an Orbea, maybe, but as I’m skint I’m looking carefully at the Decathlon range for a new bike. Plus, for people living outside the UK, and where there might not be as much choice or reliable local bike shops, it seems like a very good option.
@rabc5959 2 роки тому
Rockrider all-mountain bike am fifty_s for £1300 look amazing speced compared to other brands. Rockshox recon 140 sram 11-50 drivetrain. Needs better tyres maybe wheels too but thats upgradable after u wear out orignials
@PhaktTheIsolationist 2 роки тому
I won't be buying any cycles from Decathlon, but I sure as hell go to them first for accessories and clothing. Their Quechua range is excellent. Have a couple of jackets, I also have a tonne of other bits, padded shorts etc and it's all been excellent quality at a fraction of the cost of brand names. Great store.
@hashy4940 2 роки тому
@@rabc5959 what's weird is that it has descendant cranks, and not Sram cranks
@leonline3424 2 роки тому
@@hashy4940 Nothing wrong with them, my family has owned and still have bikes from them. Good bargain if you ask me
@Benerif 2 роки тому
I have that am100s love the bike it's the full sus above the blue one.
@arminpurkrabek5313 Рік тому
Great video! What's the frame size of the ST 900 you ride in the forest and how tall are you? I am looking at minute 15:32. Thanks
@otulight8011 Рік тому
😎I'm glad you choose BTwin bikes for example. ST530s that's the dream bike for me.
@adamharkin26 2 роки тому
Entry level trail bike reviews would be good
@musicjnky1982 2 роки тому
Bought my 1st mtb last month. Ended up with a Specialized Rockhopper Expert. I really like it and I'm already looking for another, higher end bike. The Rockhopper will become my XC bike.
@nvire5202 2 роки тому
Tbh the Rockhopper Expert is too expensive for what it is, with Decathlon you could get a 1×12 GX Eagle transmission and RockShox Rebra for the same price
@nvire5202 2 роки тому
And I suggest the AM100S from Rockrider, have tried it and the only thing I could possibly complain is the brakes, wish only bigger 180mm disc in the back, if not the bike for around 1600€, it's rock solid choice, full suspension with 150mm front (RockShox 35 Gold) and 140mm rear (Manitou Radium I belive), NX drivetrain and 29er with tubeless ready rims and tires I believe so tbh rock solid choice
@fmz-4618 2 роки тому
Last year I got the green rock rider and it was a good bike. But compared to my Orbea omg it was a difference of night and day.
2 роки тому
I'm waiting for video about Rockrider AM 100s. Please, do it
@srstrand01 2 роки тому
Good Job!!!!
@tonyparkin3379 2 роки тому
Well done for making a down to earth video. Kids do not have access ridiculous priced weapons.
@MadeiraTrailsBikeMTB 2 роки тому
you miss the top AM 500s Stilus v2 and XC 900s
@josephfarrugia2350 2 роки тому
No he didn't. They seem out of stock for months everywhere.
@jeroenvanderveen3190 2 роки тому
I'm sad you went from the 229 GBP st100 ( it's not 299!) to the 600 and 900 full suspension bikes . Decathlon has some pretty good hardtails in the 500-1300 GBP range. Like the st900 hardtail, the AM trail, XC100, xc120 and the carbon xc500 with GX eagle groupset and a rockshox reba fork.
@jeromeinocencion6390 2 роки тому
Hello shout out from philippines❤️
@solidghoulyt2246 2 роки тому
So decathlon in India is a lil more on the expensive side so my second ever mountain bike I'm gonna get is the St 100 Hopefully I can customize the bar and turn it into disk brakes if possible :D
@pwn3d_d1rt 2 роки тому
Wish we could get a new, half decent entry level FS in Canada for a reasonable price!
@marekbouchal2494 2 роки тому
Thanks for the vid. I got a question if you're going to make a vid for buying a mid range bike-2000-4000pound?
@rabc5959 2 роки тому
Lmfao if your gonna spend 2k-4k on a bike you better do real research n stop watching sponsored videos. If you dont know what to look for on bikes then you definitely dont need a bike over 2k
@kotelettschweiss7811 2 роки тому
its probalby harder to do for gmbn/gcn as a company. all the sposnorships cant possibly make for an objective review pricewise. Orbea, Nukeproof and Scott arent known for their great budget, canyon is though. I still would love to see such a video :)
@PedroHernandez-ij2kf 2 роки тому
If you're looking for a bike in this budget, go to your local bike shop and talk with someone who rides and will help you with what are your needs depending what sort of trails you ride
@captaincommodore8901 2 роки тому
Bought a Rockrider XC 500S for 1800€ and I am reasonable happy with it. I think it is really a great bike. The only downside is the 100 Kg system weight and the SX casette. The front break could be a little bit more aggressive.
@Fred_the_1996 2 роки тому
I have the XC900 and have had no problem with the brakes, what exactly doesn't work for you?
@captaincommodore8901 2 роки тому
@@Fred_the_1996 I'm a big guy and the level T has not the stopping power I'd need to feel really comfortable with.
@hiigara2085 2 роки тому
Change the front brake. Should be an easy change. Get a four piston caliper.
@wojciechlechowicz9538 2 роки тому
@@captaincommodore8901 it's not the brakes, I had no issues on XC 500 with level T and I'm 2m tall 100kgs. You need to bed them in properly. Same on AM 100 S, level T but 4 piston, people complain but the brakes need bedding in, no issues riding red single tracks on that
@nvire5202 2 роки тому
@@wojciechlechowicz9538 yeah I agree, I forgot to bed in my Level T brakes on my XC100S, so I removed them and legit sanded them real good and now feels better, not the best but feels better and I believe it would be really good when I change my brake pads and bed them in correctly
@park9912 Рік тому
i want to sell one of my road bikes and get into mountain biking but I'm still stuck between a hard tail or full suspension, mostly want to start with trail riding and single track. i like the option of having the full suspension but i probably wouldnt use it to its potential
@rodhagen9393 2 роки тому
I purchased a used Rocky Mountain hardtail that originally retailed for $1100 I got for $350 and have been riding it for 2 years now.
@roha2317 2 роки тому
Also Neil in a video about "9 Mountain Bike Things That Are Expensive But Worth It": Full suspension bikes come at a premium of about 1000 pounds/euro/dollars MORE then a hardtail (ukposts.info/have/v-deo/inp6Z3d8ZJud0Z8.html)
@grandadgobjdhdjxjd7733 2 роки тому
Will you do another vitus video?
@narcoticmonke2382 2 роки тому
Makes me feel better about spending $639 or 475 pounds on my first hard tail and in love it will upgrade to another bike in the near future but I'll always keep the bike because it was my first and its always good to have a spare bike
@nvire5202 2 роки тому
For around 800€, you could get the AM100 hardtail with a dropper post and 130mm fork up front and 1× drivetrain (I think it's a 1×11 Shimano Deore)
@Matthew-jr5kd Місяць тому
I've always said decathlon bikes are great on a budget decent build quality
@rupedog 2 роки тому
What type.of bike do you need would be a good beginner vid, also.in conjunction with GCN.... so many buy a mtb or FS and only ride on road, or buy a hybrid and think they can hit the trails on it. Most shops imo sell people what they think the person wants to keep them sweet and make sure they buy, rather than advise them what they NEED and risk loosing a sale... understandable as they are a business... but not helpful for newbie riders
@rupedog 2 роки тому
Lightness/weight is a much mis-used sales or decision factor tbh. In cheaper bikes, light usually means weak/not robust
@JDR71326 2 роки тому
Could you do how to get good deals on bike parts specifically frames
@GeorgeMilkasIgore 2 роки тому
They did on VItus. Problem is that the company is small super VFM but you can't find anything online ..
@rupedog 2 роки тому
Purchase price isn't the only consideration. Higher level bikes with more kit does usually mean more maintenance though.... hydraulic brake bleeds, suspension servicing, dropper servicing, wearing parts like drivetrains cost more to replace...
@Eriestdoor 2 роки тому
finally rockrider is getting the recognition they deserve
@nvire5202 2 роки тому
Especially for their high end bikes, soo good for the price like 1600€ for a full suspension trail bike, soo good! I'm a XC100S rider myself and love my down country rig
@s14tat 2 роки тому
That rockrider at 2:44 looks identical to a fezzari abajo peak. I guess fezzari doesn't make their own bikes as originally thought.
@petermolnarfr 2 роки тому
Question in terms of derailleur choice: If im building my first enduro bike (brand new ns snabb from the 15-6’ ish design with 142x12 axle) and am going for an 1x11 system, wich one of those would be recommended? I allready got an xt m765 crankset, with a 34t nw ring that has 1mm offset so far. For the correct chainline should it be more? The snabb has a 73mm bb shell, and my rear casette has to be hg compatible and the provisioned range is 11-46 on the back end. If anybody could help me out with derailleur choice that would be nice. Currently im debating myself between m7000(not in stock at most places anymore, m8000got a handful in stock at places and 5100 which i easily could buy. Pros cons against the 5100 vs the other two?
@icefox4244 2 роки тому
Second hand ftw. Some steals to be had for sure and probably a lot better value than a rockrider.
@lukigry3407 2 роки тому
Would you make a movie about hardteils from marin 2021? :-)
@user-yv2cz8oj1k 2 роки тому
For £900 you would be getting a really good Voodoo hardtail from Halfords, just get someone good to set it up as some of their people setting them up aren't mountain bikers.
@powerbcm 2 роки тому
I have a Rockrider 8.1 from 2009 Still runs the same.
@dirc1712 2 роки тому
I have a cross grx7 and this Sunday I'm gonna get a 2018 Santa Cruz nomad 😂😂
@terr256 2 роки тому
Started with a hard tail and on a full sus
@Hanmieson Рік тому
Is the padding in your pants in back or front?
@mylowoutdoor8413 2 роки тому
18:55 "Full price £179.99... Second Life Price £179.99!" Steal that gr8 discount m8
@1mxtp 2 роки тому
huge thank you to decathlon for leaving their dumpsters open. judging by what's thrown in the dumpster at decathlon i would suggest to avoid cheap bikes with cup and cone hubs. if you can't because you are poor like me at least check the hubs because i've found brand new wheels with defective cups and cones
@Activate172 2 роки тому
What I've learned today is that decathlon sell skis and paddle boards
@nemethlajos 2 роки тому
I'm thinking on buying the Am 100 s. What do you think, is it worth it, or is it a better option to wait for a bigger brand's bike to be available like the canyon stoic 3 or 4? I know the canyon is a hardtail, but they are roughly simillar in price. What do you think? Thank you.
@erw0 2 роки тому
Am100s definitely. This is what i recommend after 1 year riding it. Saying that deca bikes is s%@t is not fair. They are designed also by engineers and riders... and in Europe.
@nemethlajos 2 роки тому
Thank you. Now for the hard part. Actually finding one. They are always sold out. Will decathlon make this bike ever again?
@James-pd7km 2 роки тому
I’ve got the st150 in grey
@davidolesen9058 9 місяців тому
I hate livinh in dk sometimes. The cheoest hardtail in dk is around the 600 and full suspension start at 3000
@chouu431 2 роки тому
Can u make video of mtb cycling outfit and shoes
@jetzew25 2 роки тому
I have a rockrider st100
@ridinglikearussian5945 2 роки тому
Wow didn’t know that Neil can ski
@scott3795 7 місяців тому
Never one to complain about advertising / sponsor videos, that’s how channels like this are able to provide content for free after all, although in this case I can’t help but feel it’s disingenuous to suggest that it would be wise to spend your money on something 3 by with V brakes versus spending the same on a decent couple year old hard tail with proper brakes & a half decent drivetrain I can’t imagine GMBN actually suggesting you go out and spend your money on a bike with V brakes because it has ‘double walled wheels!’ from decathalon if it weren’t for the sponsorship versus finding something much more suitable for the trails on the same budget from the used market
@Eriestdoor 2 роки тому
AYY THAT 540S IS MY BIKE
@eaglesbasketball5231 2 роки тому
And if you have problems with a Decathlon bike they provide a no nonsense guarantee and replace parts quickly with no hassle.
@malcolmmcmillan3416 2 роки тому
Can't wait to see the video of the boys all riding £300 bikes from various shops
@Babciakapciemciezleje 4 місяці тому
I had that Neon Green Rockrider, It broke easily
@themixedmediaartist6036 Рік тому
Should I get the st 900s
@DeanoSupremo1 2 роки тому
Here in Australia we don't have those nice full suss bikes at our decathlons
@wojciechlechowicz9538 2 роки тому
They take a while to ship from France to down under
@MoisesPerez-xj9um 2 роки тому
good video
@qasidhussain8509 2 роки тому
I'd just buy a Giant Talon, less likely to split in half
@christonamtb4089 2 роки тому
Not by much 😆
@josephelliott1252 2 роки тому
🙄🙄
@balazsjancso2744 2 роки тому
I'm looking for the ST540 V2 and it's really good for it's price. It has a 1x10 Microshift AdventX drivetrain with clutch!. Decent SR Sontour XCR fork and good tires. Worth for the price(Hungary price: 489€ or 552$)
@em8452 2 роки тому
No it's not. Ridden one from a colleague, it sucked. I would pick a 2nd hand respected brand 26er over that thing, any day of the week. Which isn't a bad choice by the way when you are just starting out.
@balazsjancso2744 2 роки тому
@@em8452 can you tell me why it's bad? Which part sucks? Drivetrain or something else?(fork for example)
@em8452 2 роки тому
For the most part it is very heavy and that takes the fun out of the ride with the weird geometry it has. Also it is not very upgradable. It has qr hubs, a square tapered bottom bracket and a straight steerer tube. If, and I dont know if its even possible, you want to upgrade to a good fork which are almost all tapered these days you will need a external cup headset which makes the weird long steerer tube even longer. Im sure the microshift stuff isnt all that bad, didnt tried it in the mud though. Im not saying you wont have any fun on it if you buy it. I just think it is a better idea if you can get a 2nd hand 26er tot start on with proper parts, for less, and save up for a proper 29er hardtail that you can upgrade in time.
@balazsjancso2744 2 роки тому
@@em8452 thanks for the information! The hubs are ok what you said but the fork is quite easy answer because we have a lot of straight XC fork even fox 32 have a straight version and the microshift is not that bad it's like shimano or sram because this is it's competitor in the market. I guess it is not bad for some people but it's not for you as i see. Thanks again for the good information :)
@balazsjancso2744 2 роки тому
Edit to my head tube angle: XC bikes are starting from 69° Head tube angle and goes up to the sky.
@warthundershorts6649 Рік тому
I wish the full range of rockrider bikes were in the us
@carlsberg-gs6rl 2 роки тому
I got into biking with a Decathlon Riverside 500. Great begginer bike.
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