A Few Things To Look At When Buying A Used Mountain Bike - *Aimed At Newer Riders
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- This video is aimed at helping people learn a few quick points of reference when looking at a used bike. If you know what to look for buying a used bike can be a great investment and way to lower the barrier for entry of Mountain Biking!
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Good time to prep for buying a USED bike. Much like gym memberships after January,,, COVID craziness caused NEW riders to over purchase expensive MTBs. Soon enough some of those bikes will be available for a great deal.
Such a good point I hadn’t thought of!
Here in Germany I went in a bike shop for a replacement part and literally every 5 min they sold a bike. Internet and bike shops are both empty by now. Minimum delivery time is about 3 weeks if you order now. At some point there will be plenty of used bikes for a great price, that are barely ridden and almost brandnew.
That time has come now
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Hey Everyone, I just wanted to make a video to help newer people have a few more points of reference when shopping for a bike. These small little red flags are not deal breakers but they can all add up to give you a bigger picture of the bike you are looking at and will help you compare different bikes. I hope this video can help you out next time you shop for a used bike! Let me know if you have any questions or comments! Thanks for watching!
Amazing content! 💪 I have learned so much from your videos, they are really informative and useful! Keep it up mate 🔥
Thanks! Yeah I’m hoping just to share some of the things I learned over the years!
Man your tips are insane! You've really surprised me with these, don't know how I haven't ever thought of them!
Dude your awesome. Thanks for the info! Coming from a bmx background, I don’t know much about the MTB industry. But with your videos I’m feeling more confident. Thanks again!
Glad to help! Thats awesome, yeah this was aimed at helping people like new riders and parents that aren't quite sure what to look for. Thanks for the comment!
Kyle Warner - Mtb I was thinking, how about a short clip on how to fit yourself for bike size, and maybe a helmet size tutorial? Just so people know what to look for. Just a thought!
Wow what awesome info! Over my 14 years riding (started late in life), I've never heard any talk about running fork cables (as well as your other points), and honestly never thought about it. My EX8 fork got upgraded a few months back at a local bike shop, so I wondered how they did. Your logic makes so much sense on why to route cable inside fork, especially since this weekend I laid over on my left side. Well sure enough, they routed cable to the outside!!! Fortunately no hose damage from this weekend. I've fixed the routing now. Thanks!
I've been riding for a little bit but getting more serious. This is definitely my favorite channel to learn about riding. You (and your girlfriend) do a great job! Keep it up.
That’s so cool! Thanks Brandon! We will keep trying to make videos!
Great info, especially sharing you personal input. I wished this video had came out 8 months ago. Keep those awesome video coming! 👍🏻
Now you know for the next one!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the nice comment!
Thanks for answering a few of my questions in the live a few days ago.
Sorry i didnt saw your comment before writing mine is it ok? I wish that
Yeah no problem! Thanks for joining us!
I can appreciate a lot of your observations. Especially the rear der and cassette. Leaning a bike on its frame against a tree tho. That may be a bit of stretch for me, lol. Wood is way softer than well surfaced aluminum. I don't think its gonna be a problem. Also, I ride my bikes pretty hard and they tend to develop an ahem*, patina. I don't think its necessarily a sign of neglect tho, but love. Way back in the day youngster we use to say, "if it can't take it, I don't want it."
i agree
Thanks! And yeah I was just kind of saying that personally to me that is a tiny red flag that makes me want to investigate the bike a little more right off the bat. I personally wouldn’t lean a bike against a tree with the top tube just for fear of the bike rolling slightly and scratching the paint and damaging resale value but I had to learn that lesson the hard way. Sorry if it was a mis understanding I’m always trying to preserve resale value as much as possible so it just stood out to me a little bit haha
Agreed, I used to care way too much until I crashed bad and got a massive scratch on my bike. I try to put my bike down safely but if I have to drop it against a tree I'm not gonna loose sleep over it, it's a functional bike not a showroom model. I don't plan on selling it but it does bring the resale value down
@@AprilRideMTB love the videos Kyle. keep up the great work.
Great info, thx Kyle 👍
Thanks Adam!
I was considering buying a used bike, unfortunately there wasn't a lot available in my area right now. One things I learned was that I really needed to understand "trail" versus "downhill". Even though something looks like an amazing offer, if it isn't the right bike for how you ride it's not a good deal.
Well said! Yeah a lot of newer buyers don't really understand the difference in effort it takes on a 170mm bike vs a 120mm bike. Finding the right bike for your area is very key for sure!
Great advice Kyle!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
Great vid. This is also helpful on where to take photos (of the bike) for those selling bikes online
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment Jackson!
I bought your Felt in 2013, one of those hidden gems! I'm still riding that Deity stem and Stealth hubs on my current trail bike! Cranks and bars moved onto the DJ :)
Yo Adam! Thats so cool you commented, I hope you have been doing awesome! Glad to hear the stem and hub are still in service!!!
@@AprilRideMTB shoot, that fork went to Nepal, Mexico, Canada and was in races from Oregon to Vermont. It's on a friend's DJ now, too (I 3D printed travel spacers).
Kyle, keep up the great content. I have the NICA team that I coach following your channel. Very useful for all ages and skill levels.
Awesome! Thank you! Thats so cool to hear!!!
Thanks for answering us on live stream you did from a few days
Yeah thank you guys so much for joining us!
Good tips in general the one that I couldn't agree though was the consistent tear and wear with the drivetrain components, particularly the chain. My mechanic pointed out that I destroyed the drivetrain of my bike by neglecting to change the chain before it got very saggy. Since then I follow his advice to replace the chain at least every six month (you can actually use a chain tool to see how much it has actually stretched) hence the chain will be new as opposed to the rest of the drivetrain and that is actually good.
A piece of advice for those don't replace a bike every year or so.
Hey, I apologize i think that what i was trying to say came off the wrong way. I also replace my chain every few months as the chain rollers wear down (chain stretch) its really important on aluminum cassettes and not quite as important on steel cassettes. What i was trying to say is that if I see one drivetrain component looking brand new on a used bike it is a small red flag, usually people will only have a brand new item on their used bike if they were having issues with the old item. I think i will take that little part out of the video because it has caused some confusion but I just meant it as a thing to note, not telling people that you should never replace your chain. Thanks for the comment though, I am glad you brought it up
I bought my first used bike from Evans cycles in the UK. It's a Norco Range C7.2 with carbon fibre frame, ex Bike fest. It's my first full sus. The crank arms are worn back to bare metal from black! But the bike as far as I can tell from my limited knowledge, is great.
Ebay is better, so if you get screwed over you can get your money back. I Bought a 2015 niner wfo 9 frame and shock off ebay four months ago for a little under 500, and my last bike frame off ebay, definitely worth knowing I had ebay policy to lean back on when I can't see the bike in person
That is actually an awesome tip that i was totally unaware of! Thanks for sharing that!
Really good vid.. Great insight...
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Shane
Thanks for the nice video. Like you said having a look at some keyparts as an indicator to see how much the bike was used is good to get a first impression. But I must say I would rather buy a hardly used bike with scratches that is well maintained than a good looking bike that didn't get any love between the rides.
That is a good point too! Yeah I just wanted to help people identify some key points right away but ultimately it comes down to seeing them in person and seeing which one rides better mechanically! Thanks for the comment
Please make a video on how to properly jump up onto a curb
Thanks for the tips.
On the ghost, if a buyer hasn't got the skills to change the brake hose to the inside, then maybe he shouldn't be shopping for a used bike either way. I mean, it's literally taking the front wheel out, and reroute either the caliper or lever on the handlebar.
The latter will save you from re-aligning the caliper.
On the rear axle lever, what is you preferred position?
I have a DT Swiss lever, and always have it at about 13:00, viewed head on.
Hey bjorn, yeah the reason i said to bring it into a shop is because if those small little things were overlooked and assembled incorrectly then chances are things like the looseball hubs, headset and derailleur limit screws were not set properly either, again these were just kind of little red flags that help you get a larger picture of what you are looking at. As far as axle position you can put it anywhere that makes sense but I always avoid directly down below the dropout because i have had a rock hit and open my QR before and lose my wheel in a rocky section haha. Its much less likely to happen with a thru axle but definitely a good thing to think about
Great video. My only complaint as a mechanic is that a lot of the points you made that you considered “deal breakers” were literally $20-$50 quick new part fixes that take 5 mins to swap. For me looking at used bikes, these are huge PLUSES as they give you a price reduction argument with the seller.
One other small thing you didn’t mention is that I always look at the brand of components. Some bikes are worth MUCH more than their listed price simply due to things like XTR shifters for example. Buying $$ value is worth it for resale and can also be stripped/replaced with cheaper and sold separately as well. Great video though!
Thanks! Yeah thats a great tip too, I was kind of making this video to help newer people just have a few things to think about while looking at different used bikes but i totally agree about the price negotiation abilities if you know what to look for and what could be an easy fix. Great point about the small components as well! Hopefully people can read through this thread of comments and get a lot of great ideas from people.
Great tips 👍
Thanks!!
You made me check my front brake cable q8D
I got a 2010 Faith 0 at Xmas, Put a rear free hub and spokes (noted in the sale - Trademe NZ) but had to replace the rear shock (not stated)... and a cheap Zoom 100mm dropper
All up still only cost under $1200NZ ($772). Brakes were oil soaked squeelers but brake clean has them 1 finger & silent, replaced one rotor)
Far more bike than I will ever need. Sometimes there are great deals UNDER $1000 US.
Great channel with awesome tips!
Any suggestions on how to evaluate dings and paint chips on used high-end carbon frames? Should there be a concern about internal frame cracking?
Great suggestion! Honestly they are so hard to figure out sometimes on carbon bikes that if you are unsure i would always just recommend meeting up at a bike shop and paying the shop some money for an inspection. It can save a ton of money in the long run and they will know what to look for. There is a trick where you can lightly tap the frame with a quarter and listen for and pitch changes, a dead sound means cracked fibers and a sharp sound means good fibers.
@@AprilRideMTB Thanks! 👌
Thanks kyle
No problem! I hope it helped a little bit
It's funny seeing all the local listings. I live on CL and fb marketplace. Covid has messed up used bike prices.
Yeah the landscape of the market has changed soo much!
Really good video Kyle.
It’s really important that you check your second hand bike really closely before you can buy.
My advice is if You cant look at it (eg shipping) DO NOT BUY IT
I’ve made mistakes before.... 😭
Great video!
Very true! And i have had the same bad experiences in the past. Thanks for the tip, I think we will make a follow up video!
Sounds good man!
Why don't you ask for a price reduction when you find a problem instead of giving it a big NO? I mean everything can be fixed or replaced.
Sometimes I will ask for a price reduction but as a seller its always frustrating to have a price that you set for an item and then be talked down hundreds of dollars. This video was meant for more beginners too who may not be able to value those little things appropriately and are just looking for a nice used bike to buy and get into mountain biking immediately. I hope that makes sense?
Kyle Warner - Mtb it does. This video actually came in the right time. I was about to purchase a used bike and after i watched your video I changed my mind. Thank you, you saved my pocket :)
I lean my bike on a tree or other objects all the time lol as long as it’s not rubbing I don’t see the issue
Same. 😂 I try to use the pedals or handlebars to hold it up, but sometimes it's not possible.
Yeah totally i have been guilty of that in the past too and i learned the hard way when i scratched the top tube on my race bike soooo bad when it fell haha. I just meant it as a small red flag but like i said definitely not a deal breaker.
@Nick: Same with helmets - as long as i do not crash, there's no issue.
I hope Your next video teaches Us HOW TO BUNNY HOP FOR BEGINNER.thank You for Your videos.
It should be coming out tomorrow!
I think that the best you can do after buying a used bike is taking it to the bike shop so they can check and tune I don't see what's wrong
I totally agree, or even meet the seller at a bike shop and get a quick inspection!
ok, once the video is over, I am going to put that front brake cable on the inside ;D here in central/east europe people tend to charge ridiculous money for used bikes, like if the outdated geometry, designs and wear did not matter much ("original price X [7 years ago], selling for ..."). Actually the same is often done by LBSs selling rekt test bikes with such little discount, that fixing all the necessary will put you right at the price of a new one. From my point of view, on a market with limited choice, it's hard to be ultra picky. However it is good to spot all the details and the story they tell and be able to negotiate the price down accordingly. btw, coloration of brake rotors prob also has to do with the color of brake pads, i have rotors i used through several bike parks for the whole season that are not discolored, as well as rotors that turned brownish over 1 day, I am assuming simply due to brown/gold compound of the pads.
I still have my seven year old full suspension. I have just upgraded it over time.
Thats so awesome! I still have the bike i won my first championship in 2014 and let my friends ride it when they are in town. Its so cool to see how many great used bikes their are on the market these days!
If you were to get on a modern one you’d be wondering why you didn’t sooner lol
@@NickyNicest I have a modern carbon hardtail that I built up last year.
@@NickyNicest If you ever happened to find a *frame* that _(regarding geometry)_ REALLY fits your body, you'll always feel kinda off on frames that don't.
In 2010 i got myself a 4" 2009 26" HT, an impulse buy that was on sale, that *_wowed_* me from the first moment i test rode it! Still does! I'll never get rid of that frame!
There’s only so much you can know by looking at photos. Bearing play, suspension condition, wheel damage, frame cracks, none of that can be seen. They’re all major factors too.
I have a pre-owned 6 year old full suspension and paid around USD 700 for it.. I had alot of really good parts I swapped out off my hardtail and ended up changing the shock..few months later rear pivot service etc. so I've put in around USD300. Not bad at all.. With this said my buddy has the same bike in 2018 version and same size.. Slight difference in geo, hardly noticeable to be honest...
Worst thing is that I smashed and broke my wrist in Jan 2020 and killed the fork so trying to save for something but darn, bikes and parts are sooooooo much more expensive here in South Africa.
Still worth buying pre-owned
Yeah buying pre owned was the only way i could get into mountain biking when i was a broke kid coming up during my whole amateur career i was piecing used bikes together out of scraps from the bike shop here and there and trying to make is as cost effective as possible
@@AprilRideMTB on a side note hopefully getting my bike back tomorrow as I've been blessed with a FOX 36 at around USD350.. So
.... Hopefully my first ride since January whooop whooop
Bike shops are sold out on bikes under $2000 and used sellers are asking a lot right now unfortunately.
Yeah its been so crazy! Someone made a good point though about how this might be like the new years resolution craze where the market gets flooded with used bikes post covid haha
Kyle Warner - Mtb I think a lot of people lack the understanding of depreciation and they are going to list bikes around the price they paid. We’ll see, hopefully committed riders will be able to swoop up some sweet bikes soon. Lol
@@Hihopeyouhaveawonderfulday Just start crossmailing sellers other people's listings/offers! I quite often can manage to make them move to where i want them!
Wouldn't a quick release be a red flag for a trail bike anyway? I thought thru-axles were pretty standard these days.
Yeah it definitely could be a red flag but just depending on the price point you want to hit they may be more common. I see them fairly frequently around the 1500 dollar and under mark. That bike is a little too expensive in my opinion to have a QR
I'm going to have fun selling my bike... definitely have ridden it hard.
Haha check out Maxima SC1 that stuff can add at least 100 bucks resale value easy!
Kyle Warner - Mtb , any advice for restoring matte finish frames?
Still.. that Norco looks like a more capable bike. Probably has better suspension and brakes. I would calculate what the fixing costs and make an offer to the seller.
Yeah totally, I kind of aimed this video at people that wouldn't know how to calculate those costs and deal with the headache but thats the cool thing about being more mechanically proficient is that you can sometimes score really big deals on more thrashed bikes
When did this channel blow up to over 30k subscribers? I remember when it was under 1k. Congratulations! You should do a video with GMBN! 😱
make that 40k
Thanks! Yeah its been so crazy in the last couple weeks, i would love to do something with them eventually!
Haha right? I told me wife 1 month ago, WATCH THIS, he’s at 5,000 subs and I bet in a month he’s over 30k. Fine job Kyle! :)
I’m thinking about getting a new bike around the 1200 price range. It’s gonna be a hardtail, yet aggressive and can be upgraded and last several years. Is San Quentin 2 great for this? Or do you suggest another bike?
Hey Caleb, I think that would be a great bike! Those Marins are great value for the money
What’s your advice on Crank Arm Length? Would going from a 175mm to 170mm be a noticeable benefit/change? I know there’s a lot of different factors that come into play here, But for general/aggressive trail riding would it be worth it?
You know I actually ride 165mm length cranks on all my bikes because of the decreased split stance when descending, i have had some really tight lower back and hip flexor muscles over the years and for my height at 5,10 i feel a little too spread out on 175s but i have friends that will only run 175s. Its really a little trade off of torque vs riding stance on the downhills, most pro dh racers will use 165mm for that reason but there is no real rule of thumb just preference. Most people look only at the 5mm difference in length from a 175-170 but what they don't think about is the 10mm difference in riding stance when the cranks are level. 5mm on the leading leg and 5mm on the back leg
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Thanks for taking the time to provide such a detailed explanation. 👊🏼 And your correct, I didn’t think about the 5mm on both legs. Very Much appreciated!!
Look on Facebook marketplace and Facebook
local groups. The groups have a ton of legit mountain bikes
That is a great tip too! I haven't used the facebook marketplace yet but will check it out
Pressfit BB = instant headache.
so true!
I just noticed that my new bike has the front brake cable running in front of the fork. It hugs the lower really tight but should I bring it back to have it re-routed?
You can also do it yourself. Take the wheel off. Whatever you do, do not squeeze the brake lever. Unscrew 2 bolts holding the brake caliper on with a 5mm hex wrench. Loosen the clamp holding the brake line in place on the fork, and move the caliper around so the line is on the inside. Bolt the caliper back in place loosely. Tighten the line on the fork. Put the wheel back in carefully lining up there disc brake. Make sure the bolts holding the caliper are loose enough that the caliper can move around. Squeeze the brake lever hard and tighten the 2 caliper bolts while squeezing. Rotate the wheel and make sure there is no rubbing. If there is rubbing, loosen bolts, squeeze lever while tightening again. Snug up the bolts one final time. Pretty easy, just need a hex wrench set. A bike stand helps too.
Yeah i would re route it but like it was said below its a pretty easy process, you can do it your self with a 4mm or 5mm allen wrench. Also if you bring it in to a shop, they should be willing to help you out either free of charge or at most 5 dollars for something that simple and if not then i would find a different shop
Thanks for that awesome reply! Bike community coming in clutch!
@@AlM9SlDEWlNDER If you don't wanna mess with caliper re-alignment _(wich can be a pita)_ just remove the lever from the handlebar and have it rotate through the fork just holding it in between a spoke gap!
It's _way_ easier repositioning your brake lever than aligning a caliper.
@@geemail369 great idea except for one thing. The brake line runs through a guide on the fork so it appears I need to disconnect the brake line completely and re route it. Thanks though for your idea
Great video for starting the used bike search! Will you follow this up with things like checking serial number with local police department, safe meeting location, bike inspection and payment? I've sold a couple of used bikes and sometimes the deal was sketchy - people insisting they want to meet at my home, or wanting to sign-over 'paychecks' that are obviously on a personal account. I've also seen friends get bikes with bad bearings and cracks because they didn't know how to inspect the bike. You could make a good series from this topic, even in lockdown.
That is actually a great idea! I think that would be a super cool and helpful video and i will try to make something like that!
How can I but bike strong and cheap? Please tell me.
not trying to come off mean or mad but ........... on my specialized camber 29er came with a slick back tire and a noby front tire
it was brand new and the back was more semy slick I guess
Hey Ian, That is totally normal nowadays, a lot of people will use a faster rolling tire in the rear and a little more grippy in the front. I actually really like that setup!
The bike leaning up against a tree has nothing to do with the bike being in bad condition. not saying that the bike is in good condition, but still.
Yeah I totally agree , I was just kind of saying that personally to me that is a tiny red flag that makes me want to investigate the bike a little more right off the bat. I personally wouldn’t lean a bike against a tree with the top tube just for fear of the bike rolling slightly and scratching the paint and damaging resale value but I had to learn that lesson the hard way. Sorry if it was a mis understanding
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Hard to find a decent bike right now in my area! Looking for a buddy and there’s just not a lot of value for a buyer currently.
Yeah its tough right now but hopefully in a couple months the market will be really strong with good used bikes from all the covid sales!
I don't see a problem in buying a bike that's been ridden hard. One thing is a used bike, other is a poorly mantained bike.
That’s very true, I don’t really see an issue with it either but I was just trying to help people understand what to look for when seeking a used bike gem. Sorry if it came off the wrong way
Heavily trashed. "She only rode it a few times this year." LOL
I know haha, i think that means, i bought this bike used from someone and it was wayyy more hammered than i thought so now i am trying to sell it to you
Just remember if you are buying a used bike, you are not gonna get a new one. Normal wearing and some trailmarks are just normal.
Very true! I always try to find the least used one on the market at the time but understanding that finds like that Kona only happen 1% of the time is pretty important
@@AprilRideMTB true hidden gem. Just saying cause some guys exept to get brand new allmost free because its used.
Brakes heat up when they get used. No big deal.
That is very true, and i never intended it to sound like a deal breaker but its just a sign that the bike has been ridden harder than it stated in the ad, "my wife rode it a handful of times" just a point of reference to know how much the bike has actually been used
Always check the price on bicycle blue book
That’s a great tip too!
Looking at my own brake rotors like.....
Haha dude mine are sooooo bad sometimes, after mega avalanche even my rotor bolts turned purple haha
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Should I be washing my rotors out after muddy/dirty rides to keep them working well?
Great content and looking forward to more of it. What are your thoughts and a 2015 KSH SixFifty 6500? What would you estimate the bike to be worth given the year and specs, and the fact the it is very good condition and well maintained (low miles)? Thanks.
khsbicycles.com/bikes/6500-15/
Hey! Thanks for the awesome comment! Have you checked out bicycle blue book? They usually have pretty great comparisons! I know the KHS bikes ride well but the resale value is a little lower than some other brands so that is one thing t think about when looking for bikes
@@AprilRideMTB Thanks man! Discovered you recently and have been a fan since. At an asking price of $1600, would you consider a good buy? Would this also be consider more of an entry level bike or intermediate?
i have a crapy bike i want a new chain and suspension
You need a video on deciding wether to upgrade or rather getting a new bike?!
Or maybe they just wanted to upgrade parts so some are newer...
Hey, sorry i think what i said came off the wrong way, I was trying to say that if you have one brand new item on a drivetrain of a used bike it just makes me want to ask a few questions or dig in a little further, I actually am just gonna take that little bit out of the video because I confused some people. Sorry about the confusion!
Kyle Warner - Mtb All good Kyle, love your channel and videos. Especially all the How To’s!
@@HirschyB Thanks! Yeah i am glad people are liking those :)
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Kyle and April. Don’t mind the haters. I love the “red flags” u shared. I use the Same phrase. U didn’t say don’t buy the bike leaning on tree. It was just a suggestion that this person took about six pics of his bike to sell and he chose to lean on a tree. I’d say same phrase red flag. It doesn’t mean don’t buy it just means the person may not be ocd on bike upkeep. Still possibly buyable. Just like non matching tires or where on crank or drive train parts wearing different. Just red flags. Not sure what viewers are missing.
Thanks! Yeah i learned a lot from this one and i appreciate that you understood what the goal was, hopefully this video can still help a lot of people and I can take some lessons from it moving forward :)
I’ve liked your videos thus far but idk about this one man. This should be renamed how to buy a used bike that is basically brand new.
Most of the things that are red flags to you are literally just common wear. Discoloration on brake pads? 4 piston brakes being used hard? Come on man. Most people who buy bikes buy them to use them. It takes absolute no skill and the most basic of tools to replace a rotor. A scuff on the lowers? Scratches?
Hey Kevin, I’m sorry to disappoint on this one. I was trying to help people that are new to biking get a few reference points for things to look at, red flag was meant as a point of reference not a deal breaker. I was really surprised how divided people were on this video, it was simply meant to be a guide for new people to look at key points of a bike and maybe I just look at them too closely. I have really only bought used bikes that are in the condition of that Kona featured in the video where I can enjoy it for a year, take care of it and then sell it for almost what I bought it for. I guess I was maybe off base but some people were really stoked on it too so I dont know what to do. When talking about the brakes on the NorCo the ad said he bought it for his wife and it was ridden a handful of times which was obviously false by how beat that bike was. I really didn’t mean to offend anyone with that video, just help. I’m sorry if it came off the wrong way
Kyle Warner - Mtb understandable, I think I sounded more off putting then I actually was. I guess if you put it that way then it makes sense. Either way, I thoroughly enjoy your other how-to videos, the method you choose and having the other person on the videos helps a lot. So I’ll still stick around
1:41 Huh... My shoes never rub 🤔
Yeah its usually a thing that happens over time on downhills on your back foot and from wet riding and pedaling.
@@AprilRideMTB why is the vid unlisted now?
All you need is a fat bike, everything else is for lycra-clad Strava addicted weirdos....
haha i want a fat bike for winter so bad!