Checklist for Buying A Used Or Second-hand Road Bike
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Buying a second hand or used road bike can be a magnificent way to saving a ton of cash and getting a great deal, as I was lucky enough to with my Giant Advanced TCR.
In this video, Ash from Giant Sunshine Coast is going to walk us through a 14 point checklist when buying a used or second-hand road bike. We run through all critical elements, such as the Giant Advanced frameset, Shimano Ultegra Groupset, the Giant SLR One Carbon wheels etc.
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When buying a used bike, I usually simply get my tools out very slowly... allen key, chain wear indicator, micrometer. If the seller becomes anxious, it's a good sign there is something wrong with the bike.
Or it could be that your mechanicing skills proceed you?
Haha, great tip
Nice 🤣
I'm new, just buying my first real bike , just used the first cheap city bike as a commuter, and I can see most of these issues on my old bike, but I still have the feeling that showing examples of the actual faulty bits instead of a perfect basically brand new bike would've been useful, still very thorough guide
Just putting the summer bike in storage (Northern Hemisphere) so really appreciating your very articulate bike mechanics advice about derailer position for storage. Wouldn’t have thought about that.
I learnt something too. Never thought about that.
Great insight on checks on all of our bikes. I have learnt something new watching this.
Kit does look nice. Going to check the kit out now.
Nice one Steve, I learned some things too! Cheers, Cam
Proper helpful, Ash looks like a great dude. Thanks for this video
So informative and straight to the point. Thanks!
That trend, making new brands with french names is a bit risky. "Après Vélo" is on my language (french btw...) a référence to "après ski" wich mean the beers you drink after a day of skiing the mountains. It refers more to drunk english people in vacation than to the sport itself 😅.
A bit like getting ideograms tattoo that is supposed to say "carpe diem" but Really means "little worm"
Interesting insights Jean, thanks for sharing. Cam
It's cuz Aussie's feel they need to have their brand sound European in order to be fashionable, stylish, cool etc. Shame.
They also sell t-shirts that you can wear "after cycling". I own a few. 🚴👕
Haha good old drunk brits 🇬🇧 we are a proud nation of boozers
GREAT INFORMATION as ALWAYS!!! Stunning kit also Bro!!! Thx for sharing!!!
Cheers Crit Whit 👍
Excellent piece of information 👍, this is indeed very helpful.
Cheers mate
Your wife is the real MVP
Thank you for this highly informative presentation by an experienced bicycle mechanic.
WOW, Some very interesting tips there.
Man I’ve watched all of your videos I’ve got a mountain bike right now but I’d love to get into road biking I would ride it everyday, love your stuff thanks
The explanations have been Super informative 👍
Buying the jersey and shirts now. Very helpful video specially the post crash checklist.
Nice one Ricardo, hope the kit fits nicely 👍
What a brilliant video thanks guys getting a used road bike soon and gonna check all these things 👍🏼 bonza
Great video as always Cam !
Cheers Jonathan
Great work Cam, super useful video! 👍
Cheers Brian 👍
Very good info - thanks Cam! 👍
Cheers mate.
Another great informational video, Cam - couple of items a tad close to home for me of recent times - as well as brake pads, I found I had dodgy tyres on my own bike, as they'd perished without me being overly aware of it - sorted by Jae and the guys at Omara's!
Looking forward to the review of the Christmas Bike :)
I thought my wife had some rough commentary when it came to me in lycra, but Alice took it to the next level with that comment, hehe...
Haha! She certainly did. Thanks for sharing mate, great to have the real world experiences on the thread. Cheers, Cam
good tips, thanks for the video
Nice run down mate, that is way I took my bike to LBS before made second hand bike purchase!
Hahahaha Mrs. Cam with the devastating knockout!
Good tip on storing your bike for extending derailleur life.
Nice tips, good to know since I got a second hand bike
Really nice bike and good Clip!
What an awesome Mechanic did not know about stowing away at smalls
Point 15: remove fork and check steerer tube for any signs of damage, fractures, etc.
Good point Paul, thanks for sharing on this thread 👍
Some cool kit. But a new pushy for Christmas would be nice 👍🏻👍🏻
Haha, it certainly would 👌
Really useful stuff, now I know what chain suck is !
Just don't use really thick (or too much) grease when rebuilding your your freehub and you should be fine. I learnt the hard way.... A bit too much grease
Its a GIANT. Your purchase is automatically guaranteed to be EXCELLENT just. Yes... I am a GIANT fan :)
Yeah, just got myself a Giant 2016 Propel Advanced, I was quite surprised how fast and stiff it is compared to my other italian bikes. And at a fraction of the cost!
Great video Cam👍🇦🇺
Cheers Bondi. 👍
Kit looks good on you buddy. Maybe need another pair of bibs when you misplace a pair, not sure the neighbours want to see you freefall riding. Haha
haha! Sounds like a plan.
great video. thank you!
Cheers for the comment
Great checklist for buying used bikes!
Nice video with some helpful tips. But be wary of relying on chain wear to determine the condition of he entire driveline. Could be a new chain on a completely clapped out cassette and chain rings.
You make a wise point Nick. If you were assessing that alone you could end up with junk that is for sure. Cam
Great info!
Cheers Greg.
Love the colour health to enjoy
The bike looks mint 😎
Thanks for the good vid.
Cheers mate 👍
Kit looks amazing on you Cam......this color of GIANT look awseome hope i win this bike sad i lost my bike :(
Sorry to hear you lost yours mate, I’ll have my fingers crossed for you.
Whoa! Left hand lever controls rear brake! Those guys down under ride upside down bro!
Haha!
Cam, love your videos. Can you do a comparison of TCR SL and S-Works Tarmac SL 6?
Yes I can! It’s in the pipeline 👍
Hey Cam , I noticed you were a DNS at Aussie Masters ? I thought that’s what the comeback was all about
Hey Freddie, yes I couldn’t make it in the end. I did explain in a video, I assumed you missed that one. We bought a house (unexpectedly) and actually settled today. I couldn’t justify the $2k cost given we stretched ourselves to buy. I’ll do it next year.
Your wife's an absolute legend 🤣
Love the channel pal
Cheers Karl, thanks for the support mate
Great video
Cheers Brad
Really nice bike
derailleur hanger only under 100$. wow i feel reliefed XD
Great video and a comprehensive list of things to look out for when inspecting for a 2nd hand bike that will come in pretty handy for many.
A quick suggestion though perhaps can add in of timestamps for each listed point item as there were quite a lot of listed points and when one is referencing back to the video it makes it easier to find any set particular point
e.g
@2:28 - Check Tyres
@4:24 -Check True Wheels
Good idea, I'll set this up later on. Cheers. Cam
Nice check list , but personally I wouldn’t buy a second hand unless I knew the previous owner and knew how much work it done. Also tires and saddles aren’t deal breakers as they are such a personal choice.
You don't have to press in those headset bearings. You just lay them in. What is this man telling us
Yep, full of shit, replaced a headset earlier today that took about 5-10 minutes. That's including dismantling, cleaning, degreasing, measuring, regreasing and reassembling!
@@2k11Steo with my canyon you need to press them in and out
@@rdcanyon Yes I'm aware but canyon are probably the only company with a press in headset bearing. This giant tcr does not which is what he was referring to. FWIW, canyon headsets are awful!
@@2k11Steo yes I've found that - everything canyon does is non standard. From headsets to stem diameter etc. Makes buying new parts a nightmare
@@rdcanyon Yep. Although, if you're stuck in future. Couple of stems available in 1 1/4. Giant Contact SL OD2, Zipp Service Course SL OS and Pro Vibe are all available in suitable size.
Wow, is this just by chance or do you guys in Australia use the right brake lever for the front brake because you drive on the left side?
Edit now I'm further in the video: The front brake is paired with the rear mech? Mind - Blown!
yup, right is front brake and rear mech here in aussie
Looks good in your buddy sir why you dont you use your s-works?
I don't have an S-Works Tan! I wish i did! I had a SPecialized Allez. That has been pulled apart for sale. Cam
are u going to do some cyclocross pls do
Not at this stage Eoin. Moving house is the next major project!
That rear wheel has a wobble
Welp that sucks... went to pick up that kit and looks like it’s gonna be 15% off a bib that isn’t in stock... siZe large sold out... 6-8weeks out per customer service... hope the promo code lasts that long... 😕
Hey Paul, thanks for sharing. I have forwarded this over to the company. Apparently they’ve updated the site as they have stock coming. Still may be up to a 4 week wait. Sorry for the inconvenience. Cheers, Cam
Cam Nicholls No worries, have plenty of kits... just hope that promo is still good in December... or January for that matter...
So it wasn’t a ringer. Like you might find at car action. 😆
7:40 "Shimano stuff, pretty bomb proof" / What do you mean mate? Shimano BBs are all plastic and relatively cheap.
yes you are right, plastic and fiber but
yes shimano BB is pretty bomb proof XDDDD
They are bomb proof and ubiquitous. Even replacements are inexpensive and easily available.
What is your frame size, in reference to your hight? Thx mate
Medium and 178
@@CamNicholls thank you, great content!
I’m enjoying the bike so far th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
Does Bike Chaser sell their own labelled merch?
Hey Tommy, no we don’t. Although it’s actually not officially my business anymore. Sold it and settling this Friday! Cam
@@CamNicholls I guess you have something coming in the pipeline. You did start something great there I must say. Well done!
I want second hand racing bicycle in India what's prices bicycle
Where can I get one of those caps?
I’ll be selling them shortly mate. Just wearing a sample for the time being 👍
@@CamNicholls legend! I'll keep an eye out. They look 👌
why is everything in Australia overpriced. 100$$$ to replace a dropout wtf.
Maybe then AUD? USD is a lot stronger at the moment
Yeah, I wondered that too at the time, but in context and what I recall the guy said/meant was 30AUD for the replacement hanger and 100AUD for the rear mech. However, could be up to another 50 bucks if you get charged list by your local bike shop for a medium cage R8000 rear mech (glad it’s not DI2 of you can easily double that!!). 👍
The mechanic does the best job to explain, the guy who made this video did not. Shameful angle of the camera when the mechanic is explaining a certain part.
Hi I am 6’10” 57cm fit me
Under 100 dollars for a derailier hanger what the fuck
सेकडहॅड सायकल रेसिंगची हवी आहे
I came here again to be turned ON by that GIANT bike...... mmmmmmm
Haha!
give me the pleaseee im desperate
Haha! You’re chance mate
Speed play? C'mon man..they don't look sexy for a TCR