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How To Check A Second Hand Bike | Essential Mountain Bike Maintenance
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ส.ค. 2024
- Mountain bikes are expensive, there is no escaping it. However they are also quality pieces of kit that are designed to last for a lot longer than the year or so many people keep them for. In this video we show you how to thoroughly check a second hand bike and find yourself a bargain that you will get lots of trail time on.
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6:53 nothing to see here folks just checking my bike
Ha!
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Very important thing not mentioned in the video, make sure that the bike is not stolen from a fellow mountain biker!!!!!! ask how he got the bike, if he bought it ask for the original box, only reason someone will sell you a super cheap bike is that he is sponsored, he owns or works at a bike shop, or his dad bought him a bike and he rode it once, otherwise it is probably a scam or a stolen bike. So check on the forums and such before buying a super cheap second hand bike.
+Mr850man also demand the original papers, evan cheap bikes have them.
Who keeps a Bike box around?!!!
pedro vespermann a lot of people, like really realy more than what you would think
+pedro vespermann i keep all of important box around, bike box, camera box, lens box, etc.
some of em might lose its warranty if you lose the box. :)
+johola Yes! This is the most important thing! You should never buy a bike that doesn't come with its papers. They have all the important information on the bike, as well as ownership guarantee (if a bike is sold after one season, the guarantee is probably still going to be valid for a year or sometimes even 4). In some cases, if you take your bike regularly for service in a shop, they can require your papers and mark down every single thing they do (especially if it's during guarantee period, or a very expensive fix). These show exactly what parts have been changed and you can get a better idea of what damage has the bike sustained - something you can't just tell if you see a very clean bike.
Wish I watched this before I bought my last craigslist special , Lol
Darrell's Moto Diary lol
Same here
I've done it on last 3 bikes and that's off my so called friends 😂
Very useful tips, not just for buying new bike but also sounds like a good checklist to make sure the bike you own is in good shape.
3:04 Neil polishing his kashima shaft ;D
At the end of the day It's a Mountain Bike! Cosmetic damage has to be expected ! My Bike is nearly a year old and has a scratched fork,, the top handlebar screws heads half ground off, one side of the frame downtube gouged (Trance 2 ) seat with a bit of wear and other marks here and there . I try to look after it but you can't wrap them in cotton wool.
Hello my name is Riley and I have been a Kashima addict for 15 years.
also, who wants to fund my new condom brand with a coat of Kashima on them?
Just went to buy a second hand bike and doing all these things, the guy looked at me stupid and told me to f**k off
Lol.. Do you think he was legit?
Alex Bell hahahahaha
I would have told him to fuck himself if he wants the money he will let you make sure you want the bike
r/thathappened
Did you buy it?
Picked up a £3000 custom build for £600 not bad at all ;)
Wow!!!!
What website?
Are you sure it wasn't stolen or something? There's always the possibility for that
Tip 1 .. use Gumtree .. but make sure it's not stolen!!
Don't use gumtree, use pinkbike!
ooo, neil, you were really checking th head set for a while!! 6:53
@6:53 I dont think thats what Neil means by giving it a feel for any grinding....
Hi GMBN , could you make a video about your Workshop. You made Videos like truck tours, why not a GMBN Workshop tour?
Awesome video! When I figure out what size I need, and what discipline I want to ride, I will come back to this video for a refresher before I buy!!
could you get a cheap halfords bike, do a quick review, and then try and break it to see how much it takes on the trails?
Please do this^^^
seth bike hack did that
TDGPV I know, but these guys are professions who can really hammer the bike whilst giving comparison and feedback on an entry level bike
+TDGPV Even a cheap Halfords bike is better than the Walmart bike Seth's Bike Hacks did.
+William Keys haha yeah so true
Do a video on how to fix a fork that's topping out! I have that problem now and I dont know how to fix it :)
great intel, my checklist just grew by 50%. Thanks!
Can you make a video on how to check a second hand bike online? It's much harder because you can't physically touch or see the bike or even take it for a test ride. I think a video on that would be great!
How about a video about how to check the tension of spokes / center wheels? Would love to see that, especially with stronger (enduro) rims
show us a video on how to sell a used bike
Good video, keep up the good work
I bought a second hand bike with a small crack in the frame. It was so cheap it was probably worth it just for the components.
I'll have a shot at repairing the frame though, the crack is in an ideal place to be fixed.
Just what I needed thanks
ask local rider, and local bike shop about how he rides and treat his/her bike around.
maybe he/she never wash the bikes, and wash it just before they sell it, or anythin like that.
while the bike still in good condition, but who knows after 1 week of ride it starts to fall apart..
I Just got a 2014 canyon nerve cf f10 used 😀
+TomsVlogs and did you check it? all good?
There's a used DH bike I'm looking at, but the ad says the fork motion "isn't smooth." What kind of ungodly thing could make a fork not smooth? It is a Boxxer World Cup from 2009, so it's had plenty of time for things to go wrong...
no maintenance really
Dry wiper seals/internals, old oil that's well past its best, dry bushings, dirt inside the lowers and on internal seals. Either very little maintenance or incorrect maintenance (i.e. newly serviced with fresh, tight seals but not enough oil and grease or the wrong sort). Basically if they followed MBR's videos! ;)
Great video Neil!
Good video. Very throughly!
As if this is realistic to do when checking a bike out... I check for shocks working and not seized, brakes work, rims straight, check for crank wobble, headset wobble, rear bearing wobble.The rest here you can forget except maybe the dropper seat part if you are rich enough to be buying something with that. Most important is how does it look overall, if it looks like it's been through a lot it's busted, if it looks as new with maybe a storage scratch or two - then it's worth considering. Buying a 2nd hand bike from someone who rode it a lot is just stupid unless you're getting it for the price of a case of beer.
Really useful tips!
really good tips! thanks a lot!
There was this bike at the local pawn shop....at first, from a distance, it looked interesting... until you notice that the brakes were gone, the front fork was broken so bad it would compress at all, the seatpost was bent back so far it was touching the rear tire and the frame was cracked. I don't think there was much that could be parted from the bike.
They wanted $300 for it.
Great video thanks Neil
Is it worth buying a full suspension bike from 2014? It's in great condition, it's a giant, can't remember the model but was over 2000 new.
Has the tech changed much in the last 5 years?
Great video! And so much material for remix :D wobble wobble
What about if you were to buy off of eBay meaning that you only see the pictures
thanks a lot!
I could never give someone my old frames with a clean conscience. So thankful for having chromoly stanchions.
you can also give it a quick carpark test Neil;)
Good vid. Thanks. @ 5:27 - 5:28 huh?
Useful tips,but i wish you showed what a bike shouldn't have rather than showing a perfect bike with everything in working order.. (little photos or even short videos would've helped)
I wish the scott wasn't so expensive because I love the bike
can you guys do trail reviews? like with you guys riding it
I am planning to buy an entry level MTB. I have considered some second hand (around 5-6 years old) carbon hard tails and a brand new 2021 Giant fathom 2 . the price range for the 2 comparisons are approximately the same. What would you advice me to go for? second hand carbon or brand new Giant bike
your next video it can be how to ride wallride😁😊
Can u do a video on how to bleed your brakes Iv don't it on a car before
I bought a second hand carrera and it was 20qeed had a crack in the frame had a reet bit of flex on it but is sick for big jump n that just put some duck tape on eet and it was reet.
Wish I watched this video before I bought trek which ended up costing me more in repairs than I paid for the bike itself.
What was wrong with it? I'm going to look at a trek 3700 in about an hr. Guys asking 500 bucks
Second hand voids warranty on frame and they do fail maybe if bike was really low price
you said "I wouldn't buy the bike if it was cracked at all" does this mean paint chipped off, or actual dents and scratches?
He means if there is an actual crack in the frame, since it would then be structurally unsound. Dents are ok as long as they aren't too big and scratches won't make the bike unsafe or change the performance of the bike. Cracks in the frame usually occur around welds.
Note that I'm speaking about non-carbon frames, from what I've heard you shouldn't buy a carbon bike with any dents, as well as cracks.
ok thx
What would be your asking price for that bike of yours for example? I'm debating whether to get new/used. I want a high end one but i figure used can get me an even more high end.
If my back wheel is badly buckled but doesnt rub on anything and moves freely shall i take it to my local bike shop to true it or shall i true it myself also it does move freely but its really close to touching the frame
Aswell a realy big fan
You should most likely take it to a bike shop. If there is a bike shop near you that will allow you to do it yourself, that's great because you can ask them for help and then you will learn how to do it in the future. If you already know how to do it, and you have a truing stand and spoke wrenches, then do it yourself. If you don't know already, go to a bike shop and ask for information.
Fucking love my ML8 and 970ZX. Got them used and loving it!
I am think of getting a secondhand dh bike. The double crown fork has a scratch on the stanctions at the same level as the head tube does this influence how good the fork is. Thanks
Should be fine 😄
Can you do one on hardtrail please
Inspect welds and be wary of any damage to the chainstays and neck. Aluminum rust on deep cuts and bubbles in the paint. Hope this helps.
Is it good for 6"1' to 6"2'?
Whats a good online site to use for used moutain bikes I have recently gotten into the sport and would like to get a nice bike but do not really need a top end one
love the videos. I'm looking at buying a 2011 specialized enduro for around £600, do you think I should get it or save up and buy a newer and more modern bike??
Tbh I think 2011 is pushing it a bit
+Jack D Gray in what way??
when I back pedal on my bike .the gear on the front falls to lower gear (like from 2nd to 1st gear).what should i do?
+sarthak bhardwaj You should reset your derailleur and you may need to replace your chain because it might have a bent link or something.
+Project Team thank you for help
Wich camera do you use?
+G4U l Biking and Gaming checkout my video i use gopro hero 4 session
this is really helpful since I am just about to buy my first proper downhill bike - however, wtf is going on there 7:22? ;O how's your seat coming up like that again?
dropper post
hydraulic seatpost, you can control the height of the seatpost from the handle bar while riding. Very practical instead of changing it manually
+Tom Lorinczi absolutely amazing. thx
What about buying second handed online?
+Charlie Seymour you always have to test and see the bike before u transfer the money. also tell him to send you the bill of the bike, so can see if its stolen. never buy a stolen bike!! to be honest i wuld never recommend to buy a secound hand bike online sry for my bad english
Don't
Under no circumstances?
how would you make the deal? he sends you the bike and you transfer the money??
+WAGNER SPORTS yes but transfer over online I.e paypal
@3:21 you mention to push and pick up the front end to check if the fork is topping out. Could you please elaborate on that? What are you checking for? And how can that be fixed??
You never know with Kevin it makes a kind of pulling sound. Like a spring retracting. Bad
What is the bike he has in the video i like it
Scott Genius
Бени Ван lol it's really expensive.
But if the bike is clean , maybe it's because pressure washing and it could be a problem no ?
but you feel from the bearing if something is wrong
I talk about suspension, u can't see what's inside
+Julien Jones true
Hello guys I have an rst titan that when i push in and pull up the front wheel it does a clancking noise. According to what you said its bottoming down . So can that cause any problem to the fork and if so how do I fix it Thanks
Your headset is maybe loose check that
+Philibert Rousseau its not that's the issue
my local bike park sells there rental bikes after one season for like half the price. is it a good deal or am i putting myself in trouble if i buy one?
If there was some major problems with the bikes, the bike park should of fixed them. So probably a good buy, look the best bike out of the lot!
+Antoine Grant id say give it a good check to see if its in good condition and properly working :) perhaps test ride but if its all good and you like the bike id say go for it
Great bike , rides smooth th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L I added a bigger spring loaded seat to it . Takes a bit of adjusting cables to get brakes and shifting to perfect . I've owned quite a few bikes in the past that were absolutely uncomfortable to ride and they always ended up as garage wall decor . I'm not seeing that with this one. It's pretty light I've only ridden it a few miles but I like it . As for the pedals falling off in the other reviews , the pedal arms are aluminum along with the pedal studs look to be also . I would not overtighten them. I can see it would be very easy to overtighten them and strip the threads right off . All in all I think it's pretty good quality besides the aluminum pedal thing
General Message: Check for "wobbles".
What if the wheel is true bet one of the spokes us really loose
tighten it
I found a 45$ specialized
What is the Canyon at 1:23
It's a trail/enduro bike
@@calebwood3430 I mean model
It's a Canyon Strive CF 9.0 2016 model
It's discontinued though
Another thing missed on the video is to take the wheels off.... Bought my bike 2nd hand to find that my front axle is cross threaded.
good way to get around that is by taking the wheels of to put in car check it then
+TDGPV Serves my poor ass right for taking the train :p
+groooovilicious haha well ok then
Second Hand or a older model. Buy a New 2015 model will save you alot of money
+NallePu83 for sure!!! but mayby they dont want to spend that much money, but also want a good bike
+WAGNER SPORTS 2016 Genius 730 is 3999$. I got a 2015 for 2700$
that was a good deal. for sure this is a very good option!!!
the most expensive part on my bike is the fork, not the frame
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The only thing I liked about this video was your accent! It was an informative video of what to look for on potentially buying a used bike - but it was done on a bike that was already intact and well maintained. It would have been more helpful (for me) if you had a 2nd bike that was in very poor condition to be able to have a comparison to see exactly the damage you are speaking of. I'm a visual learner - so although I understood everything you were saying - I stopped watching after the first minute because I couldn't "see" what you were talking about. Please keep in mind for your next video(s) people who are "new" to the bike world. Thanks!
haha yeah, I also like his accent
because you what??
Who cares it's an example
No Casey no
Female 🙄
Rather buy a new bike by the time you have replaced worn parts you have got to the price of your new bike
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my cranks are a bit woobly. is that bad?
Yeah either they are about to fall off because they weren't tightened on enough (this happened to me last week...) or your bottom bracket bearings are toast
0:26 wow the suspension is on the bottom
If I do that much checking on someone else's bike, they'll just tell me to fuck off.
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#askgmbn please give a good second hand bike seller website
eBay...
Craigslist, pinkbike
Oliver tew why would you buy a bike off eBay. I wouldn't trust people that much to send em 1k+ for a bike hen get scammed.
first
also first like
Useless info , skip this vid