Will Bikes Become A Subscription-Based Product? | Dirt Shed Show 487

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  • In this week's GMBN Dirt Shed Show, Martyn Ashton is joined by Rich Payne to ask the question, will the future of mountain bike tech be subscription-based? Martyn’s been obsessed with Tesla lately and thinks the bike industry might start to charge subscriptions. With more and more electronic mtb tech he thinks hardware can be built and later improved with software subscriptions, similar to Tesla’s self-driving capability subscription!
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  • @gmbn
    @gmbn  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    What do you think about subscription service in MTB? Would you pay for extras from your bike? 🤔

    • @kevinburke1325
      @kevinburke1325 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      No.

    • @corymills9171
      @corymills9171 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      No. I find the concept of "over the air" upgrades abhorrant. I'm only OK with them with the caveat that they should never have the power to take anything away from me once I purchased it, regardless of how I hack it and "steal" their hidden upgrades. If they're OK with the rubes paying for the extras while the resourceful people figure ways around their "locked gates" then I'm OK with it as a concept.

    • @feedbackzaloop
      @feedbackzaloop 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Finance schemes inflated and ruined housing and cars. But bikes got out of hand even before that. So go ahead!

    • @Coolcmsc
      @Coolcmsc 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I guess my first concern is surface damage to the bike. Where does that fit in? And, do we need some kind insurance in case we break something expensive on the bike? Lastly, a car has a odometer: if I ride gently three times a week over 60km and my mate rags through the steeps without falling off too much once a week over 20km, how is that going to be measured as part of the monthly payments (unlike on a car, a built in odometer isn’t going to cut it for assessing overall ‘wear’). Still, it’ll happen. And, there will be a lot of tears too.

    • @castaway7783
      @castaway7783 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Absolutely not

  • @randomradon
    @randomradon 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +98

    I will never pay a subscription for using bike tech.

    • @FunctionFIVE
      @FunctionFIVE 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      There is nothing on a bike that could convince me to pay a subscription unless it was like a service package through a shop. And then I would just abuse it.

    • @Paganiproductions84
      @Paganiproductions84 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      No 1984 shit for me

  • @osvaldovegacasanova3559
    @osvaldovegacasanova3559 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +87

    Martyn woke up today to spread nightmarish dystopian ideas

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  15 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      always! 😅 did you see this one? 👉 th-cam.com/video/ySkQ9ckEq3o/w-d-xo.html

    • @martynashton3607
      @martynashton3607 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Don’t let me give you nightmares.

  • @alimccheyne1320
    @alimccheyne1320 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +41

    Please no. Please please please no. BMW had to reverse (no pun intended) a lot of their plans on the subscription based model due to widespread customer kick back.

    • @ElveZ83
      @ElveZ83 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      That's what i was about to comment. Heated seats as a subscription lastet less than 3 (?) months...

  • @redbomberr4594
    @redbomberr4594 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    I'm a Software Engineer, I'd spend the effort to hack it all myself. Stick the overrides on the internet for free. Just a heads up for manufacturers.

    • @iffy_too4289
      @iffy_too4289 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Please hack the EP8 to give us the EP801 functionality.

    • @JonathanWhoever
      @JonathanWhoever 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Fellow in Switzerland wrote a program for farmers. Before the right to repair passed.
      He also gave them the program, not cost.

  • @adrnln_jnke
    @adrnln_jnke 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Hey guys thanks for showing my bike. I had the Deviate highlander. Shigura, however, was not a typo. It's shimano xt levers with magura mt7 calipers. They have the same off/on feel of shimano, but greater power with the magura calipers.

    • @gollz365
      @gollz365 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I did wonder when they read it out, like, surely it's not the first time they've come across the term Shigura? 😅

    • @peterkelly7937
      @peterkelly7937 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Was surprised they'd never heard of that before!

    • @EchoFoxtrott1
      @EchoFoxtrott1 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So you would definitely recommend a Shigura set-up as opposed to a straight Shimano, Magura or SRAM? Just considering it is all. Cheers

    • @peterkelly7937
      @peterkelly7937 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@EchoFoxtrott1 I personally use and love TRP DHR-Evos, but know a few qualified people that rate the Shigura combo highly.

    • @adrnln_jnke
      @adrnln_jnke 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@EchoFoxtrott1 I only went with this setup because I already had both. They do feel great, better than each setup by themselves, but you still have to deal with the endless disk rub that Magura is known for. I have a tiny bit of rub in the back, but cant tell while riding.

  • @KuroSanArts
    @KuroSanArts 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    If MTB's do the Tesla method then the bikes will be more expensive right off the bat, then being told to pay a monthly fee for those features to be enabled is a big nope from me.
    Leasing could work for some people, the type who commute or just never maintain their bikes etc will be all over it, but many riders like to upgrade their bikes over time and things like basic repairs or replacing parts would be wildly more complicated.
    A lease to own scheme would be handy though, if you leased a bike and didn't swap it out after a set period of time then you got to keep it, would really make a big difference for those brands currently struggling to sell bikes due to the expense of a new bike.

    • @Hiefi97
      @Hiefi97 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Bike Leasing is a really big thing in germany. Many companies offer it. You pay for the bike directly of your loan (before taxes) monthly for 3 years. After that period you can decide if you buy it for the rest of the remaining money or give it back.
      Totally ruined the local bikeshop prices, cause everyone buys shitbikes for 5k+ now. So even shit bikes are priced extremely high, cause they know people will buy it.

  • @denesk2794
    @denesk2794 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    I already have a subscription to my local bike park....
    As for monthly fees for heated seats and more power in cars: no thank you. Monthly fee for anything related to my bikes: no thanks.
    Just canceled Disney, HBO (MAX) and Apple TV last month. Cannot stand any "subscription model" I am trying to get out of ALL OF THEM as much as I can ... (solar panels + EV is next I am done with this monthly sh1t .... internet is needed for work ...

    • @feedbackzaloop
      @feedbackzaloop 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Imagine paying for internet just like for power and water, some amount per Mbit. Be watching GMBN in 144p
      I totally agree subscription doesn't and shouldn't work for something that is made and sold once - bikes, seat heating, movies -, but anything reliant on continous service like bikeparks, internet, broadcasting and properly functioning bikes only profits from continuous payments in small installment.

  • @davekal
    @davekal 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Well done, I have been watching almost every dirst shed show since like 2016 and this is the first one that pissed me off. Subscriptions have no place imo.

    • @martynashton3607
      @martynashton3607 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Thank you for the views, and I hope I go another 400+ shows before I piss you off again.

    • @davekal
      @davekal 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@martynashton3607 no hard feelings, it's your job to open dialogue about current topics and you do a great job of it. I appreciate what you do 👍.

  • @ElveZ83
    @ElveZ83 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    If anyone in the bike world (manufacturers, suppliers, etc.) are picking up on that idea, Martyn needs to pay for the first month for all of us, just to get a reality check... Waiting on the dirt shed show after that and his face revealing the "number". 😂😊

  • @mattmorrison9379
    @mattmorrison9379 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Well, there's always the old fashion way of riding. Just peddling lol

  • @edymarin7781
    @edymarin7781 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    The day I'm unable to own a fully analog bike is the day I'll quit riding. Not interested in any subscriptions for my bike. If I own the hardware, I should be able to use it fully, no ifs or buts

  • @ozzie800
    @ozzie800 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Shigura is when you mix Shimano leavers and Magura calipers
    Shimano... Magura...= Shigura

    • @richardpayne5176
      @richardpayne5176 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Aahhhhh genius I didn’t know that, thanks

    • @plainuser48596
      @plainuser48596 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      how don't they know it?

    • @adrnln_jnke
      @adrnln_jnke 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@richardpayne5176 When I wrote the description of my bike (the Deviate) I wrote what Shigura ment, then I deleted it, thinking, they must know what this means.
      maybe I'll submit that for Top Mods. Also congrats on your redemption at the 24h of Old Pueblo. Next time you're in the Phoenix area come to the Hawes Trail system in Mesa, Its better than south mtn,

    • @martynashton3607
      @martynashton3607 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Mate, that is great. So obvious now you say it, but thanks for enlightening me.

    • @richardpayne5176
      @richardpayne5176 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@adrnln_jnke Ha ha you’d have thought 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ makes perfect sense, nice one dude keen to try it myself now. Happy shredding 👊

  • @smithandshortdogs
    @smithandshortdogs 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    I think Shigura is when you combine Shimano levers with Magura calipers.
    Basically you get Shimano lever feel with Magura power. It works because they both use mineral oil and Shimano barbs and olives fit on Magura hoses.

    • @frostsmoke
      @frostsmoke 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's less about the lever feel and more about the quality of Magura's "carbotecture" material.

  • @bauer100
    @bauer100 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +62

    You will own nothing and be happy.

    • @EarthlyEden1
      @EarthlyEden1 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Just posted the same comment and then saw yours, great minds eh. 😅

    • @thevapingpolisher9717
      @thevapingpolisher9717 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      and eat the bugs

    • @DirtFiend
      @DirtFiend 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      We can eat a cricket burger before we go pay for our ebike rental at the trailhead with an app. Don't forget about paying the loan on your helmet too. Always wear a helmet.

    • @Paganiproductions84
      @Paganiproductions84 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      World Economic Forum Mtb ltd lol lol😂😂

    • @Paganiproductions84
      @Paganiproductions84 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Fuck that shit

  • @BSE75
    @BSE75 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    "no" subscription

  • @DirtlovR
    @DirtlovR 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Have you seen the movie called "Falling down"? That's me the second bikes go into subscription-based model.

    • @timscarman4599
      @timscarman4599 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I’d like a ham and cheese womelette with wam fries….. hahaha yeah, me too. Even angrier when refused breakfast when there is still 3 minutes to go

  • @rhailex4727
    @rhailex4727 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Subscription systems fall short for any service where users' usage affects wear and tear.
    You got John with a subscription for a downhill bike, but he throws it into every rock he sees and constantly needs to fix/tune/replace parts, because he doesn't care to ride smooth, just wanted to ride comfortable.
    Then you got Bob who is passionate about biking and picks his lines, does his best to ride well and can work on his bike. Because if that, Bob won't need as many replacement parts.

  • @gw8855
    @gw8855 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I think subscriptions are a nightmarish idea. I prefer to pay for my bikes outright.
    I think subscriptions open the door for manufacturers to increase the price of their bikes, like leasing a car, etc..

  • @TobiasJust
    @TobiasJust 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Reminds me on the BMW heated seat subscription... Or Tesla subscription fees to get more horsepower out of your car. Buy something and pay again to enable it? Forget it. Every company forcing this BS on us deserves a massive boycott or even bankruptcy...

  • @ZOB4
    @ZOB4 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Paying for something that you already paid for when you bought something in the first place is outrageous and should offend you as a consumer. If you bought a bottle of beer and you had to also pay to open the cap, you would not be a happy camper.

  • @corner_store_bill
    @corner_store_bill 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Will never pay a subscription fee to ride. If that happens then I'll just not support those companies.

  • @stephankyle6460
    @stephankyle6460 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Next step you'll have to stop riding and watch a commercial on your phone to get your subscription bike to move.

  • @gmivisualsjason3729
    @gmivisualsjason3729 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Subscription for extra features after paying out thousands..... Feck that

  • @AshfordMTB
    @AshfordMTB 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    #letstalkabout sorting many more GMBN "game of bike" productions. They are so far and few between.
    Also talk about giving my green bike a super nice in The Bike Vault. 😂
    And last of all, why is Martyn wearing an EMBN hoodie in his little InstaVid? 😮

  • @mangezable
    @mangezable 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I started riding MTB 5 years ago . I’ve been leasing a bike the whole time, which is a kind of subscription. I never had to wash the bike, change spares, maintenance etc. The cost is partly paid for by my employer which is tax deductible for them since physical training is encouraged nationwide. Effectively I’ve been able to ride 4 Trek models each year and yet I have not yet spent the money for a full-sus bike. The bikes can be used by more people since I only ride 1-2 times a week. The season is short (snow free about 7 months). Win-win for all 🇸🇪👍🏻

  • @IanMaddock
    @IanMaddock 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I do object to paying money for something I'll never own. I like to have something to show for my money.
    However I do like this idea when it comes to kids bikes where when the kid grows out of the bike you just swap it for the next size up. But looking into it, you pay a monthly fee or subscription and end up with basically a £100 Halfords bike, so in the long run it probably makes more sense to buy £100 bike and pay another £100 when the time comes.

    • @nicolaspade1341
      @nicolaspade1341 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Think Decathlon fers this for kids bikes

  • @JasonTrew2018
    @JasonTrew2018 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    #Captioncontest: When you and your wife have a fight on who makes the best bike, you have to end up in a place worse than the doghouse, you end up in the airport lounge

  • @lreimers649
    @lreimers649 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    So the consumer pays for the hardware upfront and then pay to use what they already own.
    Also additional tools and training for the service technicians to fix what is not working after the “owner?” has tried to add under glow lights.

  • @RomanMoroniesFargingWall
    @RomanMoroniesFargingWall 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    #captioncontest When the company card doesn't get you into the club lounge.

  • @Squirrel_Rides
    @Squirrel_Rides 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    #letstalkabout ... the DSS is perfect, of course 😉 Just came here to say that I always love the shows with guests - industry experts, pro athletes, etc. Really enjoyed the ones where you recorded a podcast to extend the conversation beyond the show, too.

  • @JeffMTBinVA
    @JeffMTBinVA 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    #captioncontest Owen still waiting for Rich to pick him up at the airport in Arizona. No one told him he wasn't on the Old Pueblo team this year.

  • @matt_acton-varian
    @matt_acton-varian 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The PCP hire model might work for the top spec bikes, especially those that are almost the same price as a brand new base level city car. However these schemes are often used to inflate prices and make exiting the scheme extremely expensive. As for the subscriptions for high end features, I don't want to see it. There are too many subscription services in other industries that already take all your disposable income, we don't need any more.

  • @-n3v-
    @-n3v- 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Most of these ideas are simply to fleece the customer further.

  • @de-v-8480
    @de-v-8480 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    what a complete f***ing joke

  • @Grant3399
    @Grant3399 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    South Africa kicked butt at the UCI world cup this weekend! Greg Minnaar and Alan Hatherly! Proudly South African!

  • @Manmadeswine
    @Manmadeswine 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Martyn should know Shigura brakes (mentioned in the bike vault) as the trials boys are well into them - it's Shimano levers with Magura calipers (they both use mineral oil, so are compatible) I think for the stopping power of magura with the modulation of Shimano.

  • @eXaviar
    @eXaviar 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In Germany we already have that kind of thing except for the "upgrades" . A lot a friend's do so called "job rad" and everything is included in a monthly fee with the option to switch bikes after X years

  • @robbchastain3036
    @robbchastain3036 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Bring back the klunkers if that's the plan, at least for me. But over-paying for tech has never been my thing. Buy a bike and then buy upgrades as you can afford them and actually want them. It's fun.

  • @petermascall1158
    @petermascall1158 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just watched the bodge thing with that kids bike. Woukdnt it just be easier to get a small camelbak instead of going through all that effort to fit a bottle. Looks pretty good mind

  • @jonm7272
    @jonm7272 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Leasing would be a good idea for emtbs, considering the over-price crap can't even make it to the end of its own warrenty without multiple motor replacements.

  • @johnbraithwaite7075
    @johnbraithwaite7075 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Shigura brakes are actually a thing; it’s when you use Shimano levers with Magura calipers, many people are doing it.
    Also, zero interest in subscription services for bikes, or cars for that matter!

  • @WWarped1
    @WWarped1 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Some companies are already offering lease bikes, places like Volt, Hurrecane, etc... Not quite what you were talking about, but it's easy to see this progressing when you look at electric car manufactueres putting so much behind paywalls. I guess if we move further in the lease direction depends on how well companies like Volt, Hurrecane, etc... are doing. Maybe test them out?

  • @bamboo1078
    @bamboo1078 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If I payed a subscription I would expect the product to be upgraded when the new model comes out. And pay low or zero upfront. What company out there thinks they can sell you a product (quite a high price point for bikes these days) then charge you to use what you’ve paid for already ?

  • @markhughes7956
    @markhughes7956 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Problem with it is that if your bikes stolen your still have to pay your subscription. If you buy your bike and insure it maybe a better option

  • @jonmiller4330
    @jonmiller4330 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Martyn asked for ideas in the comments. I love the show. I just worry that it is diminished by a desire to create other weekly shows and one-off segments. The channel works best when it has the Shed as its center of gravity. Maybe some of the other vids and shows should be pieces of the Dirt Shed Show.

  • @AmvC
    @AmvC 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    😂 i mean, there's Swapfiets and such. And whatever gets silly, but soon more intelligent and social people out of their automobile cars is a great thing :) bring it on.

  • @neilelliston
    @neilelliston 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'd pay for a speed limit removal subscription 😂

  • @tbull1545
    @tbull1545 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    wheel lease is not a subscriction service its a purchasing service. subscriptions have to do with paying to even use the thing which you already paid for. ie you get 6 out 12 gears for free but if you want to use all 12 you have to pay 5 dollars a month.

  • @tim__sadler
    @tim__sadler 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ohhh interesting... So currently if you buy a bike on credit card or with a loan or with the 'Cycle to Work' scheme - you are already tied into a monthly payment. I like the idea of the lease, but there is a big question about upgrades (normally not allowed to modify) and damage (which is inevitable). Thinking about a subscription service, it would need to be driven by software and given the weight sacrifice, it is unlikely that bikes will ever be sold with kit 'turned off' (and with the ability to just be ignored). However, I can foresee 'additional' features being available by payment (probably a combination of one-off versus a subscription model)...with a doubt this will start with a warranty sign-up model. i.e. to get that e-bike motor to start you have to connect it to the internet - this will check for software updates etc before signing you up for the warranty....then they have your contact details and all the data they need (and shops will have a demo mode which unlocks the motor for limited testing). It is inevitable.....

  • @thatguy2201
    @thatguy2201 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mikado were doing that with V-Stabi and V-Stabi Pro & Bail Out over ten years ago. Buy basic V-Stabi for $330 but if you want all the real tuning functionality and bail out functions, that'll be another $100 thanks.
    You want future updates, that'll be $50 each.

  • @AdamBuxton-challand
    @AdamBuxton-challand 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Depending on the people who ride working 3months of the company enabling these features you’ll be able to do it your self. Self tuning cars etc is a massive after market thing. I can check and tune my own car for less than a hundread pounds it will become a bike thing too

  • @alansmith2593
    @alansmith2593 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wait! Do anti lock brakes stop you skidding ?
    Whaat
    Skids are one of the coolest things about mountain biking
    The legendary Jason Mcroy taught us so.
    Ps thank you for bring us both getta a grip and Chain spotting mega cudos to the max woop
    Pps you guys are all inspirations

  • @tomsing98
    @tomsing98 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The big difference between like, Tesla self driving or BMW heated seats and MTB tech is, weight is a pretty minimal driver for the cars. On a bike, adding the hardware without getting the benefit means you could make the bike significantly lighter and sell more bikes. Maybe for something like unlocking additional motor performance that might come at the expense of motor or battery life, but not anything that would add weight.

  • @alcosamwel
    @alcosamwel 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for choosing my caption guys
    And i forgive you for butchering my name 😂 (if it sounds like my name i listen to it😂)

  • @dbohnsai1011
    @dbohnsai1011 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Subscription based tech is likely to die. All it takes is one person to say "screw that" and introduce something into the market that you only have to pay for once. The auto industry is quickly finding out it was a big mistake

  • @maxsievers8251
    @maxsievers8251 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    When you rent your bike (on any level) you'll get denied to use your bike when your social credit score falls below a threshold. No thanks.

  • @jg2wheels
    @jg2wheels 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I financed my last bike...so I'm already paying monthly to ride 🤣

  • @LaurentiusTriarius
    @LaurentiusTriarius 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The lease model is the worst thing ever, if that becomes too accessible manufacturers will start pumping out 20k bikes and fools will buy them. That's a bit what manufacturers credit plans has already done to this industry, even before the pandemic. People often ignore this but it's a big part why manufacturers get away with such ridiculous margins

  • @stuartmoseley
    @stuartmoseley 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Martyn, you can take that idea and duck right off! When you get there duck off some more 😂

  • @casestudymtb
    @casestudymtb 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hope its more like a lease, have it for a year with a monthly payment, and an option to buy it out at the end of the term, or let it go and move to something else. Might actually save me money long term, but I do have questions about upgrades, customizations and who wpuld be reaponsible for covering maintenance.

  • @alistairhall5993
    @alistairhall5993 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi guys, great show today - the first segment (future brand upgrades) really interests me. I wondered if you're aware that some e-bike manufacturers (bare with me) have built-in software that locks out the motor to the owner, whereby you need to go to a dealer/regional brand HQ, to get it unlocked, with the removal/freighting, refitting costs back to owner? Whether they're trying to protect their product, this doesn't feel right or legal? I had an error which locked motor, saying bikes top speeds been tampered with, which it hadn't 100% nope! Had to pay $350 to dealer to get fixed, no choice. Don't believe cause known either?? Money earner for .......?

  • @Wannaridebikes
    @Wannaridebikes 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You guys need to give the dated bikes some love. Not every bike rides is brand new. Heck I still ride my bike I have from 1998. And yes I even have the Madura rim brakes on a bike and yes old MTB bikes are still rad

  • @life.with.sabine
    @life.with.sabine 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    In the Netherlands we do have a bike subscription for city bikes. And it is an all in fee more or less.

  • @Fernweh1965
    @Fernweh1965 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Subscriptions will drive consumers towards Chinese manufacturers and/or unofficial software changes. And I'd be one of them

  • @plainuser48596
    @plainuser48596 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    F no, the only scenario where subscription is ever ok is when the technology cannot (and I mean can not, and not "will not because we wont let it") run on the device itself and requires external cost external service to run or the service itself is working on device without a subscription, but by subscribing you're getting updates (but only if upgrads stay offline after they are fully paid for)

  • @stanmustard7292
    @stanmustard7292 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I thought Martin was smarter than this. The whole subscription model is some lame, candy ass shit. I get it, its a sign of the times...but this willful reliance on technology is so pathetic. Our grandfathers are rolling in their graves.

  • @EPYCMX
    @EPYCMX 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Don't get confused, one thing is selling hardware, another is selling software, another one is selling a subscription or constant recurrent service... I'm ok with paying for the hardware on my bike or my tesla, i'm ok with paying for extra software upgrades that i consider useful, if there are enough constant recurrent upgrades i would consider paying a subscription to constant unlimited software upgrades, but i will not pay a subscription for a limited software feature unlocked on my hardware as a service... I would pay extra money for upgrading my brakes software to include ABS, but one shot, not subscribe to have that enabled or disabled ABS...

  • @DuncanDogbiscuit-p2f
    @DuncanDogbiscuit-p2f 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why not do a bike vault - Bikes you’ve had for years but can’t get rid of !

  • @Zzz-q5o
    @Zzz-q5o 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Subscription Gearing you have to pay a subscription to use the big ring or get off and walk up the hill 🤔

  • @zippyt3787
    @zippyt3787 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Green Hardtails???? Who would have thought? Guess I should have saved mine for a few more weeks. Bike Vault Episode 477 catomchik.

  • @philarmitage
    @philarmitage 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The horrific depreciation on bikes would need to be addressed or the payment would be £300+ per month to just cover it, never mind adding interest and option to buy on top of it too.

  • @helicopter12345678
    @helicopter12345678 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Remember Bosch did a power upgrade a few years ago 😊

  • @MrNEWLAND66
    @MrNEWLAND66 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    #captioncontest having a deserved nap after diligently plugging the GMBN MTB maintenance mag FOREVER!

  • @ish474
    @ish474 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have a green hardtail and Rich I'm considering that a verbally binding contract

  • @Acceleronics
    @Acceleronics 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Will they? Not if nobody buys them. I sure wouldn't.

  • @RobinMarshall
    @RobinMarshall 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting concept, don't think it will be too big in MTB but likely will have a place, could even have a flexible plan where you increase payments for a month if that was the month you were going on an epic adventure and needed more power?! Also, what would happen in races, more money gets you an advantage.....

  • @AshfordMTB
    @AshfordMTB 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wouldn't pay monthly. I would find someone with a copy of the full software and install it myself. Think Windows Xp 😂

  • @decreasingmass4577
    @decreasingmass4577 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    why are mtb handle bars so wide..???

  • @rustybunny351
    @rustybunny351 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    #ASKGMBN can I mullet my 29inch Rocky Mountain altitude aluminium as I want a bit more of a ride playful bike

  • @roncri
    @roncri 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can see me trying the lease model since it could give you a chance to try new tech before buying. No way would I do a subscription.

  • @mikewerndly8381
    @mikewerndly8381 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    BMW tried it with heated seats and people had none of it

  • @notbitter8670
    @notbitter8670 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Green hard tail fat bikes with mudguards? 😂

  • @ericfroehlich976
    @ericfroehlich976 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Sounds good but customizing, modifying and upgrading our bikes is where half the fun is

  • @BinManSays
    @BinManSays 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's like BMW making heated seats a subscription based thing in the states, it didn't work there and we're not really on e-bikes here and honestly you'd just hack it anyway

  • @Dahbienhwa
    @Dahbienhwa 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I foresee a very near future comprising of numerous MTB brake subscription users writing e-mails from A & E to complain about how dead they are.

  • @austinhughes4254
    @austinhughes4254 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When you flew 20 hours to ride that one trail thats on the other side of the world #captioncontest

  • @EarthlyEden1
    @EarthlyEden1 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    ''You will own nothing and be happy'' Your dystopian overlord Klaus Schwab.

    • @Lyzarr
      @Lyzarr 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Zze Schwabinator... Oh, how much I "love" these self proclaimed god-like guys....

  • @jplramalho
    @jplramalho 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I truly dislike any subscription on something you had to pay quite a sum upfront for. Currently the beauty of EMTB is the new features and over the air updates. It makes you feel the investment was worth it. Of a subscription model to use something like breaks came out ... I can already see people suing manufacturers when they crash as there credit card expired 😂.

  • @Ff6022
    @Ff6022 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cardo attempted this not so long ago on their communications devices and they got a overwhelming f’ off and people stating they were going to change echo systems because of it. Soon after they changed their marketing plans. This model works for children/toddlers bikes, who need a new one every five minutes but not for the majority of adults.

  • @stujm8376
    @stujm8376 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of those green hardtail owners is me… and it’s a cannondale. Do I win?

  • @lacucaracha111111
    @lacucaracha111111 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If my motor X comes with X capability but I only get Y until I subscribe, I WILL EITHER HACK OR NOT BUY OUTRIGHT

  • @alansmith2593
    @alansmith2593 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    #caption contest
    Guys! I’ve got my junk stuck in the chair gap again.
    Have you got that park tool bottle opener?

  • @KP-ol3tc
    @KP-ol3tc 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    25:12 Welp, looks like "seat" it is and I agree!

  • @emmawilliams999
    @emmawilliams999 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    #AskGMBN What big differences are there between hardtails and full suspension mountain bikes down technical black trails

  • @feedbackzaloop
    @feedbackzaloop 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    #captioncontest 2: sleeping on a couch after loosing a thousand quid bike presenter challenge.

  • @RigorMortisItrium
    @RigorMortisItrium 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The subscription model is the worst that can be. You own nothing and you're ripped off every single time. Also, the best thing about owning a bike is to tinker with it, modify it and make it your own. The bike is the extension of your personality. Another thing is that the new bikes are already over priced and service costs are also steep. No need for monthly subscriptions.

  • @dooleh84
    @dooleh84 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brakes, just $20 per month, or 20 cents per use, you decide...
    *You on a budget going down a steep hill with a sharp turn* - I can't afford to brake todaaaaaaaaaaaay!!1

  • @ze_pilot
    @ze_pilot 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hang on a sec, let me get my foil hat

  • @tlegary25
    @tlegary25 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    #captioncontest
    Owen's response when he found out there was more e bike tech than regular mtb tech at this years eurobike.