We Bought Used Bikes For Under $2000 | Which Was Best?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2024
- If you were given $2,000 to buy any bike you want, what would you do? Here at GCN, we'd almost certainly go for a used bike.
Thanks to @buycycle Si, Alex, and special guest star from @gtn Mark Threlfall have done exactly that. Between them they've gone for a modern future-proof bike, a five year old superbike, and a time trial bike.
But most importantly, which is the best $2,000 used bike we could buy?
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Get the bikes the guys rode here:
Alex's Cannondale SuperSix EVO 👉 buycycle.com/en-gb/bike/defau...
Si's Trek Emonda 👉 buycycle.com/en-gb/bike/emond...
Mark's Vitus Crono TT 👉 buycycle.com/en-gb/bike/defau...
00:00 What bike would you get for $2,000?
01:02 Our $2,000 used bikes
05:37 Where did we buy our used bikes?
06:38 How we decided which bike was best
07:23 Challenge 1: The Climb
11:03 Challenge 2: The Pursuit
14:55 Challenge 3: Which bike looks best?
18:00 The Verdict: What is the best $2,000 bike we bought?
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Which is the best £2000 used bike we could buy? Let us know 👇
Alex's Cannondale FTW!
TREK bike always my dream bike😍
CLEARLY MARK'S TT BIKE WAS THE BEST, ITS ALREADY SOLD!!!
Seriously though, as a triathlete, trail runner, MTB, gravel, cyclist, etc it's clear to see that Marks was the best value per $$
The blue Cannondale is not from 2019, it's from 2014!
In 2019, the SuperSix had straight fork blades, that's why I looked up what year that frame colour is really from.
Given it's a ten year old frame with 6800 Ultegra without the Ultegra crank set and not the high mod version of the frame, it's way overpriced even with the Enve wheels.
For reference I had the exact same frame from 2015. I bought it new in January 2016 (in sale obviously) for 1900£. It had cheap Mavic wheels but an almost complete SRAM Red22 group set (Cannondale SI crank set and Force22 cassette).
I loved that bike. But it had a total clearance of 29mm between the chain stays, so riding 23s with a measured width of 25mm, there was 2mm on each side between frame and tire. There was a lot of variance between frames in that regard looking at forum discussions from the time.
A very nice bike, but not a superbike by any means. It's a ten year old mid range bike.
@@lieblingsleguan1591 Yeah I also laughed when they called it a 19'... we learned that buycycle will let you falsely advertise your bike, very useful
GCN should do more Top Gear style Used Bike Challenges. The banter is a lot of fun
MORE TWIG!! :)
Exactly what I was thinking. Buying used and then going on an epic trip on some nice part of the world. (Can be Europe ofc). 🎉🎉🎉
with different bikes, not always using something with drop bars
And they definitely have to make fun of each other and each others' bikes.
@@chrisdavidson911 there is an old video when they went on a climb with all mixed bikes. Quite entertaining if you can find it.
Blue bike is the coolest , Trek obviously makes most sense. Trials only confimed what we knew already - Sy is the strongest rider of GCN people.
I might be wrong, but I think Ollie absolutely destroyed Sy recently…
That Trek SL6 is soooo heavy, over 9kg I think jeesh.
@@cyclonutterd7075 they have it listed at 8.25kg
There is a reason people call him "the" Syborg after all the 1 tt bike to beat all presenters series
@@cyclonutterd7075 the one you're talking about was their first disc Emonda S6 not the SL6
These videos remind me of the challenges from Top Gear. Keep them coming!
Watching Alex and Si attack each other senseless was like racing your best mates on a Saturday morning. The gamesmanship of Alex in the time trial was a laugher!
"Disc brakes, told you!?"
"I purposefully rode through all the big puddles."
Absolute gem friends, keep up the relationship development and trash talking.
That's what riding is all about 🙌 Having fun with friends is what cycling should be about! We all have that friend that we know will push us up the hills 🤣
Someone should say “how hard could it be”
The last of the straight top tube Supersix Evo is a now a classic. Love it!
This CAAD bikes are real modern classics 👌
@@gcn I have a CAAD8 and a CAAD10, and they're beautiful!
Taking advantage of the glut of new bikes in manufacturers' warehouses, Si went and picked up a brand new bike with lifetime warranty on the frame, two year warranty on the drivetrain, and service perks from his local Trek dealer.
Smart.
For real ,where did he find that emonda sl6 with ultegra??
@@mechy2k2000Look online or trek dealers. Theirs loads of old stock going cheap as I got a 2021 SL6 brand new for £1950. I seen the SL5 models for £1600 on line as well.
This is all the beauty of Buycycle 🙌
$2k is alot of money but I love the idea that you guys made a video that's not just about insanely over priced stuff that none of us will ever be able to use
Love when you do these types of videos.
How bout a cheap bike challenge 1000€ max, enter a crit, go bike packing, commute all week on it then pick best bike
Yeah, the racing each other format makes good telly, but isn't exactly useful consumer advice. I'd prefer a "living with a £1000 used bike" series
Now that’s a video!
We'll see what we could do 🙌 The idea here is to show that Buycycle isn't just a one stop shop for super cheap bikes, there are some great bikes on there for every budget 👌
@@gcnI’d be keen to see the 2000€ budget bike with the concept previously stated.
Crit race, commute, bikepacking, group ride for a week or two.
3 presenters 3 different bikes
Just buy any aluminium road bike.
I love Alex's choice in choosing supersix Evo!!
A modern classic for sure! 👌
Loved this! Loved the crossover with GTN! Perfect start to a Sunday! Wasn’t going to go out on the bike today but this video has just made me want to go an experience the joy of my second hand bike!
We love our triathlon friends really 😉 This is what we like to hear, inspiring people to get out on the bike is what GCN is all about 🙌
Bought a 2014 Super 6 EVO Black Inc in 2017 and liked it so much I just bought another Cannondale - a 2013 Super 6 EVO Hi-Mod. Super light (5.8 & 6.8 kgs respectively), all rim brakes & mechanical groupsets (SRAM Red). Easy to maintain & repair. These bikes are pure magic.
Super six evo 2019…. Lol. On the webpage it says 2014. Still awesome bike
It's definitely a 2014. Source: I own that bike
Same, I own it as well. Now we know buycycle can’t use google.
We never said dates were our thing 🤣
Not sure those are genuine Enve either. I can see spoke nipples?
Classic supersixevo for sure ! It’s my spare road bike and still enjoying it
Me too.
I should sell mine, but Ill probably forever regret it.... :\
I have a 2016 Evo - don’t ride it much but will not sell it - it’s so bloody good to ride…
@teleotto and as this video shows, you won't get much for it. Cherish it, and or loan it to a young person in the club to get started on. I gave an old group set to the local club that made a bike up from donated parts so young people could cycle with the club and get an entry into the sport.
Yeah, but not for 2 grand
Buycycle is great. Bought a Cervélo S5 from 2023 whichwas supposed to arrive in new condition - it came instead with a crack on top tube, bent gear hanger, many scratches etc. Got a full refund without any problems and the customer service is great - very responsive and nice people!!
Have since then bought another bike for great value at Buycycle and will for sure buy again! Only downside is delivery by UPS which is crap😂
Thanks for providing this insight! I’ve been looking at their site for a while, but I haven’t pulled the trigger.
That's great to hear! It's so important to feel safe when you are buying second hand - experiences like this allow you to buy in confidence 🙌 What bike did you go for the second time?
I almost bought my last bike from buycycle. Finally bought it from cycle exchange. They advertise on buycycle, so I got the same bike, but it was cheaper on their own site and I traded in my old bike. Buycycle are a great site, shop around, buyers market.
What if I am from Czech Republic? Does it work only for UK people?
@jirihutecka9020 if you find a Czech based seller why not?
I'm with Si. Best looking, modern bike from top manufacturer and best value for money. Well deserved win, congratulations Si 🎉
He chose very well! Would you ever go second hand? 💸
@@gcn Would I ever go brand-new is the more relevant question, no? Just like with new cars, it's financial idiocy. I can't take people seriously who buy new bikes.
My son and I like the Emonda. Two more votes for Si. Great video as always.
He's racking up the votes 🤣
Loved this guys - truly shows how well you get on regardless of key disciplines… brilliant !!
That Trek is an incredible bike for less than $2k
Boat anchor wheels though
Great video. Loved the thinking outside of the box on this one. Very informative as it was entertaining. I also loved that you did the challenge in poor weather conditions. Lots of respect for that. Riding isn't always done in beautiful weather. Keep creating and educating.
No matter the weather we get out 💪 Off course, this is helped by having a great clothing sponsor in AGU ☔
Si, kudos for your bike choice! Top rated brand, timeless geometry, disc brakes, and it's American!
Excellent video boys, I enjoyed every minute, and loved the camaraderie and fun factor displayed. I'd go for the Cannondale as I'm a fan, but i can see the Treks appeal from a future proofing perspective!
The Cannondale is a heart choice and the Trek is a head choice perhaps 🤣 Great to compare the both 👌
Lovely video. Enjoyed the shots at about 8 minutes... keep it up!
Definitely the Trek, it does everything brilliantly, and the public agree 😊
These are the videos GCN should be making more of.
Many viewers are using rim brakes still, including myself.in other words more retro.
Rim brakes must be cancelled. [apparently]
Picked up a 2019 Bianchi XR4, full duraace di2, stages power crank and duraace wheels for £1750, absolute steal
Brilliant video. Love the old school top gear style, should do more of these 👍👍
Loved this video. Loved the banter and the responses. Looked like miserable riding weather but you make it look fun..
Love this style of video. Would love to see more of it
Great, si is my favorite Rider on GCN. Glad you rode so well and got the win.
He's a machine 💪
Plus the riding attacks cat and mouse from Alex and Si was great viewing! Especially in that weather! Well done crew!
I like the blue one.
And if I were given 2000 pounds, I'd ask to keep it.
I love this hobby. I do not have some sort of superbike but i love that in this hobby, your bike becomes your own and most of the time nobody near you will have one like it. I have a 2011 Trek 1.1. It is the most basic but i love the colors and i wont out grow the bike anytime soon. Until i can ride a straight at the top gear and not get tired, then i have so much more to get from my bike.
The TT bike setup cracked me up :D good content guys, Well done for the team, this one I enjoyed very much
Bought my bike brand new for a similar price last spring. Had to cover its ears with all this praise for second hand bikes 😭 Its still my pride and joy though.
My road bike was quite a bit cheaper than that and it’s still better than me.
Nothing wrong with buying new 🙌As long as you got the bike that you love, that's all that matters!
Great video, guys. Love the crossover work with GTN too. More of the same please!
Been said already, but I love the "Top Gear" vibe of this episode! It was just fun all around. Would love to see what you come up with at diff price points: 500 and 1000? Personally, as an owner of a Cannondale Super Six Evo, that I bought second hand and love, I'm partial to Alex's bike. Great work chaps!
Loved this one lads, great banter.
Thanks! Always fun to get a group of us filming 👌
Well done to all. The weather was looking appalling and totally savage. More videos of a similar ilk please. Just to say very surprised that the Vitus worked with all of those different groupset parts! 👍👍
The sass and banter was top shelf in this video ❤
Most enjoyable video! Very splendid! Thank you
I love Alex’s Cannondale, and I like the premise of buycycle a lot!
This was such a great video
£2k is alot of money
Nah, you're just broke
I love gcn but they are a bit out of touch.
It is.
@@thegreatseprano9918maybe, but cycling is (should be) a great sport for broke people.
Not for a road bike.
Classic Super Six Evo for me. Will hold its value in the UK for hill climbs too.
I recently picked up a used two-year-old gravel bike from my LBS. It has its share of paint dings; the previous owner obviously used it for purpose. It rides like a dream and is in good mechanical condition. Great investment for less than half the price of new.
Great video. The best I can remember over the past 4 years. Thanks
Wow that is big praise! What was it that you liked about this video?
I liked that GCN was beaten by a triathlete even if he was wearing socks.
This was a really good episode, love it!
Perfect GCN episode this one. Just love the "play around" way on it. Buy a bike, compare, have fun. Love the Trek by the way, wonderful painting, only finding them for like 2750 euros here, so not directly affordable for me.
Best episode in a long time. More of this please! Brilliant bikes, Brilliant trials, brilliant fun! 2k gets you a lot of bike 2nd hand. Probably why all 5 of mine are from a second hand auction site!
Second hand is amazing right! 🙌 Where do you normally look for bikes?
Good to see all of you riding together
Riding together for some of it anyway 😉
Great vid lads and thanks to Si for doing justice to the Emonda. I have the SL6 Pro in the same paint and I absolutely love it.
The bike was in safe hands 🤣
Awesome piece! I owned the Cannondale back in the day and now own a 2021 Trek SL 6 pro disk and love it. Not surprised it won by a mile. Live in Wichita Kansas and bought the bike new a year ago for $3600, the bike shop threw in a couple of carbon bottle cages and a garmin mount as a sweetener.
Great film guys. Rim brakes forever! 😂😂👍🚵♂️
Not for me. I take disc's any day of the week. They are not perfect, but so aren't rim brakes.
I bought my DeRosa used, and I absolutely love it. Added narrower bars, shorter stems, and hunt wheels. Just wished British weather allowed me to use outside more often.
Really enjoyed this, any collab with GTN is always fun but this episode featuring the 2nd hand market is really cool because it doesn't fixate on bikes that are just well out of the price range of non-sponsored bike enthusiasts. More GCN × GTN vids please! 🎉
I got the exact same 2019 ultegra rim supersix in 63cm! I also paid $1750, lol! Changed the gearing to 46/30 with 11-36 rear. Sickest climbing bike I could think of! Only difference is mine has the carbon hollowgram wheels.
Can't complain when you guys already made such videos for few hundred bucks as well. Great passion and cheers from India.
Great video! Loved watching the attacks, tactics and banter
That's what riding with friends is all about right?
Cannondale supersix evo! one of the best bikes ever made, hands down.
Cheers.
Great video like all comments have already said. Just two small improvement points to add: 1st: do it when it isnt raining; 2nd: Give us more! 🙂.... videos like this need at the very minimum more total video time and ideally a whole series of "tests"/videos... with all of the presenters. Actualy, come to think of it, how about a video teaching us guys to pick the best brands+models 2nd hand. A list maybe! For each category!! (me particularly, I'm interested in climbing bikes). Congrats and dont stop this thing you've started! 👌🏻😉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉
For me the Trek looks the best. Matches the GCN styling too! Bang for buck is arguably the Cannodale though
Top Gear comes to cycling!!! Great video!
Giant TCR Advanced 2. Absolutely love them. You can get them for under 1k second hand as well
Good fun having Mark on.
In the US we have Pro's Closet, which is roughly the same. More expensive than buying on marketplace, but it's a lot safer as every bike gets a full check.
And shipping is reasonable, unlike a lot of sites to where I live.
Fun comparison. Great enjoy the give and take.
Loving the collaboration between GCN / GTN. Really enjoyed this one - very much feels like keeping it real for everyone. And two rim brake bikes as well. Nice.
We love working with our tri-buddies 😍 Did you check out what happened when we went on their channel? 👉th-cam.com/video/nHllPoyHjQI/w-d-xo.html
@@gcn I did - when will we be seeing Si in a wetsuit? 😂
Great fun. Those bikes are all gorgeous, especially the Cannondale.
I bought an Ammaco vintage racer for £80 in 2018 and it was the best bike I've ever had. Lightning quick and blinking well charming.
Very cool, enjoyed the selections and challenge.
In that weather, the last test should have been a brake test 😅. I think still, the Emonda is the winner here,.....but I have also bought a "brand new", used Domane SL5. And a really great video, by the way❤.
Loved the video. The Vitus is a such a good deal, regardless of the mishmash of components 😀
What a weapon it is! 🚀 Would that be your choice?
Love this! I’d love to hear what each presenter’s favorite bike to ride of all time is. Not the coolest-rather best riding. Might be the latest and greatest or it could be a bike 15 years ago that road so well it still haunts you with how good it was.
The Trek may be the best out of the three spec wise, but the Super Six is by far, the coolest in my opinion.
It's got a certain cool factor hasn't it 😎 Something about that horizontal top tube 👌
Like this video. Bought a $1600 bike and it was quite good. 7.09kg with 105s and Fulcrum nite racing
The best video you have done in a while. The trek was the best of the bunch.
Thanks for showcasing the brave soldiers that support and maintain that amazing machine
I got myself two bikes a 2014 Cannondale slice converted to a roadie. Used 105 groupset and pair Zipp 808 rear 404 front. The other bike is a track Look 596 Pista frame set. I had to get them Both matching color scheme plus I like bikes that tells me what to do .
This is the content I wanna watch 💪🏻
You know where we are 😉
I particularly like the TREK SL 6 because I purchased one in 2019. It has the Shimano R8000 group set. I've swapped the wheels for 50mm Mavic Elite and a 53-39 chain ring.
Great job considering the weather, loved it. 🙌🏾❤️✌🏾
The weather just adds to the adventure 👌
great video! good riding!
Great video, time for the mountain bike guys to do the same! 🍻
Si was definitely colour coordinated to his bike which looked very cool.
He's always got to look pro 😎
Top bants! Enjoyed that, thanks.
The Canondale is brilliant!
this is exactly what GCN needs to do more of. Top Gear meets bikes.
9:54 “You were looking well aero” is like you lost, but you looked damn fine doing it 😂😂
As I just bough a brand new Trek emonda SL (5) yesterday, I can't say I was liking the beginning of the video. But you should see me cheers for SI on the first section. 😀 Priceless !
Thanks for the comment! We would love to know what it is about the video you didn't like at the start? We're always trying to improve our videos 🙌
I bought a Rose Pro SL 105 just a few days ago. cant wait for it. Would be my first ride on modern roadbike. Standing next to my 1980 Bianchi Record 920 xDD and it only dropped my bank account by 650€ + the 100€ for shipping and so on.
I have one of those, awesome bike :)
@@Hoodalump well thats awesome to hear. i just cant wait for it :D
Nice!
I love watching this type of video. Buying used bike at a price point and compared who got the best bike for the money.
👍 to everyone.
Cracking show.
Really good fun! Second hand bikes and tech always super interesting for the general consumer
AWESOME TREK EMONDA HANDS DOWN. GREAT VID GUYS ENJOYED WATCHING IT!
Very cool type of video. Like an old top gear. Super cool
Just love that Sy color coded his bike+outfit. Fantastic 😊
Cracking vid! Just the ticket for what I’m looking for right now too! Just need that Trek in a 54!
this is better than usual! like top gear for bikes
Who's Clarkson? 🤣
I have a Cannondale Evo SuperSix, so I would pick that one. Mine is a 2013 with Sram Red group set. I have two sets of wheels :Mavic and Vision wheels.
I like this format, very top gear (in a good way)
It's amazing how much cost to features go up when you go with a second hand bike. Especially when higher end bikes are generally maintained pretty well!