How To Choose Your First Road Bike: Beginner Series Ep. 1

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Title	:	How To Choose Your First Road Bike: Beginner Series Ep. 1
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Omg i lover her 😊 she’s sooo cool
Comment from : Jonathan Garcia

Feeling very tempted by a Trek Domane AL2 Gen 3 but I haven't ridden in like 27 years, I'm out of shape and I've never had anything that sophisticated A bit intimidating but it really speaks to me somehow
Comment from : THEUrinalCake

Really surprised to hear the promotion of carbon and subtle dismissing of aluminium and steel - both can be outstanding materials for bikes, and what about previous GCN advice to avoid cheap carbon frames? You should have been more encouraging about aluminium and steel, not least re the ability to be able to be recycled
Comment from : IHBC Somerset

For all guys that are new if on the bike frame is a S Works name on it it is a good bike
Comment from : Fake K1

We tackled assembling the bike as a family project wwwyoutubecom/post/Ugkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc) I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown) He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for himI did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure
Comment from : Faris Al Shebani

Do you think a canyon aeroad cfsl 80 is a good intermediate bike? I don't have much money to blow on a bike considering that this is probably my last and final bike I go for long rides and also try to complete better time I'm also looking for 75 comfort Nothing too comfortable but nothing that would be a discomfort bike Do you think it's a good option?
Comment from : Ivan Ta

Another consideration regarding buying a used bike: know your frame size If an individual is selling a bike, inquiring about frame size should be the first item on your list I recall a friend, just getting into cycling, buying a bike that wasn't his size and well, he had to turn around and sell it Lessons learned the hard way!
Comment from : James S Martin

I just bought a second hand TREK Madone 35 with an Ultegra group set on EBay Pristine condition, well looked after, rode only in Spain, never in the rain Same price as the cheapest road bike at Halfords First road bike after riding a MTB for donkeys years and I'm loving it
Comment from : Blaze8304

Why are all the cycling videos British? I’m from America, aren’t there any people cycling here?
Comment from : Symone Price

Thaaaaaank yooooou!!! 😊
Comment from : Blah Blah

A good road bike is great, but a small budget will not keep you from road biking, I started on a 200$ Walmart bike, it was a piece of shi!t but it got me out riding and that’s a good thing no matter the bike!
Comment from : Alice Ostrem

Giant contend my first RB
Comment from : Bariane Lozano

Luckily I've managed to get on cycle to work scheme Meaning a 2k bike plus all the necessity accessories, helmet, shoes,bags,tubes,lights etc Is actually an awful lot less than it should be! 32-42 off of everything really adds up!brIve chosen an orro gold stc 105, can't wait for it to arrive and get started on my cycling journey!
Comment from : Rok 1

Just ordered my first road bike earlier this week and awaiting delivery to my LBS! I recently got myself a Trek FX3 which I predominantly use to commute, but I felt like I needed something more lively, and of course I was inspired by GCN to explore road cyclingbrbrI've decided I'm not ready for carbon just yet, nor do I necessarily need a super comfy endurance bike, so I went with the new Émonda ALR 5 that just released Looks glorious and has everything I'm looking for Very excited to see where it takes me
Comment from : Krzysztof Samuś

My Brother kindly gave me his Specialized Sirrus, And im looking forward to getting started I just have no idea of what roads to choose when plannig a route I'll be honest the traffic worries me a lot I'm used to riding motorbikes and driving when its no problem at all Need to get over the fear i think
Comment from : Andy10r

cycling in Cornwall involves so many hills if you are going any great distance (and winds)brbrI bought a carbon fibre frame bike (Tifosi Scalare) and it's flattened those hills out a bit :)
Comment from : Halzephron

Recommends spending 500£brbrRecommends a carbon framebrbrIs that even possible?
Comment from : Emil

Firs: Find the enough money
Comment from : Hasan Uğuz

I bought my first road bike at the end of 2021 which was an felt F90 which was about 16 years old for under £100 which i have done about 1200 miles on and its pretty decent and good enough to keep up with people i ride with Thats now my winter/wet bike and i have spent another £200 on a newer Felt F5 carbon which is a decent step up and an absolute bargain i reckon I took my mate with me to look at both to make sure i didn't buy a shiny glitter pig! Newer bike won't deliberately going out on wet muddy roads and can't imagine i am going to need to upgrade again other than maybe a flasher set of wheels on it
Comment from : ollie#13

I’ve just bought my first road bike, Trek Madone with shimano 105 group set for £450 through gumtree, absolutely love it and am always realy excited to get out on the bike Did a 25k ride yesterday and constantly looking at how I can go that little bit further
Comment from : James Lewis

This mostly goes for buying used bikes: take some time to understand how some basic components work and how they can break or be fixed Things like the drive train, hubs, and brakes are a good start and common places to have an issue Knowing how they work, what they should feel or sound like, and even how to fix them may open up your range of bikes to buy brbrDo your research beforehand and you might be able to score a sweet deal or save yourself a massive headache and loads of frustration
Comment from : Xavier Hulbert

are cheap vintage bikes worth it if I don't mind working on one?
Comment from : Balázs Dusek

Can you please do an episode on buying an e-bike and what to look out for and which components to not skimp on? Repairs and maintenance? brbrAlso security - locks, wall anchors, alarms, tracker, insurance?
Comment from : Bada Bing888

Have 'G's been banned on GCN? what is cyclin'?
Comment from : Simon B

I should recommend alu-bike for beginners It is really time for you to answer what is your problem recommend aluminium for people with a tiny budget???
Comment from : Markus Folkesson

I spent 900 on a new bike it’s considered entry Its really ridiculous that prices are so out of whack for the casual biker
Comment from : no Name

My first road bike was a Specialized Dolce Sport second hand for £300, which felt like a lot! It was perfect though and really helped me fall in love with cycling, still love it (and it’s entry level parts, aluminium and Shimano sora) but now it’s been adapted into my winter bike, with mud guards and specific tyres So I’ve just upgraded to a brand new carbon/Tiagra set up They mention cycle schemes which are definitely worth it, £2850 worth of bike for £1650…
Comment from : Catherine Cole

Casual rider here, bought a specialized allez back in 2021 for commuting and exercise and just to see the sights It’s a durable bike, and the bit of extra speed and climbing prowess over my hybrid is a nice bonus
Comment from : Jeet

This comes at the perfect time for me Spending my days online searching for road bikes! I'm sure owning it wouldn't be as exciting as this part of the journey Thanks GCN, Love from India🇮🇳
Comment from : Debarpit Chandan

A huge one for me when buying online is being aware of counterfeit frames, I almost spend few thousands on a fake Cervélo once, always ask for the serial number and double check with the company by e-mail to see if it's genuine
Comment from : flag

I needed this 🙌
Comment from : Haris Asif Saeed

When it comes to budget, if you're starting out, remember the bike is only half of the budget you need to consider Kit, helmet, lights, spares, it all adds up and you'll find that the bike itself is a fraction of the price of your gear My first bike was a 30 year old Peugeot I got for 90€ but I fully committed to cycling and got a lot of gear later 1 year later I got a power meter, 3 years later I got my first brand new carbon bike I'm glad I did it this way cause that meant I did ride all year round My only regret is I should have done a bike fit early in the process
Comment from : xGshikamaru

GCN, "You should start with a sub-$1000 bike Now let me show you all these expensive bikes as examples" 😀
Comment from : adoj105

This video was posted just in time since I'm actually thinking of switching from a MTB bike to a Road bike :D
Comment from : Ciprian-Ctin Spiridon

I would stick to aluminum when buying a first bike, it's normally a decent bit cheaper
Comment from : Curv 0987

Wanted a practical basic bike for shopping The requirements for me are a step through frame, in winter with snow it's much easier to mount There is a lot of salt used on the highway so anything but a steel frame Disk brakes, with a front basket for shopping that doesn't get in the way of the brake cables That requirement is very difficult to meet, and I don't want cables through the frame thank you I have one fairly steep hill to climb so three sprockets on the front and six plus on the back Puncture resistant tires so probably schwalbe marathon plus these will probably need to be added I've been unable to find one and budget isn't an issue The local bike shops are full of carbon fibre but nothing in a step through frame I tried to order a set of wheels through my LBS, "I'll put it through", nothing happened
Comment from : John Whelan2

Forgot bamboo
Comment from : Jon Rudolf

Buy a mountain bike, it’s way more fun
Comment from : M N

@25sec Damn Manon, harsh! Poor Alan
Comment from : Two-eyed Roy

I snatched a used Centurion Hyperdrive 4200 for about 400€ last year as my first ever road bike Had to change saddle, tubes and tires so far But very early on, something clicked with me - i felt somewhat like :"may this be what i needed all along? Have i always missed the correct bike by a bit?!"brbrI only had crossbikes for the last 15 years or so And this was an eye-openerbrI'm so glad i gave it a shot !
Comment from : La Terreur Rouge

Save the headache and buy new
Comment from : LCNismo

Surprised there was no mention of taking an used bike into the local bike shop for a looking over
Comment from : bradley bleck

If you have a friend/co-worker/etc who is an experienced cyclist, ask them to come along when looking at used bikes They’re probably more than happy to help you get into the sport, and their experience can help immensely
Comment from : Ian Gagnon

Get a hot chick like Manon to shop with you👍
Comment from : David White

I bought my first "real" bike recently, I went from a 99 Univega that was decked out with aftermarkets and an 84 Raleigh Olympian to a Giant Revolt 2 Loved this video Manon, great work! I also loved Bertands take on pricing Always go cheap when you're first getting into something and if you fall in love, spend the extra money later
Comment from : Bry Guy

Thankyou for this video
Comment from : Rose Platts

I got my first road bike gently used 16 years ago, and that's the one I still have today! I've changed out worn parts over the years, and just now I have brand new wheels, shifters, cassette and rear derailleur Still no need for a new frame, but I might chage the stem for a slightly shorter one this season Not getting any younger
Comment from : Heming

Yeah "Carbon fibre is strong in certain ways" If there is a weak spot in your frame (mostly at cheaper bikes) it'll unexpectedly shatter like glass Nice when you're biking among cars! Metal frames can bend and rarely break and are a much better option for any bike The only benefit is the weight So if you only drive uphill and you can't loose weight yourself, it's a great option
Comment from : Dirk van der Laarse

I had the choice of 400 quid second hand and looking brand new or 2000 quid actually brand new for exactly the same bike Not really a difficult decision
Comment from : Mark Ricketts

Best advice is go to a local bike shop Period brI got aluminum frame with carbon fork Felt safer choice as it is less likely to get damaged in a fall Also consider in your budget cycling gear, lights, helmet, shoes etc Have it 12 yearsbrWatching GCN can be like watching Top Gear, I know what superbike I would like and how they would handle in the hands of a professional (or Ollie, as the amateur he keeps pretending to be- your a paid to ride a bike, your pro) A local bike shop will provide individual help, knowledge of local terrain, backup support for when you need maintenance along with information on local groups rides etc
Comment from : Declan Broderick

Decided to get into cycling lately Bought a nice used Cervelo Soloist from 2008 to use for indoor trainer brEverything is great except my butt hurts a lot already after short time of usebrDont know if I need another saddle, fit the bike better or if its just because im 100 kg guy and i havent been sitting on a bike for ages
Comment from : Nicolai Hansen

Beginners won't be racing and don't need carbon frames Get a cheap Triban road bike from Decathlon and ride it for a year Use that experience to decide what your next bike should be
Comment from : tunafish

Nice & Thanks :)
Comment from : krishnan srinivasan

2nd hand is the way to go if you want a decent MTB ,you can get a nice 2012 £1500 bike for around £400 🤟🤠💯🙏
Comment from : Ian Mad Gun Mangham

when i bought my first road bike i spent about £500, well it was just over, i could of spent a lot more but i wanted to see if i enjoyed riding a road bike as much as i enjoyed watching the road racing on TV brAll in all with accessories £600 was my total spend, i enjoyed riding & exspecially racing so with an overall future bike upgrade in mind i started to upgrade parts, brfirstly a good saddle for good positioning for those long training rides, accompanied with bars & of course white bar tape, (fashionable at the time), a good set of wheels & tyres, which made a massive difference in weight & ride, general upgrades that i could carry over to my next bike with a bigger budgetbrFor £500 nowadays you can purchase a bike that will do it all with just a few personal upgrades you won't be dissapointed, taking into account what you are most likely to use it for
Comment from : Kaltonian

I recently got back into mtb and wanted to try my hand at cycling I had a $1000 budget Ended up getting a brand new giant talon 3 hardtail and a mint condition 2nd hand giant defy with carbon frameset and 105 There are bargains out there if you are patient or lucky enough
Comment from : Michael Prince

My elbows always ache after riding about roughly 5 kms on the bike
Comment from : Titus Denis

Is a single speed/fixie a good 1st bike ?
Comment from : Gonçalo Marques

Looking forward to this seris, I want to get back into cycling for leisure and seeing these vids is starting to make me want that even more Thinking of other beginner cycling vids you have done , did Harriet ever do the beginner to 30k route on her own bike like she had hoped?
Comment from : Jonathan Holland

I bought a Ribble that was new but old stock, really cheap price These are worth searching out too Unfortunately it was stolen, so I bought a used De Rosa 😊
Comment from : Ian Hickinbottom

As an avid mountain biker, just got into road biking Comfort was my first priority Been 2 months with my Cannondale Synapse carbon 3 and couldn’t be happier It is addicting…
Comment from : Bob M

I'd buy a second-hand one in a bike shop Much less headache for not much more money
Comment from : 2karvaly

Great shop 73 degrees, highly recommended, great staff, range of bikes, and of coarse great coffee 👌👌
Comment from : jason maule

Great series, thanks Manon & GCN Wish this was out earlier I've been rocking my Specialized Crosstail hybrid for the past 5 years and just bought a full carbon for my first road bike Really good tip in the vid What type of riding will you do? Thinking about it now, I'm going to have to change my route for my commute on the new bike Ah well get to see more varied roads! Thank again guys
Comment from : Simon Ellis

When buying second hand ask to meet the seller at a local bike shop and have the mechanic give it a quick run through This is great if you aren't sure which warning signs to look for
Comment from : Jeffrey Bruwer

My bike is in Alaska and i am in the Philippines and i was wanting to know what's the best and cheapest way to ship my bike I already went to a bike shop before I left and packaged it up in a box
Comment from : ob

first step : find a proper bike shop that appreciate your opinion and don't shame you for not wearing lycra or flat pedalsbrsecond : if you plan to do any self maintenance, stay away from internally (internal stem) routed cable
Comment from : Ishak Ishwara

But Ti bikes tend to be cheaper than carbon
Comment from : Unreliable Narrator 66

The right road bike for a beginner is not a road bike Probably 90+ of seasoned riders on road bikes would be better served by some other kind of bike, and pretty much no beginner rider anywhere should be on an uncomfortable, finicky, impractical drop bar bike For all but a few corner case riders, drop bars are like high heels-- a sacrifice of comfort for the sake of only fashion brbrSwept bars, upright rider position (bars at or above seat level), flat pedals, controls at the handgrips That's not only an appropriate beginner bike, it's the best kind of bike for most cyclists Probably you too, unless posing is more important to you than riding
Comment from : chalo colina

Use craigslist and bring a knowledgeable friend if you're in the US
Comment from : Ryan

Don't forget about your neighbor, they might have a bike for sale and will be more than happy to sell it (I happen to grab my Ozone 500 mountain bike for only $20)
Comment from : Jason Trew

Walmart, Target, offer-up, Craigslist, etc
Comment from : 8000RPM

While I was watching this video, I got 4 interruptions due to commercials That's so annoying Please stop this! I know it's not only caused by YouTube
Comment from : Johannes Obernoeder

We love you Manon ♥
Comment from : john carlos

I knew Manon had some skeletons in her closet
Comment from : Jeffrey Williams

My first roadbike back in 2003 was a cyclocrossbike with 3x9 gears and a good aluminiumframe It was and still is very good Cyclocrossbikes have more tyre clearance than aero-roadbikes, and that makes it possible to choose thin tarmactyres or fat graveltyres (i have room for 38mm tyres) Endurance roadbikes and especially gravelbikes usually have good tyre clearance, and I advice to ask in the shop how big tyres that can be fitted My cyclocrossbike have been used with three types of pedals, mountainbike-clippedals, flatpedals and combination flat-clip Road-clip pedals I willl not have because they fit shoes that is bad to walk with, and you need to walk when punctured, or going in to a shop, or maybe in a steep hill I prefer mountainbike clip pedals(SPD) or flatpedals brbrThe Aerobikes with narrow tyreclearance are good for racing, and they are the fastest, but are limited to thin tyres and therefore less flexible and a more narrow chance for beeing a perfect do it all bike Those bikes prefer asphaltbrbrOld roadracing bikes typically has more heavy gearing than new ones That is ok if you are very fit or doesnt have steep hills, but I prefer larger casettes with lighter gears than the old racebikes have I think the gear is light and fine if the largest cog behind is the same or larger than the smallest cog in front If you get an old racebike with heavy gearing it is important with pedals that goes with shoes you walk comfortabel with, which enables you to walk in the steepest hillsbrbrMost important is to get the right sizebrbrThanks for a good video :)
Comment from : Erlend Sæteren

beware of expensive, pointless gimmicks promoted by dopey, excited, gullible millennials
Comment from : Zayd Depaor

"How to buy your first bike" Don't watch GCN who will drive you towards bankruptcy just use your brain and get what you want
Comment from : Zayd Depaor

ebike is better🤣
Comment from : Apex Predator

I think another thing to consider when looking at frame material is how well it will do in an accident Remember a beginner cyclist can have an accident just because they are still learning, it would be a shame to destroy your new bike before you got a chance to learn the joys of cycling
Comment from : Andrew King

Buying your first road bike, assuming you're progressing up, find an experienced roadie friend or acquaintance to guide you through the process and purchase
Comment from : Dinsmore

im not buying a new road bike because i already expropiated my brithers bianchi corsa, and seized the opportunity to upgrade certain parts after he crashed (rider was ok)brbrstill watching video because manon
Comment from : okdghd

Manon, when I started I didn't have much money at all, yet I still wanted to get away My first bike was a purple Magna hardtail MB that I bought on sale at Target for $60 in December 2004 I rode that thing all over Hollywood, Topanga, Malibu, etc And, yeah, I got extra exercise on the steep hills of the Santa Monica Mountains by getting off to push That bike weighed about 55 lbs, so I got muscles from lifting it on and off the bus out to Pacific Coast Highway It lasted til 2011! I now have more money saved and am doing a bike build on a Specialized Roubaix carbon frame It's ok to start w/a lower quality bike and work towards something better You work w/what you've got at the time
Comment from : Elizabeth POLEY

Currently, I'm riding a commuter bike that's a bit of a Frankenstein creation, with a 2012 frame and a mishmash of components Although it's a bit small for me, I'm on the hunt for a new bike before or after my upcoming 55km Grand Fondo (Sept)
Comment from : Stewart P

Purchased a Bianchi via nirone 7 105, am loving it, so addictive to be researching components the tyres, everything 😂 What disappoints me are so few mid range reviews
Comment from : youtellme18

I just got my first bike, a 2009 Giant TCR! Its been around 4 months and I’ve been loving it
Comment from : Jerard Darang

0:23 Meet Manon’s new ride buddy: Skully! 😸
Comment from : Steven Levitz

Buy a used Allez Sport for a couple of hundred quid, upgrade the wheels/tyres and just ride it It's not too radical geometry and you can work out what you want that's different before you get into real money After 10 years, I wanted the same but lighter!
Comment from : Jo B