Step 1. Empty your bank account. Step 2. Buy a bike. Step 3. Save for upgrades. Step 4. Dream about “better” bikes the next 10 years till you can afford a new one. Step 5 . repeat steps 1-4

It’s hard to tell, but nobody will never make a “how to buy a mtb” video better than IFHT films.

@tookken3183

4 жыл бұрын

oh man true sorry doddy

@th_js

4 жыл бұрын

Agree

@3124records

4 жыл бұрын

I cried at the end it was that good

@carterlucas1461

4 жыл бұрын

That shit was so funny I was dying

@charlieaitken3773

4 жыл бұрын

So, so true

Step one: wait 6 months for bikes to actually be in stock again.

@jimbo4203

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! You cant get bikes, definitely no ebikes, maybe a leftover hardtail analog

@Harrypotter00602

4 жыл бұрын

Literally me right now bro

@SQUBOP

4 жыл бұрын

Jim Williamson I got a cube analog is this bad 🥺

@jimbo4203

4 жыл бұрын

@@SQUBOP only you would know, just hard to get bikes in Tennessee bro

@drmoynihan

4 жыл бұрын

No - Step One is to do your research for six months and Step Two is (somewhere along the way) Pre-Order your bike! My wife is laughing, because that is how I got my Commencal in the last shipment coming to USA (Out of stock since).

1:20 XC Bikes a.k.a. Cross Country Bikes 1:55 Trail Bikes 2:31 All-Mountain Bikes 3:35 Downhill Bikes 4:18 Breaking the Mold 4:46 Wheel Sizes 6:15 Hardtail or Full Suspension 7:19 What Size? 9:20 Demo Days 12:23 Budget 14:26 Asking Other Riders 15:40 Online or Bike Shop? 17:51 Bike Shop 20:44 Cycle to Work

@thebikecrew6481

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@BartAppleseed

3 жыл бұрын

we need more people like you

An essential gear to acquire when you get into mountainbikes is a moneygun.

Buying a new bike in these times is a nightmare ☹️

@ariel_monaco

4 жыл бұрын

it's a minefield...

Will add some tips here Don't fixate on a specific brand just because your buddy told you how good his new specialized is. It doesn't mean you should buy only a Specialized. Also those big brands have a lot worse bang for your buck bikes than for example Decathlon bikes. Don't spend all of your money only on bike, Buy yourself a spare Inner tube, derailleur hanger and multitool. Nothing worse then something rattle losse on middle of nowhere. Also count for something unexpected to happen (smashing your rear wheel) and have a financial back up for a new part. And please, don't get a internet medias so seriously. Xt derailleur won't be night and day diffierence over slx one. Also if you just started you really don't need a full suspension carbon enduro.

@axial27

4 жыл бұрын

Bigger brands most of the time are better value. Its just that they are not direct to consumer so the price is still a little high.

@fcbotieno

4 жыл бұрын

Great comment! Much respect!

@samball6813

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed - but... I bought a Specialized 20 years ago because JMC rode a specialized. To this day (i'm still riding it...), i do not regret that decision one bit. Not at all. Nope. Nothing. But you make a good point.

@panagiotisskartsilas9415

3 жыл бұрын

hey man...i am new on the sport and i want a trail hardtail ...what do you suggest?

@kingglizzyyy

3 жыл бұрын

@@panagiotisskartsilas9415 what country

wait a few months for all that people who bought new bikes cuz the gym was closed and will sell them in a few months with not much use

Wait until 2021 when bikes are back in stock.

@elijahtrafton3427

4 жыл бұрын

I got the one I wanted xD bought it about 2 weeks ago now but only one shop had one in stock lol ...I got lucky every shop I went into had a sold out stock

@romsky

4 жыл бұрын

This is so true

@theblishknovk

4 жыл бұрын

Ive been waiting months. Just put down payment on a 2021 model pre pre order.

@steves3760

4 жыл бұрын

After the November election.

@Backyardwrenching1243

4 жыл бұрын

tbh they probobly record months before idk but lol

I find most people on my local trails have way more bike than they need.... For some single track cross country

Going to have watch ifht’s video again and compare the differences

@davejohnson3474

4 жыл бұрын

it was great they should make a part 2

More people need to heed your first point. I see so many people who are completely over biked for the terrain they are riding, making the whole ordeal tougher than it needs to be (especially on climbs). Same goes for the full-suspension/hardtail. The money that some of the regulars in my area (which is mostly XC with a dash of trail) are dropping on all-mountain/downhill bikes could buy you an absolute monster hardtail that could totally withstand the occasional bike-park visit. Being honest with yourself will give you a much better experience in the long run.

@phillmuz5184

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I saw someone on an old dh bike on a pump track, I asked him where he rides DH and said he doesn't.

@roonietunes7

4 жыл бұрын

i went down to 125mm of travel and am very happy about it!

@damion2449

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. People are either misguided at the Bike Shop or when shopping online. I see a lot of new bikers on all mountain bikes riding cross country.

@atomflyer44

3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely overbiked, people that see me ride probably think "Why does that old bastard have a full suspension bike" The answer, Because I'm an old bastard and having a full suspension is easier on the body! Gimme a break man!

@atomflyer44

3 жыл бұрын

@@phillmuz5184Do you REALLY give that much of a shit about what other people do or ride? Its about being out there enjoying the sport man! Come on, be nice!

27.5 XC for me. I've made several upgrades to make it more capable on the trails but I also do a fair bit of street riding. I also thrash it over jumps and so far it's taken everything I can throw at at it.

Important note re: shoes. They need to be hard-toe. I hit a stump last weekend, fortunately I had mtb shoes on.

I recently got a hard tail and learned few lessons. 1. Check front suspension and opt for air suspensions with tapered steer tube 2.Make sure you have front and back thru axel instead of quick release 3. Get a bike with Dropper post or one which you can upgrade to dropper post 4. You will upgrade handle bar, suspension, pedals, grips 5. Leave some money for accessories like helmet, lock, lights etc

I had an entry level hardtail, I saved up and bought a sweet full sus

@jimbo4203

4 жыл бұрын

Me too sold my 13 model Scott scale 930 , picked up leftover Giant trance, really nice !

@norwegiantroll2480

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimbo4203 , Scott was 26?

@marksomerville1031

3 жыл бұрын

How long did you have your hardtail before making the upgrade?

@evrnire8474

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Somerville Well my dad bought it for me about may 2017 Then i got jobs and worked for a fews months later down the line and i biught my Cross country full sus in may 2020 It took me just a few months to save up

I did just build a bike from the frame up during COVID. Great therapy, best fit ever, and so satisfying. Thanks!

@antoneckhart6004

3 жыл бұрын

The part seem so much more expensive? What did you do? Please wb

@antonio_ponce

2 жыл бұрын

@@antoneckhart6004 just be rich, man. Easy.

Also make sure to factor in additional costs. From lubricants to tools, pedals (mostly not included!), shoes, helmet, maybe some knee pads, elbow pads or a spine protector. All that stuff can quickly add up to anything from $150 to $1000.

How to buy an MTB? First, Check your bank account. Second, go back home. 😄

Thank you Doddy! You I find it so strange how much value I put to your input! You should really have your own bike shop. You are great at your job...don't feel right to say "job" because this is clearly a passion. Awesome man!!!

i kinda want doddy to keep the moustache after quarantine ends...what a strange world this has become!

@jimbo4203

4 жыл бұрын

I dont know, he kind of looks like inspector gadget

@rfldss89

4 жыл бұрын

That mustache with a more traditional men's hair cut would probably go really well. I think right now they clash a bit

Maybe the most complete guide on how to buy a MTB. Thanks a lot and good job!

That was a very helpful video! I find myself somewhere between Trail and AM-bike, while still keeping my 2005 XC-bike.

Now I know what kind of bike will fit into my lifestyle.. Thanks.. -GT Avalanche Comp 2020 29er Medium

Watch the spec on the front chain ring. I wish that online sellers sell bikes with you being able to pick the front chain ring size. If you are a fit rider you may want a 34t or 36t front ring but if you are less fit you may want a 30t, most seem to settle on a 32t.

Really helpful video, especially this year with soooo many new riders out there.

Finally!! A comprehensive video to simply things for people new to the hobby at the entry level price point. Thanks!!

Great video cheers Doddy. Really gave me a lot to think about and highlighted some pitfalls, I’m already guilty of stepping on a few mines! Narrowed my list down to 3 trail bikes thanks to your advice. Now to see if I can try them out. This is difficult at the moment with COVID, as supplies are scarce.

Great summary, especially re the tyre size debate, very pragmatic

Thank you for your tips! I actually opted for an Orbea MX 50 bike. It's within budget. Frame is a smaller size M which is true to my seize. I've found that opting for a larger bike actually makes me feel more unstable and insecure. I love the "twitchyness" of a smaller frame. Lovely channel - keep on going! I'm a new MTB and love your tips and tricks.

I like your video. You are a good teacher. I like listening to you. Your voice sounds very genuine and natural. Very informative and make a lot of sense.

Literally the video I’ve been looking for in my binging of gmbn/gmbn tech videos over the past few weeks. Still can’t make my mind up tho but great video! Love your channels!

Given I started dirt jumping, was waiting for DJ (hardtail) v slope style (full sus) bikes....perhaps a future vid looking at the intricacies and versatility for other riding of each.

I’m glad you mentioned the helmet. I have no doubt that mine saved me from serious problems this weekend when I took a head first slam into a boulder. I got away with bruising and scuffs, and a smashed lid only. The next person down the trail was a spot on bloke on a really nice scott but no helmet. I didn’t say anything, it’s his choice and he clearly knew what the deal was, but anyone new to this shouldn’t be under any illusions .

I bought my bike online, I can mostly maintain and repair it myself. If I have a problem, I can't solve or am missing an expensive tool, I go to my local bike shop. Be sure to tip them, if they help you free of charge. Keep a good connection to them, they will help you out of trouble, if they can. And they're gonna be honest, if they can't or it's better to go buy a part online, at least in my case. If you think your local partner is good, give them a review online, refer to them, if you can. It'll help both them and you.

Great summary. Looking to upgrade the Bossnut. This was helpful info 👍🏻

Just the information I was looking for! Thanks!

Great video and very helpful. Thank you very sharp dude and very instructive!

Worst time to buy a mountain bike right now. The selection is very limited because manufacturers are all out of stock. I’m waiting a few months when this bike boom settles down a bit.

Brilliant guide, guys! Thank you for all the info & help =D

Great video, thank you! It helped making a choice.

thanks I pre ordered a Norco fluid 1 ht 29 2021 model and was thinking did I make the right choice and after watching this video HELL YEAH I DID great video GMBN keep them coming

This was so helpful. Thanks guys

I needed this video weeks ago hahaha thanks though great video!

Excellent vid. Thanks for posting it. Early in the vid I was thinking that a noob might get the impression that the difference between a XC bike and a trail bike is that one's a hardtail and the other is a full suspension, based on the visual examples given. But then a little bit later on you clarified that. As for 29" wheels and whether someone should go with them: it was explained to me that if you go with a 29er, it's probably a good idea to go with boost spacing to reduce the flex of the larger wheel and make it as stiff as a 26. So that would rule out most bikes under around $1K US since that price seems to be around the entry point for boost. So if a frame doesn't have boost, it's better to go with a 27.5 in addition to the reasons given in the vid.

Thank you Doddy!

Insane amount of info!

Amazing information, thank you

Really good information. Thank you.

Brilliant stuff. Thank you.

This is my new favorite channel. 👍🏼

Doddy, love these videos. Please keep them coming. Thanks.

@gmbntech

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Overall good points. Thanks!!

XC bike: "ultra responsive to rider input". This was a huge problem for me. With a long stem, turning in a circle, I struggled immensely. And my bike was too small to put a short stem on. So I traded my bike for a trail bike with a very short stem. What a difference in steering !!

These videos are really good!

Great video!

Bike shop for me. I got to ride first. Free service after six weeks. There were some teething issues which the shop could sort quickly. They also helped me going tubeless and only charged me 7 quid for the slime and nothing for time. I first bought an 800 quid Scott Aspect, really enjoyed it and went back and just bought my Whyte G170s. They gave me a hundred off the price for being a regular customer so discounts are still possible from your bike shop. I'll stop gushing now. Great vid.

Mind the UK brake setup if needed, UK setup is front-right, rear- left hand. Its such a fiddely job without proper tools and tubing for the hydrolics. Grtz!

addition to frame sizes: some frames have a short seat tube and you can take a larger size which might suit you better. E.g. large upper body.

Spot on!

One MTB buying guide to rule them all! Nailed it!!

Wow this vid came perfect I already know which bike im gonna get but im still not sure about size

Just what I needed.

Love your vids

Massive thanks Doddy, watched this video and bagged myself a new toy. Gone with a Hardtail Forme Curbar 1, it was inside my budget allows me to use it on all my local tracks and enjoy riding with friends. It's a stop gap bike as i'm returning from breaking my feet, so wanted to get something that was perfect whilst recovering. But i am stuck with what full sus to get when i'm ready to go back onto full suspension. Trail or AM is my dilemma, I'm 5,10 95kg and an aggressive rider, Wales and Peaks are my typical stomping grounds. prefer single track, but i love to ride up to enjoy the downs.

I went through this process 2 weeks ago. Read hundreds of articles and visited some local shops. I was between trail or enduro. I own a 2011 trek superfly with 100mm front an rear. So far great bike but I’ve been getting more into trail riding, so I started turning my sf into down-country style. Decided to stop and get something more up to date so I ended up goi g for a Scott Ransom. 170mm and a 100mm bike seems to me overkill but I will continue to ride both. Have to agree that my local shop was super helpful. Didn’t demoed but I feel that I made the right choice. Time will tell...soon.

Really helpful thanks

Thanks Doddy. I’m currently in the savings process. Still trying to determine how much travel I really need. I don’t want to limit myself with 120 if I’m to scale up and start hitting some bigger jumps but I’ve heard less is more fun too. Also seen Blake tackle gnarly terrain with less.

@vomErsten

4 жыл бұрын

Jumps are less about needing more travel and more about needing a frame robust enough to take the landing. An XC bike might be too waify to take the hit (i.e. snapping intentionally flexy seat stays).

Have you tried to buy a bike recently. Replacement bike required for the wife as her old Giant is showing it age. Picked out a couple of bikes in the £500 price area but finding stock is another story. Nice vid though

That T-Shirt looks fresh out the packet! The Iron couldn't quite get ride of the horizontal crease across the front! Thanks for the good advice though

Good advice. In the USA I chose to go to Bert's bikes and learned by test riding a few styles at the store. It's not like a real trail test but a good way to feel size, weight, acceleration and braking. This taught me some key ingredients and the costs before further shopping. I agree that 27.5 inch wheels are a good first choice but the industry is strongly marketing 29 inch, frustrating. I wouldn't suggest a mountain style bike for anyone just learning to cycle, a light hybrid will provide more comfort and enough traction to explore easy trails when the need for adventure hits.

I was lucky to find my 7 year old son a Trek precaliber 24 by walking into a Trek store during this pandemic. He loves to shred on it! I was riding 10-12 year old Trek 3 series HT and I felt the need to upgrade so I could hit some trails more comfortably with him. After doing some research and going to pretty much every bike shop in my area everything was sold out in my size. So the next day I decided to give the next county over a try. Lo and behold they hadn’t been hit yet!! I ended up going home with a brand new Santa Cruz 5010 they had on sale! Now we’ve been shredding everyday!

I missed fatbikes! I bought me a fatbike (Specialized Fatboy) 8 months ago and enjoyed every day since then! Incredible fun and very versatile, it goes even downhill really fast! Rock gardens? Never went so easy over the rocks! Sandy trails? Snow? No problem at all, it is the most versatile bike I ever had!

So so true and great point re the psychology of 'purchase defence'...people are averse to admitting they bought something not so good, as they perceive it reflects on them. A whole huge topic...but even independent reviewers who get given things, can be hooked into 'fan boy' bias due to their own personal purchased items even if not whats being reviewed. A mixed consensus including both sides of the fence...still realising that what suits others, might not suit you

He forgot to say that you need to budget for pedals Unless you want a crappy pair of plastic platforms

@bananasstuff3344

4 жыл бұрын

yes, definitely

@benjamind165

4 жыл бұрын

How much do you spend on pedals, I have a Mondraker Foxy R and spend £30 on DMR v12 pedals

@xx-----------xx873

4 жыл бұрын

@@benjamind165 You can spent up to £300 if you want, but the sweet spot is under £100 for both clipless and flat pedals. I run the CB stamp 1 in large, and they have enough grip for me.

@michaelcampbell5092

4 жыл бұрын

I’m getting a new full sus, and I’m getting crankbrothers stamp 1 because they’re supposed to be grippy and they’re apparently grippy

@James-il3tq

4 жыл бұрын

Good pair of budget pedals $60-$100 CAD. Just got a pair of One Up composites for $90.

So confusing these days,but you broke it down really well

I wnet from full suspension to aggressive hardtail with 150mm fromt sus.. love it

@LEONOV991

4 жыл бұрын

Same, steel hardtail with 160mm travel and 65.5 ht angle. Had a full sus before, I didnt dislike it, but honestly I love the simplicity of the ht. Easier to clean, no need to worry about any bearings going wrong in the back and better components for the price.

@xx-----------xx873

4 жыл бұрын

@@LEONOV991 Which steel sus? I would presume either an On-one, a Cotic, or a Kona Honzo.

@LEONOV991

4 жыл бұрын

@@xx-----------xx873 Actually it's a Production Privee Shan

%100 best mtb buy guide

Great video, though not sure if this is a good time to get an mtb because of stock shortages

Here in the Philippines there is still an abundance of legacy standard parts. Sometimes it's even easier to get a hold of legacies than the current components, especially in the more rural areas. Also bike parks are rare, but we get a flood of singletrack and basically muddy farm trails.

Doddy, great piece as usual... quick question... Any chance on maybe doing a RetroMod special? Where you suggest modern upgrades to older 26” frames? Sort of just for fun, but also so people who still have old school cool bikes can make them a little more capable of handling modern trail centres....

In my country, we are mostly urban, very little Parks and mostly buildings so mountain bikes is not so popular over here but the good thing is there always in stock for mountain parts/bike

Best presenter in @GMBN

I am wait for the new Orbeas to come back in stock and see the new 2021 to see if it’s worth it. Can’t wait to rip it

One tip for ppl weighting 95kg or more just overbike yourself just in case. This modern bikes are build for 65-80kg riders in mind. If u are bigger / heavier rider u will break wheels and feel frame bending under your weight.

If you sign up to be a Postmates driver, you will gain access to discounts for Diamond Back bikes discounts. Pretty substantial discounts as well

MTB's best time is now Like the vid guys, I'm looking for a first fullsus at 50, but was riding the Shore in the late 80's on a Casscade , Didn't ride a lot until 2009 and a Norco thinking some changes, but Felt like old HT on NS With a fork, it to sat. 2018 as stubborn as HT lovers are came a Fully kitted out Norco Fluid HT And piece by piece noticed every improvement the components did. I was having Fun, and researched the shit out of Geo and bikes. I Didn't go crazy, but shes mine. I'm finding that there is a lot of bikes out here not fitting the SHORE anymore that i want, BC is a 2 horse stable if you were the specific bike kind of guy, light, smaller, etc.

Pink bike is a great place on line to look for all kind of bikes and parts.

i am 5'4.5'' less than 55kg and ride a 29 medium whereas most riders my size have small or extra small and 27.5 but my bike is brilliant for my ride style the only modification we made to the bike is cutting of 20 cm of the seat post

It's abit hard to get any bikes atm nothings in stock along with parts. my mate bought a whyte T130 S on the "ride to work scheme" and with stock dwindling fast the scheme finally cleared after a few weeks he went to pick it up but it was the SR and not the S and with no stock anywhere he was gutted he had to take it.

@roonietunes7

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so jealous of y'all's 'ride to work scheme'!!! america is VERY slowly coming around to bikes (particularly here on the west coast), but i can't ride all the way to work anyway, because you can only go halfway across the bay bridge.😐 (but another big bridge got one in november, so, progress!)

I want the KZread subtitles guys job... ‘This is the Jim Bean Tech guide to buying a bike’ 🤪

What's a moustache Amigo. 😄 Great Guide, thx.

How to buy a MTB in 2020- 1.) Find your dream bike 2.) Check you have the funds 3.) Find out you can’t get it as it’s out of stock till 2021 4.) Find out you can get one second hand on eBay but for more than the RRP 5.) Go back to riding your old bike while being glad you didn’t sell it on Gumtree straight away

Gotta wait until 2021 to find one now. I found a bike I wanted and Parcelforce UK lost it and after 48 days of waiting they never found it, a combined 40 emails back and forth to the retailer and parcelforce. Phonecalls to the claims team, ended up having to get a full refund and now I can't find a single bike in stock... It's rough man, at least I got the refund, and now i'm more motivated to save up for a decent full suspension thanks to this video! :)

An update now. The marlin 6 I ordered was told two more months so I upgraded to the marlin 7 as the upgrades I was already planning were on the marlin 7 or close enough where when it gets here it’s done

All mountain bikes are sold out almost everywhere atm it’s so annoying wanting to buy an Orbea

@doomracing5527

4 жыл бұрын

İ agree, and add in the big box stores bikes. Especialy the schwinns. Check out the axum, al comp, taft, border(i think it is). Schwinns have come a long way since china bought them.

I got screwed over from my bike shop so now I got a 500 dollar bike I can't ride and now I just watch this channel for fun

I would prefer a bike shop in my city (luckily there is a giant-store since February) but i bought a canyon, because I want more value for my budget and don't have a good bike shop back than 🤷🏻‍♂️

I just ordered a new 3.8 k carbon enduro bike with a 3 k budget. Gonna eat bread and noodles for the rest of the month, but thats ok.

18:35 Woah, that's some shark fin!