8 Signs You Should Probably Replace Your Bike

[@JogBird]

rim brakes and mechanical shifting will never be outdated.. ill still be able to service those in 50 years

[@michawasiljew6620]

I wouldn’t be suprised if companies will back to rim brakes

[@n22pdf]

Same here I love Ultegra mechanical and rim brake ❤ may go Campy mechanical n the future

[@mlee6050]

I wish SRAM red hydro rim caliper can be brought alone and cheaper as only see £300 where lever with them

[@M3GRSD]

​@@michawasiljew6620 I think we'll see wireless disc brakes before companies go back to Rim...

[@willshaughnessy8515]

This is the way

[@lesliereissner4711]

As someone with, uh, 11 bicycles I enjoyed this series of excellent excuses for N+1! I would only question two of the "signs." How often is a bike uneconomical to repair? And what is "outdated tech?" If you have an excellent frame updating with new components is much cheaper than buying a new high-end bike but several of my bikes (late 1990s, early 2000s) have components that work perfectly even after all these years, so the parts that need replacing are cassettes, chains, tires and brake blocks. Old technology is not the same as "technology that doesn't work." But a lot of other points are valid, particularly if you have particular disciplines in mind. I have a time trial bike that is really fast but not something for a bike tour!

[@brucetaylor607]

I still have my 1998 Cannondale USA R200 CAAD 2 with '97 Shimano 600 8 spd SIS, Mavic CXP 30 wheels with Michelin Pro 4 700x23 tires and Cinelli bar & XA Stem. In beautiful condition condition because it's the only only road bike I have among my 4 Cannondales (2000 Super V 400, 2014 Quick 5 and 2015 Bad Boy). After working 32 yrs in the Postal Service, I bought myself a retirement present to me.....a 2020 Cannondale CAAD 13 with Shimano Ultegra 11 spd RIM BRAKES. Couldn't be happier with my 5 Cdales.

[@zedddddful]

I'm tempted to pick up a spare full set of 105 mechanical while it's cheap that'll cover me for years.

[@TheMachoGabacho]

I recently got a new road bike so I won’t have to ride my mountain bike on the road anymore. I enjoy both, and it’s nice having both.

[@rangersmith4652]

Acquiring a new bike does not always necessitate selling off its predecessor. Selling off a bike, especially one with rim brakes and/or an "old-fashioned" fully mechanical drive train, can be a pretty disappointing experience in terms of the cash you'll be offered for it. That's a win for the buyer. So for now, with prices leveling off and even dropping, I keep my bikes, only adding a new one if that new one fills a use-case gap in my current stable, I'm going to refurbish and re-home it, or I want it for its components. I don't think bike tech from 25-30 years ago is "outdated" for anything but racing. My 2000 Allez M4 Pro would today be considered rather long in the tooth in the racing world, but it's still great for moderate to fast club rides. Plus, it's not the same cookie-cutter carbon thing everyone seems to think is essential. I like to be different.

[@JDP8888]

Most of the entry level bikes still use rim brakes and simple gearing like a 3x 7/8 speed with a cartridge spindle. What he means from “outdated” is being able to source parts if replacement is needed. You can only get so much life out of an object until it’s time to let it go and you have to replace it. “Old tech” does become obsolete and ever so difficult to find. Eventually, all bike shops start to update their shelves to meet demands. Years from now rim brakes and chains will be a thing of the past as we slowly move into e-bikes.

[@rangersmith4652]

Sure, when parts for a thing become rare and expensive, that thing could be a candidate for replacement with an item that doesn't suffer from parts scarcity. But that can happen with the latest and greatest as well. It's the term "outdated" that I find problematic; it implies that the user of the item is part of the problem, that he needs to get with the program. It's still easy to find rim brake pads, 7- and 8-speed cassettes and chains, and cables for good prices. So in that regard, these components are not "outdated."

[@JDP8888]

@@rangersmith4652 yes, like I said their are still entry level bikes for the budget consumer. There has to be some supply of parts to maintain that group market. Eventually, you do get kinda swayed into upgrading to the latest trend by making things become scarce. Its just the nature of the beast of marketing. People are always looking for the next best thing. Take an IPhone for instance as people always flock to get the next model on release date. In that “outdated” sense you speak of then yes it’s the person. I am the type to hold on to things and get the most use out of it before it’s time to let go. Hopefully, by the time I have to replace such thing that I have managed to save enough money to buy the latest and greatest. I’m about restoring and take old thing and updating if possible but there’s that time where you have to get on the new trend or else you’re left behind. Each to their own…

[@rangersmith4652]

@@JDP8888 restoration is good

[@Desmo500]

I am NOT for buying a new bike for fashion. I probably would not be any faster on a new bike (unless it has unrestricted electric motor). I grew up with Reuse, Repair, Recycle. A good mantra. I recently did an "upgrade" of components to my 15 year old Schwinn Peleton Ltd. However, it was already a bit of mix and match after such a long time, but I do maintain it. The Peloton is not my only road bike, I have a Felt Z2 which is 7+ years old (I am not a 'merican bike nut, just do not like running with the crowd). I used them both during that overlap time with the Z2 getting the bulk of the work 3:1. Peleton is a hard nose, stiff race bike the Z2 an endurance bike with electronics. The thing is, the Peloton is faster for the short early morning rides, the Z2 much better for longer 80-120km rides (comfort matters I am 69 years old). The Peleton needed attention as after 15 years some parts were just old and not functioning as they should; mechanical levers did not always change, rear derailleur was serviceable but I need bigger gears now I am older. The bike is not aero. I was told to get a new bike by several riding "mates", so naturally that was never happening. No, the Peleton just needed a new set of levers, new rear derailleur and more gears and maybe some better more modern wheels. So, I upgraded to 11 speed Ultegra GS rear derailleur, 11-32 cassette, new cables, new chain and some R7000 mechanical levers. Now I have two bikes with 11 speed features, one being electronic shifting. Whilst I was at it I got a Balance Inc integrated bar unit and why not, some carbon 50mm wheels; I am old but surprisingly flexible and run on the drops or hunched over quite a lot. All up I spent less than a third of the price of a good bike or a quarter for a very good bike. That is still more than i could have sold the Peleton for, but I have another 5 years of use, probably more. The Peleton is now even faster and easier up the climbs than before but a little more iffy in a crosswind. It is still not a 100km ride bike (although it was when I was younger). One does not need to go overboard to make a better bike from what you have (I did go a little too far, my Ultegra wheels though old are still really good). Indeed a few select components plus some modern tires and it is like new bike performance wise. However, if your going to buy a new bike, get a "bike fit" first! No point wasting money on buying the wrong bike.

[@rodsmith3911]

I have a few bikes, but the most ridden of all and still the best all rounder is my 1961 531 tubed and Nervex lugged Freddie Grubb. After over 125, 000 miles it's still comfy to ride and although I'm almost 76 it's still fast! It was built with 4 speed downtube shifting Cyclo gears and 27x1 1/4" wheels. It was my time trial bike with 700c sprint wheels and I did my first sub hour 25s on it. It has been my go to bike ever since it was new (my 14th birthday present from my parents). It's toured all over Britain and now has some very low gears to get me around the North Yorkshire Moors. With sti shifters and updated gears I still manage the 33% hills though not as quick as I used to. Nothing else rides like a good quality steel frame, though I admit I have much newer bikes including a carbon fibre Massi which also rides very nicely and is comfortable to use all day. The moral is not to change bikes for the sake of it. If you find a bike you love then treasure it! Most important of all is to get out and ride. The bike is not for just looking at it's built for a purpose so get out and ride it. Many years of fun and enjoyment to be had out in fresh air just riding for pure pleasure.

[@michaelchiller2494]

Thank you for the video. I bought my last road bike just over a year ago because things were starting to fail on my favourite bike. I also thought the carbon, being over 15 years old, might be suspect. Furthermore, I wanted to stick with Rim brakes and I had my eye on a really nice bike with rim brakes and mechanical shifting. I knew it would last and I thought that I would get a good deal on old technology while it was still available, and did. I enjoy riding my new bike but I still prefer my old bike but it is now consigned to the indoor trainer where it works brilliantly.

[@steve050867]

Electric Groupset great for Arthritis relief.

[@jonathanzappala]

I disagree with the cost more to fix than it’s worth. I’m not really sure how that’s possible. If we’re talking about an outdated mountain bike maybe. But what on a road bike costs more to repair than it’s worth, unless you are writing off the frame already? Bikes are certainly not cars in terms of moving parts that can break.

[@user-sj1hz9qw3e]

Well i have specialized tarmac s works 2011 and it has roval wheels Now I can't find a new replacement hub and need to buy a set of new wheels but problem most new wheelsets are compatible for disk brakes width and ate too wide for the the frame that is built for rim brakes. So I'm limited to buying older heavier carbon wheelsets that will fit the 2011 frame. Its 3k for wheelsets 700 25c. The tires are narrower and harsher riding tires, so no one is going to pay 4k or 5k for a 13 year old bike even if it was top of the line, lightest bike when purchased. Oh yeah, the new roval wheels sets Specialize sells have a 3 year lifespan and come with non replaceable hubs Just one example of the cost to repair exceeding the value of bike

[@pravrao]

4 signs I should probably ride my current bike: Belt on last hole; Dust on frame; Tyres gone soft; Bought parts and not fitted them yet.

[@AndrewJOliver]

The clip of climbing Mam Tor made me smile. Thanks

[@Deuce_Dufresne]

Still on my 26 year old Trek Single Track 930 with original grip shifts and Shimano STX components…thinking of getting a new bike now.

[@tobycolin6271]

I run a steel 1999 giant peleton, 2002 aluminium giant tcx and a 2010 canondale carbon synapse. All run 11-speed shimano 105. The cost an entire groupset is £349. How do you figure worn out replacement parts justify a new bike. Aluminium wheels last up to 10,000 miles carbon rims even longer. In the last 3 winters my tcx has used 5 pairs of brake blocks and completed 12,000 miles.

[@stevenr5149]

Pro tip: if the cost of maintenance is more than the value of the bike itself." Get a new mechanic.

[@hcw199]

I have around 35000km on my Giant Contend now. I replaced a few things but it's still going strong 6 years later.

[@elijahogolah1497]

One can never go wrong with a Giant.

[@elmerrichardson6413]

I have a 2019 Canyon Ultimate CF SL, Ultegra, rim brake and a 2021 Giant TCR rim brake that I got last last year and just recently upgraded the qroupset from 105 to Ultegra. I look forward to riding these for many years, regardless of what comes out new on bikes. The bike industry wants us to get a new bike like cell phone companies wants us to get a new phone every year.

[@siriosstar4789]

This presentation is so well balanced and comprehensive that i almost forgot i was watching youtube . i loved the neutrality and loved the bias for mental frames even more . 😳😂

[@stevek4382]

You can always regain flexibility with daily practice.

[@bikedawg]

9th Sign You Should Probably Replace Your Bike - when your wife claims to have constant headaches at night

[@ariffau]

I actually agree with 8/8 you mentioned. Well done, Sam!

[@YoSpiff]

I bought my last bike because I wanted an Ebike for commuting. I haven't used it much as I am now working from home most of the time. When I ride for pleasure it is a traditional pedal bike I take. The last one of those I bought was a 3-speed Ellsworth cruiser I bought specifically for tweed rides. It just oozes retro style while still being modern with disk brakes and a swoopy aluminum frame.

[@mlee6050]

I am on N+2 looking to build a fixie by end of this year and a Emonda by end of next year

[@Desmo500]

a fixie, really? I cannot think of a single good thing about a fixie for road use. Save your money and get the Emonda earlier!

[@RichThomas]

Loved this video. Nice one Sam.

[@herculesrockefeller8969]

Replace your bike if it doesn't have rim brakes.

[@gntfilms]

This is the way.

[@willshaughnessy8515]

A bike for life is a bike of steel. This is the way

[@TheOBOM]

Worst reason for replacing: "outdated" tech.

[@sbccbc7471]

Well, pre-2010 frames can't really take 28 mm tires. This is the only problem with my previous frameset, all other aspects are still fine.

[@bonbonflippers4298]

@@sbccbc7471 this! Wish my 2012 could fit a 28c tire. All other techs don't matter.

[@sbccbc7471]

@@bonbonflippers4298 Have you tried test-fitting a Goodyear Eagle F1 28 mm yet? This is one of the tires I know of that measure much more closely to its labeled width (most brands measure wider than what's labeled).

[@bonbonflippers4298]

@@sbccbc7471 I do have those tires currently setup on another wheelset but I haven't tired to fit them. I'll see if I can.

[@vaughanbbrean71]

Just bought an old Dawes Reynolds 531 Super Galaxy for £150, Shimano Deore XT with a TA triple chainset , I swapped out the canti brakes for V brakes (£7.00), swapped the downtube shifters for a pair of Sora Flight deck 3x8 brake shift levers (Ebay £20) and some top mounted cyclo cross style top mounted brake repeaters (£14), fitted some Schwalbe Marathon 700x32c (£60) tyres and its a great bike, I cant imagine what a fancy new bike would give me that my Galaxy doesnt deliver, its cool, retro/modern and high quality, best part total cost £250, it came with a Blackburn rear carrier and Esege chromplastic mudguards, everything works so well I just cant see the point of buying a new bike

[@M3GRSD]

I'm a little jealous, my new frame I'm custom building cost £1150 alone, and that's affordable as far Madone SLR's go.

[@vaughanbbrean71]

@@M3GRSD Sorry, didnt mean to make you feel bad, but maybe for your next project you could try something similar, you need to find something built with Reynolds 531 butted steel tubes which were expensive back in the day and still have alot going for them, you can find tourers (like my Super galaxy) fast road bikes, there are all sorts out there. You can get a converter to fit 31.8 A headset stems and then you have your choice of bars, the Super Galaxy came with Deore XT as stock and wheels etc were top quality. Downtube shifters are no problem, fit either brake shifters instead or you might find one with indexed bar end shifters which have been around for decades now but work really well. Some people ask quite alot for them but you want one thats sat at the back of a garage for 15 years and gets sold off for £100-£200. The old canti brakes were never great but just swap them out for V brakes which as you probably know are cheap and effective, they were expensive back in the day for good reason and once sorted are great to ride, my Dawes frame was hand built in Birmingham, it will last forever and always have a value way higher than i paid, great thing is, its an easy upgrade job, all the parts are available cheaply, 3x8 is great and they make lovely bikes.

[@Desmo500]

LOL! I already had the 1978 Dawes Galaxy! I just modernised it in a similar way! Now I have a really nice trail riding bike or shopping bike if you like with modern drive train will likely outlive me. Bloody well done on yours!

[@davidburgess741]

I'm still riding the 45 year old Dave Moulton I bought from him in person. Hacking upgrades requires ingenuity! 13/36 cassette in 126mm OLD slides in easily. That's 9 speed. Mostly original Campagnolo.

[@lesliereissner4711]

I have a California Masi that Dave built, c. 1981. It is sublime.

[@davidburgess741]

@@lesliereissner4711 He built in Ridgefield Park N.J when I got my Moulton. His fixtures were simple. Powder coated in Blue Black now with replica decals Worcester England.

[@DarenC]

I still have my Reynolds 531c 12-speed downtube shifter bike from the 80s, but usual ride is my 2009 CR-1. Both are pretty outdated. Maybe I need a new bike!

[@DaveCM]

I had a Bridgestone RB-1 and sold it when I got a new Cannondale. The Cannondale was faster and more exciting to ride, but I still kick myself for selling the Bridgestone. But, I was in the Marines and couldn't have two bikes. I also didn't want to just dump it at my parents house at the time.

[@allenjay896]

More speed? Get better. Cost of maintenance? Sometimes theres alot bike parts that are unreasonably stupid expensive (most of the time in fact 💀)

[@ariffau]

Haha ya. As a person who’s doing structured workout, I agree with you. Money spent on the rider sure is the best. But what if you’ve been doing structured workouts and have a coach for your entire life? What if you’ve plateaued? 😂

[@paulgordon7526]

I brought a Planet X Pro Carbon bike most recently, However I do seem to be using my Planet X Free Ranger Gravel bike more often (Maybe its the weather )

[@stevekelly6544]

*”Treat yo’self!” 😂🤘🏼

[@M3GRSD]

The "It's my money, and I can do what I want with it, including buying a new bike with it" defense may not work if you're married, just a heads up.

[@goranvulic4791]

the best thing for me is your face and delight when you said that if we want a new bike, we should go and buy it, you said that so delighted and cheerful, super great.

[@wildsurfer12]

4:10 Sadly the N+1 rule doesn’t apply to my bank balance!

[@craigpavia8943]

“This video is a bit of fun” @9:52 is FUNNY…sure it’s “your” money but it’s likely 6-10k; why not show all the viewers how to update an older bike and make it a “new bike day” rather than have us all get rid of perfectly good bikes and components.

[@Neilz911]

I did Clean my road bike a day earlier with a Lot of effort and wanted to go out for a ride but did not want to clean the Bike again, so i decited to buy a gravel/Allroad Bike 😂. Thats the Story of my Last drop bar bike. Because of that Bike i Sold my crosscoutry hardtail. But i need to have a MTB in my life so i bought an Enduro MTB 🙈 I Sold the XC hardtail cause it IS so Close to the gravelbike.

[@dragonnetx]

I like that “You Want It”!!! That’s why I have 3 & still wanted more 😂

[@Mrleboysmash]

Im 9 years old and i have racing boy 300 with 2 wheels without training wheels

[@joecanuck3751]

You are me 55 years ago. Welcome friend!

[@Mysteria9]

I bought my last bike because I needed a cheapish commuter that I can stand losing. Aaaand of course I ended up spending more than I should on such a bike! 😅

[@ariffau]

A hundo percent! 💯 Getting another bike to thrash around sure is nice. Commuter bike, beater bike, daily bike. Call them whatever you like but they are excellent to have, for sure! Save the nicer bike for nicer days (and race events should you race).

[@rangersmith4652]

I rebuilt and converted my pretty decent but older alloy hybrid bike to drop bars for that exact purpose. I even rattle canned some touch-ups that protect the frame but give it a less appealing appearance. It's mechanically like new but a long way from pretty. Looks decent from 20 feet though.

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

The new supersix evo is out and yeah i want it 😂

[@SyLens1]

i think its right to buy a new bike after every 2 paychecks

[@cyclingweekly]

😂

[@Mas421]

8 signs you should probably replace your bike: 1. - youtube channels tell you you need a new bike 2. - youtube channels show you the newest hottest bike 3. - your favorite bikebrand releases a new model. 4. - other dudes write about „n+1“ , so you need „n+1“ 5. - youtube channels tell you again you need a new bike. 6. - industry tell you you need a new bike. 7. - marketing tell you you need a new bike 8. - all your friends have a new bike 👍

[@leiflarsen8422]

well there is a difference for people who BUY bikes and people who GET them free!!!!

[@petercheuk9019]

But what if I'm a curmudgeon and like to ride my old steel bikes with downtube shifters and old tech? No wonder I can't keep up with the younger kids these days. LOL! Maybe it's time to do N-1 a few times and put that money towards a brand new bike?

[@lorenzodestefano4043]

cost of maintenance exceed the cost of the bike: litterally every disc brake bike, if you have a rim brake no reason to change your bike, unless crashing.

[@mlee6050]

The cost of repair above value is stupid as if you love the bike then price to repair never matters

[@robertkujawa3504]

Cycling technology peaked about 20 years ago, bicycles keep getting slower ever since. Don't take my word for it, check the winning times of the classics. So yeah, maintain what you got as long as you can, it's better than the new stuff. And better for the planet that way.

[@williamko4751]

What made me buy a bike? Covid

[@sonygoup]

I've seen dudes win races with endurance bikes

[@JohnyPedaluga]

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