How to buy your first REAL Mountain Bike in 2021 (tip #4 is CRITICAL)

[@BengLang84]

Love the outro! Great content Ryan and Beth! 😀👍

[@vernonrpeekiii]

I managed to order my trail bike hours before they marked it up an additional $200...good timing

[@bigappleandbass9379]

I ordered mine hours after 😩

[@Rolling2Quarters]

Ordered a Rocky Mountain Growler 50 last November through my local bike shop. Supposed to be here last week. I'm told I'll be lucky to get it this year.

[@Jydmd]

It’s a great bike, you’ll love it!

[@Rolling2Quarters]

@@Jydmd Awesome. I hear good things.

[@TheLoamRanger]

I'm sure it'll be here soon! Fingers crossed.

[@asquare9316]

Here is how I got my first new mtb in 20 years and 4th in 30 years of riding (been riding a hardtail and full suspension for past 20 years and rode fully rigid steel (kind of think that was the most fun) for first 10 or so years, even did DH on the fully rigid back in the day): I saw the Ibis Mojo 4 in white on the internet back in Dec/Jan. Fell in love, even though it's probably a little more bike than I need for my local trails, it's just too beautiful to pass up. So, I thought I could get one pretty easily. Turns out, my size was sold out everywhere. I ended up sending many, many emails to all the internet sellers, no one had one. Then, I found a place that would order one for me with delivery in Jan/Feb 2022. Almost put down a deposit. In the meantime, I kept scouring the internet. Found a place in Utah (I am in NY) that had some for demo/rental use and I noticed that they occasionally sell their rental bikes. I sent them an email asking if they had a medium white one for sale, and they said yes but that someone else had already expressed interest. I gave up for a while, even sent an email to Ibis, they gave me some places on the East coast to check out, no one had one. Then, after being a bit depressed lol for a couple of weeks, I get an email from the place in Utah. Would you be interested in an SLX build white medium Mojo that has been used for 6 days, but with full Fox Factory suspension and carbon handlebars? Yes, please and thank you, I said. So, got it with upgrades for less than price of new one without upgrades. I will be picking it up at UPS tomorrow (thanks Bikeflights.com) and that's my story. Sometimes patience pays off. Plus, already ordered and received new pedals (on sale) and grips, though considering using my current 20 y.o. speedplay frogs. may get a new saddle and handlebar and, of course, Chris King headset.

[@MiChElnumber4]

Nice! Did you pick it up yet?

[@troycarpenter3675]

The excitement of getting and discovering a new bike is similar to falling in love.

[@asquare9316]

@@MiChElnumber4 Thanks, guys. Just brought her home from UPS. She is even more beautiful in person than she looked on the internet!! Can't wait to get on top of her and give her a ride in the woods!! Love her curves.

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

Step 1: buy an Ibis Step 2: buy another Ibis

[@thehighground4920]

IMO Ibis bikes look very ugly, I just hate that stupid curve

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

@@thehighground4920 I did at first. But then I started climbing and loved it

[@Amend87]

Step 1: Buy a mountain bike. Step 2: HAVE FUN! There might be differences between mountain bikes, but it being ibis or not, and just the correct angle "or whatever else" or not, does NOT make it any less fun.

[@dpbikes]

This scares me that supplies are so low and hard to get. Just want to ride!!!

[@Bikeboy30005]

It’s so cool watching you grow from 50k subs to 300k great job

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks so much!

[@roberttakacs9353]

Wow LR. Your production quality is killing it! I'm also loving the team effort on the vids with Beth! Great tips!

[@elliottgarneau]

very helpful video! Congrats on 300k!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thank you!

[@mtbville]

Awesome video guys 🙏

[@jaredhernandez8753]

PSA:for all you new mountain bikers welcome to the sport!!! I bet you’ll love the sport but one thing PLEASE learn the rules of the trail I have seen new ridders just standing in the middle of single track and the ridders going full speed down that are gonna have to smash on the breaks or fall please have the decency to stand off the trail learn the rules of the trail also be weary of the people around you I was going down single track at full speed and a new ridder decided to hesitate and completely stop in the middle of the track making me have to swerve around them and fall into a dead bush don’t ruin people’s days it’s such a simple rule that’s over looked in non bike park trails I’ve also had a sprained ankle due to a person on a e bike who thought they were the fastest person on the trail passing me without a warning making me smash my ankle on a rock so please PLEASE be nice to the other ridders on the trail I will always welcome new ridders but don’t be over confident if can hurt you and others

[@bencourter5333]

So true! I got a bell so that riders can hear my coming and when I was riding down a two way trail every rider I came upon was just sitting in the middle of the trail. I move over to let them by and slow down and yet they won't budge at all and act like I'm doing something wrong yet I know they can hear me before they see me. If everyone does their part then everyone can have fun out shredding.

[@asquare9316]

@@bencourter5333 yes, bell!!!

[@NDemanuele1]

I agree with the tips for the most part. One thing that can be a bit misleading is the "small stuff" with regard to Carbon frames. One time on my OG Ripley I had what appeared to be a scratch on my downtube, I thought it was the clear coat, after getting a second opinion, everyone ( riding buddies and Ibis included) told me it's a crack, not just a crack, a serious one! I had my local shop send it to their frame repair dude and got it repaired. It wasn't cheap, but it got fixed. If you guys don't have experience with Carbon, would be a good idea to bring someone with you that does when buying used.

[@bosskenchiu]

Very cool tip, hope to see you this year here in cranbrook. I miss that last year

[@BarryWalstead]

Another good video. The editing was fun.

[@connorarmstrong1308]

I think if you are a complete mountain biking beginer and you have never been on a trail in your life, this is a good video. But if you have ever been on a mountain bike trail I would say to look at what the people around you are riding and ask people if you can try their bikes, mountain bikers are nice people and they usually say yes. I had a buddy that just put a deposit down on a giant stance (which I find bike shops over reccomend) but rented a norco shore for a bike park weekend, you have to pedal and even climb a bit to get to a few of the trails and the dirt is really sandy so its a good test of how a bike pedals. He absolutely loved the shore and is going to buy the rental one at the end of the season. In general, I find bike shops (especially in my area) almost always reccommend short travel trail bikes as they work ok for most people and they dont have to spend much time looking into the clients riding style, which I find very weird because almost every decent rider at my local spot rides bikes with 160 to 170mm of travel. Especially if you ride lesser known or secret trails I would take advice from bike shops with a grain of salt. Some people might also be better served by downcountry bikes if you live somewhere extremely flat, or maybe agressive hardtails if your area doesn't have partricularly rough terrain. but for a complete beginner over the age of 20 I do agree with bike shops and I think that a short travel trail bike is a safe bet.

[@545future6]

thanks for making this video it was very helpful

[@Jacob99174]

Great list, you got it

[@natesoutdooradventures8075]

(tip 4 is critical) Nah, all of them are!

[@jorgeluisflores5980]

I'm so glad i bought my Canyon Neuron in 2020! They've Increased the prices for all of their bikes, and lowered the specs

[@abadatha]

I am always talking in the local IMBA forum about bikes and wheels and stuff. I would say it was helpful, but I had already bought my first real bike after about 18 months of research.

[@whiskeycrab1716]

I feel guilty cause my bike probably needs a good tune up...need to get riding again!

[@BABALOOEY46]

Orrr.... sell it for a good price 😜

[@mackellarboy7]

Trek Roscoe 8 !! Beast

[@brendangooding5311]

Man I wish that I could be out biking, just broke my thumb on the trails yesterday 😔

[@brendangooding5311]

@Chelle Bright Thank you very much😊

[@kevinnarvaez936]

Let’s go love the vids keep up the work

[@jasonlewis6914]

I built mine up over a year save me a lot more money finding components online. Running everything Shimano xtr. The shifting is so super fast. And the xtr brakes stop on a dime almost to good lol

[@TheLoamRanger]

Sounds like an awesome setup!

[@BDC_Loot_Goblin]

Great vid legends! I already have my first bike but I’m in the market for my second 🤙

[@badh0mbr342]

Very helpful video. Thanks much

[@chadfren]

I got a $1600 trail bike on craigslist for $200... works perfectly and it's a 2019 model

[@BABALOOEY46]

Great advice!!!! Thanks guys.

[@todddaveent3990]

you should come back to Cranbrook. the "Stunty" trail is totally rebuilt and it is a lot more smooth and fun!!!! keep up the good work!!

[@bikedadmtb7253]

as usual great content and tips !

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! Hopefully it’s helpful for some bike shoppers out there.

[@pinchpeak5203]

Tip #6 Build a time machine

[@garyponce52]

i liked the part where you show a lot of my home trails in NOrth Vancouver

[@msagoo29]

There is hardly any stock of anything now, so most people have been scavenging eBay and buying all bikes and parts, from there. I even got offered top money for my old retro MTB's in the garage, due to the global shortage

[@trinchezito1383]

Wow posted 5hrs ago just when i wanted to go wheeling, but here off road is so limited, thinking of going with bikes instead there is more trails

[@BroSender]

Should I get a Mountain Bike from a well known company, or from companies that my friends talk about like Ibis and Santa Cruz or should I just buy a Mountain Bike that fits the specs and geometry I need.

[@chunkafunk81]

great video:) her hair is beautiful

[@mathieuleduc5487]

Potentially moving out to the Calgary area you have any suggested trail networks that aren't too obvious? heard of Bragg creek area otherwise have no clue. Moving from Whistler..

[@asquare9316]

haha love this, problem is, if someone answers you truthfully, then the trail networks you are looking for will become super crowded since this is the internet. Wait until you get there and start asking locals. Keep everything on the downlow. Surfers have been doing this for years.

[@mathieuleduc5487]

@@asquare9316 Haha fair enough, So i'll message you when I get to the area and we can go for a rip haha.

[@asquare9316]

@@mathieuleduc5487 I live on the east coast, but thanks for the thought. Good luck and have a great time!!

[@tudormuntean3299]

Thanks, i need a new bike actually

[@outdoorowen]

Sik vid dude

[@jessetodd3390]

hey i was looking for some advice. i kinda just got into trails last year and i bought a trek marlin 4 of a mate for 200$ AU. He's rode that thing through hell and back and i feel im having to deal with all the problems. i found out the back axle was bent and it was missing two berings in the read hub. other things like broken teeth on my front caset and a chain that is way to big for the bike giving it lots of slack. i'm really trying to get into this sport but i don't know if i should spend a bunch of money fixing it. or just go for a high level hard tail or a entry level dual suspention bike. i was just wondering if you could give me some suggestions. my budget is 1,700$ to 2,400$ AU. get back to this comment if you can thanks.

[@Driquonis]

Hey @The Loam Ranger what program did you use design your logo?

[@devinbyrnes8058]

How do you figure out if a bike fits you if no one is allowing test rides or offering demo’s anymore? That is my biggest concern. When I do find a bike, I can’t pull the trigger because I do not know what size.

[@Gehajjs62727]

If the shop is too stupid to see if the bike fits, than get a smaller size because you can make it feel bigger, unlike a large bike.

[@rob.ny-la]

Crazy to think a decent bike costs $500-$1000..but after that a nice bike is $4000 on the low end..$10000 for something nice. Affirm also allows you to make payments to. If you want you can finance your dream bike.

[@saibezawada3318]

I'm just rolling with a 4 year old mongoose dolomite

[@mysnowboardlife2004]

I just got a Kona fire Moutian with a dropper post

[@TheLoamRanger]

Sweet! Time to RIDE

[@TheRotundRider]

What’s the worst that could happen if you Like & Subscribe? Quality content keeps showing up, inspiring you to ride...UGH!!!

[@misterchow]

Embrace the algorithm and it will embrace you.

[@kramer450]

My bike shops are price gouging right now lol and their stock is insanely low so I decided to go through a direct consumer brand

[@irisperseveranda5890]

hi sorry for asking but what do you mean by direct consumer brand?

[@marcusgreco]

@@irisperseveranda5890 it means you skip the middle man (bike shops) and just buy directly from the manufacturers website. So like if you want a GIANT bike, instead of going to the bike shop and paying an inflated cost, you just go on to the GIANT website and buy direct.

[@nic5354]

@@irisperseveranda5890 I imagine an online company like Jenson USA or Competitive cyclist. (Depending on where you live)

[@irisperseveranda5890]

@@marcusgreco wow great explanation now i understand thanks

[@MarcusNesbitt4]

@@irisperseveranda5890 A brand you cant find in bike shops as they only sell online will be cheaper. Some examples are: Canyon, Guerrilla, and YT. Most other large brands aren't direct consumer, the only others are very small brands.

[@evrnire8474]

I bought my 2021 Norco Sight 2nd hand because all the new ones were gone

[@MsladyPearlz]

all good

[@toxicboss5062]

Just a comment for the algorithm

[@alexh.4068]

Still yet to find a good guide on youtube for what to look for when buying a first mountain bike. Trying to find a video guide to show my friend but really.. no, none found on youtube. This one has some okay tips but mostly junk.

[@ka81alex]

Instead of forums just go to bike store? Seriously? So, the bike store that sells few Revels, couple if Treks and one Yeti will wisedomely advice me to buy commencal meta or santa hightower?!.. ))) Your tip is - to go to a place where they ACTUALLY SELL bikes and ask them what to choose from all tge options you have as a "still-your-money-holder" ?!.. ))

[@TheLoamRanger]

Nah like we said in the video, it’s more about utilizing local knowledge to figure out the *type* of bike that would be best for you and your area. If they happen to have a great bike at a price you’re happy with, all the better.

[@ka81alex]

@@TheLoamRanger you said - don't listen to strangers online cause they will advise what they like (though they have at least some expirience of being buyer/user/rider), and then you say to ask people whose goal (yes, tge only important thing and don''t try to say vice versa) is to sell items from store. Nice... )

[@theblurmetalhead]

Am looking to get my first full sus bike.. but am. not sure am watching as I type

[@mikege4671]

Didnt watch the Video. How to buy a Bike? Find a retailer that has one in stock and buy it. Cuz u aint getting no bike elsewhere

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

These are great tips, but never spend serious cash for bikes in 2021. There are just too many options for serious mountain bikes that dont cost that much. This is a great tutorial.

[@aussierules3436]

You actually need more then 1 bike

[@asquare9316]

yes, exactly, if N is the number of bikes you own, the number of bikes you need is N+1.

[@LooseWheelFilms]

Bruh the clickbait title smh

[@TheLoamRanger]

What about the title makes you think it’s clickbait? I’m genuinely curious.

[@theshonen8899]

Seriously, it sounds so dumb.

[@DJunglehead]

@@TheLoamRanger Gonna assume that you are being genuine here, which is why I am going to answer openly too. The "tip number 4 is critical" is the kind of buzfeed title I personally hate to see too. (You are NEVER going to guess what happens next.... sound familiar?) Personally I cringed hard at the title. Been a long time subscriber, and I knwo you gotta do what you gotta do to get those clicks, but personally these kind of titles or overly forced "like, comment and subscribe" before the video has even started (Not saying you are doing this) are the biggest turnoffs to me. Just seems over the top, like a hardselling door to door salesperson. Personally I realize I already hesitated to click on the video when I saw the title, even though I know it's going to be quality content comming from you folks.

[@LooseWheelFilms]

@@TheLoamRanger “tip #4 is critical” made me cringe. Love your stuff but the title makes it seem like you are just doing it all for clicks.

[@Stujs]

Surely making sure a second hand bike is safe to ride is critical?!

[@awordnooneelsethoughtof]

I do not understand how you are still riding flats on the terrain you ride. Clip in!!