Should You Buy A Second Hand Road Bike?

[@villedocvalle]

Lol I’ve been riding for over 23 years now, have climbed up Alpe D’ Huez, and have never bought a brand new bike. ALL my bikes have been second hand. Great video.

[@Sprocketboy1956]

This was fun. There are obviously some terrific deals to be found...really liked that Team Sky edition Pinarello. High-end bikes from the early 2000s are great, lightweight and good components. I recently bought a bike I had wanted for years, a full -Campagnolo Chorus Colnago C40. It was on E-Bay in Italy and I paid the equivalent of 850 GBP. While in excellent condition, it warranted some upgrades, so with new Zonda wheels, cassette, chain, Fizik handlebars and saddle it was not so cheap by the time I was done! But making the bike your own is part of the pleasure and the result is really beautiful. It is truly an iconic bicycle and rides brilliantly, far above what my athletic ability can reach. Compared to buying a new Colnago, I could travel to Italy with it and ride around in Tuscany for a few weeks with the money saved.

[@ArnageLM]

Awesome story and bike! No damage during shipping? Always my concern.

[@Sprocketboy1956]

@@ArnageLM Always a big concern but except for a small hole in the box it was packed so well it took me hours to put back together!

[@neilplatt1111]

I bought a wilier 2009 MODEL - had a trip computer and had been ridden 3 times only, impulse buy and hung up in a garage. Fella sold it back to the original shop when he was having a clear out. Shop put it on ebay. After 5 or 6 detailed messages i bought it - true to its word, the bike was showroom condition 100% original with the original dealer price ticket at base of the frame. full campag, changed seat and stem to deda superzero and had a better set of wheels. it cost me a 1/3 of its original cost, it is as brand new, rides amazing and i worked out to buy equivalent today - after a lot of searching and research i have a cracker n+1. My advice is there are some great buys out there and there are some bags of spanners. Need to really do your research on what you want budget and checking the deal. Luckily i found a diamond, a great seller who vouched for its provenance, work was worth it as i have a n+1 which i can easily get 10 years out of, thats a ROI! Super happy

[@HarryBunnGRVOTV]

I picked up a Giant defy advance 2 2019, full carbon, mech 105, hydraulic disc brakes in excellent condition for just £575 and i absolutely love it.

[@momenrankossi9104]

That's pretty great deal 🎉

[@orengardz4191]

nice seeing a long time bike reviewer reviewing old bikes..

[@patrickparisienne1917]

Some great bargains! I wouldn’t be so picky about consumable parts like chain, pads, bar tape or tyres, they are cheap enough to replace. The integrity of the frame and fork would be the primary concern for me…

[@twoedgedswordfreeofdark5545]

Exactly 💯😊

[@johnwedlake5543]

I also think it's worth shopping around for older parts for bikes. I just bought a 3T carbon seat post and handlebars brand new for under £100. No harm in having components that are a few years old if they're brand new and will perform just as well as most new versions.

[@neilplatt1111]

David - like the video, have experience of buying 2 bikes (both fantastic bikes) this way. there should be a follow-up where you actually buy a bike check it out change the necessary to ride well, and report the experience cost and saving potential.

[@scottwatson7844]

Always been reluctant to buy a carbon frame on the used market.

[@JSC131]

Great episode David keep these ones coming now and again.

[@davidarthur]

Thanks Jeff enjoyed making this one, trying something a bit different, see how it goes

[@JSC131]

I could tell with your response some of the bikes gave you blast from the recent past too i really enjoyed this one.

[@rahastings1066]

Yes, I really enjoyed this video too. Good to see the enthusiasm and hear the knowledge about some slightly older bikes.

[@lancegoins3423]

I’m a bit jealous of your choice of bikes over there, not to mention the fact that everything is near you. Here in the midwestern United States if you do find something other than a Trek or Specialized, it’s usually 1500 miles away!

[@bergkatze3186]

Damm

[@judosteffer]

I got myself a 2017 immaculate Carbon Boardman Road Team for £375. It's mint! I often get asked mates new to cycling to find them a decent bike "for about £300-£500". Things like Caad 8s, Giant Defys and Boardman's are always good intro bikes for usually that kind of Cash.

[@tonyt8804]

These bikes remind me of one of the finest bikes you own, rim brakes and thin tires. 😊

[@lovelyjubbly87]

Please do more of these videos in future if you can. Very informative , I'm Learning a lot Thank you 😁

[@neilfox9540]

bought both my current bikes off ebay: 2021 near new Trek Emonda SL6 Pro with upgraded Aeolus Carbon wheels - £3k 2014 Boardman CXR 9.4 full carbon with Ultegra Di2, disc brakes and tyre clearance up to 40mm - £1k total outlay £4k for main road bike plus winter/Gravel 2nd bike both full carbon and Ultegra build. delighted with both of them! Some great bargains to be had, just needs some care and attention in the buying process.

[@universe-juice]

Nice video. I would go for the Cannondale. Love exposed cables!

[@villedocvalle]

It’s the non Hi-Mod though.

[@richardggeorge]

Watch for the notorious creaking BB30 bottom brackets on Cannondales! 😱 Mine drove me nuts till I replaced it with a thread together BB

[@04andyh]

love my 2016 supersix evo its the same silver black too

[@virginiaplaza743]

Love this episode. Please do this more often.

[@angela-onesroman8873]

Wow those are some great options, it's just a matter of preference and ride style, I would like to see a US version of this video, appreciated 🤙🏽✌🏽...

[@davidarthur]

Coming soon!

[@david.vandergoes]

Fluorescent yellow is the best color. Those are some nice finds. Good video.

[@feedbackzaloop]

Would be super cool if you bid and won on one of these and report, how close your predictions were or did you miss something in the auction craze

[@rogercmerriman]

I guess the other option is to upgrade parts if the bike isn’t quite right? Which is what I did with my reasonably early gravel bike, since cable disks just didn’t cut it for me, so upgraded to hydraulic and recently tubeless wheel-set though that’s quite early days!

[@paulgordon7526]

David, Why did you skip over the Planet X, Ribble and not even mention the Boardman is it some kind of bike elitism (Dislike of British brands) or have you had a bad experience with those brands ? I'm pretty sure a lot of people start off with these as Trek, Cannondale, Scott etc.. are way out of there price range .. Just curious

[@twoedgedswordfreeofdark5545]

Where can I look for used mt.bikes of the higher end, in the Kansas City area!?!? Thanks cycle bros 👍🙂😉

[@LadyTea]

Man your second hand market is way better than what we have in Los Angeles. Its at least double. like a similar trek madone 5.5 is at 1700 usd/BP

[@jeffreysaffir1375]

I have a 2020 Domane SL5. There is a cable guide by the head tube and when used it looks nothing like the cables on the one you showed on the ebay listing. Just an FYI.

[@samyost9592]

Yes id love a USA version of this but you've peaked my interest in a few bikes.

[@paulschroeder847]

Over here in California but just want to add that in buying a used bike ask up front what the bike ID number is, there are several databases where you can check to see if it's stolen.

[@ibrahem757]

Great. Would enjoy a US based version

[@WaldoWalker]

100% would love a US version of this video

[@bigbroondug]

The derailleur on the Pinarello would steer me well clear.

[@localride51rivertrail37]

Cool video. My internet/eBay/market place searches never seem to hit so many nice bikes. The Black Wilier is worth > $1k just for the wheels and tires! Too bad I’m in the US . If that were in a shop I bet they would want $2500. ( I am a huge fan of Hunt, I haven’t found anything better just more expensive.)

[@greenhat7618]

You said we should try to have a look at the bike in person before purchasing? How do you actually do that? Do I just message the seller and ask to view it?

[@tapmoron]

First thanks for your videos in general, and note that i m happily see you coming down on earth, of course not may viewers plan to buy 4000euros + bikes and your latest videos on affordable bike and this one about second hand bike are welcome. Here are a few remakrs and questions : First do you still use the gravel suspension fork (was it the Judy?), i m asking since i may pick a commuter/gravel bike with such a fork, Canyon sell one got a very affordable price. Second about second hand : well if you want a bike with rim brakes and narrow clearance it is quite easy to find. But i have been looking for 30+ mm tyre clearance bike with hydraulic disk brakes and they hard to find. I ended getting a carbon giant anyroad (more a cyclo-cross than a gravel) but i had to change the front brake i first though i was in trouble since shimano raod diskc brakes are flatmount all of them but the cyclocross caliper that i comment with my 105 shifter. Note that i m on the riviera so the second hand market is quite smaller than in your area. The main issue with second hand is that most people are shifting toward 30mm clerance + disc brakes. Bike such my old willier (which maxed out at 25) with neither disc brakes nor mouting point are plenty and they sell very cheap. But if you are looking for a modern endurance/race/gravel bike then second hand bike are sold almost immedialty. cheers.

[@ArnageLM]

Sweet spot imho are those rim carbon road bikes from 2010 - 2015. Got a Colnago CX1 with 11-speed Campa and Campa wheels for 850€.

[@abhishekdutta5909]

Should you buy a second hand carbon bike? A scott addict 10 2018 is available for sale. Looks fine to me. However, I think the frame warranty lasts for just 5 years on that bike. It’s already 5 years. Can I buy the bike? Has the carbon lost it’s properties? Like stiffness and all?

[@spinnetti]

2nd had stuff in the UK is SOOO much cheaper than in the USA.. Same with cars.

[@r.a.8407]

Is carbon that good 2nd hand ? My fear is buying 1 & it breaks while riding

[@davidarthur]

It's tricky because you just don't know how the bike has been treated so you're reliant on the honest of the seller and a good visual inspection, which should highlight any issues

[@megustasonia]

The answer is yes of course. Especially when David only review 10000 pounds bikes!

[@vanecvetkovski]

Hey David What a great video! Well done mate. I am looking right now, so this vid came along at the perfect time for me. I am favouring Giant TCR. Would you consider doing an Australian 🇦🇺version of this video??? Keep up the awesomeness!! Cheers Buddy 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ESR66]

Yes finally someone with a realistic perspective.

[@ajameslee]

I am also cautious of deals that seem to good to be true. Bikes might be stolen. I ask for serial numbers and run them through bikeindex before buying. If they don’t wanna provide the serial number I pass.

[@stefan4831]

im about to buy a carbon second hand for 1500 euros with Ultegra mechanical. I have also seen the same bike on offer for 1750 with ultegra Di2. am i a fool for not choosing the 250 euros upgrade to electronic ?

[@shawnwang1844]

Want and hope to see the 2023propel sl0 details soon❤❤❤

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

Brand new trek Emonda SL5 (54cm) sold for £1651 this week on eBay 😊

[@rosshughes7054]

A US version would be good and perhaps a gravel bike edition?

[@davidarthur]

Gravel edition is good idea thanks Ross, that’s straight on the list

[@phil_d]

There's a 2020 Di2 Orbea Orca Aero on eBay at the moment for £2600.00 with Mavic carbon wheel. It's white and pink, but looks like a bargain!

[@stuartmclean3843]

Ive been looking at a izalco max 5.0 for 2015, are carnon frames that are 7 or 8 years old still going to be worth buying or do the carbon degrade after time?

[@fratersol]

Facebook marketplace is a great place to buy bikes

[@noelpga]

Really enjoyed that... excellent knowledge of the bike's...more of the same 👍

[@davidarthur]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@polish9817]

Gonna need a USA version

[@davidarthur]

I’m on it!

[@roryfanpaul]

Just got a BMC,Race Machine 01 2017 800 pounds

[@manoz6194]

What I learned from searching for bikes second hand was how piss poor people are at taking photos!

[@cypriano8763]

what do you mean, buy a 15000 heavier, slower disc version, instead. ok, ill save my money tx. a 2018, tcr sl would be a great deal

[@MrCreamlover]

I would be a little apprehensive if the bike had a frame repair esp if carbon,

[@TDZed]

Wish we could get UK ebay bikes shipped to Canada. Everything on ebay Canada is overpriced :(. Best place to buy in Canada is FB market place, Kijiji, or Pink Bike. But Pink Bike also tends to be overpriced.

[@MAGAmaniac1000]

More of this less of the new bike tech which is way overpriced

[@DanielDLParr]

Did you buy the SuperSix ???

[@davidarthur]

No… only because I already have one

[@MrSGP1981]

US version please!

[@vongdong10]

I wish I knew used was the way to go when I purchased new late 2020

[@chrispictures1]

Really like your vids, but really think you should have mentioned the mass of fake top end bikes on ebay

[@Questioneverything72]

Sometimes too cheap means too good to be true. Does anyone think they might be Chinese counterfeit or stolen bikes? Specially in U.S. where I live, bike theft is million dollar business.

[@Stonehunter83]

Yes

[@twoedgedswordfreeofdark5545]

Yes please help with the USA, KANSAS CITY AREA 👍😉😊🤗

[@seansims8805]

Simple green works on grip tape

[@DanielEnochs]

The bigger question is should you buy a new one 🤔

[@stevek4382]

Lol those prices are a lot higher in USA. Yeah try looking in I.S

[@s23bho38]

No way.

[@Parkrowdental]

No.

[@maltisify]

Or you can find another interest, because the bike industry is finally cooked. It will never go back to what it was.

[@keldonator]

3k lmao 😂

[@777craigcraig]

Hi David, not sure if you want to alert your viewers, but ... I got a reply to my comment on your wind tunnel video asking me to contact you on Telegram for a gift. They were offering me a new bike but I would have to pay shipping. Beware!

[@davidarthur]

Hi that’s spam please ignore! Deleting them as fast as I can - I’d never ask anybody to share information or contact me through the comment section