Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Bike

Gone are the days of just buying a mountain bike that is the right size for you. You have to consider frame material, discipline, full-sus or hardtail, components and much more! This can seem daunting, but Anna Cipullo has created a list for you with all the things you need to think about to help you when buying your next MTB.
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00:33 - What Bike Brands Should I Buy?
01:51 - What Style Of Mountain Bike Should I Buy? | XC | Trail | Enduro |
05:26 - How Much Should I Spend On A Mountain Bike?
08:23 - Should I Buy A Hardtail Or Full-Sus?
09:52 - What Size MTB Do I Need?
10:45 - What Components Do I Need?
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[@gmbntech]

Are you looking at your first bike or upgrading? What are you thinking of buying? Let us know in the comments below!

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I'm looking at buying my 12th mountain bike, not bad for 32 yrs into it, new DH rig is needed badly 😅

[@gmbntech]

What mountain bike are you looking at?

[@rustychain9518]

I'm a Trek guy(Fuel EX), last year my wife wanted to try some trail/XC riding with me so I picked up a used Giant hardtail for $250 to see if she liked riding MTB...she did...but, she refused to let me spend the money on her for a Trek Top Fuel that would have suited her needs. I began the search for a bike that I thought would suit her needs but meet the specs I wanted her to have, I ended up getting her a Polygon SIskiu D7. I'm thoroughly impressed with the bike and definitely recommend anyone that can assemble a bike and do their own maintenance to look into them.

[@Alan-75]

Im at that age where an ebike is starting too look good for long trials as my knees are knackered, and use my standard enduro for parks with an uplift, but they cost more than i paid for my car. 🤯

[@tariksefic5628]

Fantastic video Anna. You covered everything you might want to know before buying your first MTB. I would only add and encourage spending a bit more and getting a bike that you will truly enjoy in contrast with saving a few hundred $ and later regretting not having spent that bit extra and being happy with your bike.

[@gmbntech]

Thanks for watching, that's a great tip! But always consider what you need VS what you want.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

If you're into wrenching a build from a bare frameset is probably the most satisfying thing you can do as a mountain biker...🎉 Apart from all the useful skills you'll learn, of course 😂

[@Jean-jk4zv]

I'm still afraid of hydraulics, but I can do everything else... considering it atm !

[@marklouieadame]

Stack height and reach is my basis

[@AdventureRich]

I wish I had the money to bring Vitus & Nukeproof back 😢

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

My man, I don't have enough money either but we have good faith. Financing anyone? 😂

[@ish474]

I think everyone's first MTB should be an inexpensive full suspension trail bike. You can figure out what you like to ride and tailor your bike in either direction, and that is the easiest bike to sell if you decide you want to move further into either XC or Enduro with a more focused bike.

[@gmbntech]

Great tip! You also won't worry as much about falling and damaging the bike 🤙

[@JeffMTBinVA]

Great video, wish I had seen something like this when I started. Get the best frame and right size, upgrade as you go.

[@markopavsek3189]

Last year I switched from Trek Fuel EX to Slash. Although I make 50.000 hm per year I'm not going back. I climb fairly easily even the steepest climbs, but descending with the Slash is another level. 😊

[@nERDANZIEHUNG]

It is difficult to make something objective out of something emotional and subjective. Many people don't buy a bike that they need, but rather one that they want.

[@Justkeepshredding]

Make sure you can get replacement mech hangers EASILY! I’ve been there.

[@raphaelwolff8205]

Cheers Anna,very usefull info and advice.

[@PM_13]

Just bought my first e-bike but it’s an eBay project. I always buy used bikes as I can’t afford new ones and I buy what I like the look of, but I have the skills (Cycle Mechanic) to make it spot on so I’m lucky that way.

[@garyalexander3281]

Excellent advice Anna covers a wide range of topics on buying mountain bikes. Another is maintenance costs from keeping your bike clean, particulary your drivetrain to the cost of a bike shop full service to keep your bike running smoothly which can costs hundreds of pounds. Note that ebikes wear through Drivetrain components more quickly therefore cost more to maintain and cost of replacement ebike batteries can be approx. £500 upwards. Thanks for sharing!

[@mattshorte6916]

Great content very helpful👍

[@gmbntech]

Happy we could help 🤘

[@krisqz]

I just can't get enough of my Oiz. Fantastic for xc/ light trail.

[@Jean-jk4zv]

totally agree 🥰 after two years i had to remove and clean everything but apart from that it's a really good quality build !

[@badkarma6345]

Thank youuuu

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome

[@noelbodle8863]

Things you need to know, use all your savings ! Get massive loan and get in dept ! Have a rich mummy and daddy ! sell a kidney , or just go out and rob a bank ! I used all my savings and sold a testicle I do have a lovely bike though 😂

[@grahamleach4101]

I paid in October last year £1800 for a Giant Reign 2022 model was on sale from £3000 170mm front and 146mm rear travel (impulse buy) upgraded from a unbranded hardtail

[@gmbntech]

How are you finding it?

[@grahamleach4101]

@@gmbntech not used it much due to the British weather I have only covered 10 miles on the bike but I will be using it more as the weather gets better. I don't know where my local trails are and I don't drive a vehicle to get there so it's local woods for me

[@johnssmith4005]

Buy the best looking bike that you can afford is my tip

[@marnig9185]

And not of weight of the raider,cause brands don't realy want to inform us that are no real standards;) A non brand addict biker;)

[@Tk1947]

Full sus-> fully suspicious 👀 🍆🍆🍆

[@leyte-samartrails7904]

1st?

[@gmbntech]

🤷‍♂️

[@pie14kill]

good information from gmbn

[@fuckinellitsraymo]

No mention of the steel hardtail.