We Upgraded Our eBay Bikes & This Is What Happened!

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2022
  • The bikes are back but don’t worry, we decided not to scrimp on the clothing this time, but our budget bikes are ready for another challenge! With a few upgrades, how much faster can they really go? There is no hiding in a time trial, this will be a test of presenter ingenuity, determination & tactics!
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  • @cremonaphoto
    @cremonaphoto Рік тому +40

    Couldn't stop laughing when i saw Heather's disc wheel alone 😂

  • @Zone2enjoyer
    @Zone2enjoyer Рік тому +47

    That spending from Heather is hilarious 😂 bike went from crack to cracked 😂

  • @blubbblubb6239
    @blubbblubb6239 Рік тому +10

    Another idea is, to pick 3 people, who didn't learn freestyle swimming yet and try to give them best advices to train and see, which participant improved the most :))

  • @frankeeeej
    @frankeeeej Рік тому +52

    For three and a half grand you can buy a really decent tt bike 😂

    • @sinancetinkaya
      @sinancetinkaya Рік тому +7

      never let a woman go for shopping alone 😂

    • @richcrompton6891
      @richcrompton6891 Рік тому +1

      Just what I was thinking!!

    • @joneinarmattiasvisser6113
      @joneinarmattiasvisser6113 Рік тому +2

      For some crazy diy project make a bike out of washing mashine bearings and win a world championship (graem obree's old faithfull). Yesd

    • @animalgarden825
      @animalgarden825 Рік тому

      It is possible to buy decent second hand tt-bikes for around 500 GBP

    • @xprodigy1x674
      @xprodigy1x674 Місяць тому

      Yeah exactly, got a full carbon TT bike for £200​@@animalgarden825

  • @Aeronwor
    @Aeronwor Рік тому +20

    I've been waiting for this since the ebay triathlon. Great job on the upgrades. I'd say Mark got it right, even if he did sandbag the first atempt.

    • @gtn
      @gtn  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! What should we do with them next? 🤔

    • @Aeronwor
      @Aeronwor Рік тому +1

      @@gtn beyond the obvious (ie: entering a triathlon or time trial), is tri-packing a thing - like bike packing but spend some of the time/distance swimming and running?

    • @s.g.engineeringltds.g.engineer
      @s.g.engineeringltds.g.engineer Рік тому

      @@gtn All spend the 3.5K on them Heather did, then try again and then race them maybe??

  • @toon_8552
    @toon_8552 Рік тому +16

    Impressive speeds on those bikes. Good to see the competition between you all, looked like good fun.

    • @gtn
      @gtn  Рік тому +4

      We're not competitive, not one bit 🤥

  • @matt_acton-varian
    @matt_acton-varian Рік тому +4

    With the massive change of bar height for Mark I am not surprised he managed such a quick time. The DIY disc wheel is something I plan to use next year on the local TT circuit.

  • @8960056
    @8960056 Рік тому +4

    I love those diy/cheap/making the best out of it episodes. Very fun!

  • @xosece
    @xosece 5 місяців тому

    Heather budget was like my grandmother used to say "the ruin of Palmyra" referring to the fact that you spend too much money ("this is the ruin of Palmyra" she used to say), but it proved its worth and it was fun to watch. She is the best even if she doesn't use the most shiny shiny materials. Mark's improvement is otherworldly, and I think he could go even cheaper with the Continental Ultra Speed III tyres which have very good rolling resistance for their price, and not the more expensive GP5000 just for this ride.

  • @savagepro9060
    @savagepro9060 Рік тому +2

    Three Bikes that prove even Frankenstein was allowed to breed!

  • @blubbblubb6239
    @blubbblubb6239 Рік тому +2

    Thanks a lot! That is really eye opening in terms of what matters the most with a very tight budget! Further, entertaining as always :D It would be really interesting to see an analysis of an technician for triathlon bikes, which investments he would recommend the most. :))

  • @1812Stevie
    @1812Stevie Рік тому +4

    Great points proven in an entertaining, fun way. Love it

    • @gtn
      @gtn  Рік тому +1

      Much appreciated!

  • @davidcallan7844
    @davidcallan7844 Рік тому +2

    Let’s see all of you on Penny Farthings next time.😂🤘

  • @alfredongos
    @alfredongos Рік тому

    5:55
    HAHAHA!!!... glamour above all!

  • @KenSmith-bv4si
    @KenSmith-bv4si Рік тому +1

    LOL Heather. This can't be happening. Cool video GTN

  • @Dunky80
    @Dunky80 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant video guys really entertaining

  • @thomask2092
    @thomask2092 Рік тому +1

    Haha Well done. Actually started laughing at the end 😂😂

  • @tomrankin4530
    @tomrankin4530 Рік тому

    I enjoyed watching this very entertaining video during my leisurely Sunday morning breakfast. Great content as always.

    • @gtn
      @gtn  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it - happy training! 🙌

  • @rudolphpyatt4833
    @rudolphpyatt4833 Рік тому

    Three speed hubs have an illustrious history in time trials. Look up the prewar Raleigh/Sturmey-Archer team and the exploits of Sid Ferris, Bert James, Charles Holland, and Tommy Godwin.

  • @TheRJAD
    @TheRJAD Рік тому +1

    I need some extra pictures from Mark's bike, because his looks rapid!

  • @joneinarmattiasvisser6113
    @joneinarmattiasvisser6113 Рік тому

    Use washing mashine bearings like graeme obree on his old faithful! It's about as aero as a modern bike, and this is with almost round ish tubes😂

  • @mrpoleyful
    @mrpoleyful Рік тому +3

    Must be fun for Heather to work with those guys, they’re not competitive at all :D

  • @automotive474
    @automotive474 Рік тому

    I lolled like it was Top Gear at that 2500 £ budget bike upgrades reveal. TV gold I say 😅 Also Heathers approach to DIY was pretty funny, you could have exploited it more

  • @emberchord
    @emberchord Рік тому +1

    Lol, someone had fun with the background music while editing it seems!

  • @compo592
    @compo592 5 місяців тому

    Only thing on heather's bike that was original was the frame.......lol😅

  • @sethgriffiths6539
    @sethgriffiths6539 Рік тому

    Yep, Mark absolutely sandbagged it. He could have built the pyramids with that much sand!!

  • @AndrewisTri-tn1uo
    @AndrewisTri-tn1uo 10 місяців тому

    It'd be interesting to see exactly what the breakdown is on Mark's advantage over James. The big 3 for sure are good tyres, proper gears and budget disc wheel but I wonder what % each contribute.

  • @TheRJAD
    @TheRJAD Рік тому

    Why didn't you put the gear lever onto the aero bars? Could save another extra minute?

  • @robertkenney4336
    @robertkenney4336 Рік тому

    I would Like to see you do a pawnshop challenge. You can find some nice gear at pawnshops.

  • @andytaylor_music
    @andytaylor_music Рік тому

    The song during the workshop part was about as close to "Takin' Care Of Business" as you could get without raising a copyright flag 🤣Kudos!

  • @79devo
    @79devo Рік тому

    Clarkson - Mark
    Hammond - James
    May - Heather

  • @geraldkiessling
    @geraldkiessling Рік тому

    It‘s called Financial FairPlay and it doesn‘t work in football. 😂 Go Heather!

  • @savagepro9060
    @savagepro9060 Рік тому

    7:57 I slammed that stem down . . . stem didn't budge

  • @lisapet160
    @lisapet160 Рік тому

    Heather's bike got the best upgrade, with the disk not necessary. She had to use warmer clothes to be faster: one layer short was she perhaps.

  • @blubbblubb6239
    @blubbblubb6239 Рік тому

    Would be really interesting to see some other challenges in the other 2 disciplines like running barefoot/in barefoot shoes or similar things whilest swimming. :D ;-)

  • @ljadf
    @ljadf Рік тому +1

    Actually got a bit giddy seeing the budget disc wheel!

    • @gtn
      @gtn  Рік тому +3

      One of Mark's more simple & effective triathlon engineering projects 😅

  • @jeffreywilliams3646
    @jeffreywilliams3646 Рік тому +1

    Next time, riders do all the mechanic work themselves (advice permitted).

  • @AJ5dude
    @AJ5dude Рік тому

    #gtncoachescorner I have done my first two 70.3’s this year both on a road bike and I am looking to buy a TT bike for my Ironman next year. I am looking for bike around €3.000 to €4.000. Can you give me any advice or bike suggestions?

  • @ChrisCapoccia
    @ChrisCapoccia Рік тому

    Surprised two solid rear wheels but no one went for aero front wheel?

    • @damu6678
      @damu6678 Рік тому +1

      Strong cross winds makes that dangerous

  • @Cyber_Engineer
    @Cyber_Engineer Рік тому

    It't not a bike, it's a rider.

  • @ryanuma86
    @ryanuma86 Рік тому +2

    Gtn vs gcn pls 👍

    • @gtn
      @gtn  Рік тому +1

      Sure! What shall we challenge them to?

    • @rudolphpyatt4833
      @rudolphpyatt4833 Рік тому

      Same thing: Budget time trial over this course.

    • @ryanuma86
      @ryanuma86 Рік тому

      100km race using Budget bike under 1000usd bike, like polygon stratos S3 maybe, a local pride brand from my country Indonesia 😅

  • @AndrewShakespeare
    @AndrewShakespeare Рік тому +1

    Isn't it illegal to ride without two functioning brakes?

  • @jason200912
    @jason200912 Рік тому

    Everyone has these poverty bikes then out of nowhere you got one rider with a Dt swiss and new everything.

  • @philipwooldridge9606
    @philipwooldridge9606 Рік тому

    Why did you ride illegal bikes on a public road?

  • @allanfoster6965
    @allanfoster6965 Рік тому +4

    Heather and her shopping.
    Is this a woman thing? Asking for a friend,🤔😉👍

    • @savagepro9060
      @savagepro9060 Рік тому

      Men go shopping too. Just answered for a friend . . . . ♀📳♂---->>🏧💲

  • @alainfreedom3159
    @alainfreedom3159 Рік тому

    Your last video will be when they activate your nano chip from the poisoned needle by a simple wifi signal - before 2030
    All muscle no brain