Got A New MTB? Things Everyone Does With A New Bike
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Buying a new bike is one of the most exciting things we can do as mountain bikers. There's no feeling that compares to bringing a bike home from your local bike shop or unboxing one. You'll probably want to get out and ride it as soon as possible, but be patient, there are a few things you'll need to do first. Neil Donoghue offers advice on how to set up and inspect your new bike before its maiden voyage.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Don’t Rush It
1:56 - Sort Your Gears
2:29 - Tubeless Setup
3:36 - Remove Safety Stickers
4:18 - Instagram It!
4:55 - Take It For A First Ride!
5:39 - Ride With A Multitool
6:44 - Go Mad Washing It
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Great video, very helpful. I've just got back into mountain biking, since 2007. Treated myself to a 2022 Specialized Enduro. Looking forward to getting out and getting fitter.
Just ordered a Propain Tyee 6 AL. My first new bike in 7 years, can't wait. Great tips btw!
Wanted to upgrade my bike so I bought a Trek roscoe 9
The last new bike i Brought was my 2021 Orbea Alma M30
Picked up a Kona El Kahuna at 50% off!
One more very important thing: writing down the serial number of the bike. In case it get stolen the police may help a little bit better
Wish I did this, mine was stolen and I can’t open a case without it.
I've started putting frame protection on any new bike. Not only does it help keep the frame looking great, it makes cleaning easy. I personally use Ride Wrap, but there are plenty of options available.
I would before dropping into a trail for the 1st time bed my brakes in, even if you bought it at a bike shop and they say they have done it.
Good idea and better to be safe than sorry! Ensuring your brakes are fully bedded in is a great idea
Why wouldn't you do it on your street? Why risk getting to a trail before even testing your brakes
I’ve never ever heard of a bike shop betting in your brakes. That makes zero sense.
@@EMTB17 A good bike shop will sell you a bike that is safe to ride out the door. If this hasn't been your experience, then it's time to find a new shop.
Did hear a few squeals in the video suggesting not done?
I ceramic coat all my bikes and apply frame protection tape where necessary. I always sit it in the front room in front of the telly for at least a week so the whole family can admire its beauty
I agree with everything except the Instagram part. Letting people know what you have is a good way for said people to take what you have.
I would add wrapping the frame. It doesn't cost much and will keep your bike looking nice for longer.
Yes definitely a good idea, especially if you travel with bikes in a van. Did you wrap your frame yourself or do you recommend your local bike shop?
@@gmbn I did it myself. Bought a piece of wrap for 20€, cut it and put it on the bike. Might not look perfect but it did its job and it cost like 1/5 of off-the-shelf kit. I'll take if off before spring and put a fresh one.
tailored bike wrap + bike shop fitting gets eye wateringly expensive , buying some sheets and doing the main risk areas yourself saves a fortune
Definitely do a full bike check of all bolts to ensure they're secure. Nothing more gut wrenching than having your bars turn in your hand because the stem bolts aren't fully tightened!
If your local shop is selling you bikes that have not been fully inspected and are safe to ride out the door, then find yourself a new shop.
i should have done this i have just bought a bike recently but i assumed they would have done that i had 6 full day rides on it before wondering why the back brake has play in it turns out the bolts on them were one turn off falling out 😮
I got myself a Rocky Mountain Growler 40 as a Christmas and promotion gift to myself. I've ridden it every single day I've had it so far and I love it!
Nice! Sounds like you made a good choice, have you done any upgrades yet?
@@gmbn none yet but I'll be converting to tubeless soon and possibly looking at getting some sintered pads!
I just picked up a new Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Elite Alloy and man is it a bad ass bike. Coming from an Orbea Laufey Hardtail going full suspension you can definitely feel the feedback from the trails much smoother. Can't wait to see what this year brings!
Got my first ever MTB day before yesterday. I got a big honzo dl on konas half off sale. I've been on one actual ride by myself outside of some piddly riding with the family, and it's definitely me limiting the bike, not the other way round. I love it so far! CHEERS!
Best to keep it within your limits especially if out on your own, when you go outside of them is when you wake up in the back of an ambulance. Push the limits, yes, but only by small amounts at a time.
Neil great vlog and love the new bike,great advice on what to do.
I just got a Trek fuel ex 8 gen 5
Bought the same bike, 3 years ago 😊
I got the green and black 9.8gx 😍
Nice advices 👍 However, I would strongly recommend not to forget burn in period especially for the brakes, because the very first brakings, they will be quite far from full power!
Just picked up a Vitus Escarpe 29 AMP! Got it on huge sale before international orders were discontinued from Wiggle. Now i just need to wait until the snow melts here in Minnesota USA. Can't wait!!!
I just bought a perfect black 26" MONGOOSE Fireball SS Jirt Jumper.
Then I stripped the black Paint off and POLISHED the Alloy Frame to a MIRROR Finish.
Now it looks WOW!!
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@@gmbn It was really easy. All I did to the bare Aluminium Frame was.
1: I RUBBED the bare Aluminium Frame with a SCOTCHBRITE PAD with WD-40 for 1 x HOUR.
2: Then I used AUTOSOL Metal Polish for another 1 x HOUR and PRESTO it was Finished in 2 HOURS.
Then I painted the Forks RED... The bloody STICKER KIT for the Bike is $140.00 from America to Australia.
So I printed my own MONGOOSE Fireball and RST Dirt Stickers for the Frame and Forks for $55.
I bought a new PRINTER and Sticker Vinyl and now I can make other Stickers for the Bike as well.
@@x5-acousticguitarstuff.2 yeah but how long did the actual paint stripping take?
@@janeblogs324 I lightly Sanded the GLOSS PAINT first... 5 Minute.
And I used a CAUSTIC PAINT STRIPPER.
1: I Brushed it on in Sections and Waited for the Reaction.
2: Then I Applied more Paint Stripper to a SCOTCHBRGHT PAD and Rubbed onto the Paint as well. That was Very Effestive.
After the FIRST PROCESS was finished then I WASHED the FRAME with Water and Dried it to see where I was at.
3: I REPEATED the Above STEPS again and 99% of the Paint was Removed.
4: I then RUBBED the FRAME hard with A SCOTCHBRITE PAD with lots of WD-40 and that removed the last of the PAINT and completely SMOOTHED the ALUMINIUM ready for the POLISH.
5: USING a MICRO FIBRE CLOTH and AUTOSOL Polish I RUBBED the FRAME fairly hard and FAST.
And in a FEW SECONDS you can see the FRAME becoming a MIRROR FINISH.
6: AFTER each Section I used a NEW CLOTH to remove the BLACK POLISH..
I was expecting it to take WEEKS.
But it was Finisehed in one Day and it looks ABSOLUTELY UNREAL.
Valuable information, Neil. Thank you.
I recently got a Marin Alpine Trail Carbon 2 which was my first carbon mountain bike. Thankfully the local shop suggested frame protection. I never thought about it on my aluminum bikes. Keep that bike looking new!
my scalps pedals have been on the bike for 12 years and the company didnt use grease, ive tried using a 4ft metal pole and the pedal still wont come loose. safe to say its siezed
Collected my new Atherton AM. last June, Checked it out but perfect build quality, cut bars to 760 width and away 😃One thing I wore a correct size Troy Lee helmet but it was never fully comfortable especially on the longer rides; tried a Smiths Forefront 2 at a bike shop in Shrewsbury, very nice fit purchased it and its made my rides so much more enjoyable, no discomfort...game changer...did home spray it to brighten it up & better match my bikes colouring.
I would especially make sure the wheels were tight, stem and seat post bolts were tight, and the pedals weren’t loose. Also remove those reflectors. In the United States they are required for sale. Have the bike shop take them off or remove them yourself.
Tip for drying the bike after washing, a pet or pc blower. It gets all the water off the bike and in-between hard to reach places and saves you a stupid amount of time. Use one for both my push bike and motorbike
Gifted myself a brand new Vitus Sommet 290 CRS!! Red/Black. First ever Enduro bike! I have done some of the prep work, but still need to do the tubeless setup, mudguard, go over the bolt torque settings, need a helmet, etc. Can't wait to go on my first ride!! Super Stoked!!
Very nice! Did you manage to get it in the sale? Where are you planning your first ride?
@@gmbn Yes!! I got it during Black Friday sale. Will be doing my first ride in my local trail Centre (15 mile away).
Happy New year
Happy New Year Clay! 🤘👊
Don't ride it like your previous bike, takes time to get dialled and set up correctly imo e.g. sag, tokens, tyre pressures etc before you hit the gnar. Take it easy for the first few rides.
And if it has different geometry, it's going to screw with your muscle memory, so definitely take it easy at first.
Added a steel hard tail to the collection! Ragley bigwig 🎉
We put them into the living room to make all necessary adjustments, first. A small Bike fit to determine if need anything changed, like stems, spacers, bars etc. I got myself a Marin Bobcat for 60% off and upgraded it with a decent fork for -70%. Bike parts are incredibly cheep rn. I wanted a fun bike with smaller wheel size for weekend trips in addition to my more downhill focused MTB and it does an amazing Job so far.
Just got a Canyon Spectral 29 AL 5 for Christmas. Great bike, but after the first ride, something started knocking and creaking. Not sure what the problem is, as the noise seems to be coming from everywhere, but it does not impacting the riding yet. Awesome vid as usual! 🤙
I remember someone said those are the cables going back from the frame in the bottom bracket area. Have a look at that
Might be cable tubes inside the frame, if so not a lot you can do really other than pay a bike shop to try to fix it (they'll know how and if it's possible). Bottom bracket could also need some attention, tightening up perhaps. Also check the recommended torque and use a torque wrench.
Thx for your help guys. I think I located the problem, it seems to be the brakes mostly... They are super loud, and I have to give those a bleed as well. I will check out the cables also, and maybe take it to a shop to get those bearings tight again! :)
For ride one I set levers to about 37 degrees. I also loosen all lever shift bolts slightly till i figure out where they are staying. Even with tools i hate stopping a bunch. Id rather move them by hand at first. I also putt saddle nose down till I figure out where I want it.
A very good point… remember to position the slant of the saddle before your first ride! I forgot to do that when I got my new bike in August and I was painfully reminded of my oversight throughout my 30km ride.
Luckily the bike shop i go to they basically take the bike apart and lube everything over again and check all the cables, etc and go for a couple mile ride when the bike comes in. You see employees all the time on the bike path next door. Doesn't make sense as to give someone a bike that has a shop warranty without checking it out first
After using a spray nozzle hosepipe (never a pressure washer) to wash a bike, use PTFE spray to expel water from the chain and gears, then clean/dry with a microfibre cloth (it will get oily, don't worry about it). Add chain lube after that. These days I just try to avoid the muddy puddles, then most of the time all I need to do when I get home is wipe some mud splatters off the frame with a damp cloth, job done.
I‘d add to put on a frame protector before the first ride. My newest bike is a Cannondale Scalpel SE (super nice, obviously)
New bike in the black Friday sales. Orange Crush mx. 1st bike in around 25years.
Very nice! Have you managed to take it out for a ride yet?
@@gmbn Yes, 3 rides, 20+ miles. Things have seriously changed. What happened to 3×7? 26in? Panaracer Smokes? Still remembered my local trails and I'm 10mins from Windhill, if I get the skills back.
Just got my myself a 2024 trek procaliber 8, to get myself back in the game after a few years out. My first dropper post on a bike. One of the cheapest hardtais I could find with boost through axles along with half decent kit.
I got a Gen 5 trek fuel ex 9.8gx for black Friday because I only work like
+1 on the limit screws. My TranceX2 had not even had the tension screw set at all, and the barrel adjuster was doing the job of one of the limit screws.
Not ideal! Always worth doing a once over after buying a new bike 🔧
Hambini says riding a Canyon is like riding a prison toilet!!😂😂
Try not scratch it on day 1 😢
100%
I got a specialized status 160. I ❤it
I am the proud owner of a brand new Canyon Strive CFR, i gave my son my 2021 Strive. Now he and i go ride together.
had my canyon neuron 6 about a month and apart from riding up and down the road after going tubeless I have resisted as I'm not happy with the db8 brakes (too chunky). bought 203mm hope rotors( and adapters ) but the ring bolts on the rear rotor scrape the massive calliper where it bolts to the frame. going to resolve this by taking the xt brakes off of my Grand Canyon 9 but need to wait for better weather as my garden is my work area. it will be worth the wait I'm sure! once complete I'll bike vault it.
My buddy just got a new bike, newbie, and I've forgot to grease the bolts, thanks for the reminder
Get a check list when you're going over the bike too. The most recent bike I bought, I thought I tightened even bit the stem was loose on the fork itself so the first big turn I took the handlebars turned but the fork did not and do I did not turn
Also with regards to photos. Don't give away any clues on social media where you're from and also it's a good idea to take at least a couple of date and time stamped photos because if the worst happens and some little low life nicks your whip then the insurers may ask for photo evidence that you owned said bike. We unfortunately had to do this last summer when my son's bike was stolen outside of his college
Nukeproof Giga RS for me. Heavily discounted from Wiggle at 40%.
There are a lot of great bikes for great prices at the moment!
They don't ship internationally anymore though...
@@janeblogs324 That's unfortunate. Luckily I'm UK based & got in the month they heavily discounted a lot of stock. Picked up some nice stuff. Hopefully that helped them to survive.
I havent but im thinking on buying an Orbea Occam H30 as my first full sus, it looks like a pretty good value for money.
If it comes from tredz,its not built properly and comes with free scratches!
Grease or anti-seize for fasteners/threaded components?
Norco Range VLT C2, but its' winter here so I have to wait till spring to ride it, unfortunately.
Picking up my new car or a fresh mtb are the two best feelings in the world 4 sure🔥
Nothing that compares to it! 🔥
Where can I buy that water sprayer you used at the end of the video to wash?😮😊
I didn't want to change bike but literally the last day of the year i cracked my 2014 Canyon Strive. Big big bummer, i am really happy in how much use i got out of it (4 years) but it still left this dread feeling...
I will sell almost everything off it (it's all pretty new stuff, i kept her up to date) and i'll need a new bike soon
Got my new Emtb yesterday 2023 cube 160 Action team waiting on frame wrap and new pedles coming for it before it goes out, but pure white outside in scotland woth frost and Edinburgh is snowing down there just now, but one thing i do want to know is with the shimano xt disks do they need sanded abit or they good to go as is? Oh and need a helmet that's something never worn before but been years since been on a bike can't believe the difference now to the old Atx ones etc soo different
Hey! Nice set of advice.
Recently got a new bike but being hesitant to use it during the winter mostly due to clothing. What are you wearing for this video?
Keep it up! 🤙🏻
We've made a video here to help with winter riding 👉 ua-cam.com/video/1B9xOeF7EKw/v-deo.html
I just bought my new mountain bike which is an Orbea Alma M20 2023
Polygon Syncline C5 carbon hardtail, video on assembly & first ride coming out soon on my channel. Planning a tubeless upgrade soon.
2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct
Hey ! can we have some details on your home made high pressure washer ?? (6:55)
Hey, it's a Worx Hyrdroshot: gmbn.eu/Hydroshot - all you ned to do is hook it up to a water source via a hose and you're good to go :)
I get a new bike tomorrow so yay.
NEW BIKE DAY IS THE BEST DAY!
@@gmbn agreed I love it. 😍
I got a new Vitus E-ESCARPE 290 VR Mountain Bike, so I'll be checking my nuts today ✌🏽
Hey I was just wondering is it worth buying a mud guard for an mtb
YT Capra Core 1 29er Black!
What model canyon is that?
Oops... my first ride was out of the shop and 12 miles home. Went in to get my daughter sized for her 1st grown up bike, ended up buying a Marlin 5 and had no other way of getting it home!
2:27 Not really a new bike, but a new wheelset. I've setup tubeless for the new set, and I found it troublesome to dry inflate. A mechanic recommended to apply the sealant right away, and after a few careful rotations, it inflated! It's true that it may go flat overnight, so I'd recommend to apply more than usual for the first time.
You need to use a paintbrush and paint sealant all around the beadseat of the rims
@@janeblogs324 Oh my, thank you! Gonna do that next time.
If you lose alot of air overnight no matter what you do. Put one new rimtape and go around 2x Times 😊
Don't forget to bed in your brakes before your first proper ride.
Trek Fuel Ex 8
cool
Canyon spectral 125 al 5
Epic hard tail Comp...3 months ago..
What should I do after buying a second-hand bike?
same
Exactly what you would do if it was brand new. Re-grease, check every bolt and torque them to the manufacturers specs if you can
If it's not near brand new I'd do full service because obviously no one does it when they sell the bike.
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Happy New Year!
Does a mud gaurd do anything
where did you get the frame protector from the chain ,forgot the proper name lol ?
it's a Top Chain Guide - many online bike shops sell these.
The Canyon comes with a chain stay protector out of the box! You can buy aftermarket ones though.
What about bedding the brakes?
Great suggestion!
Instagram it? Are you joking? 😂
no bedding brakes in???
2023 Co-op DRT 1.3. This is REI's house brand but seems to have pretty good components for the price point. Always wanted try out MTBing, did my first solo ride on a local trail to celebrate NYE, enjoyed every minute of it
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How do you post this the day I bought a new bike 🤨🙄
how to get sponsored ?
😅😅
Pretty poor indictment of manufacturers and retailers. For pre-owned bikes, always give the bike a thorough checkover. That said, as a motorcyclist and a cyclist, I wouldn't throw my leg over two wheels without first checking everything.
New bike, strip it down completely. Re-grease everything, Loctite everything else.
Invisi or ride wrap the frame, then re-built it.
Yes but, my Al frame last more than 5-10 years
yesterday i have washed my bike before new year😊
Starting the year fresh and clean! ✨
Most bikes out of the box come without grease yes, I'd rather have that than a bike tech put way too much grease where it's not necessary, also buy a torque wrench and torque EVERYTHING down, don't trust the factory or bike shops, humans are humans ...
Take off the suspension fork, and replace with rigid. 🦾