My Newbie Story of Buying a Used Bike - The Truth about my Devinci Wilson (Learn from my Mistake!)
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- Опубликовано: 14 мар 2018
- I am generally not a fan of buying used products, and this experience has made me more sure of that. But I did make a mistake that I don’t want any of you to make!
Make sure you really inspect the things you buy used! I have had to do a lot of work on my Carbon Devinci Wilson, and it has been pretty frustrating.
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“I only rode it 10 times” But it was through WW2
I rode it 10 times the previous owner rode it across the entire continent twice hahahah
@@marcuslim3468 rode it 9 times and crashed it once, ummmmm yeah rode it 10 times ......yeah thats the ticket!!
10 times is ten times to be fair 😂
Lol
@@m_d7302 lol
"I only rode it 10 times" bruh did you case every jump on redbull rampage or what
😂
5 hour trip one way just to spend 5 min looking at the bike not even bothering to check it out. i dont think the right question is "are used bikes worth it?"
I bought a 2nd hand Road bike, I checked it for 10minutes, couldn't see any cracks, so I bought it. When I came back home I knocked it over and the bike broke. When I had it checked if it could be welded again (bike was aluminum alloy) the mechanic said there were alot of internal cracks.
Well he admited his mistake. But the original owner still lied to him and screwed him over hard. What an asshole.
420th like keep it that way
@@falkenfluegel Forreal.
Yeah. People who aren't used to road trips are, for whatever reason, in a hurry to get back to familiar terrtitory.
New places, it's scary to people. So what if one had to wait for a ferry?
I'll sleep at the harbour if the choice is losing a $1000+ dollars.
Remember kids, at the end of the day YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING!!! If you don't feel comfortable with your purchase... DON'T BUY IT!!
Excellent advice. This is surprisingly hard, especially if it's your first bike. I've bought three used bikes, all in decent condition, but looking back at the situations with the experience I have now, I should not have gotten at least one of them. I was rushed, I knew the sellers had other people lined up to look at the bikes, and they were my first bikes (first hardtail, first FS, first race bike). On the other hand, I don't feel that the sellers were trying to rip me off, I just didn't have enough experience to really gauge the condition of the bikes I was getting and I was rushing to making a decision because I thought I had already made up my mind. The upside, if you want to call it that, is that I've learned a hell of a lot more of bike maintenance and buying new (and used) parts that I would have if I had bought new bikes. I honestly also think it has helped my riding because new shiny bikes would most likely have caused me to ride way too carefully in order not to damage them.
@@henrikw377 I also made a mistake of buying a bike without thinking too much. I got a 2013 specialized rockhopper with a red black color way and it's pretty cool and all but the thing is that I drove 2 hrs to get there and I didnt take much time to look at it. So when i got home I discovered the shifting was a little weird, the forks bleed a little bit, and the brakes dont work. At first I thought that it would be fine and that I would fix it especially since I bought it for only 170 and it even had a wireless computer from specialized. But then I realized that it was too big I'm 5,9 and the bike frame is a xl with 29" tires so I'm just gonna sell it. So next time I'm gonna think more about buying a new used bike.
Yep. No one is doing a favor by taking your money. If you tend to be impulsive, bring a friend who isn’t emotionally invested in The purchase and remember, there will always be more. I recently spent two months checking craigslist daily before the motorcycle i wanted came along. I mean, several of the model i was after came up but none felt right till the one i ended up with. Glad i waited.
This is definitely good advice. I think we have all bought shit used that we shouldn't have. For whatever reason or another. But I also think its kind of good to screwed at least once so you know how it feels and then learn from that. You get better and better each time. Theres nothing worse than driving 4 hours home regretting the purchase u just made lol. Live and learn my friends.
Bought an used trek 8000 series about 4 years ago. Until now I only changed the chain, cassete and the front suspension (the original one was a coil spring and I changed to air). I took about 2 hours talking with the seller and also told him that I would like to see him to ride the bike, so I could see if he shifts ok, could jump over some obstacles... Do that and you will be fine
trusting that people are generally honest when it comes to money.. that was your first mistake
Unfortunately this is true...
When its $2500 i would check every screw every millimeter of the bike fuck it id rather buy a solid $300 bike
Why would u even be arsed about 2.5 k 😂😂😂😂😂
@@bananasstuff3344 just because i have 2500 dollars doesnt mean I have to use it all up in 1 thing
@@grege68 I still do it even if the bike is $50!
only rode it 10 times.......oh oops, i forgot to mention those 10 time's were at world cups. LOL
...and I didn't say what the previous half dozen owners did with the bike...
💯😂🤣
ewanok piss off
lmao!
@ewanok it was problapy his autocorrect
I was anxious and worried when I only spent $600 on a used 2010 Specialized stumpjumper....i can't imagine spending $2500 on a bike that didn't look cleaned up and dang near brand new condition.
Thankfully my used bike turned out to be in great condition. I just hope nothing breaks in a week lol.
i just did the same thing but it was practically a new (in condition) 2010 stump jumper comp... i sold both of my road bikes and bought that for about $400
Just bought at 2007 Specialized Enduro Pro with extra bits n bobs on it for £600... looks in good-nick but I have an agonising weeks wait to find out as it’s shipped from over seas 😳
Just saw your bikes in your garage when I watched your video on Walmart electric bike,.. man I see your crazy ass all over the place, been following you forever to... you’re the shiznit!
@@redpilledpatriot8484 lol...thanks for watching.
I got a 2020 stumpjumper st and I think it's great. I've had it for a year and it seems pretty durable (the only problems I had were the breaks needed to be bleeded so badly when I first got it and the lockout on my rear suspension stopped working after about 6 months but to be fair, I haven't got it tuned up yet)
This should be title “How Not to buy a used Bike.”
so you basically got screwed because you didn't take the 20 mins to have a look at it...
i couldn't imagine giving someone $2500 for a bike and not even riding it first. the whole situation in this video just pissed me off lol
The person selling the bike had plenty of time to "look at it" as well as , well, having owned it should be able to at least give more accurate information. It is certainly good advice to check out a used product before a final purchase.
It would make it harder in in some circumstances, like in the video, where someone would have to travel a long distance and spend money just to look at something only to find out the seller was flat out lying.
So he's admitted his mistake and took the time to shoot a vid to pass on the experience and mistake. As you READ in the title. How about showing displeasure with the lying creep who lied through his teeth knowing Jordan would be driving for 5 hours BEFORE there was any way he could know about the problems? No, let's kick our fellow cyclist while he's down after a rotten experience. Nice.
@@JPDC624 I'm not kicking no one. Cost of education here and he's paid for the course in life to learn that maybe due diligence comes with a bit more than mere travel time and a few pictures.
Bill Jensen Then again, when you're trying to sell your bike you just want it out. Now @PD, some people aren't hardcore techy/parts savy. Or just don't care in the end. For example, I pride myself in my rigs, but there is one funny thing I've got going on at the rear, I'm using a 6mm Phillips head machine screw for my caliper. Why because I needed a weird size, and it was easier to cut that down then get a 6mm hex head. And finally, ha it was probably running just fine. Wheels need a true, nbd, rotor bent (you can true those too). Basically he ducked up. Didn't look it over after seeing the first obvious as hell sign, paints off cranks, she's been ridden!
That guy must still be laughing.
Alec Guarneri and still
Jekkuu and still
Maxton Ik and still
and still
He is laughing louder now
Sold my bike after literally riding it 5 times and twice on trail because of lifestyle changes. The new owner drive 2 hours and sent me a thank you for taking care of the bike
@E-beggar-In-Bangkok 2018 lol
lifestyle changes=gained weight
#1 rule: Sellers lie.
bartering is an art... art takes a few mistakes to learn.
People* wether it be resumes or IG feeds
theres like 1% of sellers that are honest
You paid 2500 for this...bruh?
$25.00
Mike Suzio he paid 2500 hundred dollars bro lol
@@joshuachavers9249 omg thought the going rate is around $40-$60 not 2 thousand dollars
@Jeremy R 2 thousand and five hundred is just sorta alot for a footpedal is this an ebike with some kinda engine/rechargable battery???? those fat tire or foldable ebike things look pretty sick
@@mikesuzio2566 40-60 will get you a Wal-Mart bike so have fun the one down hill run you get on it lol
Yes they're worth it if you're smart at buying
As a automotive and pedal mechanic. Take. Your. Time. Spend £100 for the next ferry and inspect properly £2.5K is worth alot more than 5 mins...
@@THEGEEK2001 and if it doesn't end up being all that its cracked up to be at least you get to spend 0.5-1 hour in a new town exploring
All that damage and it still was rideable, must have been a great bike when new
No1 rule of thumb when dealing with the used market: the other person is ALWAYS LYING!
They can be honest, it happens and thats fine. Just always be prepared for them to be blatantly dishonest and dont act surprised.
Most people have a bad experience with the used market that scars them forever and its almost always a politeness thing. Dont be scared to scrutinize, ask questions, and say NO
And don't even assume dishonesty, normal ignorance or forgetfulness is just as problematic
@@desposyy you're right, but buying something major on the used market is not an exercise in decency, at least for me.
I'm out there to get a good deal. If I have to shark a poor soul who let's me get that $2k bike for $700, so be it. I'm never seeing them again. 9 times out of 10 they'll be after your money
Buying used stuff is an art of its own.
But speaking for my home country germany, I always advice everybody to look for used bikes.
There are so many dudes with to much money, who buy super fancy bikes.
Than realize that riding a bike is actually sort of hard and just don't use them.
So many friends of mine bought bikes that were used maybe three times,
but still lost all of their value.
Even bying crashed bikes can be advicable. One of my friend got a Cannondale Lefty for 1000€ cause the owner had crashed on his second ride.
Besides the scratches there was nothing wrong with that bike.
Also ich hab noch nie Probleme mit gebrauchten bikes oder teilen gehabt. Wer solche Defekte nicht ansatzweise erkennt trägt auch eine teilschuld.
Hab mir heute noch witzigerweise den LRS gekauft über Kleinanzeigen, habe den Verkäufer mit Fragen gelöchert und Videos verlangt vom Lauf bezüglich Höhen Seitenschläge...
Hat alles perfekt funktioniert und ich bin glücklich
Yeah, my friend got a deal for a literally unused specialized demo 8 s-works for 7 grand, the guy probably spent between 15 and 20 building it.
Really true.
true dat, mien liebe freund. Or they use it once and decide mtb is not 4 me, but sometimes they want the almost new price :-(
Is there any web sites for second hand bikes?
That bike is glad AF that you bought it! Personally, I love the experience of rebuilding used bikes.
ya it is a cool thing making bikes back to mint condition again
Good on you for taking the time and really putting your sweat equity into the bike. That makes the bike yours truly and you learn a lot about taking care of it, which is very important.
Definitely but not for $2500!
yeah i bet everytime the previous owner took it out the shed the bike just screamed PLEASE NO MORE IT HURTS
Dude, you did a hell of a job! It's great to see that no matter what was with this bike and what it has been through you didn't give up on this bike and made it run like new again!!! Big thumbs up!
8:34, 4th grade music class with recorders.
I think the best way to learn how to buy a used bike is to buy a bad one. I've bought a lot of used bikes over the years. Even the Bronson I ride right now was used. I definitely have learned to really look at every thing closely. Anything that seems a little odd, look at closer. Oh, and never buy one at night! It so much harder to see issues when the lighting isn't good.
good advice! True on the idea of learning from mistakes, I won't be making these mistakes in the future for sure! So then I can make sure I get better buys in the future
I've been meaning to do a video on how to buy a used bike online. I've learned a lot over the years. Your video inspired me to consider making it again.
Hopefully I don't have buy a bad one and can instead use this video as a stand in
B1KER that would be great
Never buy a second hand without any inspection done by yourself.
“I like to apply my own creativity” to paint the rear triangle in the original factory colors
“Once I took care of all the bugs, I found out I bought a stolen bike!”
nah i doubt it was stolen owner just abused it didn't repair or maintain and just when it was on the cusp of being noticeably damaged he sold it
I believe that. Someone with deep pockets probably didn't even know much about bikes bought it , abused the shit out of it with no maintenance whatsoever then exactly what ur saying , it was just starting to look slightly beat and not perform as well so they sold it.
Yes 50% and no 50% - but avoid investing big time and travel, being too excited can be a disadvantage for anyone buying 2nd hand stuff. Your already invested in the purchase by travelling and it is hard to turn away - added to that pressures like time, another buyer on standby, rare items, kids, distractions, ferries, planes etc can sway focus away from the actual purchase and the condition of the bike. Totally understandable - rule of thumb trust no-one in sales, double check things yourself and don't be afraid to walk away or make an offer that works for you. That being said just enjoy the bike - you have done some nice upgrades and repairs to your satisfaction - you probably learnt a lot of things about frames, shocks and suspension that buying new would not have shown you. What you lost in $$ you gained in wisdom - just apply same principles to cars, houses etc and you will be way in front.
PS. I actually had similar experience buying sight unseen via ebay 10 years ago on a giant atx2 DH bike my first DH bike $1600 AUD - the alu frame had actually been snapped between down tube and bottom bracket but the repair had been done by a pro - the repair welds were super regular and it had been gussetted with plates either side so was as strong if not better than original. the bike overall had copped lots of abuse - but it held on quite well - strong enough to handle my riding at the time. I was a little bummed as I committed to buy and the item did not meet all my expectations when I went to pick it up. I went through with the purchase anyway as I needed a DH bike and heavy duty DH bikes were very $$$ or not common. I used the bike for many rides and the big bits never let me down and handled all the jumps and drops I could throw at it riding with friends - the minor disappointment on purchase was quickly forgotten on all the fun, thrills and laughs I had using it.
This is probably the best comment on this video 👏👏 thank you for being polite and sharing your story
The guy that sold you the bike sounds like a real piece of work.
Damn dude, sorry you had to deal with so many messed up things on that Wilson! The seller should be ashamed for representing that as running well! Using the wrong length bolts, binding the coil on the shock, dented rims and a leaking brake lever is unforgivable to not mention. You should out this guy on Pinkbike if that is where you found it.
I've bought a few used bikes off Pinkbike in the past few years including a high end DH bike (Norco Aurum Carbon C7.1, Fox Factory, Shimano Saint and full RF SixC build). My keys:
1) Only buy locally used in person (or within say 2 hour drive, like Whistler from Vancouver), this way a trip to see the bike will not make you feel pressure to buy it.
2) Do not buy on the first visit, at least take an hour or two to think about it and come back to look again. This avoids rush purchases.
3) Research how to inspect the key components, especially on a DH bike, like fork bushings/damper condition/stanchion condition, headset/hub/BB/frame/shock mountain hardware, shock damper condition, rim condition, brakes, frame for damage and play in pivots etc.
4) Be prepared to walk away always. Don't talk yourself into getting something if it doesn't feel right.
Thanks for posting this Jordan!
Sucks, but these days it seems everyone lies.
People have been lying since people have Been, dude!
See: Adam / humanity starting creation myth!
Seconding @hobmarg -- this was no accident on the part of the seller. OR they stole the bike and didn't know jack in the first place-- either way, I feel you should put a warn everyone else who this seller is.
the buyer should also be ashamed for not inspecting the bike properly and not buying what he initially wants...
hobmarg pl
In the beginning you say: „I don’t have as much money to spend.“ Then you buy a used bike in poor condition for 2500$ and replace nearly every part of it 🙈
It takes alot to be this honest about your mistakes, thanks for the video man.
Always have the seller meet you at the local bike shop, then while there have a bike mechanic look over it and let you know which is wrong with it.
JakeHarthill 167 great idea!
Jordan Boostmaster thanks! I've used that concept before, and it seems to work great.
I always slip my local mechanic a $20 to have a solid look at it or bribe him with a bottle of Jack Daniels. Though I do like helping local bike shops as it can be slim for them in the winter months.
YoungRe3hunnid well that's a interesting situation, so then make sure you go to a trusted bike shop
Lol, bike mechanic! You guys are hilarious.
Buying used, assuming the value is right of course, is one of the best decisions one with a passion for cycling can make. Used purchases and rebuilding/restoring used bikes and components I have purchased was what made me discover my passion for bicycle mechanics. Viewing this video it seems to me that you probably learned a lot about bikes through all of this, and at the end of the line have ended up with a pretty special bike to call your own. If that isn't worth it, I don't know what is.
Tyblorp Bounspleef Yours is the best comment on here! I agree one hundred percent!
Bang on there. That is a wonderful statement , it sums up the last two years for me Cheers
Great point but I'd still negotiate the price then, 2500 for such condition is just overkill.
"I don't know how you can do that to a bike?" I don't know how you could miss all those issues with a bike.
thanks for sharing your experience of buying a used bike. informative and entertaining video. keep it up mate!
Only missing a spoke? After 10 rides hmmmm
Well depends how insane you are.
I broke three in a day.
Do bike actually break that fast? Maybe he meant 10 high speed crashes?
gytis dramblewolfskis expensive bikes are like foreign whips they are expensive and need maintenance
Then why buy extremely expensive? What's the plus ? only Weight?
For me i think its very worth it, i always make sure the owner knows that i plan to inspect all the pivots and hardware within the bike and need atleast 30 minutes to inspect the bike, i also try to keep it close because i feel if its further away im more obligated to purchase it, i picked up a custom gt sanction for 1500 with gx 1x11, dvo topaz, trp quadiem, some plus tires (not 100% on plus yet lol), overall i think if your very careful you can some good deals but i do understand why buying new is good, i think for newer or less experienced buyers new is the way to go but if you know what to look at you can score some sweet deals!
^
That is a good way of doing it!
Well said marsh!!
You have plus tyres on a sanction? How do they fit? It was never meant to take that size wheel
NEVER buy used CF without having it inspected by a professional with the proper equipment (NO, you don't have it). A frame or even rims can be completely compromised to the point that it is entirely unfit to be ridden, even on flat level asphalt, without ANY visible signs of that damage.
The wilson always remind me of the legend, Steve Smith.
also, regardless of the scam, it makes me happy that abused bike is now in your hands. It finally had the love it deserved.
Hey Jordan, just re-watching this after your new sponsor bike video. Awesome how things turned all fine in the end for you! Contrats!
I think that if you are new into mountain biking, then buying used might not be so bad, but as you get more experienced and learn more about bikes, I would say buying new makes more sense generally speaking. What are your thoughts?
Jordan Boostmaster have someone with a lot of experience working on bikes come with you because there are a lot of issues that people who don't work on bikes regularly won't notice
I'd say it's the other way around. A new bike is going to be serviced by the shop that sold it to you, as long as they're good people, it's better.
A used bike with potential problems is only going to be a good deal for someone who knows a lot about them and has had experience with the problems.
Then again depends on who rides the bike and the syle of mtb like we rarely here road bike horror stories
Personally, I would only buy used from a LBS, if they sell with a warranty (even a short one). That way I could expect that at least it won't require investment for a while.
Jordan Boostmaster I think budget is the first question, because many can’t afford the money for a new bike.
I’ve been riding a long time. I can’t ride as well as you btw...you tear up the northwest. Im more of a XC wildlife ecologist now that I don’t want to miss work from wrecking. I take allot of pictures and write in my journal between the hills and jumps. I’m from Washington, and I love riding here.
Ive been riding for almost thirty years. I know my lengths, dimensions and angles that fit my riding style. I am six feet tall, but I have a really short torso and long appendages. I can ride a medium or an XL if the angles are right.
With any used bike purchase in this price point, you need to meet the seller at a bike shop and pay the shop to inspect the bike and see what recommendations they have in regards to issues and things that need to be replaced. Then you can negotiate a good and fair price with the seller. If they are unwilling to do that with you, then move on.
Thanks for sharing that story, it really is really important to have a test longer test ride!
I am your fan and now much more, you was not disappointed with the fact that the seller said there was only one broken spoke and the bike was not only destroyed but wrong size and changed swing arms. You are very spiritually evolved, if it happens to me I would ask for my money back...
Your channel is so amazing!
As someone who's bought many used items, the *_absolute most important thing_* is to take plenty of time; don't be in a rush. A lot of the things you mentioned would've been apparent with a thorough once-over. Believe me, it took me exactly once to make an expensive mistake & never get burned again. At least you got it kicking butt now!
New bike - Big money up front, No personality until upgraded or customized. Will work amazingly well! You get to determine its service history.
Used bike - What a deal!!! Now get ready to spend some serious time and money on it, or try not to that's always hilarious. You end up loving to hate it most times.
Custom Build - You can buy piece by piece. Never need to upgrade, if you take your time researching what you want. Find a frame you like and only buy parts that really make you tingle downstairs. The tease of waiting really makes you just love the hell out of the bike once its up. You'll keep it forever!
seriously, at the end the bike looks super mint! especially with the bronze painted handle bar!
Was considering a used bike. Now I have a lot more to think about, more questions to ask. Your vid is a big help, learning from you mistakes. THX.
Buy nice, or buy twice ;-)
King Rat my grandpa has said that dozens of times lol. After being burned on some deals like this it’s my motto. I will never buy a used anything ever again.
jake feeman you can buy used... just make sure it's nice ^^
Can't afford to be cheap
Word brother.....
Or; Poor cannot afford to buy cheap
This is similar to the story of my enduro bike. Bought used online and it was one thing after another. I think I’ve got it dialed in now, but only after spending a lot more money! You’ve inspired me to make my own vid telling the story 🤘🏻
Jordan Boostmaster, you are Profi brother, I wasn't watching till the end ,but I'm so sad about your story and understand you 1000%.. hopefully you are happy now :)
I am so glad I made a 20 minute test ride on my bike when I bought it. That Experience really sounds like one that isnt too recomandable. Thanks for sharing your story!
I buy used mountain bikes and they work fine .At least for me😆
Bike looks great after all you’ve done to it 👍👍
I actually have had a near flawless used bike buying experience. I bought a scott gambler from a DH park, it's old but I really do love it. Can't wait to ride it this summer!
That’s an amazing experience actually. I am fixing up two “cheap” used 24” mountain bikes for kids. But they are not cheap! Frame chips and a small dimple to fix. Many parts broken. I ended up am spending almost as much to fix them as a new ones. But I am learning all the parts and what to buy and replace. And the finished bikes will have top components! That will help me get the next great 26” and larger bikes for my children, myself and friends.
Finally, I did the exactly same process to clean and repaint the used bikes I buy like you!
8:29 battle cry of the DH
10:06 how the bike looks in the end :)
Mattias Bergstedt but the bars are different
This past weekend I was getting prepared to drive an almost 2000km round trip to pick up a supposedly near-new bike, because the savings far outweighed the cost of fuel and accommodation. Then, almost as if it was a sign, Trek reduced their prices on the Friday - only one day before I was going to leave. So with that price drop I couldn't justify the travel and risk with the second-hand bike and decided to buy new locally instead, with all the LBS support benefits. After watching this video i'm glad that I did!
I miss BC grew up there and used to ride some of the best singletrack on my old Raleigh, bought used and I had to replace everything on it. Ended up being a great bike. You definitely turned lemons into lemonade and the finished result looks like a fantastic bike! I think it's easy to be so excited about buying something, not to mention the guy told you it was hardly used so you weren't looking for defects. Live and learn and that is probably the best lesson here, to look before you leap, check everything. Same goes for cars and potential partners. Love those yellow Mavvic rims and the bike is really cool, looks like a great performer especially now that you've dialed everything in. Plus I'm sure a lot of knowledge was gained rebuilding it. Just bought my first full suspension bike, can't wait for it to show up and I have lots of plans for it. You have built a really badass bike and the custom touches work well. Who knows maybe you could have a side business rebuilding high-end bikes and selling them for big bucks?
Some advice. Work on your own equipment as often as you can. Watch as many videos as you can, and get assistance whenever you can. The more you fix and work on your own bikes, the more you'll learn, and the greater your attention to detail will become.
I bought a 50$ diamondback octane 24in, and have been riding it for the past 4 years
Same. Bought a 26 inch Jeep Compass mtb for 40 USD. I've had it for half a decade as a hybrid. I needed to convert some parts but I love it.
I often wondered how much abuse an expensive Mt bike can handle. Holy crap ! That explains it! Thanks for sharing!
For some reason, I'm eatching this for the fourth time. It's so entertaining.
I'm a pro mechanic and I frequently buy used, but I have the ability to tear anything down and inspect it in great detail anywhere. The real issue isn't if you should buy used, of course you should! The real issue is if you have the resources to get any vehicle properly inspected, no matter what it is. If you can't get it inspected, it's likely not a good idea to buy it unless you take the time to seriously research the item and pay close attention while inspecting it. Also? You could move the brake caliper mount and not add the wheel spacer. Just a thought.
Being able to fix stuff yourself and have the tools to do so at your disposal is also a big plus. Any person into bikes will need to spend at least $150-$200 on tools, after that it's mostly just replacement parts.
@@TheCraftyTech that makes no sense your back hurt but now ride mini bikes. That's gonna hurt you're back even more
The Best Is People Who Think Their Bike Is Worth MORE Than It Really Is ..... An Unserviced Bike Is a 500$ Bill Easy .
I braught a 2017 norco aurum aluminum for 1500 AUD second hand best purchase I ever made
bike looks good! some lessons learned, but its definitely YOUR bike now, mad flavour
Wow, that guy really screwed you hard dude. So sorry to hear you had to go through it all and thankyou for sharing your experience which has helped me and I'm sure many many others
Damn, this sounds like a Frankenstein bike with parts and faults all over the place.
BUT
you've showed that it can turn out good.
Awesome how you restored all those parts.
I love it when people invest some time to do stuff by their own. 👍🏼
I bought a used trek road bike the retails for about 600-800 in shops for 150 and I haven’t had a problem with it in over a year of using it
I had a rear brake rub I could never get rid of until I saw your spacer trick in this video... Fixed in 2 minutes now! It sure looks like the original hub but I guess it isn't 😅 Thanks man.
Dude I fell in love with that gold n black color scheme!
cant wait for the full bike check bro, looks sweet so far 👌
ya thanks, it gonna be so mint in a few weeks or so!
The bike looks sick!.
That bar looks great with the colorway I think those kind of highlights look amazing with colorful bikes, same way the green looks good
This helped heaps, ended up getting a used polygon Siskiu d6 that has been heavily modified and is awesome. The dude who I bought it off of put a 150mm fork on the front to go with the 120 out back
yeah, buying new things all the time will definitely help the planet.. especially those metal bike parts that don't get nearly as recycled as your 1k iPhone or whatever. Fix over buy and appreciate.
Thank you. I was kinda sorta thinking I spent too much buying a new bike on sale recently. Not anymore.
I’ve watched this multiple times for no reason
I bought a used rocky mountain dirt jumper with custom parts. Only thing I replaced was a hydraulic brake line. Rides like a dream.
New bikes get old anyway. Might as well buy used.
Tech In Action I mean you never know the owner can like put bumb’s in the tire
100% I ALWAYS buy stuff like this used.. the key is, that you NEED to know your "stuff" about what it is you're looking at.
...if you don't, get someone to go with you who does!
Creative Filmmaker no wtf that’s an awful idea
@Creative Filmmaker lol
Liam Len someone took their brakes off and ran dirt merchant
Appreciate the video! You gave a LOT of us a ton of things to think about.
I bought a 2011 pivot firebird in august of 2020. I really enjoy this bike it's a 170mm 26" "enduro" bike. It rides like a trail bike, I have done everything from xc races to days at the park with it. Shortly after purchasing it, I discovered that new cranks were needed. After my first season of owning and riding it hard, I found a crack in the rear triangle. Bike Zone was able to find me a new rear triangle which was sweet. The only thing I'm thinking of replacing are the old formula breaks. My bike was heavily upgraded when purchased. All and all with maintenance I'm about $2500 into the bike.
Nice bike!!
Happy ridding
thx for the video. Thumbs up for letting others know what can happen if we don't take our time to expect the goods before purchase.
I feel your pain bro. Ive had the same scenario happen to me. I was looking all over for a used bike and couldn't find one. I finally lined up a bike to go see, and was so desperate to get a bike so i settled for it. Worst mistake i ever made, i bout the bike for X amount of dollars and ended up spending 2x what i paid for it, just getting the thing ridable. I finally managed to sell it, so this time i was patient and spent an hour inspecting the bike and landed a smoking deal
Wait a minute, you're the guy who broke the Norco? LOL I remember that video from years ago
Fantastic video!
Great video. Thank you for sharing your experience. That bike was welI used, and obviously had parts replaced. I bought many used bike parts over the years. Some almost new, and some in pretty rough shape. I enjoy being a mechanic though, so I always thought of it as a challenge and a learning experience. The really good stuff always made the hunt worth it though.
The rule I followed was if it's more than $50, can I get it new for that price or cheaper? I never bought a whole used bike though, just frames and parts.
Chains, tires, tubes, brake cables, pads, rotors and chain rings, I always bought new though. No point in putting your trust in those things if they are used.
The saddle and pedals are not a good thing to judge the age of a bike with though. When you find a saddle you like, and a set of pedals you like, use them on all of your "new" bikes.
You really need to spend time talking to the seller though. I met some one time that were obviously not in the know about bikes. I bought a vintage frame and fork, with a few other good bits from the scrap pile for $20 (parts I still have, more than 15 years later); they told me that the Canadian Tire Supercyle they had, was worth $1500... This is the good stuff man... I'd need like $900 for it though...
By its very nature a DH bike will be abused and pushed to its limits so therefore I would never ever purchase a used DH bike.
The FPV Life yep,
DH bike i would probably never buy anyways but for sure not used.It is very RARE you get a great deal on a bike, they are sooo over priced these days that even old bikes cost too much.
OugaBoogaShockwave Depends could find one with little use and new biker that took it easy..so you might be able to find a used gem...finding a good used bike takes some time but can well be worth it.
Only thing to buy used is an old road bike off craigslist to fix up for general use.
I buy used dh bike about a week ago week ago XD it has 2 owners when i buy it.first owner race it/service it every 2h second owner buy it and drive few times a track then he think its not my thing to drive dh and sell it to me (owned 1month) first look a bike was good not scratch at all in bike and forks/rear shock arent leaking and forks seals seems to my eye new! Chain and sprockets looks very good condition, same thing the brakes. Rear tire is new/front one ok. He give me with the bike: new front shock springs yellow/red , 5 new maxxis tire tubes, different angle triple tree, new front mudguard, new ish front wheel (whole thing) with new maxxis tire. I payed 800usd the bike with about 230usd value parts with it i think its a good deal !! Not stolen bike! Sure about that (Commencal supreme dh 2010 (red white) one day i will buy new one best to best dh bike!! Greetings from Finland!!
This is why at my limited experience I won't buy used at the moment
To me it is worth it, my dad bought a 2012 ibis full carbon fiber bike for 2k back in 2014 and it runs flawlessly
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. Sometimes expensive mistakes like this are the most educational lessons.
I think you should have anodized the MAG 30 rims bronze, would have matched and complimented the bars
lmaooo he saw you coming pal 😂😂😂
Hey Jordan I’m kinda in the same boat you were. I just bought a Kona Abra Cadabra. It’s kind of a enduro/ trail bike I mean it’s got 26 inch tires but around 160mm of travel. I have nothing but problems. First the second gear in from drive train would slip. Some bolts were stripped out on the magic link and the front fork was ceasing. Then I go to Moab and a spoke breaks and gets stuck between my brake pad and rotor so it totally screwed my rear caliper up. I’m almost 1500$ in on a 800$ bike and I’m so upset but I can’t wait to get it back from the shop cause I feel like it has potential. Also I like your channel man keep up with the videos!
Thanks for these kind of videos, it's helpful to see how many parts of a bike can be broken. Still i was surprised that the price of fixing it was a 1000. I thought it would've been way more.
Anyhow I'm a newb in this, I've did some mountain biking in the past but more road cycling. And I was looking around for 2nd hand mountain bike with a hard tail. Seeing that the bike i was looking for was from 2009 made me think.. maybe i should look at brand new bikes. I bought a new bike for a 100,- more. So let's see what's going to happen, anyway..i'm excited :)
Exactly, how was this thing treated, the question that prevents me from buying anything or even getting married 😅🤣🤣
A reading from Ray Charles autobiography in which he purchases a downhill bike.
stevie wonder was going to buy that devinci wilson bike but he took one look at the advertisement and changed his mind.
Whenever you wanna buy something, don't rush. If you can ask if you can meet at a bike shop to have it looked at.
Awesome bike bro!❤️🤜🏻
The fuel cost was more than the bike 😂😂
previous owner: yeah like i said Barley used *has flashback of him crashing into a bush and rolling down a hill*
I know this is an old video, but just to clear a little bit up. That carbon main stay (On the Wilson the upper stay is actually the primary link) is very common on early Wilsons. Devinci didn't recall the aluminum ones, but anyone who had a loud braking harmonic in the frame would get a free carbon stay that looks exactly like that.
The bike looks sick nice job!