By dennismary.slave@gmail.com 
To buy new or not to buy new… that is the question! Maybe you’re looking for your first road bike or just want a new one, worry not! Armed with $500, Ollie set out to buy and test two affordable bikes, helping you make the right decision. Which bike is faster? Which is more comfortable? Which one is right for you? Sit back, take notes, and enjoy!
Welcome 0:00
The test 0:22
Budget new Bike 1:00
Budget old bike 1:37
Boardman test ride 2:33
Pinarello test ride 6:30
The results 11:18
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Which bike would you choose? Let us now in the comments 👇🚴
Rim brakes all the way….. yay .
What is up with those galoshes!??
I had a Boardman 8.9 Alu and for the money at any level you simply can not get better
So, at 00:30 an admission that sponsored videos are not impartial or honest about good and bad?
Both my used bikes were gifts from family. Converted the hybrid to a gravel bike. I use my carbon Trek 2100 weekly on rides.
are 28 tyres that much better than 25s?
Triban R20 is better new bike
great vid!
great vid!
Used bike will be very close to a modern Dogma F if you change tires, add 50mm carbon wheels, 11 speed groupset and aero handlebars. All would cost less than half of cost for just a new frame set. Plus the marginal increase in performance is only added at speed over 40+ kph. Save your money and upgrade an old carbon frame with new aero and light weight components to get 99% same performance of a modern Dogma F. If you want to add to your ego spend the extra cash and will last only one year till they release the next model of the frame 😂 newer is not always better for you unless you are a pro racing against others. Hence GCN will never do such a test on their channel. Won’t be good for them and their sponsors 😂. Old frame new components same power level on same course with same tires. Maybe 1-2 second difference 😉
Kilograms is written kg, not KG. The Brits adopted the metric system in 1968-1971, but after 50+ years, they still don't know how to use it. Pollice verso.
The heck you left the reflector on wheelset
just get a used trek madone , s-works or giant tcr sl from 2010-2015. You will get close to 7kg (maybe even under) and get a faster bike than a 7-8keuro modern bike.
I didn't even have to watch it to automatically pick the Pinerello, it's a used Lamborghini vs. a brand new Camaro
long story short, always buy used bike until you have at least 2k
I would love a video where you buy a few dozen ~$100 bikes, then take them for tune-ups and see how much work they need on average.
Wish I could find a nice pinarelo at 500 used
You've attributed much of the time difference on the uphills to be due to lighter weight. But could you tighten the gap with different gearing on the new bike, and by how much would you say?
10 speed is so cheap now, love it!
Bigger tires are for sissies. Steel frames and 25c’s for me 😁
Try testing the bike on a 1997-99 Shimano105 or Ultegra series on 23mm tires and an aluminum frame. You will be even faster😉🤫
Today I buy a Scott Addict R1, the same bike of Mark Cavendish, with a Campagnolo Super Record 11 groupset for also 500. I think is a great deal for me but let me now what do you think
Ugly, uncomfortable bike with limited tyre choice and gearing for a few seconds quicker but more desirable brand name versus better looking more versatile bike? Hmm let me see…🤔 That time difference could have been closer if you took the reflectors and bell off! Anyway, what's the hurry? 🤨
In the 80s we wanted thinner tires for performance and less drag, but now fatter tires are the performance advantage? Can someone please expand??
Facebook Market place you can get a 5k bike for 500 so you got conned lol
noob here, why do both these bikes have rim brakes? even at the 450 price point
My brother please I need are bicycle please 🙏
Mint looking chain on the Pinarello. I guess Alex did that deeply anal thing on the chain…
yeah of course go for the used 10 speed over an 8 speed bike. buying an 8 speed rim brake bike new is kinda pointless. buy new bikes for new technology, buy used for older technology.
sp cool