We Bought THE CHEAPEST Road Bike. Is It Any GOOD?

We found Britain’s CHEAPEST road bike and took it for a test ride! It cost less than 1% of the price of some of the superbikes Si’s lucky enough to ride... Given it was less than three figures, how does it shape up?!

00:00 How bad is the cheapest bike in Britain?
00:22 How we found this bike
01:36 What do you get for this price?
03:46 What’s not great about this bike?
06:15 What do other people say about this bike?
07:34 Is it worth the money?
09:10 Is this bike fast?
10:17 So…is this bike any good?

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What do you think? Was this a good deal? 💸

[MeFreeBee]

Louise bought the bike to claim on hubby's life insurance. She gave it 3 stars because she did get a few days alone when he was laid up in in hospital, so not a total waste.

[_Tp___]

I love how GCN brings the proper clear plastic bike stand for the £82.50 bike and often use a stick to hold up 10k+ bikes.

[tristamrossin]

I started out just over a year ago with a second hand bike for £300. Terrible mechanical disc breaks and aluminium frame. But it started something, it got me out and about and it got me hooked. A year later and nearly 6000km under my belt after riding almost every day and I've just upgraded to a full carbon gravel. My point being, budget bikes might not be the best bikes, but if treated as an entry point to better things, a sub £90 bike is a wonderful thing.

[Allaboutthemuzic]

Im an average cyclist as in I cycle most days but it’s purely for pleasure, I adore the countryside and outdoors, canal routes and such. I don’t compete or take it too seriously to be honest.
It gives me pleasure, exercise and is amazing for my mental health.
I’m also in an average job with average pay, I run a house, a car and have plenty of bills to pay. So an expensive bike has always and probably will always be out of my league.
My mates got a bike that cost him £2000 and I’ve ridden that a few times. He’s also had loads of trouble with it.
I got a £500 bike and it’s been bloody awesome, never had any trouble with it, it’s comfy, it’s fast enough for me, it’s stylish, smooth, no squeaks or noises. And it does exactly what I want it for.
I’ve also had even cheaper bikes in the past and they’ve all been great.
If you have the money then good, buy what you can afford but I think there’s a kind of snobbery amongst a lot of cyclists and people in general when it comes to how much something is worth.
Yes things might not have all the bells and whistles on but as long as it does the job you require it do, safely and smoothly and it’s within what you can afford then buy whatever you want to and just enjoy the experiences it gives you in getting out there instead of been stuck indoors and staring at a screen. 😊

[TheImprobableIronman]

I really do think that bike is worth £82.50. As a workhorse / daily beater / to the shops / gym bike, it's pretty much perfect. My local Argos has these in stock and I'm really tempted to buy one and then plunder my spares box for a few low / no-cost upgrades. Would love to see some videos of you guys doing that - surely Alex has some Dura Ace bits knocking around you could throw on it!?!? 😂 Really enjoy these real-world cycling videos. Top work GCN.

[knightwish]

Looking at the gap between brake pads and rim it's no wonder they don't work. I think the mechanic failed at his job in this repect. I would have adjusted the brakes so that the brake levers only had half the travel before locking on.

[hockysa]

my first road bike was 50 quid, was a btwin and the wrong size but it got me to work everyday for over a year till I upgraded. Saved me money, got me fitter and allowed me to experience London from a different lens.

[oldmandice]

1) On line reviews are not trustworthy.
2) Brake issue is a relatively simple fix.
3) Handlebars and front stem could be changed to shorten up the reach. Might also be a seat post that will bring the seat forward.

[GD-rhsn]

Now change the brake pads and upgrade the tyres, looks like you have good clearance. Love these videos keep it up👍

[bharbir]

Love the bike, what I see a great base / starting point. Don’t like any particular shortcoming, then swap it out. I would love a video where you turn this into the ultimate budget commuter.

[kimdecker]

Si's sly humor made this one of the funniest GCN videos I've seen. And yet so subtle was that humor that it drove home all the stronger his case for the universal power of the bicycle, whatever its price. Si's a happy warrior! Bikes for everyone!

[razorrs]

My mum who passed away in 2021 bless her bought a Cross bike and I enjoyed maintaining it for her for years. I used to think "It's not too bad this"

[TheWillRogers]

Would like to see a 'sensible upgrades' vid with this bike. Brake pads, handle bar (maybe flip the stem so it's not as aggressive), lower end tires like the Continential Ultra Sport or whatever Perelli's equivalent is. Then compare that to new and used bikes that cost similar amounts to the total package. Would also be a good opportunity to remind people to check every bolt when they buy low end bikes lol.

[zyzzzam]

I bought this bike this morning. I was very excited about it. I got the bike, opened it, and assembled it. It seems like a very good bike. I really like it. However, as it is said in the video, the braking is a bit weak. You also need to squeeze the brakes a little bit harder just to get the rims moving. Speaking of position and comfort, as someone who has riden mountain bike for most of its life, the sitting and handle position was not very comfortable for me. Perhabs, i'm not used to these kinds of handles and positions. I might get used to it. Or, i have to adjust the handle myself. I also believe you can adjust the brakes and make it more effective as the default is not effective. In general, i like the bike. I think it's very light and good for daily commuting. 👍

[kithinders]

Si, you are an absolute joy to watch. As with all big budget personalities, you have to ask, is it you, the individual that is funny, or do you have good writers!? I know GCN has deep pockets...

In particular, the alternative options made me laugh out loud. The running comparison is one i hear often from my peers and I am so glad I'm not the only one that scoffs at such prospects. The helpful comparisons with the car, the train, and rollerskates was even more helpful from a market perspective.

Truly, this video combined your wit, knowledge, and experience in a digestible package that even non-bike people could enjoy. Keep this content coming.

[Bazza]

Not surprised the brakes are pish with that space between the blocks and the rims....probably get a 4mm hex wrench in either

[akaraikiriakatsuki]

😂 question. A mechanic checked with it and didn't bother to adjust the calipers?

Even a cheap one can send you to the moon if you squeeze too fast.

[dannyclub]

Si's snarky jokes make these videos so fun to watch. I love content like this though because I ride around on a second-hand Boardman I bought for £180 and it serves me perfectly well. It is satisfying how much utility and performance you can get from cheap bikes.

[doublejumpvideogames....]

Now turn it into a superbike, find some dura ace again