5 Great Road Bike Upgrades For Under $50

Upgrading your road bike doesn't have to be expensive, Jon's got 5 ways you can improve your bike for under $50 or £40!

What do you think is the best upgrade for your road bike for under $50?

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[gcntech]

What do you think is the best upgrade for your road bike for under $50?

[FPLMikkel]

Some other suggestions:
1) Smart light (like the x light 100) that increases light when braking etc.
2) A small and light lock for your café stop
3) A wallmount for your bike to save up space so you can get an extra bike (n+1)
4) Tube-less setup kit (if your wheel support it)
5) winter/bad weather gloves, like neoprene gloves
6) wool socks for cold days
7) Overshoes for bad weather cycling
8) base layers to have under regular cycling kit during wintertime
9) rain-lensens for your cycling-sunglasses
10) Low price ticket somewhere warm to go cycling! (might be a bit more than £40 ;) )

[lewisfortnum]

I don’t know why I watch these videos because I’m still saving for an actual bike but I still love these

[stuartdryer]

Two decent tires under $50? Not likely.

How about instead, replace your chain.

[BombedNevada]

I actually love the custom painted GCN bike in the background.

[jaydesimone]

I think you can get one quality tire for under $50, but not two. Great suggestions, though!

[lionelclavier]

Some safety lights, a high viz vest, a smartphone protection compatible with wahoo or Garmin mounts, a frame pouch for storing keys, a CO2 set, etc.

[janwillemkuilenburg]

I have Decathlon bartape for over 2 years now without any noticable wear.
A bargain with incredible quality.

[alexandriapearman]

My ikea allan keys feel personally attacked watching this.

[asrowenj]

Insulated water bottles would also be a good idea.

[Chibster]

A good set of lights, so you can safely ride after sunset, or before dawn.

[unidentified-]

- Bought latex for me and my GF. The hassle is totally not worth the rolling resistance difference with butyls. But latex is much more comfy indeed.
- I have lots of bike special tools. Three toolsets/multi tool including the lightest Topeak Mini-6 (60 grams). Having only 3 Allen wrenches (4, 5 & 6) is way lighter to carry on the saddle.
- Love these under 50 upgrades (Dura chain, bartape, bottles & cages)
P.S: Somebody’s been relying on analytics data vs. £££££££££ 😆. Surprised that they’re the higher percentage of your active followers.

[SwiCyc]

Considering winter is coming, for 50$ you can get a pair of clamp on mudguards/fenders. Although preventing dirt from getting into bearings and keeping their livetime as long as possible is not the right place to get greedy.

[mikedio]

Best upgrade ? Vittoria corsa graphene tires with Vittoria competition latex inner tube.

[JohnBatty]

Seems fair. I'll have a pair of the Continental GP5000 TL tyres shown. Where do I send the £40?

[aharrogate]

Good quality padded handlebar tape. Looks good, feel good!

[bengt_axle]

I would add a mini chain tool and a few master links to the the saddlebag. Every year I come at across at least one cyclist who has broken their chain, far away from home, and cannot otherwise make it back. Many multi tools have a chain breaker built in. Carry a master link not only for your bike but for others who may need an 11 speed or another dimension of chain. They cost only a few dollars.

[djblanton]

great video. The only thing I would add is a saddlebag with a toolkit integrated -- $45 as I recall. have a great week.

[adamwatkins]

i bought a whole bike for £40 the other night, I think I must have been drunk or something and I went on ebay and ended up with a 'trackatak professional' 26" mtb from the 90's with plastic brakes and then learned what a BSO or 'Bike Shaped Object' is ....

[mathijsprovoost]

New chain, was the first on that popped into my mind. But some lube set would do a great job too or cables and hoses if they are really badly stuck or loose. New break pads.. (if you use rim breaks)