€50 Bike VS Insanely Steep Climb! | GCN's Cheap Bike Challenge

Cycling up steep climbs is always challenging - regardless of your level of experience or the equipment you're using. During their recent trip to Italy, Manon and Ollie decided to challenge themselves to ride up the fearsome Muro di Sormano on a €50 bike?!

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Would you make it to the top of the Muro di Sormano on our €50 bike?

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[gcn]

Would you make it to the top of the Muro di Sormano on our €50 bike?

[JoshMcGehee]

I'm extra grateful for the random GCN content during lockdown here in the US.

[evanking]

Mere mortals would be taking their bikes for a walk on this climb. The fact that the two presenters went up in 14 minutes just shows me what great athletes GCN has on staff.

[samdahrooge]

I wish somebody looked at me the way Manon looks at Ollie's pinarello. 1:39

[michaelbeiyt]

What a classic steel beauty the Cortina is. Give the drivetrain an overhaul, install some better rim brakes and you have your perfect daily driver. Great video again!

[tommyphillips]

6:30 - Ollie goes to fist bump then realises that Manon is in no state for fist bumps. Just thought I'd give you a bit of narration

[tallulahbeaverhausen]

"For your baguettes...
... we're in Italy...
... pizza..."

Europe for dummies ! :)

[thebelly]

This feels like a paid advertisement for Cortina Extrema bicycles.

[ShadowzKiller]

Highly recommend more videos with these "cheap, regular" bikes because they are essential for many people. It would be cool to see what kinds of hacks or upgrades can be done them to improve them.

[fernandomiranda]

he dindt even rise the saddle no wonder why his quads where on fire!

[arsaeterna]

Manon: gives Ollie a helping push

Ollie: I'm going to nip in the car and wait for her at the top IF she gets to the top

[robmdq]

Sometimes these cheap bikes that we, simple mortals, ride everyday can surprise you for how functional they actually are. Big cheers on this video!

[nerdexproject]

4:52 is literally me on every climb: "Easiest gear already? Great!"😁

[LovetheIPAs]

Wonderful seeing you both maintain good spirits after riding the climb TWICE and the second time on the budget bike. Fun video and nice tribute to everyday bikes. Bravo Manon and Ollie!!

[boudoir]

Great fun to watch! I did the Muro di Sormano last year for my 50th bday around the same time of year. It is a killer! I actually fell off because I didn’t want to put the foot down 😂 Kudos to both of you!!

[skydave]

Ollie: "I wouldn't want to descend the Sormano on those brakes".
Hank: "Where do I sign up?"

[mariegebel]

Question: Is it easier to climb a hill if you use the correct sattle height?
This video: Yes!

[KarloBituin]

Yowamushi Pedal vibes right here XD

Ollie: "it's character building"
Onoda Sakamichi: "HAI!!!"

[Ystadcop]

Remember. The overwhelming majority of our fellow cyclists in the world ride bikes like this.
So no sneering.

[siddhant]

Always ready for GCN at any time of day.