We saw how bad Britain's cheapest bike was as an everyday commuter and on a hill climb! But could we make it any better with just a few component swaps?

Si goes in search of bargain bike parts to be used on our cheapest bike and see if those small upgrades could make a significant impact on the performance!

0:00 Upgrading Britain’s cheapest road bike
01:07 Where do you turn to for bargain bike parts
01:23 Visiting a local bike shop
01:57 Checking the internet
02:36 Local charity bike shop
03:56 Swapping the brakes and handlebars
05:25 The finished product
07:00 First thoughts
08:13 Testing the new brakes
09:05 Other shortcomings
10:00 Getting pedals and shoes
11:49 Trying out the bike with the upgrades
13:07 Final thoughts

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