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32 Comments
Great video, I wish more companies were willing to offer 2×10 -2×11 setups because sram apex is probably my least favorite drivetrain on the market yet its found on the majority of gravel/bikepacking bikes. It's not that I don't like the 1x systems, its the range they offer (usually having an 11-42 with a 36-40t tooth chainring in the front). It would be great to see more companies offering bikes with mullet drivetrains already installed, 11-50 with a 38t would work just fine for most people offering tons of range in the low end but also lots of power on the high end.
G'day Cody, great to see you're still in the bicycle game……have you recently checked out the newer Vivente World Randonneur bikes? Now only available in Rolhoff Gearing and Gates belt drive and there's now 3 Models pending what handlebar set up you want. Drops, Trekking or now a Straight bar that flexes slighly to give a more suspension feel. Whilst the steel frames still come from Taiwan, all the bikes are built and assembled now in Tasmania by founder and bike builder Noel McFarlane. He will build a bike to order. whether it's a 700c x 50mm or 27.5 with wide trekking tyres, he can even offer a lower gearing with a smaller front gear but the rider must've be over 100kgs. He just ride his newest creation the Diamontina names after the QLD river and he just completed a tour from Albury to Mildura following the Murray river to give it test before officially releasing the model. All bikes now retail between AUD $6,500-$6800 fully equipped except with bags of course. It's the Rolhoff hub gears and Gates belt drive that sends the price up but i think it's still very competitive to the higher end of touring or trekking bikes https://viventebikes.com/our-bikes/diamantina/
nothing has blown my mind. These bikes looks shite
Marin 4C 2
Any of the steel bikes equipped with a UDH and sold as a frameset? Itching to setup a mullet build Adv/Gravel with T-Type Transmission Derailleur at the back.
Video credit to @pathlesspedal on the marin because wasn't seen on any part of this video
steel as a material i suppose could be considered classic but the modern gravel bike cannot . it is a recent industry invention that has caught on . personally i think it's hype as the gravel leans either toward the road/race bike or an eighties MTB, which doesn't leave much room in between to for a,legit category . anytime there is an "upgrade" to gravel bikes it is usually toward MTB , like flat bars for example . that was tried and failed so back came the drop bars . it's probably more of an old fashioned touring bike where bigger tires was the thing that distinguished them from road/race bikes .
I'm a fan of steel road bikes but these just look like rehashed 80's rigid mountain bikes with drop bars.
Drooling! Awesome video and thanks
I actually like the old mtb look. It’s a simple and (imo) nice looking design. These bikes now are offensively priced though. But you can just buy an old frame and out drop bars on it. Old frames are better quality steel generally anyway
Has to be the Fairlight Secan for a steel gravel bike to be honest
Having only ridden carbon and alloy for the last 20 years, could someone with experience please confirm that steel is actually more comfortable? Is this generally considered fact or is it romance?
Thinking getting one
#steelisreal
Who makes the camouflage panniers that feature in the thumbnail of this video?
Steel is real
Steel bikes need steel forks.
Cotic is pronounced like the last part of Psychotic.
Which is how you should ride one 👍
Hi Codey, a very interesting overview of steel options. The Mason that Josh Ibbett won the TCR on was actually the aluminium Mason Definition, but many have raced on the steel 'Resolution'. One interesting Mason bike that you hadn't included is the new Exposure. It's the steel version of the Bokeh but with a slightly slacker geometry, more mounting options and slightly wider tyre clearance. Probably the best option where the routes planned don't require the ISO and will enable you to go quicker if on hard pack or sections on road. I think it's the most versatile of the Mason options for most people's general uses.
There is a warmth to a steel frame. I have loved the ride my whole life, from bmx to mtb.
I’ve owned alloy and titanium bikes, but will never own anything other than steel from here on out.
If someone rides for adventure, the weight of the bike becomes less important, comfort and reliability are the priority
I'll never not think that 1x is just a stupid industry pushed trend.
Extremely difficult to find.
In 2021 i cycled Lands End to John O Groats. An end to end in Great Britain of about 980 miles. I rode on a Genesis Croix De Fer 725 frame and chromoly fork. Blooming lovely, comfortable and stable. I fitted a GRX 46:30 chainset and 11:32 cassette. My bottom gear was too high so when i got home i fitted a 42:26 chainset and recently fitted an11:34 cassette. 42:11 is a tall enough gear on this bike. The bike is relatively heavy at 13 kg thats with rear rack, mudguards and Schmidt dynamo and front lamp, that said, im a stone overweight.
Ive cycling mates riding 8 kg roadbikes whilst packing a big gut. Fair play to them, but whats the point?
I agree with you 100% Good video.👍👍
What's the bike brand in the first 9 seconds of this video ?
No gravel bike blows my mind😴
Was this video done with AI?
Hey Mate, is that a ‘restrap’ bag? I couldn’t find that model online. Looks sick, cheers.