I am running 40mm tires on my titanium gravel bike and find I am only about 3-5 km slower on smooth road compared to my carbon road bike given the same level effort. With the gravel bike tires, you pump them up to max and run on the middle ridge to achieve near road bike speeds. The advantage is that you can ride over just about anything as this video show. You cant go wrong with a gravel bike in a titanium frame. One of the most versatile bikes I have ever owned.
Having just bought a RIBBLE CX5 2017 I am now in complete agreement with your statement of best bike you'll ever own. I have been looking for this bike for 10 years now. My smile hath returned!!
Clint, I'm subbed to your channel...anytime you need to get more space in the shed feel free to send me one of those bad boys. Just watched you vid on gravel vs cx bike, good job!
Iv just got into biking again for cardio as I'm a competitive bodybuilder and Iv just brought a cyclocross bike todo it with where I live. Best thing Iv ever bought!!! best of both worlds and I didn't think I'd enjoy it that much but its fantastic!!!!!
I'm a roadie, but I picked up a cannondale crossbike for my commuting (40miles a day), and I love it!! I've done single track, dirt, gravel, bombed out roads, etc. It's fast, fun and comfortable. Only gripe: chainring size. 42-36 is OK, but I'd love something more than the 42.
I saw a carbon and titanium cross bike just like yours in Nottingham before I left for Brunei, I stopped to talk to the guy on it and comment on how nice it was. They are a very versatile bike and I could definitely see myself buying one as an alternative to a mountain bike any day. At the moment I don't have a need for one as all my riding is on the road but it would be a nice thing to add to my collection one day. By the way it's not the bike that was dropping other bikes, it was the rider on top of it. 😉
I have owned four cross bikes now and never enjoyed them. Never comfortable on long rides, too slow on the roads, and too uncomfortable on the trails (where I live anyway). Cross bikes are good for one thing IMAO, racing cross (which is usually never longer than an hour or two). These days, I have a lot more fun on a actual gravel grinder (Volagi), than I ever did on a cross bike. Thanks for the video, fun shots!
CX is the most versatile bike I've ever owned, and I've been riding since I could walk! I smash out little tours - loaded up, no problem, country road rides - got a road-going tyred wheelset and a thicker set for long bumpy canal rides etc! Quick and strong around town, I fill the panniers up with weekly groceries and still fly past all the glass-cranking power-rangers muahaha!! Best feeling ever - savage! I love my hardtail MTB as well of course but my Marin CX is my babe
Great video, the one bike solution is definitely a cross bike, despite what gravel bike owners may say. I view the cross bike as a the same as a fast gravel bike anyway gravel bikes are only different when they become endurance / touring bikes with panniers and relaxed geometry which then makes them just slower cross bikes, and less of an all round bike The cross bike wins gravel races, which says it all. Stybar used a cross bike in the TDF and they are used in Paris Roubiax, as well as up/ down mountains (3 peaks), and some are almost the same as a fast road bike, just with wider clearance
Great video, thanks! I agree, I love my basic Fuji cyclocross bike for rail trails, dirt roads, smooth trails, city riding, 20mi road rides, commuting. Here around Boston it is great for the dirt/gravel rail trails (Topsfield to Peabody) the Concord Reformatory trail, Battle road, and many many state and city parks. I also use it on a sailboat to do great rides on the coast of Maine. Mostly I mountain bike on a full suspension. The Fuji is my other bike.
I bought a GT Grade gravel bike this winter as my rim brakes weren't safe in the wet. I fitted mudguards and it was ideal as a winter bike. I cycled about 45 miles to London last week and half the ride was on the canal path which was much nicer than by London roads. road.cc/content/tech-news/191096-just-gt-grade-carbon-ultegra
Good video, I'm about to buy one of these, a Scott Speedster Gravel, for use throughout the winter here in Limousin. I am a thirty year veteran mountain biker but the tracks here in the winter and usually flooded and crappy, almost un-rideable so this might be the answer. I have a long former railway track which is a mix of cinder and old tarmac and this type of bike would be a good way to ride that during the winter.
I bought a Whyte Friston , it s "gravel bike" but is actually a CX bike due it short stem and wide bars .. and does all the off road stuff I need , does road OK , but I dont do road ..
cyclocross or if you want to mix with a little more road go for the gravel grinder which manages distance better based on the slight differences in geometry. own both, love both. will never go to another bike. sold my MTB's and have never looked back.
I solved the"road problem" every MTBer faces by putting 25mm slicks on my 2nd wheelset. Looks completely ridiculous on 26 incher but does the job, these small wheels are hyper "agile" on technical descents (to the point one has to be careful not to overdo and slip), also one has to be reeeeally soft on rear brake (discs too strong). And I always have suspension ready for rough road/cobbles ;-)
Microage did you see season 22 episode 1 of Top Gear ? how hammond crashed on tram lines on his 9k pound bike ? thats why you need a hard tail with wider tyres
im a strong believer that downhill bikes are one of the best bikes you can own but if we are talking practicallity a solid enduro bike is where its at. You can do anytrhing on an enduro bike, downhill, uphill, dirtjump, flow and tech trails are all in the enduros range but if we are talking about whats more fun to ride nothing beets a downhill bike.
I consider buying a cross bike, but it wouldn't be good for the type of technical downhill riding I love... I did compromise and start turning my road bike into a mixed on/off road bike, but I couldn't lube without my mtb
I used to ride on MTB last years. Many years. This year I bought a cyclocross. At the beginning I though I'm a kind of freak. After few months I'm very surprised it was a very good idea to bought this bike. I can go anywhere as I did on MTB. What is obvious I can ride much faster on asphalt. Much faster. What is not obvious I suppose is speed on corners. Much higher than on MTB. I'm using Giant Anyroad, but I'm pretty sure that other cyclocross bikes are as good as mine. To have such light MTB bike you have to spend much more money. Cyclocross is much lighter as it is, so money stay in your pocket. For now I've done about 1500km, and had no puncture. Surprise?
I have a idea buy a xc bike and put drop bars on and now you have a more useful gravel bike with will probably be a lot more comfy when going off road and on road
on the half of those roads I would pick a road bike, on the other half I would pick a hard tail MTB. In both cases I would have twice as much fun. This movie didn't convince me to CX bike by a bit...
Would love buy a gravel or cyclo but frustrated i cant mount rack and use as work commute also. Ie cannondale 105 2017 onwards removed eyelets for carrier. Any of you cyclo heads use a work commute with light panniers laptop, removabld fenders etc.
Ist ja schön und gut, das man mit einem Rennrad jetzt auch offroad fahren kann, doch ich frage mich ob das angenehm ist, die lage, der krumme Rücken, der untergrund ohne Federung, der einen komplett durchschüttelt, da denke ich bin ich mit meinem Enduro besser dran.
Really enjoyed this review . 55 yrs old and you make me feel I can experience this ? Ive seen the cannondale caadx on e bay and think I will bid now , thanks !!! wish me luck !!!
Awesome video man. Also saw your vids on pedestrians, cyclists, motorist and thos people who wanna save a few seconds lol. However, I did realize that you are going pretty fast on your cyclocross bike. What is the width of the tires you are using? I am using 35mm tires the shwalbe rocket rons with vision 30 wheels. FYI, you made me get a cyclocross bike, I switched from MTB to cyclocross for commuting. @velofil Definitely loads more fun and faster but needs getting used to. Wondering now if I can hit an average speed of 40kph so that I can join my road bike buddies during their night run. Any pointers besides growing leg muscles as thats in process :)
Cool bike! I have to admit I'm one of those pedal assist e-bikers ;-) But after a full year of e-biking, I think I'm now in good enough shape to start cycling with a regular bike and cyclocross could be a great choice for everyday use and this video seems to concur ;-)
Velofil Yes Finland has great infrastructure for cycling (a lot of bike lanes) and a lot of trails too, because we live in middle of forests mostly lol. Cycling in the city streets still need a lot of changes here, the culture is too car-oriented...man, I have cyclocross fever now, looks so much fun!
Great video! I'm about to jump into the cyclocross world with a Kona Jake. --- I see you are running the Racing Ralph tires - are they the 35mm? What are some of your favorite tire choices? Thanks again for the video, I'm excited!!!
These kind of bikes really got me interested as I live in the mountains but I'm concerned about riding long distances on it (150km+) Should I get a cross bike or maybe a gravel bike with bigger tires? Versatility is the key point I'm looking for as my rides would cover wide gravel roads, fire roads, regular roads, singletracks and even a bit of highway (everything at a slow-ish pace). I've only owned cheap 'Decathlon' bikes before, it would be my first expensive 'top brand' bike and I'm really confused as to what to buy.
I have Cube cycle pro bike 2015 model. With ultegra in front and 105 in back. the best bike I have ever own. Regarding the speed, it is a question of your shape and not the bike. Train hard, go faster. My bike weights 9.4 kg. Its not light as a carbon road bike but it can pass almost any gravel, dirt, mud, cross-country roads, and more which typical road bike cannot. However they are not "sexy" as super road bikes
Please tell me your gearing... Crankset, cassette speeds, sizes and number... that's titanium? I looks fast but usually CX aren't that fast because of gearing for climbing not for speed. Tell me please.
Yup, that's completely true. I have a fixie bike that I convert to a single speed, thicker tyres from time to time and go off-road with it. Although its fun, its not the same as my XC bike which unfortunately had to be sold :(
A local bike seller where i live, advised me against the use of cyclocross bike for long distances... or trips 4/5 hours long, in mixed terrain. What you think about it? (p.s. i like the giant tcx) thx!
Ask him what the alternative is, he will have no answer :-) This is from the GIANT Website "Move up through the field in heated cyclocross battles, or go long on gravel road epics."
+Velofil Hello. Awesome cyclocross upload. Can you tell me please your name of your cyclocross bike/s and if you bought it like this or did you add by your own other components because I loved that speed adrenaline on downhills. I'd appreciate if you'd reply back:). Salute.
Dropping other bikers not because you have cyclocross bike but because you are fit as fuck! And I applaud that and the quality of the video :)
Thanks, glad you like it...I'm by far not the fastest cyclist around, but getting passed doesn't happen that often. ;-)
he just wants to say that what can be possible with a cyclocross-bike... ;)
hi,nice video...can you tell me please what bike and what wheels this is?thnx bro.. ;)
Thnx :-) On the Rewel Titanium Bike I have Stan's no tube grail rims, WTB Cross Boss 700x35c tires and DT Swiss hubs.
How much pressure do you put on the tyres my friend?
Title correction: "Why a $5,000 titanium framed bike with top of the line components is the best bike you will ever own"
Lol. I couldn't agree more with you. THAT'S why everybody was saying: "Nice bike!" Not for being a CX.
WhatTheFlyinFudge lol my high end is a surly cross check cx
true. but it's better than putting the n+1 rule into action.
CX bikes has "aero" geometry: So it will always SLOW on climbing and endurance events.
frame materials make very little difference in performance, especially when you consider the price differences.
I am running 40mm tires on my titanium gravel bike and find I am only about 3-5 km slower on smooth road compared to my carbon road bike given the same level effort. With the gravel bike tires, you pump them up to max and run on the middle ridge to achieve near road bike speeds. The advantage is that you can ride over just about anything as this video show. You cant go wrong with a gravel bike in a titanium frame. One of the most versatile bikes I have ever owned.
Having just bought a RIBBLE CX5 2017 I am now in complete agreement with your statement of best bike you'll ever own. I have been looking for this bike for 10 years now. My smile hath returned!!
great video! Makes me want to go buy a cross bike.... I already have 2!
Clint, I'm subbed to your channel...anytime you need to get more space in the shed feel free to send me one of those bad boys. Just watched you vid on gravel vs cx bike, good job!
Clint Gibbs buy gravel. I have a mountain bike and I bought a mountain
Clint Gibbs Do a give away of one of those and get the new one brah. LoL
Great channel you got.
Um ein schnelles E-Bike zu überholen, reicht so ein Velo allein nicht - Du bist offenbar in Top-Form, Respekt!
sehe ich auch so ^^
Top-Form? Eher ca. 300Watt und Unterlenker
300w eine weile halten zu können heißt dass man ganz gute Ausdauer hat. Natürlich ist das weit weg von den Profis
Oder er ist zuerst lange in dem Windschatten vom E-Bike gefahren, um Energie zu sparen und hat dann überholt :P
Iv just got into biking again for cardio as I'm a competitive bodybuilder and Iv just brought a cyclocross bike todo it with where I live. Best thing Iv ever bought!!! best of both worlds and I didn't think I'd enjoy it that much but its fantastic!!!!!
Current MTB, but soon to get my first CX bike. Especially after watching this!
I'm a roadie, but I picked up a cannondale crossbike for my commuting (40miles a day), and I love it!! I've done single track, dirt, gravel, bombed out roads, etc. It's fast, fun and comfortable. Only gripe: chainring size. 42-36 is OK, but I'd love something more than the 42.
I saw a carbon and titanium cross bike just like yours in Nottingham before I left for Brunei, I stopped to talk to the guy on it and comment on how nice it was. They are a very versatile bike and I could definitely see myself buying one as an alternative to a mountain bike any day. At the moment I don't have a need for one as all my riding is on the road but it would be a nice thing to add to my collection one day. By the way it's not the bike that was dropping other bikes, it was the rider on top of it. 😉
I have owned four cross bikes now and never enjoyed them. Never comfortable on long rides, too slow on the roads, and too uncomfortable on the trails (where I live anyway). Cross bikes are good for one thing IMAO, racing cross (which is usually never longer than an hour or two). These days, I have a lot more fun on a actual gravel grinder (Volagi), than I ever did on a cross bike. Thanks for the video, fun shots!
The car stopping and complimenting was just class :) Anyway, nice vid
CX is the most versatile bike I've ever owned, and I've been riding since I could walk! I smash out little tours - loaded up, no problem, country road rides - got a road-going tyred wheelset and a thicker set for long bumpy canal rides etc! Quick and strong around town, I fill the panniers up with weekly groceries and still fly past all the glass-cranking power-rangers muahaha!! Best feeling ever - savage! I love my hardtail MTB as well of course but my Marin CX is my babe
Great video, the one bike solution is definitely a cross bike, despite what gravel bike owners may say. I view the cross bike as a the same as a fast gravel bike anyway
gravel bikes are only different when they become endurance / touring bikes with panniers and relaxed geometry which then makes them just slower cross bikes, and less of an all round bike
The cross bike wins gravel races, which says it all. Stybar used a cross bike in the TDF and they are used in Paris Roubiax, as well as up/ down mountains (3 peaks), and some are almost the same as a fast road bike, just with wider clearance
Okey so all my life i was riding only Hardtail MTB , you are the person why i ordered my first Specialized CX :D
The Roubaix?
Great video, thanks!
I agree, I love my basic Fuji cyclocross bike for rail trails, dirt roads, smooth trails, city riding, 20mi road rides, commuting. Here around Boston it is great for the dirt/gravel rail trails (Topsfield to Peabody) the Concord Reformatory trail, Battle road, and many many state and city parks. I also use it on a sailboat to do great rides on the coast of Maine. Mostly I mountain bike on a full suspension. The Fuji is my other bike.
lol, woulda been nice to actually SEE the bike for at least a quarter of the vid...
Awesome video. Just bought mine, arriving tomorrow. Can't wait!
agree - had a smashing first ride this morning....the DO-IT-ALL bike!
Awesome clip and your bicycle is awesome.
Because of video like this I've just switched from MTB to Cyclocross bike :-)
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it :-)
Pick up my 1st cyclocross bike 9.9.16, can't friggin wait!
So where is your vid?
great video. Es gibt mir wieder Lust cyclocross zu fahren.
I bought a GT Grade gravel bike this winter as my rim brakes weren't safe in the wet. I fitted mudguards and it was ideal as a winter bike. I cycled about 45 miles to London last week and half the ride was on the canal path which was much nicer than by London roads. road.cc/content/tech-news/191096-just-gt-grade-carbon-ultegra
good choice, a friend bought the same but he won't let me ride it ;-)
Good video, I'm about to buy one of these, a Scott Speedster Gravel, for use throughout the winter here in Limousin. I am a thirty year veteran mountain biker but the tracks here in the winter and usually flooded and crappy, almost un-rideable so this might be the answer. I have a long former railway track which is a mix of cinder and old tarmac and this type of bike would be a good way to ride that during the winter.
Liked from the first seconds. Great music and footage.
I bought a Whyte Friston , it s "gravel bike" but is actually a CX bike due it short stem and wide bars .. and does all the off road stuff I need , does road OK , but I dont do road ..
cyclocross or if you want to mix with a little more road go for the gravel grinder which manages distance better based on the slight differences in geometry. own both, love both. will never go to another bike. sold my MTB's and have never looked back.
I solved the"road problem" every MTBer faces by putting 25mm slicks on my 2nd wheelset. Looks completely ridiculous on 26 incher but does the job, these small wheels are hyper "agile" on technical descents (to the point one has to be careful not to overdo and slip), also one has to be reeeeally soft on rear brake (discs too strong). And I always have suspension ready for rough road/cobbles ;-)
I find them perfect for getting dropped on serious group rides. But there are the best all-rounders
What you mean like
2 bikes you have to own
good hardtail
good cyclo cross bike
congrats ur covered
full suspension optional
1 bike you have to own: Roadbike
A gravel bike is a roadbike, but with some attitude.
TXLorenzo
A very slow road bike
I totally agree.... only have a giant brand cyclocross atm, going to buy a gt or another giant hardtail later
Microage did you see season 22 episode 1 of Top Gear ? how hammond crashed on tram lines on his 9k pound bike ? thats why you need a hard tail with wider tyres
I totally agree! 2016 Cannondale CAADX 105, my love affair :)
Got the same bike only the 2017 model. Love that bike and it really got me everywhere i'd like to go without any trouble
2012 CAADX 5 (105 components) with the raw Al frame. I love it.
im a strong believer that downhill bikes are one of the best bikes you can own but if we are talking practicallity a solid enduro bike is where its at. You can do anytrhing on an enduro bike, downhill, uphill, dirtjump, flow and tech trails are all in the enduros range but if we are talking about whats more fun to ride nothing beets a downhill bike.
The titanium frame attracts the eye!
Beautiful video, enjoyed it a lot.
Thank you and keep riding! :)
Great video. And yes, cyclocross bikes are awesome. Everybody should have one :)
Great video, nice ride. Extra points for the Unimog at 2:44 :-D
it it needs is a lauf suspension fork they make them for cyclocross and gravel bikes and some 29er Wheels and it would be perfect
indeed, good fun, as a previous Gravel bike owner
It's your legs that drop other cyclists, it doesn't really matter what kind of bike you're riding (within reason).
Great video but I'll stick with my 29er hardtail for the trails!
Hello, could you please tell me what kind of software do you use to display speed data (at 1:49) over your video ? Thanks ...
This is just a guess, but it's probably one of the Garmin Virb cameras.
all u need is a road bike, with disc breaks therefore big tyre clearance for bigger tyres, done. it's the BEST
this was beautiful. i am now upgrading to a cyclocross bike thanks to you.
I consider buying a cross bike, but it wouldn't be good for the type of technical downhill riding I love... I did compromise and start turning my road bike into a mixed on/off road bike, but I couldn't lube without my mtb
I used to ride on MTB last years. Many years. This year I bought a cyclocross. At the beginning I though I'm a kind of freak. After few months I'm very surprised it was a very good idea to bought this bike. I can go anywhere as I did on MTB. What is obvious I can ride much faster on asphalt. Much faster. What is not obvious I suppose is speed on corners. Much higher than on MTB. I'm using Giant Anyroad, but I'm pretty sure that other cyclocross bikes are as good as mine. To have such light MTB bike you have to spend much more money. Cyclocross is much lighter as it is, so money stay in your pocket.
For now I've done about 1500km, and had no puncture. Surprise?
Modified my hybrid in a gravel bike - infinitely glad
I have a idea buy a xc bike and put drop bars on and now you have a more useful gravel bike with will probably be a lot more comfy when going off road and on road
Praising Gravelbikes before they even were marketed 🎉😊
on the half of those roads I would pick a road bike, on the other half I would pick a hard tail MTB. In both cases I would have twice as much fun. This movie didn't convince me to CX bike by a bit...
Dude you just named the idea of the vid. In one take, one ride you can ride on road and forest. You don't have to go home to change bike...
Wow a country where people actually stop to compliment a bicycle... I'm definitly moving there.
I though about buying a roadbike often but even after some time using them i still hate and cant get used to drop bars.
Wow, high octane. Great vid...!
Would love buy a gravel or cyclo but frustrated i cant mount rack and use as work commute also. Ie cannondale 105 2017 onwards removed eyelets for carrier. Any of you cyclo heads use a work commute with light panniers laptop, removabld fenders etc.
Ist ja schön und gut, das man mit einem Rennrad jetzt auch offroad fahren kann, doch ich frage mich ob das angenehm ist, die lage, der krumme Rücken, der untergrund ohne Federung, der einen komplett durchschüttelt, da denke ich bin ich mit meinem Enduro besser dran.
Zu speziell für mich. Ich will ein bike das man überall fahren kann, auch im Gelände. Für mich ist ein Enduro der perfekte Allrounder
Really enjoyed this review . 55 yrs old and you make me feel I can experience this ? Ive seen the cannondale caadx on e bay and think I will bid now , thanks !!! wish me luck !!!
Thanks Andrew, that's the exact comment I was hoping to get :-) Good luck!
Did you win it?
Nice video! May I ask where this beautiful place is where you ride your bike?
Thanks! This is in the northern part of Switzerland
great stuff !! which model is this ?
Excellent video, well done. Nice bike!
Thanks, glad you like it!
Awesome video man. Also saw your vids on pedestrians, cyclists, motorist and thos people who wanna save a few seconds lol. However, I did realize that you are going pretty fast on your cyclocross bike. What is the width of the tires you are using? I am using 35mm tires the shwalbe rocket rons with vision 30 wheels. FYI, you made me get a cyclocross bike, I switched from MTB to cyclocross for commuting. @velofil Definitely loads more fun and faster but needs getting used to. Wondering now if I can hit an average speed of 40kph so that I can join my road bike buddies during their night run. Any pointers besides growing leg muscles as thats in process :)
Thanks ;-) Try the Schwalbe G-One 35X622 they have very very low rolling resistance!
I love my CX bike
totally agree!
Currently using a 28.5" City bike but after watching this I seriously think I may switch to a cyclocross
Cool bike! I have to admit I'm one of those pedal assist e-bikers ;-) But after a full year of e-biking, I think I'm now in good enough shape to start cycling with a regular bike and cyclocross could be a great choice for everyday use and this video seems to concur ;-)
Thanks (kiittää) Your country offers some fantastic trails and tracks, ideal for cyclocross bikes... (I have tested it :-)
Velofil Yes Finland has great infrastructure for cycling (a lot of bike lanes) and a lot of trails too, because we live in middle of forests mostly lol. Cycling in the city streets still need a lot of changes here, the culture is too car-oriented...man, I have cyclocross fever now, looks so much fun!
Great video! I'm about to jump into the cyclocross world with a Kona Jake. --- I see you are running the Racing Ralph tires - are they the 35mm? What are some of your favorite tire choices? Thanks again for the video, I'm excited!!!
Thanks ;-) The Racing Ralphs are 33mm but I switched to WTB Cross Boss 35mm. They have much better grip and are very easy to set up for tubeless.
Graet video.
Is CX bike suitable for distance 80-100km? Anybody knows?
You really sold me when you mentioned overtaking stupid ebikes
Great video! Even though I will probably never be able to afford the price tag....
Awesome video, really nice bike :)
Nice video , i want cx bike.
amazing, you can drop commuters on city bikes!!
These kind of bikes really got me interested as I live in the mountains but I'm concerned about riding long distances on it (150km+) Should I get a cross bike or maybe a gravel bike with bigger tires? Versatility is the key point I'm looking for as my rides would cover wide gravel roads, fire roads, regular roads, singletracks and even a bit of highway (everything at a slow-ish pace).
I've only owned cheap 'Decathlon' bikes before, it would be my first expensive 'top brand' bike and I'm really confused as to what to buy.
czcams.com/video/loJrmQoikls/video.html maybe this helps?
Well yeah, it helped. Definitely getting one.
Ok now that you're finished breaking it in and testing it... you can send it to me
why can't we do the same on a Mountain bike fit with 35mm schwalbe all rounder or speed tyres?
i also have a titanium cx bike. but im struggeling to keep the weight down. its 6,8KG without the wheels and saddle. whats the weight of yours?
That Is Freaking Fast As F***
I have Cube cycle pro bike 2015 model. With ultegra in front and 105 in back. the best bike I have ever own. Regarding the speed, it is a question of your shape and not the bike. Train hard, go faster. My bike weights 9.4 kg. Its not light as a carbon road bike but it can pass almost any gravel, dirt, mud, cross-country roads, and more which typical road bike cannot. However they are not "sexy" as super road bikes
hello...
how much speed gain by you through your cyclocross bike.?
you own a merida cyclocross right?
dh and freeride is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!🔥 🤘🤘🤘
I already own a Specialized Diverge Elite DSW bright Orange :D IAll i need i just slap them dirt tires and im all set up :D
If only I could buy a Merida cyclocross in RSA. Local manufacturer Momsen are too expensive for me.
Bitte noch die Abfahrt über den Grat nach Dornach posten. ;-)
hmmm... hab ich schon gemacht, das zeig ich hier aber besser nicht ;-) Dafür nehme ich dann doch lieber mein Bike!
for mostly riding in the forest i would prefer a mountainbike nevertheless. riding over roots or stones looks very shaky and uncomfortable
Nice video, what tire width do you have and what rim size ( inner/ outside width)?, I want to give my 29er mtb more road bike tires, tkankę.
I ride WTB Cross Boss 35mm and Raving Ralps 33mm Tires, with Stan's Notubes Grail Rims. 20.3/24.1mm
Awesome vid dude I want one !
Thanks mate glad you like it :-)
Please tell me your gearing... Crankset, cassette speeds, sizes and number... that's titanium? I looks fast but usually CX aren't that fast because of gearing for climbing not for speed. Tell me please.
I use the 11-34 casette with 34-46 Chainrings
If you ask me you'll have the most fun on a proper Enduro MTB. But Enjoy what ever you ride!
xXShadowProductionsXx try to ride an enduro bike on easy trails, gravel or road, its a drag
Fran Rod it is slower on flats but you can pop sweet whelies with it and I love having a fully..
xXShadowProductionsXx You can pop wheelies on any bike, even a rodbike like Peter Sagan does.
Mikolaj Biernacki still a completly different feeling than a fully
Yup, that's completely true. I have a fixie bike that I convert to a single speed, thicker tyres from time to time and go off-road with it. Although its fun, its not the same as my XC bike which unfortunately had to be sold :(
A local bike seller where i live, advised me against the use of cyclocross bike for long distances... or trips 4/5 hours long, in mixed terrain. What you think about it? (p.s. i like the giant tcx) thx!
Ask him what the alternative is, he will have no answer :-) This is from the GIANT Website "Move up through the field in heated cyclocross battles, or go long on gravel road epics."
omg...@3:36 ...82km/u ?!! That's crazy man.. :)
Sorry but I have to disagree. Still a cool video!
What are those tires? They look quite thick
I have about 1000€ to spend. What cyclocross bikes should I consider?
Go for a Kona! Great bikes from a great company that specializes in cyclocross
GT Grade
Just subscribed.. how did you get the speed indicated on your film??? very cool
At the 1:49 mark
Thanks, this is done with a Garmin VIRB and the Garmin Software
Ever thought of being in the ad business? :D
No, HELL NO! thanks ;-)
Sorry :D
+Velofil Hello. Awesome cyclocross upload. Can you tell me please your name of your cyclocross bike/s and if you bought it like this or did you add by your own other components because I loved that speed adrenaline on downhills. I'd appreciate if you'd reply back:). Salute.
I thought it was an ad too lol.
0:50 Gempen ❤️
Mi Huusbärg 😊
Great video, Velofil ! And great looking bike ! May I ask what tires are you using on your bike ?
Thanks :-) I use WTB Cross Boss 700x35 TCS Tubeless Tires and Racing Ralphs
+Velofil Thanks ! : )
ok am just learning about bikes, does he change his tires for every terrain>
that's not necessary, I only change my tires in winter when there's a lot of snow.
And indeed, my next bike WILL be a cyclocross.
Hi! Beautiful Bike! What Label is it?