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That drop test on the rim was way weak.....

What is the cheapest place (country) in Europe to pick up a gravel bike and bring back to Australia?

I've got the priority HTX600 as featured in the video. I like the gearbox, but you guys didn't address my biggest issue with it, which is the slow engagement due to the ratchet mechanism in the gearbox. If they were to replace that with something smooth an instant like Shimano had done with their e bike motors, there would be no drawbacks to the new system.

Why are most down handle bars? Flat handle bars not good?

I have 3x8, 3x9, 3x10 and 2x10. May get a 1x soon. 🙃

My problem is cycling on the flats😂

So why they not available anymore? Bankruptcy?

Seems like a useless reason to complicate a simple design

well they are cuz u use the same energy but youll go slower which means if you went with the same energy on a flat for an hour youll use less energy then if that same distance was uphill

Lets hear it once again for 1800s technology.

For petite 5’4/11?

Here in western Europe, it seems that gravel bikes are like SUV. They are mainly used on asphalt roads. Every time I see bikepackers on gravel bikes, their bikes are so clean that I doubt they often ride dirt roads.

The best gravel bikes are mountain bikes 🤣

I've put a considerable amount of thought into this kind of concept for many years. It is my belief that if a bicycle was designed so that the rider had a constant load, uphill, downhill, and at stoplights, and add this to regenerative braking. Then only use the stored energy for accelerating from a stop and uphill, the energy requirements of the rider would not fluctuate with the terrain. My dream has always been to disconnect the rider from the load. When using a bicycle the rider normally stops pedaling downhill and waits for a light. Furthermore, the energy could be stored as compressed air in carbon fiber tanks. Eliminating the concerns of fire when using public transportation like a subway.

Great video. There are at least 2 brands ive never heard of. Make that 3

Recently got the Merida Silex 7000 2 with a GRX 1x12 speed. I've been commuting on it (30min ride with large hills) and will be taking it on its first real long distance (125-140Km) next week.

I appreciate you mentioning stuff like the Journeyer, Grizzl, and Fairlight Faran, but man having a full carbon and also a $5000 ultralight bike set as "bikepacking bikes" just feels ridiculous coming from a guy that CLEARLY knows what he's talking about when it comes to durable bikes meant for traveling on.

Hi love your channel really appreciate the work you put into the tech info on all the bikes and your opinions on what bikepacking and touring gear worth buying so thanks 😊 I actually have a 2011 MTB with x9 red sram 3 x10 22,33,44 chain rings and an 1136 cassette that gives a 654 .5454545454547 % range original cassette was 1132 . 1st gear on 27.5 inch wheels is 16.805555555555 inch gear , 44 t to 11 on 27.5 inch wheels is 110 inch if my maths is correct

In my experience, I don't recommend a gravel bike for anyone with back problems, unless they are riding on paved roads.

Now the real question is Fairlight Secan or Faran… 😅

I ordered a road bike frame from Korea to Moscow. And delivery cost only $15. So $300 is VERY expensive for the delivery.

I always hated the GT bikes "triple triangle" design for their frames. I never understood why their steel/aluminium bikes back in the day actually had the seat stays joined to the seat post, making them heavier and stiffer with no benefit other than having a "signature look" for marketing (I was just ugly to me). Though I like the design choices on this bike, I can't help thinking that the design working so well now (in carbon & seat tube disconnect) is more arse in trying to maintain their signature look then good design.

Are there any Pinion gravel bikes with suspension?

Perfectas para las atiiculaciones y la prostata...todo sea x ir a la moda...

10 dollars for 1200km on the string drive. Yeah, compared to a chain drive that is not very good. 1200 km may sound like a lot but its not. 100km is 60 miles and i can do that rather easy. So after about 10 rides i would need to replace the "chain" at 10 dollars a pop. The dead spot can be eliminated with oval chainrings so you dotn need a string drive to get that benefit. It does offer closer gear ratios which is nice. I think the real wheel got rid of the dishing. It looks that way. If so then this will make rear wheels last much much longer as there is no offset. Rear wheels are pulled more to one side than the other. This is called dishing. Cool concept but this was never going to take off. There are too many drawbacks that i can see. This is just one more step toward getting rid of the chain and deraillleur system which will heppen eventually. Along will come a system that is much better. It just needs to be made. Belt drives are good. Tour de france 2024 starts today in florence.

I'm Dutch and the notion that disc brakes on bicycles are industry standard is new to me. A normal bike (not a Fat Bike) here has rim brakes, unless you have a very old model or the type where you brake by peddling backwards. Regarding the efficiency of having to change forces: that shouldn't matter at all as you're doing that while peddling anyway. Your foot and leg cannot supply power throughout the entire cycle, only during the down stroke. So I don't think that should be considered more efficient, unless you're rotating the peddles with a motor. And that is not how they make electric bicycles work (they drive the wheel directly AFAIK). I think this string drive is a very interesting concept.

CO-Motion Cycles. I own three and they some of the best. Hand built frames in the USA. To your specs, and your drivetrain preference. The Divide model is a winner for example.

If you want something cheaper and more capable offroad get a used hardtail and then put a rigid fork, if you want to use a dropbar get a hardtail with a short top tube. I have 3 bikes right now, a hardtail, a rigid mtb, and a gravel bike. The rigid mtb is the best for gravel but if i have one bike to do it all i take my specialized diverge e5.

Thanks for the list But 1 question: Criteria #1 is the upright frame design. What measurements/geometry data is best used to determine what is an upright frame design? From what I understand, a stack to reach over 1.5 is a good indicator. But several bikes on this list have a stack to reach well below this. (Canyon Grizzl, Propain Terrel CF) I´ve ridden a Canyon Grizl and that is not an upright frame design at all - it is a pretty aggressive riding position.

Priority Gemini is definitely an interesting option. I wish they built a carbon frame version and added some mounting bolts to the fork though.

Planetar gear system + Belt - its best solution. No dirt, no rust, less maintanence, quiet, gear changes when stop, protected from hits, simple design etc.

I have trek checkpoint, and geometry is not all that comfortable for a long day of riding, I wish it was more upright, what would be the best gravel bike with a good upright position if money is no issue?

Thanks for another well thought out, accurate & informative video. We all appreciate your hard work.

Extra benefits: Looks good Not common Lighter than usual style of rear suspension No need to buy the expensive seat post aswell if the bike already has this Provides more of the retro mountain bike feel that people keep saying about gravel bikes 👍

Fantastic video as always

Thank you for doing the research. It is beneficial.

I’m very surprised the sonder doesn’t even get a mention

Another excellent Cyclingabout video! Thank you.

​ @Cyclingabout Question: Why the Faran over the Secan?

Great video! I'd like to just comment on the first criterion of comfort. As far as I know, a more aggressive, sportive position doesn't invariably equal lower comfort. This is a highly individual parameter, dependent on our level of flexibility and core strength. Proper bike fitting also plays a role. On a bike of a size chosen right to our body proportions and set correctly, one can feel equally or even more comfortable than on the frame forcing a more upright position. Said all this, more upward geometry makes probably for a safer choice for most of us.

Subscribe button is right on top of the price :(

So why advertise with the high tensile strength when a cyclist doesnt even come close to applying that much force lol

Clearly the author has little or no experience on what is Gravel Biking and the information is misleading

Have you looked at the Polygon bend R7? This seems like a great bike at a reasonable price. Would be interested to hear your thoughts.

Just bought that priority gravel bike, sadly its only in black but on the positive side virtually zero maintenance and less fragility for the win. Their mountainbikes are too heavy.

The Salsa Cutthroat ticks all your boxes. Not included because of its price ?

If you want the best value gravel bike and you're in continental Europe, you won't find any better then the Riverside GCR from Decathlon. Carbon frame and SRAM Rival AXS for 3000€. 🤯 And there's a step up for 3800€ which has carbon wheels and Sram Force AXS!

I wonder if Priority is ever going to open a dealership in Europe...

No ultralight gravel bike from Specialized or the Diverge STR or the Niner MCR 9 RDO?

Great video. I always enjoy your well researched videos