I agree that as a cycling community, we should be as one. road cyclists should support mountain bikers, who should support trials bikers, who should support gravel riders, who should support BMX riders, who should support bikepackers, who should support bicycle tourists, and so on. When road cyclists need more bike lanes, we all should support the effort, Same when mountain bikes need more mountain biking trails, same as when jump bike riders need a pump track, and so on. As a unified group, we can get a lot more done, that would benefit everyone.
The part that resonated most here was the section on cycling culture. “We are one”. Let’s not fragment and get snobby. Bikes as consumer products is a tricky one. A new frame arrived today. But I’m going to build a bike for at least the next 10 years. We want great well designed durable products. But we don’t have to buy into a yearly upgrade cycle. If we do,then selling on our well loved less used bikes is a great way of extending their lives and letting others join the sport in a low impact way PS my wifes Trek 920 from 1994 is still in the shed. But just 31 years expects a new bike this year 😂
I feel the greatest animosity comes towards those who enjoy riding fast. In the past 15 years I have heard so many people center my enjoyment on the bike with “I just ride to have fun”. So do I. But I also love going fast and racing (even though I’m not that fast). You can ride fast, have fun, enjoy exploring, and take in views all at the same time.
One of your best video, I unsubscribed from a lot of bicycles related channels because I was burned by consumerism, new product push and all that stuffs. Hearing you talk about it is comforting. You are a great source of inspiration and I pedalled further than ever thanks to your reviews and feedbacks, on this channel and the website. Happy new year 🎉
Word is that West Virginia has a brand new 345 mile (?) bikepacking route that is almost finalized. The north-south route looks absolutely amazing. It traverses a lot of preexisting routes in the area... juat sort of strings together the different sectiins. I hope it finds its way to your website, though it looks like a local group might be trying to set up their own website specifically for it.
Appears my attempt to get you that info was nixed by TH-cam. Apparently they dont links, even when you spell them out to avoid them getting autodeleted. The comment might be stuck in the folder for comments that have to get manually reviewed (because youtube thought it was spam). Tried to find an actual email address on bikepacks website to just relay it that way but only see your instagram. Will see if you have a Facebook account.
Lovely thoughts at the end! I'm finding myself in that vein lately. ALL bikes and bike rides are the best. Short or long - it doesn't matter. I've seen this extend into the newer social media platforms as well. There's just better and more acceptance of the way people ride bikes. It sure is nice to see.
Sizing: Trek got this right for years with their in-between sizing. I could see something like a common frame size for Medium and Medium+, for example, where the standard gets downsized sizing components (45mm stem, 760mm bars, 172.5mm cranks, 150mm dropper length, etc), and + variants get upsized sizing components (55mm stem, 780mm bars, 175mm cranks, 175mm dropper length, etc)...something like that. Keeps the frame SKU order volume up, keeping costs where they are, while also achieving mid sizing out of the box. Just one idea.
I used to work in a shop here in Cleveland and the snobby elitism was part of the reason I left. They eventually got bought out by another shop in the area that caters to that crowd and I refuse to shop there for that reason. Especially being younger, the amount of middle aged dudes who think they know everything and get the most expensive stuff is a big reason people are turned away from cycling. The bikepacking community and the community y’all have built here is definitely a lot less toxic but yea I think if we want more people riding we need to stop with the elitism and labeling and try to make it as accessible of an activity for as many people as possible. Like I’m not huge on e bikes but if it gets people outside and riding then I’m fine with it
@@ethanherxmedia I worked at Eddy's a long time ago in Montrose. I was really sad to see that Eddy's took over. Century (medina) is the shop where I bought my first bike at.
@ once we sold the shaker store I knew it would be downhill from there, but that store never should’ve opened. Now when Medina closed that’s when I started to suspect the company was falling apart
I love your channel. I have just built a steel bikepacking bike with burley cargo trailer for my dog. Nearly got my gear together. But wow, I would love to come over to the US and ride something like the PCT and meet so many like minded people. I did have a tough time at the beginning of this video though. Imagine watching a UK guy keep repeating the word ALUMINIUM... SO irritating, but funny 😅. Thank you for the channel and showing me the way .
I love your video's! Congrats to the second kiddo. I think two is the perfect number. We have two tandems we ride with our two boys everywhere here in Bend. I agree with everything you said. I wish I would see more bikes on the road around town and less bike racks. Commuting by bike is so amazing, so much better than sitting in your vehicle.
I own several bicycles including a full carbon full suspension mountain bike, a custom made steel 29er, a vey high end steel road bike with full campagnolo record stuff and many more. Currently my favorite and most ridden bike is a 1995 Specialized Stumjumper built with a rigid fork, 3x drivetrain, long stem, very narrow flat handlebar and bar ends. Is it the best bike? Not it's not but it's the most fun.
I have a stable of many different styles of bicycles, including some relatively modern ones, and my favorite is my Raleigh Pro that my father bought in 72’ and I inherited in 85’. All the original Campy components are still functioning great!
I remember when the year 2000 seemed so far off -nearly 50 years away, which seemed so long off. Now, I am looking back 25 years to 2000. That is so strange to me. I hope that 2025 will be a great year for you.
Thanks Neil. Very thoughtful comments. The culture issues also apply to eBikes - but even dyed in the wool roadies are realising what fun they can be and also how they get people out on bikes here in the UK and particularly in Europe who might otherwise not ride or use their cars. Keep up the good work in 2025.
I consider myself a cyclist. I pedal everywhere,everyday on a variety of bikes.It’s all good and fun. I like being labeled a cyclist,cause that’s what I am.😊
Try CUBE bikes. Their German, affordable, and plenty of aluminium bikes op to par, with heavy terrain. They're great and lasting, fine. with me. Even their budgets are up to par? So I don't get it?! Try it! Better even, test it! Ask them to? They likely will let you! I have two of theirs lol!! :D
Absolutely Great video however the last segment was the best though. I’m new to cycling advocacy and am trying to encourage more people to ride “do 1 mile, 5 miles or 100 miles I’ll ride with you”
State of Bikepacking Bags: Nailed it. It's and eternal truth in business...solve people's problems thru innovation, or die. ESPECIALLY as people cut back on their discretionary spending, which, as much as I hate it, Bikepacking falls into.
Ive personally never notice a difference in compliance when it comes to frame material and I' m a 6'3 220 lbs rider. I have noticed when I change tires, seat, gips/bar tape, or if the bike has suspension.
I like the end of the video. Its funny, I lived in both Gunnison & CB 15 years. Also Boulder. Nederland. Near Telluride and so on. Snobby mountain culture is everywhere. Always has been. I can see it in every bike shop bro, ski shop tech, fly shop kid etc... Bottom line...they work retail and maintenance. Humble honest work with lots of cool guy attitude.
Hmm, please also add an extra small while you are at it. 😊 5’6” might be the worst height to pick a bike size from, always on the cusp of small and medium. Drives me crazy.
I’ve been thinking for a long time about “upgrading” to 27.5x4, but it has been almost impossible to find parts, which would’ve been very expensive anyways. And now a new fatbike standard…
I ride a variety of cycling styles; I have an 11-spd 29+ rigid titanium mountain bike, 10-spd 27" steel touring bike, 7-spd 26" steel commuter bike, 24-spd 20" aluminum touring recumbent trike and 36-spd 16" steel racing recumbent trike. I had an aluminum racing hand trike, but I no longer had room for it in my stable... this barely touches the variety of cycling that is available
Wish I had known about the Minelowisco route. I just did a long there-and-back trip through the Driftless. On another note, it's touted as a week-long trip? Maybe on foot?
The push to aluminum is easy. You can robot weld easy steel not so much because of the puddle size.. The bike industry like all others is about profits. Back when pros switched from steel to aluminum on top end road bikes it was also when aluminum was at record low prices is what most people missed. Trust me I like the stuff but it is being pushed for a reason and reason is always the same. I am one of those riders that rides older stuff still for fun. That old canti cx bike makes old trails new and fun. I have modern stuff also but I find modern drop bar bikes that are super slack and bb drops to China is a crutch and pretty darn boring
It is my belief that bikes are designed for optimum performance centered around a size medium geometry and that you may get reasonable performance going up or down one size, but beyond that the bike's geometry has changed so much that they no longer perform anything as intended. I believe a solution would be to match wheel size to frame size using smaller wheels on smaller frames and larger wheels on larger frames to keep the geometry the same for all size bikes
Going down in wheel sizes from 622 would be fairly easy, yes, with 584, 559 and 507. But going up? There are wheels called 32" and 36", but they're veeery uncommon. And it would also require component manufacturers to create more different products, for example forks, but also drivetrains, as larger wheels result in harder gears and smaller wheels in easier gears. That would make exchanging parts way more difficult, as shops would have to carry much more stuff. But I def get your idea, small frames are very compromissd sometimes and could greatly benefit from 559 wheels instead of 622
all industries are of course different but the US bike industry has and will continue to price match Chinese tariffs. Doesn't matter whats happening on their end for costs/profit they will price match the tariffs. Quality wont go up, more people wont be employed they will just price match. They'll also price match if the tariffs go down.
I strongly agree with your last point. Online, anonymous commenting doesn't help. I wonder how many of the most strident and toxic commenters ride at all, or at least have any real experience. Every serious cyclist I know appreciates all disciplines.
Got me a Little Bager 22LR, for my bikepacking adventures up in the north. Saved my butt a few times. It's really just a varmint gun, small animal. Nothing serious.
As others have posted, I firmly believe cycling is a community that is inclusive for everyone on a bike. Sadly, it's a bit depressing the number of cyclists that cannot or will not acknowledge other cyclists when on a ride. Not to pigeon-hole any one specific sub-group however, I find some roadies are the worst offenders. I've encountered roadies at a stop light that are totally dismissive and ignore a "hello/hey" greeting from me. I'm pretty sure we're all engaged in the same activity... Oh well, sucks to go through life that uptight and taking one's self way too serious. Thanks for the video, sir 🍻
Bike industry doom and gloom: They did it to themselves in a lot of ways too, by selling niche and high maintenance race bikes to families who just want to go for a ride with their kids. Bike Farmer is the leading voice on this, and he's absolutely right. Large manufacturers force neighborhood shops to carry flagship models that don't sell, and we wonder why the LBS is having such a tough go. And if the LBS has it tough, the manufacturers have it tough. And yes, Covid supply chain issues, but they are just the straw that broke the camel's back. The rot is deep and long lived in the industry. The good news? The dumpster fire the industry is going through will burn away the dead and rotting parts of the industry, the everyperson will come back. Will the industry be humble enough to learn their lesson? Time will tell. But families, simple bikes, and a service focus are where it's at going forward, while the niche will find its place in online spaces.
Cycling Culture Shift: Talking shit is fun, but it can go too far. Be the change you wish to see in the world. It starts with each of us! Rib each other, but do it with love. Hard to do thru text on a screen....that's why this is a trend everywhere, and why we're all so damned anxious. Always on the defensive. Gonna be a long row to hoe.
Roots are for trees and plants!!!!!! Routes are paths to take while traveling. I can’t watch a vid if the person doesn’t know what they are talking about.
bike snobbery is a thing… Cycling has gotten too fucking expensive. What a surprise to find out swift is in trouble $300 for a fucking nylon bag to put shit in personally I ride a single speed cross check that’s 15 years old, single speed the less you have the greater the experience… When I see surly discontinue the cross check and come out with the stegosaurus moon lander … it’s very very disheartening. Accompany that started with bikes like the karate monkey that you could put used parts on and build up any way you wanted that is the direction the bike industry needs to go not more shit to break more batteries to be dead with regards to e-bikes, nope …. They’ve actually ruined some of the trails in my area. They ride too fast and out of control… OK time for me to go back into my Hermitage and get on my cushion. 🧎🏻➡️ one mind one gear, one world… And a one hit.😊
Great finale there Neil, 'cycling is for everyone' 👌
I think I speak for so many of us: I have zero need for a Moonlander, but I have all the wants.
Every time I see a Moonlander up close it makes me laugh and feel warm inside. I don’t need one, but I sure want one
I agree that as a cycling community, we should be as one. road cyclists should support mountain bikers, who should support trials bikers, who should support gravel riders, who should support BMX riders, who should support bikepackers, who should support bicycle tourists, and so on. When road cyclists need more bike lanes, we all should support the effort, Same when mountain bikes need more mountain biking trails, same as when jump bike riders need a pump track, and so on. As a unified group, we can get a lot more done, that would benefit everyone.
The part that resonated most here was the section on cycling culture. “We are one”. Let’s not fragment and get snobby.
Bikes as consumer products is a tricky one. A new frame arrived today. But I’m going to build a bike for at least the next 10 years. We want great well designed durable products. But we don’t have to buy into a yearly upgrade cycle.
If we do,then selling on our well loved less used bikes is a great way of extending their lives and letting others join the sport in a low impact way
PS my wifes Trek 920 from 1994 is still in the shed. But just 31 years expects a new bike this year 😂
I feel the greatest animosity comes towards those who enjoy riding fast. In the past 15 years I have heard so many people center my enjoyment on the bike with “I just ride to have fun”. So do I. But I also love going fast and racing (even though I’m not that fast). You can ride fast, have fun, enjoy exploring, and take in views all at the same time.
Amen! Love this.
Your final point was valid, needed, and graciously communicated. Thank you.
One of your best video, I unsubscribed from a lot of bicycles related channels because I was burned by consumerism, new product push and all that stuffs. Hearing you talk about it is comforting. You are a great source of inspiration and I pedalled further than ever thanks to your reviews and feedbacks, on this channel and the website. Happy new year 🎉
Lovely take away about cycling culture, so so well said
Word is that West Virginia has a brand new 345 mile (?) bikepacking route that is almost finalized. The north-south route looks absolutely amazing. It traverses a lot of preexisting routes in the area... juat sort of strings together the different sectiins.
I hope it finds its way to your website, though it looks like a local group might be trying to set up their own website specifically for it.
Happy to reach out to them if you let me know where I can find more info.
Appears my attempt to get you that info was nixed by TH-cam. Apparently they dont links, even when you spell them out to avoid them getting autodeleted. The comment might be stuck in the folder for comments that have to get manually reviewed (because youtube thought it was spam).
Tried to find an actual email address on bikepacks website to just relay it that way but only see your instagram. Will see if you have a Facebook account.
Info@bikepacking.com
Lovely thoughts at the end! I'm finding myself in that vein lately. ALL bikes and bike rides are the best. Short or long - it doesn't matter. I've seen this extend into the newer social media platforms as well. There's just better and more acceptance of the way people ride bikes. It sure is nice to see.
Bravo! Bravo! Cycling is for everyone!
Sizing:
Trek got this right for years with their in-between sizing. I could see something like a common frame size for Medium and Medium+, for example, where the standard gets downsized sizing components (45mm stem, 760mm bars, 172.5mm cranks, 150mm dropper length, etc), and + variants get upsized sizing components (55mm stem, 780mm bars, 175mm cranks, 175mm dropper length, etc)...something like that. Keeps the frame SKU order volume up, keeping costs where they are, while also achieving mid sizing out of the box. Just one idea.
I used to work in a shop here in Cleveland and the snobby elitism was part of the reason I left. They eventually got bought out by another shop in the area that caters to that crowd and I refuse to shop there for that reason. Especially being younger, the amount of middle aged dudes who think they know everything and get the most expensive stuff is a big reason people are turned away from cycling. The bikepacking community and the community y’all have built here is definitely a lot less toxic but yea I think if we want more people riding we need to stop with the elitism and labeling and try to make it as accessible of an activity for as many people as possible. Like I’m not huge on e bikes but if it gets people outside and riding then I’m fine with it
RIP Century Cycles?
@ yep. I was down in Peninsula from march 2022-August 2023
@@ethanherxmedia I worked at Eddy's a long time ago in Montrose. I was really sad to see that Eddy's took over. Century (medina) is the shop where I bought my first bike at.
@ once we sold the shaker store I knew it would be downhill from there, but that store never should’ve opened. Now when Medina closed that’s when I started to suspect the company was falling apart
I love your channel. I have just built a steel bikepacking bike with burley cargo trailer for my dog. Nearly got my gear together. But wow, I would love to come over to the US and ride something like the PCT and meet so many like minded people. I did have a tough time at the beginning of this video though. Imagine watching a UK guy keep repeating the word ALUMINIUM... SO irritating, but funny 😅. Thank you for the channel and showing me the way .
I love your video's! Congrats to the second kiddo. I think two is the perfect number. We have two tandems we ride with our two boys everywhere here in Bend. I agree with everything you said. I wish I would see more bikes on the road around town and less bike racks. Commuting by bike is so amazing, so much better than sitting in your vehicle.
Judging by the statements, this was probably one of the best videos on this channel.
Adding love for the routes ❤
I own several bicycles including a full carbon full suspension mountain bike, a custom made steel 29er, a vey high end steel road bike with full campagnolo record stuff and many more. Currently my favorite and most ridden bike is a 1995 Specialized Stumjumper built with a rigid fork, 3x drivetrain, long stem, very narrow flat handlebar and bar ends. Is it the best bike? Not it's not but it's the most fun.
I have a stable of many different styles of bicycles, including some relatively modern ones, and my favorite is my Raleigh Pro that my father bought in 72’ and I inherited in 85’. All the original Campy components are still functioning great!
I remember when the year 2000 seemed so far off -nearly 50 years away, which seemed so long off. Now, I am looking back 25 years to 2000. That is so strange to me.
I hope that 2025 will be a great year for you.
Thanks Neil. Very thoughtful comments. The culture issues also apply to eBikes - but even dyed in the wool roadies are realising what fun they can be and also how they get people out on bikes here in the UK and particularly in Europe who might otherwise not ride or use their cars. Keep up the good work in 2025.
My goal is to bring along and introduce as many of my cycling friends as possible to the community.
I consider myself a cyclist. I pedal everywhere,everyday on a variety of bikes.It’s all good and fun. I like being labeled a cyclist,cause that’s what I am.😊
Try CUBE bikes. Their German, affordable, and plenty of aluminium bikes op to par, with heavy terrain. They're great and lasting, fine. with me. Even their budgets are up to par? So I don't get it?! Try it! Better even, test it! Ask them to? They likely will let you! I have two of theirs lol!! :D
Excelente cierre Neil, saludos desde el sur del mundo.
Last bit was well said, thanks ; )
Glad you enjoyed it!
+1 on the between Mand L sizes. Also shout out to Nordest, Trek, and Bird, who do this.
Last comment well said, ride what you want where you want and just enjoy the ride
Absolutely Great video however the last segment was the best though. I’m new to cycling advocacy and am trying to encourage more people to ride “do 1 mile, 5 miles or 100 miles I’ll ride with you”
State of Bikepacking Bags:
Nailed it. It's and eternal truth in business...solve people's problems thru innovation, or die. ESPECIALLY as people cut back on their discretionary spending, which, as much as I hate it, Bikepacking falls into.
What brand and model are the shoes shown at 19:33?
Check it out: bikepacking.com/gear/pearl-izumi-canyon-spd-review/
Beautiful Goodday frame, excited to see it built up!
I’m building it on Monday!!!!!
Great close Neil!
Ive personally never notice a difference in compliance when it comes to frame material and I' m a 6'3 220 lbs rider. I have noticed when I change tires, seat, gips/bar tape, or if the bike has suspension.
I like the end of the video. Its funny, I lived in both Gunnison & CB 15 years. Also Boulder. Nederland. Near Telluride and so on. Snobby mountain culture is everywhere. Always has been. I can see it in every bike shop bro, ski shop tech, fly shop kid etc...
Bottom line...they work retail and maintenance. Humble honest work with lots of cool guy attitude.
Hmm, please also add an extra small while you are at it. 😊 5’6” might be the worst height to pick a bike size from, always on the cusp of small and medium. Drives me crazy.
Thanks for posting content!
Congratulations on the latest addition to your family, and It is nice to see a budding cyclist (1:18).
He is crashing and getting back up to do it again!!!
My 2025 goal is to sell my car and go bike full time. And then use my partners car if needed. Mpls makes that easier tho
I made that decision 7 years ago and I congratulate myself for it every day !
I gave up driving in 2024 and have not regretted it. I’m soo much happier on my bicycle. I never imagined it we be this great.
I’ve been thinking for a long time about “upgrading” to 27.5x4, but it has been almost impossible to find parts, which would’ve been very expensive anyways. And now a new fatbike standard…
I ride a variety of cycling styles; I have an 11-spd 29+ rigid titanium mountain bike, 10-spd 27" steel touring bike, 7-spd 26" steel commuter bike, 24-spd 20" aluminum touring recumbent trike and 36-spd 16" steel racing recumbent trike. I had an aluminum racing hand trike, but I no longer had room for it in my stable... this barely touches the variety of cycling that is available
6:48 from what video is this footage?
A trip video I still need to finish from 2022. 🫠
On the bags themselves, it's been cool to see several brands doing drop bar friendly dry bags
Wish I had known about the Minelowisco route. I just did a long there-and-back trip through the Driftless. On another note, it's touted as a week-long trip? Maybe on foot?
The push to aluminum is easy. You can robot weld easy steel not so much because of the puddle size.. The bike industry like all others is about profits. Back when pros switched from steel to aluminum on top end road bikes it was also when aluminum was at record low prices is what most people missed.
Trust me I like the stuff but it is being pushed for a reason and reason is always the same.
I am one of those riders that rides older stuff still for fun. That old canti cx bike makes old trails new and fun. I have modern stuff also but I find modern drop bar bikes that are super slack and bb drops to China is a crutch and pretty darn boring
What rear rack is that around the 21:45 mark? Great video!
There is no rack at the 21:45 mark, but he shows the Old Man Mountain Elkhorn throughout the video, including at 20:20.
The one on the book? Tailfin
Thanks, it was the 20:20 mark on the full squishy Pivot.
Yep, that was the old man mountain Elkhorn.
Impressive
It is my belief that bikes are designed for optimum performance centered around a size medium geometry and that you may get reasonable performance going up or down one size, but beyond that the bike's geometry has changed so much that they no longer perform anything as intended.
I believe a solution would be to match wheel size to frame size using smaller wheels on smaller frames and larger wheels on larger frames to keep the geometry the same for all size bikes
Going down in wheel sizes from 622 would be fairly easy, yes, with 584, 559 and 507. But going up? There are wheels called 32" and 36", but they're veeery uncommon. And it would also require component manufacturers to create more different products, for example forks, but also drivetrains, as larger wheels result in harder gears and smaller wheels in easier gears. That would make exchanging parts way more difficult, as shops would have to carry much more stuff.
But I def get your idea, small frames are very compromissd sometimes and could greatly benefit from 559 wheels instead of 622
Size specific rear-centers would be a great start!
You’re welcome for 2024. Yep, I did that. ;)
🙏🏼
all industries are of course different but the US bike industry has and will continue to price match Chinese tariffs. Doesn't matter whats happening on their end for costs/profit they will price match the tariffs. Quality wont go up, more people wont be employed they will just price match. They'll also price match if the tariffs go down.
lets make 2025 a no buy a bike year! we can do it
The safety bicycle was invented in the 1880's, so compared to other inventions like the automobile, there are few changes to its design.
Dad power!
Just like the 1x13 speed, its only purpose is to offer a new product. Thats consumerism for ya..
I strongly agree with your last point. Online, anonymous commenting doesn't help. I wonder how many of the most strident and toxic commenters ride at all, or at least have any real experience. Every serious cyclist I know appreciates all disciplines.
Yes, bikes for everyone! Maybe your daughter, too😊
Got me a Little Bager 22LR, for my bikepacking adventures up in the north. Saved my butt a few times. It's really just a varmint gun, small animal. Nothing serious.
As others have posted, I firmly believe cycling is a community that is inclusive for everyone on a bike. Sadly, it's a bit depressing the number of cyclists that cannot or will not acknowledge other cyclists when on a ride. Not to pigeon-hole any one specific sub-group however, I find some roadies are the worst offenders. I've encountered roadies at a stop light that are totally dismissive and ignore a "hello/hey" greeting from me. I'm pretty sure we're all engaged in the same activity...
Oh well, sucks to go through life that uptight and taking one's self way too serious.
Thanks for the video, sir 🍻
❤
Bike industry doom and gloom:
They did it to themselves in a lot of ways too, by selling niche and high maintenance race bikes to families who just want to go for a ride with their kids. Bike Farmer is the leading voice on this, and he's absolutely right. Large manufacturers force neighborhood shops to carry flagship models that don't sell, and we wonder why the LBS is having such a tough go. And if the LBS has it tough, the manufacturers have it tough.
And yes, Covid supply chain issues, but they are just the straw that broke the camel's back. The rot is deep and long lived in the industry.
The good news? The dumpster fire the industry is going through will burn away the dead and rotting parts of the industry, the everyperson will come back. Will the industry be humble enough to learn their lesson? Time will tell. But families, simple bikes, and a service focus are where it's at going forward, while the niche will find its place in online spaces.
Aluminum is so practical. I still don’t get the carbon hype.
Labelling cycling choices is always wrong. I've cycled since '71. Used all types on all surfaces. It's all good.
just say no to tariffs.
I wont to see more rigged bikes with 2.6 tires on the board
Cycling Culture Shift:
Talking shit is fun, but it can go too far. Be the change you wish to see in the world. It starts with each of us! Rib each other, but do it with love. Hard to do thru text on a screen....that's why this is a trend everywhere, and why we're all so damned anxious. Always on the defensive. Gonna be a long row to hoe.
Roots are for trees and plants!!!!!! Routes are paths to take while traveling. I can’t watch a vid if the person doesn’t know what they are talking about.
Yes kids are great but grand kids are better!
All that talk about inclusiveness and community, but ebikes were conspicuously absent from the discussion. Interesting.
I don’t mind e-bikes one bit. I own one.
Cycling is for cyclists.
whens theres no longer billionaires only then will i care about me over consuming
Haha 1st😄
Winner Winner!
bike snobbery is a thing… Cycling has gotten too fucking expensive. What a surprise to find out swift is in trouble $300 for a fucking nylon bag to put shit in personally I ride a single speed cross check that’s 15 years old, single speed the less you have the greater the experience… When I see surly discontinue the cross check and come out with the stegosaurus moon lander … it’s very very disheartening. Accompany that started with bikes like the karate monkey that you could put used parts on and build up any way you wanted that is the direction the bike industry needs to go not more shit to break more batteries to be dead with regards to e-bikes, nope …. They’ve actually ruined some of the trails in my area. They ride too fast and out of control… OK time for me to go back into my Hermitage and get on my cushion. 🧎🏻➡️ one mind one gear, one world… And a one hit.😊
Snobbery is a thing....in you. Way to be part of the problem.