Intersting stuff. I enjoy my gravel bike but I do think that once you've got the fork, and the dropper... your dangerously close to 'why not put a flat bar on it' which then is closely followed by ' a really nice light XC hardtail is actually still a brilliant, versatile bike'. Thats certainly how I've ended up going full circle and now do 'gravel' events on my Scott Scale!
Oh yeah, if you ‘get it’ a suspended gravel bike is actually nonsense, I got my Chisel down to 9kg with a 100mm SID and 2.3in tyres on and it flew. As off road catnip for roadies they’re great though
@@GuyKesTVmore roadies need to try a fast xc bike as well before settling on a gravel bike. Most I’d bet would prefer the xc bike once they got used to the handle bars. I like my gravel bike but I’ve moved it to a more of an “all road” set up now and use the xc bike for proper off roading.
@@scottwatson7844 absolutely this. Gravel is a gateway drug to getting off road and I think it’s a good thing from that POV. But certainly in the UK at least a lightweight XC bike would make more sense most of the time. Just building up a Mondraker Chrono DC which should be interesting
Is it better to have something like xc bike for commuting to work on pavement and forest etc or gravel? Do these gravel bikes are way faster then something like xc or trail hardtail? Or are the tires makes the most difference? Thanks
Gravel is a little more aero in headwinds because of the bars and you generally get bigger gears so you’re not spinning crazy at 50kph. Little bit lighter too. 29er XC hardtail with skinny tyres is very quick though and can play rough much better on weekends
I’m struggling with your weight. The bike comes out of the box at 9.5 kilo and you added things to the bike and got it under 9? The rival 1 axs without the suspension fork came out of my box at 9 kilo and now it’s at 10 after getting it ready to go, with 31mm Rene hearse tires which are light.
This bike was 9.6kg out of the box. Ditching the AXS dropper loses 350g, wheels 100g, tires 200g, Easton bar and stem are lighter too. Only the saddle is very slightly heavier but my ass isn't a fan of WTB.
Loan since September, but at the risk of sounding a complete tw@t I’ve got plenty of options I could pick from. I’ve definitely grown to like Stig a lot more the more I’ve ridden it. Felt like it was too slow and heavy after the previous Stig’s I had at first
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Intersting stuff. I enjoy my gravel bike but I do think that once you've got the fork, and the dropper... your dangerously close to 'why not put a flat bar on it' which then is closely followed by ' a really nice light XC hardtail is actually still a brilliant, versatile bike'. Thats certainly how I've ended up going full circle and now do 'gravel' events on my Scott Scale!
Oh yeah, if you ‘get it’ a suspended gravel bike is actually nonsense, I got my Chisel down to 9kg with a 100mm SID and 2.3in tyres on and it flew. As off road catnip for roadies they’re great though
@@GuyKesTVmore roadies need to try a fast xc bike as well before settling on a gravel bike. Most I’d bet would prefer the xc bike once they got used to the handle bars. I like my gravel bike but I’ve moved it to a more of an “all road” set up now and use the xc bike for proper off roading.
@@scottwatson7844 absolutely this. Gravel is a gateway drug to getting off road and I think it’s a good thing from that POV. But certainly in the UK at least a lightweight XC bike would make more sense most of the time. Just building up a Mondraker Chrono DC which should be interesting
I've got a selection of Lezyne lights.....Been using them for over a decade....
Flipping nice bike.....I did watch The Reiver video earlier...Wow !!!
Yeah I've tested so many fancy lights that fail it's nice to just have something simple but totally reliable on the job
Is it better to have something like xc bike for commuting to work on pavement and forest etc or gravel? Do these gravel bikes are way faster then something like xc or trail hardtail? Or are the tires makes the most difference? Thanks
Gravel is a little more aero in headwinds because of the bars and you generally get bigger gears so you’re not spinning crazy at 50kph. Little bit lighter too. 29er XC hardtail with skinny tyres is very quick though and can play rough much better on weekends
Great video! I just bought an Ibis Hakka MX and love gravel riding now. What brand water bottles were those again?
They’re Peatys Fidlock bottles. Nice choice on the Hakka
@@GuyKesTV Thx Guy, always look forward to your next video!
How do the new Panaracers compare to the old?
Which bell are you using here?
I’m struggling with your weight. The bike comes out of the box at 9.5 kilo and you added things to the bike and got it under 9? The rival 1 axs without the suspension fork came out of my box at 9 kilo and now it’s at 10 after getting it ready to go, with 31mm Rene hearse tires which are light.
This bike was 9.6kg out of the box. Ditching the AXS dropper loses 350g, wheels 100g, tires 200g, Easton bar and stem are lighter too. Only the saddle is very slightly heavier but my ass isn't a fan of WTB.
Do you actually own the The Stig or just on loan.
Loan since September, but at the risk of sounding a complete tw@t I’ve got plenty of options I could pick from. I’ve definitely grown to like Stig a lot more the more I’ve ridden it. Felt like it was too slow and heavy after the previous Stig’s I had at first