That old record being broken this year by only two riders is an incredible affirmation of its rider's strength and climbing know-how, beautiful. And thanks, Jack, for the look-see at all these bikes. For me, it reminds me of the efforts of BMXers in the late '70s to build the best bikes for racing from a quickly growing selection of frames and components. Just as these hillclimbers did, riders went to a lot of work to make a bike used for short, intense efforts. Tho' I do have to say we were more colorful, lots of color-coordinated components and flashy frames and graphics and stickers. But we were all under the influence of motocross and auto racing of all sorts and Evel Knievel and it all began with the Schwinn Sting-Ray, inspired by a bunch of Southern California kids who modified their 20" bikes into pretend motorcycle choppers.
Number 2 and number 5 👍 Riding to the event , removing the mudguards and then taking the win really is the essence of this unique type of racing....for Pete's sake don't let the UCI anywhere near hill climbing 😆✌️
Holy crap!! That guy in the 60s rode that steel bike up that hill before scientific knowledge of training and diet existed and its only been beaten now and only by the top two finishers!? Wow!! Forget training and diet, if that guy had been given an aethos from the 'future' and rode it his record would be unbeatable!!
What an amazing feat by Peter Greenhalgh , riding a steel bike with fixed gear and setting a record that stood for basically 55 years when there was no science behind nutrition and bikes heheh, they just rode their bikes , drank beer and smoke cigars lol. They're definitely built different back them .👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Having climbed up winnats pass a few times i can safely say its absolutely brutal. Just getting up without stopping feels like an achievement tbh. Love seeing these extreme weigt weenie builds
Amazing that a steel single speed held the record for over 40 years! He even rode to and from the event that was a 66 mile one way trip. That is unbelievable!
I have to say its exactly that. Considering how much every aspect of cycling has come on in the last 50 years. The fact the guy was on a steel single speed and rode 65 miles before the race and his record has only just been beaten by guys with modern diet, training, technology and they turn up completely fresh is simply unbelievable. Something is amis in that record.
@@reginaldscot165 As above, sorry to disappoint but the reason is more boring - I just couldn't make out the Prime logos when I originally looked at the images. To make it up to you, I've amended the full article on site: www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2021-hill-climb-national-championships-bikes/ Love and kisses, Jack xxx
my biggest curiosity is how many of these bikes are modified on race days for the hill climbs and ridden in a more traditional state the rest of the year versus being bikes of purpose that hang on a hook till hill climb day. That aethos especially considering how that thing was outfitted.
Putting all that effort into creating a HC bike and having DISC brakes on it...... Why not at least put a rim brake fork on the Aethos so you can run a proper light set up maxed out.
When the race is uphill at relatively slow speed, with a closed course and no competitors (and no rules mandating a helmet), it seems like a decision most would make.
I’m enjoying the bike so far th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
@@johnmorrison7171 lol it's not more of a conspiracy than pro teams covering with duct tape or black paint or ink the names and logos of brands that do not sponsor them so that the brands they do don't complain about it when riders choose different parts than the ones they were sponsored with.
Sorry to disappoint but the reason is more boring - I just couldn't make out the Prime logos when I originally looked at the images. To make it up to you, I've amended the full article on site: www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2021-hill-climb-national-championships-bikes/ Love and kisses, Jack xxx (Ps, any sponsored content we produced will be marked as such - you can learn more about how BikeRadar makes money here: www.bikeradar.com/news/how-does-bikeradar-make-money)
@@galenkehler Thinking that these cannot be raced, when they have indeed been raced, cannot lead to a very smart question. Your response was also not intelligent. Not having weight limits and not checking for motors are two entirely separate things. Deadbob did not say he takes this kind of events seriously, even though it should be when looking at the top riders, who 'push' World Tour level numbers.
What do you think of our list? Which of these stealthy bikes makes you want to ride uphill as fast as possible? Let us know in the comments!
Bell's handlebars are CRC's Prime bars
That old record being broken this year by only two riders is an incredible affirmation of its rider's strength and climbing know-how, beautiful. And thanks, Jack, for the look-see at all these bikes. For me, it reminds me of the efforts of BMXers in the late '70s to build the best bikes for racing from a quickly growing selection of frames and components. Just as these hillclimbers did, riders went to a lot of work to make a bike used for short, intense efforts. Tho' I do have to say we were more colorful, lots of color-coordinated components and flashy frames and graphics and stickers. But we were all under the influence of motocross and auto racing of all sorts and Evel Knievel and it all began with the Schwinn Sting-Ray, inspired by a bunch of Southern California kids who modified their 20" bikes into pretend motorcycle choppers.
Number 2 and number 5 👍 Riding to the event , removing the mudguards and then taking the win really is the essence of this unique type of racing....for Pete's sake don't let the UCI anywhere near hill climbing 😆✌️
Holy crap!! That guy in the 60s rode that steel bike up that hill before scientific knowledge of training and diet existed and its only been beaten now and only by the top two finishers!? Wow!! Forget training and diet, if that guy had been given an aethos from the 'future' and rode it his record would be unbeatable!!
They certainly had knowledge of amphetamines then though.
The weather conditions probably played a role.
Also fixed???
@@mikemclennan8917 as if amphetamines are hard to come by today.
Not to mention actual PEDs being a thing today, unlike the 60s.
4.7 kilos damn that is the lightest bike I've ever seen with pedals and disc brakes!
An interesting weight saving technique from the owner (/builder) of that steel bike. Let it rust and then sand it down
What an amazing feat by Peter Greenhalgh , riding a steel bike with fixed gear and setting a record that stood for basically 55 years when there was no science behind nutrition and bikes heheh, they just rode their bikes , drank beer and smoke cigars lol. They're definitely built different back them .👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
130 miles and probably 2000 meters of climbing round trip
Having climbed up winnats pass a few times i can safely say its absolutely brutal. Just getting up without stopping feels like an achievement tbh. Love seeing these extreme weigt weenie builds
goodness that gritspoke is wild and gorgeous in the least conventional way. that's a winner right there.
Amazing that a steel single speed held the record for over 40 years! He even rode to and from the event that was a 66 mile one way trip. That is unbelievable!
I have to say its exactly that. Considering how much every aspect of cycling has come on in the last 50 years. The fact the guy was on a steel single speed and rode 65 miles before the race and his record has only just been beaten by guys with modern diet, training, technology and they turn up completely fresh is simply unbelievable. Something is amis in that record.
unidentified prime bars from wiggle
Shhhhh 🤫
And those “unidentified” wheels looked like pretty standard Bitex carbon clinchers.
The story of the 1966 bike is inspirational!
Those were prime bars
No unidentified, I’m wondering if it’s a sponsor thing?
@@reginaldscot165 As above, sorry to disappoint but the reason is more boring - I just couldn't make out the Prime logos when I originally looked at the images. To make it up to you, I've amended the full article on site: www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2021-hill-climb-national-championships-bikes/
Love and kisses, Jack xxx
Loving the climbs. Building my bike for it now, and training my body for it. About 23 more pounds to lose, and I'll be ready. ;)
Tom Bell's handlebar looks like a "prime components" one.
That steel bike is niceee
my biggest curiosity is how many of these bikes are modified on race days for the hill climbs and ridden in a more traditional state the rest of the year versus being bikes of purpose that hang on a hook till hill climb day. That aethos especially considering how that thing was outfitted.
Love the hill climb content !
"Uncut, unidentified bars" clearly says Prime lol
Those unidentified prime bars
Lever pronounced like never - I'm in a fever!
Ok that‘s interesting:)
Putting all that effort into creating a HC bike and having DISC brakes on it......
Why not at least put a rim brake fork on the Aethos so you can run a proper light set up maxed out.
What you need is a structor bike of day 6 bike
Absolutely love it!
What are these red brakes?
Do you need to fit two brakes on your bike? Is one or maybe no brakes Allowed? Thanks
Yes you need two - its the law
@@david131092 thats true unless you're ona a fixed while it's considered as a brake and you only need one.
@@nairobitokyo1696 yep true
Genuine question, why some of the competitors did not wear helmet?
To try and save as much weight as possible. Once you've gotten rid of bar tape, the helmet is an obvious way to try and save a few extra grams.
When the race is uphill at relatively slow speed, with a closed course and no competitors (and no rules mandating a helmet), it seems like a decision most would make.
But you must show a front and rear light.
that is a ali express saddle, not a darimo at all
Tifusi?
Why not cut the drops and take out the front brake rotor. Who needs brakes on a hill climb!
so the real story is the old timer riding 130 miles and maybe 2000 meters of climbing plus Winnats on a bike that must have been 10 -15 kgs at least..
I’m enjoying the bike so far th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA My only real complaints are the brakes and the pedals. I feel like a bike designed for bigger people should have much larger pedals and more heavy duty brakes. I’ve only gotten two really good rides out of it, minimal downhill action, and the brakes feel like they’re already going out. A larger person has more momentum, so I think this wasn’t thought through very well. Also, I wear size 13-14 wide shoes. My feet cramp up on these pedals that are clearly made for smaller feet. Since I’m not a pro rider (and I don’t think many are who purchase this bike) I don’t think that the straps on the pedal are necessary at all. None of this takes away from the enjoyment I get from riding, however. I’ll just head to a bike shop to improve on a few things.
"unidentified" = we are paid by some other brands to keep our mouths shut with respect to the identity thereof
Yes, EVERYTHING is a conspiracy........
@@johnmorrison7171 lol it's not more of a conspiracy than pro teams covering with duct tape or black paint or ink the names and logos of brands that do not sponsor them so that the brands they do don't complain about it when riders choose different parts than the ones they were sponsored with.
@@11robotics Fair enough!
it even says prime on the bars!
Sorry to disappoint but the reason is more boring - I just couldn't make out the Prime logos when I originally looked at the images. To make it up to you, I've amended the full article on site: www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2021-hill-climb-national-championships-bikes/
Love and kisses, Jack xxx
(Ps, any sponsored content we produced will be marked as such - you can learn more about how BikeRadar makes money here: www.bikeradar.com/news/how-does-bikeradar-make-money)
Lever pronounced Leeeeeever
Ahh.. a fixed gear bike.
Disc brakes ruined the look, and the aerodynamic of the bicycles. 😞
How much does it weight when your all wet? lol
It is the Watts not the kgs
It's the watts per kilo. You need both
How can they even race these, they don't meet the UCI 6.8kg weight limit?
british hill climb events aren't governed by the UCI
@@deadbob54 lol that's dumb, how can you take it seriously? How many competitors had motors in the bike 🤣
@@galenkehler Thinking that these cannot be raced, when they have indeed been raced, cannot lead to a very smart question. Your response was also not intelligent. Not having weight limits and not checking for motors are two entirely separate things. Deadbob did not say he takes this kind of events seriously, even though it should be when looking at the top riders, who 'push' World Tour level numbers.
THE UCI HAS NO JURISDICTION HERE!
Biblical?
Here’s what I think: hill climbing is an abusive discipline.