The problem is the approach to cycling. You don't need to listen to these guys, they get sponsored to sell more items. Get out on your bike, start riding consistently. If you'll ever need anything like this, you'll see, but spending ALL your money on this will never make you happy. I have ridden in the past decade around 20000kms with no expensive equipment, and only bought a road bike for $1000 last year. I can outclimb or outperform most of the amateurs (non pros) in racing equipment riding $10000 aero bikes! You don't need to buy such expensive lights, bike computers, or most of the stuff that's here. Bib shorts, a helmet and the bottles will do. It's only fun when you focus on where you're riding and not what you're riding. What I admire in this guys video, is that he didn't push for so many unnecessary stuff, and that all cyclists will actually need at least the half of the stuff he mentioned.
Hey Mitch, I know this video has been out for a year now, but I just discovered it and I found it to be verrry good, straightforward, and easy to understand. Thanks for the info.
This was so insanely accurate to my journey I almost laughed. I’ve succumbed and am looking into Lycra shorts as we speak….. then the tires…. Then the wheels….
Another tip for other noobs, like myself, who doesn't want Lycra shorts: you can get padded underwear and use regular shorts outside. Works like a charm for the amount that I can ride so far, which is about 30 km.
i just got a used work stand from my LBS and it is so worth it. It really opened up a new world of swapping components at home and saved a ton of money in the long run IMO.
Impressed you waited that long! When I bought my road bike last year, I put together a list of future purchases in different categories. First purchases were helmet, bib shorts, gloves & water bottle.
On the chamois: it's not really the foam that makes the difference (though it helps) ; it's the compliant surface next to your skin that greatly reduces chafe. The rubbing happens away from the skin-fabric interface. And yes, it used to be chamois leather: same grip.
Well done. As a cyclist who has been riding for 35 plus years and coaching others, your are spot on. I'm retired but a few days a week work in a bike shop. This knowledge has been instrumental for every level of cyclist who walks in that door. Good stuff.
😂🤣😂 Man how things have changed. My bike is 14 years old and I still ride and service it regularly, helmets have been compulsory here in Australia where I live for nearly 40 years and in the 50 years plus I’ve been riding I’ve never worn Lycra once or even had bum padding and that includes on the 100km (62mile) Sydney to Gong bike classic which I’ve done 7 times.
You don’t like a comfy bum? I’m kidding I’ve never worn Lycra either. I do wear slightly padded underwear under stretchy running shorts. I can’t bring myself to wear a full Lycra aerodynamic squid suit.
Hi Mitch. Fellow tubeless rider here. Have opted to not carry a spare tube and instead rely on Dynaplug for fast recovery, combined with Uber/phone-a-friend as a last resort. I hate changing tubes out on a ride. My other recommendation is a presta-to-schrader adapter in case out of C02 (I don't carry a bike pump either) and there is a gas station nearby. Cheap insurance. Keep up the informative and entertaining vids!
Thank you for the beginner friendly advice. I'd love to see something about purchasing a new bike maybe second hand....although I'm currently deep in the try to learn everything I can rabbit hole and will certainly watch just about anything you put out
Thanks for watching! I’m thinking about doing a series on attempting to get my wife into cycling 🤞 If it works, there will definitely be an episode or two on choosing a bike 🚲
In 30 seconds into this and already relate...overwhelmed is an understatement. I ordered my bike and due to holiday weekend... won't get it until Wednesday which gave me a lot of time to REALLY watch videos... ready the entire purchase page details, reviews... looking for stuff to make my bike glam and girly...and I hadn't even THOUGHT about ALL the other stuff I would actually NEED. There's so much you need just to ensure a SAFE ride and then all the stuff you would need while out ...wow. PS..I did order my helmet which of course isn't being delivered until 2 weeks after the bike I do have sunglasses.. even LED ones but won't really need them..I wear glasses just to see
I found a cheaper alternative to bone construction headphones. It works surprisingly well, especially for listening to the spoken word. When listening to music, the bass is not very pronounced (but this is also a problem with bone construction). They are on-ear headphones, I had several, but I ended up with the Xiaomi M47 and I am extremely satisfied with them. They sit on the ear but do not block the opening. Thanks to this, you can hear absolutely everything from your surroundings. It also costs a fraction of what real bone construction headphones do (around $10).
One thing you might have mentioned was for the ladies and their bike. That is get the right saddle. If they buy their bike from a shop they are probably OK. But if they bought it privately the bike might have a saddle built for men and as a new rider they will get badly bruised up on one. Mens pelvic bones are narrower which means the saddles are. Women need a broader saddle.
For sunglasses, goodr makes cycling ones that are just $10 more. Even for running, having them wrap around for side wind protection is so nice. Throabout are another good cheap brand of cycling sunglasses, with more nice bridge to separate the glasses from your face.
I’m new to road cycling, this list was great. I have all the suggestions, minus the bike stand and torque wrench. I don’t listen to music either, I prefer listening to the world around me and my breathing. I’m looking for ways to attach water bottle cages to my track bike, which doesn’t have attachment points anywhere on the frame. I’ve been tucking a bottle in my jersey.
one honorable mention is jersey, imo it will make your ride much simple because there's is no need to add more bags on your frame or handlebar(except if you're going for long backpacking). I can't leave my phone or some cash, backpocket on jersey will help this problem. ah also don't forget to bring some snack or gel
I have a love/hate relationship with my doctor. I loved that she cared enough to worry about my weight (305lbs) at the time. She recommended I start cycling as a way lose weight. This is where the hate comes in. Whyyyyyyyy did she say start cycling? I started with a cheap $300 bike I got on ebay with a wahoo indoor trainer. And the spiral down the cycling rabbit hole began. This will be my 3rd summer of riding and I have so many bibs and jerseys that I lost count. I'm also on my 2nd bike but only because I was hit by a car last year and I used the insurance money to buy a Pinarello Dogma F. I went from being unhealthy heavy to an unhealthy (in a good way) cycling obsession. This video made me laugh because it's like my cycling journey in a 7 min video.
At 3:37 you are riding next to the Griffith Observatory. Im a 13 year old that just got started into biking, I go up there 2 to 3 times a month. I recently tried climbing farther, up the road that you are descending rn, but I couldnt. :( I am running the trek domane al3 disc. I was wondering if you had any tips on climbing, I want to get better. :) Thank you :)
Griffith Park is my favorite place to ride in LA, it’s a great place to practice climbing. I’m not a coach or anything but the thing that helped me the most with climbing hills was getting a heart rate monitor. I often attacked too hard, so my legs or my lungs would give out before I got up the hill. The heart rate monitor helped me pace myself. I realized I had to slow way down to keep my heart rate lower. At first it felt like I was going super slow, but I made it to the top! Over time I’ve built up my speed. Hope that helps a bit ✌️
@@cerirey best purchase I have made. Makes basic maintenance easy. Changing tires, fine tuning gears, cleaning your drive chain. 100% worth it, but buy something reasonable quality, and if you can buy used from a trusted shop, do that.
Not yet... I am about to start shopping for one for a big ride coming up, so maybe in the future! Also, if anyone reading this has recs, please let us know 🙏
Is there another name for a guy like me. I ride road bikes and I ride MTBs. They are two very different bikes. Ones a sports car and the other is an off road do it all.. but I like both some people hate road bikes or hates mtbs
So let me get this straight.. You appear to be suggesting that it's ok for "NEW" cyclists listen to music while riding. WRONG.. in fact it's dangerous for even the best cyclists to listen to music while riding. Cycling demands a lot more of ones attention than almost any other physical activity. Why would anyone want to reduce their senses while engaging in a sport that by it's nature plays in traffic ??
What the heck happened to the sound at 6:32? I thought my speaker had gave up!
Lol
Darn glad I saw your comment before butchering my TWS xD
Bro me too i was about to smash everything in my room cause i dont have any money for new headphones😭😭
why am i so attracted to moneypit hobbies
The problem is the approach to cycling. You don't need to listen to these guys, they get sponsored to sell more items. Get out on your bike, start riding consistently. If you'll ever need anything like this, you'll see, but spending ALL your money on this will never make you happy. I have ridden in the past decade around 20000kms with no expensive equipment, and only bought a road bike for $1000 last year. I can outclimb or outperform most of the amateurs (non pros) in racing equipment riding $10000 aero bikes! You don't need to buy such expensive lights, bike computers, or most of the stuff that's here. Bib shorts, a helmet and the bottles will do. It's only fun when you focus on where you're riding and not what you're riding. What I admire in this guys video, is that he didn't push for so many unnecessary stuff, and that all cyclists will actually need at least the half of the stuff he mentioned.
I dunno but checkout the hand-painted Warhammer 40k figurines and mechanical keyboards rabbit holes while you're at it.
I justify it by telling myself that at least this hobby has health benefits lol.
Dude and i thought buying the bike was enough… nooo theres a whole load of crap to buy 😂🤦♂️
Not really, i have been using the first set i buy for more than 1 year all is about self restrain
Hey Mitch, I know this video has been out for a year now, but I just discovered it and I found it to be verrry good, straightforward, and easy to understand. Thanks for the info.
This was so insanely accurate to my journey I almost laughed. I’ve succumbed and am looking into Lycra shorts as we speak….. then the tires…. Then the wheels….
Haha it’s inevitable! Thanks for watching! Good luck to us all 😅
I am on the torque wrench journey at the moment. The stand has been an amazing decision.
Kept it simple and didn't push expensive stuff... well done.
Another tip for other noobs, like myself, who doesn't want Lycra shorts: you can get padded underwear and use regular shorts outside. Works like a charm for the amount that I can ride so far, which is about 30 km.
i just got a used work stand from my LBS and it is so worth it. It really opened up a new world of swapping components at home and saved a ton of money in the long run IMO.
Just started doing 1:30hr + rides lately and finally bought bib shorts... Game changer
1hr30+ is a solid ride!
Impressed you waited that long!
When I bought my road bike last year, I put together a list of future purchases in different categories. First purchases were helmet, bib shorts, gloves & water bottle.
On the chamois: it's not really the foam that makes the difference (though it helps) ; it's the compliant surface next to your skin that greatly reduces chafe. The rubbing happens away from the skin-fabric interface. And yes, it used to be chamois leather: same grip.
Well done. As a cyclist who has been riding for 35 plus years and coaching others, your are spot on. I'm retired but a few days a week work in a bike shop. This knowledge has been instrumental for every level of cyclist who walks in that door. Good stuff.
😂🤣😂 Man how things have changed. My bike is 14 years old and I still ride and service it regularly, helmets have been compulsory here in Australia where I live for nearly 40 years and in the 50 years plus I’ve been riding I’ve never worn Lycra once or even had bum padding and that includes on the 100km (62mile) Sydney to Gong bike classic which I’ve done 7 times.
You don’t like a comfy bum? I’m kidding I’ve never worn Lycra either. I do wear slightly padded underwear under stretchy running shorts. I can’t bring myself to wear a full Lycra aerodynamic squid suit.
Maybe you have a good saddle. Anyway 100km is not that far. Doable even with a poor saddle and no padding
Picked up a Varia two wks back… GAME CHANGER.
Hi Mitch. Fellow tubeless rider here. Have opted to not carry a spare tube and instead rely on Dynaplug for fast recovery, combined with Uber/phone-a-friend as a last resort. I hate changing tubes out on a ride. My other recommendation is a presta-to-schrader adapter in case out of C02 (I don't carry a bike pump either) and there is a gas station nearby. Cheap insurance. Keep up the informative and entertaining vids!
I gotta get a dynaplug! Have you seen the new prototype that fits in the handlebar end cap? 🤯
Thank you for the beginner friendly advice. I'd love to see something about purchasing a new bike maybe second hand....although I'm currently deep in the try to learn everything I can rabbit hole and will certainly watch just about anything you put out
Thanks for watching! I’m thinking about doing a series on attempting to get my wife into cycling 🤞 If it works, there will definitely be an episode or two on choosing a bike 🚲
@@MitchBoyer And than after that video, one about how to properly store the n + 1 bikes the two of you own in an LA sized house.
The Fly6 and Fly12 bike "dash" cams are great! Always nice to be able to report and prove things, plus they're great lights as well!
I'm soon to turn 30 and only now I feel like getting into road biking. Your intro was very accurate
These videos are hilarious, I’m enjoying all of them. As a relatively new gravel cyclist, this is fire content.
10/10. Great video
In 30 seconds into this and already relate...overwhelmed is an understatement. I ordered my bike and due to holiday weekend... won't get it until Wednesday which gave me a lot of time to REALLY watch videos... ready the entire purchase page details, reviews... looking for stuff to make my bike glam and girly...and I hadn't even THOUGHT about ALL the other stuff I would actually NEED. There's so much you need just to ensure a SAFE ride and then all the stuff you would need while out ...wow.
PS..I did order my helmet which of course isn't being delivered until 2 weeks after the bike
I do have sunglasses.. even LED ones but won't really need them..I wear glasses just to see
I found a cheaper alternative to bone construction headphones. It works surprisingly well, especially for listening to the spoken word. When listening to music, the bass is not very pronounced (but this is also a problem with bone construction). They are on-ear headphones, I had several, but I ended up with the Xiaomi M47 and I am extremely satisfied with them. They sit on the ear but do not block the opening. Thanks to this, you can hear absolutely everything from your surroundings. It also costs a fraction of what real bone construction headphones do (around $10).
Great video!!
One thing you might have mentioned was for the ladies and their bike. That is get the right saddle. If they buy their bike from a shop they are probably OK. But if they bought it privately the bike might have a saddle built for men and as a new rider they will get badly bruised up on one. Mens pelvic bones are narrower which means the saddles are. Women need a broader saddle.
I was like, those are definitely Goodrs. Yup. Confirmed. Fun video. Been thinking about a bike stand for a while. Just gotta pull the trigger.
Do itttttt! totally worth it.
Nice video! A Fly 6 is a great tail light investment!
For sunglasses, goodr makes cycling ones that are just $10 more. Even for running, having them wrap around for side wind protection is so nice. Throabout are another good cheap brand of cycling sunglasses, with more nice bridge to separate the glasses from your face.
Definitely needed 😎🚲👊🏾
I’m new to road cycling, this list was great. I have all the suggestions, minus the bike stand and torque wrench. I don’t listen to music either, I prefer listening to the world around me and my breathing. I’m looking for ways to attach water bottle cages to my track bike, which doesn’t have attachment points anywhere on the frame. I’ve been tucking a bottle in my jersey.
Shokz are the best!
absolutely love my Goodr glasses!!! Polarized for $20 is a win
one honorable mention is jersey, imo it will make your ride much simple because there's is no need to add more bags on your frame or handlebar(except if you're going for long backpacking). I can't leave my phone or some cash, backpocket on jersey will help this problem. ah also don't forget to bring some snack or gel
You’re not alone. LoFi Hip Hop for the win!
3:33 - yes, one of my favorite streets in LA! It's probably the only one where cars aren't allowed.
This is really good
I needed this video. Thank you
5:10 great point
And they say LA doesn’t have any cool people! Enjoying the videos!
Haha, thanks! 🤘
I didn’t buy my first road bike. I serviced my dad’s 1984 trek 560 and am sending it
I have a love/hate relationship with my doctor. I loved that she cared enough to worry about my weight (305lbs) at the time. She recommended I start cycling as a way lose weight. This is where the hate comes in. Whyyyyyyyy did she say start cycling? I started with a cheap $300 bike I got on ebay with a wahoo indoor trainer. And the spiral down the cycling rabbit hole began.
This will be my 3rd summer of riding and I have so many bibs and jerseys that I lost count. I'm also on my 2nd bike but only because I was hit by a car last year and I used the insurance money to buy a Pinarello Dogma F. I went from being unhealthy heavy to an unhealthy (in a good way) cycling obsession. This video made me laugh because it's like my cycling journey in a 7 min video.
Haha the spiral is real! Sorry to hear you were hit by a car, but congrats on the Dogma F 🙌 thanks for watching!
At 3:37 you are riding next to the Griffith Observatory. Im a 13 year old that just got started into biking, I go up there 2 to 3 times a month. I recently tried climbing farther, up the road that you are descending rn, but I couldnt. :( I am running the trek domane al3 disc. I was wondering if you had any tips on climbing, I want to get better. :)
Thank you :)
Griffith Park is my favorite place to ride in LA, it’s a great place to practice climbing. I’m not a coach or anything but the thing that helped me the most with climbing hills was getting a heart rate monitor. I often attacked too hard, so my legs or my lungs would give out before I got up the hill. The heart rate monitor helped me pace myself. I realized I had to slow way down to keep my heart rate lower. At first it felt like I was going super slow, but I made it to the top! Over time I’ve built up my speed. Hope that helps a bit ✌️
@@MitchBoyer Thank you! :)
@@113aidan4 Good luck!
Holy shit I love your channel!!! New viewer here
Muc off dry lube is crap according to the Silca CEO and some tests. Save your drive train and get a better one!
Bike Stand is a mandatory. First thing I would buy, well, perhaps after the tire pump.
Why do you think so? 🤔 considering to get one but not sure if it worths it with only one gravel bike
@@cerirey best purchase I have made. Makes basic maintenance easy. Changing tires, fine tuning gears, cleaning your drive chain. 100% worth it, but buy something reasonable quality, and if you can buy used from a trusted shop, do that.
Do you have a recommendation for a headlight?
Not yet... I am about to start shopping for one for a big ride coming up, so maybe in the future! Also, if anyone reading this has recs, please let us know 🙏
Best padded shorts?
As weird as they felt the first time wearing them, the padded shorts were game changer.
Do you wear the Lycra or the cargo shorts with hidden pads? Lmao
I literally just came out of a rabbit hole for which butyl tubes are best 😅
I wanna ride but I have blurry vision, can I just wear graded glasses?
Perfect 👌🏼
I have my MTB bike, 2 days ago, pelvic bone is in pain
btw the muck off dry lube is the worst chain lube i've ever used
I get the point but :D since we have healthcare in Europa, the Brain Injurie would be cheaper than the helmet :D sooooo going on with this logik... :D
You have to warn them about tall socks! Someone is gonna look like a triathlete
Lol true!
Does anyone know good bibs for fat boys? I’m 6’1 292 lbs.
I have ridden 2 century rides without proper bike shorts. No problem.
Next episode, Mitch try’s waxing, his chain
😅 how’d you find my TH-cam watch history?
1:29 *$300 for a helmet* ? Yikes.
Great vid and spot on recommendations. Next marginal gain, using Squirt as your lube, and getting aero AF.
😂
i´m 33, does this coun´t? mid life ^^
Is there another name for a guy like me. I ride road bikes and I ride MTBs. They are two very different bikes. Ones a sports car and the other is an off road do it all.. but I like both some people hate road bikes or hates mtbs
Nah
My adhd like white noises.
So... No headset, headphones etc.
Just sound of wind
Definely don't buy earbuds they fall all the time
don't advertise , water bottle
So let me get this straight.. You appear to be suggesting that it's ok for "NEW" cyclists listen to music while riding. WRONG.. in fact it's dangerous for even the best cyclists to listen to music while riding. Cycling demands a lot more of ones attention than almost any other physical activity. Why would anyone want to reduce their senses while engaging in a sport that by it's nature plays in traffic ??
Not everyone bikes in traffic but fair point.
One ear bud on the right and keep it low
@@juanmartinez-ut2kn You are never going to convince me that anything that takes away any part of a cyclists attention is a good idea..
aww big feelings buddy! ❤
@@id8989 Dunno what that means..enjoy yer ride
I didn’t buy my first road bike. I serviced my dad’s 1984 trek 560 and am sending it