This is the golden age of peak mechanical! The focus on all the rebuildable parts in this piece is exactly why I absolutely follow your content. These small brands and innovators are so refreshing.
I tried a 165 crank from a 172,5. It was good so I tried 160. It was better. I settled on 152. I have been riding for 40 years and did this 2 years ago. Wish I did it 40 years ago. Minor pains gone. Hips and knee stress gone. Can ride longer and faster. FYI I’m 5’8.5”. My normal saddle height is 69.5 cm from BB. I believe Matt’s 7 year prediction the TDF will be won on 155. Cranks are way too long!
@@kjracz15 go for it! I'm 5'6" and went down to 165, then 160 and most of the time I use the 160. The only minor downside is climbing becomes a bit more difficult (more torque needed).
YES!!! I’ve been doing various hacks to bike bags for years to get them to hold shape when less than full. It has seemed that bike bags were either designed by someone who doesn’t use bike bags or by someone that tested only with specific items they carry. So relieved to see someone finally incorporate some semi-stiffness into bike bags.
Hey Russ. I just had to let you know that I really appreciate your interview style. Out of all the videos of the same event yours is the most interesting and enjoyable to watch. I love how you get engaged with people and bring out the shared passion. Keep up the good work
This is great content. Would love to see more and longer. I could spend hours watching and listening to craftsmen explaining their methods and wares. Thanks for making this.
I will fight in the comments section for a Madrone derailleur, aesthetically they are exactly what I want, and they sound like they are gonna be ace on performance. I also think those Appleman cranks look sweet!
I really like small companies but please NO more proprietary "closed" systems. We are fed up with this stuff from big companies! I would like to see more universal - open stuff like this channel is supporting.
I worked with Brett from EVT for a few years; he's a good mechanic but he's a flippin genius at tool design. Everything he makes is the absolute best version of it's idea.
I'm 5' 10" and once had some 165 cranks on a bike and loved them. When I sold the bike on eBay the guy was kind of pissed that they were 165 cranks and I told him I didn't think it was an issue and I that I actually loved them. I guess he tried them for a while and eventually left me great feedback. I've often wondered why there were so little choices as well. I agree 100% about the future on this issue.
Interested to see how those Madrone derailleurs hold up in off road conditions. I haven't had great experiences with derailleurs that use that big pulley to guide the cable cause they end up getting really dirty and gummed up. Feels like more of a way to maneuver around patents than it is an intentional design feature
Great job, Russ! I always enjoy the coverage of these less corporate shows. The Yellowbird stuff looks gorgeous, unfortunately on their website, I didn’t notice any way to sign up for email notifications to know when items are back in stock.
great vid of great looking products. smaller ( than wald ) baskets and shallow! bikes always have to work at least a little for carrying. now just need some cool clamping ideas for mtb shocks.
So interesting to see the past being rejuvenated. I come from the 90s bicycle/ MTB industry craze and a lot is being repeated by another generation. What is old is new again. Lets hope some of these entrepreneurs end up like Tom Ritchie, or Keith Bontrager
How about a quick change method to drop out some of the chain rings. Create a way to have High Mid & Low gearing. The rider could still pick their preference, change up for different terrain & most importantly have fewer things to break. Kids especially dont need 21 speeds they dont know how to move through gears effectively, they wind up between gears dragging the derailure. Worst of all they get frustrated and dont even want to ride. Im thinking a 5 gear range is optimal since thats about the number of gears most riders use.
Yes we need more mechanical derailleurs that are rebuildable. Everyone doesn't have the money to buy a electric shift. The bicycle is and always will be the best human powered vehicle.
Ever rebuilt an old huret? Or simplex? Until you've done it don't talk about rebuilding derailleurs. Mechanical isn't going away. Brifters maybe, but not mechanical.
If you mean a 40/26 crankset with 11-40T cassette then I guess that means CUES cranks with riveted chainrings. Too bad you can only put 30T on 104 BCD cranks.
Ha, short cranks not a fad. Long cranks crept in in recent decades. I can sustain a higher speed and longer on my 1986 bike with 170 cranks than I can on any of my 2013 and on bikes with 175 cranks.
Interesting - I keep getting served up videos telling me my cranks are too long and to change to shorter cranks... Currently ride 170's - just did the 20% check and found I need closer to 173mm so may try some 172.5's.
The closest thing that I know of that actually works is SRAM's flight attendant, which is electronically controlled suspension dampening. There's some kind of learning algorithm that might qualify as AI.
This is the golden age of peak mechanical! The focus on all the rebuildable parts in this piece is exactly why I absolutely follow your content. These small brands and innovators are so refreshing.
Russ, have you covered the Growtac Equal Control Lever friction shifters already?
I like the use of short interviews to get fast thru all the different items, with giving every vendor a chance to talk about it.
Same!
The world needs more people like these guys!
Those Cucumber and Sardine multitools are genius!
awesome to see small companies stepping up with alternative mechanical components!!
I tried a 165 crank from a 172,5. It was good so I tried 160. It was better. I settled on 152. I have been riding for 40 years and did this 2 years ago. Wish I did it 40 years ago. Minor pains gone. Hips and knee stress gone. Can ride longer and faster. FYI I’m 5’8.5”. My normal saddle height is 69.5 cm from BB. I believe Matt’s 7 year prediction the TDF will be won on 155. Cranks are way too long!
Ok, I'm almost sold on getting a 160mm crank. Your input just sealed the deal.
@@kjracz15 go for it! I'm 5'6" and went down to 165, then 160 and most of the time I use the 160. The only minor downside is climbing becomes a bit more difficult (more torque needed).
Idk if I'm sold on that... I've been on 165 ( I'm 6' 5" ) and I wish I had longer options
track racers have been onto something for ages running 160mm. I always find it odd that people run 177.5 and talk about leverage.
I'm 183cm, 24 years old, and I get knee pain riding any cranks longer than 165. Shorter cranks are the way.
YES!!! I’ve been doing various hacks to bike bags for years to get them to hold shape when less than full. It has seemed that bike bags were either designed by someone who doesn’t use bike bags or by someone that tested only with specific items they carry. So relieved to see someone finally incorporate some semi-stiffness into bike bags.
I know these videos take a lot of work, but please keep them coming! They’re very good
0:10 "Never trust big derailleur" is a bold and very much my kind of marketing technique 😂
Hey Russ. I just had to let you know that I really appreciate your interview style. Out of all the videos of the same event yours is the most interesting and enjoyable to watch. I love how you get engaged with people and bring out the shared passion. Keep up the good work
best MADE content with good questions are on point b roll
This is great content. Would love to see more and longer. I could spend hours watching and listening to craftsmen explaining their methods and wares. Thanks for making this.
I will fight in the comments section for a Madrone derailleur, aesthetically they are exactly what I want, and they sound like they are gonna be ace on performance.
I also think those Appleman cranks look sweet!
Thank you for the great report
8:35 these are perfect! Dude just got a sale.
I really like small companies but please NO more proprietary "closed" systems. We are fed up with this stuff from big companies! I would like to see more universal - open stuff like this channel is supporting.
So many cool and useful things in this video. Thanks for taking the time to really highlight some of these products!!
Appleman cranks are so sick. Talked to him at the philly bike show earlier this year. Great guy.
I worked with Brett from EVT for a few years; he's a good mechanic but he's a flippin genius at tool design. Everything he makes is the absolute best version of it's idea.
Those Packable Pogies are genius! I want some!
Great coverage, interesting products and cool people making things to make life s little better for others.
I loved thst little multi tool.
I loved the creativity and weirdness of the bikes and parts people brought to Made.
I thought I was the only one who rode 165 mm cranks.
Really interesting to see the creativity and ingenuity of folks in the cycling community.
Lots of nifty stuff, I didn't expect.
I would've loved one of these videos for racks and storage.
Paul! I need that cable adjustment barrel for my neo retro brakes.
Really enjoying how custom you can get your bike with all this cool tech! Great content - thanks.
Really enjoyed this video
Wishing makers would also alternately sell plans and patterns for MYOG. I like the bags and pogies from the multiple awesome folks here.
Love to see our resident "charming brit" on the channel. Hi Simon!
Where can I get the Cucumber and Sardine? So innovative!
The equipt guy is so so nice. we met him at Bespoked in Manchester and he's so enthusiastic.
Make headtube angles sharp again!
So so cool 😍 I love this community of people, would love to talk to each of them for hours really
I'm 5' 10" and once had some 165 cranks on a bike and loved them. When I sold the bike on eBay the guy was kind of pissed that they were 165 cranks and I told him I didn't think it was an issue and I that I actually loved them. I guess he tried them for a while and eventually left me great feedback. I've often wondered why there were so little choices as well. I agree 100% about the future on this issue.
Interested to see how those Madrone derailleurs hold up in off road conditions. I haven't had great experiences with derailleurs that use that big pulley to guide the cable cause they end up getting really dirty and gummed up. Feels like more of a way to maneuver around patents than it is an intentional design feature
Both videos very inspiring
Great job, Russ! I always enjoy the coverage of these less corporate shows. The Yellowbird stuff looks gorgeous, unfortunately on their website, I didn’t notice any way to sign up for email notifications to know when items are back in stock.
Thank you for showing some unusual and small businesses!
I need one of those baskets for 12 pack runs.😝
great vid of great looking products. smaller ( than wald ) baskets and shallow! bikes always have to work at least a little for carrying. now just need some cool clamping ideas for mtb shocks.
I really, really need vo to list that "there and back" rack. That is exactly what ive been looking for.
Russ and Laura, you all are doing fantastic work covering the MADE show!!! This is another gem! Thanks so much! Best Wishes to you both!❤
Love it! Thanks for sharing this!
Great content and coverage!
That was very interesting. Thanks PLP.
MN represent-go Matt!!
So interesting to see the past being rejuvenated. I come from the 90s bicycle/ MTB industry craze and a lot is being repeated by another generation. What is old is new again. Lets hope some of these entrepreneurs end up like Tom Ritchie, or Keith Bontrager
Super nice video as always. Have you guys moved back to the US?
Time, is in fact, bizarre.
Even more bizarre is that statement.
How about a quick change method to drop out some of the chain rings.
Create a way to have High Mid & Low gearing. The rider could still pick their preference, change up for different terrain & most importantly have fewer things to break.
Kids especially dont need 21 speeds they dont know how to move through gears effectively, they wind up between gears dragging the derailure. Worst of all they get frustrated and dont even want to ride. Im thinking a 5 gear range is optimal since thats about the number of gears most riders use.
Thank you!
Great video!
I love the idea of alternate derailleurs, however all the ones I’ve seen. Are just way too expensive.
They'll seem fair next to eTap and Di2
@@mechanicaldavid4827 I’m taking mechanical though. Unless you are a professional racer I really don’t see the point in electronic shifting.
Hope you guys are enjoying your visit back to Terra (In)Firma.
Good episode! ❤
Yes we need more mechanical derailleurs that are rebuildable. Everyone doesn't have the money to buy a electric shift. The bicycle is and always will be the best human powered vehicle.
For now those niche derailleurs cost not so much less than electric, don't hey.
bit rich when these boutique mechanical mechs cost more than top of the line electronic
Ever rebuilt an old huret? Or simplex? Until you've done it don't talk about rebuilding derailleurs. Mechanical isn't going away. Brifters maybe, but not mechanical.
1:40 Check out Paul Price, of Paul Components, noticing the video camera and waving.
Rebuilding expensive components. ...great idea!!
In the automotive world - this is called a Lambo-Ferrari swap meet. Only, with FAR less financing and a ton more recreational drugs.....
What would you think of a 22 to 110 gear inch drivetrain?
Rather have it lower. Anything over 100 is aspirational. Eddy Merckx set his hour record on 97 gear inches.
@@PathLessPedaledTV Do you mean unloaded as well?
If you mean a 40/26 crankset with 11-40T cassette then I guess that means CUES cranks with riveted chainrings. Too bad you can only put 30T on 104 BCD cranks.
110 gear inches is 30mph at 90 cadence.
Fantastic 🎉
we need t invent a saddle and stem, centering Tool!! you can do it!!
Im Just Building a Vintage Steel Peugeot Road Bike, Reynolds Frame & DownTube Shifters 🤙🤙
Wheres the aenomaly switchgrade?!
Como brasileiro sonho em ter acesso a tantas alternativas.... infelizmente nosso mercado é muito limitado....
‘You’ve been at the rack racket for a long time’ opportunity lost! : )
Ingrid bike italian brand ❤🇮🇹
What a great vid and awesome items 😊😊❤ thanks for posting this up, some great innovations.. 🚴♀️🚴🏻👍Pete
That device from Appleman would be a great PBH measurer at Riv. #GrantPeterson
appleman vs orangewoman
Is the Applecranks man in any way in family with Joel Haver. I see quite a resemblance in both voice and gestures 😅
If you're asking, use one of these:?
The Yellow Bird stem caps are beautiful - I have a couple. I hate that he plays the stupid “everything’s limited edition” game.
I mean, when you're one dude making everything yourself as a side gig it's kind of a limited edition product in general.
It's a scaling issue for every small manufacturer.
@@mechanicaldavid4827 Fair. I’m jaded because it feels similar to the games played by big manufacturers like sneaker companies.
time stamps please
The Appleman cranks look great! Nothing shorter than 175mm for me though. I’m not into the short cranks fad
Ha, short cranks not a fad. Long cranks crept in in recent decades.
I can sustain a higher speed and longer on my 1986 bike with 170 cranks than I can on any of my 2013 and on bikes with 175 cranks.
@@MrGoodaches Going below 172.5 mm if you're shorter than six feet and not used to pedal cadences over 90 rpm makes no sense.
Shorter cranks isn't a fad... more of just an awakening that the market hasn't supplied a wide range of lengths to fit a wide range of riders.
Interesting - I keep getting served up videos telling me my cranks are too long and to change to shorter cranks... Currently ride 170's - just did the 20% check and found I need closer to 173mm so may try some 172.5's.
I doubt that.
@@zeldafitzgerald4149 Why?
28 / 32 for a mtb?
Wth?
Why not 32 / 22
Or 36 / 26
Or 34 / 24
Moa rangeee
Those must be the options for 1x drive trains. Front ders on mtb aren’t very fun, and a 28t is not common enough
Interestingly Madrone doesn't make replacement parts for Shimano.
Sounds like an advertisement for Shimano.
Thankfully Shimano takes care of that...
Awesome video. When will they make bikes with Artificial Intelligence ?
Theyre trying now.
@@PathLessPedaledTV Nice. I cannot wait
@@comounaverdura thats not a bike at that point.
The closest thing that I know of that actually works is SRAM's flight attendant, which is electronically controlled suspension dampening. There's some kind of learning algorithm that might qualify as AI.
Woohoo on first