This is the first video (I recall having seen) in which you have done a piece-by-piece walk-through of a bike. It was very interesting and gave me some food for thought. Thanks.
Missing the freehub sound and weigh in with this new style of pro bike presenting. Can't you guys get a mechanic to do it while the film crew is there?
I like these pro bike videos, even though there's been so many. I just keep clicking. I guess there's always something unique about all of the pro bikes. Lopez choosing 36/32 for his bailout climbing gear for instance.
This bike (no. 2) was probably only used during the stages when they had to climb these ridiculously steep ramps. He probably used 53/39 with 11-28 during the other stages.
The junction box on the stem and lack of integration make this bike look very 2015. I suppose they needed a derailleur hanger extender to make that 11 32 cassette work with DuraAce. It might have been easier to just use an Ultegra midcage one at a cost of about 40 grams. A d yet I would still call it Super Nice.
it definitely looks nice but why doesn't it have any aero features aside from the bladed forks? Not sure why anyone would choose the Gallium over the aero nitrogen. (that headtube is horrendous)
Lovely bike! Does he use deeper section wheels for flat stages? I'm the same height as him, and only a few kg heavier. I'm after some new wheels and can't decide between light wheels or heavier deep section. All my rides are hilly, and usually windy (coastal Sussex and Hampshire).
Definitely go for 30-40mm and lighter at your size/weight and with the riding you do. Tempting to go for deeper section for the looks, but shallower will be better for all-round use. I'm 63kg and had Bora 35mm and 50mm - preferred the 35mm and eventually soid the 50s. Apart from catching the wind more they were brutally stiff and felt wooden at my weight, 35s ride better for lighter riders.
Why is it that pro's ride such small frames. He is 5'7" and rides an XS, I'm 5'9" and ride a M/L. Its probably just personal preference but I would love GCNs take on it because it seems to be a common theme.
They can slam the stem and get into a very aerodynamic position as they are more flexible. Also the frame is a little lighter/agile. And as the frame is smaller, they can use a longer stem which can offer more stable steering at high speeds.
Sorry GCN love all yer bike videos but not these types😢 the weight would be nice obviously because this looks sooo light despite being pulled though a ditch backwards with all is scratch’s ??? Note 1.04 on forks and notice brake cable at 2.05 looks frayed 🤔😒
Argon18 make some beautiful concept bikes from time to time but this thing, which is a very modestly styled frame dominated by logos and outdated team colours just looks a right mess to me.
If Brits all go on holiday in Spain, why are the so terrible at pronouncing Spanish?!? "Mig-well Angle"?!? It's not quite as bad as their usual pronunciaron of "Nica-rahg-you-a," but come on guys - show some respect for a man of Lopez's caliber by at least saying his name properly!
Proper bike. No discs or aero tubes or integrated bar/stem frivolities. I approve.
I agree. Love this kind of road bike
A purist, I see.
This is the first video (I recall having seen) in which you have done a piece-by-piece walk-through of a bike. It was very interesting and gave me some food for thought. Thanks.
No freehub sound test😤!!
Missing the freehub sound and weigh in with this new style of pro bike presenting. Can't you guys get a mechanic to do it while the film crew is there?
That Argon 18 looks so cool, sexy and super nice!
I really like the Astana color scheme on this bike.
I like these pro bike videos, even though there's been so many. I just keep clicking. I guess there's always something unique about all of the pro bikes. Lopez choosing 36/32 for his bailout climbing gear for instance.
"Mechanics did a lot of work to fit the 11-32 cassette" .... wound in the B screw.
BOOM 🎙⬇
Superman! 🦸♂️🚲🚲🥇
Really sick, looks amazing! For once a frame that I can ride with my short legs.
A superlight pro rider using 36-32 gear combination on their bike! a lesson for the rest of us...
This bike (no. 2) was probably only used during the stages when they had to climb these ridiculously steep ramps. He probably used 53/39 with 11-28 during the other stages.
@@chrisko6439 That's a reasonable assumption 👍
The junction box on the stem and lack of integration make this bike look very 2015. I suppose they needed a derailleur hanger extender to make that 11 32 cassette work with DuraAce. It might have been easier to just use an Ultegra midcage one at a cost of about 40 grams. A d yet I would still call it Super Nice.
No weight...
6.8kg would be my guess.
@@robertkujawa3504 Robert...we don't want guesses. We want the actual weight 😐
6,450 gr
Wishing to have a bike like that 🔥
The next version will have drop seat stays, aero profile tubes, and no soul
I like the look of the latest bikes personally.
*aero brick
This guy doesn't actually need dropped seatstays for aerodynamics, his seatstays are already below the top of his rear wheel!
Wow that bike is my size! If Miguel Lopez wants to trade in his bike id be happy to excange!
And it's Canadian !
Nice and beautifull bike ! 😀👍
A bike check without freehub sound test and weighting is like a ride without having it on Strava - it just didn't happen.
Not Corima brake pads
No weight no freehub sound check I AM FURIOUS!!! 😡 😡 😡 😡 😡 😡
No weight no freehub sound???
Do more big bike checks!!!
Those rims look like they are more for going than stopping!
it definitely looks nice but why doesn't it have any aero features aside from the bladed forks? Not sure why anyone would choose the Gallium over the aero nitrogen. (that headtube is horrendous)
Because it probably rides better - tube sections and layup optimised for ride quality rather than aero gains that will be miniscule in practice.
Bar ends aren't aligned. A bit disappointed to be honest 🤪
Lovely bike! Does he use deeper section wheels for flat stages? I'm the same height as him, and only a few kg heavier. I'm after some new wheels and can't decide between light wheels or heavier deep section. All my rides are hilly, and usually windy (coastal Sussex and Hampshire).
Definitely go for 30-40mm and lighter at your size/weight and with the riding you do. Tempting to go for deeper section for the looks, but shallower will be better for all-round use. I'm 63kg and had Bora 35mm and 50mm - preferred the 35mm and eventually soid the 50s. Apart from catching the wind more they were brutally stiff and felt wooden at my weight, 35s ride better for lighter riders.
Fun fact: He doesn't need dropped seatstays on his bike to get more aero because his seatstays are already on the same height as his wheels!
Didn't mention the frame's manufacturers country?
Why is it that pro's ride such small frames. He is 5'7" and rides an XS, I'm 5'9" and ride a M/L. Its probably just personal preference but I would love GCNs take on it because it seems to be a common theme.
They can slam the stem and get into a very aerodynamic position as they are more flexible. Also the frame is a little lighter/agile. And as the frame is smaller, they can use a longer stem which can offer more stable steering at high speeds.
Also, the rider is actually 5’4” aka 164cm
Whats the geometry of this bike?
Mesurements Weight Freehub Sound?
Thats nice, smaller bikes do tend to look better in my opinion. Perhaps as its my size ?
Your opinion, for me it small bikes look weird because the wheels look larger
Puntoni I totally agree with you! ...But its even worse on Aero bikes with thicker tubes... just look at Rigoberto Uran‘s Cannondale System Six!
Mig-well.
I don’t even know what this guy is saying. All I know is this bike is sick.
Sorry GCN love all yer bike videos but not these types😢 the weight would be nice obviously because this looks sooo light despite being pulled though a ditch backwards with all is scratch’s ??? Note 1.04 on forks and notice brake cable at 2.05 looks frayed 🤔😒
Mixed feelings about after sale service.
This guy sounds just like Jon Cannings.
Michael McDermott what a loser
Miguel pronounced Migwell?
rides extra small at 5. 7? I guess if you're super fit you can do that.
One day you'l get a bolt of lightning to your bonce and discuss the bearings.
I wish I could affod one of those bikes
Even if I could afford it, I 'd still buy 5 other bikes for that money. Gravel, touring, road, mountain and recumbant. ;-)
Super nice bike but these carbon wrapped alloy stems are just silly imo
Agreed, looks good but that's about it
Didn’t see any carbon wrapped alloy stem....... just alloy stem and “carbon” spacer 😃
Where’s the battery?
That would be Lopez himself! 😀
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first comment whoop whoop
I thought we were over doing presenter free videos. STOP! I have a hard time with these.
It's almost 2020, and you still need to convert metric to imperial for the slower folks...
Sad, really.
lol nice b8 but no luck
No weight? #epicfail
Argon18 make some beautiful concept bikes from time to time but this thing, which is a very modestly styled frame dominated by logos and outdated team colours just looks a right mess to me.
If Brits all go on holiday in Spain, why are the so terrible at pronouncing Spanish?!? "Mig-well Angle"?!? It's not quite as bad as their usual pronunciaron of "Nica-rahg-you-a," but come on guys - show some respect for a man of Lopez's caliber by at least saying his name properly!
Probably the least attractive looking bike I have seen in Your videos so far. There is nothing I found terribly interesting on this bike.