Loved this! I've got a Cinelli Hobootleg, it's arguably the best thing on the road 😂 It's made of Columbus steel, it's got SPD/flat pedals, Brooks Cambium saddle, flexi seat post, Campag groupset, 32c tyres, it's about 12kg - it's silkier than butter and as comfortable as my sofa! 😂
Greater comfort will encourage spending longer on your bike, which in turn opens up more adventures opened up, provides greater enjoyment, and usually enhances fitness. Anything that potentially contributes positively to comfort is worth investigating.
You, sir are speaking my language. As an enthusiast rather than a racer, all this extra tech and gadgetry is more than I want or need. You summarized very quickly some of the reasons why I like a simpler, less tech-heavy version of riding. I ride on flats with mechanical shifting and no head unit. I don't mean to be a luddite but I prefer it this way, sometimes less is more. Cheers.
Agree with it all, but i love the fit of a good jersey, how it won't cling in the wrong places and how it has pockets. I wouldn't switch to a t shirt. But that's me. I don't ride to the pub.
Chamois an absolute necessity! and while we're down there, the best upgrade is the Seat. Flat pedals Check ✅️ , No head unit Check ✅️ ,Say no to ale & junk ❌️ Aluminium all the way ✅️
Cargo bibs and a loose cotton tank top has been my go to in hot weather for several years now. Even on fast club rides, you're not really losing any watts in the bunch.
GCN did a video on this recently. They reconned that cleats etc. only give a small advantage to the very strong (like pro sprinters) for a short period. I think 30% is pure BS.
Depends on your saddle height and position. I have my saddle set high and forward, so I'm able to pull up while climbing when seated by dropping my heal. On the flats I'm toe points downward at a steep angle.
You are basically describing the newer "race styled" gravel bikes like the Crux with spds. Tons of clearance for tires and shoes you can walk in. I just bought a 1st gen Parlee Chebacco that fits your subscription with a 2x set up that i am going to try the 1 bike does everything with. And only 17lbs.
On lose the headunit, I've got to disagree. I am going to say the opposite direction and pair a radar with the head unit. This means you can afford to go slower and in the middle of the road while still being able to be alerted to cars.
SOME steel bikes are comfortable. It's not the steel that makes it comfortable but rather the design choices: tubing diameter, wall thickness, frame geometry, and so on. My custom Paramount OS (steel frame) was less comfortable than the Moots Ti road bike and Look 595 that followed it. I'm not sure bike "journalists" keep regurgitating this patently wrong stuff. Frame material is one of the least important factors in the comfort of that frame after being built up. Now if you'd said "skinny tubed" steel frames, you'd have been pretty darned right, but those frames are more comfortable because of their relatively small tubing diameter, not because of the frame material.
1-buy our expensive clothing 2-buy new pedals and shoes 3- buy head unit and speed/cadence senors 4- buy bike specific snacks 5- buy a bike fit and we’ll sell you new stem, seat, bars 6- buy new tires 7- buy another bike
the reality is that 90% of riders will not benefit at all from clipless shoes as they aren't pedaling in the correct way. Honestly one of the biggest wastes of money for the majority of riders. People just want to look like they "ride" LMFAOOOOOOO
I do all my training on old steel bikes with thin tyres. I can coast downhill and keep up with carbon bikes on fat tyres. Why would you want your training to be easier?; it defeats the purpose. Save your weight weenie bikes for racing. If you don't race then you are saving a lot of money.
I've done multiple 300+km rides and countless 200+. I have absolutely never been clipped in, nor do I plan to ever be, regardless of how much stick I'm being given by my friends. Otherwise, great video.
@Cycling Weekly... Have you ever noticed all the components all the carbon components on steel frames? Have you ever seen anyone putting steel components on a carbon frame? That might give you pause to think.
@@andrewlabat9963 My arguement here is that if steel was a good material to make bicycles out of they still would be making stems, seat posts, and rims out of the material, but that isn't the case.
@@coldforgedcowboy I think people like steel for the nostalgic, old school vib.. I'm putting one togeher with a refurbished Colnago.. just for the fun..
This kid is my favorite presenter on this cycling weekly. Great job.
Ahh, thanks Joe! Very kind of you to say.
Loved this! I've got a Cinelli Hobootleg, it's arguably the best thing on the road 😂 It's made of Columbus steel, it's got SPD/flat pedals, Brooks Cambium saddle, flexi seat post, Campag groupset, 32c tyres, it's about 12kg - it's silkier than butter and as comfortable as my sofa! 😂
Greater comfort will encourage spending longer on your bike, which in turn opens up more adventures opened up, provides greater enjoyment, and usually enhances fitness. Anything that potentially contributes positively to comfort is worth investigating.
Cycling weekly do it great as always!
Love the Raleigh Team behind you
It’s nice to hear somebody not talk about aero frames, “Proper Cycling Clothing”, clipless pedals and rather talk to us recreational cyclists.
You, sir are speaking my language. As an enthusiast rather than a racer, all this extra tech and gadgetry is more than I want or need. You summarized very quickly some of the reasons why I like a simpler, less tech-heavy version of riding. I ride on flats with mechanical shifting and no head unit. I don't mean to be a luddite but I prefer it this way, sometimes less is more. Cheers.
Loving your work as always ✊🏾👏🏾
Agree with it all, but i love the fit of a good jersey, how it won't cling in the wrong places and how it has pockets. I wouldn't switch to a t shirt. But that's me. I don't ride to the pub.
I do too, yet I often opt toward *normal* exercise clothing if I'm just riding for fun or biking to the store etc.
Starting to sound like Path Less Pedaled around here.. I like it 👌
Chamois an absolute necessity! and while we're down there, the best upgrade is the Seat. Flat pedals Check ✅️ , No head unit Check ✅️ ,Say no to ale & junk ❌️ Aluminium all the way ✅️
Cargo bibs and a loose cotton tank top has been my go to in hot weather for several years now. Even on fast club rides, you're not really losing any watts in the bunch.
Plus, it shows off my guns; cars give me a wider berth when those things are glistening in the sun. 🤠
I used a commuter for a while, so it had flat pedals. I had to get used to it. I'd keep lifting my feet off of the pedals. Especially on hills.
Could I ask where the figure of a 30% improvement in pedalling efficiency from clipless pedals comes from?
I know right! Pure bs
GCN did a video on this recently. They reconned that cleats etc. only give a small advantage to the very strong (like pro sprinters) for a short period. I think 30% is pure BS.
Depends on your saddle height and position. I have my saddle set high and forward, so I'm able to pull up while climbing when seated by dropping my heal. On the flats I'm toe points downward at a steep angle.
I'm not sure about efficiency, but they certainly eliminated injuries for me.
☝100% correct thank you.
My 1986 Peugeot P-8 is about what you described. Down to the tires.
If you are jumping from cleats and flats, you would have a hard time because you also need to lower your seat post.
You are basically describing the newer "race styled" gravel bikes like the Crux with spds. Tons of clearance for tires and shoes you can walk in. I just bought a 1st gen Parlee Chebacco that fits your subscription with a 2x set up that i am going to try the 1 bike does everything with. And only 17lbs.
OSPW, which costs 600 Euros and only increases your weight, also decreases your performance.
😂
On lose the headunit, I've got to disagree. I am going to say the opposite direction and pair a radar with the head unit. This means you can afford to go slower and in the middle of the road while still being able to be alerted to cars.
SOME steel bikes are comfortable. It's not the steel that makes it comfortable but rather the design choices: tubing diameter, wall thickness, frame geometry, and so on. My custom Paramount OS (steel frame) was less comfortable than the Moots Ti road bike and Look 595 that followed it. I'm not sure bike "journalists" keep regurgitating this patently wrong stuff. Frame material is one of the least important factors in the comfort of that frame after being built up. Now if you'd said "skinny tubed" steel frames, you'd have been pretty darned right, but those frames are more comfortable because of their relatively small tubing diameter, not because of the frame material.
My cheap Chinese steel was a noodle up it broke (small, thin tubes)
1-buy our expensive clothing 2-buy new pedals and shoes 3- buy head unit and speed/cadence senors 4- buy bike specific snacks 5- buy a bike fit and we’ll sell you new stem, seat, bars 6- buy new tires 7- buy another bike
Upgrades that make you slower.
Discs brakes
Heavier aerodynamic bikes
Heavier power meeter cranks
Heavier Electronic gears
Fatter tyres
+ OSPW systems.
the reality is that 90% of riders will not benefit at all from clipless shoes as they aren't pedaling in the correct way. Honestly one of the biggest wastes of money for the majority of riders. People just want to look like they "ride" LMFAOOOOOOO
So basically, everyone's dream bike would be a Raleigh Bomber 😊
Squeek/creaky seat .
I actually just put on some jeans and a t-shirt and my favourite shoes
I have the Raleigh that's behind you, nothings been changed
Sounds like the ideal bike is my Genesis Equilibrium fitted with flat peddles 🤣
I had the opportunity to work on one a few times, there's not really anything to fault about it.
I do all my training on old steel bikes with thin tyres. I can coast downhill and keep up with carbon bikes on fat tyres. Why would you want your training to be easier?; it defeats the purpose. Save your weight weenie bikes for racing. If you don't race then you are saving a lot of money.
I've done multiple 300+km rides and countless 200+. I have absolutely never been clipped in, nor do I plan to ever be, regardless of how much stick I'm being given by my friends. Otherwise, great video.
@Cycling Weekly... Have you ever noticed all the components all the carbon components on steel frames? Have you ever seen anyone putting steel components on a carbon frame? That might give you pause to think.
Think about what? That good steel frames are way more plentiful, than components, and love and ridden by a lot. Many they're second or third bike..
@@andrewlabat9963 My arguement here is that if steel was a good material to make bicycles out of they still would be making stems, seat posts, and rims out of the material, but that isn't the case.
I don’t think you really get it do you?
@@markcowen9538 ... I get steel, it is the easiest material to get into bicycling manufacturering with because it has the lowest start up costs.
@@coldforgedcowboy I think people like steel for the nostalgic, old school vib.. I'm putting one togeher with a refurbished Colnago.. just for the fun..
It's always funny, and a proof something sounds so wrong, that you clip into clipless pedals.. 🤷🏻♂️ 😄
My flat pedals are clipless, full pro I am..
ride more fixies
Fried food and beer when doing athletic endeavors? Wtf
Beers and Steel frame for me.....
Nope.