Your choice of number placement probably amounted to meters of gains, more than compensating for the 5 inches difference in placement. A trade worth making for sure.
Dylan, this video must be very valuable for Felt, that probably was the top 5 bike that could take the fattest tyre, which should be a major sellingpoint.
@@justinofboulder I started shopping straight away. Looks like they sold out already. My rims are 700(622) x 23w. I can run up to a 42wide on my Kanzo Fast. But I can't find the Race King in that size. Dang-nabbit - There goes my podium...!
@@RokkitRideProduction Check out Lauf Seigla (or Seigla Rigid), it takes 57mm tires and has short chainstays and race-oriented geo. Better than the Felt, you just doged a bullet!
That was absolutely the best plug for subscribing that I’ve ever seen on TH-cam. Promising future value for subscribers to not miss. Everyone else just says subscribe please. Well done!
That is wild that 4th to 5th could have come down to a timing chip placement error by Dylan. Great race recap and fantastic result! The power numbers are nuts. Next video: Dylan tests timing chips on gopro extension pole....
Fantastic result, congratulations! What I found most interesting is that you raced this in more of a traditional style of racing vs. the 'let the pack go, ride my own sustainable pace' strategy that you have used at Unbound. My guess is that since this race is half the length of Unbound, that type of a steady-pace strategy just would not work here. I will be interested to see how you approach Unbound this year given your continued fitness improvement....note that I don't expect an answer here as you would not want to publicly state anything that might give a competitor an advantage. On the race number placement, the next big innovation is certainly going to be a Dropper Post style extender that is mounted inside the top tube of the bike and would push the side-mounted number plate/chip forward several inches during the bike throw.
Hey Dylan, first of all, congratulations, great result! I am looking forward to more detailed analysis of gravel racing tire width, rolling resistance vs. aero factors. There is also the consideration of a smoother ride to consider: the less the bike is bouncing upwards, the more forward speed is preserved-this is of course very terrain specific and very hard to quantify! I look back at my early MTB racing days with tubes and now cringe at how "wrong" we were. Usually running lightweight 1.9" tires, with tubes, at, often 40 PSI or so to avoid pinching... The events and gravel riding I do are mostly on pretty smooth gravel (Colorado, SBT, etc), but I am considering going up 45s myself... As a 62 YO amateur, racing speeds are also slower, so a bit less emphasis on aero is OK.
You definitely weren’t at a disadvantage with your setup. And for most of us mortals at these events, it makes so much sense. 27.5 x 2.1 is what I can fit, and that’s what I’d use with my goal of just finishing
As far as the number plate is concerned, you could use something like isopropyl alcohol to dissolve the glue holding the chip to the number. You can keep the number in the aero position, and tape the less intrusive chip to your bar. You keep most of the aero advantage, and your chip is no further forward than they recommend you have it.
@@kevinwhite2601 as long as you tape the chip to the bottom of the bar, the RFID signal shouldn't be blocked. If however you stuck the chip in the bar, that likely wouldn't read.
@@gilliesuarez I’m the guy that prints the chips for this exact race. It will not work. RFID chips need to be saturated with signal to repeat their unique signal back to the readers to work. One of the reasons why we tell people not to tape their bib to their bike. Chip orientation also very important, I’m not sure why, a question for the engineers, but turning the chips sideways drops read rate significantly.
Congrats Dylan I use the same tires on my 29er riding on trail trails, they are fast are reliable. I have also tried Specialized Fast Trak Control they are fast not as durable as the Race Kings. Looking forward to following your season.
Even with chip timing they should have had a finish camera system. I’ve been part of much much smaller events and the organizer brought in a small two-man company that did finish line timing/scoring.
I just can say that I’m really happy for you. In a fan perspective it's just so nice to see you achieving what you worked so hard to achieve. Just congrats 🎉
Great video! I live in the UK. This is the first gravel race I have seen. I find it much more interesting than the Grand Tours I usually watch. Thank you, and as big WELL DONE.
Solid, solid result. Good on you. Re: number placement that might have cost the 4th place finish...maybe the watt & time savings overall is what put you that close. Perhaps the standard placement would have put you a bike length or two father back. So it may have been worth it after all.
I must say as a gravel rider with a very low amount of racing experience, it is nice to see more of technical side to this genre like NorCal Racing than VeganCyclist. This seems more natural and understandable than has to be perfect each time/must look cool while riding. Looking forward to more of your calm yet informational breakdowns!!
Very, very well done, Dylan. Hopefully this is a sign for the rest of your season. I also think that all the optimizations you made were excellent. However, what I can't get past is the frame paint job. I was a teen in the '80s so you'd think I'd like something like that, but no. Was that the only option you had?
Dude, 36km/h average especially riding mtb tires, this is a huge performance. Congrats on the well deserved result.
Those tires are blisteringly fast. Faster than many roads bike tires. But obviously you are correct
@@Dumbo3.1428 the aero penalty is considerable with this kind of tire width
Except that wider tires roll faster…
@@jonpoon3896 go ride mtb tire on your road bike and you will see how slow you go. Aerodynamics is no joke.
Yeah, I just can't even imagine riding at that speed, not to mention the distance
Watching you get better and better makes me believe in karma. No other cycling pro does as much to educate the everyday rider. Great job!
Couldn't agree more!
Your choice of number placement probably amounted to meters of gains, more than compensating for the 5 inches difference in placement. A trade worth making for sure.
McElveen said something in his vid about your leg/arm sleeves, "I'm sure he did the research". I did laugh.
I had the same reaction. Dylan has earned the rep.
The FELT looks awesome. Congrats on the race Dylan, you’re killing it
Dylan, this video must be very valuable for Felt, that probably was the top 5 bike that could take the fattest tyre, which should be a major sellingpoint.
@@justinofboulder I started shopping straight away. Looks like they sold out already. My rims are 700(622) x 23w. I can run up to a 42wide on my Kanzo Fast. But I can't find the Race King in that size. Dang-nabbit - There goes my podium...!
@@RokkitRideProduction Check out Lauf Seigla (or Seigla Rigid), it takes 57mm tires and has short chainstays and race-oriented geo. Better than the Felt, you just doged a bullet!
Backwards hat Dylan is proud even if he doesn’t say it!!
rightly so!
You're so generous to share your prep. Good on you. Thank you.
The tires setup bit just elevated your comedic editing to category pro. That was excellent. 😂
That was absolutely the best plug for subscribing that I’ve ever seen on TH-cam. Promising future value for subscribers to not miss. Everyone else just says subscribe please. Well done!
That is wild that 4th to 5th could have come down to a timing chip placement error by Dylan.
Great race recap and fantastic result! The power numbers are nuts.
Next video: Dylan tests timing chips on gopro extension pole....
Dylan’s gonna be a force to be reckoned with this year
...and hasn't it been a treat that your prediction came through! Looking forward to enjoying is racing in 2025!
Fantastic result, congratulations! What I found most interesting is that you raced this in more of a traditional style of racing vs. the 'let the pack go, ride my own sustainable pace' strategy that you have used at Unbound. My guess is that since this race is half the length of Unbound, that type of a steady-pace strategy just would not work here. I will be interested to see how you approach Unbound this year given your continued fitness improvement....note that I don't expect an answer here as you would not want to publicly state anything that might give a competitor an advantage.
On the race number placement, the next big innovation is certainly going to be a Dropper Post style extender that is mounted inside the top tube of the bike and would push the side-mounted number plate/chip forward several inches during the bike throw.
Hey Dylan, first of all, congratulations, great result! I am looking forward to more detailed analysis of gravel racing tire width, rolling resistance vs. aero factors. There is also the consideration of a smoother ride to consider: the less the bike is bouncing upwards, the more forward speed is preserved-this is of course very terrain specific and very hard to quantify! I look back at my early MTB racing days with tubes and now cringe at how "wrong" we were. Usually running lightweight 1.9" tires, with tubes, at, often 40 PSI or so to avoid pinching...
The events and gravel riding I do are mostly on pretty smooth gravel (Colorado, SBT, etc), but I am considering going up 45s myself... As a 62 YO amateur, racing speeds are also slower, so a bit less emphasis on aero is OK.
I guess that "biggest result of your career" was short lived! Wishing you many more PBs, DJ.
Great race result Dylan. Excellent description of the race as well. Best wishes this season.
You definitely weren’t at a disadvantage with your setup. And for most of us mortals at these events, it makes so much sense.
27.5 x 2.1 is what I can fit, and that’s what I’d use with my goal of just finishing
I was just rewatching your older racing videos. Great timing!
I have followed you for a while. Congrats on the new Bike sponsor and the fast finish. Keep up the good work brother.❤
Very nice ride
Thr Lauf Seigla has similar tire clearance. Running fast xc tires like mezcals is so fun
Great job! My favorite part was the sand roads with one foot wide line in the gutter.
Congratulations Dylan, this truly was a very nice ride. Btw, I really like how tactics are becoming slowly adopted into races.
How much longer till Nor Cal Cycling does a critical break down of Dylan's tactics in Mid-South?
Watched your Video right after the Highlights of the Ronde van Vlaanderen...well done Dylan and best Tire Choice!
Way to go! All that research and hard work paying off!!
Congrats Dylan, incredible effort. Love the analysis and technical breakdown.
Congrats! Quite a few pro gravel race report videos coming out now which is excellent but I think yours was the first and still the best quality.
As far as the number plate is concerned, you could use something like isopropyl alcohol to dissolve the glue holding the chip to the number. You can keep the number in the aero position, and tape the less intrusive chip to your bar. You keep most of the aero advantage, and your chip is no further forward than they recommend you have it.
That would probably be illegal :)
chip wouldn't read dude
@@kevinwhite2601 as long as you tape the chip to the bottom of the bar, the RFID signal shouldn't be blocked. If however you stuck the chip in the bar, that likely wouldn't read.
@@gilliesuarez I’m the guy that prints the chips for this exact race. It will not work. RFID chips need to be saturated with signal to repeat their unique signal back to the readers to work. One of the reasons why we tell people not to tape their bib to their bike. Chip orientation also very important, I’m not sure why, a question for the engineers, but turning the chips sideways drops read rate significantly.
Congrats Dylan I use the same tires on my 29er riding on trail trails, they are fast are reliable. I have also tried Specialized Fast Trak Control they are fast not as durable as the Race Kings. Looking forward to following your season.
DJ, that's was I always tell them; bigger is better!
Great result for a great guy.👍👍👍👍
Love the recaps💪
Fat bike
Insane work, you definitely leveled up this year
So happy for you! Really been anticipating this video after Ive heard about your great result.
Congratulations!🎉🎉🎉
Congrats Dylan.
Congrats! Was really waiting for this video!!
Wow...great analysis, killer finish in terms of "oh man...".
Even with chip timing they should have had a finish camera system. I’ve been part of much much smaller events and the organizer brought in a small two-man company that did finish line timing/scoring.
9:56 nose wheelie😬 Congrats!
Congratulations for the results 🔥🔥🔥
Amazing to see your improvements season to season.
Monster effort and performance. Great to see. Kudos Sir.
Kudos Dylan. Love your technique, discipline and creativity!
Congrats!! Stoked for you!
Sick, and damn, new bike is looking clutch!!
Leyende! Great vid, superb effort, and consistently good stuff on this channel - thanks Dylan!
Congrats on the great result. Good luck with your upcoming races and thanks for sharing all your experiences and nerdy know how with us!!😊
Great ride Dylan! I agree your relocation of the number plate cost you in that close of a finish 😮
Looking forward to your future content!
Awesome race. Congrats!! Well deserved.
I just can say that I’m really happy for you. In a fan perspective it's just so nice to see you achieving what you worked so hard to achieve. Just congrats 🎉
Nice work! This season's going to be a big one for you I think
Super fun. Love following along. I’m going riding!
Great video! I live in the UK. This is the first gravel race I have seen. I find it much more interesting than the Grand Tours I usually watch. Thank you, and as big WELL DONE.
So glad you are making such great results
Glad these are back for the season.
Wow! Super impressive effort. Congrats man!
Congrats on a great result and video!
Your race videos are fantastic! I enjoy hearing your thoughts about what is transpiring as I watch the race footage. BTW, the Felt bike looks great.
Closing the gap after the single track was just amazing to watch! (saw the whole part on Drew's vid)
A top five in that field way to go young man. I was certainly impressed with your choice of tire 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
Congratulations and thanks!
great job as always Dylan. Thanks again for your insight!!!
Rooting for you this season!
Fantastic to see Nico racing again, and you beat him! Well done Dylan.
Wow! Great job! Congratulations!!
Congrats Dylan! Incredible performance and as always fascinating race report.
Very nice ride!
This is just fascinating stuff. Congrats on a great race.
Big congrats: great effort and placing !
Good video. keep it up. Love the stuff you are doing❤
nice work...super stoked for your top 5!
Attacking the feed zone. Classic, Strategic, and Easy.
I run 50mm tires on a 19mm rim; since 2020. My bike though is a converted 2013 carbon HT racing bike. Love the wider tires.
The people all want your hair care routine......that being said, awesome video like usual. You are so close to the podium and the W!!!!
Excellent job Dylan. You’re a great competitor.
Congrats Dylan! Great effort! 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
Excellent video and race analysis! I like the parallel chip placement, which I have used, too. I will take the reduction in drag!
New to your channel Dylan, love your race storytelling.
Solid, solid result. Good on you. Re: number placement that might have cost the 4th place finish...maybe the watt & time savings overall is what put you that close. Perhaps the standard placement would have put you a bike length or two father back. So it may have been worth it after all.
Congrats on the result, boy 👏🏻 Overthinking paying off 😁
Gotta love Backward Hat Dylan!
Amazing race dude congrats
Very nice ride 🎉
its amazing to see your jour journey to a top pro.
dude this is great. Keep it up!!!!!!! those power numbers are crazy
Congratulations! Please give us deep dive into the bike setup and cable routing. 😂❤
awesome result dude! Can't imagine throwing down that kind of effort
Man! congratulations!! the most waiting video and the bike setup 🙌🏼🔥
I must say as a gravel rider with a very low amount of racing experience, it is nice to see more of technical side to this genre like NorCal Racing than VeganCyclist. This seems more natural and understandable than has to be perfect each time/must look cool while riding. Looking forward to more of your calm yet informational breakdowns!!
Very, very well done, Dylan. Hopefully this is a sign for the rest of your season. I also think that all the optimizations you made were excellent. However, what I can't get past is the frame paint job. I was a teen in the '80s so you'd think I'd like something like that, but no. Was that the only option you had?
Lmbo at your alter ego comments. One of the best characters in TH-cam. Just hilarious
Well done 👍 Love the detail.
very nice ride. the videos keep getting better somehow!
Why did you instantly get rid of the Schwabe thunder Burts?
He said in another video, lack of corner grip.
Awesome on the results, love the set up. Quit telling everyone all your tricks lol.
Congratulations!🎉
Well done! Congrats!
Congrats man!
Mega effort!!! Well done.
15:10 that data is so spikey 🥵😤🫠
Awesome video and congratulations on the result. You're smashing it 👏👊
Great job Dylan 🤘🏽👏🏽
Awesome result, beat 17th