Gravel Gear of the Year - 25 things I loved in 2023

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10,000 miles, 700,000ft (or 213,000m) of climbing, 15 gravel races and a whole bunch of bikes and gear tested - you know I enjoyed the ride in 2023!
Here I share 25 of the gravel products that I loved in 2023. These aren’t necessarily the absolute newest or most expensive or cutting edge, but instead the things that I reached for time and time again, and can happily recommend.
Three categories of things:
- contact points like shoes, saddles, clothing
- electronics like computers, lights, action cameras
- finally, the category where the rubber literally meets the dirt road - tires
Product I loved in 2023
Specialized S-Works Vent EVO gravel shoes tinyurl.com/28pcdrmt
Specialized S-Works Torch shoes tinyurl.com/3amxck4e
Shimano S-Phyre MTB shoes tinyurl.com/2w2e4wn4
Shimano S-Phyre Road shoes tinyurl.com/3mnpy8nf
Shimano RX8 Gravel shoes tinyurl.com/587bubkj
Fizik Argo saddle range tinyurl.com/48828xye
Specialized Power saddle tinyurl.com/5xeu4bfh
Bontrager Flare RT rear light bit.ly/48rGVxd
Garmin Varia UT800 smart front light tinyurl.com/5n6b29nt
Garmin Edge 830 computer amzn.to/3RSJOBN
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt computer amzn.to/41BzEJg
GoPro Black 11 camera amzn.to/3RVREuI
Strava tinyurl.com/mrxue3w5
Stages power meters (for Shimano) tinyurl.com/2p44aajs
Quarq power meters (for SRAM) tinyurl.com/48xv6fd2
Specialized Pathfinder Pro tires tinyurl.com/2kau83nv
Schwalbe G-One RS tires tinyurl.com/yfnrdf89
Dynaplug tire plugs tinyurl.com/y2t85cfk
Product from supporters of The Ride that I loved in 2023
Giro Aries helmet tinyurl.com/5n6ba7h4
Castelli custom clothing tinyurl.com/47v665xm
Castelli Unlimited Puffy Vest tinyurl.com/362kcxmv
Castelli Aria shell jacket tinyurl.com/ykacvku5
Castelli Free Unlimited bibs tinyurl.com/58s4t27t
Feedback Sports Sprint stand bit.ly/485Vw1v
Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic HD stand bit.ly/3NEEIXj
0:00 intro
0:56 shoes
2:26 saddles
4:15 supporters
5:08 clothing
6:53 helmet
7:24 stands
8:12 lights
8:56 computers
10:04 cameras
10:52 Strava
11:27 power meters
11:56 tires
14:46 conclusion

Пікірлер: 154

@chrisdistefano198 5 ай бұрын

What did I love in 2023? This channel and all the great stories, reviews, jokes, and race reports. Looking forward to 2024 and beyond. Great job out there, Ben.

@SJ-tk4ri 5 ай бұрын

Consistently great quality content this year, Ben … very much appreciate all the effort you put into your uploads 👍🏼

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I hope the quality is getting better.

@joemiller7296 5 ай бұрын

I liked the particle board garage walls. It's hard to describe why, but it probably made your content relatable to the everyday, middle class cyclist like myself. That being said, it'll be cool to see the finished garage. Saw a sneak peek on Strava. Cheers!

@craigg9742 5 ай бұрын

I also like the garage ascetic.

@reiterryan6025 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@djiembefolaDan 5 ай бұрын

Consistent clear, knowledgeable, and informative delivery. A winner!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@trajtemberg 5 ай бұрын

Awesome job this year Ben, i can't afford even a dynaplug right now but still enjoy all your content. Looking forwards to 2024!

@Techwonderland 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben - it’s been a great year watching your channel. Looking forward to 2024!!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Cheers. Thanks for subscribing and following along.

@ericclaire-helenerfletcher9433 5 ай бұрын

HI ben as always really like your break downs of all the different bikes and equipment that you use, thinking of getting back to gravel riding did try it with for a season or two what I used the gravel bike for mainly is the start of the season when the roads are not great up here in Quebec Canada ,i had a Devinci Hatchet while not a top of the line bike it did the job got a couple of KOM,s on gravel still have them , sold the bike 2020 with my fat bike the biggest trouble i found was the bottom brackets needed replacing the most , at 65 I am mainly a roadie with a specialized Tarmac , with the reviews you do is helping to think what I might buy i am leaning to the giant revolt , however gravel is starting to look like a good alternative plenty of roads with climbs not far from me , Anyway wish you a safe and fun 2024

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Cool. Happy new year.

@dominicbritt 5 ай бұрын

Fully agree with Dynaplugs… haven’t had to use them in anger much…. But I’m ready for the next puncture!!

@TheBrianRorrell 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting out great content Ben.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Brian!

@angelortiz353 5 ай бұрын

Unlimited bibs simply amazing

@jamiefarrell6496 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben - your videos have definitely influenced my purchasing choices in the past and you’ve never steered me wrong. Especially love the DynaPlug Racer, the Specialized Power with Mirror and the G-One RS’s. Solid choices for even those of us who are a lot further from the front of the pack than you are!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear my preferences have worked for you. That's not always the case!

@zeuszuki6698 5 ай бұрын

You mentioned your dyna plug experience when using a saddle bag. I use an Apidura race top bag with the magnetic latch, you wont find any faster way to access important gear on the fly and ive never lost a thing. The magnetic latch pops straight back and is totally secure (no zips make it childs play). Happy holidays 🍻

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Those Apiduras are pretty sweet. I find that they hit my knees when out of the saddle, though. Maybe there's a shorter version than the one I tried.

@robertsonfamilyfarm9126 5 ай бұрын

Wow, impressive stats 10,000 miles and over 700,000 elevation gain kudos

@ljhoule3394 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben, informative as always! I use the Garmin 530 Edge mounted via a Garmin bar mount. Recently I purchased a front flashing light by Ravemen FR160, the cool surprise for me was the Ravemen mounts to the bottom of the Garmin bar mount. So 530 on top with a similar sized flashing light underneath-all on the same Garmin bar mount. This time of year (December-January) I ride early mornings and often late afternoons, hence the reason for flashing lights front and back. I rotate my riding between my Gravel, a Roady and a FatTire-all have the same Garmin mounts on the handle bar. Was a treat to discover how the Ravemen FR160 paired up! Ride hard-Live long!!

@cmichael2647 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your passion and authenticity

@pandatactical4530 5 ай бұрын

Great job this year Ben. Looking forward to 2024!

@daniels.2720 5 ай бұрын

I second that !!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Me too!

@pandatactical4530 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Again for the Fezzari Veyo review! My new Veyo came in last week and am very happy with the bike. @@TheRidewithBenDelaney

@racerx40plus84 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the videos Ben!

@davidvonslingshot 5 ай бұрын

be well! great success for 2024 Ben!

@Acousticmarine678 5 ай бұрын

I love the dynaplug also and watching your videos. Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year Ben :)

@justinofboulder 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@J.S.Weimer-qw3xk 5 ай бұрын

I purchased a Feedback Sprint repair stand this year, to avoid clamping carbon fiber seat posts and tubes, and it's awesome. I highly recommend! Your channel is awesome, keep up the good work.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Cool. Thanks and happy new year.

@djmalwitz 5 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas Ben! Keep up the amazing work and looking forward to riding with you in 2024.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas, Dave! Thanks for the support and I look forward to riding with you, too.

@throughthespokes21 5 ай бұрын

15:55 is me on every ride lol

@RK01 5 ай бұрын

Cheers Ben, I’ve really enjoyed watching your channel this year, Merry Christmas 🎄

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Happy holidays.

@giovanniflores4928 5 ай бұрын

Thank you I really enjoy all your work

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@userdjee834 5 ай бұрын

Happy holidays!

@xaviermelendez2639 5 ай бұрын

Another great review! Happy Holidays, Ben!!!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Xavier! Let’s do a before/after video with your XL attempt next year.

@patas67 5 ай бұрын

nice video Ben, I agree 100% with the G-One RS’s I have 250kms riding on a pair of 700x45 of those tires and they are fast I mean real fast and grippy on corners! Happy to put on my 40 deep hunt wheels. Saddle always is a personal matter, I used the Argos but never feel fine on it, move back to the Selle Italia SLR Boost 143 and won't change my mind about it ! happy holidays!

@tonyroslund 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the great content this year Ben! Cheers mate.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you.

@trwilliams22 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great content.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing.

@stevekelly6544 5 ай бұрын

I love my Fizik Terra Atlas gravel shoes, and my Bell XR Spherical helmet I picked up this year. Thanks for all the good suggestions and great advice, have a Merry Christmas, Ben!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

@rudyelizondo1935 5 ай бұрын

Great vid bro

@benconnor4848 5 ай бұрын

Thank you and congratulations on creating such a valuable, informative and entertaining resource for all us cyclists. I was a fan when you were working for others, even bigger fan now that you’re on your own. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, Ben. All the best for 2024.

@gerryl8310 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding as per usual. I'm ordering the pathfinders 38mm. Curious to see how they feel on Zipp 353's. I did want to take a sec and sincerely thank you for the brilliant content all year long. I learned a lot. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday and to an even more brilliant new year. You are definitely onto something.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. Happy new year.

@richcelestino8622 5 ай бұрын

Great content as always love the T-shirt as I deliver mail for a living and ride bikes

@barryharvey239 5 ай бұрын

Loved your videos this year, thank you. Totally agree about Shimano shoes great shoes. I have been putting off buying a dynaplug, but it’s def my next purchase.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks.

@lazlo2511 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the all the insight…. Been a great ride Ben, I expect a few wins in 2024, enough of runner up finishes!

@JRd941 5 ай бұрын

Very nice Ben and have a great holiday.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@bobpearce4014 5 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your channel! I don’t race or even ride particularly fast. But, I ride! Learned some cool things here!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Right on. Thanks, Bob.

@jongom9328 4 ай бұрын

We are super excited to try out the pathfinder pro’s this year gravel adventures. Hard choice between G-ones P-pros.

@buzzman4860 5 ай бұрын

Thats a big year👍💪

@nkantar 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the great content! Been loving your channel and looking forward to seeing you continue in 2024. I’m very excited to switch to your favorite Schwalbes next. I thought about going all out with the fat 45s, then remembered I ride mostly on the road and should therefore probably go with the skinny 35s, and ultimately settled on the 40s for versatility. The Bontrager GR-1 Team Issue set that came stock on my Checkpoint SL 5 is fine, but maybe a bit noisy, and nowhere near as cool looking in all black as the tan sidewall G-One RS set will be. 😎 And obviously for a mere mortal like me that’s probably the most important part.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Looking cool is key! 😁 Cheers.

@Ih8GoogleandApple 5 ай бұрын

That Scarb looks like the crown jewel of favorites

@Robsibis 5 ай бұрын

I have enjoyed your videos Ben. I also am a fan of Shimano shoes, Dynaplugs. I have had pleasant results with the Schwalbe Allround and the G-One R was great at Rule Of 3. Come out to NC to enjoy some great gravel that Western North Carolina has!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks. I'm eager to get to North Carolina - hopefully for BWR. I did three semesters at Warren Wilson back in the day.

@palicar 5 ай бұрын

I've been happy with Continental Terra Speed tires.

@aidanmasterson50 5 ай бұрын

Great content and I’m delighted you are being supported by quality clothing and equipment suppliers. In particular, I love my Castelli kit. Sometime brands trade on just that, but take the labels off this and the quality is still there. Castelli converts know but ahem… don’t put on any weight. Italian men are clearly tiny.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

😀

@alanhill7965 5 ай бұрын

Hi Ben thanks for a consistently great show throughout the year , just wondered if you have tried the S Works Pathfinders those and the Tufo Thundero have been my go to tyres this year I like the look of those Shwalbe tyres but fear they are a little to delicate

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Cheers, Alan. Thanks for the support. I have tried a few pairs of the S-Works Pathfinders - love the feel and they are probably on par with the RS for durability. The Pro models are heavier but sturdier. Never tried the Thunderos.

@ggcadc 5 ай бұрын

I have bent several derailleur hangers taking photos as you do in our outro video. You'd think I would learn, but I simply straighten the hanger and move on with my life to do it again another day

@huntos83 5 ай бұрын

Ok this is weird, you spookily pretty much go for all the exact same gear as me! I love Specialized/S-Works shoes and have both the Recon and the Torch, have the Fizik Argo 3D saddle and really rate it, normally use Castelli pretty much throughout and have just bought the same puffy gilet, use stages power meter, Wahoo Bolt, have both the Schwalbe G-One RS and Pathfinder pro tyres and like both, and I plug them with a Dynaplug Racer! It’s quite nice to have so many of my choices validated by someone like yourself 😂

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it.

@inspektormoors 12 күн бұрын

Always would recommend Northwave Rebel above Shimano shoes.

@mortlow6688 5 ай бұрын

The S Work Pathfinder …

@markreams3192 5 ай бұрын

Sidi dominator shoes. They’ve been the best fit for me for years. Love the Specialized power saddle. I don’t race or train. I just ride so I don’t think a power meter would be that useful for me. I “enjoy the ride” without it. 😂. My favorite tire is the Gravel King SS in 35mm. Fast on pavement and dry hard pack gravel. I don’t ride in the rain or mud. Wahoo element bolt all day. I’ve used Garmin in the past and found them a bit buggy. I’m sure they’re improved now but I’m sticking with what I have. My bibs are from black bibs. Very reasonably priced and good quality. My bike is a Sage Titanium Barlow with GRX one by. Wheels are Roval Terra CL. Great wheels that I just got on sale. Bars, Roval Terra. They have the shortest drop and reach of anything I could find on the market. Stem in Thomson. Arguably the strongest stem on the market. It’s machined from one piece of aluminum billet. No welds. The seat post is a Thomson titanium. That was a bit of a splurge. Bar tape, bottle cages, pump and seat pack are Silca. Their products are pricey but they’ve some of the best thought out and engineered kit on the market. I just bought their digital floor pump on sale. It’s great. That’s my favorite pieces of kit.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

@budlacombe 5 ай бұрын

Doin yeomen’s work there BD. Well done.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Cheers.

@OrwellionFeverDreamCouchPotato 5 ай бұрын

Great video.. like always ;-) Thoughts in Pedals for use on road/gravel combo? I've got Favero Assiomas on my Allied Echo which are sweet on the road but clipping back in on the trail is a dog... especially for the person behind me... and my self esteem.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

I would go XT if I had to have one for everything: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLh9eNOj2bPZkqc.htmlsi=dHdreU5OlqMNHIah

@rexthedog9637 5 ай бұрын

I agree with some of the others. Garages and sheds don’t need drywall to improve the content but I assume you added some insulation first and it was more about keeping warm during the shoots this winter. 😁

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

And to not sweat my face off in the summer!

@Ih8GoogleandApple 5 ай бұрын

The old specialized power saddle carbon with the cutout had problems cracking. I got a warranty and sold the replacement on ebay

@AceMBP 5 ай бұрын

I bought the RX8's online and they are just a little too small and now have to ebay. like the lightweight feel of the shimano's but the Spec Recon's fit my feet better.. Have a happy Martian Acres Christmas!!!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Bummer. It's a Burque Christmas for us, but will be back in the Acres loaded with biscochitos for my New Year's Day ride. Come join us! vafels.com/pages/supertraining-x-vafels-flatirons-subaru

@Seth-kt9lw 5 ай бұрын

How do you travel with your bikes to all the cycling events? Do you use Bikeflights or transport them yourself?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

I just take them myself. I drove to a bunch of events and flew to a few this year. I used this case a lot: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ec2BfryHv7HYemw.html

@adriansmith38 4 ай бұрын

Dynaplug so expensive, as much as a new tyre here in the UK. Very tempting though as fixing a flat out on the trail is worth paying for, maybe just not that much?

@jdpaeth 4 ай бұрын

What do you use for chain lube for the long gravel events? I see a lot of pros adding lube during the race. For my road bikes I have waxed chains, but that seems like something that would be impractical for long gravel events since I need to let the wax lube refresher set up for hours

@saysthetedd 5 ай бұрын

Ben, is your shirt the mailboxes at the top of Superflag?! If so, want! It looks like you're based out of Boulder?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Yes, sir. That is from Mosaic Flag Week: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ephni7iF2rTTgoU.htmlsi=qSxriZCbtCRBLf8q

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

I live at the bottom of Flag by the university.

@jjcitytor6174 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben. Great reviews. Can you tell me the manufacturer of the two-up bike stand in your background? I need that for the garage!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

That is a Feedback Sports stand, where each arm is separately height adjustable so it works with any bike.

@georgeisenbarg8302 5 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Really agree with your specialized saddle choice. Did you ever consider selling "The Ride" jersey in a way to support your channel? I would buy one if it helps you to keep making videos. I find them very informative but more importantly entertaining.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I will get some jerseys and hats going for sale in 2024. Thank you for your support.

@dalescott3942 5 ай бұрын

Hey Ben, recently had a bad stack off my road bike and broke my collarbone and seven fractured ribs so I’m thinking now that I’m off the bike and have time to think about it that I would be getting a road bias, gravel bike to ride around on the poor roads of Sidney. I was considering either a crux giant revolt or possibly me something else (the new grail look good). Do you have a recommended gravel bike of the year? Looking forward to your review of the scab. Hope you have a great Christmas. Thanks for the content, and as always pleasant demeanour

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Shoot, sorry to hear that. I hope you heal up fast. The Revolt was my top gravel bike of 2023, both for how it rides and how it comes in a wide variety of price points.

@user-xt6cj3zg3e 5 ай бұрын

Dude I loved the garage. Don’t leave the garage!! (That’s where most of us work too)

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Oh, I'll be back in the garage for sure. No way my wife or daughter are letting me set up anywhere else...

@Spokes_and_Stone 5 ай бұрын

My only issue with Pathfinder Pro tires are that they are so durable I haven’t gotten the chance to test another gravel tire this year

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

😁

@DaneKromer 5 ай бұрын

Nice video! Thanks! Ok, what’s your go to bike in 2023? You get a lot of test bikes to try… but what’s your favorite when you get to ride what ever you want?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. I still stand by my Top 5 of 2023. Those have all gone back, though, so I'm not riding any of them at the moment. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5qnes2Ws9_FlI0.html I picked the Revolt as my #1 just because that was the one I'd grab when I wasn't actively testing something. Just love how that things feels.

@fentuz 4 ай бұрын

How of interest, why do you prefer the 800’s garmin unit rather than the 500’s?

@jonathanzappala 5 ай бұрын

I too am a 45 wide, cheap shimano rp3 fit, rx8 gravel shoes did not. I’m a lake guy the wife’s one they make is my shoe now. Mx237 wide and cx238 wide are what I got now. It hurts the wallet but you got to wear shoes that fit. I have freak feet.

@EditioCastigata 5 ай бұрын

10:58 Cancelled my Strava sub. They're pushing too many app-exclusive features. I prefer the web. Also, segments never really worked on my Garmin even though I connected both. Garmin segments are shown though.

@rident 5 ай бұрын

Ya know? Another really good plug tool is the one by Peaty's. Uses standard plugs, is compact, and has good, functional design.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Ah yeah, good shout. Guy Kesteven is a big fan. Forgot about those.

@GummeeH3 5 ай бұрын

Feedback stands are fantastic till you get to an aero seatpost. Then it falls flat. Had to buy a Hirobell adaptor for my Feedback stand to work on bikes with aero seatposts

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

I'll have to look that up, thanks. I just put aero posts in at an angle.

@ezclimb1 5 ай бұрын

Have you tried the s works pathfinder vs pathfinder pros? Wondering if I should be riding the non s works for race scenarios.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Yep. S-Works is just a little lighter with less rolling resistance and - I believe - not quite as puncture proof.

@samson40a 4 күн бұрын

What power meter will you use now Stages have gone? I have 4iiii but need to see about getting them checked for the Shimano crank recall.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 3 күн бұрын

I still have a few Stages meters that are going fine, but I'm also testing 4iiii and the new Assioma pedals.

@cliffdittman6233 5 ай бұрын

Rene Herse tires for gravel 😊

@tariqkamil7853 5 ай бұрын

MALAYSIA!

@arfarzam 5 ай бұрын

When are you gonna review that 750D bike in the background?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Soon, I hope. Only ridden it a few times.

@adalbertojuca 5 ай бұрын

top

@MrJohnnyTN 5 ай бұрын

also love the Aria... but the sides are. too fragile. Mine ripped in no time :(

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Like the seams ripped or the fabric itself got torn?

@sx2000 5 ай бұрын

Hambini lead me here

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Welcome! Thanks for giving my channel a peek.

@simonessl3503 5 ай бұрын

What is that steel forked beauty to your left?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

That is a test mule that Johs Huseby had made for their 750d wheel/tire size.

@une_olive 5 ай бұрын

What tire width is your favorite?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

@einundsiebenziger5488 6 күн бұрын

Thought it was a Brit thing to add an "H" and say "shram" instead of Sram*. Even more fascinated that an industry veteran like BD who must have met all three founders of Sram - S-cott King, Stan R-ay Day und S-am Patterson - whose names make up the company's name on multiple occasions, still pronounces it that weirdly.

@jschulte23 5 ай бұрын

Doing Ned Gravel Gold in 24. What tire and width do you recommend? I know you love the Schwalbe, but different races call for different tires. Thanks!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

The biggest one you can fit in your frame!

@adriansmith38 4 ай бұрын

Don't like touch screens, awful in the UK winter

@davidknapp7388 5 ай бұрын

If you would like to get a newer Garmin let me know I would be happy to share my garmin employee discount with you

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the offer, but I am set for now.

@georgietheoldfaq 4 ай бұрын

RX8 shoes are great but very narrow. If they don't fit perfectly then you gonna suffer.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 4 ай бұрын

Shimano makes Wide models, which is what I use for road, gravel and mountain. 👍

@georgietheoldfaq 4 ай бұрын

@@TheRidewithBenDelaney i use standard width on other models. Besides, wide rx8 are impossible to buy(

@jaylumbago559 5 ай бұрын

I am on my second pair of S-Phyres and all sides on all of the shoes are ripped open. Super disappointed!!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 5 ай бұрын

Ah, shoot! What happened?

@jaylumbago559 5 ай бұрын

@@TheRidewithBenDelaney No crashes, no rubbing, no hard tightening and sprinting, just normal riding. The first pair got replaced under warranty but the second pair is even worse. The holes are where the upper material meets the carbon sole. Maybe the carbon has a sharp edge and cuts the upper. I am pretty sad because it’s my best fitting and favorite shoe and it shouldn’t happen to such an expensive pro level product. I also have the Specialized Ares for example and they are totally fine.

@jaylumbago559 5 ай бұрын

Just writing to see if somebody else has that problem, too.