I Tested 5 Amazing Road Bike Products (And The Most Expensive Helmet Ever Made!)

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I've tested five products used by the professionals in the Tour de France from tyres to wheels, helmets and jerseys and more.
Featured Products
Castelli Aero Race 6.0 Jersey tidd.ly/44X4Oez
Kask Elemento Helmet tidd.ly/3rCCLm6
Sungod Velan bit.ly/47bOYPd
Continental GP5000 S TR tyres tidd.ly/3XYzbPn
Enve SES 4.5 wheels tidd.ly/3Y3dvBI
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Content
00:00 Intro
00:16 SquareSpace sponsor
00:59 Kask Elemento helmet
4:59 Sungod Velans eyewear
8:14 Enve SES 4.5 wheels
11:57 Continental GP500 S TR tyres
14:57 Castelli Aero Race 6.0 jersey
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Sidi shoes bit.ly/3tjQ8UP
HJC helmet bit.ly/3sRiB2Z
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@eagerbob 11 ай бұрын

I looked the helmet up in the Virginia Tech helmet ratings. The KASK Elemento may be "5 star rating" but out of 201 tested helmets it only ranked #61. Meaning that there are 60 helmets that give a better impact proctetion. For low impact, it rated worse than the average 5 star helmet. For high impact, it rated only average, compared with other 5 star helmets. Of which there are 116. If safety is your biggest concern, you might look into a helmet that has a better rating. Which will also be cheaper...

@Superfly1503 11 ай бұрын

Makes you sceptical of anything said by any reviewer really.

@litchips 11 ай бұрын

I am skeptical of VA Tech test when they rate full coverage enduro or downhill helmets below flimsy road helmets that leave half your head exposed.

@rob-c. 11 ай бұрын

@@Superfly1503 except he said 5 star and it is 🤷‍♂️

@Thomas-fy9yc 10 ай бұрын

It’s often a trade off of aero performance, comfort, ventilation. My kids have a very well rated helmet but the Kask is arguably more aero.

@LagunaRider1961 11 ай бұрын

I scored a set of ENVE SES 3.4 hooked wheels at my local bike shop that he had brand new in the back with DT Swiss 240 hubs. I’m not ready to make the move to hookless. I was blown away at how fantastic they ride set up tubeless with the STR 5000 tires. Absolutely love these wheels!

@TheKieran65 11 ай бұрын

I have this new Kask Elemento. I've worn it 4 times an I'm not impressed. I have to disagree about the comfort and the padding. The padding is hard and you can feel it on your head. I have hair but can still feel the padding on top of head near forehead. I've rode with it in 15 c heat with a stiff northerly breeze and the sweat was in my eyes after 18 km.. Unfortunately I've worn it now and can't return it Why it's £335 is beyond me.. Not great is the best description..

@wsbygt 11 ай бұрын

Castelli Aero Race 6.0 Jersey, Continental GP5000 S TR. They are great but not perfect. Contis arent as light and hold pressure as PZero SL´s. Castelli is just great for straight racing but LeCol Aero jersey version carries all the itens like Smartphone+credit card+car key much more secured throughout the events and training runs. Enve SES 4.5... still waiting on stock for a custom build around EXP 180 hubs and Aerolite spokes... Great video take on those products, cheers!

@industryrule-4080 11 ай бұрын

lol @ Kask. “Specialized helmets are $300? Let’s tack on 10%.”

@donwinston 11 ай бұрын

I have a Kask but I don't like the padding. I agree it does not absorb sweat so you can periodically squeeze it out. This helps keep the sweat out of your eyes.

@charlenemccullough2293 10 ай бұрын

I have only used this helmet a few times but I love it. Easy to adjust.

@kpizzle1985 11 ай бұрын

The best and most underrated feature of Castelli jerseys is the fantastic rear gripper design. The pockets overhang the gripper and the weight of the pockets contents really lock the jersey in place. The only jersey I've ever used that doesn't ride up at the back. Really wish Rapha would copy this!

@Mike0 11 ай бұрын

I got 2 of the Castelli 6.1 jerseys for 35 each, in an old team design I could pay Rapha 70 to by 1 of their Pro Aero jersey for 112

@kpizzle1985 11 ай бұрын

Doesn't mean it's a better jersey though, the fit of this jersey on Dave was awful for an aero jersey. The Pro Team aero jersey is a tough sell at full price but anything less than £100 on sale and it's definitely worth it. I got a few for £45 at the archive sale, absolute steal.

@MrHallTV 11 ай бұрын

Some rapha do have this. Both of my l3gion rapha do.

@kpizzle1985 11 ай бұрын

@@MrHallTV which versions of their jerseys are those? All the Rapha jerseys I own and have seen have the gripper on the hem. The Castelli jerseys have the gripper well above the hem, the pockets go over the gripper right down to the hem.

@bubby372 11 ай бұрын

Rapha is over rated crap. La Passione is a fantastic brand.

@kimwarner6050 11 ай бұрын

Need your review of the new specialized saddle

@skogling 11 ай бұрын

My wife has a Giant TCR Advanced 1 Pro with DT PR1400. 7.600 gr. I have a Aethos S-Works D-A Di2. 6.430 gr. I also have a Colnago M10 with D-A 9001 and FFWD F4R. 7.300 gr. They all ride extremly well. TCR is extremly comforable and steady to ride. The Aethos is EXTREMLY nimble and precise. Fun to ride! The M10, which may be considered as the most aero of oir bikes, also feels as the fastest. The thing os that the Aethos is the "riders bike". Built to be smooth and comfortable. It was with S-Works cotton tires "Turbo". It was actually too comfortable for me. I run Pirelli P Zero on it. Completely different ride. Changing not only the wheel set, but the tires also may give you a different ride. That is worth notice.

@joeteo6536 11 ай бұрын

I love SunGod glasses. The fit is fantastic and I find them better than Oakley as the latter lens will flake overtime.

@cincydooley 11 ай бұрын

I just started getting some of that lens flake. Very frustrating.

@stevekurian7131 11 ай бұрын

Hi David Thank you for your reviews. Can you please tell me where you got the t-ahirt you are wearing.

@JonFairhurst 11 ай бұрын

“Well, knock yourself out…” Please use this line for all of your helmet reviews. :)

@nigelwalton4863 10 ай бұрын

Not only do we not like long sleeves, some of us do not like long socks!

@mohammadtaufek5529 11 ай бұрын

The Elemento is ok. As usual for all Kask helmet the rubber padding at the back does not last after a while it will came off. The helmet adjuster also after sometime difficult to tighten or loosen Bought it 22nd May 2023. Kinda disappointed in Kask Helmet this is my second Kask Helmet !!!

@Quizmate1 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I've had two Kask Mohito helmets and currently have a Protone that's just under two years old. The rubber / soft cushion pads on the rear cradle of all Kask helmets always fail and drop off after a very short time. Shame as I love the look of Kask, but for the price, it's quite unacceptable!

@edfrost1560 11 ай бұрын

You pay for KZfaq premium to get away from the ads, but let’s take a minute for our sponsor 🤨

@thecappy 11 ай бұрын

I’m waiting for that helmet to hit the US. I just want to try it on.

@yoavmiller216 11 ай бұрын

How much does that cost?😅

@marcsaint-cyr3391 11 ай бұрын

Great video, David, but your T-Shirt is your cooooooolest piece of equipment! Where can we get it?

@cincydooley 11 ай бұрын

Yes!

@leonshanahan2189 11 ай бұрын

How do the 40/44 Reserves compare the the Enve 4.5’s?

@misumaniaku 11 ай бұрын

I have a racing carbon fibre motorcycle helmet that cost the same as this bucket,how is it possible they charge that much for a 5£ piece of carbon?

@thomasparkins6749 11 ай бұрын

Same reason specialized et al can charge the same for a bicycle as a high end superbike... idiots will pay for them.

@janbrittenson210 11 ай бұрын

Be aware that the Castelli Aero Race 6.0 jersey doesn't have much in the way of UV protection, so if out in the sun for hours I'd suggest a sun protectant or a base layer. Otherwise it's an excellent jersey; had mine since 2020.

@dustinsanders2175 11 ай бұрын

About the new Kask and sweat dripping into your eyes, I've been using the newer Protone Icon this year and it has the problem - sweat pours into my eyes on every ride here in Texas. I can mitigate it a bit by wearing a headband, but eventually the dam breaks. Does anyone have experience with helmets that do a better job and channelling sweat away from your eyes?

@H3Nav 11 ай бұрын

Please review the Hunt Aerodynamicist or Limitless wheelsets! Maybe in a “budget wheelset” video with those and other sub $2k offerings. Sorry if the video exist, I couldn’t find anything like that of yours

@steveindorset 11 ай бұрын

Another great video David. I always find helmet prices hilarious! With about £30K worth of tooling, 50p to manufacture and around £2 labour, I’m seriously starting to think about getting the helmet business!!...and don’t get me started on the pricing of riding glasses!!🤡🤪🤣😂🤣

@DaveCM 11 ай бұрын

You forgot to include the millions they pay to Ineos Grenadiers to wear their helmets.

@andrewhayes7055 11 ай бұрын

Anything to do with cycling is expensive it's a licence to print money

@razorree 9 ай бұрын

how about GP5000 S TR durability? i had a lot of problems last few months (mainly small holes which fresh Stan's sealant didn't seal)

@El_Toshka 11 ай бұрын

hey dude can u do a video about some roadbike aero wheelsets in every price category from 700 to 3000€, cause i dont rly find a good aktuell video to this topic

@RBean47 10 ай бұрын

Do they fit over glasses

@MihaiRaducan 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, nice video. Is is just me, or his bike saddle is just a little too high? It seems that at the bottom of the stroke his heel is too high (the angle of the foot should be more towards horizontal position)

@joeteo6536 11 ай бұрын

Yep, I noticed that, too.

@Gufolicious 11 ай бұрын

He rides for more that 20 years, i think he doesnt know your expert advice on saddle height.

@umah. 11 ай бұрын

I thought you tested the helmet in wind tunnel in comparison with other brands. 😅

@n22pdf 11 ай бұрын

Love my Protone icon 😊 this new one is to pricey though my opinion. Great info David.. 😃😃🚴🏻👍

@wsbygt 11 ай бұрын

I´m watching TdF right now and theres an AG2R rider with the great Ibex 2.0 on but looks strange. HJC site doesnt mention a change or info on a new IBEX. New models soon maybe...

@davidarthur 11 ай бұрын

Oh good spot maybe there’s a new one soon

@wsbygt 11 ай бұрын

@@davidarthur Yeah revised design with a new retention mechanism. Cheers!

@cincydooley 11 ай бұрын

Where is that T Shirt from!?!?!

@DaveCM 11 ай бұрын

What makes it so expensive is the amount of money they pay to have Ineos Grenadiers wear them. Plus, a high price gives people an image of quality and status. I bought a Kask helmet because it was a floor model and I got it for a great price. Well, "great" price compared to the typical cost. It is a very mediocre helmet. It pretty much sits on a shelf.

@rodneyblenkin2384 10 ай бұрын

Wish I could fit into a castelli Jersey 🤣

@SergioCristancho 11 ай бұрын

Currently in UK ... And no heat waves spoted 😅

@davidarthur 11 ай бұрын

Ha not now no, but back in June there was

@CycoWarriorx 11 ай бұрын

The helmet would be worth the price if it increased my watts - equal to the price… 😂🙌🏽

@LOZUPONEJ 11 ай бұрын

Looks like the protone

@andret4652 11 ай бұрын

I purchased a mid range bike thought that was more important than spending eye watering amounts on accessories, bike looks so nice but I look like trash LOL

@andrewhayes7055 11 ай бұрын

Re the Castelli jersey buy the 2022 version for £50 online (Merlin) rrp£125

@frankreyes4 11 ай бұрын

Love your content Favid. Please work on pronouncing the letter L. I’ll work on my stuff too. Thanks, and keep up the great videos.

@stuartpotter4923 11 ай бұрын

"if you want the best helmet tech, and you're happy to pay for it.... well Knock Yourself Out!" 🤣 Hopefully not.

@znicho 11 ай бұрын

Your jersey is too baggy to be aero. Shouldn't have sized up.

@ChrisNieves 11 ай бұрын

Well don’t get the helmet for 300 that’s silly but do get the bio glasses for 150. Got it :/

@dcv9460 11 ай бұрын

Everything about bikes is getting more expensive 👎👎👎

@zedddddful 11 ай бұрын

Dentists bike channel.

@repentordie3907 11 ай бұрын

Man it’s sad!😢

@PPLowLow 11 ай бұрын

What’s not getting more expensive?

@patrickwong4824 11 ай бұрын

Didn’t carbon sub just implode, not sure about on a helmet? 😂

@tonyg3091 11 ай бұрын

A helmet or any other partly open construction cannot implode. By definition. It can only get crushed.

@AlexanderJBott 11 ай бұрын

fuck me can I not afford even half of the cheapest thing here

@kabobsyea9985 8 ай бұрын

Mate you are Indian?

@jasonyltan7672 11 ай бұрын

Sidewall of the GP5000 is a joke. 2 tears in past 2 months, pretty pathetic. Almost as bad as the Vitoria Corsas.

@heinik4349 11 ай бұрын

Jersey to big

@nafsikakaramanou5809 11 ай бұрын

There is a reason Castelli is cheaper than Rapha David, its the same reason Hyuandai is cheaper than Bentley.

@tonyg3091 11 ай бұрын

The reasons are VASTLY different tho.

@wsbygt 11 ай бұрын

Try and race on some "RossoCorsa" products and then comeback.

@Ridewithjst 11 ай бұрын

I have Castelli and Rapha jerseys. There isn’t any comparison between the two. Rapha may be comically expensive with a weird cult following, but the jerseys are excellent (of course, to each their own though). Brevet light jersey with 3 (three!) zipper pockets is by far the best all-around jersey in the market today.

@tonyg3091 11 ай бұрын

@@Ridewithjst I have Castelli and Rapha cargo bibs. Nothing beats Castelli Unlimited and Unlimited Cargo. For half the price.

@wsbygt 11 ай бұрын

Filippo Ganna just went Gold at the UCI scratch races with an Hyundai... nafsikakaramanou5809=🤡

@YannickLB 11 ай бұрын

We all know that helmet ain't aero. There's nothing aero about it when we look at what makes something aero. Speacialized and Trek know how to make a helm actually aero.

@tonyg3091 11 ай бұрын

Nobody ever claimed Protone or this one was aero helmet. The aero helmets of Kask are called Mistral or Beluga.

@YannickLB 11 ай бұрын

@@tonyg3091 He said Semi-aero. It's just a helm with vents.

@tonyg3091 11 ай бұрын

@@SamuelBlackMetalRider I dont understand what is the problem here. Just buy a Gamechanger, this one here is too expensive anyway.

@ADVRaiderKTM 11 ай бұрын

Clickbait

@davidarthur 11 ай бұрын

Except it’s really not if you understand the definition of clickbait

@rockmountbmxer 11 ай бұрын

As a heavier rider, the GP 5000 S TR with the 70psi limit are very soft. When I look at how much tyre is in contact with the ground it’s literally the whole tread. It feel like I have a flattening tyre. Odd sensation. Have gone back to Pirelli P Zero.

@davidarthur 11 ай бұрын

What size tyre are you using? Could go up a size?