I'm a lucky guy! My 45 year old Dave Moulton still ticks the boxes. If you're looking for notoriety, just take one of these on a group ride! Yesterday I took it on a solo ride on what has been dubbed the "Beirut " course. What an eye opener. You couldn't do better. The 8 speed bodged 14x25 fitting perfectly onto 126mm dropouts. The '74 Nouveau Record derailleur shifted beautifully. The position with modern shallow drop bars is spot on. The saddle height is perfect since I knew something when I was 20! Still can make those my age look slow when riding the latest creation !
@Hambini Жыл бұрын
WTF I Don't even get a mention! Alert... 5YO having a tantrum. The self proclaimed king reaming.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Haha. We did talk about it. Realised we had never fitted one, we always asked you to do it for us. 😘
@Hambini Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec that is a fair point.
@MrLuigi-oi7gm Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@marioortega4481 Жыл бұрын
Great video, honest and to the point, as usual. Love Conti GP, but I agree with your comment, 5000s wear out way too fast, almost twice as fast as the very missed 4000s. Glad to see Mason on your recommended list, but soooo expensive. Been looking at their titanium Aspect for a build and dear God, too rich for my pocketbook. Always have been loyal to Shimano, but their Di2 stuff doesn't make sense when factoring functionality versus cost. SRAM seems like the way to go. Keep the videos coming, watch every single one!!! 👍
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mario.
@johnsenior478 Жыл бұрын
This is excellent. It’s obvs very hard for a bike retailer to be so honest and genuinely critique products. As a very regular rider who is retired I like the emphasis on things that last and tool recommendations to enable the home mechanic.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Thanks John
@atgnicyclist Жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Honest and to the point. Keep them coming. As for tyres, the new Specialized S-Works Turbo 2bliss T2/T5 are really really good and cheaper than anything else out there. I’ve got wheels with GP5000str (fantastic in nearly every way but fast wearing), Pirelli P Zero Race TLR (bombproof but not very fast or comfy), Schwalbe Pro One Addix TLE (used to be the bench mark but dodgy QC lately) and the Turbo 2bliss seem to be the best of everything.
@abydozenvironmental4434 Жыл бұрын
I picked up some Specialized Butcher T9s for less than 1/3 the price of the usual Maxxis DHRII MaxGrip, and they have been great so far.
@RICHARD.WRIGHT1 Жыл бұрын
My best investment this year is a HAMBINI BB!
@gbunag3 Жыл бұрын
"Cheap but not shit." A ringing endorsement! :-) If I were the marketing guy at Clark, I'd use that for my slogan.
@onthemoveot Жыл бұрын
😂
@kevinfrost1579 Жыл бұрын
Makes a nice contrast to “Shit but not cheap” 🙄
@SecwetGwiwer Жыл бұрын
Sturdy Cycles. Absolutely killing the custom game.
@playmoreguitar5393 Жыл бұрын
And crushing multi-millionaires wallets too....
@xmarcika Жыл бұрын
Really excellent video! Much appreciate all your effort. It's nice to see that a mechanic perspective is mostly different from those guys who are doing just normal reviews of bikes and products, but actually never "look under the bonnet". As for tires, I accidentally got Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, so I decided to give them a go (because Pirelli were quite expensive) and they appear to be very bombproof. Survived many cuts, glass and brambles. I did so far around 700 miles with them so I can't tell more about their long term durability. But very good dry/wet grip. Just probably not as fast as Pirelli. Still miles better than my previous Hutchinson.
@honestmcgyver Жыл бұрын
Echo the wera thing. Learnt about them a few years back from a mate who’s a plumber. Got some colour coded Allen keys with a ball end on one end. Awesome. Mini socket kit great too. A bit dearer but worth it
@vancelray Жыл бұрын
Could not be happier with my 2022 Canyon Endurace CF SLX 9 Di2 - high quality and a real steal for the price.
@holyfoly Жыл бұрын
As someone who’s buying a mason (when not many people have heard of them let alone seen one ) I was thrilled to see them on your list!
@holyfoly Жыл бұрын
Oh and im also a cinelli owner with hope hubs😂
@stevenfreeman7798 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video this is the sort of thing we need!!. Well done it helps us make the right buying decisions at a time when due to the price of things many of us can not afford to make mistakes thank you.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Thank you Steven.
@draugmithrin Жыл бұрын
My award goes to Schwalbe Marathon Winter Performance Rigid MTB Tyres (200 ice spikes), got me to work over black ice at -7 celsius this morning.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Well done for having those ready to go
@tangoengineering Жыл бұрын
Best bike for me this year was a 1969 Jonny Berry all original just needed strip, clean and replacement of tyres and inertubes classic handmade in Manchester
@steppings5645 Жыл бұрын
Love these chats, refreshing stuff as opposed to blowing smoke as some other channels do.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Just saying what I see. Thanks for watching Steppings
@bill8791 Жыл бұрын
Interesting comment about the Reverb not getting there yet. I've had a Reverb Stealth C1 for 2 years now and it's been absolutely perfect. It's still overly complicated and I wouldn't buy one new - I got it with a bike but It's been pretty good and home serviceable.
@AceRamone Жыл бұрын
Really good video. I'm critical about a lot of them but this one was very good and helpful. I have too much to comment on this one so I'll just keep this brief. Again, nice to hear both how you classify some brands and also hear why. That helps us as consumers to get past just the pure marketing that the manufacturers put out. I purchased a Cinelli King Zydeco but I'll have to sell it because I don't have the money to build it up. I can say that it's a really nice frame. I've been looking at cinelli for a few years now and in my opinion they offer a lot for the money. Not crazy expensive and a good value. I would recommend them and also I love that they keep making the classic steel frame. I wish more manufacturers would do that. (Do you hear me pinarello? I loved mine from the '80s). So I'm presently building up a 20-year-old bianchi titanium that is in perfect condition. I wanted to go electronic but it was just too expensive so I got some great deals on campagnolo 12 speed. I usually only go campagnolo because of a very positive experience I had with them in 1981. I'm pretty loyal to the brand. I think if one is going to do Shimano electronic personally I would only buy it on a pre-made bike. It seems to be really difficult to figure out exactly what one needs if they want to build it up themselves. That's where SRAM wireless comes in. It seems to be brilliant and easy to set up. I actually would have passed up the campagnolo and gone for it but it was a little bit out of my price range. But now all of a sudden it is on sale and I could have gotten it instead of the campy. I would go that route if I could choose again. Oh, and about look. I had one and they are just so quirky. Brilliant engineering and really cool designs but I think they can be a nightmare to build up a frame on ones own. Again, a brand that I would buy the factory assembled bike. I too was surprised at the prices since they seem in the past to be a little too much. Oh, and I would love it if they came out with a La Vie Claire steel frame also. For those of us who look for bargains on the used market, it would be nice to know which previous generations of components were good and which ones we should pass on. I had the first generation look pedals when they came out. With double toe straps I never came out of my toe clips, but in a big sprint my foot popped out of the look and almost caused me to have a serious crash and take a lot of people down. I swore I would never use look again and I never have. Time always worked really great for me. I just got a pair of the series 10 for a bargain which I'll put on my new bike. Curious to see how they will be. And their frames seem to be fascinating. The Angles and dimensions would be perfect for my body. I would seriously give them a look if I had the money for a new frame. Well, those are my thoughts and experiences. Thanks for this video. It was very good.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Top comment Man, Glad you liked the chat through.
@milkbunnies Жыл бұрын
This was the brief version ?😆
@AceRamone Жыл бұрын
@@milkbunnies well, once I started I couldn't finish. 😉
@marccox7371 Жыл бұрын
Great video. For Time - I ordered a rim brake AdH21 frameset in august this year via the uk rep, he organised it all and it had to come from the States in the end. But from day of ordering it was on my doorstep within 7 days (incl a weekend). Turned up perfect.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Interesting route, but good to know. Thanks for sharing.
@marccox7371 Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec it was more by accident than intentional. I sent a question regarding placing an order but wanted to check import charges etc and I was contacted by the rep. I was pretty limited as I wanted white and the only ones available were US stock. But it turned up quicker than many brands I’ve ordered from within the UK or EU. Within 25 minutes of paying Time I had a UPS tracking number. Was a great buying experience. But I get the impression that stuff like the new ADHX are hard to get hold of.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc. Really appreciate the input.
@lenolenoleno Жыл бұрын
Great list + continued honest content. Magura make nice brakes but would disagree that they are leading the MTB brake market. They make a great brake but had some flaws (like any other product). 1, they have a very tight pad clearance tolerance so prone to rub 2. their bleeding process isn't as foolproof as some others (prone to air being trapped in their levers) and 3. Their brake levers a plastic. There's a reason why the Shigura mod is so popular (Shimano Levers x Magura calipers). They make a great brake at the moderate to premium range, but if you your brakes to have decent modulation then Hayes Dominions, SRAM CODE RSCs, Hope Tech 4 are all equally priced and outperform Maguras. If you just want raw stopping power then Formula Cura 2's with their oversized pistons are almost half the price of an MT7s and are very similar in grunt for a lot less money and none of the sticky imbalanced 4-pot piston issue. Want more power? TRP DHR Evo same power as MT7s but more modulation. Bit of flack given to Hope, but if you've used the Hope Tech 4 new brakes, they have a very similar feel/power to the widely agreed best brake (but very expensive) Trickstuffs for less than half the money. Hope also have a full catalogue of easy to source parts for every part of the things they make for many many years. Their hubs are actually proper sealed (so much that you require a press to get the seal on) and compared to DT Hubs (which I also love) certainly are better for keeping ingress out. Price wise, they still offer more engagement for less money > the DT 350 hubs with the same reliability history. Their parts (like bars, stems, seat collars etc) I agree are a bit ho-hum an don't really add value for what they're asking $ wise.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
Magura MT5 is flawed, as it uses plastic composite, which cracks easily, an German KZfaqr posted pic on twitter, I forgot his channel name, but his bike fell over and it cracked the master cylinder, so it leaked.the higher end brakes use carbon reinforced composite, but you still have to be careful with the bleed screws. Maybe they are strong enough I don't know, carbon reinforced plastic can be very strong and handle rapid temp changes well without cracking, like on the XTR shifters, the small trigger is made of carbon reinforced composite, so do the stronger plastics like on Shimano Deore shifters. I had M8000 and M9000 shifters they withstood room temp to -10C, the carbon lever took an hard impact well without failure, only got scratched. But I don't know if the the Magura MT7 is strong enough. Shimano's cheaper shifters would crack when I took it out in low sub zero temps, as they were made of different plastic.
@johnpeters8880 Жыл бұрын
For road tyres, I’ve found Hutchinson work well.
@KMS2468 Жыл бұрын
Hutchinson is the company that produces Pirelli tires ;)
@pgn666 Жыл бұрын
RONDO :) I am now riding HVRT CF. Carbon frame with 105 11s and aliexpress wheels. I built it myself and so far its a gr8 bike :)
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
22:08 The Hope DUO brakes are interesting, they are two brake levers in one, for one handed users. I would not mind using Hope brakes, but I am not keen on DOT fluid, but they do make calipers with seals for mineral oil, but that's only the calipers, and is intended to be combined with Shimano road levers. I think this is the only hydraulic brake lever/master cylinder for one handed use. I currently use Formula Cura 4, they have worked well.
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
21:31 I think Archer D1Xtrail is an much better solution, as you can use any mechanical rear derailleur they have road and MTB remotes. you get the benefit of being able to smash rear derailleurs and not have a high cost replacement if you break it completely. and can adjust each gear, so when the shifting gets sloppy due to wear of the parallelogram you can fine tune it to use it longer.
@josephphillips865 Жыл бұрын
Big fan of Vittoria Corsa tires this year.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Fair shout. We do stock them. Roll fast, fit well, last ok, light, just puncture too easily.
@josephphillips865 Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec Haven't tried their full lineup. Not the fastest tire but the Corsa Control's are bulletproof! Zero flats this year even with latex tubes while riding through glass in the city on the daily and even occassional jaunts on some gravel roads. After a summer of riding I have burned through the tread of my rear tire but got my moneys worth. My GP4/5000's I had issues with sidewall damage and needed to replace even with lots of good tread left.
@mariofonseca9267 Жыл бұрын
Was surprised you didn’t think that schwalbe could be recommended widely. I’ve used a variety of their tires from the Pro One tubeless for road, to pro G one for gravel. I’ve even used their studded cross type tires for snow and ice conditions here in the us north east. Fabulous wear for me. Another brand I tried this past summer was Rene Herse. Superior ride feel but total shit when it came to running tubeless. The casing would let sealant through. Especially at their prices.
@DR_1_15 ай бұрын
Cross type would be X-One, by "fabulous wear", do you mean they were durable for you? I have them and they are excellent on muddy trails, but I'm skeptic about their durability on other surfaces, maybe also puncture resistance...
I think the thing with some bikes that are expensive (Santa Cruz comes to mind particularly) is that you're paying for probably some of the best warranty support in the industry. Yes the initial investment is high, but any issues are generally solved without hassle.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
And free bearings for life.
@JamesSocialCycling Жыл бұрын
Some good pointers for my next build, which won’t be for a while, but still good to know your recommendations. “Hope” for the record build bomb proof wheels, own a set of 20Five’s for gravel and winter riding and as a heavier rider just keep on rolling👌 Thanks😊👍
@cjohnson3836 Жыл бұрын
My alternative to Park Tool is just regular tools. Maybe for industry folks you all get shop discounts or some such. But if you've already a nice set of metric Bondhus hex keys, nothing Park Tool makes will be better quality. With the exception of extremely specific things like a chain whip or the adapter cups for BBs, there's nothing I've needed to do on a bike that couldn't be done with my set of Kobalt tools from the home improvement store. I will say, my Hope hubs are silver and I am a forever fan. I got a set on some 2nd hand wheels I found online and they've saved me so much money. Came off a QR mountain bike frame. Put them on a Surly Ogre (annoying TA rear, QR front) converting the rear hub to boost. Now they're about to go on a gravel bike I'm building after converting both to TA road/gravel standard. Those hubs have saved me so much headache. And the silver is pimp. I do agree with DT Swiss though. Esp on my bikepacking wheels something I really appreciate is how quiet the rear hub is. I can actually hear the birds sing. My honorable mention will by my Surly frame. Prices are going up for what they are. And heavy as sin. But that bike through all its wonky compatibilities/track dropout/etc. and stout build has absorbed all my good and horrible decisions over the course of learning to be my own bike mechanic. And its paid for itself in fuel savings and university parking fees allowing me to live car-free.
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
Park Tool use Bondhus Hex, Torx keys, it even says so on their website, they are just have the Park Tool colours, no reason to pay extra, unless you want the blue and green colour, I've also seen them in Würth branded as Würth, and seen Kknipex flush cutter, branded as Würth, I did not know that before I saw them in a local Würth retailer. it looked exactly the same, unless it's a copy. but not researched it, but if it was they would probably have gotten sued already. so probably made for them by Knipex, I guess it's a similar deal as Park Tool & Bondhus.
@Bonky-wonky Жыл бұрын
@@mtbboy1993 I only buy Park for bike specific tools. Pliers are either Knipex or Felco, my allen keys and sockets are Gedore, various bits and bobs by Facom and Hazet. Screw drivers by PB. All can be found online for way better prices than Park Tool and they are all (near) the best in their field. I’m by no means a Park hater but a lot of their stuff is just a bit overpriced. For other things like pedal wrenches or truing stands I swear by them though.
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
@@Bonky-wonky my tool collection is an mix of Parktool, Knipex , Pedro's, Abbey, Unior, Teng tools, Jagwire, Beto, Gyio shock pumps, Hazet. I hav epics of the tools on my flickr.
@jockclark3660 Жыл бұрын
Agree with you on conti GP5000s. Wear very quickly
@sepg5084 Жыл бұрын
Anything touching £2000 is overpriced for the vast majority of people who ride bicycles.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Yeah. I can get behind that, it’s getting tough though.
@VishalNaik-ux2sk Жыл бұрын
Facts
@kidkarbon4775 Жыл бұрын
Decathlon sells perfectly acceptable and reliable bikes for under £500 as such looking at things from a use case scenario. I'm interested in why £2k was stated as a budget, what does a 2k bike do above a £500 bike using an argument that could also not be used to justify a 4k bike. Overpriced is respective to how much money you have, and your priorities imho
@PhiyackYuh Жыл бұрын
@@kidkarbon4775 they sell cheap but the geometry is not adult onset cyclist. Its towards aggressive geometry. Ride for a week returned it a week later by the consumer 😂
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
depends on the needs and type of bike, but it is feasible to get a decent bike for that, if the manufacturer specs the right parts, do the right compromises. on my bike only the frame set was 2 624 £, but it was made in Germany by Nicolai, has an high end shock, EXT Storia Lok v3, made in Italy, if things are made to no compromise, in Europe, prices won't be low. But it does not mean there are no decent bikes out there for cheaper.
@antgardiner2305 Жыл бұрын
I ordered a Time ADHX from LBS via Aus distributor about 2 months ago. Arriving in NZ this week 🤞
@mgoo1713 Жыл бұрын
Santa Cruz and Yeti are in the same category...although the Yeti ARC is a reasonably priced hardtail
@peterharrington8709 Жыл бұрын
Really interesting and useful video. Somewhat surprised that Clarks made the list as I had problems with both the levers on my M3 brake set and the position of the bleed nipple also seemed absurd! Oh, and the pads delaminated too!! The calipers seem OK though and given the price and availability off their stuff, I suppose I would still buy bits and bobs off them... but maybe nothing that needs exacting tolerances.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Interesting to hear. Thanks for sharing that info.
@lenolenoleno Жыл бұрын
Agree. Their pad compounds are rubbish and their hydraulic brakes lag behind the all time best cheap brake for the same money - Shimano Deore.
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec I can't see any seals and brake levers, or any spare parts for their current brakes, some older brakes have some spares. but being able to buy a brake lever blade, seals, gaskets or what ever is needed is a must. this is whee Hope, Sram, Formula shine. you can buy every part. with Hope you can go to the extreme with customisation, and build a brake lever with different colours if you want.
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
@@lenolenoleno Shimano compounds are not that great, the Metallic pads bite well, but I cracked every single set, the resin pads are useless I wear them out in a month if I ride a lot. The resin only rotors are stupid, they glaze especially if used with metallic pads, but using metallic pads is nice, but the resin only rotors are pointless.
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
@@lenolenoleno Shimano Deore: I have a review on my website of Deore M6100, 4X brakes leaking, they all were warranty replacements for 3X M615 and one x of M369. but Shimano Norway did not respond to the retailer any more, so did not get warranty on the warranty replacements. The reach Adjust effects the power, as reducing the reach limits how far the push rod pushes the piston, so a small child or a person with short fingers has useless brakes, and an person with long fingers have powerful brakes. this is absurd. Some people claim this is not true, even those that have these brakes, but as mechanically minded I can tell it works like that just by looking at the mechanism, but i have tried them, and know this is the case, but if brakes are spongy and not powerful, people might not notice a difference. shame these are spced on many kids bikes, or bikes in general, as they won't work well unless you have long fingers. But Shimano offers levers that don't have the Servo Wave, like MT200, and similar, also high end brake XTR Race. The XT, XTR have bite point adjustment, but XTR Race does not. but the ceramic pistons are absurd, as they are known to fail easily, a lot of people have broken them, so brakes leak. The lower end brakes at least have horrible quality control, I've not owned any Shimano brake that did not leak, they leak every where it's feasible. Some say their high end brakes don't, but when the pistons fail within a year of use, that's not pleasant, I know they have 3 year warranty, but still it sucks. I've not tried the brakes with Free Stroke adjustment, but it's meant to adjust the bite point to counteract the Servo Wave mechanism. SLX has the hole for Servo Wave, but does not have the bolt, but a plastic plug instead. I am not sure how it works.
@simonderoo9189 Жыл бұрын
I have the Mavic 360 hubs in my enve foundations and they are not weatherproof at all, a friend of mine has them as well and the bearings where completely rusted. It's now added to the monthly maintenance list.
@sccxvelo Жыл бұрын
Good video. Maybe getting a used CX/gravel disc bike for general use to keep rim brake CX bike for races due hard to rim brake wheels for it. Rim brake road wheels are not the best for CX/gravel due spoke build or other issues. Would have to go custom wheelset. The new used bike from friend that is just sitting in their storage. They said a broken shifter so far. So split on sram expl axs or grx 810 depending what the bike needs. Not sure on grx di2 due to setup, charging it, supply issues.
@rosspendlebury7142 Жыл бұрын
Scored a Time ADH21 is just 6 weeks here in Australia. Expected it to take 4 months but it turned up waaaay sooner.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Good news. Congrats
@joncorbett4021 Жыл бұрын
Never heard of Smith helmets. Just had a look on the website and they look good. Thanks
@christopherhood9241 Жыл бұрын
i can vouch for their ski helmets - very good.
@abydozenvironmental4434 Жыл бұрын
I've got smith, fox, and specialized helmets. The Smith is by far the most premium feeling of the bunch. The padding just feels really good.
@buckcram5908 Жыл бұрын
Smith is incredible. Their helmets are on sale somewhat frequently and the ski/mtb/road ranges are all great. Also, their optics (sunglasses and goggles) are tip-top with lifetime replacement warranty. Even minor issues that arise due to frequent wear, and they'll give you a $200 replacement voucher.
@iammarkstewart Жыл бұрын
Full disclosure: I worked at a shop when I first tried mine on and was sold immediately on the fit. *Fit is personal so all I can say is if you have a rounder head shape, give one a try. They seem to have a good range and solid workings in the occipital adjustment so you should find a good fit in one of the sizes. Admittedly, I have a Trace and a Forefront 2 (both top-tier in the line up) but like my motorcycle helmets, I will pay a bit more for something that fits well because it's one less thing you think about...and you won't think about not wearing it. They both seem to vent well but I'm a sweaty mofo so that stops mattering quite quickly for me. I really wanted to try some sunglasses too buy I already have too many sets.
@Paddystyx Жыл бұрын
Excellent video again. Thank you.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin
@invalice123 Жыл бұрын
I spoke to my local bike shop, who have excellent industry contacts, and they cannot find a Time bike at all.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
They are quite select. Give us a call.
@tobycolin6271 Жыл бұрын
SRAM could clean up in the retro fit market. We just need a brake lever that can incorporate a blip or a reasonable set of cable levers with switches. Nearly all of my bikes from the 70s on ward have internal rear brake cables with wireless integrated rim brake levers there would be a clean look.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Wireless rim brakes 🤯
@tobycolin6271 Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec lighter and more aero for those of us that get 3000 plus miles out of a set of pads and have never worn out a rim. I’ve got carbon rims with 10 k miles on them that look like new. For some of us a wireless gear shift upgrade will work fine with our rim brake wheels.
@jacklalalaful Жыл бұрын
The price for park tools is just ludicrous, for the home mechanic they are overkill
@yonglingng5640 Жыл бұрын
Not for something like their workstands, they're stable. In terms of rear derailleur hangers, theirs have one of the best frame compatibility-to-price ratios.
@Vadim-qr1rj Жыл бұрын
After watching your video on ffwd wheels I’ve ordered a set of their RAW wheels. Still waiting for them to arrive. With discount I paid £1200. Hope they won’t disappoint 🤞
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Cool. Be sure to report back.
@Vadim-qr1rj Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec sure 👌
@Vadim-qr1rj Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec just received my wheels. Haven’t tried them on the road yet but they do weight 1517g instead of claimed 1420. Which is more than 5%. That’s with tape and valves
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I’m gonna look into that.
@Vadim-qr1rj Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec reply from ffwd “It is possible that the wheels weigh a little more than there average weight. Every rim has a different weight, some a little less, some a little more. Also, the rim tape and the valves add a little weight in total”
@MrChippinator Жыл бұрын
I have an Argon 18 road bike from 2014, it’s legit way ahead of its time. Has some aero tubing and everything. I really like it so much that I don’t want to replace it. They are the smaller but better of the two Montreal brands imo (the other being Cervelo). Argon 18 is the best kept secret in Canada.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Love Argon 18. The E117 is amazing
@MrChippinator Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec Serious amounts of R&D over there. Their focus is now on the tri and track market, of which they have a big share now, but don’t overlook their road bikes. Glad you have discovered them, they’ve also opened up a European assembly facility so they’ll be more common on your end of the pond.
@j18ter Жыл бұрын
Smith helmets are nice when new, but Smith don't offer replacement padding. This is a disgrace. It doesn't take long and the foam pads fall apart. Then you have the choice between throwing away an expensive helmet or using generic padding, which doesn't fit well.
@ml1186 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for sharing
@christopherhood9241 Жыл бұрын
interesting topic. Pleased to see you had Mason Cycles on the list - i purchased a frame & built a bokeh. Their customer service was awesome - so good i purchased wife a Definition last xmas.
@fedthedual3382 Жыл бұрын
Can I ask the size of the bike and your size? Do you enjoy the Bokeh?
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@christopherhood9241 Жыл бұрын
@@fedthedual3382 54cm frame size. i love riding my bokeh. I also have a Bianchi carbon bike that i hardly use now. Yes the bokeh is 3-4 mins slower over my 20mile lunchtime hr ride but its so much fun & so comfortable. I guess part of the 'comfort' is the tyre/wheel choice.
@fedthedual3382 Жыл бұрын
@@christopherhood9241 and your size? If I may ask?
@mareksedlacek9692 Жыл бұрын
@@fedthedual3382 the bokeh customer service is great with the size help, you can send them your current bike measurments and they will give you correct recommendation. Also the recommendations on their site are quite good. I am 192 and frame size 60 fits like a glow after some tinkering with it.
@TheLadeef Жыл бұрын
I've given up on western and euro brands, direct from china is matching the quality and beating the price. Support is getting better. SEKA, Light Bicycle, Yoeleo, Farsports, ICAN etc
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
ok, I can't blame you, but I am a big advocate for trying to reshore production and get manufacturing back on track.
@user-cx2bk6pm2f Жыл бұрын
"Designer Handbag" may not be a good analogy, as the quality can be immediately apparant. Next time at the shops, pop in to Yves St. Laurent and examine their handbags. Heirloom quality but you pay dearly for it.
@nucsi0283 Жыл бұрын
Used clarks brake floating brake discs and worked perfect and were very cheap
@draugmithrin Жыл бұрын
Impressed by their CP200 Road Pads 52mm, 2 pairs £5 off Ebay. Good braking compound, no squeal, kinder on rim surfaces than Shimano or Aztec.
@anthonylarson7919 Жыл бұрын
GREAT to hear an unbiased eval. GCN and the like have their head so far up sponsors they simply can not be trusted. How about one on apparel, or old school tips. Like pepper in your socks on cold days?. Conti Gatorskins...great tires, bullet proof. TIME safest carbon , buy used, most bike shops don't recognize the brand and you get great deals. For the shite MAVIC tools, take one to a local machine shop, have em make a clone in better material, they will probably do it for a case of beer.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Pepper? Like the condiment?
@anthonylarson7919 Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec Yes...a Detroit street kid hack. Put a small amount of pepper in your sock, swing the sock around and your feet are in The Bahamas. Doesn't work with gloves as your hands will sweat and thus freeze.
@davidburgess741 Жыл бұрын
An old dog, I never heard that one. Some linements contain cyan pepper which makes the area feel warm. Maybe this masks feeling cold, but I doubt it actually does help. Baby oil, I actually saw used. Doubt it's efficacy.
@davidburgess741 Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec Gator Hardshells, even slower than Gatorskins and also slower! I endorse both. No flat = fast!
@anthonylarson7919 Жыл бұрын
@@davidburgess741 never tried cayenne ...
@kevinfrost1579 Жыл бұрын
Great content very helpful thanks. What’s the root of excessive wear on GP 5000’s ? Mods to the black chilli compound or modified carcass construction ? Interested to know. Any tyre experts out there ?
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Outside my knowledge. I just know we have disappointed customers.
@bedathprop Жыл бұрын
I’m really happy to see Clarks. Not fancy, not expensive, just work. Any thoughts on Vitus??
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Vitus. Just a run of the mill rebranded bike brand like Ribble, Dolan etc. It’s the house brand of wiggle. It essentially exists to give them greater access to cheaper parts to sell. You are buying the parts more than you are buying the frame.
@milkbunnies Жыл бұрын
As an owner of 2 Mason bikes I approve this video…..
@sabamacx Жыл бұрын
Where would you put Fairlight?
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Some people like steel. If that’s you, fairlight is a good shout.
@PhiyackYuh Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on parlee brand? Are they any better than cannondale or canyon? I would like to know your thoughts from a bike mechanic point of view. What is fair price and value for money for consumer since the price are getting out of hand. Thanks
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
We mentioned it in the vid. Made in USA, some cool custom options, but when it’s in the stand or on the road it’s hard to see and fee where that extra dollar went.
@petesjk Жыл бұрын
Parlee is best known for their custom frames, since those are made in house in Massachusetts. Their Taiwan produced frames don’t have the same levels of comfort and finish that the custom frames can have. Since Parlee is run by an engineer, their strength is the ability to customize the desired ride feel in carbon. I’ve demoed a few Parlee frames, and it’s amazing how different they can make each one ride.
@michaelbland2038 Жыл бұрын
Any chance you could do a video on main shop brands and direct to consumer best brands...in both road bikes and mountain bikes etc.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
umm... there is a lot of cross over these days.
@pmbsuspension Жыл бұрын
Rockshox.. you forget that for their top rear shocks right now the basic service kit is not available before months, possibly years. Right to repair can't do much against supply chain. Also actual full service still not possible on their Charger 1 and 2.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Crazy. We only just got stock of SID shock kits ordered over a year ago.
@Countrystock Жыл бұрын
Has a Vielo R+1 been to your Workshop??? Really love the way they look and the idea of a 1x for the road.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Only ever seen them at shows. Always wary when i see such disparity between frame only cost and full build cost, and no info on what qualifies them to say made in UK.
@paulschulman8131 Жыл бұрын
Sad Fuji doesn’t even get an honorable mention is it really that rare to see one 😭
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
We do see them, they kinda blend in,
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
Fuji is sold in Norway, but still an uncommon brand, I see Bikester sells them, but I did not see any bikes that were good value. most are sold out, and for some reason some have rolling chassis render instead of picture.
@MediumHalf Жыл бұрын
@@mtbboy1993interesting to hear that. here in the Mid-Atlantic US they're easy to find
@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын
@@MediumHalf I know Birk sport sold them too, but see they only have one jersey now. Not sure what's going on, maybe all is out of stock. But not a brand I've looked into much, nor seen much of.
@bobowsinski1704 Жыл бұрын
One thing that many miss about DI2 is the flexible programming it allows. I have limited use of my right hand and cannot use a paddle shifter from the right. With synchro shift turned on I programmed the left shifter to do all my shifting. SRAM cannot do that. Highly recommend. Had it for 2 seasons without it could not have upgraded from budget bike
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
I had never thought of that. Thanks so much for sharing
@philr696 Жыл бұрын
@bobowsinski , my boss changed his Sram gx for the AXS gx upgrade kit as the ergonomics help with his thumb that has trouble with a normal shifter. It was a doddle to install as well.
@bobowsinski1704 Жыл бұрын
@@philr696 Thanks but not an option for me. DI2 is a much more elegant solution. Highly configurable
@philr696 Жыл бұрын
@@bobowsinski1704 I was just mentioning it as something someone else had done with electronic shifting to help make the ride better rather than just to be cool.
@sham2613 Жыл бұрын
Interesting vid, thx
@randallsmith7885 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if you were shooting this video today, would you include Time bicycles?
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Very likely.
@philbresnahan543 Жыл бұрын
Have you got any view on the bikes from Planet X? I bought a Tempest from them 1 year ago with 1x Rival groupset which I really like....£1500 for a Ti bike. It's my 1st road/gravel bike so I have nothing to compare it against other than online reviews. Would be happy to hear your thoughts on the brand.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
How does that meme go?? Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe S…. Keep your receipts, there customer service is good.
@jacklauren9359 Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on quintana roo aero road bikes? They’re known for triathlon bikes but I just want to know your take on it as a bike mechanic? Many thanks
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Have built a few of their Tri bikes. Really good. Easy cable routing too.
@davidforster4151 Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on Goodyear Eagle F1 tubeless tyres? I've been using Conti GP5000, great tyres but they are so expensive.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
It isn’t a brand we have easy access to, so I haven’t really tried them. Just on a few customers bikes in the car park.
@shus5787 Жыл бұрын
The Smith logo on the helmet is orrible. If it was hidden I'd buy 1
@feedbackzaloop Жыл бұрын
I most probably wasn't paying much attention, but could you justify, why recomended and average are different categories? What separates them apart from fear of looking like a cheapskate... Because it's definetely not the price alone from the example of having clarks and axs in the same category (but omitting tektro and box)
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Our recommended comes from brands that we feel perform better than expected for the price.
@feedbackzaloop Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec I see, thank you! So it's like "you worked your a** out but not getting a raise because I was expecting you to work your a** out"
@cpt.slackbladder3187 Жыл бұрын
Dieter at Time the uk rep is easy to contact and they have up to date stock levels.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
interesting.
@nellyx1x493 Жыл бұрын
Time were sold off by their previous owners Rosignol last year, Rosignol had owned since just 2016...which may explain the situation. As usual the future often depends on the nature of the equity these days, sadly. Often takes a while for a brand to get going again through the networks, but their recent launches and material for things like the ADHX look really strong. They're still supporting new rim brake frames - so gonna be getting a lotta luv from the disc decliners.
@evoste Жыл бұрын
How do I get hold of Dieter? I've been looking at the Alpe 21 and the complete bikes have disappeared off there main website in the last couple of weeks.
@PhiyackYuh Жыл бұрын
Thoughts on titanium brands? Lynskey? Bossi? Curve?
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Complicated… did you see the titanium vid?
@PhiyackYuh Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec not yet. Is it recent video? I’ll have to dig up your vids. Learning a lot lately from your vids.
@francikaa1 Жыл бұрын
Which brands are in the 'Gift' category? Winspace maybe?
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
The ones that Santa brings you 🎅
@adriansmith38 Жыл бұрын
annoying that clarks need a special bleed kit
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Oh. It’s the same fitting as reverb I think. Every bike shop has a million floating about.
@kidkarbon4775 Жыл бұрын
I can't say I honestly disagree with you regarding designer brands. Although I think custom geometry and components offered by many of these brands has value that was not discussed. Equally I do appreciate and value of quality of my Cinelli Mash fixie, it's a great bike.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
🤷♂️I’m not sure if you agree or disagree
@kidkarbon4775 Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec I agree in general but feel 'value' is not discussed as much as price/performance/quality. Value can be added many many ways by a retailer or supplier. My designer bike brand went out of their way to support my issues and not only addressed them but sent me a goody bag with the returned item that had the work and followed up three times to confirm I was happy. I also had bars specifically made for me in a width they do not offer with recesses for 'blips' to enable flush mounting and provided me with a warranty for them. Was the bike unnecessarily expensive? heck yes. Was it a questionable choice? likely.. Is value offered? I've never had SRAM, Zipp, Specialized, Pinerello follow up to see if I'm happy with their service. I've never had them ship me a goody bag with serviced items.. heck I've never had a Christmas card from them. I've had far cheaper brands like Pinerello provide a lot less value and support to me as a consumer, it feels as if once the money has changed hands they no longer care for your experience or their product.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
@@kidkarbon4775 ah. I am with you. Yes I guess this is what you get with designer suits etc too.
@kidkarbon4775 Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec indeed and bike shops will be determined by value as much as the products they stock, Im personally considering a road trip in warmer times to come and see you guys with my MTB (needs a fettle) In this scenario the value you have presented to me is that cycling extends beyond business for you guys and understand a lot about MTB that a London lad like myself does not, the idea of having a long weekend riding and having my bike fettled by those who have earned my trust appeals greatly. Hopefully your up for it as well beers included.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a plan.
@HarishChouhan Жыл бұрын
Have you tried a brand called Ceepo?
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
I haven’t.
@andrewcockburn7484 Жыл бұрын
I thought Time had been bought out. The pedal business went to sram. The frame business went to someone with links to Allied.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Who knows? I would love to find out.
@petesjk Жыл бұрын
Rossignol sold pedal manufacturing to SRAM, and the bike frame manufacturing to a group in the US, said to be Allied, but Wikipedia mentions Cardinal Group. I have no idea what exactly is going on with bike frame availability, but during the transition there were a bunch of overstock frames on sale in the US earlier this year. I get the sense that before the sale, Rossignol tried to cut manufacturing costs by moving the frame factory to Africa, and ended up with supply line issues, even before the pandemic. This prompted the sale. I can’t imagine this is something easy for the new owners to sort out any time soon. The same issue seems to be a problem for the pedals, they’ve been hard to find since the pandemic.
@terrywalker7127 Жыл бұрын
If you're gonna buy shitemono, why not go with Campy and have a more durable product with superior disk brakes.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Mostly cost, and the OEM. Campy disc are superb actually. Should do a vid about them really.
@user-hl2dd5pv3c Жыл бұрын
Pirelli road tires are not durable. GP 5000 I have on my bike now are amazing.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Don’t your sidewalls just become threadbare and logo less.
@user-hl2dd5pv3c Жыл бұрын
@@Mapdec I know exactly what you are talking about it happend on every single gp4000 they were awesome until the first thread showed up and then it was a quick decay. The GP5000 havent had that happen it may be the new version of the 5000 because when they first csme out they had some issues. Havent felt so grippy on a tire before these I honestly think they are the best for an all rounder I even take them on some rough gravel.
@MoreWattsDaddy Жыл бұрын
Time -ADHX Frame ordered and delivered in 5-6 weeks courtesy of Nic and James at Backyard Bike Shop and UK Rep Dieter Pullan (thisisdeet) local Saddleback rep been getting an EKAR spec one too…….
@playmoreguitar5393 Жыл бұрын
Honest question, because I am seriously considering it for my next bike, the Mason Raw. £4200 for an XT Hardtail? You telling me its a good buy? I mean, I am just looking for even more justification.. it definitely aint a cheap bike but neither was my Ti gravel bike. Im over carbon, over full squish, ride long and fast, and gravel bike on 40mm is coming short on some rocky terrain.... Now Im trying to tell myself the Mason Raw will complete the do it all garage for me.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Mason is a bit luxury.
@rcg9573 Жыл бұрын
Parlee has always been wildly overrated and overpriced. They are now trying to make it out of bankruptcy, but I'm not surprised they went bankrupt because they could not have been doing well given the insane prices they ask for their framesets and even just basic paint. I'd call Look a Premium/Recommended. Park Tool has really gone downhill in the past several years. Just insane prices for basic tools, $32 screwdrivers, cheap outsourced and rebadged torque wrenches being sold for over $100 a piece, just silly prices for their bleed kits that currently sell for $155 and $135, and the boxes that hold the parts do not even have dividers in them and the syringes are made of cheap plastic. $25 for a tubeless sealant syringe and on and on. Decreasing quality and increasing prices, that's Park Tool. Totally think you nailed it with the Shimano Di2 comments. Prices are unreal, almost no integration possible between MTB and road and the MTB stuff has not been updated in forever.
@AG17_1 Жыл бұрын
BBB is our go to for bar tape, especially the Ultraribbon BHT-15. Good length, feel, with the right amount of give/stretch and a good price via Windwave. BBB also good for other small consumable. Morganblue another favourite for spray lubes, oils, and polishing sprays.
@Mapdec Жыл бұрын
Good info. Yes, BBB offer some great solutions to bits like that.
@draugmithrin Жыл бұрын
Use either BBB or Deda bar tape, always have plenty of GT85 spray cans in my garage.