Every time I think of trading my old Frankensteined dropbar mountain bike for a new carbon high end gravel bike I watch one of your videos , I keep my bike and everything is all right in the world.

Links to these products would have been nice. Otherwise TY for the cool video!

Ortlieb sells the “Quick Rack Seat Stay Adapter” - an adapter set for attaching the rack to bicycles without eyelets. It works via metal band clamps and remains rock solid. Only downside: doesn't work with a carbon frames

Love the TRP levers. I've been rocking them on a vintage Graveller build and they're just really comfortable. Also, the QR button is just cool design.

That handlebar bag looks very functional, I wish they sold them here. I hope the sound effects are a one off though.

I’m recommending the PNW Coast suspension dropper post for consideration on next year’s list.

Wow I love the color scheme on the Sklar! Those brake levers I’d say complete the look amazingly!

Can’t wait to install my Klampers and TRP SSL brake levers on my Polyvalent build this winter. Polished components all the way around!

Always love your year end reviews. This year, I 100% agree with your pick for shorts. I got my first pair of MUSA shorts second hand off the RBW owners mailing list and immediately fell in love. I’ve since purchased another pair in black as well as a pair of the pants. They get more wear than any other clothing I own. The material, while maybe a little noisy (like nylon) is light weight, quick drying and comfortable (elastic waist with a built in elastic belt!? Yes please!). I can’t wait for RBW to do another run in another color. I will pick another pair up in a heart beat!

I have been using the Ortlieb quick rack system and agree, it is good gear. The system makes short work when needing to remove the bags or the rack from the bike. I second that it needs work when fitting certain bikes. It sat low on my Lemond Wayzata and my heel would clip my pannier ever so slightly. When I moved it to a Bianchi with eyelets above the dropout, I didn't have that problem but had to get a new strut to angle it to the seat post/seat tube.

The corralitos are SO good. Been running them all summer, so comfy

Thanks for the recommendations. I have gotten a few things based on your prior reviews and been very happy with them. I am In the market for shoes, so will check the Giro’s out.

The *SKS Airflex Explorer Mini Pump* is a good alternative to Silca Gravelero, which is also very well executed and ~$30 less expensive.

I really like those Giro shoes as well. I have been using them for about 6 months now. I also installed the Uno shifter a couple of weeks ago. I’m still getting used to it, but it works as advertised-so far my only worry is stabbing my thigh with the lever, but it hasn’t happened yet.

Classy gear as always, I just bought the handlebar bag 👍

Thank you for all these reviews. I'll see if any LBS around here carries those Giro Tracker shoes, which sound great. Also glad to hear about another option for reusable bar tape.

Thanks for the recommendations 😎💯👍

Been using those shoes for like 6 months, wore them for thousands of cycling miles, PBP, and also near-daily for work and errands. Pretty good! The “speed laces ” broke in about 2 weeks though! They are getting close to worn out. 6 months of moderate use is unfortunately par for the course for cheap sneaker lifespan, but hey, they’re pretty cheap (I got mine for $40 on sale)

I have switched out laces on all my cycling shoes(one each from Leatt, DC and Adidas 5One)to Salomon Quick Lace. Same principle as with the Giro system, and all of them fit now even better than they used to. I even used that system on my Mammut trail shoes, even though those came with a similar system on them already, but it just didnt retain the laces like the Salomon system does.

Good info, Thanks

I've heard the ESI bar tape tears quite easily and then the tension that its under causes the tear to spread. Would love to see a long-term review once you've had time to test the durability - because it looks amazingly comfy and practical otherwise!

you should make a video on how all of these vintage bike to "gravel" conversions are really just modern day klunkin'. Also recently bought some "save the front deraileur" stickers to ironically stick on my 1x. Keep up the good work.

Was wondering if you know of a website that shows which airports have bicycle stations to dis/assemble your bike before/after a flight? I know Seattle, portland and SFO have those stands but would be great to know what other airports have these to aid in travel plans for touring.

Need a list in the description as can’t really tell what products you are talking about…particularly like the look of the shoes but didn’t catch the name?

Pelago Rasket is great, and Wizard Works also has a bag specifically for that rack/basket.

campagnolo bar end shifters have an interesting back to zero feature, where the lever goes back flat after shifting. Quite cool. Obviously campagnolo only as it is indexed.

Mine was finally getting Jones bars they really are awesome :-)

damit, I clicked on your merch link! Had to have the Bridgestone inspired Party Pace shirt.

The ESI grip tape looks the best, but the handlebars and brake levers look good as well

I ordered that 7Roads Nest strack, so we'll see how it goes.

Great vid! Is there a list of the items mentioned?

good stuff, shoes and silicon grip will be perfect for Cataluña

Will be interesting to see how your buying choices change now you're in Europe and imports from north american manufacturers will be subject to both transatlantic shipping costs and import duties.

I have those Giro shoes on your recommendation and they are awesome. The speed lace works great and just the right amount of stiffness so they work for walking. I noticed excellent grip on my pedals [Raceface Chester’s)

Please, could you send a link to the front rack you recommend? Also, the two other front rack you like. Thank you.

Have you tested your “Uno” shifter w/ a Box 3 derailer? It needs about a mile (1.62 km) of cable pulled. I’m using a Dia-compe ENE 12-speed shifter. And a DIY thumbie mount. Thanks to you, I felt ok trying a Surly Sunrise bar on my 64cm Straggler. Love it. 82 cm wide. You da man there. Keep up the good work. And thanks.

I bet I'd love that Corralitos bar - but man I can't do black; I wish Ritchey offered their bars in silver too. :(

What is the exact name of the shifters?

Are the Uno shifters already being sold in Europe?

Hi Russ, what is your shifter from the rear rack part?

Sooo those $80 shoes looks very similar to some $15 one I get from the gap outlet? What’s the reason for spending the extra?

Is the uno shifter compatible with the Shimano Linkglide drivetrain? I asked micro shift if they have one but they told me they don't...

Can the Uno shifters be modified to be a downtube shifter or mount on Gevenalle shifters?

Post some links to the stuff in the description - because I can't quite hear the brands etc? Love the content as always - your reviews really are bloody excellent.

sorry, the ritchey bar was ?

Ridiculous prices for the bags, I understand they are purpose built but I’m fine with a backpack bungeed to a bike rack.

Love your picks, but the phony cheering has to go! :)

Hey!

Would've been a lot easier to find these products had you included a link or at least their names in the description, rather than having to skip back to the start of each section to hear you say the model name again.

Just a bit of advice for the this type of video: try to be a bit more objective when it comes to criticism and leave out more personal jabs like "I like these shoes because they don't have Boa". It'll make you otherwise good reviews a lot more professional. Keep it up!

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let 'er rip Russ....🧐GCN: "could-wireless-brakes-really-be-the-future"

Shoes? You guys will be wearing sandals by next summer ! HNY from NE Thailand.

Russ, you don't live in America now so it's okay to mention that Giro's parent company, Vista Outdoors make AR's, ammunition and provide direct financial support to the NRA. Sustainability/environmental impact of materials, ethics in the supply chain; people will make their own decisions about their purchases, but it's important you help us do this from an informed position! A 'narrow toe box' and being 'light weight' is only part of the picture for these shoes, I'd say when all is considered they're far from perfect. ✌🏼

Fully spanish language video when!!?!

Wish there was a spam filter for these crypto types in the comments.

What bag is that on the Manivelle rack?

The best stocking filler I have come a cross this year is the TyreGlider. I have arthritis in my fingers and without it, I can't fix a puncture on the road, I just have to sit on the road side and wait for some kind soul to come a long to help me. Yes it may look like a gimmick and it does take a bit of time to learn to use it. But once I did I can now take off or put on a tyre in about 5 seconds. The difference is and the trick to learn is that you you use the strength in your arm and shoulder not your fingers and to do this you need to stand correctly over the wheel push downwards.

Hi, we are a cycling clothing brand. We like this video and photo style very much. Are you interested in trying on our clothes?

thanks Russ, did you bring the Party Pace neon with you to Spain? great stuff

Why not mention the Dia compe Gran compe evo-v brake levers ? They are long pull compatible

I have both the Gravelero and Tattico on different bikes. Wish the Gravelero build quality was as good as the Tattico. The dust cap fell off within a few days and got lost, the pumping action has got noticeably rougher after a few months. Hopefully it just needs a bit of cleaning.

I'm a fan of alt cycling clothes because i dont like to look like a power ranger but usually i wear vans for cycling as i have mtb pedals. I might check those Giros out they are the same price here as the vans 😬 what happened to your fly fishing shirts ?

I recently upgraded from some origin8 brake levers to the TRP ones and they're way better. I got them for the more modern ergo hoods while still maintaining a classic look for my downtube shifted gravel surly

Agree with the Alex Cycles short crank props. Nice video on that. Considering the price of some other super-small size cranks-well deserved. I now have the 145mm. Makes my hips feel 15 years younger when I pedal. I especially recommend it if you have any arthritis in your hips.

Russ has been wearing the same shorts since he left US, gross.

Very informative video but the jerky hand and face movements are very distracting...

“Generous Leghole” is my favorite band

Rivendell Bicycle Works makes awesome shorts but at 98$ per, i'll pass.

I like a lot of Giro shoes including these, but as they don't make half sizes, I had to pass.

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