TT bars on a gravel bike - the ULTRACYCLING set up tested

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TT bars on a gravel bike - the ULTRACYCLING set up tested

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@chrisearnshaw7865 7 сағат бұрын

I live not far from where you where riding, loughrigg terrace is best riding early morning or in the evening, major tourist route especially in summer hols and bank holidays. Great videos though, really enjoy them 👏🏼

@paulmarkunas4303 Жыл бұрын

Juliet, I never comment but I just thought I'd make an exception today to tell you how much I enjoy the channel. I'm a mountain biker in the USA but you've got me thinking about adding a gravel bike to the quiver. Looking forward to what's to come. Have a blast in Morocco!

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Paul, really nice to hear you’re enjoying the videos. Can’t wait for Morocco!

@deblordoutdoors5783 Жыл бұрын

I think the TT bars look good. So many of the pros in gravel races are using them, so I think it’ll be something we grow more accustomed to seeing. Hope you have an amazing time in Morocco. Safe travels☺️

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@JuneJulyA. Жыл бұрын

I have watched this as part of learning how to start cycling with my new TT bars. Thanks for the demonstration and the guide.

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@philhartley833 Жыл бұрын

Can we just take a minute to appreciate the rudy fork. Great bit of kit, sooo much smoother.

@DaemonViews Жыл бұрын

Only seem to find the ultimate one. Which is 700 euro. So I'm better off changing to a bike with stock shock absorbers as it would be cheaper. Or am I missing something? I ride a canyon grail. Selling it and picking up a grizl would be a lot cheaper.

@Francesco_M. Жыл бұрын

TT bars! I've always dreamt of installing one of those onto my own horse but then I never did, a bit pricey maybe for someone who's on a tight budget. They looked fantastic on your gravel bike and sure they felt comfortable. Wish you all the best down in Morocco, brace yourself for high temperatures just shy of 30 degrees Celsius 🌞

@reusserfarm1 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and the new bike setup, I can’t wait to see where you take us next on your adventures. Have a great day !!

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. You too!

@bubblesezblonde Жыл бұрын

Yes I think the T bars are a good idea for almost any long distance run. Enjoyed the vid!

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@ianbell5611 Жыл бұрын

"Morning". Damn I need to stop watching your videos in the afternoon... Comfortable is always good. Adding another change of position sounds like a great idea.

@SioLazer Жыл бұрын

I feel you on the dirty looks thing...oh the faces they pull when you ride hands free!!!

@ttmallard Жыл бұрын

For solo gravel, didi clipons, headshock up front, leaf-spring 4-axis seatpost shock ... 65mm Easton front = more miles a watt, there is a tradeoff until you hit 17-20kts steady gusts higher headwinds. Ymmv 🥂

@vicnichols3674 Жыл бұрын

Agree about people being grumpy, I also ride gravel towpaths and bridleways but have to remember people and animals take priority on these. When I ride my gravel or mtb bike on these pathways always NOT have to be in a hurry and give way to people not vice versa. Pity we don't have fire roads like USA. Does look great scenery there, definitely don't ride these trails in summer!

@dafred9898 Жыл бұрын

Best of Luck during the trip/ride.

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@aeisele80304 Жыл бұрын

Here in Boulder, TT bars are mandatory for any pedal bike.

@jimdunlop1404 Жыл бұрын

Terms aren't exact but I would call those aerobars, tri-bars have the top forearm supports but not the drop bars, instead a narrow & flat 'bull horn' bar sits below. I am an aerobars convert BTW. I find that, apart from the comfort, dropping in to them is worth one full gear faster.

@davidrae8475 Жыл бұрын

Suggestion: Not sure if loner bars, but trim the rearward bar extension to not risk a knee into the ends

@beckywareing3956 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that looked like a bit of a nightmare dodging all the walkers, try the less popular areas and go mid week to the Lakes, try Mosedale, Mungrisdale areas and villages to the back of Skidaw/Blencathra 🤫

@clinchleatherwood1012 Жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about using my TT bars with the Redshift suspension stem.

@nicks8829 Жыл бұрын

The route that takes in Rydal and iron keld is called the little langdales its a MBR route.

@arcoulant87 Жыл бұрын

I rode the BCepic 1000 km bikepacking race this summer and whished I had put on areo bars most bkes had then ,3 monthsl later my right hand 4 and fith fingers are still numb with nerve damage .I have now got areo bars on just for a change of poistion and trhey are staying on.

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

oh blimey! Glad I put them on then, fingers crossed it will be of help

@grootjnr Жыл бұрын

Loving the bike 🙌 Shame that is one of the busiest routes in the Lakes 😬 due to our being so easy to access for walkers.

@rtw9655 Жыл бұрын

Half term week in the Lakes? … there are places to go and places to avoid! And there are always good places to ride that are quiet, or at quiet times of the day. Glutes v quads. IMHO, your saddle might be a tad high too. Stay safe and keep at it 👍👍👍

@Bscott-390 Жыл бұрын

Love your vids . I just got the Headlands also. I LOVE it. Can you tell us about your cold weather gear? Thanks

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Sure thing! I can do a video ok dressing for winter?

@AJ-ci4zn Жыл бұрын

You could look at the RedShift seat post that allows you to move up and forward over the tri bars

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried it and don’t like it

@AJ-ci4zn Жыл бұрын

@@JulietElliottsChannel Great videos. I love the seat-post for tri's, but for gravel does it move the centre of mass too far over the front?

@ferv5470 Жыл бұрын

Oh I so recognize the grumpy people when I do my home training ride. 😂😂. I am like you, over kind but still people are always complaining when you are on a bike.

@nxtxlieclaire Жыл бұрын

Love the lakes so much, but sorry that people have been sooo grumpy! They can’t help themselves but grumble sometimes

@tonycroft6353 Жыл бұрын

Juliet I'm sending you an air horn for your bars to warn pedestrians..keep up the amusing and informative content ..

@KBBMX Жыл бұрын

Mate of mine runs the tt style bars on his gravel /bike pack setup... His are set further apart than yours though.... More control with same comfort 👌👌👍

@duathlete827 Жыл бұрын

Used to love aero bars on my road bikes. Can't bend over that far and ride anymore but if I could....... Trails with so many walkers and runners just kills the fun of riding a bike on them. Same problem in out particularly since the pandemic. Also, I wouldn't ride a gravel bike with out a suspension fork.

@sebastianjost Жыл бұрын

That looked like a lovely ride if there weren't so many people. How does the rudy fork compare to the redshift suspension stem you have ridden for so long? I'm curious about your experience with the TT bars too. Seems like an idea worth trying. Also: Do you have any particular or unusual recommendations for cycling in the lake district? I'm currently in Edinburgh and considering another trip for some gravel riding.

@Fixietri Жыл бұрын

I am so bummed that I didn't make the cut for Morocco. That is going to be a blast of a ride. The Chile ride, Dope! How's your Spanish? Slainte

@glennoc8585 Жыл бұрын

Need a bell Juliet 🔔

@savagepro9060 Жыл бұрын

she is a BELLE

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

I just use my voice, it does the same thing

@CyclingAdventuresUK Жыл бұрын

@@JulietElliottsChannel Yes, but shouting "get the feck out of the way" is not the same as a gentle tinkle of a bell.

@glennoc8585 Жыл бұрын

@@JulietElliottsChannel I actually got a warning for not having a bell a while ago whilst using a shared path. It's law in my city apparently. Depending on the local laws the verbal bell might be all one needs.

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

@@CyclingAdventuresUK hahaha,. I'm very polite about it!

@welshbikepackingadventures Жыл бұрын

Oooow intriguing

@alexparker8355 Жыл бұрын

I put tt bars on my cx bike looks odd but on the long head wind sections although I put down less power I get the same average speed for less effort. same issue it is sketchy so keep it to 15 -17 mph and not on the descents.

@tinglydingle Жыл бұрын

The way I think about pedestrians on cycle paths is the same way I think about cyclists on roads; they're allowed to be there, and it's the faster, heavier vehicle's responsibility to keep the slower and more vulnerable users safe, even if it slows you down a bit. They can help out by avoiding being obstructive when it's safe to do so, but sometimes you can't help but be in the way, and I think that's okay, even if it's frustrating when you're trying to crack on and ride!

@Dogboy73 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing there. But, yeah. Shared path with loads of walkers. That's why I prefer mountain bike tracks. If you see walkers on those you get to give THEM dirty looks! :D

@TheGovier Жыл бұрын

Was that the Barbour x Brompton jacket you were wearing at the beginning? Hoping to see the matching Brompton in a future video! ;-)

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@tobyedmonds72 Жыл бұрын

Yes, pedestrians rarely pay attention to signs so they're less likely to know whether or not a path is shared by cyclists. There's a bike path in Exeter that pedestrians use all the time even though they're not meant to be there! That's where a good old-fashioned bell comes in handy :)

@luketoms6110 Жыл бұрын

That's the only problem with lake's everyone wants a peace of it.

@ayshakent6005 Жыл бұрын

Lovely jumper at the end. Where is it from?

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Uniqlo

@wsbygt Жыл бұрын

Morning! PS: People are annoyed at your black version Smith helmet. Just saying... The white one would get alot complacent smiles!!

@karlisaac3648 Жыл бұрын

Hi Juliet. Where did you get the “scandi” jumper at the end of the video? Thanks.

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

It’s from Uniqlo

@karlisaac3648 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@thedoginside Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm thinking of a similar set up too. Can you tell me why you've gone for s-bend bars over j-bend ones please? I'm struggling to decide, arrrhhhhh! 😃

@glennwilliams5869 Жыл бұрын

What lake were you riding around Juliet? It looked a great place to swim 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

it is! It's Rydal Water

@albertattwood8746 Жыл бұрын

Keeping your elbows wider, helps to keep your chest open and easier for breathing over the long altitude distance.🚴‍♂️👍

@davidadamus177 Жыл бұрын

Can that fork lock out? Would be so cool if it had a remote too!

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

Yeah it locks out. It’s within reach so pretty simple

@davidadamus177 Жыл бұрын

@@JulietElliottsChannel nice! Is the fork stiff enough when it's locked out? Curious how the suspension is on really rough gravel too.

@maciejskowyra 9 ай бұрын

🥰

@whichypoohs Жыл бұрын

So where are pedestrians supposed to walk

@JulietElliottsChannel Жыл бұрын

on the shared path, with me. I have no problem whatsoever with sharing a path. I just dislike being given dirty looks for riding there when it's 100% permitted

@whichypoohs Жыл бұрын

@@JulietElliottsChannel me too 😊

@jaredsmall61 Жыл бұрын

Good to see the pedestrian-cyclist issue is a world wide thing! 🤪😂

@mundomontinegro1414 Жыл бұрын

Gravel Bike?

@rosshughes7054 Жыл бұрын

...but are TT bars in the "spirit of gravel"?🙃

@jonoharper4729 Жыл бұрын

What is "the spirit of gravel" ? Please tell us

@lukewalker1051 Жыл бұрын

@@jonoharper4729 Gravel has animal spirits which might not be in alignment with the resonant frequency of the body in more of a TT position when riding gravel. TT bars are less safe when riding gravel because riding gravel is more 'pitchy' and control better achieve with both hands planted on a conventional handlebar. Much worse on gravel than on the road and many believe TT bikes are less safe on smooth tarmac as well. Also relates to access to brake levers and need for panic breaking. She may only used them in certain situations she deems safe. To each their own. Some riding near her may give her more room as most do on roadbikes riding with TT bike riders which I do all the time on my roadbike.

@rosshughes7054 Жыл бұрын

@@jonoharper4729 No idea, it's some BS term as far as I'm concerned.

@bubbaluv500 Жыл бұрын

Not content with walkers totally ignoring the bell, or other 'cyclists ' taking up the entire cycle path. Now we have these same idiots but without a light between them. Safer on the road 🤬🤬🤬