Thanks for the video! I went and did blockers road and enjoyed it! Is there a map for your ride?
@SuperJohnnyO2 күн бұрын
You need to come to Hico, Texas for Gravel Locos in May!
@GravelCyclist2 күн бұрын
Agreed! At the very least, ride the course if I cannot make the event.
@CharlesWestinghIII3 күн бұрын
I am a little surprised that 45 mm tyres work better than smaller sized ones given the relatively high speed they are traveling. For example Mohoric won the Gravel WC 2023 on 40 mm tyres and that was a gnarly course.
@gc6414 күн бұрын
Awesome fitter
@hansschotterradler37724 күн бұрын
And my bucket list gets longer and longer...
@jesserandall18194 күн бұрын
looks beautiful out there! another place to add to my list of future rides! thanks for another quality video 🤙
@howlinhauler4 күн бұрын
i dont live in Monaco. all carbon bikes should have the glove box.
@martincoyle284 күн бұрын
mate were you trying to pet that bison?! 😂 cheers to a great week 🍻
@GravelCyclist3 күн бұрын
Haha... Daily ride experience videos from the trip will be posting shortly.
@DrewAreYou4 күн бұрын
Would you happen to know the tire and size on those Checkpoints?? Beautiful ride out there!!
@GravelCyclist4 күн бұрын
I do. Pirelli Cinturato M, 700c x 45mm
@DrewAreYou4 күн бұрын
@@GravelCyclist Thanks, keep the great videos coming
@logictd5674 күн бұрын
Worth the money then ey?
@GravelCyclist4 күн бұрын
An amazing experience for certain.
@iPraiseAbba4 күн бұрын
I just got some tubs too! Do they make tubeless tubular tires that can self seal like tubeless?
@leonjohansson65424 күн бұрын
Who would have thought, South Dakota? Is that in the US of A?
@GravelCyclist4 күн бұрын
Hard to believe, but it is! The coming daily ride experiences show the area in greater detail, stay tuned.
@M.t.bottles4 күн бұрын
Awesome added to bucket list,hope general madness isn't try to out run a bison!
@GravelCyclist4 күн бұрын
Wait until you see the full-length video... weaving between cars and bison... errr.
@tmayberry75594 күн бұрын
Jom can you get your hands on a microshift sword black groupset? We need a no BS review from the OG gravel cyclist 😊
@GravelCyclist4 күн бұрын
Microshift reached out to me a while ago about the Sword groupset. I replied, twice, crickets. I have no idea what is happening at MIcroshift HQ, I gave up on the idea.
@tmayberry75594 күн бұрын
@@GravelCyclist got it. I think your review of the groupset would've been better than bikepacking review. Hence the words NO BS Review
@ktb57414 күн бұрын
Beautiful scenery in the video, but there are two things wrong. 1. Not long enough to soak in the sights and shenanigans 2. No general madness. WTH. LOL. You and LGC have a wonderful day.
@GravelCyclist4 күн бұрын
Have no fear! I will be posting a video from each day of the trip very soon, in long format. This video is meant to pique everyone's interest... 😀 General Madness will follow haha.
@ktb57414 күн бұрын
Wonderful!!! Can't wait!!!@@GravelCyclist
@KleinerLudewig5 күн бұрын
Thanks for that detailed review! What's your inside measurements of the handlebar (between the drops, inside to inside)? Was wondering if one or two handlebar studs would fit a 38mm handlebar.
@MrHoustonismydog5 күн бұрын
I’m new to your channel and know this was your ride a few years ago. When I was in the Air Force, long ago, before going overseas we would deploy to Avon Park Air Station and set up mobile communications that included full runway and radar and would call in bombing strikes to the small range there. Not sure if it is still active.
@GravelCyclist5 күн бұрын
Hello there, I don't recall any signage about a bombing range. I can definitely confirm there is a live bombing range close to the Ocala Forest.
@MrBPM755 күн бұрын
So 70X50mm only? What if I want to put 29X2.2? Not going to work?
@GravelCyclist5 күн бұрын
It may work, but I would check with the manufacturer.
@alanhickerson23456 күн бұрын
Will the SRAM 1231 casette fit the xdr hub?
@GravelCyclist6 күн бұрын
No, that cassette is only compatible with Shimano HG. The clue is the 11T starting cog, and the separate lockring. All XDR cassettes start with a 10T, the lockring is part of the 10T cog.
@alanhickerson23456 күн бұрын
Have you ridden the aliexpress EliteWheels edge gravel? I would love to see a comparison of those with the G45 as they are very similar but at different price points
@GravelCyclist6 күн бұрын
Have not ridden that wheelset.
@BufordDuckworth6 күн бұрын
I was sideswiped by an SUV on 5/20. Took my first ride today, about a mile or so around the neighborhood just to check out the repairs and see how the arm feels. I talked to a guy on Reddit who had to sleep upright for 10 weeks after his surgery, so I guess I got lucky.
@GravelCyclist6 күн бұрын
Firstly, glad to hear you survived an encounter with a vehicle. Good luck with your recovery. I need to post an update video ASAP. I'm into about week seven at the moment, but I still have a lot of pain, particularly while sleeping.
@thelmaviaduct6 күн бұрын
I've got a semi, and i'm wireless. 👍🏿
@GravelCyclist5 күн бұрын
Noice!
@MrHoustonismydog6 күн бұрын
Do you think it’s possible to plan a route on a iPad or would you recommend Laptop?
@GravelCyclist6 күн бұрын
You could use an iPad or Android type tablet, but I prefer a laptop.
@petersalls40836 күн бұрын
How early did you arrive at the station?
@GravelCyclist6 күн бұрын
Check Amtrak's website for the latest update, 2pm was the latest arrival time for having your vehicle accepted onto the train. Good luck!
@olinafan44599 күн бұрын
what's the max cassette for GRX tho
@AFV859 күн бұрын
The I beam might be a better solution for adjustable I got the V3 and can confirm as a few others are saying in reviews aswell the rails are just that to short! Definitely need an extra inch or so on them they don't slide back enough to wahre your sitting on the rear lip edge
@GravelCyclist7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, hopefully SDG read your comment.
@angelicoluigi37359 күн бұрын
What is the title of the intro background music?
@GravelCyclist5 күн бұрын
Hello, sorry, I don't recall. It is from a library of copyright free music I purchased, etc.
@VladimirKorsun9 күн бұрын
Надеюсь, что эти ужасные белые наклейки можно будет отодрать с этой прекрасной черной рамы.
@GravelCyclist9 күн бұрын
Stickers under the clear coat, no peeling.
@anothervisionofthings10 күн бұрын
Love them ! is there a way to remove the decals ?
@GravelCyclist10 күн бұрын
Negative, decals are beneath a light clear coat.
@alanhickerson23456 күн бұрын
You can get the decal in black
@jean-frederickjacques678011 күн бұрын
Fantastic footage JOM!! I grew up in Chicago and never realized they had these sorts of roads. Might have to put this one on my list.
@jasonlaidlaw907211 күн бұрын
But does it have carbon spokes....
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
Not carbon spokes.
@charlesmansplaining11 күн бұрын
I'm crying now. Does this mean we aren't going to get to see the T-Lab titanium bike again? I may have to unsubscribe because carbon bikes bore me.
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
Have no fear... I have TWO T-Labs :) You will see them on and off in review videos for wheels... one of them will be appearing soon.
@charlesmansplaining11 күн бұрын
@@GravelCyclist 🥳🥳
@honestreviewer328311 күн бұрын
I really wanted one of these but when it came time to pull the trigger I got a Cervelo R5cx as it's as good (or better) and was much more affordable at the time of purchase. Best-kept gravel racing secret out there, IMO.
@teunluijbregts253311 күн бұрын
Love DTSwiss. I currently run XR391 rims with 28 Revolution front and 28 Revoluation/Comp rear, laced to H-works hubs. That wheelset cost me €450 euros built and weighs in at 1532 grams. These can’t beat that package - sorry.
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
Don't be sorry, I'm glad there are options for all. I LOVE handbuilt wheels, I own several pairs myself.
@mattdowney654011 күн бұрын
Basically un-upgradable
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
Drivetrain could be upgraded, front end being integrated, difficult to make changes for certain.
@evdb724611 күн бұрын
@gravelcyclist interested n whether you can jam 50mm tires in there for dry, hard pack riding
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
When I get around to finally getting a leg over this bike, I will do my best to find out :)
@tracklocrossyeg11 күн бұрын
Such a bad design, and by the time you figure out how it works, a standard thru axle ends up being faster and less trouble.
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
The good news is Focus has ditched this design.
@StevenStephens-ql1yo11 күн бұрын
I have gravel raced the FACTOR Vista and LS but decided to not get the OSTRO Gravel because of the geometry and cost. I went with the Scott Addict Gravel which is gives the FAF feeling as well for about $,3500 for complete bike. The OSTRO bike is defiantly fast and stretched out. If you want a top tier race bike and get the attention of the front pack this is the bike. The paint and carbon layup is just quality thus the high price tag.
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
Never ridden the Scott Addict Gravel, would like to for certain. Regarding the Ostro, I think I got pretty close with my normal fit type numbers.
@reinholdachleitner206911 күн бұрын
Factor bike's never disappoint,super build and safe riding.💯👌🏻✌🏻🚴♂️
@hmudesign11 күн бұрын
What an excellent looking bike, lucky you :) Do you have any toe overlap on this? I had some bikes where my toes will overlap with the front tire, especially when riding chunkier tires like 50 millimeters and I only use shoes EU 41. Just wanted to ask your take in this since you have one of these beauties.
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
Hello there, I have not ridden it yet, but I 100% know what you're talking about, and have experienced it in the past. This is a review bike, not mine, but I hope my EU 43 shoes to not toe overlap with 45's... stay tuned.
@h18p11 күн бұрын
I've had mine for about a year now and it's truly the do it all bike. I have two sets of wheels, one with gravel tires (Tufo Thundero 44mm) and one with road tires (Pirelli P-Zero 30mm), and just swap them depending on the ride. It's noticeably fast, comfortable, and versatile. Factor crushed it on this one.
@jacklauren93599 күн бұрын
U sure it’s not placebo? 😂
@h18p5 күн бұрын
@@jacklauren9359 yes, I'm sure. I've compared many segments between the OSTRO and my Caledonia-5 on both gravel and road under similar conditions and power. The OSTRO is faster everywhere.
@MarkLRandall3 күн бұрын
I’ve seen a couple reviews saying it’s stiff and quite uncomfortable on gravel. What is your experience? I just seriously love the look.
@h18p2 күн бұрын
@@MarkLRandall I find it to be quite comfortable, even when I was riding on 40's. I guess much of it is expectation. Is it as comfortable as my Warbird? Nope, but the difference isn't significant either. The geo and handling are sharp enough for road and not so sharp offroad that it feels unstable. This thing is planted. Honestly, tires and pressure will make a bigger difference (for any bike) and when I went up to the Tufo 44's from the 40's it was a massive difference.
@MarkLRandall2 күн бұрын
@@h18p Thank you for the feedback, very much appreciated! I am looking for a bike for road and gravel, and I love the aero looks of the Ostro. Like you said, tires/pressures are a huge factor.
@Horus7111 күн бұрын
I now just need a lazy $13000 to buy one.
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
FYI, the bike in the video is $US 8,999 (still not cheap) - factorbikes.com/bike-builder/ostro-gravel-sram-red-xplr-w-power-meter - Thinking similarly spec'd bikes could be pricier.
@Horus7110 күн бұрын
@GravelCyclist Compared to what would get for that sort of money if I bought a motorcycle, the bike certainly isn't value for money.
@roadglide11 күн бұрын
You Tasmanian Legend you! +1 for the Factor Ostro! Love that it will accommodate 45mm tires! This bike looks FAF too JOM! Woop! Woop!
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
Hope to get a leg over it soon... been busy AF of late! Currently in South Dakota on an amazing engagement with Trek Travel!!
@roadglide11 күн бұрын
@@GravelCyclist You rock!
@stevescoggins736311 күн бұрын
My mom is from Madison, and we still have some family there. Very fond memories of Madison from my youth. Our family would have a cane grinding at Thanksgiving. Beautiful little town with lots of genuine, friendly folks. I hope to get my mom back there soon to visit.
@cjmooreftwtx200011 күн бұрын
You’re comments about trolls always crack me up!
@GravelCyclist11 күн бұрын
Thank you :) You know they would never say this $hit to your face.
@bengt_axle12 күн бұрын
Beautiful...pool!
@lichray12 күн бұрын
I'm very skeptical about this company. What kind of US-based company would hide their address, no hiring, and black & white all their photos showing workers' hands?
@GravelCyclist5 күн бұрын
Perhaps give them a call and express your concerns.