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Genre: Sports
Date of upload: Feb 27, 2024 ^^
Rating : 4.983 (2/468 LTDR)
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Great vlog, find it interesting how the bike industry is going full circle again with going back into fork shocks more and more (something which for gravel, before it became "trendy" have always rode with and lock out when not needed), marginal loss of wattage for sure but in terms of comfort plus speed through endurance, multi day rides then i wouldnt understand not having them. Agree regarding the redshift stem more useful for lighter courses i think. Also i think the other big things for all rounders are tri bars, well worth having for any endurance mixed ultra and a must on longer courses not just for the aero advantage but being able to get a difference position on the bike is a godsend for smoother sections when not in gravel. Best tip i thought for novices was keeping relaxed in the grips on pure "gravel" courses instead of being tensed up, i equate it to people learning to ski its the same stiffness effect of being nervous. Ride within a speed of your exposure tolerances and the confidence will come each time is a good reassurance for anyone wanting to go offroad. Bit like learning descending on big hills and speed naturally its progressive as you do bigger gradients.
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Great video 😊very interesting and informative as I'm just going to buy a gravel bike .I'm torn as too do I get a flat bar bike or drop bars 😢I do love my drop bar road bike .I kinda just thought maybe a flat bar would be more stable 🤔 any way thanks again for the video and I look forward to your next one ❤
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@markianross
2 months ago
Big difference with suspension forks vs stems is that the wheel moves up and down with a fork - so this improves grip as the wheel tracks the terrain better. You don't get that benefit with a stem.
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