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  • Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
  • Ranking every single upgrade I made to my 2022 BMC Roadmachine FIVE #creatornow
    00:00 New Bike vs. Upgrades
    00:32 Tires
    00:53 Wheels
    02:05 Saddle Bag
    02:31 Saddle
    03:05 Tail Light
    03:59 Bottle Cages
    04:27 Pedals
    05:20 Stem
    06:04 Handlebars
    06:55 Bike Computer
    07:21 My Top 3
    Tires (Michelin Power Road TLR) amzn.to/3uNaZT5
    Wheels (Scribe Aero Wide+ 42-D) scribecycling.com/products/ae...
    Saddle Bag (Orucase Saddle Bag) www.orucase.com/products/sadd...
    Saddle (Fizik Antares Versus Evo R3 Adaptive Saddle) amzn.to/3jMY3WU
    Tail Light (Garmin Varia) amzn.to/3JPvMtB
    Bottle Cages (Tacx Ciro) amzn.to/3jKQznm
    Pedals (Favero Assioma DUO) amzn.to/3ruICaa
    Stem (Enve Aero Stem) amzn.to/37VSoLr
    Handlebars (Profile Design DRV/AEROa Drop Bar) amzn.to/3KO0BzT
    Bike Computer (Wahoo Elemnt Bolt) amzn.to/3KS8G6L
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  • @MitchBoyer
    @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому +6

    Sorry about the audio on this one-editing from the road and the music mix is a little too hot 😅 Anyway... what's the best upgrade YOU made to your bike?

    • @MidwestHome_Hens
      @MidwestHome_Hens 2 роки тому

      Does the wahoo KICKR count?! 🤣🤣 Literally no upgrades yet and it’s been almost a year since I bought my Tarmac SL6 (base), but I REALLY want power pedals

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому

      @@MidwestHome_Hens I think it totally counts! I don’t use the power meter pedals while on the Kickr. They’re close enough in power I don’t think it matters ✌️

  • @cypriano8763
    @cypriano8763 Рік тому +61

    the best upgrade is riding lots=shedding weight=gettin faster. free= 5 outa 5

    • @hellebarde1450
      @hellebarde1450 8 місяців тому +5

      But why not eating the Burgers if you can buy an ultegra to save the weight??? ;P

  • @drsus0
    @drsus0 2 роки тому +22

    I cant say enough about the garmin Varia...it changed my life. I do not exaggerate. its made ridding so much more relaxing. I can actually take the road on remote country road and enjoy the views and chill... I dont have to ride on the side In case I didnt rubber neck enough or hear the speeding angry f250 super duty flying at me . on fast downhills when wind noise makes it impossible to hear cars at all io can rest easy knowing I can take that extra 2-3 ' of road to take the turn with better angle and not worry im steeping out Ito a car trying to pass me.
    it will give you false positives ( will beep but no car back there) sometimes, rare but it does, but it will NEVER give you a false negative ( a car passes you and it didnt alert you) no car has ever passed me that I didnt get alert for. its solid and you can count on it. ive given two as b day presents to fiends .

    • @ayowser01
      @ayowser01 Рік тому

      Sometimes those false positives are from birds swooping behind you.

    • @leroy_who
      @leroy_who 8 днів тому

      Yep, I agree. Best road cycling accessory purchase I’ve ever made.

  • @justinlarson2595
    @justinlarson2595 Рік тому +1

    This has been so incredibly helpful! Love all the personal insights and breakout by: looks, price, and value/function!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Рік тому

      Thanks, Justin! Glad it was helpful!

  • @midshiptom
    @midshiptom Рік тому

    Hey Mitch, just watched your other video on the stock RM5 couple minutes ago, and you have got it all decked out in this one. Very glad to learn you upgraded various components!

  • @bertdong1023
    @bertdong1023 2 роки тому

    Really great to see you doing fantastic! It’s been a while.

  • @jsasa5668
    @jsasa5668 2 роки тому +7

    The one upgrade I will make when I get my next bike with Ultegra Di2 is the rotors. I like the look of the Dura Ace rotors much better, having those "fins" in black. 100% vanity and looks, that's all

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому

      Ive thought about the exact same thing 😅 the black rotors are 🔥

    • @jsasa5668
      @jsasa5668 2 роки тому

      @@MitchBoyer I like the last model best actually. IF you can find them, I think they look great. You can always keep the ones you have now whenever these ones need replacing or for other bike builds, or you can sell them. It’s not a super expensive upgrade that can make the bike look noticeably different actually. Not like wheels, but character of the wheels/bike in general imo

  • @GeirEivindMork
    @GeirEivindMork 5 днів тому

    when I bought my current main bike, it came with Fizik Antares R1 Versus EVO. It made every seat I had prior feel meh. So when I got another bike, I got a similar seat, the Fizik Antares R3 Versus EVO. Was cheaper than the r1 almost exactly the same except alu rails and not carbon and a slight difference in shape. So when I got a third bike, I got a third versus evo. So. seats matter.
    My other major upgrade to my bmc roadmachine was 58mm wheels. with chris king hubs. damn. that is some awesome wheels. The original owner of the bike only rode it 400km, but he had upgraded it to di2, so those are the three non-factory things I love with my roadmachine. ;)

  • @jamilcostley1
    @jamilcostley1 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, I have the same wheels but 50’s and the same saddle but the R1 version. The Varia is easily the number 1 upgrade I’ve made to my bike, it would be extremely difficult for me to go back to riding without it now.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому

      Totally feel the same ✌️

  • @smAshomAsh
    @smAshomAsh 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks, Mitch. I might have to try that saddle sometime. Looks berserk, yo! 🚴⚡🔥🚀

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому +1

      It’s a life changer!

    • @smAshomAsh
      @smAshomAsh 2 роки тому

      @@MitchBoyer I love my fiz'ik shoes, so maybe they've got something going on with ergonomics. The name fits, right? I've been Selle Italia Flight user for decades. They're very good, Bontrager- not good! The UCI Trade Team sponsor shop says they get more fiz'ik saddles replaced than any other brand, but butts are very different and Becky is a bit of a Selle Italia fanchick.
      New saddle isn't a priority right now for me, but I'm always interested in such things.

  • @simonverrill
    @simonverrill 2 роки тому

    I’m on my second saddle in under a year and I’m still not happy. My rear still ain’t happy, so your recommendation is seeming mighty tempting. Nice one mitch

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому +1

      Good luck, hopefully third time is the charm!

  • @jsasa5668
    @jsasa5668 2 роки тому +1

    I tried the Garmin Varia on a Synapse SmartSense and I can't live without it.

  • @jsasa5668
    @jsasa5668 2 роки тому

    I currently have the Enve Road stem and Compact bar. Love them. For the next bike I have been thinking about the Enve aero stem but I feel that unless I slam it (which I don't for fit reasons) it looks huge. Would you say so? Also, do you have it at 12.5 angle or did you use a shim to make it 7 degree? It looks amazing

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому

      I'm using -12°/ +2.5mm shim. It's night to have that little extra bit of customization. It's not super big (much smaller than the ENVE road stem), but it is a bit bigger than most other stems.

  • @vashizm
    @vashizm 13 днів тому

    Can confirm the varia works with the Karoo 2, best upgrade ever!

  • @Southerncyclist
    @Southerncyclist Рік тому

    After a cycling computer the Varia is a have too for safety. Like the video. Great content.
    Take that hub apart clean it. Then grease that baby but not too much. Park tool grease is pretty good.

    • @theatomic430
      @theatomic430 10 місяців тому +2

      He covers greasing that hub in his Scribe wheels review.

  • @jamesengelsma3
    @jamesengelsma3 2 роки тому

    Great video! Do you have any recommendations for a go pro bike mount? Are you able to mount one below your wahoo element bolt?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому

      Oh yeah I totally forgot to mention it 😅 I have a K-edge mount that attaches to my aero stem. It a has a GoPro attachment in the bottom. Super high quality. I’d recommend the brand for sure.

  • @zaramacho1
    @zaramacho1 Рік тому

    Hilarious! Subbed 👏🏾

  • @prep1989
    @prep1989 29 днів тому +1

    Varia sync with my Bryton 420. Allowed me to use a cheaper head unit while still getting the most out of the varia, won't ride w/o it.

  • @francoisalba3441
    @francoisalba3441 Рік тому

    Hey Mitch, thanks for the video, I have three same bike and planning on upgrading the wheel, tyres and saddle.
    - Wheel, which one did you for standard or ceramic? 12mm or 15mm?
    - Saddle, which length did you go for and why, 139mm or 149mm?
    - Tyres, which one do you recommend to go with three scribble wheels?
    Thanks Mitch.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Рік тому +1

      I have the 139mm saddle because my sit bones are pretty narrow--definitely recommend getting measured or trying a few saddles out before purchasing one.
      My Scribe wheels have the race bearings--at the time I bought them, Scribe did not offer ceramic bearings
      For the axel size--you'll have to check your bike's specs. Our axels might be a different size.
      Tires: I've tried the Michelin Power Cup, The Schwalbe Pro One and the Vitoria Cora N.Ext. The Michelin's were the fastest, the Schwalbe's have the best grip imo, and the Vitoria's last the longest. If longevity is your goal, get the Vitorias, if speed is all you care about, the Michelins, if you want soemthign in the middle, but still very good: the Schwalbes.
      Hope that helps!

  • @MariBK1
    @MariBK1 5 місяців тому

    @MitchBoyer how do you like your mechanical shifting with the internal routing through the bars? Any negative effects through that?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  5 місяців тому +1

      I’ve since switched to electronic shifting. I had internally routed mechanical shifting for about 6 months and had no problems, but that probably wasn’t long enough for any issues to develop.

  • @michealwhite1091
    @michealwhite1091 8 днів тому

    Shark Valley! And then you said it! Lol. I volunteer there. Great place to ride and see gators. And they are docile, you don't need to worry about them. Just keep your distance, don't mess with the babies, and you'll be fine.

  • @sizzlifamous
    @sizzlifamous Рік тому

    Been following you ever since talking to Cam@rca. Content keeps improving. Keep it up. Great video!

  • @kennyxsd
    @kennyxsd 4 місяці тому +1

    Get the favero dual power meter pedals during Black Friday 5/5 price

  • @carlchambers617
    @carlchambers617 8 днів тому

    I have become convinced that bikers on UA-cam/social media are either 1) insane/obsessed, 2) rich, and/or 3) influencers who get a lot of free stuff. Your upgrades cost almost twice as much as my bike!

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  8 днів тому

      Haha I was insane/obsessed and well off when I made this video a few years ago (worked in tech). Now I get free stuff but I only make a fraction of what I used too… so still insane/obsessed 😜

  • @robertmills6772
    @robertmills6772 4 місяці тому

    I've said before that my best bike upgrade was my bike fit. However, outside of that, my saddle. After trying 5 or 6 different saddles, I found one that finally works. And when I mean works, I mean the pain associated with poor fitting saddles has been eliminated. The cost? Does it really matter?

  • @theatomic430
    @theatomic430 10 місяців тому +1

    Great vid. I don't like, follow or subscribe to people on here but whatever that is this guy's worth it so I did it.

  • @davidjasinski5279
    @davidjasinski5279 4 місяці тому

    What kind of bar tape do you have on the bike? Looks nice, has it held up?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  4 місяці тому +1

      I can't remember what tape I used on these bars. I got the ENVE aero bars shortly after filming this and used the ENVE tape--it's one of the best tapes I've ever used. A bit pricy (like everything ENVE makes), though.

  • @oxaxap
    @oxaxap Рік тому

    What version of the saddle bag did you buy? What can you fit inside? Would dig a video of the contents of the saddle bag.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Рік тому +1

      Hi 👋 it’s the Orucase saddlebag. There is a little section in my video “Essential Accessories For New Cyclists” at 4:08 where I unpack it. Thanks for watching dude!

    • @oxaxap
      @oxaxap Рік тому

      @@MitchBoyer Thanks for the reply, however I meant the size. They have two sizes available online. Which one is yours?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Рік тому +1

      @@oxaxap ah gotcha. It's the SB-30, which I believe is the larger of the two sizes ✌

  • @prasanjit83
    @prasanjit83 Рік тому

    Good video

  • @tylernicholls917
    @tylernicholls917 9 днів тому

    Sébastien Vettel is that you?! F1 champ has a UA-cam on cycling 👌

  • @Nubulis18
    @Nubulis18 8 днів тому

    Idk if it’s just a thing for your videos since this is my first vid of yours, but your intro and outro would be better imo if it was music and maybe a logo with no talking. The music drowns out your voice on intro and outro. Soft quiet lofi music throughout the video would help especially with detail shots on individual pieces being showcased. Great video! I hope this doesn’t come off as rude.
    Edit: just realized you changed all of it and this video is a lot older. NVM

  • @FlavouryWater
    @FlavouryWater 7 місяців тому

    Any recommendations for rides in the everglades?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  7 місяців тому

      The only one I've done is the loop at Shark Valley. It's small but the alligators and crocodiles keep your heart rate up 😂

  • @timtaylor9590
    @timtaylor9590 Рік тому

    what are your bibs of choice? i tried that saddle in an r1 and 00 and couldnt get along with it

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Рік тому +2

      My current favorites right now are the Pedla shorts that came as part of my Road Cycling Academy kit. They are VERY expensive but totally the most comfortable bibs I own.
      But! If that seat doesn’t agree w you, I’d probably recommend changing it out. Finding the right saddle for you is super important. If you still want the 3D printed tech, specialized make a few and I think Fizik has a different 3d printed model, the Argo.

    • @timtaylor9590
      @timtaylor9590 Рік тому

      @@MitchBoyer yea i want to try the argo next, but for now im ok with my selle italia slr, but i do see room for improvement.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Рік тому

      @@timtaylor9590 nice, the Selle Italia SLR is a great saddle too ✌

  • @ismaelderas
    @ismaelderas Рік тому

    Hey all late, but what is the mount you use for your wahoo?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Рік тому +1

      It's The ENVE/K-Edge Aero Stem mount. Super clean, but it only works with the ENVE aero stem :)

  • @Mathieucros31
    @Mathieucros31 Рік тому +1

    A nightmare now my upgrade wish list is longer 😍

  • @thepsychonaut8212
    @thepsychonaut8212 Рік тому

    what size is that bike?

  • @user-cx2bk6pm2f
    @user-cx2bk6pm2f 5 місяців тому

    0:10... playing with fire my friend... gators are extremely quick in a straight line, that thing will drag you to the bottom of the swamp

  • @sjanzeir
    @sjanzeir 12 днів тому

    That's actually an alligator in the room. 😁

  • @DeanPattrick
    @DeanPattrick 2 роки тому

    I may not be fast, actually I’m not fast at all. But when it comes to tarting your bike up, I am a gold medalist.! I’ve got a skull custom headset cap, also matching bar ends with purple bolts, purple bottle cage bolts, purple dust caps... on both my Giant Propel (purple to fade black color) and Giant Revolt (dark purple color). This is just the start 😉😎

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому +1

      Haha it's a slippery slope, and I'm here for the ride 🤘

  • @sunman5349
    @sunman5349 2 роки тому

    Mitch I thought you lived in California. When did you move to florida ?. Is florida cycling friendly ?.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому +1

      Still love in California, we were just visiting my in-laws in Miami for a few weeks

  • @belowtwenty
    @belowtwenty 7 днів тому

    I like the idea of a power meter but they're so expensive, the basic ones are still like 1/3 the cost of my entire bike.

  • @szaka9395
    @szaka9395 5 днів тому

    Could get black bolts to this stem, it looks meh with silver :D

  • @Nobodyatallman
    @Nobodyatallman 2 роки тому

    Every time i watch you, i want to start cycling ha

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому +1

      Let’s go for a ride, dude!

    • @Nobodyatallman
      @Nobodyatallman 2 роки тому

      @@MitchBoyer im down! Is there a way to rent bikes to like test it all out?

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому

      @@Nobodyatallman Totally! Next time you're in LA or I'm up there we'll find a shop to rent from and go for a ride 🤘

  • @morganhduff
    @morganhduff 2 роки тому

    Hey Mitch, what's your sit bone width, or, how'd you settle on that saddle size? I've been eyeing the same one, but getting mixed messages from the Fizik saddle finder...

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching, Morgan! So... I've never measured my sitbones ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. I tried a couple of saddles and returned the ones that didn't fit. My previous saddle was the 140mm Fizik Argo Vento R3 and width-wise it was perfect.

    • @morganhduff
      @morganhduff 2 роки тому

      @@MitchBoyer appreciate the response!

  • @MidwestHome_Hens
    @MidwestHome_Hens 2 роки тому

    Are you California native? My husband and I are but military moved us in 1994. We don’t have a desire to return. We do have a daughter in Florida though and it looks appealing. 😍

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому +1

      Moved to LA early 2020 😅 from Brooklyn, but my family lives in Utah. Vals family lives in Miami, so we’re in Florida often. It’s a great place to visit

  • @LenLiscio
    @LenLiscio 2 роки тому +1

    I just upgraded my pedals on my 23 year old Trek Mountain Bike.. Only upgrade it's ever gotten..

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому +1

      Good call, though! Contact points like pedals are probably the best places to upgrade 👍

  • @rodrigocastro5976
    @rodrigocastro5976 2 роки тому

    I think I saw you on on the road one of these days

  • @zedoggo1477
    @zedoggo1477 2 роки тому

    nice

  • @donwinston
    @donwinston Рік тому

    Saddle bag is fat and not long enough to fit mini pump. I got the EVO saddle too. My butt is worth it. I just practice turning my body and looking under my arm while riding straight and no longer have any use for radar to see what's behind me.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  Рік тому

      It’s a great saddle! I still check behind me before turning or changing lanes, the radar just gives me an extra heads up-almost like a rear view mirror. Thanks for watching ✌️

  •  3 місяці тому

    Hi. What's your frame size? How tall are you?(Cm) thanks a lot :)

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  3 місяці тому

      187cm, I normally ride a size 56

    •  3 місяці тому

      @@MitchBoyer thanks for your answer. I'm 186 and I will buy 56 size roadmachine.

  • @edpantous
    @edpantous 4 місяці тому

    Saddle bag it's too small dude. I got it from Amazon and you can barely fit the tire tubes...

  • @inVINCEible64
    @inVINCEible64 2 роки тому

    Crocodile rating?

  • @rip_cl
    @rip_cl 8 місяців тому

    🐊

  • @patrickgalligan7008
    @patrickgalligan7008 Рік тому

    If your bike didn't come with it, it's not an upgrade - eg. pedals, saddle bag, bike computer :)

  • @runsintheforrest1364
    @runsintheforrest1364 2 роки тому

    Could have just gotten an aero-bike in the first place. :)

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  2 роки тому

      I'd probably still upgrade it anyway 😅😂

  • @williamsham0
    @williamsham0 4 місяці тому

    Not sure if this is really a "ranking" :P

  • @hamburglerhelper326
    @hamburglerhelper326 14 днів тому +1

    "my fav and best items are the sposonered ones that i get money from if you buy it" lmao what a disengenous review. should start video by saying its an ad and ur not being honest.

    • @MitchBoyer
      @MitchBoyer  14 днів тому

      Not sure where you’re pulling that from. I bought everything myself in this video. I had no sponsors when I made it

  • @Christopher-ui8xe
    @Christopher-ui8xe 2 роки тому

    Dude bought crap then hates on the crap 😂😂😂

  • @yan01232
    @yan01232 2 роки тому

    Money pit lmao

  • @Pinhead101
    @Pinhead101 Рік тому

    Boring