Ultimate Lightweight Drop-Bar MTB: Perfect for Adventure & Bikepacking - Bike Ahead Composites

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  • Опубліковано 28 січ 2025

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  • @albert85b
    @albert85b Місяць тому +11

    I can't believe the weight you achieved with this build. Amazing!

  • @momofabian5395
    @momofabian5395 Місяць тому +25

    I've ridden a drop bar MTB for about half a year. Then converted it back to flat bars with inner bar-ends. It's more stable on descents and you can still alternate hand positions.

    • @HomeInBeing
      @HomeInBeing Місяць тому

      I don't think she's doing all MTB but maybe 🤔

    • @adamabbas8876
      @adamabbas8876 Місяць тому +1

      I agree, you get the best of both worlds.

    • @Stevehatesgravel
      @Stevehatesgravel Місяць тому +3

      Thank god someone with some sense

    • @Paulklampeeps
      @Paulklampeeps Місяць тому

      It's because you need a smaller frame with a high stack otherwise it will just be too long and the brake levers will be hard to reach

    • @momofabian5395
      @momofabian5395 Місяць тому

      @@Paulklampeeps The effective reach and stack was adjusted for by stem length and height, to have the same fit as my gravel bikes. It's just the weight distribution front to rear is different with drop bars, and the handlebar width makes a big difference.

  • @efraimlouisegolicruz795
    @efraimlouisegolicruz795 Місяць тому +3

    what a beauty!! nice bike build!! congrats sherry!! 😍

  • @mi.artdes
    @mi.artdes Місяць тому +3

    This is great! I ride a drop-bar MTB myself. However, I would use a flared handlebar and a dropper post instead for better control. That said, I think this is the perfect bike for everyday use in various conditions.

  • @fjodorgrigorow3851
    @fjodorgrigorow3851 Місяць тому +2

    Congratulations! Fantastic bike! Wishing you amazing rides on it!

  • @OompaLoompaCycling
    @OompaLoompaCycling Місяць тому +1

    congrats on the NBD! bring this to Singapore!!

  • @allrounderbicycle7193
    @allrounderbicycle7193 Місяць тому

    totally nailed it with this one. thanks for showing it off!

  • @Descent4love
    @Descent4love Місяць тому +1

    Way to go! Hybrid gravel. I'm doing same but from MTB-full suspension MTB. I just go gravel tires, shorter travel and pump up the air. I don't care for the drop bar position and after 50 miles its nice to have suspension to absorb the bumps....body lasts longer. And with suspension you have much more traction at speeds over 35mph, cuz on the 50mph descent with a plastic helmet suspension becomes a safety item! LOL right? Love those wheels!

  • @syamsulbahariabdullah4138
    @syamsulbahariabdullah4138 Місяць тому +1

    Congratulations on NBD !!

  • @felixjackson2670
    @felixjackson2670 Місяць тому +1

    Looks perfect. Enjoy.

  • @juanjosevargascespedes6581
    @juanjosevargascespedes6581 Місяць тому

    Wow! What a beautiful bike. Drop bar mtb are the best choose for ultracycling events. Good luck!

  • @michaelbosch9024
    @michaelbosch9024 26 днів тому

    drop bar MTB are so cool. nice build

  • @mateusz3162
    @mateusz3162 Місяць тому

    Even I am really looking forward for those tests!

  • @torstenfrank1856
    @torstenfrank1856 Місяць тому +1

    Looks sharp! 👍

  • @janmokryjr.8246
    @janmokryjr.8246 Місяць тому

    I only watch your review when u talk. I love your accent ❤💟😘

  • @gordonmcconachie2492
    @gordonmcconachie2492 Місяць тому

    I like your wheels very much😊

  • @PhouKhuon168
    @PhouKhuon168 Місяць тому

    Great and useful to use

  • @JJJJ-p2t
    @JJJJ-p2t Місяць тому

    Considering that big fork shock and mtb tires... that's a pretty light build... very nice...

  • @CalographyCalo
    @CalographyCalo 14 днів тому

    I built my drop bar MTB but took the cheaper route using Surly Corner Bars. The Corner bars worked perfectly. Your build is by far, much lighter, though. Enjoy!

  • @zaldumbide13
    @zaldumbide13 Місяць тому

    Brah that's a sweet assed whip as sweet as yours, love those mags

  • @pauljoseph7105
    @pauljoseph7105 23 дні тому

    Coolest bike ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jazzfan7491
    @jazzfan7491 Місяць тому

    Nice looking bike. Stand over height looks really easy for you.

  • @NazeRat-x6g
    @NazeRat-x6g 7 днів тому

    Very good 😊

  • @redbol1
    @redbol1 16 днів тому

    i built a cheap version of this and loving it

  • @ferruccio4531
    @ferruccio4531 Місяць тому +1

    That's a work of art. I'm curious to know how it will perform at the Atlas. Best of luck.

  • @omens676
    @omens676 Місяць тому

    One of a kind suspension + dropbar

  • @basvlaskamp
    @basvlaskamp Місяць тому +1

    Wow, that is a super light weight mtb set-up and still super functional! 1:27 if you want tips for an ultralight sub100gram maximum capacity framebag please let me know🙂

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you 🙌🚲 yes I saw your video, looks great and also very budget friendly

  • @aleksiumshanov
    @aleksiumshanov Місяць тому +4

    I love it. Want the same

  • @nomadmk6406
    @nomadmk6406 Місяць тому

    I have a Canyon lux wc with drop bar , and it is the best bike for gravel) I love it so much!

  • @stormeporm
    @stormeporm 22 дні тому

    Drop bar mountainbikes are the best!

  • @vietn803
    @vietn803 Місяць тому

    does it have cable routing for dropper post?

  • @DidierFerrocci
    @DidierFerrocci Місяць тому

    Hello,
    Very beautifull bike. 😀
    Good ride for your next race.

  • @Nick-cs5yc
    @Nick-cs5yc Місяць тому

    I Love the wheels👍👍👍

  • @lukmanbinyahya
    @lukmanbinyahya Місяць тому

    What about the bike fitment?
    Did You already had fitment then choose the correct frame size? Or make compensation with stem and other parts?

  • @markosandre105
    @markosandre105 Місяць тому

    🇵🇹 Parabéns pela nova bicicleta 😊 e pela escolha desse quadro. Que faças muitos e bons km e excelentes vídeos para todos nós, como tem feito. 💪🏼👍🏼✌🏼

  • @SandSanta
    @SandSanta Місяць тому

    That bike is only about 700g heavier then Jonas Abrhamson's TdF aero bike. Impressive.

  • @Richz2
    @Richz2 Місяць тому

    That’s a beautiful build…. Also what make is the bike stand? I like the way it holds the bike.

  • @davehoover8853
    @davehoover8853 Місяць тому +2

    Very nice looking bike - I wonder how much $$$? I would make two changes: dropper seat post and more compliant wheels. Good luck to you!

    • @out_spocken
      @out_spocken Місяць тому +1

      you don't need a dropper seat post unless you're doing legit downhills with a dual sus bike. Agree on the wheel.s No-one would recommend wheels you can't fix unless you have money to burn...or got a bike for free.

    •  Місяць тому

      @@out_spocken exactly

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому

      Thank you 🙏

  • @HHHSykes
    @HHHSykes Місяць тому

    Did you have to purchase new wheels? Or is the new frame compatible with your old bike ahead composite wheels? Seems like the hub spacings are different. So did you use an adapter?

  • @maxence.coquet
    @maxence.coquet Місяць тому

    Very cool ! I've seen this setup somewhere else though xD

    • @robkillick7050
      @robkillick7050 Місяць тому

      Everyone is now trying it after certain Pro's tried it in long distance gravel/mtb events.

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому

      Thank you 🙌🚲

  • @ritamoll4347
    @ritamoll4347 Місяць тому

    ❤Cool project ❤

  • @sreekanth4805
    @sreekanth4805 Місяць тому

    Fantastic

  • @martinwakawaka5265
    @martinwakawaka5265 Місяць тому

    Why you dont use Carbon Paste for the Seatpost and Dropbar? Or a torque wrench? And of Course a sensational Bike.

  • @mortlow6688
    @mortlow6688 Місяць тому

    I like the wheels...

  • @federicoarguello6635
    @federicoarguello6635 Місяць тому

    Always super inspired from your videos :)

  • @chakwowu6825
    @chakwowu6825 Місяць тому

    I like the wheels

  • @CycleXplorer
    @CycleXplorer Місяць тому

    That looks awesome. Need to have a look at those wheels, are they less likely to go wrong (ie a broken spoke)?

    • @tinatpasselepoivre
      @tinatpasselepoivre Місяць тому +1

      They are far more robust yes. But if they crack they are dead...
      They also are super rigid so very inconfortable.
      A puzzling choice for the rocks of the Atlas

    • @Stevehatesgravel
      @Stevehatesgravel Місяць тому

      Looks shite

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому

      Thank you 🙌🚲 they are super strong wheels, good thing is you can not break a spoke

  • @SebastianRestrepo-f4m
    @SebastianRestrepo-f4m Місяць тому

    Hey Sherry, bike looks great! are you using a remote lockout for the suspension on the dropbars? if so, can you share how you did it?

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you 🙌🚲 yes I am working g on a custom mount for it. I will share it together with my final race setup

  • @ali3n_8
    @ali3n_8 Місяць тому

    Perfect bike! Perfect video! Perfect Duo! 🤩

  • @antonpastor7963
    @antonpastor7963 Місяць тому

    Wow I like it amezing bike ❤❤❤❤

  • @Millicente
    @Millicente Місяць тому

    I want to do this with my bike but can’t find good guides or info on what I can mix. Can I just toss a force 1 drop bar shifter onto my bike while keeping everything else? I’ve got gx 11 speed with hydraulic brakes on there right now along with a dropper post which id like to keep. Idk if road shifters are compatible with mtb brake rotors. I’d like to do the swap while replacing as little as possible and keeping it as cheap as possible

    • @momofabian5395
      @momofabian5395 Місяць тому

      @@Millicente You could buy the Surly Corner Bars to try it out at minimal cost.

    • @Stevehatesgravel
      @Stevehatesgravel Місяць тому +1

      Get a life

    • @Millicente
      @Millicente Місяць тому

      @@momofabian5395 I suppose that's an option. I know I want drop bars already though so it's not really a trial thing.

    • @momofabian5395
      @momofabian5395 Місяць тому

      @Millicente Well, in that case keep in mind that your dropper lever and fork lockout lever have different clamp diameters than drop bars. For GX 11 speed there is no directly compatible shifter for drop bars. You can look at the conversions that Ratio Technology offers. You can keep your existing rotors.

    • @Millicente
      @Millicente Місяць тому

      @@momofabian5395 Yeah I thought that maybe I'd have to swap to something like a rival RD but I'm assuming that also means swapping my cassette. I read somewhere that some sram drop bar shifters can take a dropper post as a replacement for the left hand shifter. Don't know if that means it has to be a mod or just a built in compatibility.

  • @evilrslade
    @evilrslade Місяць тому

    It's probably the coolest looking bike i've seen in a long time. Can people really afford to drop (at least) 8000 Euro on a bike like this? Not me, that's for sure.

  • @robinmacandrew103
    @robinmacandrew103 Місяць тому

    Puzzling. Especially for this race. Flat bar all the way…

  • @HomeInBeing
    @HomeInBeing Місяць тому

    Wow nice 👍

  • @rynkydynky
    @rynkydynky Місяць тому

    Nice setup. You guys didn't use a Torque meter? For carbon frames the right torque is super important.

  • @АртемД-у3б
    @АртемД-у3б Місяць тому

    Nice bike🍒

  • @fpeter01
    @fpeter01 Місяць тому

    6:52 Riding these tires on a multi day trip on difficult terrain is a big risk. :O This is the only remaining tire from old school XC-era. Usually XC riders roll on them.

    • @momofabian5395
      @momofabian5395 Місяць тому

      @@fpeter01 I personally have good experience with the puncture resistance of these tires. But I agree that there are better options in this regard, such as Mezcal tires.

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому

      I have been testing them in Spain and so far they are great

  • @jazzechos1372
    @jazzechos1372 Місяць тому

    I kind of like the concept but just as a thought...it is probably too aggressive to ride in the drops in a crowd while running over roots and rocks. In the climbs it would be too much forward postilion on anything considered that need more rear weight to maintain traction and again also while running over roots and rocks ...no chance to recover from a bad move. That style of wheel has never been able to offer enough rigidity. the string spoke wheels would probably be lighter.

    • @TheArimatheus
      @TheArimatheus Місяць тому

      She's riding 1300 miles through Morocco.
      Roots aren't going to be an issue, lol.

  • @ramonbingen2441
    @ramonbingen2441 Місяць тому

    Very cool Bike

  • @philipsimmonds1103
    @philipsimmonds1103 Місяць тому +1

    Better bring a couple of those ospw with u ... and some spare derailleur hangers..

    • @NatalieUoker
      @NatalieUoker Місяць тому

      There is no derailleur hanger on this bike. It is integrated with the derailleur.

    • @philipsimmonds1103
      @philipsimmonds1103 Місяць тому

      @NatalieUoker wow .. that's won't end well

    • @bakhan033
      @bakhan033 Місяць тому

      @@philipsimmonds1103It's doubled connection (both sides of dropout) makes it strong as hell. You can stand on it and it wouldn't give a shizzle.

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому

      No need for derailleur hanger, it is the new SRAM Transmission system

  • @scr5051
    @scr5051 Місяць тому

    Yo si me imagine que eras colombiana y no me equivoque, saludes hermosa un admirador mas

  • @michaelungeheuer8117
    @michaelungeheuer8117 Місяць тому

    that´s a high perfomance bike.

  • @tobiass6092
    @tobiass6092 Місяць тому

    stem-lenght?

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому +1

      50 mm

    • @tobiass6092
      @tobiass6092 Місяць тому

      @@Buzzalong.cycling ty. do you feel comf with that short stem and the 420mm wide bars? do you also know the drop bars internal reach? looks like a 65/70 to me.

  • @omare_biketonature
    @omare_biketonature Місяць тому +2

    I guess you chose drop bars and components for a reason (weight), but to be honest I don’t like the looks of the bike specially those wheels 😬 my bike for the AMR weighs 3 kilos more than yours 😅

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому +2

      I’ve been testing in Spain and so far performs great! Really happy to have a super light bike for the steep climbs, it makes a huge difference

  • @CyclingJef
    @CyclingJef Місяць тому +1

    The bike is verry nice, what a beast. And I was only 40 grams of the weight guess. Great work. Good luck in Marocco

  • @AD-qw3hd
    @AD-qw3hd Місяць тому

    why don't you use size 2,00? 2.20 is heavy

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому

      Yes 2.2 for this race for other events might go smaller

  • @aremu4k
    @aremu4k 16 днів тому +1

    Honestly I'm not a fan of that bike, I prefer stiffer bikes with rigid forks, but if it works for you then enjoy that drop bar hardtail fat bike❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @SebastianRestrepo-f4m
    @SebastianRestrepo-f4m Місяць тому

    We want to know the price!!!

  • @vernerjuliussen2071
    @vernerjuliussen2071 Місяць тому

    The bar is 42cm. not mm.?

  • @c.k.9728
    @c.k.9728 Місяць тому

    Idk, for me it looks like a MotoGP-Bike with off-road tires to race the Paris-Dakar. And on the other side a little like pay-to-win.

  • @petland6506
    @petland6506 Місяць тому +1

    Bonita bicicleta

  • @CristianAlbarracin-v7d
    @CristianAlbarracin-v7d Місяць тому

    That is not the Cassette you’re saying you use. That’s a sram xx sl 1299

  • @Chimy1423
    @Chimy1423 Місяць тому

    Next year...we are back on hardtails. 😆

  • @jonpoon3896
    @jonpoon3896 Місяць тому

    Surprised Fara didn't send you their prototype that they sent to Joe Nation

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому

      I wanted a super light frame for this build, I find it a better option for me

  • @cesarprimo5935
    @cesarprimo5935 Місяць тому

    Podrías hacer algún vídeo en Español, es una pena por que voy a atener de dejar de ver tus vídeos y me paren interesantes, pero en fin….

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому

      Hola, lo que pasa es que la mayoría de mi audiencia habla inglés y yo vivo en Holanda, en inglés los vídeos son más accesibles para todos

    • @cesarprimo5935
      @cesarprimo5935 Місяць тому

      @Buzzalong.cycling tu sabes que el idioma más hablado en el mundo es el castellano?, ya te digo, una pena por qué lo que haces me flipa...😉😉😉

  • @HHHSykes
    @HHHSykes Місяць тому

    😍

  • @stefanheidrich7340
    @stefanheidrich7340 Місяць тому +1

    The Drop Bar MTB could be the next big thing, when the crisis in the bike industry is over, I guess.
    Fingers crossed that your build does its job and that you finish the Atlas Mountain Race. Maybe first?

    •  Місяць тому

      this is very old concept nothing new

    • @Buzzalong.cycling
      @Buzzalong.cycling  Місяць тому

      Thank you 🙌🚲 let’s see how it goes

  • @bluet3073
    @bluet3073 Місяць тому

    BICI fantastica

  • @liquidSpin
    @liquidSpin Місяць тому

    180mm rotors for a light weight bike and a light weight rider?....Overkill! haha
    You could shave a few grams just by switching to 160mm rotors :)

  • @henk014
    @henk014 Місяць тому

    Weight obsession is the new evil.

  • @Nick-cs5yc
    @Nick-cs5yc Місяць тому

    Tell us more about the wheels please😁

  • @MrOrmstunga
    @MrOrmstunga Місяць тому

    Вес фрейма без проставок как мои две клюшки для хоккея. Исполнение фрейма средне-ужасное.
    У меня КОЛНАГО 90-х годов в полном обвесе Хром-Моль весит 10 кг. А сингл спид 80-х годов 8.7 кг.

  • @Stevehatesgravel
    @Stevehatesgravel Місяць тому +1

    To get more subscribers nothing to do with the crap bike

  • @TheMajsterb
    @TheMajsterb Місяць тому

    for Atlas this bike can be too light...

  • @franklinarizagabicimaniabi2764
    @franklinarizagabicimaniabi2764 Місяць тому

    I love you 🌹 😍 🤭 🤭

  • @JL-ui4zn
    @JL-ui4zn Місяць тому

    You are too cute.

  •  Місяць тому

    this is good for sport not for ''Adventure & Bikepacking''

  • @madrapperdave
    @madrapperdave Місяць тому

    UA-cam must pay well.... Bike Ahead stuff looks super cool but waaaaay $$$$

  • @LFMC1
    @LFMC1 Місяць тому

    The suspension is basically useless and you could save a kilo instead!

    • @tinatpasselepoivre
      @tinatpasselepoivre Місяць тому +1

      It is the Atlas race what are you on about? It is rock fest out there
      It is going to be rough as is with no dropper, ultra rigid wheels and only one suspension.

    • @out_spocken
      @out_spocken Місяць тому

      @@tinatpasselepoivre The wheels make zero sense! yup. Talking it up because it's a gifted bike. I don't think those wheels make sense at all for a mtb. Heck even a road bike. Basically the minute something goes wrong you may as well throw them out and get a lift home. Putting on suspension but then making your rims less compliant is just more daft shit from more daft cycling companies.

  • @douglasidalgodasilva9071
    @douglasidalgodasilva9071 Місяць тому

    Te Amo

  • @codegame027
    @codegame027 Місяць тому

    comment for editor: if you are going to put KGs on screen please also put pounds/LBs in post production.

    • @out_spocken
      @out_spocken Місяць тому +4

      Note from the future: Learn how to convert! The world uses metric. If you want to stay stuck in the 15th century that's cool...but don't expect everyone to have to work to keep you in the loop.

  • @user-tz4nm5rv7g
    @user-tz4nm5rv7g Місяць тому

    You look like anna de armas 😁