The Shimano 520 pedal is no joke I've had the same pair for years now they've been on at least 3 bikes indestructible absolutely no need to spend more when they are this good.
GP5000s are great tires, but its not recommended for casual riding sure there are lots of variants such as the ASTR STR but it often loses traction on a wet corners if youre using the TT TR var 520 and 540 pedals are also no joke ive had it on 4 bikes it was my starter cleat for 12 years now its still durable and pretty comfortable Elite bottles are quite great i guess but im not a bit of a fan of magnetic locks
I have wrapped many bars with superkaz tape and it by far has the most grip fompared to other popular brands... with that being said it also has a tenancy to separate with heavy use and it could be more padded/or atleast more squishy.
Even though are chinese (whatever that means for you) but the TPU tubes are everywhere, even big bike brand shops where I live are selling them now. They are cheap (cheaper online) and great.
Continental GP5000 - no thanks! Pirelli og Hutchinson for me. Continentals are great tires and I rode them for years. They´re just WAY to hard to get on and off. Pirelli and Hutchinson are just as good AND are easy to get on and off the rim.
“It’s quite hard to make a bad product these days” lol, ironic considering Colnago rushing heads over themselves to prove you wrong by releasing a rim brake c68.
While Supacaz bar tape admittedly looks good, it is also heavy, and +30 Euros is way too much money for an article to be used for and thrown away after one year. Best bar tape is Deda, hands down (pun intented)! Costs ou under 10 Euros, is super-lightweight and is available in hundreds of colours.
Well, let's just change 2 things, Conti to Michelin tires, everyone knows that Michelin os better and chraper, then we have tools from Decathlon, everyone knows they are on par and cheaper!
The Continental GP5000 are THE WORST tires when it comes to getting them mounted on the rim. Sticking with Michelin Power Cup or the new Pirelli 4S (the one made in their new Italian factory)
I didn't like the clincher 5000s. Coming from the 4000s, they were way more distributive susceptible to abrasions, punchers, and pinch flats at the same PSI and on the same DMV roads.
Supacaz is the worst bartape I have used. Not comfortable, plastic, stinky. I have compared with fizik, lizard skins, bontrager, prologo, merida. Never come back to supacaz.
1. BananaWax Drag & Friction TDF Racing Chain Wax is by far my best purchase this year. 2. TPU inner tubes close Second. 3. Ritchey WCS Race Comp Slick 25c Tyres, 215 Grams a tyre, 120 Tpi. 4. Look Free Arc Pedals. 5. Vintage road bike, Rim Brakes & Down Tube Shifters For the Win. 🤙🤙
Is this an advertising channel ? Who gives a rats @rse what All ( ??? ) Cycling Journalists like or not ? I've got a 'Park Tool' bike stand and it's a piece of sh!t ! An expensive one at that. Some people have to get a bank loan to get a pair of 'Rapha' socks. I used to buy expensive bike gear and it's no better than most of the cheaper stuff and I stopped doing that. It's mostly brand name marketing fluff that one pays for.
You win the cycling internet award for this post . Aldi bike stand owner here, £25 and it’s awesome. Galibier is my “ posh” kit , Planet X / Carnac are my workhorse kit. Granted I spend a bit on my bike , however it’s my pride and joy.
I totally agree with you, I bought bike stands off Lidl and Halfords, usually at sale prices and never had a problem with them! Kit wise, I buy all my bib shorts etc and jersey's off Aliexpress not the dirt cheap ones but what I perceive as better quality! Usually surpass branded with quality! Bought some " Sidebike" Carbon shoes and they're as good if not better than western branded! I also dabble with a bit of Siroko, but for both I watch the sizes as they're seemingly designed for midgets! 😂 I've had stuff from Castelli et al, mostly over priced shite that lasts 5 minutes! No more!
If you think Park Tool stands are bad, you're a clown. I've had one for easily 6 years and it's excellent. Vastly better than the cheap one it replaced.
I think you meant to say, "7 Products I Assume Are Most Loved by ALL Cycling Journalists". Clearly, you have no clue what ALL cycling journalists like, nor have you even tried to find out." Maybe you're confused about what "all" means.
The Shimano 520 pedal is no joke I've had the same pair for years now they've been on at least 3 bikes indestructible absolutely no need to spend more when they are this good.
They are good. Got a couple of pairs. The 540 is also nice for a little less weight but not the cost of xt or xtr.
Best ever cycling product
Same here . I own four road bikes & they have the Shimano 520.
My bike mechanic always telling me to change them.
I love them.
I love the 105 (11-sp mech), GP 5000 AS TRs, and Supakaz bar tapes on my road bike.
I would add the Garmin Varia RTL515 Radar and Light.
The schwalbe one pro tyres are also amazing, especially set up tubeless.
The bar tape they recommend isn't easy to wrap. It's not the thickness, its the flexibility. But its nice to touch.
GP5000s are great tires, but its not recommended for casual riding sure there are lots of variants such as the ASTR STR but it often loses traction on a wet corners if youre using the TT TR var
520 and 540 pedals are also no joke ive had it on 4 bikes it was my starter cleat for 12 years now its still durable and pretty comfortable
Elite bottles are quite great i guess but im not a bit of a fan of magnetic locks
I would also add camelback podium bottles, topeak minipump and garmin varia
Also good for saddle bags and multitool
I have wrapped many bars with superkaz tape and it by far has the most grip fompared to other popular brands... with that being said it also has a tenancy to separate with heavy use and it could be more padded/or atleast more squishy.
Even though are chinese (whatever that means for you) but the TPU tubes are everywhere, even big bike brand shops where I live are selling them now.
They are cheap (cheaper online) and great.
Continental GP5000 - no thanks! Pirelli og Hutchinson for me. Continentals are great tires and I rode them for years. They´re just WAY to hard to get on and off. Pirelli and Hutchinson are just as good AND are easy to get on and off the rim.
“It’s quite hard to make a bad product these days”
lol, ironic considering Colnago rushing heads over themselves to prove you wrong by releasing a rim brake c68.
“It’s quite hard to make a bad product these days” Then how does one explain SRAM?
While Supacaz bar tape admittedly looks good, it is also heavy, and +30 Euros is way too much money for an article to be used for and thrown away after one year. Best bar tape is Deda, hands down (pun intented)! Costs ou under 10 Euros, is super-lightweight and is available in hundreds of colours.
Well, let's just change 2 things, Conti to Michelin tires, everyone knows that Michelin os better and chraper, then we have tools from Decathlon, everyone knows they are on par and cheaper!
... is* better and cheaper* ...
umm. I'd agree with 105 & SuperCaz.
The Continental GP5000 are THE WORST tires when it comes to getting them mounted on the rim. Sticking with Michelin Power Cup or the new Pirelli 4S (the one made in their new Italian factory)
You've obviously never met the schwalbe marathon plus you have to go to war to get that tyre on.
Rapha (in general): 💸👎, overpriced and overhyped.
Elite bottle cages: ♥
Supercaz is hated by all mechanics
My LBS carries Supakaz. They highly recommend them.
I love these videos where Ollie fully nerds out on any subject. Super interesting stuff!
blue pill didn't make effect, don't ya?
omg just get in the saddle
Although I commented on the 520's
I didn't like the clincher 5000s. Coming from the 4000s, they were way more distributive susceptible to abrasions, punchers, and pinch flats at the same PSI and on the same DMV roads.
Got those mudguards. Hate them.
Looking for a set of clip on mudguards... why is it that you don't like those?
Supacaz is the worst bartape I have used. Not comfortable, plastic, stinky. I have compared with fizik, lizard skins, bontrager, prologo, merida. Never come back to supacaz.
Selle Italia SG with the bar pad kit has been my favourite so far but then it's big bucks but you pays your money and that.
Speedrockers are better mudguards.
1. BananaWax Drag & Friction TDF Racing Chain Wax is by far my best purchase this year.
2. TPU inner tubes close Second.
3. Ritchey WCS Race Comp Slick 25c Tyres,
215 Grams a tyre, 120 Tpi.
4. Look Free Arc Pedals.
5. Vintage road bike, Rim Brakes & Down Tube Shifters For the Win. 🤙🤙
Is this an advertising channel ? Who gives a rats @rse what All ( ??? ) Cycling Journalists like or not ? I've got a 'Park Tool' bike stand and it's a piece of sh!t ! An expensive one at that. Some people have to get a bank loan to get a pair of 'Rapha' socks. I used to buy expensive bike gear and it's no better than most of the cheaper stuff and I stopped doing that. It's mostly brand name marketing fluff that one pays for.
You win the cycling internet award for this post . Aldi bike stand owner here, £25 and it’s awesome. Galibier is my “ posh” kit , Planet X / Carnac are my workhorse kit. Granted I spend a bit on my bike , however it’s my pride and joy.
I totally agree with you, I bought bike stands off Lidl and Halfords, usually at sale prices and never had a problem with them! Kit wise, I buy all my bib shorts etc and jersey's off Aliexpress not the dirt cheap ones but what I perceive as better quality! Usually surpass branded with quality! Bought some " Sidebike" Carbon shoes and they're as good if not better than western branded! I also dabble with a bit of Siroko, but for both I watch the sizes as they're seemingly designed for midgets! 😂 I've had stuff from Castelli et al, mostly over priced shite that lasts 5 minutes! No more!
@@aveedub7403 jerseys* (plural, no apostrophe, same as "shorts")
If you think Park Tool stands are bad, you're a clown. I've had one for easily 6 years and it's excellent. Vastly better than the cheap one it replaced.
I think you meant to say, "7 Products I Assume Are Most Loved by ALL Cycling Journalists". Clearly, you have no clue what ALL cycling journalists like, nor have you even tried to find out." Maybe you're confused about what "all" means.