Poaching Strava KOMs on a 15lb Super Bike
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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Fun video, a tribute to what it means to be into cycling just because. Nabbing that KOM gets you nothing outside of Strava, and my watching you do it gets me even less. Yet here we all are. Love it.
SO TRUE! YET HERE WE ALL ARE!
The KOMs are too hard to get (aside from the back alley ones that nobody does), so I live vicariously through Jeff.
I see it time and time again..Where there is a comment that is just as good as the video..Nice..
Jeff, just wanted to let you know that the content you put out is top notch, the best cycling content imo ❤️
Thank you!
my man when he fell over unclipped at the end. dedication!
would love to see a video with slow-mo sprint mechanics ... maybe multiple riders and how their styles and position vary ... from different 3rd person angles ... i find watching sprinters sprint from a front view incredible helpful in dialing in coordination and timing
ask and you shall receive!
@@NorCalCycling to go along with that, I would love to see you go over where your hips are in-between the saddle and the bars. Like do you want to focus on keeping your hips back to engage more hamstring and glute, or the body way forward over the bars to perhaps get lower but be more quad dominant as a consequence. (Same question for out of the saddle climbing actually)
@@SamBice that’s a great shout. Position on the bike, and where to place your centre of gravity. The difference in handlebar width too? There’s a trend to go narrower but even Cav rides 42’s for more leverage in the sprint
@@NorCalCycling I too would love to see a video on specific sprint training - mechanics, big gear starts etc etc and how to program sprint training effectively in to your overall training blocks
I'd love to see the actual video of you riding up the segment!
With data.
I considered it, but i feared the backlash of wearing a heavy / unaero gopro lol
@@NorCalCycling Does a chest mount still cause that much extra drag due to disturbing more air, since it doesn't increase your frontal profile at all?
Being from the UK I love/miss the hill climbing scene. Would love to see you just go balls out and create the ultimate KOM killer bike.
Same
KOM killer bike has more to do with the KOM killer rider!
More of these - let’s see some Marin. Hawk Hill, Paradise Loop TT, and just about anything Jovanni has around Stinson Beach and Mt. Tam
By the way just released yesterday a KOM challenge vidding KOMs around downtown Austin for more competition next year if anyone can beat.
Content on equipment has been great! Would love to see you talk about the kit you wear. Especially how souke stacks up against rapha since one is seen as affordable and the other is seen as premium. A deep dive into their different ranges of clothing would be great as well and us viewers would be able to make a better choice when it comes to cycling kit purchases. Videos are amazing keep it up
"I am not doing that again." Sometimes, I realize I'm avoiding a segment after I rode it superhard for a KOM (mostly rather unknown gravel sections in my case). The memory of pain keeps me away from it, I won't even ride it at easy pace :D
I love that you got Phil involved in this, his channel is great and between you and him I watch a lot of videos while riding my bike in the studio.
Great cameo from Phil.. ie.. "Please don't take this from me!" Hurry back to the computer to see if I got the segment takes me back to the days before live segments on Garmin. It was like Christmas, when I found out if I got the KOM or not.
Being a regular rider of Shannon, this bike choice is good. Shannon really only pitches up for the last little bit. Next attempt should be hicks road. Loving the videos btw!
Haha..yeah Hicks is a whole different level of pain.
Great seeing you ride roads I know as an Almaden-based trail runner who rides occasionally. Hope to see you flying up Mt. Umunhum soon.
30 to 42 rims are probably ideal. aero drag is dominant over resistance drag after 16 km/hr. Yeah, I hate disc brakes too, Jeff. They create more rubbing, they're heavier, they're less aero, and their associated parts are more expensive than rim brakes. disc brakes=trash. Absolutely awesome job, Jeff! Your power is a lot better than you think considering the time you were biking and how power becomes exponentially more difficult to crank up as you move up the power bar.
Your editing skills are only second to your bike racing ability. Great vid!
Shaboingboing
You should check out the UK hill climb scene for some bar cutting level weight saving. Some of the bikes they run at nationals are mental
"Power is not great"
Does 455 watts for over 4 minutes
Pretty much what everyone around here though, I guess 😂😅
550 watts for the last 2… geez. I don’t think I can do that for 10 seconds.
@@HIcycles I suppose most people could, tbh. But 2 mins @550w is legit in the pro realm.
@@HIcycles that's my 30 second power, when fresh at least haha.
Pros can do 550 watts for a while. A while longer than 2 minutes haha
Came here to comment for the cookie. I mean, congrats on the KOM, but the nod to Phil had me howling. Great video.
I want a garage tour Cuz that cave looks stellar with the natural light coming in and all the bike parts!
I’d love to see a bare bones bike on the same segment just to see the differences .
Strip it … send it !
i cant believe he didnt just take the water bottle cages off. So much additional drag to save 30 seconds of effort.
30 seconds???? Not a chance. Especially at only that speed
Nice touch that hommage to Phil in the end. I'm sure he must be proud. Cool Bike, KOM & Cookies, what more can a man wish for ?
Well said
The cookies Jeff was eating looked like the little mini chocolate chip cookies you get at Costco. While most assuredly the lumpenproleteriat like us love 2lbs of cookies from a plastic bowl, Phil probably blocked, unfriended, unfollowed, and then petitioned USA Cycling to have Jeff’s racing license revoked for eating such dreck.
Love how Jeff kept it simple.and didn't do some hectic or major changes to.his equipment overall. Love the genuine content!!🔥🔥🔥
I would be substantially more excited if I nabbed that KOM. Nice Jeff!
i was le tired lol, pretty stoked to have this one (for now)
Love your BH Ultralight w/ rim brakes. I have one myself! I just had the drive train upgraded to have 50/34 up front (Rotor chainrings) and 11-34 in the back (Ultegra cassette and derailleur). It weights 7.5 kg with aluminum wheels.
I would have gone for the deeper wheels. You looked like you were going fast.
Wait a second. This video isn't about KOM's. Its about flexing all the dope bikes and accessories you have!!! LOL. Pretty much drooled for the first 5 minutes.
The right wind direction and strength combined with your badassery equals KOm baby!
Definitely do the 'take the front derailleur and seat post + saddle off' video
Bulls Eye on your Back… Here comes Phil 🤔🤪🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴♂️
I like when UA-camrs work together. Phil helps Jeff get a new KOM, then Jeff gives Phil a new KOM to come snipe.
Awesome, here in South Florida we also factor in the weather and wait for the optimal tailwind, if anyone in our group claims they don't then they are lying.....
Very cool to watch. A nice breakdown of something a touch different. Love the whole process.
Great video. Regarding wheels, I believe testing has shown that aero wheels are faster even up steep hills.
Well done on the video. I liked the conversation, learning, effort and the post effort.
Good content as always Jeff - congrats on the KoM. It would be great if one of the smaller brands like Trifox, ICAN or Sava (the tier below Yeoleo, Winspace, Seka) etc. would throw you a bike so you could do a direct comparison with your regular stable bikes and give your thoughts on what is probably a more affordable alternative for many cyclists.
Hopefully they read this, I'd give it a shot
@@NorCalCycling @John: Started to get excited for a second, then saw you were talking about the guys "The tier below" us. :( Well, we're still game to give Jeff a frame to thrash if he's down.
@@WinspaceBikes That was a (albeit long way around) compliment for your brand ( I'm guessing that was you who replied Joe), if I can actually get competitive I have a set of Hypers on my reward list, by so many accounts one of the best wheels out there in the market. Obviously would be great to see Winspace on here too, fair play for offering a frame :-)
Impressive effort. Another thing that would help is to wait for a tail wind day and have a lead out :)
Loving the new production quality! Keep it up, Jeff :D
Love the cameo by Phil. Great video.
I almost audibly gasped when I saw that bike hit the ground drive side down
I know, right? :O
Good job man, I bet that feels great. I have some 3rd, 4th, and 5th trophies and I think a few other top tens in my area but I use an entry level mountain bike (Giant Talon 4, 2021) that weighs about 32lbs or 14.5kg even with my carbon bars. Interestingly my only 3rd place medal is on a big hill right next to my house on my commute to and from work, max grade is 7.2% but the avg is 1.7%. Sometimes I like to imagine what it would be like to take an Orbea Orca Aero M30 or Giant TCR advanced pro disc or CAAD13 up that hill... I had a dream I finally hit Place Order on that Orbea superbike... someday...
Not that there’s anything wrong with the practice, but glad you did this effort honorably without leadout pacers.
Lot of local KOMs near me were done as team efforts, which should be separate category. First world problem, I know.
Motor paced is right out.
Surprised by the choise of turbo cottons, other tires has lower rolling resistance and are also lighter. Vittoria Corsa Speed g+2.0 or GP5k seems like the obvious choises.
Do we want the kamakazi bike build... Chopping/grinding/removing everything that isn't absolutely required. Does a hipster patron a coffee shop? You damn right!! I for sure want to see it!
Not by much: 5sec. Power was down: 455w. Smashed it.
I would love to see you challenge the uphill sections of Redwood and Pinehurst (Oakland Hills) on a totally stripped down climbing setup. The uphill segment at the beginning of Pinehurst has over 226k attempts!
Nice KOM mate, would love to see a fully spec'd out lightweight bike from you! Would be insane! 🇦🇺
More of this! There are so many good KOMs in Nor Cal worth poaching. South Bay has a good one, Willow Springs Road.
the camera man knows whats up
we want to see the video with the lightest bike possible
pls make it happened
Wouldnt deeper section be faster ? I mean the gradient is low and you can maintain a good speed, Aero gains should be stronger than Weight gain
Yes you're right, it's not until around 6% to 7% where weight becomes more of a factor. Would be interesting to see Jeff have another go with some deep wheels...
Dude I haven't watched the full video yet, but I got to tell you, that your video game has changed so drastially compared to a few years prior. Good job!
Great video, I'd definitely watch you taking down KoMs on a no seat post, cut bars, no brakes, Kom Killer bike.
Here for the KOM hunting without a saddle
I'm visiting the area next week, and if the weather cooperates, I'll be riding Shannon (just much slower!).
555 for 2 mins is close to tour if not tour level. very nice
Agree with Jeff with the setup not going crazy about weight savings lol..
It should still be a "bike"
really liked this one; the prep and then the execution
“We have…”
Sorry not “we”, just you. 🤣
Anyway, have been enjoying your content, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!
That moment you're sponsored by Specialized so you can't even get a top $$$ "climbing KOM bike" to drop under the 6,8kg UCI limit :)))
Sick edit up the KOM!
Well, the strava “king” is on the gas and you know it too😂
If your main goal was to go as fast as possible in this hill, you should have gone with tubular tires/rims instead!
I kinda laughed at the 15lb bike thing. I built my china carbon frame bike with sram red stuff I picked up 2nd hand, for $1700. It weighs 14.7lbs with pedals and a power meter.
Yes but he's got the privilege of lugging disc brakes uphill 😀
Do the lightest bike segment you talked about. Love to see what you come up with. Great job by the way!
Jeff your voice is a music in our ears
Congrats and thanks for the info on the wheels!
Shannon and Kennedy. My favorite short climbs. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I really never understood the need some have to hold KOM... If I get a crown sure I like it but I don't go out of my way to get them back or setup a ride outside solely to go after them ...
To each ones own I guess, still this was interesting content.
It is such a fun video to watch! time to upgrade my bike for the same setup! thanks!
hey, do you always keep the bikes in the garage? i feel like you have a pretty decent following by now and definitely a pricey collection, I'd watch out..the thieves are everywhere. cheers for the great content
Beating Phil Gaimon is quite an achievement. Way to go, NorCal Cycling! Live your content
Great content Jeff - it all makes sense to me now 😁 just wish I could discipline myself a bit more - however, a bit difficult at 63 years old! 😂keep riding, keep posting
this video format is super cool!
I wanna see that video where you remove the seatpost, Jeff!
Kom hunting is always fun you should make more of these type of vids!
Good job on the kom but how do u condition urself to maintain that high of power for that duration? Y didnt u use skinnier tires like a 23c?
the cut on 1:56 was sexy. the production is really getting to a new level, i really hope the investment is going to pay off.
Drone footage is on point. Congrats on the KOM.
Thanks!
Never been so fast....even not on my bike
I did the same thing once except i used a super old mountain bike and didnt even come close to beating any KOM in my area.
Next stop: Page Mill!
On such a climb (short and fast), wouldn't the aero benefits be superior to the weight benefits ? So wouldn't deeper (but heavier) wheels more efficient ?
i just got a bike off offerup that weighs 14lbs for 600$, it was a rare find, and from an italian luxury brand.
idk if under 15lb means superbike :/
Finally a video that the non-crit racing Fred's can relate to: trying for Strava KOMs on a $15k bike
Those Trader Joes cookies negate all money I spend to save weight on my bike.
I think some more wacky equipment content where you go tackle KOMs or other fun rides on just absolutely uncompromisingly min/maxed and optimized bikes would be awesome
The truth is out! Jeff is a climby-sprinty boy!
Best way to get a KOM is just draft a box truck faster than KOM pace
would've helped towards the bottom but once the road tilts up to ~10% drafting doesn't mean a whole lot
Nice filming; nice editing; nice solo KOM. ;)
Wow. Carbon. "Aero". Disc brakes. Computer. Freehub sound. Electronic shift. Weight. Manufactured where......?
sick dude fuckin smashed it. super prestigious bad smasher. you should do more kom videos. or you and phil can head to head race. shit make sure you enter into the hillclimb world championship that he's running. 40 thousand attempts? thats fuckin insane
Great solid effort... Well done 👍
Did you know tan-walled tires seem to be lighter than same-model black ones? Francis Cade did a video on it recently. Super weird.
its transparaent walled thats why, the black takes more dye / material
I think we need a Fixey kom
red bull bay climb!!! closest i'll come to that lol
At those speeds the deeper wheels would definitely be faster than the lighter set. No question.
I’m waiting to see some rage from the rim brake lovers “would be faster without disc brakes” hahaha
Not rage just facts 😘
@@g33m33 I knew I had it coming my way haha 😉
would have like to see go-pro video of the climb from your perspective overlaid with power, speed heartrate, numbers. Maybe a map showing where you are. Just like the race footage.
agreed I should've worn the chesty, even though i would have received 100 comments about how un-aero / heavy it is lol
@@NorCalCycling I mean, if you can win P/1/2 events and Alviso with a GoPro, SURELY you could take down a KOM with one on ;-)
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Woah that was some gcn level of quality. Nice!
Great video. If you could just have one set of wheels, what would you have?
Can’t believe you did that without a draft
4:58 yeah, definitely do that 🎯