Channel Title: Gravel Cyclist Channel Description: #OGGravel GravelCyclist.com No BS Independent Gravel Bike / Wheelset / Gruppo Reviews: Ride & Travel Experiences: Enjoying the scenery, and having fun! From the viewpoint of an Aussie bloke with a 40-hour a week job, just like you. Join JOM of Gravel Cyclist as he travels the USA and the rest of the world. Along the way, you'll see JOM riding and reviewing all manner of bikes in his ride and race experience videos, along with everything else happening on the GravelCyclist.com website. Race and ride reports, stories, product reviews, and the gravel cycling events calendar. Check out JOM's original video archives at: http://youtube.com/user/cyclesdejom http://vimeo.com/antipodean <video> Stinner Carrizo Select Bike Review, an American All-Road Bike Description: Stinner Carrizo Select Review: "Inspired by the rugged beauty of Carrizo Plain National Monument, the Carrizo Select embodies the true spirit of adventure. Built to handle any terrain, this all-road bike offers a smooth, responsive ride that grows with your skills. Handcrafted from premium steel, the Carrizo Select blends the performance and durability of our Select Series with the versatile, exploration-ready design of the Carrizo. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to take your cycling to the next level, this bike promises reliable performance and lasting enjoyment—at an unbeatable value." - https://alnk.to/apTSJkB (Stinner Frameworks Website / Affiliate Link) "The Carrizo “Select” is handcrafted, powder coated, and assembled in Santa Barbara from lightweight Columbus Zona steel tubing. It comes complete with a SRAM Apex AXS 12-speed drivetrain. With a max tire clearance of 40mm, the Carrizo will be at home on both paved and offroad rides. Fender mounts and room for three water bottles make the Carrizo a true workhorse ready for year-round riding. An Easton cockpit and DT Swiss wheels round out the package, providing trusted parts throughout the build. Stinner Frameworks utilizes common standards throughout the bike for easy maintenance, futureproofing, and serviceability." In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew provides a review of the Stinner Frameworks Carrizo Select. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to the Stinner Carrizo Select 0:30 The Carrizo Select Stock Offering 1:18 Stinner Carrizo Select Technical Specs 3:59 SRAM Apex AXS Groupset 6:06 Stinner Carrizo Select Riding Experience 10:01 Closing 10:36 General Madness Links of Interest: Stinner Frameworks (affiliate link) - https://alnk.to/apTSJkB SRAM Apex AXS Drivetrain Review - https://youtu.be/9Wl8lc2a9H8 White Industries Factory Tour - https://youtu.be/tf-iOkCYnQI Gravel Bike Tyre / Tire Pressure Guidelines - https://wp.me/p4V4se-6m3 Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> My Top 5 Gravel Bikes of 2024 (I've ridden heaps of bikes) Description: JOM of Gravel Cyclist has been at this madness since 2006, way before the mainstream cycling media had ever heard of gravel cycling, gravel bikes, etc. Like many people watching this video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist has a full-time job. Between that, his partner, owning a home, and everything else, JOM does a lot of juggling producing the content you see on the Gravel Cyclist YouTube Channel & social media. JOM considers himself fortunate to have built relationships over the years with manufacturers, who send him the bikes you see on this channel / website to review. During that time, we've seen bike standards, come, go and stay, some good, and some bad. JOM's style is authentic and no BS, something seldom in cycling media nowadays. For the sort of bikes that JOM prefers to ride; a speedier bike he can throw around the place a bit, but adding to that, a bike that's more adventurous, leaning towards traversing dodgy terrain. One thing JOM isn't into is bike packing, he's more of a credit card packing kind of cyclist. Top 5 Gravel Bikes for 2024: Time ADHX 45: "Riders that spend the majority of their time on unimproved roads will appreciate the volume and traction offered by a 45c tire. Gravel-oriented frames achieve the necessary tire clearance by thinning and lengthening the seatstays & chainstays and widening the crown of the fork. The resulting increase in frame deflection paired with the vibration absorption and traction of larger tires make light work of rough roads even as they render the ADHX 45 less suited to asphalt." - https://timebicycles.com Officina Battaglin Pave: "Explore new terrains with the Battaglin Pavé, a gravel bike that redefines versatility and performance. Inspired by our Power+ EVO model, the Pavé is meticulously crafted with a custom-drawn Columbus GB81 steel tubeset, tailored specifically to meet Officina Battaglin’s exact standards." - https://officinabattaglin.com No. 22 Bicycles Drifter Adventure: "Starting with our award-winning Drifter, the Drifter Adventure is for riders seeking more. Additional tire clearance and compatibility for 1X drivetrains only allows the Drifter Adventure to run larger tires to take your adventures further off the beaten path." - https://22bicycles.com Pivot Cycles Vault: "The new Vault isn’t just a bike; it's an invitation to explore the world on your terms. With its lightweight build, inspiring handling & expanded sizing, the Vault stands out as a leader in the gravel market. Designed for riders who demand versatility & performance without compromising comfort, the Vault lets you find your freedom & get lost in the adventure." - https://pivotcycles.com Framework Bicycles Custom Gravel Bike: "The only parameters that matter, are yours. The heart of our process is a deeply integrated CAD/CAM system which links a parametric model of your bike to our CNC mills to carve with precision not possible from the competition." - https://frameworkbicycles.com Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Background to JOM of GC 0:36 Riding all over Planet Earth 1:10 The Sort of Bicycle I like Riding 1:40 My Top 5 Gravel Bikes of 2024 2:07 Time ADHX 45 Gravel Bike 3:33 Officina Battaglin Pave 4:53 No 22 Bicycles Drifter Adventure 6:15 Pivot Cycles Vault 7:33 Not a lot of Budget Bikes in 2024 7:54 Framework Bicycles Custom Gravel Bike 9:21 Closing 9:50 General Madness! Links of Interest: Time Bicycles - https://timebicycles.com Time ADHX 45 Review - https://youtu.be/QGPdpKI4AWs Officina Battaglin Website - https://officinabattaglin.com Officina Battaglin Factory Tour - https://youtu.be/Sl1d1gOystc Officina Battaglin Pave Review - https://youtu.be/yge6FyE44-s Number 22 Bicycles Website - 22bicycles.com Number 22 Drifter Adventure Build Video - https://youtu.be/Vl6ijcO_dns Pivot Cycles Website - https://pivotcycles.com Pivot Cycles Vault First Look Video - https://youtu.be/igG_epZjELg Framework Bicycles Website - https://frameworkbicycles.com Framework Bicycles Custom Gravel Bike Review - https://youtu.be/UlXSB5Inr-A Framework Bicycles Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frameworkbikes/?hl=en Shimano GRX Di2 12 Speed Review - https://youtu.be/_gRgvpOlNmI Campagnolo Ekar GT Review - https://youtu.be/8YsCMn934VI Mavic Allroad S Wheelset Review - https://youtu.be/0CgwkXLUy0A Logos epoche Wheelset Review - https://youtu.be/Jnya5cdEpLw Routewerks Handlebar Bag Review - https://youtu.be/Co4lWe1z9Cs Gravel Bike Tyre / Tire Pressure Guidelines - https://wp.me/p4V4se-6m3 Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> Gravel Events You Should Know About: SE USA Description: Gravel Cycling Events that you should know about, Southeastern USA. Not Corporate, Not Expensive, in some cases, Free, in what we like to call around here, 100% legit grass roots, not just calling themselves grass roots. More to come soon from other regions of the USA, and possibly outside of the USA. Stay tuned... Enjoy - JOM, Founder of Gravel Cyclist Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:43 NFFGS - Gainesville, Florida & Surrounds 1:49 Singletrack Samurai - Florida & Georgia 2:31 Laughing Donkey - Tifton, Georgia 3:04 Homegrown Gravel Adventure - Franklin, Georgia 3:32 Dirty Pecan - Monticello, Florida 4:25 Thomasville Clay Road Classic - Thomasville, Georgia 5:04 Gravel Roll - Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina 5:32 Chainbuster Racing - Alabama, Georgia 6:05 Wild Chicken 100 - Fitzgerald, Georgia 6:41 Southern Cross - Dahlonega, Georgia 7:26 Hellhole Gravel Grind - Cordesville, South Carolina 8:13 Pisgah Productions - North Carolina 9:17 Gravel Revival - Tennessee 9:49 Mississippi Gravel Cup 10:23 Rouge Roubaix - St Francisville, Louisiana 11:32 Closing 12:21 General Madness Links of Interest: North Florida Freeride Gravel Series - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Singletrack Samurai - https://www.singletracksamurai.com Laughing Donkey Invitational 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/events/377801521707749 Homegrown Gravel Adventure - https://homegrowngravel.com Dirty Pecan - https://dirtypecan.com Thomasville Clay Road Classic - https://www.thomasvilleclayroadclassic.com Gravel Roll - https://gravelroll.com Chainbuster Racing - https://chainbusterracing.com Wild Chicken 100 - https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Wild-Chicken-100-100057116933269/ Southern Cross - https://mountaingoatadventures.com/southernx Hellhole Gravel Grind Stage Race - https://www.mtpleasantvelo.org/hellhole-gravel-grind-stage-race Pisgah Productions - https://pisgahproductions.com Gravel Revival - https://gravelrevival.com Mississippi Gravel Cup - https://www.ordinaryepics.com/ms-gravel-cup Rouge Roubaix - https://www.rougeroubaix.com Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Gravel Bike Tire / Tyre Pressure Guidelines - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-tech/gravel-bike-tyre-tire-pressure-guidelines-by-enve-composites/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> Gravel Cycling in North Scottsdale, Arizona Description: This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended in North Scottdale, Arizona, USA North Scottsdale, Arizona: "Prosperous North Scottsdale is known for its refined spas, classy wine bars and steakhouses, and shopping plazas with luxury boutiques, like Market Street at DC Ranch and La Mirada. The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Taliesin West complex houses an architecture school and offers tours. Nearby, McDowell Mountain Regional Park is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails." - Google In this video, JOM is joined by some good mates out of Gainesville, Florida, and a local rider, Chris, for a fun ride taking in Brown's Ranch Trailhead, and other locations. JOM was riding the fabulous No. 22 Drifter Adventure Titanium bike, review coming later. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to North Scottsdale, Arizona 0:24 Entering Brown's Ranch Trailhead 2:08 Heading towards Tonto Hills 3:23 Things found by the side of the road 4:08 Welcome to Tonto Hills 4:35 Return to Brown's Ranch Trailhead 5:58 Returning to the start in North Scottsdale 6:10 Closing 6:41 General Madness Links of Interest: How to Create Amazing & Fun Gravel Routes! - https://youtu.be/uMG4rYD4O2Y North Florida Freeride Gravel Series - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Gravel Bike Tire / Tyre Pressure Guidelines - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-tech/gravel-bike-tyre-tire-pressure-guidelines-by-enve-composites/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> Goodbye 2024, Roll on 2025. Thank you! Description: If you're new to the Gravel Cyclist YouTube Channel / GravelCyclist.com and its related social media entities, welcome! I'm JOM aka Jayson, JOM represents my initials and the name I go by on this channel. Should you happen to meet me in person, please call me Jayson. Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone who has watched my videos in 2024, and all of the years leading up to this moment, along with the content I pump out to GravelCyclist.com, and social media on Instagram and Facebook. Like many of you, I'm a regular person who holds down a full time job, and what you see here, is the content I produce in my not so copious spare time. It's a juggling act for sure, but I love sharing my ride experiences, and of course my reviews and insights into gravel bikes, wheelsets, groupsets, and related equipment. My content is very different to the full time cycling journalists proliferating the gravel cycling landscape nowadays, I think you'll find it a lot more relatable. When I began riding on the gravelly road less travelled way back in about 2007, there were no gravel specific bikes, we mostly rode cross bikes, tyres were pretty narrow at about 34mm with just one or two choices, and as for groupsets, basically bodged road groupsets often with modified chainrings. It has been great seeing all of these changes over the years relating to tech developments, from tubeless tyres to wider tyres, increased tyre clearance for frames and forks, electronic shifting in gnarly conditions, to navigational devices. One of my favorite innovations, navigation devices such as those by Garmin, who truly brought on-bike navigation to market with the original Garmin 705. Thank you, Garmin, and my friends at RidewithGPS.com, who I use exclusively to plan out all of my routes; I love designing my own routes, getting lost and found again is part of the fun! 2024 took me to my Aussie homeland from New South Wales to South Australia, my home city of Adelaide, and back again to the United States where I make my home nowadays. I had many further amazing adventures in 2024 riding in states such as South Dakota with my friends at Trek Travel, and elsewhere in states such as Indiana, Virgina, Maryland, Massachusetts, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Nevada, California, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, and of course, North Florida. For 2025, I'll continue to share my gravel cycling ride experience videos, and of course, my real world, no BS gravel bike reviews, where I actually thrash the pants off the bikes, vs riding them for 40 miles and calling it a review. All of my reviews are unpaid, and I thank the manufacturers I've dealt with in 2024 and beyond, for giving me an opportunity to review their bikes. You'll also be seeing appearances by my partner, aka Lady Gravel Cyclist, and those two dogs who keep running in an out of camera poolside; Tuesday and Dixie certainly make life interesting. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:22 A Little History 2:29 2024 Happenings 3:07 2025 Is Going to be Fabulous 4:37 Time to Wrap Up 2024 5:17 General Madness Links of Interest: Castelli Cycling Website - https://castellicycling.com Orange Seal Website - https://orangeseal.com Garmin Website - https://garmin.com RidewithGPS Website - https://ridewithgps.com Trek Travel Website - https://TrekTravel.com How to Create Amazing & Fun Gravel Routes! - https://youtu.be/uMG4rYD4O2Y North Florida Freeride Gravel Series - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Gravel Bike Tire / Tyre Pressure Guidelines - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-tech/gravel-bike-tyre-tire-pressure-guidelines-by-enve-composites/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> New Year's Day 2025 Gravel Ride: Kicking It Off Right! Description: Welcome to 2025, and what better way to begin the New Year with a fantastic mixed-surface ride experience! Many thanks to our good friend, Todd, for a cracking route with cracking weather across 100kms of sublime roads, and almost traffic free. This ride experience took place in the USA home city the Gravel Cyclist Crew, Gainesville, Florida. We are very blessed to be able ride year round, particularly enjoyable during the months of December to March. Beyond that, things get a bit hot and steamy, but you cannot have it all! Enjoy - JOM, Founder of Gravel Cyclist Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to 2025! 0:32 The Ride Begins 1:25 Excellent Day for a Relaxing Cruise 5:06 Closing 5:51 General Madness Links of Interest: Wheeltop EDS GeX Build Video with the Lynskey GR300 - https://youtu.be/cgszjeEnm1s Top 5 Gravel Bikes of 2024 - https://youtu.be/1a7tL1XWBAY How to Create Amazing & Fun Gravel Routes! - https://youtu.be/uMG4rYD4O2Y North Florida Freeride Gravel Series - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Gravel Bike Tire / Tyre Pressure Guidelines - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-tech/gravel-bike-tyre-tire-pressure-guidelines-by-enve-composites/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> Affordable 1x Electronic Shifting: Wheeltop EDS GeX Gravel Build Description: Wheeltop EDS GeX Wireless 3-14 Speed 1x Groupset for Gravel: "Compared to a mechanical derailleur, the Wheeltop Electronic Derailleur allows you to switch speeds easily." The system provides compatibility for any cassette, from 3 speed, to 14 speed. All of this is accomplished inside the Wheeltop App. Learn more about this system at https://wheeltop.us/products/wheeltop-eds-gex?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=KOL&utm_campaign=+Gravel+Cyclist Who is Wheeltop?: "WheelTop is a renowned manufacturer of high-quality bicycle transmission components. Established in 1951, our focus has always been on delivering best-in-class bicycle parts, such as cranksets, cassette sprockets, and derailleurs, among others. Over the past three decades, we have built long-standing partnerships with major bike producers, supplying global OEM bicycle brands." - https://wheeltop.us/products/wheeltop-eds-gex?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=KOL&utm_campaign=+Gravel+Cyclist More about Wheeltop EDS Gex: "Bluetooth and ANT (Adaptive Network Topology) ensure a stable wireless connection between the controller and derailleurs, offering a responsive, smooth, and precise gear shift. Wireless design makes installation easier and offers an untethered ride." "The lP67 rating enables confident cycling in rainy weather, crossing streams, and cleaning the device, with water immersion resistance of up to 1m for 30 minutes, ensuring worry-free rides." EDS GeX has two cage lengths: 75mm (11-46T) and 93mm (11-51T): "Two Cage Lengths ensure a perfect fit for every rider, enhancing comfort and stability. Choose the appropriate length based on your bike’s dimensions to minimize fatigue and improve control, resulting in a more efficient and enjoyable ride." In this video, Pete of Brickyard Bike Co. of Phenix City, Alabama, builds the Wheeltop EDS GeX 1x wireless groupset with a Lynskey GR300 gravel bike frame / fork. Additional parts provided by FSA (Full Speed Ahead). Thank you for these companies for their support of this project. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Inside the Wheeltop EDX GeX Box & Weights 2:09 Running Brake Housings inside the Lynskey GR300 & Brake Fitting 3:14 Sizing the Lynskey Fork Steerer Tube 3:46 Cutting the Lynskey Fork Steerer Tube 6:15 Fitting the FSA Handlebar 6:31 FSA Bottom Bracket Installation 7:31 FSA Crankset Installation 10:48 Pedals 11:37 FSA Brake Rotor Installation 11:46 EDS GeX Shifters & Brake Calipers 13:03 Mount the Rear Wheeltop EDS GeX Rear Derailleur 13:50 Install the Wheels & Setup the Brakes 14:42 Sizing the Shimano Chain 16:55 Initial Shifting & Wheeltop App 18:29 Fine Tuning Derailleur Shifting with Wheeltop App 19:22 Shifting Nicely 19:51 Handlebar Tape Wrapping 20:46 Closing 21:40 General Madness Links of Interest: Brickyard Bike Co. - https://brickyardbikeco.com Wheeltop Website (Affiliate Link) - https://wheeltop.us/products/wheeltop-eds-gex?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=KOL&utm_campaign=+Gravel+Cyclist Wheeltop EDS TDX Feature Video - https://youtu.be/yC4m3DpDQHM Lynskey PRO GR Titanium Gravel Bike - Long Term Review - https://youtu.be/GzrOUoY7PYo Lynskey Performance - https://lynskeyperformance.com Vision - https://visiontechusa.com FSA - https://fullspeedahead.com Number 22 Drifter Adventure Build Video with SRAM Red XPLR 13-Speed - https://youtu.be/Vl6ijcO_dns Mixing 12-Speed Cassettes: Shimano, Campagnolo, SRAM - https://youtu.be/iL3gIIEWPUk Replace SRAM Flattop Chain with KMC X12: Great with Shimano Too! - https://youtu.be/OsnoP4-TKj4 North Florida Freeride Gravel Series - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Gravel Bike Tyre / Tire Pressure Guidelines - https://wp.me/p4V4se-6m3 Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> Challenging Cycling in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona Description: This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended in the Sonoran Desert, between Phoenix & Tucson, Arizona, USA Sonoran Desert: "The Sonoran Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Sonora) is a hot desert and ecoregion in North America that covers the northwestern Mexican states of Sonora, Baja California, and Baja California Sur, as well as part of the Southwestern United States (in Arizona and California). It is the hottest desert in both Mexico and the United States. It has an area of 260,000 square kilometers (100,000 sq mi)." - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonoran_Desert In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew solo rides the Pure Sonoran route designed by the Dirty Freehub (https://dirtyfreehub.org). This route is deceivingly easy early on, but due to the ever changing nature of mixed-surface cycling, conditions become very challenging later in the route. It is suggested you do not ride this route solo. This area is remote and desolate, and there is no cell phone coverage. Water is available near the trailhead seen in this video. JOM was riding the fabulous No. 22 Drifter Adventure Titanium bike, review coming later. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to the Sonoran Desert, Arizona! 0:27 No. 22 Drifter Adventure Review Bike 1:16 Cow Crossing 2:19 Easy Going Thus Far 3:12 Snake Rescue 4:57 Welcome to the Arizona Trail 5:22 Trail Maintenance 6:27 Plenty of Singletrack 7:30 Sandy Conditions 8:02 Tough Doubletrack 9:39 ATV's Beat Up the Roads 10:54 Return to Pavement 11:26 Closing 12:13 General Madness Links of Interest: Dirty Freehub - https://dirtyfreehub.org Pure Sonoran Route (pay attention to the difficulty of this route, particularly towards the later half) - https://dirtyfreehub.org/routes/arizona/pure-sonoran/ No. 22 Drifter Adventure Review Bike - https://youtu.be/Vl6ijcO_dns How to Create Amazing & Fun Gravel Routes! - https://youtu.be/uMG4rYD4O2Y North Florida Freeride Gravel Series - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Gravel Bike Tire / Tyre Pressure Guidelines - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-tech/gravel-bike-tyre-tire-pressure-guidelines-by-enve-composites/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> Look E-765 Gravel Bike FIRST LOOK Description: Look E-765 Gravel Bike: "Discover a world of adventure with the E-765 Gravel. Engineered to redefine off-road excitement, this bike combines the nimble agility of a traditional gravel bike with the exhilarating speed of the advanced Fazua Ride 60 drive unit. With a lightweight carbon frame, generous tire clearance and inherent comfort from the tarmac to the trails, it is ready to answer your desire for discovery." - https://lookcycle.com "A true reflection of LOOK’s commitment to elegance and performance, the E-765 Gravel invites you to conquer steep climbs, embrace new horizons and embark on unforgettable journeys with friends. Leave the day-to-day behind and discover the pure joy of exploration." In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew presents a quick first look at the Look E-765 Gravel Bike. A review will be coming later, mostly presented by JOM's partner, Lady Gravel Cyclist. Stay tuned for the review! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Unboxing the Look E-765 Gravel Bike 1:32 First Look at the Look 6:54 Closing 7:12 General Madness Links of Interest: Look Cycle - https://lookcycle.com Look 765 Gravel RS Review - https://youtu.be/jW7aQfi0l4w SRAM APEX AXS & Mechanical Groupsets - https://youtu.be/fYCS6MwJW_A North Florida Freeride Gravel Series - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Gravel Bike Tyre / Tire Pressure Guidelines - https://wp.me/p4V4se-6m3 Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> $600 SRAM Red XPLR 13 Speed Cassette Description: SRAM Red XPLR XG-1391 Cassette: "As the terrain gets tougher and the pace gets faster, you need the right range to keep moving and the best steps between gears to keep up. The 460% range of the RED XPLR XG-1391 13-speed cassette gives you the climbing gears you crave on gravel and the tight jumps you need on spicy sprints. Enjoy the highest shift quality on even the roughest roads thanks to optimized shift features on each cog, all from a cassette that weighs only 288gm." - https://sram.com In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew provides a close-up look at the expensive, key component cassette that makes up the SRAM Red XPLR 13 Speed Gravel Drivetrain. Review coming later! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to SRAM XG 1391 13 Speed Cassette 0:59 Close Up Look at the SRAM XG 1391 2:37 Feedback & Suggestions for SRAM 3:38 Closing 4:11 General Madness Links of Interest: SRAM Website - https://sram.com No. 22 Drifter Adventure with Red XPLR AXS & Zipp 303 XPLR SW - https://youtu.be/7jWE8_WPfaY SRAM Red XPLR AXS 13 Speed Build with No. 22 Drifter Adventure - https://youtu.be/Vl6ijcO_dns First Ride on the No. 22 Drifter Adventure: Alabama Gravel - https://youtu.be/r5anNjIQiQo Officina Battaglin Pave' Steel Gravel Bike: First Look - https://youtu.be/9FwPL-uRNTI Gravel Bike Tyre / Tire Pressure Guidelines - https://wp.me/p4V4se-6m3 NFFGS - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> Wheeltop EDS GeX Shifting Description: Quick look at the Wheeltop wireless shifting GeX 1x gravel-specific drivetrain. Detailed no BS review coming later, using several different cassette speeds and more. In this presentation, SRAM Force XPLR 10-44T cassette with Shimano 12 speed chain. IMHO, working nicely 👌 For those unaware, this drivetrain works with cassettes from 3 to 14 speed, wild stuff! Many thanks to Pete of Brickyard Bike Co. for working with me on the build, Lynskey Performance (GR300 frame and fork), and Full Speed Ahead for the support on this super interesting project. #gravelcycling #gravel #gravelroads #gravelbikes #gravelcyclist #wheeltop #lynskeyperformance #fullspeedahead </video> <video> ENVE Fray Review on EVERY Road: The Best All Road Bike? Description: ENVE Fray Long-Term Review: "All Road or Endurance – call it what you want. The Fray is for riders who want speed, versatility, and max performance – infused with a World Tour pedigree the Fray inspires exploration" - https://alnk.to/5Faahxh (commission link to ENVE, costs you nothing). Three Color Options: Salt (White), Ash (Gray), Venom (Yellowish metallic). "The Definite All Road Machine. Modern road riders demand versatile durability, in-frame storage, tire clearance, precise fit, and much more." The Fray features: * Geometry optimized for 31-35mm tires * Tire clearance for up to 700 x 40 (1X Only), 700 x 38 (2X) * Lightweight and durable carbon construction through ENVE's Material Optimized Design process * Internal routing using ENVE's IN-Route System and components * 1x or 2x drivetrain compatibility * Threaded T47 bottom bracket (BB not included) * SRAM UDH * ENVE Cargo Box and Bags (in-frame storage) * Fender compatibility * Aerodynamic tube shapes and design * A la carte build options In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist Crew provides a deep look at the standout features of the ENVE Fray, and the real-world riding experience... on all manner of road surfaces. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to the ENVE Fray 1:21 Meet the ENVE Fray 2:59 Key Features of the ENVE Fray 5:24 Lots of Aero Optimization 7:41 Fray Drivetrain Compatibility 8:38 ENVE Fray Riding Experience 14:09 Closing 14:40 General Madness! Links of Interest: ENVE Website - https://alnk.to/5Faahxh (commission link to ENVE, costs you nothing). ENVE MOG: Competition, Exploration, Adventure - https://youtu.be/DX1CKNZRccg Dark Speed Works Website - https://darkspeedworks.com Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Multi-Tool System - https://youtu.be/VPnyqiRXzqs Gravel Bike Tyre / Tire Pressure Guidelines - https://wp.me/p4V4se-6m3 Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> More Adelaide Hills Gravel Ride: South Australia Description: This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended near Cleland National Park, on the outskirts of Adelaide, South Australia Cleland National Park: South Australia Cleland National Park, formerly Cleland Conservation Park, is a protected area located in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia about 22 kilometres (14 mi) south-east of the Adelaide city centre. It conserves a significant area of natural bushland on the Adelaide Hills face, including Mount Lofty Summit and Waterfall Gully." - https://wikipedia.org "Formerly a conservation park, Cleland was combined with the bordering Eurilla Conservation Park in November 2021 when it was upgraded to the status of national park. The area includes Cleland Wildlife Park, a major tourist attraction, with the draft plan suggesting that the Wildlife Park will be a part of the new Cleland National Park, but this is open to public consultation until late January 2022." In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew solo rides a route that takes in spectacular views of Adelaide's CBD (downtown) and suburbs. By no means are these views easy to attain, the tracks to reach them are steep, bring your low gears!. In this ride adventure, JOM was riding the fantastic Time Cycling ADHX 45, review is linked below. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Cleland National Park! 0:54 The Fun Begins 1:34 Steep as! 2:08 Long Ridge Lookout 2:55 Cleland Wildlife Park 3:22 Heading to Mount Lofty Summit 4:20 Welcome to Mount Lofty Summit 5:43 Mount Lofty Cycleway 6:40 Gravel Tracks that descend towards Adelaide 7:24 Another cracking view of Adelaide 8:20 Closing at Mount Osmond Reserve 8:50 General Madness Links of Interest: Time Bicycles ADHX 45 Review - https://youtu.be/QGPdpKI4AWs How to Create Amazing & Fun Gravel Routes! - https://youtu.be/uMG4rYD4O2Y North Florida Freeride Gravel Series - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Gravel Bike Tire / Tyre Pressure Guidelines - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-tech/gravel-bike-tyre-tire-pressure-guidelines-by-enve-composites/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> Sand Was Expected: Loose Conditions in this part of Florida Description: Welcome to Dunnellon, Florida, a city located in Marion County, better known for nearby Ocala, Florida. "Dunnellon was founded in 1887 two years before the 1889 discovery of phosphate in the area. It was officially incorporated as a city in 1891. The subsequent mining boom, the first of its kind in Florida, lasted until the early 1910s." - https://wikipedia.org "The original mining took place in and around the Rainbow River (then called Blue Run,) using the river's natural flow to transport phosphates. One of the original mining pits is now called the 'Blue Cove' subdivision. Phosphate industry operations began to shift south to the Polk County area, and by the 1960s, Dunnellon's last mine closed." This ride experience began and ended near Dunnellon, Florida. This route is of my own design, utilizing my "How to Create Amazing & Fun Gravel Routes!" video (see the link below). Going into this ride, I expected there may be some sandy conditions, and this route did not disappoint. Nobody like sandy roads, but such is the price of exploring, getting lost, and getting found again. Enjoy - JOM, Founder of Gravel Cyclist Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:43 The Ride Begins 3:36 Dead End Road? 4:18 Tribal Knowledge 5:11 Official Welcome to Dunnellon 5:49 Dunnellon City Hall 6:11 Some Cool Project Cars 7:23 Sandy Roads 8:14 Hike-a-Bike 9:00 UPS Driver 10:15 Withlacoochee Trail 10:58 Withlacoochee River 13:43 Closing 14:26 General Madness Links of Interest: Top 5 Gravel Bikes of 2024 - https://youtu.be/1a7tL1XWBAY Stinner Frameworks Carrizo Select All-Road Review - https://youtu.be/0h8STg0zZp0 Routewerks Handlebar Bar Review - https://youtu.be/Co4lWe1z9Cs How to Create Amazing & Fun Gravel Routes! - https://youtu.be/uMG4rYD4O2Y North Florida Freeride Gravel Series - https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Gravel Bike Tire / Tyre Pressure Guidelines - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-tech/gravel-bike-tyre-tire-pressure-guidelines-by-enve-composites/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video> <video> Officina Battaglin Pave Review: Stunning Italian Steel Gravel Bike That Does Everything Description: Officina Battaglin Pave' Review: An Italian Steel Gravel Bike That Does Everything: "Officina Battaglin’s roots run deep into the history of bike racing. Founded by Giovanni Battaglin, the legendary cyclist capable of winning the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a Espana in just 48 days, Officina Battaglin is dedicated to ensuring that every creation is truly bespoke." - https://officinabattaglin.com Why Steel? "In the era of bicycle technology's obsession with lightness and stiffness, carbon seems to be the only choice when it comes to finding a new bike to explore new road feels." Officina Battaglin Pave': "Explore new terrains with the Battaglin Pavé, a gravel bike that redefines versatility and performance. Inspired by our Power+ EVO model, the Pavé is meticulously crafted with a custom-drawn Columbus GB81 steel tubeset, tailored specifically to meet Officina Battaglin’s exact standards." Features of the Pave': * Columbus GB81 tubing (custom Officina Battaglin specifications) * Deda carbon fork * T47 bottom bracket * 1"1/2 straight head tube with external cups * Disc-brake only * 700x50 maximum tire clearance * Full internal cable routing * Compatible only with 1X groupsets In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist Crew presents his review of the beautiful Officina Battaglin Pave', which includes the real-world riding experience... on every road surface. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to the Officina Battaglin Pave 0:39 Officina Battaglin Company History 1:24 Technical Features of the Officina Battaglin Pave 5:35 Real-World Riding Experience 9:44 Closing 10:30 General Madness! Links of Interest: Officina Battaglin Website - https://officinabattaglin.com Officina Battaglin Factory Tour - https://youtu.be/Sl1d1gOystc Gravel Bike Tyre / Tire Pressure Guidelines - https://wp.me/p4V4se-6m3 Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - https://www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-cycling-routes/ Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - https://www.amazon.com/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=gravelcyclist-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6b862b6af640d29360e2af2a5f17ddc6&camp=1789&creative=9325 Web: http://GravelCyclist.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/GravelCyclist Instagram - http://Instagram.com/GravelCyclist Twitter - http://twitter.com/GravelCyclist </video>

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