The Most Controversial Gravel Bike Upgrade!

So much technology goes from mountain

bike

s to bar

bike

s, from disc brakes to bicycles, it was only a matter of time until suspension entered the conversation that aims to sell salvation in the form of Comfort Control and reduction of noise. fatigue, but what do these promises really mean? it looks like in the real world how much it costs how hard it is to install it won't come out if necessary today we're going to delve into this

controversial

update to see if it's the key to unlocking a greater Adventure Experience, or if it's just an unnecessary complication, wait, it's okay, right off the bat, predictions, what do you think this is?

Which direction are you going? So the bike I'll be using for this project is this mid-level aluminum Canyon Grasle, it has mechanical shifting in the middle. off the road, everything is fine, the only thing I have done is

upgrade

the wheels with these forged Bond Fusion fiber

gravel

wheels which made a big difference on this bike, which I will explain in a moment, but first I have to change this fork original carbon for this Rudy

gravel

suspension fork with rock shock, okay I just have to find the instructions, there are no instructions, well it's a good thing it's not mechanical otherwise this could be difficult, difficult if This is something you are.

If you're interested in doing this, you'll have to check with your bike's builder or manufacturer to make sure it's compatible with your suspension fork, because if it's not, your bike rides like garbage, don't ask me how I know you don't care. . To screw on the adapter, there are some parts I know I need that I don't have and some questions that I don't know and know I need, so let's check with the professionals to make sure of the rest. this is going according to the CRS plan here we go oh thank god Mark I need your help I got you brother what you need part of the reason this is so difficult is because Canyon uses an inch and A4 instead of the standard inch and an eight that a small difference creates a lot of headache, this is becoming a big problem, any ideas, yes, it is one of the problems with shipping direct to Consumer Brands, there is no local Canyon store to pick up this part and It is not a typical size. part that

most

bike shops sell Canyon will probably send you one next week but it's sunny tomorrow and you want to ride a bike son of a bit this is the grown up version of what I'm trying to set up you got that right . the bummer, there is no way I could have achieved this without cycopath, it required more parts, tools and knowledge than I even understood I actually needed the installation of this DIY fork so that it is not firmly in the dii don This category Bring this to the pros, trust me, it's just trust me, okay, let's talk about cost for a moment.

This suspension fork sells for $800.45 add the cost of labor and small parts and you're looking at a steep price. for an improvement on your new platform, but since we are cyclists, the value and price of things do not always follow the same logic as for civilians, let's find out what this has actually done to the bike with the ultimate goal of finding out if this It's something really worth doing, there's rust on this chain, how rude honey, the first thing you'll notice is that putting this fork on your bike will change the angle of the head tube, which makes the bike feel a lot tighter. lazy a little slow but about 10 to 15 minutes in I stopped noticing it, it's nice that this fork has a lockout and it does it surprisingly well, there's barely any give in this thing when it's locked out making it perfect for these mile prerequisites on the highway.

Keep in mind that your average carbon fork weighs about 1 pound and this suspension fork weighs about 3 pounds, which means you're adding 2 pounds of extra weight to your bike, but that might be worth it if you completely transform the bike. riding your bike, which we plan to find out for you and for much of this off-road climbing, I've just left the fork open like I would on a mountain bike, just a little bit more traction and I think it's better to use it there. when you actually stand up you really notice it swaying and moving, to my surprise this guy hasn't hit bottom at all, which is exactly how we like it, ok which way, this is the final era of flying, the high era of flying.

Heart they see something like rounding the edges by softening the talk, someone else has an extra bike or six they've wanted to sell, but you just haven't wanted to deal with Craigslist, no, I won't keep it for you or even a worse deal. Above it clearly says pickup only, lucky for us there is a new player in town looking to change the game in the used bike market. They're a small group of cyclists called bike, like buy bike, bike.com, oh yeah. Get it, which makes them so special: they offer buyer protection, secure payments, and even have carbon fiber ultrasonic controls.

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I really hope you are one more here, but if you sell and replace that also works so far. I can't complain about this aluminum. The bike is a little stiff for long rides, but this fork and wheels really improve the riding experience, so another thing to keep in mind with a fork like this is that you will need to do regular maintenance, which is actually the same as any other suspension. It forks around 50 hours, so this is an additional cost and task you would have to consider if this

upgrade

is worth doing. Let's continue to discover well, the next thing we need to discover is how this descends.

We'll do it in just a moment right above this corner and another thousand feet from your friend, if any of this is getting to you, it might be time to check out channel memberships, exclusive early access content, and more, and if not are ready to commit, consider subscribing. It costs absolutely nothing and raises your social profile I wish my elevation would stop profiling well what goes up must come down I could survive to the end oh this is loose this message I bring you I hope my friend comes to this Fork absolutely amplifies the trust in the dirt descents if one of your least flattering features is descending Offroad this piece will help lock it on the road the lock is good as very strong this little one is like any other suspension Fork you can configure the rebound and pressure, like the big ones, it just comes in a smaller package, party mode activates this thing.

Softens the Ruckus enough to not completely remove it, where it's a bit boring to do this section with the fork blocked, it's definitely more aggressive. Pushing the fork further definitely does something. I can see how fatigue would become an issue with a fully rigid fork compared to something like this that feels a little more stable and soft, like you could ride much longer with the fork open than with the fork in rigid or with the rigid fork flying you can hear it's the top cap for the lockout, it's loose so I'm going to see if I can tighten it and maybe it will stop making noise, what the hell is this. classic, my 2mm has a lip and when it gets bigger it stops it from getting in there, how was I supposed to know this was going to come loose?

Yes, that did it, thanks, yes, I totally fixed it, thanks to player Woo for having the suspension. turning it on and then locking it is totally analogous to riding an e-bike and turning it off, you're like, "Where did all the fun go? Oh Jesus, this Rudy comes with a 30mm and 40mm suspension fork which I decided to go with" . the 40, I figure if you're going all out, you might as well get as much suspension or damping as you can. Hey, who would choose the 30mm? I'm curious if anyone breaks down like Costco trail mix, no good lines, oh.

OMG that's how you know it's an adventure it's not a good line so if you do this route you have to stop at the Sage Café oh man so far so good this route is so much fun it's a cornucopia of experiences with a nice little coffee stop. right in the middle and then it goes back to crazy, okay, wait while I collect my notes and report back on what I think about this Fork who it's for who it's not for where it excels Etc etra ET cedra P Flying riding this Fork on this ride has transformed completely my suspension tone on gravel bikes very interesting mission accomplished and the route in numbers 4 hours 3 minutes rolling time 55.4 4 thousand very dirty and 2,958 feet of elevation this fork this fork is interesting although I don't think so this fork is for everyone , the fact that it's very difficult to install, is a bit expensive, and adds an extra 2 pounds to your bike are all things to consider personally.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience riding this fork, which means there is absolutely a time and a place. For this, if you are a roadie just getting into the gravel and need a little confidence and edge, this is something you should consider. Similarly, if you are one of the wisest people in life, maybe your bones are tired of vibrating, in which case this will help, but if you're full of urine and vinegar and charging every ride, you may not need this. I get sunburned and there's also the fact that changing things on your bike is just fun if it's something that's going to help you. go on a trip in a pleasant way.

I don't think there's anything wrong with this being a personal decision, but if some of the things you're looking for have been covered in this video, ultimately, I don't think so. You will make the wrong decision, although this fork transformed this bike. There is an improvement that has an even greater impact on your bike and to fully understand it you will have to watch this video. It's fantastic, those Ries will be so bummed.