Yes, it is an S-Works Roubaix with 28mm tires (Roubaix Pro running on tubes). I also run a SON dynamo and Supernova M99 DyPro lighting and a Di2. By the way: Thanks @joshibbett for the great content during TCR and all the best for Silk Road!
The thumbnail of your kit list is genius - with you laid on the floor! I think getting older means we need to carry more "just in case" or comfort items. I have PBP in just a few weeks time, in 2019 I barely took any clothing and certainly didn't even dream of sleeping outdoors so I was pretty naive in retrospect. "Bikepacking" as a thing wasn't even in my vocabulary in 2019, this year I'll be different, I'll certainly be more organised and going lightweight as possible. When you compare it to recent events such as the PCR - length-wise - it's so much smaller in time/days so riding through the night becomes more of a necessity and can have less sleep overall as the end comes much sooner.
Hello Josh. I came across you when you were covering the tour of divide race. And I was thinking that I have seen you before. Was you on gcn long ago. Enjoy watching you cover the races. Cheers from USA
Awesome review Josh whats probably the best bike pick for TCR any takers ? The roubaix or any carbon would probably need to be retired after a TCR vs a titanium or a steel frame
Would u recommend a steel or titan bike over a carbon frame bike? I am getting more and more into long distance rides (and races) and i am currently running a very comfy orbea terra carbon gravel wich i also use with road tires. The geometry is unmatched for me so far... I love this bike. But i am always concerned about crashes and so on. And i also would love to have a bike that really lasts endlessly. So what do i need on long rides? Comfort i guess. It is not about making fast sprints all the time where a stiff material needs to deliver power directly into the Asphalt. Steel is way softer than carbon wich makee it more comfy. And i could weld it and bend it back if it ever gets broken. Sure it is not as light as carbon but... Does it really matter talking about maybe 1-2 kg? Then there is titan wich has not only the greatest look but is also light and the most durable material on earth. I couldn't weld it but maybe i will never have to. Steel could rust. So...... All of these materials can make an aerodynamic bikein the end. But what is your most recommended choice? If think about all aspects actually it would be steel..... Cheers
hey josh! really digging your videos!👍 i'm new to the bike packing and tcr topic an reeeeally enjoying all the different bicycles. i was wondering how the tcr riders are dealing with the lights on their bikes. i've seen an older video of you and your bike setup where you say that you've got a dynamo. is this the best solution for remote areas and riding dark roads?
What's the best social media to follow the TCR? For years Twitter was great but feels like there has been a change this year and it has much less presence.
I believe that Strasser's bike is an S-Works Roubaix.
I believe you are correct
Yep. Same bike as last year. And I don’t think he’s tubeless. I know he wasn’t last year
He has a fancy S-Works equipped with dynamo.
Yes, it is an S-Works Roubaix with 28mm tires (Roubaix Pro running on tubes). I also run a SON dynamo and Supernova M99 DyPro lighting and a Di2.
By the way: Thanks @joshibbett for the great content during TCR and all the best for Silk Road!
@@christophstrasser many congratulations on your victory 🍻
The thumbnail of your kit list is genius - with you laid on the floor! I think getting older means we need to carry more "just in case" or comfort items. I have PBP in just a few weeks time, in 2019 I barely took any clothing and certainly didn't even dream of sleeping outdoors so I was pretty naive in retrospect. "Bikepacking" as a thing wasn't even in my vocabulary in 2019, this year I'll be different, I'll certainly be more organised and going lightweight as possible. When you compare it to recent events such as the PCR - length-wise - it's so much smaller in time/days so riding through the night becomes more of a necessity and can have less sleep overall as the end comes much sooner.
Loving the Marins Fairlight Strael!! Very nice color, no-nonsense internal routed cockpit and most likely very comfortable frame to ride.
I have a Fairlight Secan. Rides fantastic !
8:08 My back hurts just looking at that bike. I can't believe someone can ride this thing more than 3 hours.
interesting video ... nice touch at the end with your setup.
Hello Josh. I came across you when you were covering the tour of divide race. And I was thinking that I have seen you before. Was you on gcn long ago. Enjoy watching you cover the races. Cheers from USA
Thanks Josh very helpful. No spare shorts that was brave.
It was a decision that I regretted!!!
Thanks Josh
Awesome review Josh whats probably the best bike pick for TCR any takers ? The roubaix or any carbon would probably need to be retired after a TCR vs a titanium or a steel frame
Would u recommend a steel or titan bike over a carbon frame bike? I am getting more and more into long distance rides (and races) and i am currently running a very comfy orbea terra carbon gravel wich i also use with road tires. The geometry is unmatched for me so far... I love this bike. But i am always concerned about crashes and so on. And i also would love to have a bike that really lasts endlessly. So what do i need on long rides? Comfort i guess. It is not about making fast sprints all the time where a stiff material needs to deliver power directly into the Asphalt. Steel is way softer than carbon wich makee it more comfy. And i could weld it and bend it back if it ever gets broken. Sure it is not as light as carbon but... Does it really matter talking about maybe 1-2 kg? Then there is titan wich has not only the greatest look but is also light and the most durable material on earth. I couldn't weld it but maybe i will never have to. Steel could rust. So...... All of these materials can make an aerodynamic bikein the end. But what is your most recommended choice? If think about all aspects actually it would be steel..... Cheers
hey josh! really digging your videos!👍 i'm new to the bike packing and tcr topic an reeeeally enjoying all the different bicycles. i was wondering how the tcr riders are dealing with the lights on their bikes. i've seen an older video of you and your bike setup where you say that you've got a dynamo. is this the best solution for remote areas and riding dark roads?
Nice, want 1
What rain shorts and rain jacket were you using Josh? 🤔
What's the best social media to follow the TCR? For years Twitter was great but feels like there has been a change this year and it has much less presence.
Instagram is excellent plus the Lost Dot podcast and the TCR website as well as Josh’s outstanding RUclips content.
I wonder what percentage of participants go for a more comfortable steel or ti frame compared to carbon race type bikes.
36.2%
Well the first 5 editions of the race were won with a metal bike. So make of that what you will
Most tyres are folding nowadays, why would he not have 2 spare in his luggage?