12:00 I've had good luck with Endura MT500 II so far. I've blasted it through puddles, ridden through deep snow. I've read comments and consumer reviews that said theirs leaked. But I think theirs were faulty. Mine doesn't leak. Sweat isn't an issue in armpit and front as one can open the side zippers.
As a dude with misaligning thumb, pain and fatigue I don't agree. Their remote is probably a good fit for me, at least the new rocker design, or the older rocker remotes. What I hope for: Cheaper electronic shifting system compatible with any cassette, fully rebuildable, selecting amount of gears, and each gear being adjustable. brass bushings to be for longevity, being able to change them. The cage on the Transmission is pricier than a budget mechanical RD.But I always want them to add a mechanical RD to the product line that offers an adjustable clutch with an off switch.
@@paulwolframandkelliestokes4294 Shimano has a good clutch, it lasts a long time, but one can replace it, you might need to replace it once or twice before the parellogram wears out. But so fs rbo wireless electronic system. And Microshift has play in the clutch due to ratchet instead of friction clutch. No electronic system from them yet. Wheelyoo doesn't offer proper remote and clamp not even Matchmaker, and the battery can't be replaced, so can't have a spare. TRP has an electronic shifting system coming out, one can use the the ebike battery to keep It powered. But little info on that now
@@nigelhagley8942 I've heard that, but I've also been told they are wobbly. Been told it's not the Sid knobs only but the whole tyre. But grip is amazing I've told. Not tried it yet but the wobble doesn't sound like it's for me 🤔 I currently use Michelin wild enduro, the original ones, I'm impressed with the grip and side knob, cornering stability, made trackbdtanfs from Maxxis. Bead also looks new even after thread is worn roubded off. But I've not been impressed with Maxxis as their bead looks like I used sandpaper on it if I do enduro style riding. Buy I like Schwalbe ice Spiker robust bead too. So I suspect the new Schwalbe tyres also have robust bead. But the wobble I was told about is concerning. 🤔
Why do Shimano need to catch up, where is your research showing that the adoption of the new generation of Sram Transmission has been a universal succcess, it's prohibitively expensive to the average user and it has only been adopted by a handful of manufacturers as OE equipment, Shimano were the first to introduce freeshift and auto shift as standard with the EP801, sadly manufacturers were blind in speccing EP801 bikes with Di2 and so depriving users of the full potential of their EP801 bikes. Shimano have very little to prove, as for the best value groupset for an E-bike then that surely has to be Shimano Cues, I've been running it on Yeti 160e, Pivot Shuttle LT and it has been faultless, I also run XTR on a Yeti 140 and 115 which is nothing short of perfect and with such a pedigree why do you feel they must compete with SRAM, not everyone wants more electroni tech, just look into your lical bikeshop, they can’t sell what they already have, why is a 2025 specced bike any more desirable than the same 2024 specced bike at 40% off the rrp?
I think Shimano have played a blinder with Cues and Linkglide. The market will start to catch up once it needs simple, reliable, durable and value for money drivetrains, which as it stands, SRAM have absolutely nothing that competes. SRAM has focused on the posh end of the market, which will provide limited growth by comparison once we get deeper into recession globally. I think this is a smart move from Shimano, although currently Cues hasn't seemed to take off in my neck of the woods, but a good product will eventually sell itself. SRAM are very smart though, so they'll likely have something in the pipe, they did make the EX1 after all.
Shimano don't have wireless, hence they need to catch up with SRAM who have had AXS for 5 years now. There are even frames coming out now without provision for rear derailleur cabling.
Thanks for the comment Tazmon20. Shimano's current drivetrain offerings don't use wireless shifting and need batteries storied within the frame (or connected to the ebike motor) to work. In that respect they do need to catch up with SRAM - the bolt-to-any-bike accessibility of AXS drivetrain components and the strong and robust nature of Transmission puts these parts ahead of Shimano's current offerings. Shimano was first to introduce Freeshift and Autoshift, but as you say, compatible components were rarely specced by bike manufacturers, and Shimano could have done better to shout about the performance benefits. We're glad you're having success with your Shimano components, and long may it continue, but we're not sure that's a compelling enough reason for innovation or advancement of tech to slow down or stop. Hopefully the next generation of Shimano's drivetrain components will be performance marvels.
A major flaw of a lot of the riding kit is it uses coil zippers, they are fragile, wear out faster, easier to damage. But at least Endura used the YKK Vislon zippers on the main zipper. Which is more durable, will last longer. But I wish they used it on every zipper on all of their trousers and jackets. One of my Endura SingleTrack 2 trouser had to be replaced under warranty, cus both pocket zippers failed. I had to provide the code on the label inside it.
Some of us on the MBUK team would totally agree there needs to be more mixed wheel bikes, others less so! Shorter cranks as OE is a great idea, though! Likewise we can see both the benefits and negatives of bikes with no cable ports...!
What I would love to see is more focus on bang-for-buck everyday technology like the Rockshox Psylo and the Shimano Linkglide system. Like sure, we're almost all enthusiasts willing to spend insane amounts of money on an enthusiast product but in the end, what we ride is the equivalent to a custom made shourt course truck and has nothing to do with a van or pickup that people, US INCLUDED need for everyday cycling to work. And it's just not cost effective to burn through 12 speed chains and cassettes with those 150km per week of commuting or have to service the fork for the comfy ride every 3-4 months
Yep for sure we hear you. The tricky-down does apply here - stuff we're excited to see will make its way onto more affordable bikes etc. The new Psylo is so much better than an equivalent fork from 5 years ago, thanks to the tech that was introduced at the higher end back then, for example. But yes, more affordable, reliable tech that'll keep trucking would be great.
Ann other issue for me is that there’s no winter riding shoes with gaiter that fit me: All of the mentioned shoes are too long for me, I need size 43 length wise, but much wider toe box as I have 11Cm wide feet. But I hadd to compromise at size 44. So bad fit I had to return: Size 44 Endura MT500 shoes: Pros: Grip indoors was decent, but stiff to walk in. Cons. So far the worst, tightest fitting shoes I've tried. They aren't made for human feet at all. Nobody has paper thin toes, nor that pointy foot. Too narrow toe box, no room above the pinkie toe, pinkie toe is forced into the next toe. I had to return them. But the gaiter was nice, easy to put on. The insole was weird too, it had dots at the toes. Imagine having a grain for sand in the shoes, this makes no sense. Five ten Freerider Eps Mid: Pros: Insulated, they are warm with one pair of wool socks. Great grip in sub zero temps, even in -11c. Ball of foot flexes well, if it wasn't for the sole not absorbing the surface well, they you’ve been great to walk in, but on flat and even surface they feel fine. Cons: Narrow toe box too weak toe protection very flexy sole no gaiter Feel the ground too much when walking. Shoes I use: Size 44 Northwave Multicross GTX : Pros: great toe protection, nice gaiter. They are waterproof, they use GoreTex, gaiter is decently tall, but the toe box is too narrow like with most brands. But they are insulated, and work well in -10C, and probably could go down to -15C maybe -20C. Cons: They have horrible grip in the cold, not the stickiest indoors, but absolutely horrible in sub zero temps, the Vibram Fort William sole sucks. The shoe is also way too stiff to walk in, and it gets worse in sub zero temps. They have almost no flex in the ball of the foot, so horrible to walk in. The toe box is too narrow, but I have to tolerate it as they are insulated and warm, waterproof, wind proof. So I stay warm. With size 44 Size 44 FiveTen TraiLCross GTX: Pros: Goretex, so it's waterproof. Cons: As with most of my shoes the fit isn’t great, not enough room for the pinkie toe, but at least the material is forgiving, and plenty of room above the toes, so it's doable. But not insulated so it's not a winter shoe, with a pair of wool socks in -10C I could feel the cold, but I didn't freeze, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a long slow ride in -10C or colder. I could wear two pairs of wool socks but that makes them too tight, So for that I would have to size up one or two sizes.
Would like to see “flip chips” become more popular at least on trail bikes to allow full 29 and MX. Would also like to see internal cable routing go away. Techies will be on e-shifting. And old schoolers get external routing. Frames can then be lighter or stronger and cheaper.
Thanks for the comment! Internal cable routing can be a pain, but we think that bike manufacturers are drawn by the clean looks rather than making a mechanic's life easier or any weight or cost savings. More flip chips would be brill though!
Flip chips for chainstays don’t work with transmission. My previous gen tall boy had flips hip for the chainstay that disappeared so it could work with transmission on the new version
Pivot offers Frames that can do both internal and external, its pretty amazing. And from a professional mechanics perspective: Well executed internal cable routing is more than fine, BUT badly executed one on cheaper brands is a horrible pain in the nervesystem. I would like brands to have good internal cabel routing for the more expensive frames and external for the budget options. But I'm afraid that we are gonna see more headset passthrough cable routing -_- And for that case, I wish for high quality headsets because the current Across offerings just are not the bees knees.
More people will realise Shimano Linkglide is the most durable, value for money drivetrain availabe for electric bikes. I hope they don't do 13 speed, we dont need it, 12 speed is finnickity enough.
Linkglide's chain and cassette are brilliant, but the derailleur is still the weakest link, especially in comparison to SRAM's Transmission. We also think 12 gears are plenty, especially with the current cassette ratio spreads.
@mbuktv you say that, but T-Type derailleurs also fail or get broken. But are considerably more expensive when they do. I'm yet to have a broken Linkglide derailleur in the workshop, I've fitted quite a few.
As soon as I put Linkglide XT on my Ebike, and it was adjusted properly, lol, I never wanted to go back. Other groups are either so damn slow or make horrible noises when shifting. By far the best ebike MTB groupset I have tried so far.
Best tech of 2024 for me without riding it even is the Rockshox XC Flight attendant. I am pretty tech savy and it looks really amazing. Will i ever own it? I highly doubt it. But the fact an algorythm can decide about your suspension is just mindbaffling to me. Predictions for 2025: mechanical t-type for sure, especially now we gotten the T-type AXS s-1000 series which looks like a blacked out GX axs setup. Shimano has to come up with new xtr / xt groups and hopefully a wireless version.
Relying on controlling the damper via electronics rather than using suspension kinematics to adjust things like anti-squat is the way to go; designers will be free to dial in the smoothest suspension without worrying about pedal bob or kickback. We agree on SRAM and Shimano - fingers crossed 2025 is a big year for the two brands.
You're doing a fantastic job! Just a quick off-topic question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
Waterproofs are waterproof, but you need to reproof them every 100 hours, maybe more. You also need to wash them often to keep them breathable. What they can’t cope with is the warm wet weather that climate change is bringing us. Something like paramo is better then.
We've experienced plenty of waterproofs 'wetting through' during testing, indicating they aren't all waterproof. Caring for your waterproofs is probably the most important thing, but there's no getting around they aren't all made equal!
Whatever mountain standard that the industry mgiht come up with I think I'm safe with Geometron G1, as the drop outs are replicable. But as you I doubt more will come.
12:00 I've had good luck with Endura MT500 II so far. I've blasted it through puddles, ridden through deep snow. I've read comments and consumer reviews that said theirs leaked. But I think theirs were faulty. Mine doesn't leak.
Sweat isn't an issue in armpit and front as one can open the side zippers.
SRAM, please, we don’t need more electronics but please give us a good, strong clutch that lasts more than a few months of riding! Please!
Thanks for the comment! Are you having issues with Eagle drivetrain or Eagle Transmission clutches? If it's the latter, have you tried servicing it?
As a dude with misaligning thumb, pain and fatigue I don't agree. Their remote is probably a good fit for me, at least the new rocker design, or the older rocker remotes.
What I hope for: Cheaper electronic shifting system compatible with any cassette, fully rebuildable, selecting amount of gears, and each gear being adjustable. brass bushings to be for longevity, being able to change them. The cage on the Transmission is pricier than a budget mechanical RD.But I always want them to add a mechanical RD to the product line that offers an adjustable clutch with an off switch.
@@paulwolframandkelliestokes4294 Shimano has a good clutch, it lasts a long time, but one can replace it, you might need to replace it once or twice before the parellogram wears out. But so fs rbo wireless electronic system. And Microshift has play in the clutch due to ratchet instead of friction clutch. No electronic system from them yet.
Wheelyoo doesn't offer proper remote and clamp not even Matchmaker, and the battery can't be replaced, so can't have a spare. TRP has an electronic shifting system coming out, one can use the the ebike battery to keep It powered. But little info on that now
Schwalbe radial tires are the DJI of EMTBs, totally different and great, been running them for a few weeks of riding, game changer.
We're glad you're loving the Radial tyres, we know Alex likes them too. And the DJI's motor is a beast!
@@nigelhagley8942 I've heard that, but I've also been told they are wobbly. Been told it's not the Sid knobs only but the whole tyre. But grip is amazing I've told. Not tried it yet but the wobble doesn't sound like it's for me 🤔
I currently use Michelin wild enduro, the original ones, I'm impressed with the grip and side knob, cornering stability, made trackbdtanfs from Maxxis. Bead also looks new even after thread is worn roubded off. But I've not been impressed with Maxxis as their bead looks like I used sandpaper on it if I do enduro style riding. Buy I like Schwalbe ice Spiker robust bead too. So I suspect the new Schwalbe tyres also have robust bead. But the wobble I was told about is concerning. 🤔
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Why do Shimano need to catch up, where is your research showing that the adoption of the new generation of Sram Transmission has been a universal succcess, it's prohibitively expensive to the average user and it has only been adopted by a handful of manufacturers as OE equipment, Shimano were the first to introduce freeshift and auto shift as standard with the EP801, sadly manufacturers were blind in speccing EP801 bikes with Di2 and so depriving users of the full potential of their EP801 bikes.
Shimano have very little to prove, as for the best value groupset for an E-bike then that surely has to be Shimano Cues, I've been running it on Yeti 160e, Pivot Shuttle LT and it has been faultless, I also run XTR on a Yeti 140 and 115 which is nothing short of perfect and with such a pedigree why do you feel they must compete with SRAM, not everyone wants more electroni tech, just look into your lical bikeshop, they can’t sell what they already have, why is a 2025 specced bike any more desirable than the same 2024 specced bike at 40% off the rrp?
I think Shimano have played a blinder with Cues and Linkglide. The market will start to catch up once it needs simple, reliable, durable and value for money drivetrains, which as it stands, SRAM have absolutely nothing that competes. SRAM has focused on the posh end of the market, which will provide limited growth by comparison once we get deeper into recession globally.
I think this is a smart move from Shimano, although currently Cues hasn't seemed to take off in my neck of the woods, but a good product will eventually sell itself. SRAM are very smart though, so they'll likely have something in the pipe, they did make the EX1 after all.
Shimano don't have wireless, hence they need to catch up with SRAM who have had AXS for 5 years now. There are even frames coming out now without provision for rear derailleur cabling.
Thanks for the comment Tazmon20. Shimano's current drivetrain offerings don't use wireless shifting and need batteries storied within the frame (or connected to the ebike motor) to work. In that respect they do need to catch up with SRAM - the bolt-to-any-bike accessibility of AXS drivetrain components and the strong and robust nature of Transmission puts these parts ahead of Shimano's current offerings.
Shimano was first to introduce Freeshift and Autoshift, but as you say, compatible components were rarely specced by bike manufacturers, and Shimano could have done better to shout about the performance benefits.
We're glad you're having success with your Shimano components, and long may it continue, but we're not sure that's a compelling enough reason for innovation or advancement of tech to slow down or stop. Hopefully the next generation of Shimano's drivetrain components will be performance marvels.
At least when Shimano do launch it will work properly unlike the SRAM stuff. Transmission is so slow to shift that it’s comical
because a huge amount of frames are not even shimano compatible anymore.
A major flaw of a lot of the riding kit is it uses coil zippers, they are fragile, wear out faster, easier to damage. But at least Endura used the YKK Vislon zippers on the main zipper. Which is more durable, will last longer. But I wish they used it on every zipper on all of their trousers and jackets.
One of my Endura SingleTrack 2 trouser had to be replaced under warranty, cus both pocket zippers failed. I had to provide the code on the label inside it.
more MX bikes, shorter cranks OEM on smaller sizes. Kill E shifting only frames.
Some of us on the MBUK team would totally agree there needs to be more mixed wheel bikes, others less so! Shorter cranks as OE is a great idea, though! Likewise we can see both the benefits and negatives of bikes with no cable ports...!
Where is this video of DJI's factory with the bike park ?
I have no idea what happened to Bikeradar but good job on this.
We're glad you like the video. The BikeRadar RUclips channel is here: ruclips.net/user/bikeradar Cheers!
What I would love to see is more focus on bang-for-buck everyday technology like the Rockshox Psylo and the Shimano Linkglide system. Like sure, we're almost all enthusiasts willing to spend insane amounts of money on an enthusiast product but in the end, what we ride is the equivalent to a custom made shourt course truck and has nothing to do with a van or pickup that people, US INCLUDED need for everyday cycling to work. And it's just not cost effective to burn through 12 speed chains and cassettes with those 150km per week of commuting or have to service the fork for the comfy ride every 3-4 months
Yep for sure we hear you. The tricky-down does apply here - stuff we're excited to see will make its way onto more affordable bikes etc.
The new Psylo is so much better than an equivalent fork from 5 years ago, thanks to the tech that was introduced at the higher end back then, for example. But yes, more affordable, reliable tech that'll keep trucking would be great.
@@mbuktv Oh yeah, the Psylo is quite amazing. The basic model is even better than the RS35 Gold ever was, be it ever so slightly.
Ann other issue for me is that there’s no winter riding shoes with gaiter that fit me:
All of the mentioned shoes are too long for me, I need size 43 length wise, but much wider toe box as I have 11Cm wide feet. But I hadd to compromise at size 44.
So bad fit I had to return:
Size 44 Endura MT500 shoes:
Pros:
Grip indoors was decent, but stiff to walk in.
Cons.
So far the worst, tightest fitting shoes I've tried. They aren't made for human feet at all. Nobody has paper thin toes, nor that pointy foot.
Too narrow toe box, no room above the pinkie toe, pinkie toe is forced into the next toe.
I had to return them.
But the gaiter was nice, easy to put on.
The insole was weird too, it had dots at the toes. Imagine having a grain for sand in the shoes, this makes no sense.
Five ten Freerider Eps Mid:
Pros:
Insulated, they are warm with one pair of wool socks.
Great grip in sub zero temps, even in -11c.
Ball of foot flexes well, if it wasn't for the sole not absorbing the surface well, they you’ve been great to walk in, but on flat and even surface they feel fine.
Cons:
Narrow toe box
too weak toe protection
very flexy sole
no gaiter
Feel the ground too much when walking.
Shoes I use:
Size 44 Northwave Multicross GTX :
Pros:
great toe protection, nice gaiter.
They are waterproof, they use GoreTex, gaiter is decently tall, but the toe box is too narrow like with most brands.
But they are insulated, and work well in -10C, and probably could go down to -15C maybe -20C.
Cons:
They have horrible grip in the cold, not the stickiest indoors, but absolutely horrible in sub zero temps, the Vibram Fort William sole sucks.
The shoe is also way too stiff to walk in, and it gets worse in sub zero temps. They have almost no flex in the ball of the foot, so horrible to walk in.
The toe box is too narrow, but I have to tolerate it as they are insulated and warm, waterproof, wind proof. So I stay warm. With size 44
Size 44 FiveTen TraiLCross GTX:
Pros:
Goretex, so it's waterproof.
Cons:
As with most of my shoes the fit isn’t great, not enough room for the pinkie toe, but at least the material is forgiving, and plenty of room above the toes, so it's doable.
But not insulated so it's not a winter shoe, with a pair of wool socks in -10C I could feel the cold, but I didn't freeze, but I wouldn’t recommend it for a long slow ride in -10C or colder.
I could wear two pairs of wool socks but that makes them too tight, So for that I would have to size up one or two sizes.
I got a set of Alberts for my ebike incredible difference. I highly recommend these.
They're a great tyre, and the radial Magic Mary is even grippier!
Would like to see “flip chips” become more popular at least on trail bikes to allow full 29 and MX. Would also like to see internal cable routing go away. Techies will be on e-shifting. And old schoolers get external routing. Frames can then be lighter or stronger and cheaper.
Thanks for the comment! Internal cable routing can be a pain, but we think that bike manufacturers are drawn by the clean looks rather than making a mechanic's life easier or any weight or cost savings. More flip chips would be brill though!
Flip chips for chainstays don’t work with transmission. My previous gen tall boy had flips hip for the chainstay that disappeared so it could work with transmission on the new version
Pivot offers Frames that can do both internal and external, its pretty amazing. And from a professional mechanics perspective: Well executed internal cable routing is more than fine, BUT badly executed one on cheaper brands is a horrible pain in the nervesystem. I would like brands to have good internal cabel routing for the more expensive frames and external for the budget options. But I'm afraid that we are gonna see more headset passthrough cable routing -_- And for that case, I wish for high quality headsets because the current Across offerings just are not the bees knees.
More people will realise Shimano Linkglide is the most durable, value for money drivetrain availabe for electric bikes.
I hope they don't do 13 speed, we dont need it, 12 speed is finnickity enough.
Linkglide's chain and cassette are brilliant, but the derailleur is still the weakest link, especially in comparison to SRAM's Transmission. We also think 12 gears are plenty, especially with the current cassette ratio spreads.
@mbuktv you say that, but T-Type derailleurs also fail or get broken. But are considerably more expensive when they do. I'm yet to have a broken Linkglide derailleur in the workshop, I've fitted quite a few.
As soon as I put Linkglide XT on my Ebike, and it was adjusted properly, lol, I never wanted to go back. Other groups are either so damn slow or make horrible noises when shifting. By far the best ebike MTB groupset I have tried so far.
Best tech of 2024 for me without riding it even is the Rockshox XC Flight attendant. I am pretty tech savy and it looks really amazing. Will i ever own it? I highly doubt it. But the fact an algorythm can decide about your suspension is just mindbaffling to me.
Predictions for 2025: mechanical t-type for sure, especially now we gotten the T-type AXS s-1000 series which looks like a blacked out GX axs setup.
Shimano has to come up with new xtr / xt groups and hopefully a wireless version.
Relying on controlling the damper via electronics rather than using suspension kinematics to adjust things like anti-squat is the way to go; designers will be free to dial in the smoothest suspension without worrying about pedal bob or kickback.
We agree on SRAM and Shimano - fingers crossed 2025 is a big year for the two brands.
You're doing a fantastic job! Just a quick off-topic question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). What's the best way to send them to Binance?
Waterproofs are waterproof, but you need to reproof them every 100 hours, maybe more. You also need to wash them often to keep them breathable. What they can’t cope with is the warm wet weather that climate change is bringing us. Something like paramo is better then.
We've experienced plenty of waterproofs 'wetting through' during testing, indicating they aren't all waterproof. Caring for your waterproofs is probably the most important thing, but there's no getting around they aren't all made equal!
Warm wet weather? Oh you mean Costa Rica then.
Whatever mountain standard that the industry mgiht come up with I think I'm safe with Geometron G1, as the drop outs are replicable. But as you I doubt more will come.
Those guys are great for their modularity, right!
The AMFLOW is the ONLY e-bike I'd consider buying..What a weapon !! Ha!
It's got quite the motor!