@@tobiasTbager you’ll love them. I raced 40mm Pathfinder Pro’s last season, and switched to 47’s this season. According to my Garmin data and race results I am definitely both faster and more comfortable on the 47’s.
Best video explaining why Crux is DO-IT-ALL bike (Road + Gravel), I bought 2024 Crux S-Works (after Demoing Giant/Cannondale/Cervelo) and love it so much. Also one point it's SO LIGHT that it goes really fast, my S-Works is 16.75 (Tubeless + Pedal + Transfer SL 70mm). It's so good that I have stopped riding my other 3 bikes, I also took it on extreme trail - that was mistake Gravel bikes are not for trail. Best Trail bike I have ever ridden is Latest Specialized Epic 8 Pro/S-Works, it's better than my Spur. Specialized has best bikes in each category, also lightest.
Nice to hear what you think, i might go with the same solution as i also want to spend 70% of my time gravel riding. What should i look for in gear changers, is electronic best for gravel also? or should i go for mechanical.
@@tobiasTbager Nice to hear that, Ive got mechanical right now, but every 500-800km my gear cable snaps from the dirt getting in there. While it is cheap to fix, its just annoying haha. Glad to hear that electronic is realiable on gravel too!
You helped me sooo well for my decision. I tested the Grizl last week and a Crux and ordered a Crux Expert 1by-electro because it was soo nice to testride. So I decided for n+1 :) and keep my old budget racer CAAD10 which fits too well. It is too good to sell it and I will keep using it for trips in Europe, Alps, Brevets and also for long races like Flensburg - Viborg end of the month just around your corner. End of August I will test the Crux also in dirty Jutland and I am so excited...mange tak Tobias. Vi ses. Sven
@@tobiasTbager Only vacation in Rødhus..I have been there a lot of times before....:-)..a little bit Vestkystruten is planned and Bløkhus + Tranum trails and there is a nice Fjorden Rundt around Aalborg but I have to clear this up with my government/lady at home before...haha...have a good time and keep on fire!
I actually have 2 gravel bike. A Cervelo aspero which I got during covid era cos it was the only one in my size I could get…and I wanted Not to be on the road as much as possible. Had 2 wheelsets, gravel and road. And now I have a Ritchey Outback. pretty full on gravel. Love both bikes. Aspero set up as a road bike now. It’s an odd set up for the 2 bikes but it works for me. I don’t race or go fast, it’s about the long miles when I recover from some real bad back issues.
Did you tried to do some bikepacking with Crux? I am planning some bp trip but I am little concerned about if the bike is capable of handling cca 10-13kg of luggage. Also dont you have experience with paint abrasion from the velcro straps (of the bags), should I use protective foil? Thanks a lot!
No I haven’t yet but my brother has. Not sure about how much weight it can take. But most bikes can handle about 100 kg of whole system weight, including you (depending on where you mount stuff I guess). For the Velcro straps I always use som electrical tape all the places any straps could rub the frame
Same thoughts here. I have a Grizl and because of the wide clearance, slick road tires are weird on it. Thinking to switch to the new Grail, 2by groupset and two pairs of wheelset. Like you, I prefer gravel rides and road is just for training. One bike to do it all.
Cool man! I mean I wouldn’t mind having the Grizl as my do it all bike, but there is of course more suitable options. One of my best mates has the new grail with a 2by setup as a do it all bike. He loves it 😁
@@tobiasTbager How wide road tires would you put on it? I am looking at the grizl aluminium to get started (price). Also if I want to go bikepacking trips. would you say its worth top get a carbon version over the aluminium?
@jacobpedersen2368 I went with a 30 mm. But considering going even wider Nah man just go for aluminum get a feel for it. Makes the upgrade to carbon even more sweet down the line. I think people buy to expensive too fast
Great video 🙂 I'm with you all the way. Last year I sold an Argon 18 road bike and and a Scott addict gravel while holding on to my S-Works Crux. I've had it repainted and upgraded to an electronic groupset plus bought an extra wheelset. It's worked like a dream. Only problem is: I recently crashed and broke the frame 😞 Right now I'm stuck with a 20 years old winterbike and a 10 year old MTB retrofitted with dropbars 😀
Sick! But a shame with the cracked frame. Same thing happened to my brother a month ago, luckily he had great insurance who covered most of the new bike Sounds fun with the old mtb though!
Thanks man! I think the “old” Aspero could be a great do it all bike. Not sure about the new one though. It seems to be designed for more pure gravel racing with rough stuff in mind and bigger clearance. I have not ridden it but I would think it would feel a bit more sluggish on the road
My n = 1 bike is the canyon grail:on, an e gravel bike. Wanna commute alongside traffic? 340% assistance up to 28mph. Ride with friends? 0% assistance, 36lb bike. Riding with a pro-level rider? 60-140% assistance. Riding 120 miles up 12,000 feet elevation gain? 2 batteries @ 140% assistance.
Gravel bike, definitely. I have two wheelsets - 47mm Pathfinder Pro’s and 35mm GP5000 AS TR’s. SRAM AXS.
That’s THE setup man! Just ordered myself a pair of 47 mm Pathfinders 🤘
@@tobiasTbager you’ll love them. I raced 40mm Pathfinder Pro’s last season, and switched to 47’s this season. According to my Garmin data and race results I am definitely both faster and more comfortable on the 47’s.
@petersouthernboy6327 Sounds great! That’s what I’m hoping for. I’ve been riding the 42 mm for a couple of years now. But… bigger is better 😁
Best video explaining why Crux is DO-IT-ALL bike (Road + Gravel), I bought 2024 Crux S-Works (after Demoing Giant/Cannondale/Cervelo) and love it so much. Also one point it's SO LIGHT that it goes really fast, my S-Works is 16.75 (Tubeless + Pedal + Transfer SL 70mm). It's so good that I have stopped riding my other 3 bikes, I also took it on extreme trail - that was mistake Gravel bikes are not for trail. Best Trail bike I have ever ridden is Latest Specialized Epic 8 Pro/S-Works, it's better than my Spur.
Specialized has best bikes in each category, also lightest.
Thanks buddy!
Nice to hear what you think, i might go with the same solution as i also want to spend 70% of my time gravel riding. What should i look for in gear changers, is electronic best for gravel also? or should i go for mechanical.
I would definitely go for electronic as it for me as been the most reliable on gravel. But it of course depends on your budget :)
@@tobiasTbager Nice to hear that, Ive got mechanical right now, but every 500-800km my gear cable snaps from the dirt getting in there. While it is cheap to fix, its just annoying haha. Glad to hear that electronic is realiable on gravel too!
@andreas2862 That’s the exact reason I converted to Electronic. And I’ve now ridden 8.000 kilometers on my crux with no problem
@@tobiasTbager thats so nice to hear, already made my mind up. Good luck in your next races, and keep the content up its really good.
@@andreas2862 Thanks a lot buddy!
You helped me sooo well for my decision. I tested the Grizl last week and a Crux and ordered a Crux Expert 1by-electro because it was soo nice to testride. So I decided for n+1 :) and keep my old budget racer CAAD10 which fits too well. It is too good to sell it and I will keep using it for trips in Europe, Alps, Brevets and also for long races like Flensburg - Viborg end of the month just around your corner. End of August I will test the Crux also in dirty Jutland and I am so excited...mange tak Tobias. Vi ses. Sven
Yooo - I’m so happy to hear this Sven, happy to help!
Is that a race in August or just vacation?
@@tobiasTbager Only vacation in Rødhus..I have been there a lot of times before....:-)..a little bit Vestkystruten is planned and Bløkhus + Tranum trails and there is a nice Fjorden Rundt around Aalborg but I have to clear this up with my government/lady at home before...haha...have a good time and keep on fire!
@SvenfromKiel That sounds great! Have a great vacation 🤘
I actually have 2 gravel bike. A Cervelo aspero which I got during covid era cos it was the only one in my size I could get…and I wanted Not to be on the road as much as possible. Had 2 wheelsets, gravel and road. And now I have a Ritchey Outback. pretty full on gravel. Love both bikes. Aspero set up as a road bike now. It’s an odd set up for the 2 bikes but it works for me. I don’t race or go fast, it’s about the long miles when I recover from some real bad back issues.
That’s so cool! I’ve also been thinking about having two gravel bikes 😂 One for winter and rainy conditions and one for racing 😈
@@tobiasTbager aspero is a racer. But there are others out there. Would have gotten a Giant revolt but nothing in stock at that time, hence the aspero
Did you tried to do some bikepacking with Crux? I am planning some bp trip but I am little concerned about if the bike is capable of handling cca 10-13kg of luggage. Also dont you have experience with paint abrasion from the velcro straps (of the bags), should I use protective foil? Thanks a lot!
No I haven’t yet but my brother has.
Not sure about how much weight it can take. But most bikes can handle about 100 kg of whole system weight, including you (depending on where you mount stuff I guess).
For the Velcro straps I always use som electrical tape all the places any straps could rub the frame
@@tobiasTbager Thank you very much!
@dominiksulak1655 Anytime my man 🤝
Same thoughts here.
I have a Grizl and because of the wide clearance, slick road tires are weird on it. Thinking to switch to the new Grail, 2by groupset and two pairs of wheelset. Like you, I prefer gravel rides and road is just for training. One bike to do it all.
Cool man! I mean I wouldn’t mind having the Grizl as my do it all bike, but there is of course more suitable options.
One of my best mates has the new grail with a 2by setup as a do it all bike. He loves it 😁
@@tobiasTbager How wide road tires would you put on it? I am looking at the grizl aluminium to get started (price). Also if I want to go bikepacking trips. would you say its worth top get a carbon version over the aluminium?
@jacobpedersen2368 I went with a 30 mm. But considering going even wider
Nah man just go for aluminum get a feel for it. Makes the upgrade to carbon even more sweet down the line. I think people buy to expensive too fast
@@tobiasTbager thanks! This will def. help me choose. Maybe ill see you on the road, ride on! :)
@jacobpedersen2368 No worries man! Just let me know if I can be helpful, anytime
Ride on 🤘
Great video 🙂 I'm with you all the way. Last year I sold an Argon 18 road bike and and a Scott addict gravel while holding on to my S-Works Crux. I've had it repainted and upgraded to an electronic groupset plus bought an extra wheelset. It's worked like a dream. Only problem is: I recently crashed and broke the frame 😞 Right now I'm stuck with a 20 years old winterbike and a 10 year old MTB retrofitted with dropbars 😀
Sick!
But a shame with the cracked frame. Same thing happened to my brother a month ago, luckily he had great insurance who covered most of the new bike
Sounds fun with the old mtb though!
What do you think about the cervelo aspero? Great video by the way
Thanks man!
I think the “old” Aspero could be a great do it all bike. Not sure about the new one though. It seems to be designed for more pure gravel racing with rough stuff in mind and bigger clearance. I have not ridden it but I would think it would feel a bit more sluggish on the road
Most people have budget and room for only one bike.
Agree. Often we just get caught up in getting the latest and greatest to forget the most important thing - have fun on the bike 😁
yeah it's a thorn sherpa
OG
My n = 1 bike is the canyon grail:on, an e gravel bike.
Wanna commute alongside traffic? 340% assistance up to 28mph.
Ride with friends? 0% assistance, 36lb bike.
Riding with a pro-level rider? 60-140% assistance.
Riding 120 miles up 12,000 feet elevation gain? 2 batteries @ 140% assistance.
You legend!
Nobody really cares what you think.