I love these California Gravel Bike videos so much that I just bought a new gravel bike of my own. This rookie is looking forward to heading out to one of these epic rides in the near future.
Zack you rode all around my area of Rancho Mirage. Right when you dropped the video I was picking up my first gravel bike. Spec Crux.. Different shop than one on San Pablo... Yep riding sidewalks/cart paths are a must here. Keep up the great work!!
I was on a golf trip (my last) and couldn't really run anymore, so I decided to rent a bike to give it a go. Ran out of water & money, but somehow made it back.
My biggest irrational fear are those wind turbines 😅. I lived in Phoenix for a few years as a kid and my mom would drive to LA a few times a year and every time we drive by those wind turbines I imagined the blades coming loose and rolling on to the freeway. Seeing you ride through then made my anxiety hit an all time high 😂.
Do you work for a transit company/organization as your day job? I've never heard anyone outside of somewhere like Caltrans talk about 'alignments' haha. Great video! What a year to see San Jacinto so covered in snow.
My budget is around $1500- 2000 I want to purchase a gravel bike can you give some advise I looked online but I dont wont something cheap per say and I never heard of the brands I'm new to gravel bikes so your would be much thanks appreciated
Canyon (like they were riding in the video) are probably best bang for your buck. Pay attention to their size guides though as they are tricky. There's also Poseidon on the budget side. If you'd rather go into a shop to try some out, Specialized Diverge E5 fits your budget although it will have lower tier components to the better deals like the from Canyon. Salsa Journeyer is also a really good option, esp for beginners, as the geometry is really neutral. I have a Stormchaser and so I'm biased. But I think Salsa just makes nice frames and they've been in gravel since the beginning. Kona Rove fits your budget. Marin makes multiple gravel bikes in your price range. There's Surly Straggler but I'd try to ride one before you buy it as they tend to ride bigger than the chart makes you think. Giant Revolt 2 is also in your budget and quite good value for the cost. And all sizes are in stock online (in the US, not sure where you are).
Quite the adventure! The traffic, the wind, the closed roads, the art, the sandals ....... this ride had it all. We loved our trip to PS last year.
I figured an adventure like this is up your alley.
I love these California Gravel Bike videos so much that I just bought a new gravel bike of my own. This rookie is looking forward to heading out to one of these epic rides in the near future.
Awesome. I would love to hear updates!
"Trudging slowly over NOT wet sand", that was a great reference. ;) And Not silent and grey.
If only one person got it, it's worth it to me!
Zack you rode all around my area of Rancho Mirage. Right when you dropped the video I was picking up my first gravel bike. Spec Crux.. Different shop than one on San Pablo... Yep riding sidewalks/cart paths are a must here. Keep up the great work!!
I was on a golf trip (my last) and couldn't really run anymore, so I decided to rent a bike to give it a go. Ran out of water & money, but somehow made it back.
10:29 Just a bit of headwind right there, haha. Fun route. Btw, all sidewalks out in the midwest (ie Minnesota) are actual bike paths. Take liberty!
Some places in California don't allow you to. Hard to know because they're not always posted.
Ah, then by all means
Another awesome video man I am so doing this
Got to wait another 20 months...
My biggest irrational fear are those wind turbines 😅. I lived in Phoenix for a few years as a kid and my mom would drive to LA a few times a year and every time we drive by those wind turbines I imagined the blades coming loose and rolling on to the freeway. Seeing you ride through then made my anxiety hit an all time high 😂.
At least there isn't a lot of grey area when things go wrong.
Do you work for a transit company/organization as your day job? I've never heard anyone outside of somewhere like Caltrans talk about 'alignments' haha.
Great video! What a year to see San Jacinto so covered in snow.
Kinda / used to be related to it. Nice digging into the weeds!
Thumbs up for gravel sandals. I ride flats with Chacos on my feet and rock a “da brim” on my helmet. Serious cyclists hate it.
They ended up being perfect for this ride. My biggest problem is on hot days with super big climbs.
My budget is around $1500- 2000 I want to purchase a gravel bike can you give some advise I looked online but I dont wont something cheap per say and I never heard of the brands I'm new to gravel bikes so your would be much thanks appreciated
Canyon (like they were riding in the video) are probably best bang for your buck. Pay attention to their size guides though as they are tricky. There's also Poseidon on the budget side. If you'd rather go into a shop to try some out, Specialized Diverge E5 fits your budget although it will have lower tier components to the better deals like the from Canyon. Salsa Journeyer is also a really good option, esp for beginners, as the geometry is really neutral. I have a Stormchaser and so I'm biased. But I think Salsa just makes nice frames and they've been in gravel since the beginning. Kona Rove fits your budget. Marin makes multiple gravel bikes in your price range. There's Surly Straggler but I'd try to ride one before you buy it as they tend to ride bigger than the chart makes you think. Giant Revolt 2 is also in your budget and quite good value for the cost. And all sizes are in stock online (in the US, not sure where you are).
Canyon is a great option. I also throw in the Cannondale Topstone or Giant Revolt, but those are going to be aluminum.