Rob Brittons Factor Ostro Gravel with a Classified internal shifting hub - SBT GRVL The Ride with Ben Delaney 2026-09-27 | Rob Brittons Factor Ostro Gravel with a Classified internal shifting hub - SBT GRVL
Pinarello Grevil F & Dogma GR tackle Mammoth Tuff. #bikereview The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-09-29 | ...
CheckOUT. Yep, Trek went there: Full-sus gravel with 60mm front & 55mm rear travel. #bikereview The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-09-26 | ...
CheckOUT! Treks new full-suspension gravel bike, tested and explained The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-09-25 | Full-suspension gravel? Yep, Trek went there. The CheckOUT has 55mm of rear travel courtesy a custom-tuned RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate and 60mm of front travel via a just-released RockShox Rudy XL. Previously, the Rudy gravel fork came in 30 and 40mm options.In this video I share what Trek and RockShox were trying to achieve, plus my initial thoughts after a handful of rides on the bike.I'm going to keep riding this for a while, and will post a full review down the road. Let me know what you want to know!Here's the Caribou route from Boulder: strava.com/activities/15880865283--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Two new Pinarello gravel bikes tested at Mammoth Tuff with Chris Johnston The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-09-21 | The Pinarello Grevil F and Dogma GR are the two latest gravel bikes from the Italian brand. Chris Johnston of Outdoor Bros and I raced these bikes at Mammoth Tuff in Mammoth Lakes, California. Outdoor Bros: youtube.com/@outdoorbros_/videosPinarello gravel bikes on Bike Tires Direct: tinyurl.com/3tb62brkWant to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Is e-gravel a thing? Trek Checkpoint+ review with James Huang The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-09-18 | Trek has jumped into electric gravel bikes with its new line of Checkpoint+ bikes, and James Huang and I had the opportunity to test ride one on the mountain roads and trails outside Colorado Springs, Colorado.Trek Checkpoint+ and all Trek gravel bikes alnk.to/eOOCWMfN-1 Bikes: nminus1bikes.substack.comWant to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
The perfect gravel psi? My Unbound testing with Silca surprised us both The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-09-14 | What is the best gravel tire pressure? Well, it depends... but using a calculator to get you in the right range and then doing a little testing of your own is a good method. On the Unbound Gravel course, I spent a day testing various pressures with Travis Verhoff of Silca. Headed by CEO Josh Poertner, the Silca team has done extensive performance testing with pro athletes across a variety of disciplines and conditions over the years.I had 48mm ENVE Hex tires and Travis had 2.2in Continental Race Kings.To tease out a quantification of rolling resistance at various pressures, Travis used the Chung Method on Golden Cheetah software to analyze our data. The inputs were power, speed, distance, elevation, air density, rider + bike weight, and an estimated CdA.We were both surprised by the findings on the mushiest of the gravel surfaces!Silca Tire Pressure Calculator: silca.cc/pages/pro-tire-pressure-calculatorTravis' Unbound testing blog: tinyurl.com/4mk3fscaThe Chung Method: tinyurl.com/4zexyf95Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Specialized Diverge 4.0 review: Is this the sweet spot for gravel? The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-09-09 | A refined, hydraulic Future Shock, expanded tire clearance (50mm with 8mm of clearance - so yes, 2.2in will fit), a longer wheelbase and expanded storage are a few of the new features on the fourth generation of the Specialized Diverge gravel bike.I talk with Peter Sagan about his experience over the years with the Future Shock, and I share my experience testing the bike over two days in Slovenia.New & unreleased bikes at Unbound Gravel: Specialized, Pinarello, Factor, Ventum, Wilieryoutu.be/pX6EsjSQHaY--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r--0:00 overview1:49 Future Shock 3.03:07 worth the weight?3:37 bike weights4:04 energy savings5:29 Future Shock adjustments9:28 Peter Sagan interview16:38 more frame changes19:00 ride impressions21:44 DT Swiss & Redshift comparisons23:23 bolt-on options23:58 questions?--#SpecializedDiverge #GravelBike #BikeReview
6mo test: 3D-printed KAV Rhoan aero helmet vs normal helmets The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-09-06 | How comfortable is a a 3D-printed helmet? And how does it hold up to wear and tear? I tested the KAV Rhoan for six months against other helmets as I traveled the US and Europe.James Huang's visit to KAV Sports' 3D printing facility: substack.com/home/post/p-170710465The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclistlawyer.comWant to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r--0:00 overview2:18 how KAV 3D prints4:25 what I like6:50 what I don't like10:03 The Cyclist Lawyer11:43 what I'm unsure about13:29 summary
Full-suspension gravel & back: Why Niner’s new ORE is rigid The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-08-31 | Niner delivered the world's first production gravel bike back in 2018, the MCR. But that bike was ahead of its time, and it went away. This year, Niner's new gravel bike is the ORE, a rigid carbon frameset with clearance for 50mm tires and a 69-degree head tube.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Gravel Worlds test: HED mullet, Canyon hydration, new S-Phyre shoes, Ventum GS1 & more! The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-08-28 | Gravel Worlds in Lincoln, Nebraska served up a healthy and variety dose of gravel race conditions to test a variety of things, including: -HED Stillwater 50 and Lancaster 25 wheels -Schwalbe G-ONE RS and RX tires -TyreWiz -Ventum GS1 Force XPLR -Canyon/Millet hydration pack -Apidura aero race bagsI also for the new time used Shimano's new S-Phyre gravel shoes with pontoon cleats. Shimano sponsors me with shoes and glasses; see list of other sponsors below. I did the 75-mile event: -so I could get the pro winners' bike youtu.be/C3w6tlnpFFc -because 75 miles is plenty! I got 4th overall and 1st in the 40+, and enjoyed riding with people from all over.--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r--0:00 overview3:23 race context4:47 HED wheels9:54 TyreWiz10:46 Schwalbe tires12:07 tire clearance13:30 Apidura bags18:06 XPLR gearing20:13 GS1 compliance 20:47 GS1 cockpit21:58 S-Phyre gravel shoes23:51 Canyon hydration pack26:09 see ya! --
Winning bike modifications at Gravel Worlds: Matt Beers Crux and Rosa Klösers Grail The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-08-25 | Peanut-butter mud and no outside support made the 150-mile Gravel Worlds challenging. I talked to pro winners Rosa Klöser and Matt Beers about how they prepared their bikes and gear to win the day.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
I love SRAMs XPLR AXS groups but theres a problem on short chainstay bikes The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-08-24 | Pikes Peak Apex Gravel was a spectacular place to test the new Ventume GS1 with the new SRAM Rival XPLR ARS. With more than 11,000ft of climbing at elevation over 135 miles, it was a challenging and beautiful course. Both the bike and the group are generally great - but the new XPLR derailleur design on 420mm chainstays proved to have a clearance issue when descending with my cranks horizontal and my right foot back… 13spd SRAM Force & Rival XPLR AXS tested & explained youtu.be/TTNJI_biYGc 13spd SRAM Red XPLR AXS: in-depth review & full details youtu.be/EMFFHlpxiiUPikes Peak Apex Gravel: coloradospringssports.org/events/pikes-peak-apex/apex-gravel--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Wild, mild & styled: the bikes of Gravel Worlds The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-08-22 | Gravel Worlds in Lincoln, Nebraska is celebrating its 16th edition. I chatted with a bunch of folks on the Thank Gravel It's Friday shakeout ride the day before the race.Check out Iowa Gravel Gang: youtube.com/@iowagravelgrinder/videosWant to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyon Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
In-depth tire testing at Vittoria Labs & Vittoria Park in Italy The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-08-17 | Lab testing is great for repeatabilty, but we ride bikes outside. So Vittoria goes back and forth at its purpose-built facilities in Brembate, Italy, where I visited for day in July.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Drop-Bar MTBs: Dylan Johnson on the science and sociology of speed The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-08-13 | In 2023, Dylan Johnson was the one pro on a drop-bar mountain bike at the Leadville Trail 100. This year, seemingly half the pros had this set-up. So what happened in between? Silca supports both Dylan Johnson and The Ride. You can save money at silca.cc using: Dylan's code 'dylan' (go fast, get marginal gains) or my code 'theridewithbenjune2025' (keep things tidy, improve your marriage) -- Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow me on Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaney or on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney -- The Ride is supported in 2025 by: Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/en HOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9V Perc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15') Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15') Silca maintenance: silca.cc (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025') BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.com Shimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tep Feedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r--0:00 intro2:18 pro reactions6:15 follow the leader10:00 where does it make sense?15:13 but downhill?19:15 Silca deal20:17 wind tunnel vs real world23:56 confession time25:46 weirdness & drivers26:26 industry conspiracy! 31:20 one bike to rule them all?32:49 what is the future?
Drop-bar MTBs on gravel: great idea or hard pass? The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-08-08 | As gravel bikes drift ever closer to mountain bikes in many regards, some riders are using straight up mountain bikes with drop bars for certain races. Is this a good idea? My answer is: it depends, but mostly no. You do you.Some Jacquie Phelan stories and interviews:cxmagazine.com/jacquie-phelan-first-legendary-drop-bar-mountain-bike-racerrei.com/blog/cycle/mountain-biking-visionary-jacquie-phelan-reflects-on-30-years-of-never-taking-the-sport-too-seriouslybikeleague.org/a-conversation-with-jacquie-phelan--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Preview: 2025 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships p/b Vittoria The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-08-04 | The USA Cycling Gravel National Championships presented by Vittoria are September 20 in La Crescent, Minnesota. Save $25 on your registration with the code TheRide25. Get more informationa and register at gravelnats.usacycling.orgWant to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Wheres the line between all road and gravel tires? An expert weighs in The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-07-27 | What's the difference between an all road tire and a gravel tire? And what's best for you? That depends on where you live and how you like to ride. Here in Boulder, Colorado, I love to ride up to the tiny town Gold Hill on a mix of paved and dirt roads.Here's the route: strava.com/activities/15216155253Here's where you can save 10% on tires (and parts, clothing, and much more) at BikeTiresDirect with the code THERIDE: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Gravel ground zero: How Colorado dirt roads are built The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-07-20 | As gravel cyclists we often take things for granted - including having good roads to ride on. But of course good dirt roads don't just happen - they have to be built and maintained by professionals. In this video, Bryan Boyer of Pueblo County Road Works lets us tag along for a day's work with his crew in Colorado as they resurface Old San Isabel Road, which is one of the highlights in Grassroots Gravel.Grassroots Gravel is Oct 11 in Pueblo, Colorado. Find out more and register here: grassrootsgravel.comWant to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
One of the best tires Ive ever ridden is only available on a complete bike. What? The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-07-16 | The Vittoria Corsa Pro Control is an excellent road tire available in a few widths. Recently, Cervélo launched its new Aspero-5 gravel race bike with 42mm Corsa Controls - which you cannot buy and are not available on any other bike. This is a unique situation!You can save 10% on pretty much any other tire out there with the code THERIDE at BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujhBTD stocks Vittoria, Continental, Schwalbe, Michelin, Schwalbe, Maxxis and many more.Cervélo Aspero-5 review: youtu.be/X-hVsq37ar8Vittoria HQ tour: Coming soon!Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
All in on aero: Cervélo Áspero-5 review The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-07-13 | Cervélo's latest gravel race bike isn't trying to be all things to all people: it's a straight-up aero machine. But is that a good thing?--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
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Church of the patron saint of cyclists, La Madonna del Ghisallo #cycling The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-07-08 | ...
Tour de France pro team truck: Cyclists dream support The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-07-06 | How does a Tour de France team manage all of the bikes and gear required for the three-week stage race? Glen Level of Lidl-Trek gives us a tour of the team's mechanic truck on the day before the 2025 Tour de France.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
2 new Cervélos at the Tour de France: S5 and R5 The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-07-05 | Cervélo's engineering team has been busy recently, cranking out a new Aspero 5 (review coming!), a new S5 aero road race bike and an R5 climbing road race bike. I spoke to Scotty Roy, Cervélo's engineering manager, at the Tour de France about what went into the new designs and the thinking behind them.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Riding Tadejs new wheels on Tour de France mountain stages The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-07-03 | Three-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has been racing on new ENVE SES 4.5 Pro wheels. Ahead of the start of the 2025 Tour de France and the launch of these wheels, I had the chance to ride a set on the massive climbing courses of Tour stages 18 and 19.Thanks to Mike Wilson of Sportive Breaks for the support: sportivebreaks.comDetails on the wheels:enve.com/collections/road-wheels/products/ses-4-5-pro--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Gravel vs MTB tires: Continentals surprising advice The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-29 | Simple question, complicated answer... Which is faster for gravel - a mountain bike tire or a gravel tire? I sit down at Eurobike with Continental Tires product manager Alex Haenke to talk about the similarities and differences in construction, usage and performance of gravel and mountain bike tires. And I ask him what he would use and why!-The two tires in hand: Continental Dubnital 2.2in MTB tiresContinental Terra Adventure 50mmSave 10% on tires from Continental, Schwalbe, Pirelli, Panaracer, Maxxis, Challenge, Tufo and more at BikeTiresDirect. Just use the code THERIDE at tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
A wood gravel bike, hyperlight components & more: Eurobike 2025 highlights The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-27 | I walked the halls of Eurobike - an enormous five-day tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany - and here are the most interesting things I saw, and some of the conversations I had.--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Car or bike? Cargo bike world championships at Eurobike The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-26 | Is that an automobile, or a cargo bike? I take a close look at a few dozen machines at Eurobike.--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Finally! Shimano GRX 1x Di2 ridden and reviewed The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-24 | Shimano's new fully wireless gravel group is great, but is it too little, too late to compete with SRAM?--New 13spd SRAM Force & Rival XPLR AXS tested & explainedyoutu.be/TTNJI_biYGcSave 10% on tires, parts, clothing, tools and more at BikeTiresDirect with the code THERIDE:tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Recipe for gravel success: 10 years of FoCo Fondo The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-22 | What makes a gravel event stick? FoCo Fondo is celebrating 10 years of its weekend gravel festival in Fort Collins, Colorado this year, and I talk with founders Zack and Whitney Allison about all the elements that come together to make a gravel event great.FoCo Fondo is July 18-20, 2025. Learn more and register:focofondo.com--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: amzn.to/3ZCzb9VPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
New 13spd SRAM Force & Rival XPLR AXS tested & explained The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-17 | In 2024, SRAM put forward the best 1x gravel group on the market with its Red XPLR AXS, with huge improvements in braking, system integration and, yes, 13 speeds. Now SRAM is rolling out two more affordable groups with nearly all those same features - SRAM Force XPLR AXS and Rival XPLR AXS.As you might expect, the two new groups weigh more and cost less than red, and don’t have all the features of the top-end.I’ve ridden all three groups, and frankly am excited about what they offer on bikes that don’t cost the earth. --Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir self-flying cameras: hoverair.comPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Unbound What & Why: Racers from Namibia to New Zealand explain their setups The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-15 | Unbound Gravel draws riders from all over, and I enjoy chatting with a few of them about what they are riding and why.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir autonomous drones: hoverair.comPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Unbound Gravel test: TRP Classified Vistar group on an ENVE Mog The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-12 | The new Vistar group pairs Classified's internal hub shifting system with TRP's electronic/hydraulic levers, rear derailleur, brakes and cranks. I tested the group on an ENVE Mog in the Unbound Gravel 100, where I again won the 40+ category. Top 6 Unbound Gravel bikes: youtu.be/meU5NVWaJk8Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir autonomous drones: hoverair.comPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Why KowTown Gravel is one of my favorite events The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-08 | Way up in Grand County, Colorado, Blane Day and the Scholl family put on a high-altitude gravel race that climbs mountains, crosses the Colorado River, circumnavigates a reservoir and goes straight through the Scholl ranch.You'll guaranteed to see a lot of cows, but hardly any vehicles.Have you done KowTown Gravel yet? If not, go check it out! And make sure to get an Electric Fence at Big Shooters.kowtowngravel.comvisitgrandcounty.com--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir autonomous drones: hoverair.comPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
3D parts galore on Unbound Gravel bike of Adne Koster (11th in 200mi pro race) The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-03 | Adne Koster is a Dutch cyclist who this year is contesting at the front of the big gravel races. He was fifth at The Traka 360, eighth at Gravel Locos and 11th at Unbound Gravel 200. His bike has four pieces 3D printed by his friend David Boleij. I talked to him about these pieces and other equipment on his bike, including a Shimano 105 Di2 rear derailleur. And, yes, of course we talked tires...instagram.com/adne_koster/?hl=enRace photos courtesy Leslie Kehmeier.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: castelli-cycling.com/US/enHOVERAir autonomous drones: hoverair.comPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Top 6 Unbound Gravel bikes: Detailed look at the podium finishers setups The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-06-01 | Unbound Gravel 200 is a hell of a race, and I love looking at all the varied modifications that riders and brands employ to try to optimize for all the crazy conditions. Inside the finishing chute, I take a close look at the bikes of the top three finishers of the men's and the women's pro races.--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
New & unreleased bikes at Unbound Gravel: Specialized, Pinarello, Factor, Ventum, Wilier The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-31 | Unbound Gravel is not only the biggest gravel race in the world but also the biggest stage for brands to launch and/or tease new and upcoming products. I spent a couple days trying to track down the new new and talked to a few big-name riders in the process, including Lael Wilcox, David Millar and Ivar Slik.--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
The weirdest bike of Unbound Gravel gets even stranger The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-30 | Chase Wark has outdone himself. For the 2024 Unbound Gravel 200, Chase and his mechanic built up his Lauf Seigla with a near-disc rear wheel and a double on-frame hydration system. This year, he's got a full disc rear, more than 4 liters of hydration storage - and he chopped the drops off his bars. What will his bike look like in 2026?--Thanks to John Peter for shooting this one.--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Ive raced in 45 countries, and never seen anything like that- Simon Pellaud on Unbound recon The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-29 | Longtime road pro Simon Pellaud of Switzerland is racing his first Life Time Grand Prix, where he currently sits sixth overall. I caught up with him on Wednesday to talk about his bike and tire choices, and the infamous mud of Unbound Gravel, the second event in the six-race series.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
New Canyon DT Swiss gravel fork tested at The Traka in the pouring rain The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-27 | Is gravel suspension a good idea? I tested a Canyon Grail with the new DT Swiss F 132 One 40mm fork at The Traka in Spain, and I have to say it warmed me up to an idea I've long been skeptical about.Joining models from RockShox Rudy, Fox, MRP and Cane Creek, DT Swiss just launched the F 132 ONE, a 40mm gravel suspension fork that is exclusive to Canyon for 2025. How is it different than the others, how does it feel, and is gravel suspension even worth the tradeoffs with weight and complexity? I get into all of that here. I speak to people from both DT Swiss and Canyon about the design and all the testing and philosophy that went into it.--New Cannondale Topstone Lefty tested at Valley of Tearsyoutu.be/qiU0lSnN_2U--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r--0:00 intro1:45 fork overview3:18 locked or open?5:31 why a new fork?8:25 measuring tires vs suspension11:10 50hr service 24:14 Traka parts review26:31 my anti-suspension bias28:06 pros & cons31:12 90%
Zipp puts tire-pressure sensors in its wheels, but somethings missing The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-22 | Zipp has four new tubeless wheels with built-in tire-pressure sensors, which can give you live data on your Garmin, Wahoo or Hammerhead computer, and also give you high- and low-pressure warnings on the wheels themselves.It’s a continuation of the technology from the originally Quarq Tyrewiz.Here I give you my take on what’s cool, what’s missing, the constraints, other similar options and perhaps a glimpse of the future.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Why Im a fan of the Cervélo Aspero - Rival bike review The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-18 | No outlandish claims. No wild designs. Just an excellent, straight-up-the-middle gravel bike that rides well, is easy to live with, and handles pretty nicely on the road, too. The ideal gravel bike geometry: youtu.be/jdby1dWMJQUGet your Silca wax and sealant for 10% off with the code 'theridewithben10': bit.ly/47xxvzj Want to see what I'm testing and where?strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyinstagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Unbound Gravel training with back-to-back races at The Traka: Mattia De Marchi The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-15 | Mattia De Marchi has found success in gravel after a road racing career: He won The Traka 360 three years in a row before a mechanical derailed his streak this year. Last year he was an impressive fifth at Unbound Gravel, a race for which he used back-to-back races at The Traka as training.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
13spd Campy EPS spotted at the Giro. The thumb shifter is back! #cycling #13spd #giroditalia The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-14 | ...
My Unbound Gravel bike has a completely different and unreleased drivetrain The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-11 | TRP has partnered with Classified for a forthcoming drivetrain that pairs a 12-speed electronic rear derailleur with a two-step internal hub system. I've tried Classified's system before and didn't like it. Will the TRP system improve my experience? Check back after Unbound Gravel for a full report.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: tinyurl.com/5n84r637Shimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Bikes of The Traka: winners, obscure makers, engineers & more at Europe’s mega gravel event The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-06 | From global brands to garage tinkerers, there were all sorts of bikes being ridden and raced at distances from 100K to 560K in Girona at The Traka. On the day of the 200K event, I took a stroll around the expo, behind the podium and inside the finishing chute to talk to riders about their bikes and take a close look at the details of the machines that traversed the rowdy Spanish courses.Two corrections: Mattia De Marchi's bike profile is coming... And I neglected to ID 360K winner Karolina Migoñ's Rose on screen at 22:41.Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
Scott Gravel Addict race tested at Ukiah Mendo Grasshopper The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-05-04 | This bike test was overdue - and this event was incredible!King Ridge course preview: youtu.be/cnQQcx5_H4kTrump's tariffs - an early analysis: youtu.be/AU6vWJri9GAWant to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney-Gear I use for shooting:Hover X1 Promax Self-Flying Drone: amzn.to/4goWzgpDJI Mini 3 Drone: amzn.to/3wK4eVYDJI Action Cam 5: amzn.to/4ije8AxDJI Pocket Osmo 3: amzn.to/3wK4eVY--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r
What every cyclist should know about car-bike crashes, with The Cyclist Lawyer The Ride with Ben Delaney 2025-04-30 | No one wants to think about getting hit by a car, but taking steps to keep yourself safe can help you avoid that terrible possibility. Here, Andrew Phillips from The Cyclist Lawyer shares some tips on how to stay safe, from planning routes to navigating dangerous intersections to gear choices. Also, he lets us know what we should know and do if we or are riding partners are hit. Andrew recently testified in Colorado in favor of Senate Bill 281, a bipartisan piece of legislation that seeks to raise the penalty for killing someone while driving distracted from a misdemeanor to a felony.Resources:Bicycle Coloradobicyclecolorado.orgColorado Senate Bill 281leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-281The Cyclist Lawyerthecyclist-lawyer.comAndrew’s Safety Gear Recommendations:Save 10% on any of these at Bike Tires Direct with the code THERIDEGarmin Varia (radar, rear camera, front camera, lights, etc): tinyurl.com/yp85d7v6Lights (front, rear, sets, accessories): biketiresdirect.com/lights-categoryAndrew also recommends getting Uninsured Motorist Coverage from your insurance broker.--Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow meon Strava: strava.com/athletes/ben-delaneyor on Instagram: instagram.com/ben_delaney-Gear I use for shooting:Hover X1 Promax Self-Flying Drone: amzn.to/4goWzgpDJI Mini 3 Drone: amzn.to/3wK4eVYDJI Action Cam 5: amzn.to/4ije8AxDJI Action Cam 4: amzn.to/3wK4eVYDJI Pocket Osmo 3: amzn.to/3wK4eVYSony Alpha ZV-E10: amzn.to/3QUSqHfSony Alpha a6300: amzn.to/3K7jFKKSony E 50mm F1.8 OSS lens: amzn.to/3QNGh6L--The Ride is supported in 2025 by:Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftpPerc coffee: tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15')Saris racks: saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15')Silca maintenance: bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10')BikeTiresDirect: tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'THERIDE') The Cyclist Lawyer: thecyclist-lawyer.comShimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tepFeedback Sports stands & tools: bit.ly/3S9Dq8r-0:00 Who is The Cyclist Lawyer?2:07 How to avoid common bike-car incidents 9:39 What to know and do if you get hit11:40 Have you ever been hit by a car?14:44 Accidents vs bad decisions, and policy recommendations16:48 Affecting cultural change to improve safety19:02 Colorado vs other states in safety19:44 Gear recommendations for safety
