HOW TO: Install Poseidon Thru Axle Conversion Kit The Bike Sauce 2023-09-03 | How to install the Poseidon thru axle conversion kit on your Poseidon X or Ambition X. Support the channelthebikesauce.com
The BEST BUDGET Road Bike?? // Poseidon Triton The Bike Sauce 2024-10-13 | So many smart decisions went into the design of this budget friendly road bike from Poseidon. And somehow it's still a sub-$1000 complete. Ready to ride out of the box - so much to like about this one.Poseidon Tritonposeidonbike.com/products/poseidon-triton?variant=43625995403492Reference video (Compressionless brake housing):youtube.com/watch?v=VYrzQhlw5MQ&t=181sSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
WAY More Than A Gravel Ride!! // MAMMOTH TUFF Weekend The Bike Sauce 2024-10-06 | An inside look at the whole Mammoth Tuff weekend. On the fence about going next year? You should probably go..Mammoth Tuff ride recap:youtube.com/watch?v=aou7Vei0Kjw
Poseidon Triton Road Bike // COMPLETE Build Process The Bike Sauce 2024-09-30 | Complete build process for box to first ride. Poseidon's newest road bike is a masterclass in maximizing value per dollar spent. More videos on this bike in the works.Poseidon bikes:poseidonbike.com/products/poseidon-triton?variant=43625995403492Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
AVERAGE Cyclist vs. MAMMOTH TUFF Gravel The Bike Sauce 2024-09-29 | Ride recap and some survival tips from Amanda and Dave. Beautiful scenery in the eastern Sierras, but holy smokes this was a tough gravel ride. The numbers (70mi, 4000ft) don't do it justice. Mammoth Tuff Gravel Ride:https://www.tuff.ventures/Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
The Worlds Most ADVANCED Bike Fit The Bike Sauce 2024-09-22 | In this video, we optimize my fit on the bike using the GURU Fit system, which is a computer-controlled and electronically-actuated fit bike allowing the fitter to make hundreds of micro-adjustments in real time, as the cyclist pedals. The cyclist never has to get off the bike for an adjustment, and can sweep through hundreds of positions in a matter of minutes.The Cyclery La Mirada, CAthecyclerybikeshop.comGURU Fit systemhttp://www.gurucycling.com/the-experienceSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
Bikes Are 3D PRINTED Now?? The Bike Sauce 2024-09-15 | 3D printing in bicycle manufacturing is relatively new, but currently used in many production bikes. In this video a discussion with several top frame builders about where 3D printing fits into the cycling landscape. Is it a fad, or here to stay?More from MADE Bike Show 2024:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdnN8cjd0vC4s-lJdAqd06QS5-pgj2y5Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
EVERYBODYS Road Bike!! // Ritchey Montebello 🤌🤌 The Bike Sauce 2024-09-08 | It's the road bike for the average cyclist. Everything you need, nothing you don't. No proprietary nonsense. Smooth riding steel frame, all-new carbon fork. Externally routed. Simple to maintain. Full review inside.Ritchey Montebello:ritcheylogic.com/bike/frames/montebello-framesetSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
So Much BIKE BLING!! // MADE Bike Show The Bike Sauce 2024-08-29 | Coolest bits and components from MADE Bike show 2024. So much to see, this video only includes a portion of what was there. Enjoy!Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
RIDICULOUS Bikes At MADE Bike Show!! The Bike Sauce 2024-08-26 | A few of the most unique bikes I saw at MADE bike show. Of course, there was so much more to see, but a video showing every bike would be hours long. This is a short mix of the standout road, gravel, and MTBs that I saw.Playlist of all MADE 2024 Videos:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdnN8cjd0vC4s-lJdAqd06QS5-pgj2y5Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
How Good Are BUDGET CARBON Wheels In 2024? // SUPERTEAM Wheels The Bike Sauce 2024-08-25 | Carbon wheels (rims and spokes) have come aa very long way in 10-15 years. "Chinese Carbon Wheels" is less synonymous with questionable quality. Most carbon wheels are made in China. So, how good are carbon wheels in 2024? In this video, we review the Superteam S-ALL Carbon Ultra D28-50 DISC Brake wheelset and discuss in general carbon wheels from China.Super Team wheels reviewed in this video:superteamwheels.com/products/s-all-carbon-ultra-d28-50-disc-2023-carbon-wheelsetSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
SoCal’s Spiciest GRAVEL Night Ride // TECH TUESDAY The Bike Sauce 2024-08-18 | I documented the 2-year anniversary of Tech Tuesday, a weekly gravel group ride that's both spicy and chill at the same time.. if that makes any sense.. This group ride ought to be a blueprint for other rides. Community-centric and nonjudgmental. Simple in principle, but surprisingly hard to implement and the guys running Tech Tuesday (Kem, Johnny, Brandon) have it down to a science.Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
The BUDGET Shimano Di2 Alternative?? // Wheeltop EDS TX Groupset The Bike Sauce 2024-08-11 | Wheeltop EDS TX wireless groupset is a Chinese groupset that's very similar to Shimano 105 Di2 (and SRAM Rival), and works very well. Likes, dislikes, and some quirks and install tips inside.WHEELTOP EDS-TX Wireless Carbon Electronic Groupsetwheeltop.com/products/eds-bicycle-derailleurSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
Better Than 1UP & KUAT But Not Perfect // Saris MHS Rack The Bike Sauce 2024-08-04 | The Saris MHS bike and cargo rack system is (in my opinion) better than the 1Up and Kuat rack options, but it's not perfect. It's modular, which means you can swap different bike trays and mix and match cargo racks and bike carriers. Previous video on the Kuat NV 2.0 Baseyoutu.be/XZAa27a1JNISaris MHS racksaris.com/pages/mhsSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
This Custom Steel Gravel Bike is 🔥🔥🔥 The Bike Sauce 2024-07-28 | Andrew's custom geometry steel Neuhaus Solana gravel bike is a thing of beauty. Behold the overly-edited glory of this ridiculous build video. Neuhaus Metalworks:neuhausmetalworks.comSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
VERY Low Light Performance // DJI Osmo Action 4 The Bike Sauce 2024-07-21 | Giving the DJI Osmo Action 4 a run for its money on this spicy, fast-paced, low-light group ride. A real-world show-and-tell type of review. Dji Osmo Action 4 (Not an affiliate link)store.dji.com/product/osmo-action-4?vid=144651Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
Vertical Frame Compliance Is A LIE?? The Bike Sauce 2024-07-14 | A semi-rigorous study on vertical vs lateral compliance in the rear triangle of a hardtail mountain bike frame. This is not conclusive evidence, but a compelling finding that suggests it's the lateral flex that we interpret as vertical compliance in a frame. Keep it constructive in the comments. Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
CRAZY LIGHT Gravel Wheels // CRW Works GX36 Wheelset The Bike Sauce 2024-07-07 | Craft Racing Wheel (CRW) Works newest carbon gravel wheelset GX36 weighs only 1260g for the pair! Strong and light? Yes. Cheap? Kinda.. More thoughts inside.CRXW Works GX36 wheels:pandapodium.cc/product/crw-works-gx36-gravel-wheelsetSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
Honest Thoughts After 2 Months // Insta360 X4 The Bike Sauce 2024-06-30 | Insta360 X4 has been my go to camera for the past couple of months. Find out what I like and dislike in this review. Insta360 X4 (affiliate link)insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_term=INRBEI9Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
GENIUS Tip For Bikes With 2 Wheelsets The Bike Sauce 2024-06-23 | Shim your disc rotors to eliminate disc rotor rub when your bike has multiple wheelsets. Simple concept, but saves tons of time. Link to product in this video (affiliate link):amzn.to/4eisHTjSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
LIVE With Redshift Sports The Bike Sauce 2024-06-18 | A chat with Erik from Redshift Sports about suspension seatposts, stems, and some of their other innovative bicycle components. Redshift Sports: redshiftsports.com Support the channel! thebikesauce.com
Budget Bike MAKEOVER // 20 Trek Precaliber Transformation! The Bike Sauce 2024-06-16 | Complete rebuild of my son's old 20" Trek Precaliber for my younger daughter, who is now ready for this bike. New paint, cables, brake levers, shifter, and grips. Plus fresh grease in BB and headset bearings make it feel like new. A fitting video for Father's Day! Happy Father's Day! DIY paint video:youtube.com/watch?v=14cvmIubfrESupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
Polygons Premium Gravel Bikes Are VERY Different // Tambora vs Bend The Bike Sauce 2024-06-09 | A comparison between Polygon's 2 more premium gravel bikes. The Polygon Bend R9X and the newer Tambora G8X. Polygon Bend R9X Review:youtube.com/watch?v=KannnLTunCQ&t=291sPolygon Tambora G8X Review:youtube.com/watch?v=cnCt9Bdx2k0cLinks (affiliate):Polygon Tambora G8Xbikesonline-usa.sjv.io/5gJzE3Polygon Bend R9Xbikesonline-usa.sjv.io/EKdvMDSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
DIY Bike Paint // AMAZING RESULTS (Spray Max 2K Clear Coat) The Bike Sauce 2024-06-02 | A (nearly) professional DIY paint job using $35 worth of products. The Spray Max 2K clear coat in a spray can is a game changer. THE BUILD VIDEO:youtu.be/ySx9ur7l4mc?si=yrrheyxQgv6Sk0xZNot sponsored. Just blown away by the results. USC SprayMax 2K Glamour High Gloss Aerosol Clear amzn.to/44XquICRust-Oleum Automotive Primer, 12 Ounce, Light Gray, 12 Fl Ozamzn.to/4bOtMzXRust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint, 12 oz, Gloss Berry Pinkamzn.to/3QXM6yEInspiration and tips from this video:youtu.be/xNRKHGNiveo?si=Cbbk2FMi12JC76eP
These Bags LIVE On My Gravel Bike! The Bike Sauce 2024-05-26 | Bike bags come in so many different form factors, it's hard to know what works. In this video a semi-comprehensive look at what types of bags work on which types of bikes for what scenarios. leadoutgear.comoutershell.combuiltbyswift.comoldmanmountain.comovejanegrabikepacking.comchromeindustries.commaverickbicycles.comSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
2 UNIQUE Gravel Handlebars // Redshift Top Shelf vs Ritchey Corralitos The Bike Sauce 2024-05-19 | A close look at 2 unique gravel handlebars, or "alt-drop bars," catered toward adventure-seekers and bikepackers.Ritchey Corralitos:ritcheydesign.pxf.io/NkMRQP (affiliate link)Redshift Top Shelf:redshiftsports.com/products/top-shelf-handlebar-systemSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
3 PRACTICAL Things to Consider // DJI Action 4 vs GoPro Hero 12 The Bike Sauce 2024-05-12 | A camera review without talking specs?? The video quality out of these action cameras is so good these days, the winner is the one that considers practical details for the average Joe. Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
HOW TO: Install Future Shock SLAMMER Kit The Bike Sauce 2024-05-09 | Step-by-step installation instructions for the FSD Slammer Kit. Always have a qualified bicycle mechanic install this component. FSD Slammer Kit:thebikesauce.com/product-page/fsd-slammer-kitOriginal FSD Kit:thebikesauce.com/product-page/fs-rigid-delete-kitExplainer Video:youtube.com/watch?v=5fhhhxB3n2A&t=45sMore Future Shock Videos:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdnN8cjd0vDKggJBBKOVPRG1ke2oaUIl
PREMIUM Steel Hardtail MTB Build // Neuhaus Metalworks Hummingbird The Bike Sauce 2024-05-05 | A ridiculous build video for a ridiculously sweet bike. Andrew's Neuhaus Metalworks Hummingbird came out so nice. The orange Fox logos on the fork have since been removed - you can picture it.. 😀More photos and content of this build on IG @thebikesauce Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
How To Buy Chinese Bike Parts You Can TRUST! The Bike Sauce 2024-05-03 | Going LIVE with Joe from Panda Podium! Get vetted bike parts from Chinese brands: pandapodium.cc Support the channel! thebikesauce.com
TINY Compressors vs Tubeless Bike Tires The Bike Sauce 2024-04-28 | Testing Viair's new line of bike specific compressors for setting up tubeless tires. Can tiny compressors seat tubeless beads and inflate tubeless tires quickly without making a racket? Testing bead seat capability, inflation times, and noise levels of 3 popular Viair bike compressors. Viair TLC Compressors:viaircorp.com/collections/bikeSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
This $2800 Carbon Gravel Bike Can SHAPE SHIFT The Bike Sauce 2024-04-21 | The Polygon Tambora G8X has a carbon frame, carbon fork, carbon Wheels, carbon seatpost, and AXS 1x12 electronic groupset for under $3000. And adjustable geometry via front and rear flip chips? What's the catch...Polygon Tambora G8X (Affiliate)bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/5gJzE3Bike Sauce Shop:thebikesauce.com
Specialized Future Shock // DELETED & SLAMMED The Bike Sauce 2024-04-14 | Now you can slam your stem on bikes with Specialized Future Shock 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 3.x. The FSD Slammer Kit is an engineered rigid delete cartridge that allows the handlebars to be lowered by 30-50mm and will save you up to 190g. Lab tested and complies with ISO 4210-5. FSD Slammer Kit:thebikesauce.com/product-page/fsd-slammer-kitOriginal FSD Kit:thebikesauce.com/product-page/fs-rigid-delete-kitMore Future Shock Videos:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdnN8cjd0vDKggJBBKOVPRG1ke2oaUIl
A Killer MTB Doesn’t Have To Cost $$$ The Bike Sauce 2024-04-07 | Why building a hardtail MTB from the frame up may be the most affordable way into a modern, progressive, trail-worthy ripper. #builtnotbought Poseidon Bikes:poseidonbike.com/products/the-norton?variant=43854478573796Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
The Kona Honzo ST Is Great, BUT… The Bike Sauce 2024-03-31 | I really like the Kona Honzo ST that I built up about a year ago and have been riding ever since. There's just one thing keeping me from really loving the bike..Related Honzo Videos:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdnN8cjd0vBaBgEGRqlNPgdqyAtUEPZVSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
What EXACTLY Is An All-Road Bike?? // Blackheart Allroad AL The Bike Sauce 2024-03-17 | The Blackheart Allroad AL has been my bike of choice recently, but does it truly replace 2 bikes with 1? Thoughts and a semi long-term review on this modern high -end aluminum all-road bike. Related:Blackheart Allroad Ti: youtube.com/watch?v=m1tGr1q63DU&t=657sBlackheart Allroad AL: youtube.com/watch?v=iKAGoiqojRkBlackheart Allroad Build / 1st Look: youtube.com/watch?v=kgEM8fRubD4&t=119sSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
Are $20 Budget Torque Keys ACCURATE?? The Bike Sauce 2024-03-10 | Everyone's got one lying around. The humble torque key (Torqkey) is a preset torque driver, that's cheap and widely available. ..But are they accurate? Related:Torque wrench grip position demo: youtu.be/_3JDgtWmF1QTorque wrench grip position calculation: youtu.be/0f746pF1xc0Torque wrench disassembly: youtu.be/_nEgoBKtRnkCurrent favorite torque wrench: youtu.be/futt-6PC6fASupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
100% PROPER Gravel Event // Ritchey Hangout 2024 The Bike Sauce 2024-03-03 | Recap of our first gravel event. A Bike Sauce X Ritchey X Maverick Cycles X Bep Bep Kitchen collaboration. Pretty epic day. Hope to see you at the next one!Here’s Brandon Pfaff’s article about this event in The Radavist:theradavist.com/ritchey-hangout-im-telling-you-its-great-hereThe route:ridewithgps.com/routes/45427303Support the channel!thebikesauce.com#ritcheyhangout
Kuat NV 2.0 // Watch BEFORE You Buy The Bike Sauce 2024-02-25 | The Kuat NV 2.0 (Base and Regular) is a super popular hitch mount bike rack with a pretty major design flaw. In this video, the issue as well as a simple work-around.Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
Ritchey Hangout 2024! Sunday 2/25, Maverick Cycles, Whittier, CA. More info: IG @thebikesauce The Bike Sauce 2024-02-22 | ...
1 Thing ALL Home Bike Mechanics Should Know The Bike Sauce 2024-02-18 | A demonstration of how grip position on (some) torque wrenches matters. Good info for all home bicycle mechanics. The math behind the phenomenon:youtube.com/watch?v=0f746pF1xc0&t=660s2:55 Thx, @PeakTorque for the quick cameoSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
Why 2x Drivetrains Have Redundant Gear Combinations The Bike Sauce 2024-02-11 | Nerding out on drivetrain math. Why overlap in 2x drivetrains is actually necessary. What does it take to make a zero overlap 2x system?Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
The Rear Derailleur EXPLAINER The Bike Sauce 2024-02-04 | The modern rear derailleur is a marvel of mechanical engineering. Short cage, medium cage, long cage? SG, SGS? Max cog size? Drivetrain capacity? Total capacity? Lots of confusion on what will work with what, especially when tinkering with mullet 1x setups and wide ranging 2x setups. This video attempts to sort some of it out. Related:$25 Budget Mullet: youtube.com/watch?v=ynpFsE8snww12 speed / 11 speed compatibility: youtube.com/watch?v=dEEe0hIMpf0Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
$25 BUDGET MULLET!! // Shimano GRX 812 + XT Cage The Bike Sauce 2024-01-28 | DIY Modification: XT cage installed on a GRX 812 11-speed derailleur lets you shift through an 11-51T cassette. No tan pans, no goat links, no 3rd party components! Update (yes, with properly sized chain)youtube.com/watch?v=r43clzibNGAParts used:M8000 XT SGS cage, Inner (Y5RT10000): amzn.to/3SdC2S0M8000 XT SGS cage, Outer (Y5RT98090): amzn.to/48OUh7uGRX 812 RD: amzn.to/42cUX44Same result, different approach:youtu.be/dEEe0hIMpf0?si=n_Djw3m9ObEHXtmnSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
Growtac Equal // Ridiculously Strong Mechanical Disc Brakes The Bike Sauce 2024-01-21 | Long term review of the Growtac Equal mechanical disc brakes. A true rival to the Paul Klampers, but with some key differences. Growtac Equal Brakesgrowtac.com/en/products/mdcsGrowtac Equal US Distributor:velo-orange.com/products/growtac-equal-brakes-flat-mountSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
Polygon Bend R9X // The FAR End Of Gravel The Bike Sauce 2024-01-14 | The 2024 Polygon Bend R9X is an endurance gravel bike with traits of an XC bike. It blurs the line between gravel and XC, but how does that translate to everyday riding?Polygon Bend R9X (Affiliate, thanks!)bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/EKdvMDSupport the channel!thebikesauce.com
It Works!! // The $127 Shimano GRX Mullet Upgrade The Bike Sauce 2024-01-07 | No Goat Links, no Tanpans, no 3rd party mods. An all-Shimano solution to an affordable, reliable, 11 speed GRX mullet setup for up to 10-51t cassettes.The GRX RX822 SGS 12 speed rear derailleur is compatible with GRX 11 speed shifters like GRX 600 and GRX 800. You install the RX 822 like any other derailleur, but max out the high limit screw, which limits it to 11 speeds. You will likely need a longer chain to go with your wide range cassette of choice. This video features an 11 speed Deore 11-51T MTB cassette.Shimano GRX RD-RX822 SGS 12 Speed Rear Derailleur:https://shorturl.at/gsMV5 (Jenson link)Shimano CS M5100 11-51t 11 Speed Cassette:amzn.to/47swQiT (affiliate link, thanks!)Check out Maverick Cycles if you're nearby in Whittier, CAmaverickbicycles.comCredit to drinksta who posted this in the r/gravelcycling subreddit a couple months ago:reddit.com/r/gravelcycling/comments/17qsvb7/it_works_11_speed_1151t_cassette_12_speed_grx
This Gravel Bike rides Like a DREAM // Ritchey Outback The Bike Sauce 2023-12-31 | The Ritchey Outback gravel / adventure bike is perhaps my most favorite build to date. Some parts have been swapped, and I think this is its final form. A semi-proper review.Relevant Videos:50th Anniversary Ritchey Outback Build:youtube.com/watch?v=HthmfzS1aJU&t=37s2020 Ritchey Outback Review:youtube.com/watch?v=WyvZ2apvKKA&t=286sBrake LEVER Force:youtube.com/watch?v=pGeDgxzngWIDyeing Rubber Hoods:youtube.com/watch?v=XXbDvH9TFnc&t=134sSupport the channel:thebikesauce.com
Brake LEVER Force Measured The Bike Sauce 2023-12-24 | Ever wonder exactly how hard your brake levers are to pull? Well, we've got answers. Bike pseudoscience in this video.This video measures force required to pull various levers, which has an effect on brake lever feel. It definitely does not measure any type of braking power.Support the channel!thebikesauce.com
The Perfect Bike Torque Wrench. The Bike Sauce 2023-12-17 | A torque wrench is a staple in any cyclists toolkit, and this new Feedback Sports Range click wrench is among the best I've tested, and that includes the Park Tool TW 5.2. Thanks for using our affiliate links!New Feedback Sports Range 2-14Nm Torque Wrench:amzn.to/3ttK68KOutgoing model:amzn.to/48nPsl3Support the channel:thebikesauce.com
