Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
They always used to say get your frame and wheels sorted and make everything else fit your budget. That isn't true any more! We explore the new method that takes into account all the electronics and integration on modern road and gravel bikes. In this video we discuss Frames, Finishing Kit, Groupsets and Wheels and how you might prioritize your spending choices. We cover Road and Gravel mostly. and then discuss SRAM vs Shimano vs Campagnolo. We talk a lot about integrated handlebar set up. Then join Hannah and I for a discussion around everything we learnt from the last few seasons.
Ultimately we try and answer, what is the best way to spec out a dream bike.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Frames
02:23 Starting / Finishing Kit
05:15 Groupsets
10:01 Wheels
12:45 Discussion
They always used to say get your frame and wheels sorted and make everything else fit your budget. That isn't true any more! We explore the new method that takes into account all the electronics and integration on modern road and gravel bikes. In this video we discuss Frames, Finishing Kit, Groupsets and Wheels and how you might prioritize your spending choices. We cover Road and Gravel mostly. and then discuss SRAM vs Shimano vs Campagnolo. We talk a lot about integrated handlebar set up. Then join Hannah and I for a discussion around everything we learnt from the last few seasons.
Ultimately we try and answer, what is the best way to spec out a dream bike.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Frames
02:23 Starting / Finishing Kit
05:15 Groupsets
10:01 Wheels
12:45 Discussion










