How Torque Wrenches Actually WORK!The Bike Sauce2024-10-17 | How Torque Wrenches Actually WORK!The BEST BUDGET Road Bike?? // Poseidon TritonThe Bike Sauce2024-10-13 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comWAY More Than A Gravel Ride!! // MAMMOTH TUFF WeekendThe Bike Sauce2024-10-06 | 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=aou7Vei0KjwPoseidon Triton Road Bike // COMPLETE Build ProcessThe Bike Sauce2024-09-30 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comAVERAGE Cyclist vs. MAMMOTH TUFF GravelThe Bike Sauce2024-09-29 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comThe Worlds Most ADVANCED Bike FitThe Bike Sauce2024-09-22 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comBikes Are 3D PRINTED Now??The Bike Sauce2024-09-15 | 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?
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comEVERYBODYS Road Bike!! // Ritchey Montebello 🤌🤌The Bike Sauce2024-09-08 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comSo Much BIKE BLING!! // MADE Bike ShowThe Bike Sauce2024-08-29 | 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.comRIDICULOUS Bikes At MADE Bike Show!!The Bike Sauce2024-08-26 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comHow Good Are BUDGET CARBON Wheels In 2024? // SUPERTEAM WheelsThe Bike Sauce2024-08-25 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comSoCal’s Spiciest GRAVEL Night Ride // TECH TUESDAYThe Bike Sauce2024-08-18 | 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.comThe BUDGET Shimano Di2 Alternative?? // Wheeltop EDS TX GroupsetThe Bike Sauce2024-08-11 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comBetter Than 1UP & KUAT But Not Perfect // Saris MHS RackThe Bike Sauce2024-08-04 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comThis Custom Steel Gravel Bike is 🔥🔥🔥The Bike Sauce2024-07-28 | Andrew's custom geometry steel Neuhaus Solana gravel bike is a thing of beauty. Behold the overly-edited glory of this ridiculous build video.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comVERY Low Light Performance // DJI Osmo Action 4The Bike Sauce2024-07-21 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comVertical Frame Compliance Is A LIE??The Bike Sauce2024-07-14 | 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.
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Support the channel! thebikesauce.comCRAZY LIGHT Gravel Wheels // CRW Works GX36 WheelsetThe Bike Sauce2024-07-07 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comHonest Thoughts After 2 Months // Insta360 X4The Bike Sauce2024-06-30 | Insta360 X4 has been my go to camera for the past couple of months. Find out what I like and dislike in this review.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comGENIUS Tip For Bikes With 2 WheelsetsThe Bike Sauce2024-06-23 | Shim your disc rotors to eliminate disc rotor rub when your bike has multiple wheelsets. Simple concept, but saves tons of time.
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Support the channel! thebikesauce.comLIVE With Redshift SportsThe Bike Sauce2024-06-18 | A chat with Erik from Redshift Sports about suspension seatposts, stems, and some of their other innovative bicycle components.
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thebikesauce.comBudget Bike MAKEOVER // 20 Trek Precaliber Transformation!The Bike Sauce2024-06-16 | 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!
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comPolygons Premium Gravel Bikes Are VERY Different // Tambora vs BendThe Bike Sauce2024-06-09 | A comparison between Polygon's 2 more premium gravel bikes. The Polygon Bend R9X and the newer Tambora G8X.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comDIY Bike Paint // AMAZING RESULTS (Spray Max 2K Clear Coat)The Bike Sauce2024-06-02 | 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.
Inspiration and tips from this video: youtu.be/xNRKHGNiveo?si=Cbbk2FMi12JC76ePThese Bags LIVE On My Gravel Bike!The Bike Sauce2024-05-26 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.com2 UNIQUE Gravel Handlebars // Redshift Top Shelf vs Ritchey CorralitosThe Bike Sauce2024-05-19 | A close look at 2 unique gravel handlebars, or "alt-drop bars," catered toward adventure-seekers and bikepackers.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.com3 PRACTICAL Things to Consider // DJI Action 4 vs GoPro Hero 12The Bike Sauce2024-05-12 | 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.comHOW TO: Install Future Shock SLAMMER KitThe Bike Sauce2024-05-09 | Step-by-step installation instructions for the FSD Slammer Kit. Always have a qualified bicycle mechanic install this component.
More Future Shock Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdnN8cjd0vDKggJBBKOVPRG1ke2oaUIlPREMIUM Steel Hardtail MTB Build // Neuhaus Metalworks HummingbirdThe Bike Sauce2024-05-05 | 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.comHow To Buy Chinese Bike Parts You Can TRUST!The Bike Sauce2024-05-03 | Going LIVE with Joe from Panda Podium!
Get vetted bike parts from Chinese brands:
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thebikesauce.comThe Bike Sauce Live StreamThe Bike Sauce2024-05-02 | ...TINY Compressors vs Tubeless Bike TiresThe Bike Sauce2024-04-28 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comThis $2800 Carbon Gravel Bike Can SHAPE SHIFTThe Bike Sauce2024-04-21 | 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...
Bike Sauce Shop: thebikesauce.comSpecialized Future Shock // DELETED & SLAMMEDThe Bike Sauce2024-04-14 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comThe Kona Honzo ST Is Great, BUT…The Bike Sauce2024-03-31 | 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..
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comWhat EXACTLY Is An All-Road Bike?? // Blackheart Allroad ALThe Bike Sauce2024-03-17 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comAre $20 Budget Torque Keys ACCURATE??The Bike Sauce2024-03-10 | 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?
Support the channel! thebikesauce.com100% PROPER Gravel Event // Ritchey Hangout 2024The Bike Sauce2024-03-03 | 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!
#ritcheyhangoutKuat NV 2.0 // Watch BEFORE You BuyThe Bike Sauce2024-02-25 | 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.comRitchey Hangout 2024! Sunday 2/25, Maverick Cycles, Whittier, CA. More info: IG @thebikesauceThe Bike Sauce2024-02-22 | ...1 Thing ALL Home Bike Mechanics Should KnowThe Bike Sauce2024-02-18 | A demonstration of how grip position on (some) torque wrenches matters. Good info for all home bicycle mechanics.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comWhy 2x Drivetrains Have Redundant Gear CombinationsThe Bike Sauce2024-02-11 | 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.comThe Rear Derailleur EXPLAINERThe Bike Sauce2024-02-04 | 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.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.com$25 BUDGET MULLET!! // Shimano GRX 812 + XT CageThe Bike Sauce2024-01-28 | 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!
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comGrowtac Equal // Ridiculously Strong Mechanical Disc BrakesThe Bike Sauce2024-01-21 | Long term review of the Growtac Equal mechanical disc brakes. A true rival to the Paul Klampers, but with some key differences.
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comPolygon Bend R9X // The FAR End Of GravelThe Bike Sauce2024-01-14 | 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?
Support the channel! thebikesauce.comIt Works!! // The $127 Shimano GRX Mullet UpgradeThe Bike Sauce2024-01-07 | 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.
Credit 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_grxThis Gravel Bike rides Like a DREAM // Ritchey OutbackThe Bike Sauce2023-12-31 | 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.
Support the channel: thebikesauce.comBrake LEVER Force MeasuredThe Bike Sauce2023-12-24 | 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.comThe Perfect Bike Torque Wrench.The Bike Sauce2023-12-17 | 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.
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