Pretty sure the flare wasn’t because mountain bikers wanted to do road, that transition already happened in the 70’s when mtb’er put 700c wheels on their klunkers. This gave rise to the hybrid bike that you see today which still uses flat bars. Gravel bike exist because roadies wanted to go off road so larger clearance was needed on their endurance bikes. The flare is just a natural evolution for off road riding which is why you see so many gravel bikes adopting mtb features like 1x, clutch derailleur, tubeless tires, suspension, dropper post and disc brakes. Now there are flat bar gravel bikes so they are slowly turning into XC bikes. In nature we call this convergence evolution.
@saprissa26 the blinking blue mode is for when you connect to the E-Tube mobile phone app., it needs to be in that mode to recognize the phone and connect.
Good Info! I ride an El Oso Dos year round with 26x4-5 tires (I switch tires in winter). What size and brand suspension fork do you recommend for an upgrade? Thx!
Hey Glenn, We'd recommend a couple options depending on what type of trails or snowpack you ride. The Lauf Carbonara is great if you don't feel the need for longer travel suspension and would like a lightweight option and 60mm of travel. These come in two options based on rider weight; the regular for a rider over 80 kg (176lbs) or light weight version for a rider under 85 kg(187lbs). Info here: www.laufcycles.com/product/lauf-carbonara#gid://shopify/Product/1513605922878 The bike you ride does seem to come with an option of the Manitou Mastadon, a good option if you'd like a longer travel fork (100mm) on more varied terrain and can be adjusted per rider weight. The few variations of the Mastadon can be adjusted from 80-140mm or the Pro model from 100mm-140mm. Info here: hayesbicycle.com/collections/mastodon Let us know which direction you decide to go! Happy Trails!
Fork on a fat tire bike only if its electric. But on a snow bike the last thing you need is a suspension fork, or a carbon fiber frame. Both work against you on multiple levels. Steel and Ridgid is the way.
Interesting video! I have an all carbon Di2 Ridley road bike - as aero as can be. Measuring watts, cadence, average speeds, .... It's uncomfortable but fast. The thing I like most about my Diverge gravel bike is I don't care about aero and stats as much. I might even wear MTB shorts and a loose t-shirt. Flared bars give me that extra bit of comfort, balance and control going downhill, easy grip when uphill. Best gravel bar setup for me: Brakes on shoulder width, nice flare for comfort.
Great question @rawbajan1. The Mastadon Pro - Gen 2 will give you enough clearance for a 27.5" wheel set up with 4.5" wide tires when set up in the extended height version. Here is a link to the fork: hayesbicycle.com/products/my21mastodonpro_z Another great alternative would be the leaf spring fork from Lauf, the Carbonara. Here is the link to that one: www.laufcycles.com/product/lauf-carbonara
Quick and easy, just what i was looking for. Thanks!! Might have to redo it a couple times, feel like i hear things coming from the gears noe though. O well.
Cheers! Got an adapter today which I will use. Got a bit worried as it seemed loose thought. Got to get that tool and use some strength, that should do it 💪💪💪
I have a trek farley 9.6 the stock tires are 27.5x 4.5. Can i changed the rims for a narrower tires for summer? To Maybe a 27.5x3.0 or 29x 3.0 ? Thankyou
Hey Marz, great question! Unfortunately the Farley frame is designed as a dedicated Fat bike. The main thing is the width of the hubs on the wheels. They are wider than any other wheelset to accommodate for the wide tires. Going to a wheelset with narrower rims for "skinnier" tires won't be wide enough in the hub to fit in your frame. You could potentially get your wheels relaced with a narrower rim, but the smallest option out there for fat bikes is 3.8" for tire width. There is a lot to consider when looking at tire sizes for your specific rim width. Rim width is what is going to determine the appropriate range of tire width you should be using. Hope that helps. Thanks for reaching out!
@@Mel-zx1pq thanks for the very detailed response. So basically no other wheelset can fit in a farley frame?. I was hoping for a narrower tires 3.0 since the 4.5 tires handling is kinda bad in downhills and short narrow turns. It looks i really do need to buy enduro or xc bike 😁. Thanks again
Can you measure the pressure with a Schrader tire gauge with this adapter installed? I can't seem to get it to work because the presta valve stem is too short.
Great video, DJ. Always learn something from you! I switched my gravel flare bars to a more comfortable traditional bar. Coming from a road bike background makes those classic bars feel more comfy and "normal" for me. The flare bar made it a little harder for me to keep a neutral wrist as well - the traditional bars seem easier on my hands and wrists. It's great we have all kinds of options so we can help riders find what works best for them!
Noticing the difference in the setups - Lauf has wider bars and narrow front tire while the Diverge has road bars and a wide front tire. Does the aero advantage of road bars make up for the added rolling resistance of the larger front tire on the Diverge? I'm assuming the larger front tire is to add more stability and control.
Great question Mel! The wider tire on the front of the diverge does give the rider a boost in stability, comfort, and traction. But I believe the drawback in added resistance is minimal in comparison to the aero benefits of the no flare road bars. Tests have been proving that smoother is faster. Meaning, the smoother you can make your riding experience, the faster you will be able to ride over a greater distance. Jairo's diverge is a great example of blending aerodynamics with comfort where you need it.
If you have Shimano drivetrain then you have this feature. When the chain is on the big chainring and the big sprockets on the back you press the shifter lever softly and the derailleur moves in a little bit. That’s trim, if you click it again then the chain goes down to the small chainring.
@@ndoss30 another question if you may. will this combination (centerlock adapter + rt86 rotor) still work with Quick Release hubs (front and rear)? I'm worried about the clearance.
Good catch FUD Hater, those are some keen eyes. We were using some holdover boots for this video. We do currently have in stock, 2023 model Step On boots and bindings for men, women and kids. Check them out on our website for current inventory: www.701cycleandsport.com/ruler-step-on.html?id=56553375
Thanks for pointing out our error Pavel. You are correct, it is mm not cm. We decided to just focus on overall width for this short video with more videos coming soon discussing side-cut, flex, and other features. Thanks for watching!
there are lots of video adapters for centerlock hubs to sixbolt rotors, but why am I looking for the other way around and they're not there? I mean, why doesn't anyone make a video adapter for a sixbolt hub to centerlock rotor?
Hi Serge, You do still get stance width adjustability with the 4x4 binding disc, just not quite as much adjustability as the channel system. With 4x4 you only have the choice of using the preinstalled holes, whereas with the channel system you are able to slide the binding along the entire length of the channel to mount at any spot you would like.
@@701cyclesport6 and thats what I said. Now try to what incremental adjustments you get. If no one discovered this yet there is something wrong with the whole industry. I am 21" wide. Good luck getting that on an insert board with a re-flex binding. $315 hard earn money bindings ... Garbage!
@@sergemann5951 I sit around a 19/20 inch stance width and have never ran into an issue with 4x4 having a lack of width. If you are running into this issue with your current 4x4 setup - a factor to consider is that your board is small. Most brands have a similar stance width per size of deck but can vary a bit.
@@701cyclesport6 surprised! This is what you do. Ok lets try something else...on a 4x4 the only option is to land exactly on the inserts? No micro adjustment after? Correct? How far are each insert apart. 1"? Based in what you said I think you are only moving one bindings rather than matching both...scary that you do that. My board is fine. It is well known fact. Look it up and maybe Burton will hear you out if thay cared. I think its lack of understanding here not my board. Or you just don't ride enough to have dialed your preference. "I sit around 19-20"
@@sergemann5951 Hi Serge, You are really not making sense. There are so many variables to understand the issue you are having - we would need to know board bolt pattern, weight, height, and stance width just to name a few. 4x4 is in reference to 4 bolts in each binding, but there is a 4x4 bolt pattern and a 2x4. This is in reference to 2 cm (.78 inches) between holes horizontally and 4 cm vertically. The "2x4" system was designed to give you some freedom to move bindings however you see fit. This gives riders the ability to set the bindings at different widths and configurations. Not sure what you are referencing as matching? Same width? Same placement on the inserts? Regardless it won't matter - certain riders prefer more of a setback to change the riding position for certain situations. It's not dangerous in any way as long as all 4 bolts are within the parameters of the manufactures insert placement. Again - there is no micro-adjustment on 4 bolt bindings - this would add weight to the binding itself as well as compromise the integrity system and connection between the rider and board. This is one reason that Burton created the channel system as well as to give you a better feel for the board underfoot. Our team is trained by our manufacturers on top of our decades as riders ourselves. You would be hard-pressed to not find our team members on the hill every weekend during the season. If you have any further questions or would like more assistance - please provide the following info to us at info@701cycleandsport.com. - your board model, binding model, length of the board in a normal or wide configuration, height, weight, stance width, current binding angle.
