The Best Bike of 2023: 5 editors' picks + mine

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What was the absolute best road or gravel bike of 2023? This is the question I put to 5 cycling editors from around the world. Their answers were a mix of the latest and greatest high-end tech and some more down-to-earth product.
Some of the bike tests I did this year:
Ventum GS1 at Old Man Winter • Old Man Winter Rally t...
ENVE MOG • New ENVE MOG gravel bi...
Pivot Vault at Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona • Belgian Waffle Ride Ar...
Ventum GS1 at The Mid South • Racing The Mid South 2...
Cannondale Synapse RLE • Cannondale Synapse RLE...
YT Szepter • Tuscany Test: YT Szept...
Ducati Futa • Ducati Futa e-bike and...
Canyon Grail at BWR California • BWR California test: C...
Devinci Hatchet at Sea Otter • Gravel goes MTB XC: Se...
My Top 5 Gravel Bikes of 2023 • My Top 5 Gravel Bikes ...
Giant Revolt X at Wild Horse Gravel • Giant Revolt X suspens...
Factor Ostro Gravel at Unbound Gravel • Unbound Gravel bike te...
Specialized S-Works Epic hardtail at Big Horn Gravel • MTB test in a gravel r...
Lauf Seigla Rigid at North Winds Gravel Classic • Race test: Lauf Seigla...
Santa Cruz Stigmata CC • New Santa Cruz Stigmat...
ENVE MOG with Classified Powershift at Crooked Gravel • Classified Powershift ...
Canyon Endurace • NEW Canyon Endurace: d...
Trek Madone SL 7 • NEW Trek Madone SL 7: ...
Ridley Kanzo Fast at SBT GRVL • SBT GRVL test: Ridley ...
Ritte Esprit • Ritte Esprit looks to ...
Argonaut GR3 at US Gravel Nationals • US Gravel Ntl Champs: ...
Mosaic GT-2 45 • Limited edition Mosaic...
Decathlon Riverside GCR • NEW Decathlon Riversid...
Canyon Grail full details • NEW Canyon Grail full ...
Trek Madone at Left Hand Gravel • An aero road bike for ...
Canyon Grail at Big Sugar Gravel • Racing the new Canyon ...
Fezzari Veyo SL • Fezzari Veyo SL aero r...
BMC Teammachine R • New BMC Teammachine R ...
The editors I spoke to:
Cycling Weekly’s Anne-Marije Rook
www.cyclingweekly.com/author/...
Road.cc and Offroad.cc’s Aaron Borrill
road.cc/content/contributor/a...
Bicycling’s Matt Phillips
www.bicycling.com/author/2195...
Cyclingnews’ Josh Croxton
www.cyclingnews.com/author/jo...
Escape Collective’s Dave Rome
escapecollective.com/author/d...
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0:00 intro
1:04 Aaron's picks
6:54 Anne-Marije's pick
9:51 Josh's pick
12:35 Dave's pick
16:51 Matt's pick
21:02 my pick
24:26 Tuscan zen

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@whatwouldjacobdo 7 месяцев назад

Chris and Jesse over at the Nero show need you to walk them through beginner gravel for dummies.They’re ready to join the dirt side!

@pandatactical4530 7 месяцев назад

💯💯💯

@ChrisMillerCycling 6 месяцев назад

Send Help 😁

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

If I'm Help, you may be in trouble... Seriously though - always happy to chat about bikes, gravel or otherwise.

@derekkuhl 7 месяцев назад

I appreciate this discussion of cost effective bikes. Yes the Cannondale was over the top but it seems the rest of the editors are focused on great riding bikes for reasonable costs. Very very few of us gain any real benefit from DuraAce or Red. Seeing an editor’s pick on 105 11 speed mechanical warms my heart. Nice video and I appreciate the range of bikes that were discussed.

@chasepalpatine170 7 месяцев назад

Congrats on a great year! Second the guest appearance on the Nero show with Chris and Jesse, they need your gravel wisdom.

@FrankieD777 7 месяцев назад

Great video!!! I really like the Overtone of everyone in this video which is looking more at the 2k to 3k type of real world buying market… 👏Let’s just get out there and ride!!! ✨🚴🏼‍♂️✨

@petersouthernboy6327 7 месяцев назад

I really love the value aspect of you and your fellow reviewers

@fennec13 6 месяцев назад

Good on Anne, Matt and Ben for putting forth such reasonable and level headed picks !. a really nice bike for what 90% of what most gravel riders want. not a ~$10,000 T-lab cannondale.... >__< It IS easy to love expensive things - but TBH after a while of riding most of us (guilty) have put more into their bike than they strictly need. The $1k - 3k proice range has such AMZING bikes - you DON'T need a $5k+ bike !! if someone is watching this thinking they want to get into road or gravel , ( or whatever) then a more reasonable pic seems way more in line.

@daniels.2720 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Ben & contributors for what you do & All the best for 2024 !

@adamcoppock5018 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for a the videos this year and on this one, for focussing on value and price point. Access is really important. I picked up a crux comp and replaced the wheels. Picked up some DT Swiss hubs spokes and DT aluminum rims and they ride like a dream.

@hardmtnbiker 7 месяцев назад

It was great seeing Matt P. I have rode with him when he was in So Cal and been reading his reviews for over a decade, maybe 2 decades? He's been killing it for a long time.

@hossromani 6 месяцев назад

Your channel is not only an awesome resource on bikes, but furthermore your cool-headed, level attitude, your non-flex athleticism, and how active you are - is a source of inspiration for me and many I am sure - kudos and keep it up. My favorite gravel bike is trusted-and-true Giant Revolt. I have a revolt advanced 3 and revolt 1 - the latter daily driven and upgraded parts. I went and got a Defy 105 Di2 - which cannot wait to ride more after weather improves - as a middle ground between gravel-capable but more performance oriented Best wishes for 2024🎉

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for sharing your experience with Giant. Happy Holidays.

@joshuabennett2851 6 месяцев назад

Refreshing to see editors selecting bikes that mere mortals (re: not just the $10k) can afford. Bought a Lauf Seigla earlier this year after a lot of research that started after watching one of your bike reviews. Thanks for producing quality content. Happy 24'

@brianlafrance4512 Месяц назад

I love the value picks. Thanks.

@rudyelizondo1935 7 месяцев назад

Great vid Ben, love the feed back from your peeps and you. Merry Christmas and a happy new year

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas, Rudy. I appreciate it.

@nicholaslegan1339 7 месяцев назад

Another great roundup of bikes and opinions! The Golden Age of Gravel continues!

@seangilder511 6 месяцев назад

Bought my Lauf Seigla Rigid in large part because of your review. Great bike. I ended up springing for the weekend warrior (rival build with power meter included). It ended up being almost the same price as if I’d bought the core wireless axs build and bought the power meter add on separately. Overall I’ve been really impressed with everything about the bike.

@nl3712 6 месяцев назад

Very useful overview, thanks 🙏

@MountainGravel 7 месяцев назад

LAUF!! What a deal!! 11 or 12 spd. Merida is a new one to me. Sounds really good too! Thanks! Happy Holidays!

@janeblogs324 7 месяцев назад

Your probably American

@ylana4444 6 месяцев назад

Bought a Trek SL6 Checkpoint and absolutely love it! Great comfortable and stable ride. She’s fast and corners incredible!

@ericcoxtcu8037 6 месяцев назад

Your review of the Fezzari Veyo SL helped me make a final decision to buy one during the black Friday sale. Ive been riding it for a few weeks and absolutely love it. I was between that and a Madone; $4000 for the SL with full SRAM Force was just too good to pass up.

@brianhely3910 7 месяцев назад

Agree with you that Lauf looks like a very solid value and cool bike

@n22pdf 7 месяцев назад

Awesome vid dude.. 😊 great to hear of bikes which don’t cost the earth 👍 love the content well done 😊 Pete 🚴🏻👍😃

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, Pete.

@marciomvp9458 7 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas Ben! Thank you for the year of awesome videos. Before I go, my preferred bike, that btw I bought after your review is the Ventum GS1. For me is perfect combination of stability at speed, aero, tire clearance, compliance and price. We can have a pretty good price at the $3k mark.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Right on, Marcio. Merry Christmas.

@svenbollansee4231 5 месяцев назад

Thx for the multiple insights from the experts. Anne-Marije’s insight about the Trek Checkpoint ALR is especially clever and makes you think.Most of us are not Pojacar or Van der Poel and It is only in out heads that we are tempted to copy the pro’s! I think affordable bicycles , in this case aluminum,is a good option for the average cycling tourist and upgrades such as wheels add enormous value over time. Maybe stop the snobbery and enjoy cycling and the outdoors again! Grtz from Belgium! 🇧🇪

@oldanslo 6 месяцев назад

My best bike of 2023 is the '21 Specialized Diverge. I ride both road and gravel, so a 2x bike and multiple wheelsets allows me to do all the riding I want. I like it so much that I bought a second one. One is set up with road fenders while both have clip on aerobars and top tube bags. Works for me. Also kudos for picking a reasonably priced bike!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Haha, nice! Doubling down is certainly a heck of an endorsement. Thanks for sharing.

@mediumrick7667 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for focusing on some bikes that peeps are more likely to buy. The high end stuff is cool, but a lot of us are unwilling, or unable to spend that kind of dough on bikes. Like a lot of bike dorks, I've got a garage full of bikes. I have just as much fun riding the lower end ones as I do riding the more expensive ones. Bikes are just fun, and they don't need to be high end to have a great day out.

@pandatactical4530 7 месяцев назад

LAUF is Absolutely the best bang for the Buck! 👍👍👍

@azmaier100 7 месяцев назад

Sold my Salsa Cutthroat which as a great bike and bought a Lauf Seigle weekend warrior wireless with the carbon leaf fork. I love it.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

What prompted you to change? And how do you feel about the difference in geo?

@azmaier100 6 месяцев назад

Salsa just beat me up on the long bumpy rides. The Lauf even without the suspension fork is a smooth ride..

@OscarOverlanding 7 месяцев назад

Thank you.

@Jarek. 7 месяцев назад

I like this trend for appreciation to cheap(er) bikes 👍👍👍

@stuartdryer1352 7 месяцев назад

I make quite a good living and I read about 200 miles/week but I don't race. And there is NO way I would spend $10k+ on a bike. So I was glad to see not every bike on the list was an S Work-seque machine.

@DarynRod 7 месяцев назад

13:30 Yeah buddy. Snagged the green Pro. I love it.

@tkwood 7 месяцев назад

excellent video Ben! 100% agree with you on the Lauf suspension fork. I just sold my True Grit because I just felt like I was loosing some efficiency but I love the company! Maybe I will give the rigid a try. I have been riding the Canyon SLX Grail with Di2 GRX and absolutely love that bike. It is the older version but I find it very comfortable for long rides. My only complaint is the seat post is driving me crazy with its constant creaking. I had 3 separate shops try and get rid of it but 3 rides and it comes right back. Kills me. I also have an Endurace and it doesn’t seem to have the same problem. Anyways, love the work you do and Merry Christmas!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Ooph, sorry to hear about the post. Not usually a problem but one that gets complicated fast when you have a proprietary design. Merry Christmas.

@davidnicholson6680 7 месяцев назад

Interesting selections. IMO, the Super Six is bike of the year: very light, very fast, extremely well made, great paint options. The Lab71 version is as much of a waste of money as SWorks, the hi-mod versions of the Super Six are the way to go IMO. The Scott Foil is pretty amazing too, a dedicated aero race bike that's also extremely light and comfortable. I'd also mention the Emonda ALR which is a great inexpensive aluminum race bike, the new Canyon Ultimate which is very similar to the prior generations but remains a fantastic value and one of the best riding all-around race bikes out there and finally the Specialized Allez which is a very versatile, well designed and well priced bike. For a niche bike, I'll mention the De Rosa Stettanta which has a gorgeous Pininfarina-designed frame and paint scheme and apparently rides very well. Looking forward to 2024, I'd love to see a return of uncompromised aero race bikes. I'll be interested to see if Cannondale intro a new SystemSix and (unlikely but maybe?) Specialized drops a new Venge. We'll see.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your perspective and picks! I've never ridden a De Rosa. It is curious to watch the ebb and flow of aero designs.

@genjeanson 7 месяцев назад

The Northwinds Classic bike ! 😁

@hazfilms5363 7 месяцев назад

The checkpoint! 🙌

@gregmorrison7320 6 месяцев назад

Great idea for a video and very interesting, hope you repeat this in 2024 Ben.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

That's the plan!

@cyclingfreak56 6 месяцев назад

Great hear all the various opinions and then have you pick the bike I picked to purchase next year! 🙏

@patmacisgreat 6 месяцев назад

This was a fun video! Always great to see Matt Phillips as well. Where was the video for the Lauf taken? I swear that looks like some of our NW Illinois roads.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. And yes, good eyes! Just outside Galena.

@patmacisgreat 6 месяцев назад

@@TheRidewithBenDelaney That's awesome. I have been following your work for years and am glad you got to enjoy what we have out here. I think it's some of the best gravel out there. Enjoy the holidays!

@richcole3931 7 месяцев назад

best vids on the internet. keep it up mister 👍

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@chuckfrizzell8668 7 месяцев назад

Any comments from you on the Canyon Grizl AL 1x suspension? It appears to have an excellent finishing kit and an easy price point. But there’s the question about the Rudy 30mm fork. Any comments or feedback appreciated…

@WilfredGibb 6 месяцев назад

Looking forward to the Lauf Uthald.

@HuyNguyen-mu5oj 7 месяцев назад

Great video as always. I would love to hear your opinion on the Scott Addict Gravel if you have a chance to test it. It's a couple year old at this point but the geo seem to be matching other newer bike. I'm thinking of building one up as a gravel/road do it all bike.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

I need to get on that. Thank you.

@supakidgalaxy 3 месяца назад

Had a cervelo Aspero apex 1 which I got on a big sale this year & I really enjoyed…beside the sizing. Falling in between the 54/56 I went with a 56 but did not enjoy the shorter stem handling. Going back I would have gone with the 54, an accepted the spacer stack. I would love to have a specialized crux. I really enjoy the look of the frame, the reviews seem to endorse that It can be a road bike as well as a gravel bike but, The price is just so unrealistic. I might look into the lauf rigid. How do you feel it would preform with some 700x30 road tires on the occasional road jaunt? If trek offered a Domane AL frameset for sale, honestly I would go that route for an affordable all arounder bike. Even have considered buying one and porting parts onto it!

@mikerolfsen4500 5 месяцев назад

Ben… would love to see you review a cannondale topstone rigid and lefy!

@scottk8769 7 месяцев назад

Nice to see some lower end bikes chosen. I hope you can check out a Lauf Uthald in 2024.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Got one in the box now! Just need to get my garage finished up and I'll get cracking on it.

@Hintonbro. 7 месяцев назад

Cycling Tips (RIP 😢) used to test alloy bikes !

@tariqkamil7853 7 месяцев назад

Ritchey Outback coming for 2024

@Motorep146 7 месяцев назад

I'm looking forward to what Time launches for 2024. They're bringing production to my backyard and I want to support the brand.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

I am eager to get a hold of one for test. Great production story in South Carolina.

@PatrickJohannes-os5bv 7 месяцев назад

Ben, I've been following you since your days at BikeRadar and alwaysv valued your straightforward honesty with bike reviews. As someone in the market for a new gravel bike this spring, I'm really intrigued by the redesigned Merida Silex and realy wish they'd be sold in the US. Do you or anyone know why Merida won't consider bringing their bikes to the US? Is Specialized truly preventing them from selling their bikes on US soil?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. Short answer: I don't know the latest info, but can try to find out. As you may recall, Merida purchased 49% of Specialized back in the day as the California brand was on the brink of bankruptcy and Merida was producing a lot of their bikes. How that arrangement affects distribution (and production) today... I don't know. I will ask. Thanks for raising the question. web.archive.org/web/20090415102904/www.bike-eu.com/news/680/correction-merida-buys-49%25-of-specialized.html

@renelc30 7 месяцев назад

Motobecane gravel with di2 for 2800, state all road, yoleo gravel with decent groupset, vitus gravel

@Digiphex 5 месяцев назад

How would you rank the bikes under the Lauf?

@duncanholman9034 6 месяцев назад

Ben, Ben, Ben. I got the white rigid weekend warrior wireless about 6 months ago. I'm due for a wheelset upgrade to lighten things up and improve ride quality. The aluminum wheels are nearly 1900g. What rims would you put on her? I'm thinking ENVE AG25s since they are affordable, light, USA made, and "protected for life." The internet science says it's pointless getting aero wheels for a bike that rides with 40-50mm tires as the yooge. You'd need rims 80mm+ deep for aero gains at those widths!

@scottcopeland7457 7 месяцев назад

My favourite dropbar bike of 2023 is the Velo Orange Pass Hunter.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Gonna have to Google that one...

@EvidenceofaFabulousLife 6 месяцев назад

Here in Spain Merida is a big deal. They make some serious bikes for all budgets. I’m not sure either if BH, another Spanish brand is receiving the exposure it deserves globally. From your bikes shown in the video I also like the Lauf, seems a great deal and I noted it when you rode and reported on it during the year. This might be the gravel bike for my wife in 2024. Seasons Greetings to all!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing the perspective from España. Happy Holidays.

@ketle369 6 месяцев назад

Merida is like the unknown cousin of Giant. They are often great bikes and offers great value.

@luc3363 6 месяцев назад

Can't recall where I read about it but I believe Merida owns some of Specialized Biz and their Deal is that Merida is not allowed to be sold in the US but quite a few in Europe.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

@luc3363 Merida purchased 49% of Specialized years ago, yes. A bit before online trade news was a thing, but I think you can still find the Bike Biz article from 2001.

@liantechtube7921 6 месяцев назад

Hey ben great video. I been looking at the lauf rigid due to price. Is it risky to order direct to consumer. I never done that before and am really hesitant even though i have come close to oushing by on the lauf.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Thanks. I don't want to give you a blanket statement like 'direct to consumer is always perfect', but I can say that Lauf is a reputable company and I would have confidence ordering from them. Just make sure you get the sizing right! They are nice folks there, so don't hesitate to get in touch with them to ask questions.

@universe-juice 7 месяцев назад

Great video Ben. Was wondering, hows the construction quality on the lauf?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. I'm no engineer and I certainly didn't chop the thing apart, so my reviews as always are based on just my riding/traveling/comparative experience. That said, construction seems on par with any major brand from my perspective in the saddle.

@universe-juice 7 месяцев назад

@@TheRidewithBenDelaney thanks buddy. Have been curious about the brand for a while.

@LOZUPONEJ 7 месяцев назад

Checkpoints are great bikes

@Automobiliana 7 месяцев назад

I could’ve listened to Borill for much longer

@fredrichards3998 7 месяцев назад

Great yearly round up Ben. I must say our New Alloy Checkpoints with Apex our outstanding both in terms of ride quality and price. 👍 Happy Holidays

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Cheers. And to you!

@chrisdistefano198 7 месяцев назад

Oval, possibly the worst name for a wheel brand ever. Hah! This was a great wrap up, Ben, all of the very best folks in the bizness in this one. I love it.

@Nahhnope 7 месяцев назад

Maybe trying to trip people up with Roval?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

'Wait, the wheels are *oval*? Um...' 'It's just a name. Now try them with our new Leaky tires, and don't forget the Rust chain lube.' Happy holidays, duder. Thanks for the support.

@KoenMiseur 7 месяцев назад

Problem with the Lauf (and why it isn't on my shortlist for my next winter/gravelbike) it doesn't have mudguard/fender mounts!

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Ah, fair. As a desert kid, I didn't even think of that.

@whatthehoeck 7 месяцев назад

I bought a rigid Lauf race wireless (3.2k), partially informed by your review. With my carbon hunt wheels, it's amazing. Huge tire clearance is a treat. Electronic shifting is a treat. Bars and geo feel compliant. Only ding, lame paint job.

@seangilder511 6 месяцев назад

I really wish Lauf didn’t upcharge as much for the paint. I would have loved the blue or even the white one instead of black, but I wasn’t about to shell out an extra $300 just for a paint color.

@JaredGant 6 месяцев назад

The Race Wireless comes with carbon wheels, correct? What were you thoughts on them compared to the Hunt wheels?

@whatthehoeck 6 месяцев назад

Sorry I got the weekend wireless. Came with decent ethirteen wheels. So, can't compare but I've loved my hunt wheels. I've used them for gravel tours (did break one spoke finally) and cross racing - no complaints

@JaredGant 6 месяцев назад

@@whatthehoeckin hindsight, do you have any regrets? For $1,000 more from Lauf you can get a lighter carbon wheel set, and force components. Seems like if one is planning on upgrading to a carbon wheel set, the race model might be a better option.

@whatthehoeck 6 месяцев назад

@@JaredGant fair enough - I had the wheels already

@dtolios 7 месяцев назад

Clicking this looking for excuses to maybe change my '21 Checkpoint ALR, then... But I have to admit I really like the Seigla.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

😃

@robd003 6 месяцев назад

Ben, could you expand on what you didn't like about the Lauf suspension fork? I was just about to pull the trigger on a Lauf Seigla, but have been wondering if I really want the rigid version or not.

@red00tl 6 месяцев назад

I'll second this. As I can't test ride a Lauf fork before purchase, I'd be interested in hearing more about how good/bad it feels. Some reviewers like it, some others don't, so I'm not sure what to do.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Sure. It's just a personal preference, but I don't like the undamped suspension that you can't lock out or adjust in any way. Riding steady in the saddle over rough stuff at slow speeds feels nice. Standing up does not; it pogos. Also riding it at higher speeds can be unnerving. I don't know how much the fork itself is, but you can certainly swap between suspension and rigid.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, there's no absolute answer here. Hopefully my answer to Rob helps!

@red00tl 6 месяцев назад

@@TheRidewithBenDelaney Thank you for the reply, Ben. I was particularly curious about your experience of the Lauf fork at high speed, 'cause Lauf said the fork was designed to perform best at higher speed. But I assume that, at a high speed, even the slightest of fork movement can be scary depending on the situation.

@sssss222 7 месяцев назад

How does the Seigla Rigid compare to your other fave gravel bike, the Revolt? Which do you prefer?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

I like the Revolt better. A Revolt, with GRX Di2 and some RSs or Pathfinders, and I'm a happy guy.

@robwhite217 6 месяцев назад

@@TheRidewithBenDelaney Thanks for your videos. I'm debating between these two bikes. For me, in Canada, the price difference for Force equipped is about $1400, with the Giant being more money. Is the giant $1400 better?

@MarkFirstList 7 месяцев назад

Enjoyed the video. Price matters so maybe ask in a price range and have picks. It's not just 10K. I'd like to hear about $3-6K range, where it seems things get complicated. Kudos to the other commentators on this video too.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Thanks. That's a good idea. I just asked them for their favorite bikes, no parameters.

@MrMars121 7 месяцев назад

Is the lauf more race feeling or comfort feeling?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Eh... I'd say kinda in the middle. I enjoyed racing it and riding it.

@maxmxl 7 месяцев назад

24:59 looks like Pienza, anyway, welcome to tuscany, from a seigla owner :)

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Massa Marittima! Was a real treat for me.

@maxmxl 7 месяцев назад

@@TheRidewithBenDelaney for mtb riding is a heaven on earth. For gravel Siena and province is the best

@Ghostina1 7 месяцев назад

Swapping from a Dogma F to a Madone SLR 9 in 2024. I am very exicted

@barrowsworm1226 7 месяцев назад

I am still looking forward to a more in depth review of the new Grail. I was a bit disappointed to hear from Canyon USA that the "Pro" bar stem option will not be available in the US... WTF? I am really looking for a bike with a longer reach/wheelbase than my Stigmata 3, as well as a shorter sea tube and lower BB, as I want a bit more compliance and stability at speed.

@plain-bagel 7 месяцев назад

Have you checked out the V4 Stig? I think it hits at least most of what you've mentioned?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Really? I have asked Canyon for pricing and availability on the pro bar, but it's been crickets. Pretty limiting with no other option. I need to bug them some more. As @plain-bagel says, the new Stigmata has more progressive geo. And I'm a fan of the Revolt for a low bb, progressive geo but not sleepy handling, and a nice flex to the seatpost.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

Also, did you see this one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IdJLirn4DBk.html

@barrowsworm1226 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, but seems a little too extreme in terms of long and slack to me... It kinda seems like there might be some lack of good tracking during climbs, but maybe not...I am still considering it.@@plain-bagel

@barrowsworm1226 7 месяцев назад

@@TheRidewithBenDelaney yeah, I sent them a message asking when the "pro" bar/stem would be available and got back an answer saying not in the US! They also mentioned that they were working on allowing customers to choose the bar/stem size, but that would not happen soon.

@flow2tech 7 месяцев назад

Gen 4 Domane for this guy

@DEXVD 7 месяцев назад

Surprised you picked the Seigla, based on past comments assumed you would have said the Revolt.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Lots of great bikes out there right now, and I still heartily endorse the Revolt.

@BenZCardiff 6 месяцев назад

If money was no object what was your favorite gravel bike from the last 2-3 years?

@BikeLife154 7 месяцев назад

The checkpoint Aluminium with Apex AXS is $10,000!!! 😂 I must of heard that wrong?

@seangilder511 6 месяцев назад

It lists for $2899

@BikeLife154 6 месяцев назад

@@seangilder511I thought I must have heard it wrong.

@davidvonslingshot 7 месяцев назад

I rode SL7 with the rapide one piece bar and then back to back on the SL8 with rapide. The SL8 accelerates differently (better?) and climbs better. That’s the best way I can describe it. The cost to jump from 7 to 8 youtube says it’s not worth it…… I disagree.

@davidhunternyc1 6 месяцев назад

I know nothing about bikes, especially gravel bikes. I look at bikes with an aesthetic, industrial design eye. For me, the Cannondale LAB71 is breathtaking... $15,000 breathtaking! The Fuji SL-A was a minimalist masterpiece too.

@timtaylor9590 7 месяцев назад

why are ppl still talking about frame compliance for comfort? i thought that was debunked alrdy

@Alex-bl6oi 7 месяцев назад

"Suspension takes away from the Purity". What does this even mean? Personally I can't stand riding a gravel bike without suspension. It's amazing what 40mm of give will do for the comfort of a gravel ride. I do understand the weight trade off though.

@valiantabello 7 месяцев назад

It means absolutely nothing whatsoever

@jrmhng 7 месяцев назад

Simplicity of a rigid fork maybe? Having suspension means more maintenance and more things to worry about? Also sounds to me like gravel in the UK and USA means something different. US gravel looks a lot more difficult and may need a suspension fork.

@invalice123 7 месяцев назад

Honestly, and with respect to you Ben because you're a great content creator, but there is nothing exciting here. Recommending the TOTL bike from the biggest bike manufacturers in the world is not what we're here for (or maybe that's just me)! Perhaps the bike industry is just not that exciting and we should just be riding bikes and not looking at bikes. The Vitus selection was helpful. Disagree with Trek entry level bike, the pricing at RRP is worse than competing brands that offer better specification for the same money. Thank you Ben

@pandatactical4530 6 месяцев назад

Take another look at Ben’s choice. It’s a small brand and there is nothing else like it in the gravel category

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing the feedback. Happy Holidays.

@noels8817 7 месяцев назад

Ride the yTSzepter, won’t go back to a non-front-suspension gravel, it’s the SUV of bikes - fast and aero on tarmac - even with its very off-road gravel attributes. Even Dylan Johnson is sold on Gravel w the Szepter front suspension setup. Let’s face it gravel is approaching mtb pedigree: disc brakes, fat tires, suspension, but w aero bars. Just my 2c..

@newttella1043 7 месяцев назад

So ...Aaron Borrill is THAT guy telling the bike industry we need more expensive bikes....okay.

@harrylook7810 7 месяцев назад

yep - don't want to hear about Merida. Might as well recommend the Zwift Tron bike. Otherwise, lots of interesting bikes to consider.

@jrmhng 7 месяцев назад

What's wrong with the Merida?

@harrylook7810 7 месяцев назад

@@jrmhng can't buy one

@jrmhng 7 месяцев назад

@@harrylook7810ahh makes sense. Shame they aren't sold in the USA.

@timwhitburn6260 6 месяцев назад

10 grand for a Trek, ‘how affordable it is’ are you serious, when did 10k become affordable? 2k is affordable, this is why bikes are so overpriced because somehow 10k became ‘affordable’.

@johntrussell7228 7 месяцев назад

Tarmac SL8 is easily the best road bike ever made. Specialized continues to define what the benchmark road bike should be.

@KrazyKrzysztof 6 месяцев назад

josh croxton looking like vegan cyclist

@englishdecorator 7 месяцев назад

What a load of bolloxs

@ragethomas 7 месяцев назад

Lab 71 is so over played, plus Cannondale selling normal hi mod bikes as Lab 71. It's a joke.

@Omnis2 7 месяцев назад

The Lab71 guy who says suspension doesn't belong on gravel bikes can get stuffed. I mean, really.

@tccycling 7 месяцев назад

Sorry - best bike of 2023, an aluminum Checkpoint? Either make a budget bike video or make a best bike video. Why are bike journalists more interested in making some kind of statement instead of trying to find “the best bike” in some kind of objective manner?

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

My fault for the video title, not the editors. I asked them for what their favorite, most notable bike of the year was.

@georgeisenbarg8302 7 месяцев назад

Sorry worst video you have ever done? That would be my lead on a review for this one. You titled this best bike of 2023 not best bike to buy. Or the bike industry needs a wake up call. You even gave a price span in the thumbnail..? I love your videos but this one was a dissappointment due to the click bait title.

@TheRidewithBenDelaney 7 месяцев назад

“Editors’ favorite bike or bikes to buy considering the price”?

@plain-bagel 7 месяцев назад

Meh, I always love a Ben Delaney video