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I have a Pride (Ukranian brand) RAM 7.3 27.5" MTB with a suspension fork (Rockshox Recon 80mm). Really versatile, fun and fast bike. That bike definitely turns heads :D

Can you change a marline 6 Gen 3 handle bar to a drop bar? I would like to see if I can change my handle bars.

Your bike

Thoughts on the Trek 1120? I know it’s a flat bar but I’ve seen it with drop bars.

Does Marin Gestalt XR qualify as drop MTB? I'm thinking of a bike mostly along these lines, but sub 3hr rides. And once a year I want to do a local Century Road ride. How would these handle that (with narrower tire)?

I wanted to hate these because it’s €110 for 3 stuff sacks. But after watching the video clicked that damn order button within minutes. I like the pack, but it’s just hard to make the best use of space and I think these will help me with that. Particularly the 6l for my quilt.

having no experience with Shimano DI2 I'm really shocked how short the battery life of these huge batteries is and how often you have to charge them! I have SRAM Red Etap on my TT bike and those small batteries work fine for an entire season without recharging, should be good for weeks or month's on touring bikes. Nonetheless I would not use them for backpacking either (though you can easily take fully charged replacement batteries as they are so small); because if anything happens to any electronic shifting system out there you simply cannot do anything - repairing those is impossible. On the other hand a mechanical shifting system can always be fixed if you are a bit used to maintenance

I'm not a bikepacker but as a cyclist that wants to be prepared I can really appreciate this.

This is the only place I've seen the technique of using a tyre lever to seat the bead. That did the trick for me.

My Surly Ghost Grappler is my favorite hopefully my forever bike, i like the WT Otso as well.

About a month and a half ago, one of my favorite all around bikes got stolen. So, I needed to replace it (I mean...need/want...whatever). As I was searching, the opportunity to pick up a solid, sporty, low cost single speed appeared. I hadn't spent any time on a single speed since I was a kid. So, I bought it, customized it, and now I ride it more than all of my geared bikes with the exception of my commuter. As for the details...you pretty much have said everything I would have shared. 😁👍🏾👊🏾

I learned that there's no such thing as a young bike mechanic. You're about a damned idiot.

Sooooo the fork mounted peanut butter is... shaken not stirred 3:03

1x Sword is on my gravel bike atm. Works like a dream! Simple, meters of development is enough for the climbs here, and... CHEAP (+/- 1/2 the price of the GRX)

Which wahoo model is that? I use Gaia all the time for Overlanding. Very interested in being able to send tracks I’ve created in Gaia to my GPS.

I have the Moonshiner. I’ve been riding bikes for 40 years, no other bike has consistently put a smile on my face every time I get on the saddle. So comfortable, so capable and so reassuring! 🙏✊

As someone that's toured ≈50,000 miles with Garmin 8xx's, and now touring with a dog on an e-bike -- A phone is better. By a lot. Apps like cycle.travel provide significantly better navigation than Garmin or any other device, and let's face it -- nobody stays completely on track (unless perhaps you're following pre-made routes in some places). Google maps is so much better for finding restaurants, cafes, etc. Also, it's 2024 -- every phone made in the last 5 years is waterproof (at least against rain) There are only 2 reasons to use a dedicated unit -- in case of a crash, and battery life. Fortunately, I have a USB-port on my bike and don't have to worry about power at least

50 to 70 bux. Forget it.

Wouldn’t a layer or two of helicopter tape applied to the front of the frame protect the frame well without the buffer strap?

I've used the Vittoria Syerra on my Polygon Syncline to participate in a 40km MTB jamboree event. It worked awesome.

Excellent choices on your list here. The Stargazer and Moonshiner are such wonderful looking rigs. Always nice to see them. I test rode the Moonshiner, but opted for the lighter Hardtack. Which is very similar in looks and geo to the Grappler, also on your list. Thank you Neal.

I'm so done with videos telling me everything I'm doing is wrong.

Where's the PADDLE part? And who is carrying Neil's breakfast dinner food? I see he eats candy for lunch.

Where in Northern MN? Love your channel from Grand Rapids MN

Good god that spech rock combo is my new vintage holy grail bike

gimme a steel bike that can take a 2x (36/28 perhaps) and a wide range cassette (10-51 x 12 speed or 11-51 x 11 speed). 29er tires down to 2.1 but normally 2.4 up to 2.6 with Boost thru axle hubs and tons of mounts and I'm in.

Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

Dentists must love riding these bikes 5km once a year on a Sunday

What stem holder are you using, I’m looking to buy one?

Check out Panorama Cycles Taiga EXP 2! Wonderful build and ride quality!

I have a Panorama Cycles Taiga EXP 2 and I love it!

The Seiko that Andrew is wearing is absolutely marvelous! The Casio on the handlebars is stunning as well!

i have only full sus bike and i use it also on gravel roads and paved roads. It is definitely more comfortable than rigid bike and allows me to ride longer distances.

I put wide drops on my MB-2 and it's the sweetest!

Alt bars are really growing on me

Cinelli Hobootleg Geo. One of the few ready-made drop bar MTB options available on the EU continent. These boutique US brands are simply out of reach here.

this is a cool vid neil, hardly see vids on this topic.

Which sandals is Mitch wearing? Thanks!

Thanks for sharing each of your setups! Fun to see each of your choices. Clip-on dragonflies for the win!

Stayer OG+ ❤❤

Stayer OG+ ❤❤

The video and the comment section are gold for newbie like me, thank you!

I have a Tumbleweed Stargazer and it's a fantastic bike. I absolutely love it. Already saving for a Ti version for the far-off future.

Now flat bar gravel bike please 😅

I would suggest the Panorama TAÏGA EXP 2

The Stogge Rambler!!!!

I really enjoyed both parts!!! Here in Mexico we don’t really have so many options to get these kind o bikes!!! gravel is recently growing up and becoming a phenomenon!!! I used to think it was amazing, and it is!!! its fun and fast!!! Now its a fancy sport that it makes you feel you have to have the latest gravel bike, carbon bike, fancy cloths, etc.... but I don’t see why to buy an expensive gravel bike, that limits your ride, because of tire size and width!!! also not having so many places to anchor your stuff... But when I found my Surly Ghostgrappler I tasted a new world for me!!! I used to be a mountain biker and this bike is awesome!!! I can go Mtb routes and then gravel routes, and I can join both kind of people graves and Mtb on the same day!!! Ha!!!! its so fun!!! yes its is super heavy!!! It doesn’t have suspension and it’s hard after many miles going down hill for my hands and wrists, but I haven’t found a perfect bike yet!!! I call her my Cadillac!!! its a very supple bike and its so reliable, strong and fun!!! So I was really pleased to find it here on your 13 top bikes!!! =D it was the only option for me, and it’s good to know that I did well buying it two years ago!!! I`ve biked with it here in Mexico in Oaxaca, 3 routes from the web site that I highly suggest doing, Also in turkey, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece!!! not regrets so Far!!!! cheers!!!

Ever ridden a CO-Motion Cycles Divide? Hand built in Oregon. Be awesome if you guys could get ahold of one to test. I have three CO-Motions and they are great.

I would like to see your review the Priority Gemini Pinion Smart Shift Gravel, which comes in aluminum or Titanium. It has the new Pinion Smart-Shift gearbox and Gates Carbon belt for low maintenance.

When will you be reviewing the Panorama Taiga EXP? It would definitely make this list! Cheers for the great content!