Standing 7' tall, the LWB brought me back to cycling and the joys it brings - else I was looking at custom solutions otherwise!
@LaurenceDay-d2pКүн бұрын
Fat tire biking ono snow is fun - but beware of ice or mud! Even the best fat tires can slip and slide - I know!
@denniskurama1974Күн бұрын
That’s awesome ❤
@8725212 күн бұрын
Beautiful roads to ride! A well-done video for a product that deserves such. I have its brother on my Moots YBB 650, convert to graveler and agree with all you say. 👍
@BarneyOrdog2 күн бұрын
Hi Guys, I just switched to this bar size 46. For me the best decision what I made. I am 6.4 tall however not with a big ✋ and I can reach easily the levers. I am using GRX set. Also I have sub brakes as well. Hope it helps you.
@ductrung39932 күн бұрын
hi! Is there any winter fat tires you would recomment that is around 2"-3" wide?
@dtj99235 күн бұрын
I recently put a Salsa Blackthorn together and built it up with 29 x 2.6, 27.5 x 2.8, and a full 27.5 x 3.0. Unfortunately, a 3.25 tire isn't going to fit without hitting my chain. The 27.5 x 3.0 is hands down my favorite wheel tire combo. 27.5 x 3.0 options are just about gone. I just hoarded a bunch of Specialized Ground Control T7s on closeout. A 29 x 3.25 might be fun to try out on one of my Salsa Bucksaws. That bike is surprisingly nimble with carbon wheels and a set of 26x4.0 Jumbo Jim LiteSkin Evo tires. It sucks the bike industry has basically decided to kill plus tires and bikes. Every bike doesn't need to be 23 pound XC bike on 2.2 inch tires. Plus size is fun size!
@shaymtbrider72445 күн бұрын
How tall are you ?
@RideYearRound5 күн бұрын
Just shy of 5’11”
@shaymtbrider72445 күн бұрын
@@RideYearRound so i just bought that bike in large n i am 6 fr do u think it will feel cramped?
@RideYearRound5 күн бұрын
No I think it’ll be great. I’m on the shortest end of most larges and even sometimes ride a medium.
@shaymtbrider72445 күн бұрын
@@RideYearRound but you said twice reach feels small ? Why is that ?
@RideYearRound5 күн бұрын
I really meant the effective top tube (distance sitting), not the reach (distance standing). It’s been a long time since I rode this, but it just felt shorter than I was expecting. It wasn’t too short though and it’ll fit you great.
@bertkreft96895 күн бұрын
assuming that the front center is a bit too short - then it might help if the chain stays were longer - but it will definitely be dangerous - as soon as your front wheel starts to slip and turns sideways - you will fly over the handlebars - if it comes to the slightest incline - the weight is distributed 50/50 - and as soon as you hit the brake - things turn out very bad
@RideYearRound5 күн бұрын
I'm not sure what you mean here. The ETT and reach are a little shorter than normal, but the front center is still longer than the rear center.
@bertkreft96895 күн бұрын
if you want to have a stable ride feeling - i would highly recommend to elongate the front center - only cargo bikes have enough - to not flip over under full breaking
@greezom5 күн бұрын
can you try butterfly bar
@Chr13t1ansen5 күн бұрын
am looking into the LWB bike as a all round bike to replace my 94 KONA Lava Dome size small will go to the medium
@GregAspenson6 күн бұрын
Seems like all you can find 35mm and higher for rims 27.5 are WTB. A lot of manufacturers are not making wide rims for 2.8 or 3.0 anymore.
@RideYearRound6 күн бұрын
I know you can still get the Duroc in their 40 and 50mm rims. I think the RaceFace Arc is also an option, but yeah things are definitely more limited now.
@GregAspenson5 күн бұрын
@@RideYearRound thanks. Wasn’t aware of those options. I never want to get rid of my 27.5+. I want a higher engagement hub and I’m not sure whether to replace the sram one on my WTB i40 wheels or just get a new wheel set built.
@mazditzo6 күн бұрын
do you planning to build this on moderate setup ? (deore level perhaps)
@shaymtbrider72446 күн бұрын
U ever did long term review?
@RideYearRound6 күн бұрын
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@bencekajtar18857 күн бұрын
What about with the rear hub?
@mbinzayed7 күн бұрын
Hey thanks for the video, what is your experience after 2 years of use ?
@greezom7 күн бұрын
Can you try butterfly bar?
@josephp77028 күн бұрын
Great review
@emanueldesousa778 күн бұрын
I regularly go for long rides, about 4 times a week, 3 to 5 hours each ride, and this is the bar I have and it’s so good, and comfortable… love it and it was one of the best upgrades on my gravel bike
@timoe24698 күн бұрын
Am I the only one around here who does *not* like these bars? 😊 Had them on my bike and found the position of the bumps on the lowers too far back. Comfy on its own, yes, however I could not reach the brake levers from this hand position, and my hands are not small (glove size 10)😮. Once you grip brake friendly on the lowers, the bump is *very* annoying 😢 Happily replaced by Deda Géra (alloy) which suits me better than anything else 😊
@JustMikeH8 күн бұрын
I am excited to hear your long term review of the Jones SWB. I'm eyeing a replacing my oldest bike. While the SWB isn't top of my list it's still on the short list because I /love/ riding my LWB so much it's ridiculous. (and few people believe me how fun it is to ride in spite of its size and lack of suspension)
@RideYearRound8 күн бұрын
This was kind of my last ride on the SWB and I'm moving into the editing phase on the video. Should be out in the next week or so.
@753Jackson8 күн бұрын
Surly did the right thing manufacturing these in 25.4 and including the shim includes the modern bikes.
@RideYearRound8 күн бұрын
Yeah, a few years later I look back and agree with you there. If the shims weren't included I would probably disagree though haha.
@shaymtbrider72449 күн бұрын
How much this bike weight
@boraciclemon48949 күн бұрын
What handlebars are those?
@RideYearRound9 күн бұрын
Jones Loop
@boraciclemon48949 күн бұрын
@@RideYearRound how much do they typically run for, those would probably go pretty good for my commuter.
@RideYearRound9 күн бұрын
@boraciclemon4894 usually around $90 new but they go on sale and you can probably find some used ones
@boraciclemon48949 күн бұрын
@@RideYearRound Nice. Thanks for the info, I hope the rim wasn't too bad on the rest of that ride
@TechStryker9 күн бұрын
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@MusicRCBicyclesCoffee9 күн бұрын
Im on this bars too. Definitely a very comfortable design eapecially for long rides.
@notpablo836910 күн бұрын
wish the rear stays are floating like GT/Lapierre
@GregAspenson10 күн бұрын
Interesting your take on chainstay length. Steve (hardtailparty) loves short chainstays. I have the SC Chameleon and hated it in the 415mm, but then again I'm 5'10 and ride a medium. 430mm is much better and I could go longer.
@RideYearRound10 күн бұрын
I think it's totally dependent on the terrain you're riding AND your riding style. I'm not a super "playful" rider so short chainstays don't really benefit me. Some of that may be that I ride a lot of fat bikes which can't go super short to begin with, but I don't know...my opinion really changed after getting the LWB. It's going to depend on the person though.
@taknname10 күн бұрын
Interesting frame! Does the "expedition" intent have any influence in terms of frame feel? How's it feel compared to other ti bikes you've tested?
@RideYearRound10 күн бұрын
I'm not sure if there's anything done butting or tubing wise to add compliance (although longer chainstays help with that a bit), but titanium is a good choice for this type of bike in general.
@tico7874210 күн бұрын
I keep coming back to these bars. They just work for me.
@turboelephant629810 күн бұрын
People will cream themselves over a bike like this, just because of all the mounting points. Glad it clears 29+ tyres (every bike should!) So when are you hitting up Surly to send you the new Moonlander to review? lol 😃
@RideYearRound10 күн бұрын
Yeah I think 95% of people will never take full advantage of all of these mounting points, but for the 5% that do it's an awesome feature. Also, I've reached out but no response from Surly. I'd love to try it out though.
@endangeredgnome533710 күн бұрын
I'm glad you're getting all of these different bikes to review.
@RideYearRound10 күн бұрын
You and me both!
@DannerPlace11 күн бұрын
Appreciate the review. Ordered a Kyote from Richey today.
@RideYearRound11 күн бұрын
Enjoy it, it’s a great bar!
@ritcheydesign11 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the bars! The riding out there looks perfect for them.
@SHWELL1111 күн бұрын
By far my favorite barsacross the board. They just get the job done while looking great doing it.
@RideYearRound11 күн бұрын
They're some good looking bars for sure.
@Saftkeur12 күн бұрын
Lovely review! I've been considering either the VentureMax or the Kitchen Sink myself for a little while now. Do you feel like there's particular differences between the two? VentureMax looks like it's juuust a bit more comfy, which is probably my main goal, but iirc the Kitchen Sink is a little less 'aggressive' in the flare and all that too? I ride a Diverge and mostly use it for gravel group riding and just long solo adventures, nice mix of road and towpath and singletrack around where I am. Nothing racey and I'm usually just chilling on the hoods and cruising, but definitely some chunky stuff here and there too.
@RideYearRound12 күн бұрын
Honestly either one would be great for your use case. The VentureMax feels more like what I’d want for group rides and true “gravel” riding, but is still more than capable for what you’re describing too. If you want a little more stack and a nice place for a bag, the Redshift is probably the better option.
@michaelguerrera146312 күн бұрын
Wow. So I just subscribed and I hardly ever do that! My story: first was like 1990 rigid Diamond Back Ascent. Loved it, here in Nor Cal so many options! can't say I was a "mountain biker" but I did my more than fair share!Can you call that a mountain bike? Not by today's standards. Had for a few years, my brother stole it when he was off to college at Tempe. Yep, Az. So I didn't get to further my biking experience due to startingsrried life, business, family, etc. we got two K2's for city cruising with the carriage for the kids. Had those for years, man we loved those K2's. Then my wife got my daughter at 12 a Fuji straight bar hybrid. I was like wow!! Sexy white half road half something! Then I was able to ride if most of all of them because we literally road them to hell & back! Just before COVID I picked up on eBay a Jamis DXT. Love it still to this day, even with the three front rings!! So I got the itch again. Been a roadie for quite some time, never saw myself getting into another MTN bike because everything I saw was FS. Not that that's bad. Just not for me aesthetic wise & weight. So an old hs buddie started up. He treated himself a few months ago with a firebird. Like Wow! He's been nagging me. He's Chief engineer of Cal trans bridge and freeways and knows so many cool places. So I caved, but it wasn't easy. It took me nearly a month to find my sweet spot for a "MTN". Turns out I settled in searching for a lightly used Roscoe 9. Yep, I know it's trek but it's built like a tank and yet isn't super heavy like the previous 6,7 & 8's. Bart was like Yeah Mike, a freakin' hard tail! Man those were beasts! I test road one. Wow! I'm truly happy and stoked with this Trek R9. I'm learning again how to enjoy life on a bike again! Thanks so much for the vlog, I was starting to think something was wrong with me getting a trail hard tail.
@colinthacker381912 күн бұрын
So if the Venturemax doesn’t inspire as much confidence as others in the rough stuff, what bars would be your current choice for off road adventures?
@RideYearRound12 күн бұрын
From what I’ve ridden, the Wren Perseverance and surprisingly the Redshift Kitchen Sink (I think mostly due to the 20mm of rise). With the Wren I think it’s mostly from the width so the XL version honestly might make this bar a lot better in technical stuff.
@ianmangham457012 күн бұрын
I like them 😮
@debr62812 күн бұрын
I've been fatbike 'curious' for about 4 years and just bought a pre-owned DeVinci Minus 10S and LOVE riding it! It's so much fun... in part it's the simplicity and a 'monster' bike (ala monster truck lol). This is bike #5 ... ride enough years and, well bikes follow you home (dual sus, hard tail, gravel, road, flat bar) This new to me fatbike is parked at my front door ... ready to roll
@PrestonLindbeck12 күн бұрын
In regards to singlespeed mountain biking, you may not always be in the right gear, but you're never in the wrong gear.
@Indicasativa5512 күн бұрын
I’m sorry but those bars are blowing my mind but not in any good way.
@joestillwell678912 күн бұрын
I went from Salsa cowbell to the Ritchey VentureMax on my Journeyman and could really tell a difference in comfort from high frequency vibrations.
@RideYearRound12 күн бұрын
That’s exactly what I did on my Cutthroat (although I had some different bars in between). Big difference.
@jasonisaac112 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review. The Venturemax looks sharp on your Cutthroat with the red PNW bar tape. I’ve enjoyed riding with a WCS Venturemax XL 52 cm on my atb, Ritchey Ascent. Mostly unpaved riding, forest roads, double track, some singletrack. Have a PNW Coast suspension dropper post, and mullet 1x12 SRAM drivetrain. One of my favorite bikes to ride!
@RideYearRound12 күн бұрын
Sounds like a pretty awesome bike set up you’ve got there!
@bootsauce4712 күн бұрын
You cant really go wrong with these bars. That being said I rode a race with the Beacon bars and they were great!!! Strangely enough I like the Beacon model slightly better. For curiosity I bought the Corralitos too, but have yet to install… I would love you to review the Whiskey Winston handlebars. Those are on two of my bikes and are fantastic. Like your Jones H bar review they have to be set up correctly.
@RideYearRound12 күн бұрын
Those Winston bars look pretty interesting! What kind of bikes do you have them mounted on?
@PIN66612 күн бұрын
Then bars are rad! What are they?
@RideYearRound12 күн бұрын
Binary Falkens!
@e.con571212 күн бұрын
Thanks for reviewing this bar. Learning a lot about Ritchey products (and their naming system), this helps. WCS line seems to be the sweet spot of spending but not overspending, and Comp the sweet spot of spending enough to get something good (better than basic) that will last.
@RideYearRound12 күн бұрын
That’s a great way to put it, especially on the Comp line.
@VikingRagnar-cp7ql12 күн бұрын
Those bars 😂 but if they make you happy that’s all that matters ❤
@ollimustonen12 күн бұрын
I have e fatbike with Bafang M510 motor and it weighs 24kg. I have managed it through pretty gnarly terrain in the woods. I'm having ton of fun with it and it's all that counts.