AliExpress cheapskate visits boutique bike show…

[@Cycle.every.day.]

Yeeessss, 10 times better than GCN "we'll only go to our channel sponsors stands"

[@robertcatuara5118]

And yet you still watch.

[@meirionhughes1138]

... or the "expensive vs budget" and the budget version is $400, while something similar on ali-express is $50

[@Cycle.every.day.]

@@robertcatuara5118 i had no idea they'd only go to their channel sponsor stands, i obviously didn't know until well into video.

[@Local.hero.1983]

@@robertcatuara5118 how were they supposed to know in advance clever clogs?

[@0-60.tests.with.Passengers]

@@robertcatuara5118 you only know such things after the fact surely?....and don't call me Shirley 😂🤣😃😅😆

[@Jinedan]

Excellent work, not awkward at all. I'd love to see your coverage of other shows. 🥖🥖🥖

[@TraceVelo]

Deal!

[@TikkanenP]

Really liked the ”rough” editing. ”This costs 1000!!! No, it is only the frameset! Oh, it is actually 1500… But it is still good…”

[@ShawnIsBatman]

This was an absolutely fabulous look at the Rouleur show. I have watched nearly all of the videos produced from the event and I can say with 100% confidence that I enjoyed your video the most! I love how you would preview the product, then talk to the reps off camera, then provide the detail via a voice-over...that is an awesome technique. All too often I see creators trying to interview the reps and things never come across in a coherent way. I also appreciated your opposing viewpoint on many items (mostly in relation to pricing). I fell that you handled this in a very respectful way. It is annoying to watch a creator cover a show where all of their takes come across like a paid advertisement. In your case, I love your content because I have grown to trust and value your point of view. Getting your point of view while still being respectful of the manufacturers definitely put your video head-and-shoulders above others. You need to work with Joe from Panda Podium and get together for the China Cycle show in Shanghai next May!!

[@Angieboy173]

You did a great job live vlogging!!Your channel is fantastic. You have helped me build a bike. Keep up the good work.

[@peterharrington8709]

Exceptional Luke. I'd be willing to bet that your boundless natural enthusiasm helps when doing this sort of thing. You're just so engaging. And the stands you covered were really fascinating too. Bloody good show! 🤗

[@downfix]

This was a great video!!! Do more of these!!! You walked around and highlighted things that most of the population would focus on. Plus throwing in the comparisons from the "cheap" stuff you own to the expensive stuff was great.

[@doOf3r]

You need one of those boom-microphones but it's actually a baguette on a stick.

[@PeterDavison-ff2po]

Thanks, great vlog. Love the way you manage to cut through the BS whilst retaining your enthusiasm.

[@whizler]

Enjoyed the "regular bloke's" perspective! Money no object but could only buy one thing from the show, what would it be?

[@TraceVelo]

Great question... Probably one of those Reap bikes tbh. I love the fact they are made in the UK, and the guys behind it were really cool. Plus that prototype gravel bike looks so sick! Either that or the Seka spear I recon...

[@PhiLoSoPheR_NonSenSe]

​@@TraceVelo How far bicycles have come... When you come to my side of the world, you'll know what bikes are actually made of... 😂

[@matanhale]

@@TraceVelo Front end of the Seka looks very similar to the Argon??

[@danielt91]

It's nice to see some honest thoughts on the products displayed. Especially when it's "I think this isn't worth it" or "This look like a simple marketing stunt with no real benefits". Most channels are basically just YT adverts and for a regular cyclist it's far more beneficial to hear what a somewhat regular cyclist might consider buying or looking into in the future.

[@andrewgravesjohn]

So good, perfect balance of generosity and scepticism about the show and the brands!

[@Shenore]

jajajaja i cried with the cervello stand and the instant combustion joke, great video!

[@Shenore]

really liked the format, keep it up luke! cheers from chile

[@Onigure]

​@@Shenore The best country of Chile.

[@Onigure]

​@@Shenorealso remember, "jajaja" onomatopoeia reads like "yayaya" in English.

[@billmiller4983]

This was a GREAT VIEWof the show. Truly an enjoyable travel through the show. You made a fun journey with the right of "Holy Cow" around the prices. Thanks a lot

[@dangerfulmind]

Great coverage of the show, ridiculous prices but some lovely kit.

[@kt31166]

Great job Luke!! You absolutely came across naturally and your real commentary was appreciated!!

[@bjmaston]

Why are you the only channel to actually meaningfully show the contents of this event? Thank you.

[@paulbarton768]

Really enjoyed it Luke. Felt like a first person shooter with the way the camera flicked from you to the product 🤣 always enjoy your stuff and I’m fitting that GR9 11 speed groupset over the weekend. Can’t wait to take the Claris off the gravel bike👍🏻 keep up the good work

[@jameslowe2979]

Yes enjoyed that thought you grew into the role as the day went on. By the end thought you'd really got into your stride. Well done!

[@BuckleyJonathan-nr1wu]

If you owned expensive bikes like this, the question is would you ever work on it yourself? A significant amount of the enjoyment I gain from cycling is the tinkering and the building and the customisation that I achieve through AliExpress.

[@LawrenceSeetoh]

thank you Luke, I really like this style ofvlogging video with the bike shows. I hope you get the chance to do this more often, just without the tummy issues

[@Raymond-Farts]

After watching this video I am happy you got to fill the spot. You're more entertaining and the way you talked about the bikes helped me to have a more positive feeling about expensive bikes. Thanks for your very hard work, it's something I couldn't do.

[@ebikescrapper3925]

3D printing bare finishes are the steam punk of the cycling world

[@biamarconchi]

Luke, love your out loud thinking on this show. always make me smile.

[@joshuabuilds3051]

My bike was marketed as "all road" back in 2020. Its an endurance bike. Head tube ends ¼ inch below my local stop lights. I

[@deskelly9313]

It all looks beautiful but the marginal gains and pricing are on another planet. Wish I was rich

[@leedorney]

Van Rysel was set up to be the normal price brand compared to the lower priced stuff that Decathlon does SOO WELL 👌

[@Yamaha_Bolt]

Of all the videos at this show I enjoyed and learned the most from yours. One thing about those EXS bars I was hoping you would have asked is when will they actually get stock! Great video. One thing that's clear to me is the Asian market is blowing away the Western brands. The innovation and design engineering is incredible. Seka Sphere is a dream. Thanks to you and Joe. 🇨🇦

[@therage10]

Thanks for the video. It’s was absolutely a treat, definitely more of this please

[@ebikescrapper3925]

The bike brands should make the batteries compatible with each others groupsets.

[@ryanw8987]

Really great video! Level of detail I don't usually see from videos like this, to the point i often dont watch videos of these shows anymore. Much more entertaining and informative than I've seen for awhile from one of these. Hope your stomach is doing better!

[@SamuelBlackMetalRider]

Luke discovering the world. People filming themselves, vlogging: happens all the time everywhere! You did great, go to Eurobike!

[@djrlloyd]

Great video, thanks. You are the voice of the average cyclist, in a setting for the far from average earners. I saw a Bastion a few years ago and it was a thing of true beauty, but at that price, I’d be afraid to ride it.

[@dannyjbr8870]

Really really great work. Definitely try and do more like this.

[@PhiLoSoPheR_NonSenSe]

Third! 😂 Please try to survive the cheapskate's nightmare. 😂

[@AirwolfCrazy]

Nice to see these bikes but I am still happy with the bike I built based on the first bike build you did on this channel. I purchased the same frame too. Keep the inexpensive stuff coming.

[@detmer87]

I'm a 3D CMM Specialist and the first thing that popped in my head when I saw that 3D printed Scope hub: "That better be Titanium!". And later in the video we learn that it's only Scalmalloy. I'm quite baffled by this. Regardless SLM or EBM 3D-printing technology this material is intended for complex organic shapes. But a hub isn't a complex shape at all. Clearly Scope as a brand doesn't have the knowledge/expertise and just outsourced this project. But I think they knocked on the wrong door. I have my doubts if there is enough material around the spoke holes. And if it will hold up over time (fatigue). Even if it's okay for light weight riders I don't think this is the golden bullet compared to Titantium.

[@cybertonto72]

I know very little about this type of thing, but I was told that Scalmalloy would only do good for things like garmin mounts or even light mounts. That it is structurally less sound than carbon.

[@arcoulant87]

Best coverage of this event by far, Chapeau!🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

[@daviddjerassi]

Loved your new venture and it was amazing yes more please your a natural at it the bikes and addons just so much hype Dentists bikes Thanks Luke for a fun day out.

[@aleksejmedia844]

Luke, very nice video. thank you for providing your thoughts on newest trends

[@humstrumbangtwang]

Fantastic. It’s also funny when someone else has the Browns staying in the basement 😂

[@mjock392]

Cheapskate is a bit of a clickbait title. We all know this man is the people’s hero who risks his well-being to tell us about good bargains.

[@DennisBishop]

Awesome job, Luke! Please keep doing these kinds of videos!

[@FringaleABloc]

I would welcome more of this format. Good stuff. Maybe some interviews with the people at the booths would've been nice.

[@lawrenceokane1678]

Best coverage of the show I have seen. Sorry to hear you ended up ill. Would be interested in seeing you do Bespoked. I think Eurobike is just too big and physically exhausting.

[@PaulMuzni]

The best coverage of the Rouleur show .

[@andyfrizzell4352]

Yep, good episode fun to see your reaction to some of the craziness

[@rayjones8853]

Awesome report. Very refreshing to see something unbiased.

[@fastestmilkman3840]

Amazing work Luke, much better than all the other mainstream cycling channels! Everything nowadays is about being premium or exclusive, IMO it just created a me/them environment, just bullsh@t.

[@BASSOfreak]

Heya, just wanted to say you come across as a really lovely bloke! Also, fully agree with your judgement at the end, those boutique brands like Bastion can at least justify their prices by making unique one-off bikes (whether its worth spending the money is a different question) but for some of these big name brands where you just get a different paint job, it really feels like a money grab....

[@TraceVelo]

Aww thanks so much, really appreciate it!!! 😊 But yeah that Cannondale stuff kind of epitomises the side of cycling I don't really gel with. It's just manufactured exclusivity for the sake of it... Doesn't really serve much else that to exclude those who can't afford it

[@rob-c.]

The Lab71 stuff is more than just a different colour

[@lisashiela9137]

Great job Trace, you've found your calling!

[@kilianortmann9979]

Man those seatpost lengths are out of control, I get it for the looks, but some just look ridiculous.

[@cheetocatto01]

Bonus clip xD Never trust street food.

[@lonegroover]

Good work Luke, I wouldn't dream of buying any of those bikes to be honest, but very interesting stuff.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thanks Luke. Like you I could not afford to buy anything there but I can understand those that have the money can as there are so many gorgeous components and bikes. If I am honest even when I see their magazine for sale given its limited content and price I don't even buy that.🥖🥖🥖🥖

[@stuartdryer1352]

You and Joe are heroes. Nothing less. By the way, that EXS handlebar looks almost exactly like the one that came included with the Lightcarbon frame I just bought. I got their highest QC spec frame (based on one of Hambini's recent videos). The whole frame, including the handlebar, was 750 USD. It's arguably the best frame i've ever owned. (It looks A LOT like that Van Rysel frame except mine is matte black and so lighter).

[@youarevictoria4981]

This is exactly the coverage we have been missing for the last 30 years.

[@estelja]

That Sarto carbon is insane. I'd never get any riding done as I'd be too busy just gazing into that weave in different angles of light.

[@josearos]

Hello Luke, totally off-topic content, but enjoy it anyway!

[@aveedub7403]

Luke the latest vlog was a blast and I thoroughly enjoyed you overseeing the bling!! Would you ever take a £30 -35 k bike anywhere?? I'd be terrified about getting a speck of dirt on it!!! The bike I liked most was the one with the orangy marbled effect on top tube. I think it was the Reap? I have to admit ilmao about your post hot dog episode! Jeeeeezzz I couldn't stop and almost split my sides, made worse by that clip of a dam? Purging its pipes?? Good stuff fella and i speak for all that you do a fantastic job! I was surprised you didnt come away with any little "trinkets", like bars etc!😁😁😁

[@MTBScotland]

Those SEKA looked awesome while the SWI with the hunt wheels is just hilarious.

[@GK-zr9cq]

Fantastic worked, loved it

[@Michielvnieuwenhuize]

Hi Luke, Loving your content and you did an amazing job vlogging The Rouleur craze 🥖🥖🥖 I work with carbon material all The time and to see “innovative” New carbon lay ups from small brands is lovely to see, but most of these ways of working with carbon is borrowed from other markets. The paintjobs in cycling are a work of art. For sure! Maybe you should join up with a Chinese manufacturer and use this type of new carbon and make your own besproken tracé velo-velo! Keep up the good work!

[@SimonBorneman]

Was super om te zien wat er te koop was .je heb het super gedan

[@micoskico]

Lovely video mate :) you kind of represent the average guy out there, so your coverage feels closer to my own view of the industry. Keep it up!

[@DanTuber]

More of these. You're a 3d printed natural at it.

[@gregbyrne7725]

50econds in and I'm loving the premise already, even Campy diss won't stop me liking this. 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖

[@alfredwilson7861]

Love Bastion bikes, always makes my ride when I see one around

[@_Zane__]

Great video, nice to see different brands

[@universe-juice]

Awesome video! Thank you. Havnt been watching alot of cycling content of late. Possibility of wwlll has dampened my appetite for bycicles unfortunately. Sending you and panda podium love through the either from Ky, USA!

[@asebaninja]

I spotted a RYET 3D printed saddle at Rouler, the only thing I could relate to at the whole show. 🤣

[@SyLens1]

Loved this video. My adhd cannot handle long videos and i watched 3 other videos about this bike show. I skipped through all of them without listening to anything 😅 but somehow i watched from the 1st second to the last. How do you do it?

[@charnestours1948]

I can't speak for your other subscribers, but I would watch you talking about anything related to bikes. You did a great job. Sorry about the hot dog.

[@williamcrampton394]

Hi Luke. Excellent review of Roleur. Your knowledge and expertise was shining through, so you could explain to us what exactly was on offer. Completely different to Amy's review who struggles to distinguish her arse from elbow. With respect.

[@TomEssex]

Those EXS AER[O]VER bars in 420mm width are dope.

[@vmgmarcus]

Great video. I can’t believe SEKA Spare are pushing their bikes on the international market. I placed an order and paid a deposit with the Australian distributor, my deposit has been returned, and my order has been canceled as they’ve never received any frames from SEKA. Although SEKA are still telling them there is a container of bikes coming with shipping or arrival date, which has been to months possibly 5.

[@davidbellman6698]

SEKA Spear looks great. One of nicest in video.

[@SniperSnake50BMG]

Finally beam bikes!!! Love them specially P5X

[@cybertonto72]

This was fun to watch, I would love to be able to go to this show and just dander about drooling at all that naked carbon 🥖🥖🥖🥖 Would love to see your take on the euro-bike show

[@nicokop7078]

Great video ,nice coverage of the show.

[@karlmustermann6005]

For you’re information Pinarello makes since 3-4 years the 3d printed seat top clamp

[@JohnSmith-ox7xc]

Pricing in desc for Van Rysel is off.

[@toddmcdonough]

Very well done, thanks!

[@starshihtzupuppy3409]

Love this show, more of this pls, maybe Shanghai?

[@BennoSattler]

Pinarello has officially left any serious discussion - 1cm increments in seat height? 🤣

[@WilliamB87]

4,5K for a groupset? wtf is wrong with this industry

[@estelja]

That REAP aero seatmast for gravel should come with appointments already made for your proctologist.

[@JonnyPsyclo]

Thanks Luke, really interesting! I guess Van Rysel had to pay for their Pro team sponsorship somehow...

[@freshchive]

Regarding the SWI frames. Imagine how many different moulds they would need if you could customize the geometry.

[@tinman7551]

🥖 Looking cool 😎 AF in your civilian skivvies Luke 😊🥰❤️😍 🙌🏻

[@notpablo8369]

was arguing with my cousin about the new Mondraker Arid because ive saw and old article on a cycling press website which had the window thingy on the seat stay.. and yep it was Seka

[@GCPerformance18]

One day we will meet up in a show and we can be awkward together

[@Abomai]

Loved it!

[@MrFoxmarine]

Really nice job! I think decathlon has a space in the market, "world tour" pro bike specs are in the 5 digit price range now, decathlon definetly has an opportunity to show it can be done for less.

[@chriscross5689]

That seka spear looked awesome..the forks stunning .. what were the wheels on that?

[@scoobyben1979]

You're not wrong about the Super Record. Campy do seem to design fugly groupsets.

[@huawei755]

👑 TraceVelo No1 👑

[@aundreywildman4109]

loved the video good work 👍💯

[@sxsignal]

I was just reviewing some of your videos and you posted lol. I was interested in if you are familiar with any Cyclocross frames?

[@Dreamweaver94]

Those Cannondale Lab71 bikes look amazing, but for that huge price and all of the claimed exclusivity they're still not made in 'Merica?? Being handmade in America is one of my favorite things about my 2000 Cannondale CAAD3. You can still buy Calfee bikes though, they're handmade in America and have been since the Greg Lemond days when he'd ride them. Anyways, nice video dude!