Mean Streets Of St. Louis City Cycling BikeBlogger

[@johnr.5721]

Hi. I've become a bit addicted to your videos. Thank you for doing them. I really appreciate the tips you give on riding in traffic.

[@BikeBlogger]

My pleasure John R. Thanks for watching!

[@keisha5542]

I love seeing the city in a bike’s viewpoint lol

[@DutchBikeBlogger]

Very nice an thanks for the route map, makes it way easier to see where you are going

[@mitchrapp9727]

Die hard BB fan here. Watched the entire thing! I do prefer the chesty cam view though. It allows us to see the cockpit (my favorite part of the bike) and a bit of a higher view. Plus any accessories that you may have placed on the handlebars ☺.

[@DutchBikeBlogger]

Me too, the chest cam is also what I am using on my bike rides. Higher point of view, but less stable image due to body movement

[@1959RT]

That was Hogan trucking on your left. You were a block over from McDonald's on Tucker.

[@erichschuh192]

Thanks B.B. There have been times when my son and I will bring our bikes to STL for something different to do on a Saturday. I’m always a bit unsure of areas to ride.

[@digbyodell2924]

I could hear something rubbing slightly from time to time when it was quiet and it always seems like the handlebars come loose a bit at least on the maiden voyage. Maybe its the little knurls they put in the stem grip area of the handlebar squash down a little bit on the first ride.

[@Grinnij]

bike blogger bikes america?

[@scottydoo330]

if you have an extra bike to throw my way let me know....2 grand and haven't ridden it in a year? big money there.....lol...im checking into cyclocross. im maxing out at 400....im on a cop salary so limited funds....your videos are awesome...i have learned alot about commuting and bikes. thanks for the info. i subscribed after your winter commute....hard core brother....

[@DutchBikeBlogger]

Electronic shifting has been around since 1994, on bikes that cost over 5,000 Euros.

[@scottylong7666]

Awesome videos BB

[@army0910]

Yes I have been waiting for this for a long time love LOVE your vids.....now time to make coffee put on my fav clicker game lol and watch over an hour of glorious riding Hell Yeah...

[@digbyodell2924]

When you said ghetto, I was thinking, "a little like the E. St. Louis ride here!" That bike should be a dream at acceleration (which you can really take advantage of on your rides with so many stops) and over small bumps, but it probably feels harsh and squirrely on the bigger ones because of the low volume tires and carbone fibre usually ramps up like a progressive spring. Depends largely on layup also, my Haanjo carbone fibre is stiffer than the aluminum version!

[@BikeBlogger]

Didn't know you had a carbon fibre bike. I restrained myself for so long but I had to see what all the fuss was about.

[@ham3775]

i imagine the auto indexing feature on di2 makes the tech a bit more advanced. whether that's worth a 900 USD increase over mechanical is a different story

[@noudidnt43]

You bought a brand new bike, then waited for a year before you rode it!? You have more restraint than I.

[@LiquidMagmaGT]

woohoo thanks for the vid BB, take care sir.

[@jonnieinthe256]

I’m amazed of how there doesn’t seem to be that much traffic there. I live in a city of like 300k and traffic seems to be 50 times as bad as there in St. Louis. I know St. Louis has a lot more ppl to. I have to be in constant look out for ppl driving badly everywhere to.

[@DutchBikeBlogger]

Here in The Netherlands it is crowded, way more bikes on my bikerides overhere.

[@trexmobile1]

I'm sure he avoided busy areas at all cost, and plans routes to minimize the likely hood of being in heavy traffic. I plan my routes and if there is a busy road I don't like I plan my route around it.

[@trexmobile1]

The short answer to why are mechanical shifters so expensive is they can. But, they are also the best then and for now, I thought there was an Auto Mechanical shifter coming out or it is already? This should help bring down the cost because as soon as the pros slow down use then the public gets a break on cost.

[@josiahfernandez1370]

Bike Blogger. Can you make a video, cycling in Clinton Rd? The most haunted road in america and is located in west milford. Can you make video cycling in Clinton Rd?

[@VivKittie32]

Keith Maverick That would be fun! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TeamGamerFly]

When you have a $140 road bike. I can still dream.

[@SC_Can]

Any fear of getting shot while riding?

[@johngoss164]

Im dizzy after that roundabout :)

[@davidbierbaum4881]

Great practice for track cycling there. I loved his explanation of "why so long" while he was going around in circles! I keep meaning to procrastinate, myself, but I keep just putting it off till later...

[@DutchBikeBlogger]

At 06:53 min. You say Crossing with VanDeventer (Ave.) iI is actually a Dutch name "Van Deventer" Meaning " somebody from Deventer" Deventer is a city in The Netherlands

[@albertcastro409]

If you work for a living. Why not buy what you want

[@bertiewooster9222]

mitts, short sleeves and carbon in the autumn, your a die hard cyclist now old chap ( ; keep spinning and thanks.

[@ЕвгенийЧебышев-ц1б]

weight your single-speed bike ? , please.

[@BikeBlogger]

My single speed bike is 18 pounds with pedals and accessories.

[@trexmobile1]

Bikeblogger with shifting just think of it this way. If you start at 90 cadence going up hill and that cadence drops to 70-80 then shift one gear easier or pedal harder, repeat. You should hardly ever use your left shifter or front derailer, only shift into one of those if you run out of gears in the back. Good luck!

[@BikeBlogger]

Thanks! Part of the problem is the gearing. It is a road bike although I'll use it primarily for riding in a city (not a closed course). So I will probably be changing the gearing for something more reasonable to prevent cross chaining as much.

[@trexmobile1]

Well if you do change it out you should Live Stream it. I'll guess a 1x8.

[@DutchBikeBlogger]

Nice car at 26:26 min, not sure what is is, but looks cool

[@Zezims]

Pontiac Solstice

[@DutchBikeBlogger]

Thnx

[@jackduffy1817]

The Mean streets of St Louis, I nominate for the Condermaytion of the, War-Bash Cannon Ball. Now listen to the jingle, The rumble and the roar, As she comes down the mountain by the hills then by the shore, She's long and is handsome, And qwiet well known by all, She is a regular combination, Is the, War-bash Cannon Ball. To Louis vill then Montgomery on the way too Alabam, You'll see them all on the way too New Orleans. Good video bloger.

[@fightnightmedia6500]

Nice vid

[@DutchBikeBlogger]

At 20:18 min. that could have gone wrong very fast. You hitting the stroller/baby/woman. Somepeople think they are the only ones around. Andwalking your dog when on a bike, very dangerous and lazy dog owner .................

[@BikeBlogger]

Yeah it startled me and I couldn't believe it when I first saw it.

[@JakeGuitarMusic]

There is a sport called Bikejoring where the dog is attached to the Bicycles on a leash and then the dog runs right next to the bicycle. It is a very effective way for dogs to get big bursts of energy out faster than they would if they were just taking walks on the leash. It is a very important outlet for dogs that need to run to get their energy out.

[@DutchBikeBlogger]

At 20:18 min. that could have gone wrong very fast. You hitting the stroller/baby/woman. Somepeople think they are the only ones around. Am Tes walking your dog when on a bike, very dangerous and lazy dog owner .................

[@Srjnegative]

You sound like Eminem yo.