It’s frustrating to see no affordable bikes here. These hipster brands and Gucci hand made bikes are all well and good, but most of us will buy a Marin, Genesis or Sonder in the UK.
@mattsmith2015Күн бұрын
In fairness this is a 'best of' award so it's logical that the list is mostly higher end bikes. Perhaps next time they can include a best value category, but the Chisel would have won that award anyways.
@stevekelly6544Күн бұрын
Really? I’d disagree- the stooge frame set is totally affordable-the Chisel isn’t really high end either…
@biihbitoodniihatathlie5776Күн бұрын
Just buy a surly
@mattsmith2015Күн бұрын
I was not trying to choose a best value bike. Just trying to show the op that not all the bikes were expensive high end bikes and that the Chisel was a good example of a moderate bike for moderate money.
@Brad-cb2dtКүн бұрын
The best bike-packing bike is one you actually take bike-packing. Be it a Walmart bike, a Brompton, or a top-of-the-line tour-divide-ready steed. Just saddle up and get out there.
@JakeLuke308Күн бұрын
I must admit to coveting the Esker Lorax Ti. What a looker! I purchased an Esker Japhy frame this year and had it built up by my local shop...just awesome.
@mattdelcomyn8012Күн бұрын
Thanks Neil! REally appreciate you an what you guys are doing! Heres to 2025!!
@Plast_and_Cars16 сағат бұрын
I like Esker how it looks! But probably never see this this bike in real life.
@jonpoon3896Күн бұрын
Love my Fairlight Secan 2.0. That 3.0 surely has gotten my attention
@gurkpojkenКүн бұрын
I thought you would put ghost grappler in the group ,but I suppose its not that ultimate as the bridge club
@BIKEPACKINGcomКүн бұрын
It was already tested and made our 2022 list. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2PRnqeYjcmcnKcsi=92hSCmkNQqPpvdB4
@gurkpojkenКүн бұрын
@BIKEPACKINGcom ahh, thats great. Thank you. A Surly in some form is on my wishlist, just a hard choice to pick the right.
@JuanMendoza-yk8nvКүн бұрын
@@gurkpojkenkarate Monkey in Mint Green looks so nice as well as a Krampus.
@gurkpojkenКүн бұрын
@@JuanMendoza-yk8nv its a hard thing to choose
@ryandulaney48Күн бұрын
…. But but but where is MY bike?!
@HuntersCyclingAdventuresКүн бұрын
I’m surprised the priority Gemini didn’t make the cut
@stevekelly6544Күн бұрын
Test the Cinelli Hobootleg Geo- they have a new paint job for it, camo fork, looks great.
@big_bird8597Күн бұрын
Damn bro had me waiting like a couple weeks for this, I stopped waiting and bought my Fargo last night instead 😂
@BIKEPACKINGcomКүн бұрын
Great bike!
@mlentz842110 сағат бұрын
We need a tall tale review!
@Paco15151Күн бұрын
Damn I'm still waiting for that Dualist, it'd be a perfect replacement for my Marin DSX ... Too bad it's so late ...
@johnnyloco11Күн бұрын
damn it I want all these bikes
@mohomoho1Күн бұрын
I'd like to see Jeff Jones to an aluminum version of his 29 plus with a steel or titanium truss fork. maybe even a carbon fork.
@stevekelly6544Күн бұрын
The Lorax is so nice…..
@pitchwife757310 сағат бұрын
no love for the thorn sherpa?
@danwebber9494Күн бұрын
I’ve owned an Esker and a Cotic BFE max, currently riding a Stooge dirt tracker. Looks like I’m in good company.
@ABFPV584Күн бұрын
BIKES!!!
@J.0422Күн бұрын
you should try a propain terrel! its supposed to be nearly a drop bar mtb but could be a great budget contender since the base model is only 2.5k fully built
@7Sure3Күн бұрын
What about jamis sequel ?
@Kristian_SaileКүн бұрын
Wasn’t expecting to see the Chisel FS on here but just picked up that Comp version for all the reasons you listed. Also, your b roll for these bikes makes me miss living in Gunnison/CB in the mid 90’s. Over due for a visit
@jeremylukedominicbate7482Күн бұрын
Nice bikes... I'm getting my very own Clandestine custom early in the new year, exciting!
@StarEssencesКүн бұрын
That is why I love them; Cost Effective natural landscape travels :) ( for those who love to be out and about in nature).
@jrh20154 сағат бұрын
and speaking of the bikepacking journal that came in the mail a while back, it still smells like an old nursing home. Ya'll seriously need to review the paper that that thing is printed on cuz it smells like shit.
@jrh20154 сағат бұрын
There is no way that big stupid, overly expensive, moonlander made the list. WTF? Thumbs down for this video.