If I Could Only Have ONE Bike

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

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[@juanaq]

i've mentioned in another video: a sturdy aluminum hardtail mtb with rack mounts and a jones h bar makes, for me, a kind of a swiss army bike. good enough for grocery shopping, commuting, bikepacking/travelling/touring, gravel, mountain single trail and taking your little child to kindergarten. don´t expect to smash any records but yours. two sets of wheels wold be sweet, though.

[@robaast]

When I saw #3 was whether, I thought it was going to be "whether or not you are married"

[@workshopninjathe1st]

I absolutely agree with the n+1 philosophy - so much so that my cars are on the driveway and my double garage is full of bikes!

[@bnzboy]

The last 3 minutes was one of the best clips from the channel ever!

[@jri141]

As someone who's never gotten spoiled by super light frames, I only own and only ever want one bike (frame): salsa Fargo with stock rigid fork or a marzocchi bomber, and some lightly flared drops or flat bars! mix and match, add/subtract a rear rack and fenders as needed to commute where practical, take bikepacking and touring trips, and rip some local trails

[@saysthetedd]

Currently runnin' a single bike. Surly Midnight Special - SRAM AXS 1x Mullet - XPLR Dropper post - 700c 32mm road tires - 2.3" 650b knobby boys for getting dirty. Plan is to throw the Rudy on that sucker, leave dedicated to dirt and then build up an Aethos for the tarmac over this winter - have it ready for next year. Love your videos Dustin! Keep 'em coming. Peace!

[@TheJohnreeves]

I think the Midnight Special could be my only bike. I got one about a year ago and I love it. I don't have experience with a wide range of bikes though. Around the same time I got the Surly Ghost Grappler with the intent of having only one bike. I think I realized afterwards that if I'm going to have one bike, it needs to feel fast on the road or I'll be frustrated, because that's where I am on a daily basis. The Midnight Special can feel relatively fast on roads, while being great for gravel and capable of more, if not specialized.

[@saysthetedd]

@@TheJohnreeves Dude, ya, MS hauls ass with the right size chainring. If you can run a 50T (or even 48T) and a 10-28 cassette you'll leave the dentists in the dust. Plus, that straight top tube just plain looks good.

[@wematanye533]

lol the drying bud in the background, fantastic

[@davidroberts7996]

You may want to check in with Bentonville Arkansas...

[@charlesblithfield6182]

90s MTB with a Jones Bar, Schwalbe Billy Bonkers, dropper, racks and fenders

[@erics9214]

For all those who think gravel bikes are a marketing scam by "Big Bike", Dustin kind of bursts that bubble. I resisted getting one for a long time. It is now the bike I ride the most. So versatile. With the two sets of wheels Dustin suggests, you really could ride almost anything.

[@Chrisb8s]

I live 10 minutes from epic desert, rocky rough mountain bike trails. But in my older age I just love that free feeling of going nowhere I prefer cycle paths or canals but roads are good. 3 stents in my heart and spinal stenosis means. “Marginal gains “ is my mottos. I’m buying that shirt right now. Anyway. I went from 8 bikes to 3 in the past few years. A surly lht. Tern node (24in folder) with a swytch ebike conversion kit and my one and only ohm discover pedal assist ebike. Don’t judge me. I love cycling and that gets me out there. Thanks for listening

[@malcontent_1]

Rock on Chris. Consider yourself UN-judged.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Three Cheers for Chris!

[@malcontent_1]

I covet the Ritchey Outback w/ 650B wheels, mechanical shifting & either Growtac Equal or Paul Klamper or hydro-mechanical brakes. For now I'm just rockin a steel Wabi Classic single speed. (I live in the 510.)

[@JakeMay]

Great vid Dustin! Love how creative and engaging your shot choice and editing are even for these quite straight to-camera videos!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Jake your comments really make my day. Thank you for taking the time to share.

[@Simte]

By far the hardest question you can ask a cyclist... Other than how much you have really spent on the thing haha.

[@KNURKonesur]

Not really. I only have 1 bicycle cause I can't afford more. Simple, stay broke :D

[@malcontent_1]

​@@KNURKonesurabsolutely - poverty begets clarity

[@marcokalle2452]

I'm always afraid that when i die, my girlfriend will sell my bikes for what I told her I paid for it... 😂😂

[@maritimezombie7684]

My one and only is my Salsa Journeyer.

[@williamwyoming]

since I mostly mountain bike and gravel ride I would go with my 2020 steel Fargo. With narrower tires goes good on gravel, with 2.3's rips on single track. Plus can load it up for bike packing.

[@andyschultheiss4100]

My one and only: All-City Space Horse! Fellow Portlander here, with a similar mix of road and gravel inclinations. Keep up the cool vidz

[@mrvwbug4423]

Of course PDX has the situation where you have some great MTB trails in the area, but none of them are feasibly reachable by bike because none of them are in or even on the edges of the city. I think you can take a bus to Sandy Ridge, and T2T is absolutely reachable by bus, but Yacolt Burn, Post Canyon, Rocky Point, and Tilamook state forest are all unreachable by transit, and too far out to bike to.

[@jbuffaloman311]

Santa Cruz Stigmata, Hunt carbon 28 spoke wheels, with 40mm tires. Goes everywhere. Even on the 300 miles of single track in Bend...in the city limits?? Still believe the N+1 is the best option. Good on you Dustin.

[@saysthetedd]

Stigmata seems sick. Really interested in that new Skitch...

[@RemarkaBIL]

Living in OR, not too far from DK. My One to Rule Them All is a Surly Midnight Special on 48mm x 650b for all the crap roads and debris during the rainy season. PNW Full Metal Fenders are a must.

[@saysthetedd]

Midnight Special gang, let's go!!!

[@ComandanteNissaro]

I love my Poseidon Redwood.

[@malcontent_1]

A very solid choice. I'm watching to see if/when they'll incorporate the new Microshift Sword groupset into their lineup. Color me intrigued.

[@tylerpapa2922]

I got heavy into cycling about 7 years ago. Bought a 2017 trek crossrip 2 "gravel bike" and a yeti sb6 "enduro mtb" same year. Either could be my forever bike. Still ride them in leadville as much as possible 😊

[@fenderbenderspecial]

I think I'd go with a hardtail mtb with aggressive geo. It is enough to get through some of the tougher trails here, but a light wheel set makes it tolerable for commuting and mellower rides. It also feels indestructible and not like a target for theft.

[@zimmejoc]

Add a wheelset with smoother rolling gravel tires (like the Terravail Washburn) and you're golden. Plus it can be set up for bikepacking as well.

[@williamlarry1317]

Currently my one and only bike would be my RSD sergeant V5. It’s a 140mm travel hardtail MTB. It can fit 29er, 27.5, 27.5+, 29+, and even 27.5 x 4.0. It also has racks mounts and I could put a rigid fork on front plus it’s still a hardtail so it will still be somewhat efficient on road and gravel

[@WhitmanSchofield]

Specialized Crux with 2X wheel-sets 30mm for road and 45mm for gravel

[@furleyforever]

One bike? The one that brings you back.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

LOL!

[@TheMachoGabacho]

My dream bike is a Trek Supercaliber with drop bars and a 2x12 drivetrain. I think I could do almost anything with that bike!

[@apv1]

Dude awesome video. That song at the end is a banger, any chance you could link the specific songs you used? It saves us sifting through ALL of chances with wolves songs to find it please and thank you

[@arcadialive4265]

Bikes are not rings, one bike cannot rule them all 😂. Maybe specializes new creo, but I still would need an MTB.

[@vitoonto]

That Wilier is awesome!!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Thanks V. I’ve had that thing for years as well!

[@someofthebeans1814]

Literally the best bike video’s made, Dustin. Thank you.

[@scottbrockopp6819]

With my limited budget, limited time, and limited terrain on the prairies ... I love my Position X. Although, I plan on resurrecting my 80's Norco over the winter.

[@Trailchaser-NE]

I used to have 13 bikes until some scumbags stole 6 of them. Forced to consolidate I gave away 4 to bike recyclers. Now I have normal and e-bikes: Normal (analogue) 2 MTBs (1 hardtail, 1 full sus), 1 CX bike, 1 gravel bike. E-bikes: 2 MTBs (1 hardtail, 1 full sus), 1 road/gravel. With this combination I can do anything. I live in a hilly part of the UK with access to mountains but also flat roads. It's taken a long time to arrive at this combination BUT I still hanker for the super light/aero road bike that the theives stole........so it's in full agreement with the N+1 equation. I have a favourite: the eMTB that is enduro biased and can do stuff way beyond my skill level. If I had only 1 that would be it. Thanks for the videos Dustin - always love the content.

[@-jdboy-2423]

I actually just made this decision myself. I sold my Orbea Terra M20 1X and Look Blade RS 795. Then purchased my forever bike, a Mosaic GT-2 45.

[@nyreppin1]

I asked chatGPT what bike it would ride and apparently it's rich because: 1.) All mountain/trail- Yeti SB130 2.) Cross country- specialized epic 3.) Downhill bike-Santa Cruz V10 4.) E bike- Trek Powerfly 5.) Budget friendly- Vitus Nucleus These are some solid options lol

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

damn GPT is a secrete cycling nerd!

[@BodieOutdoors]

I still like to have a backup for myself, As a bonus It has become a great way to introduce cycling to new people.

[@christopheroliver148]

No car. Reasonable roads. No ridiculous climbs. Verdict: either of my Peter Mooneys would do nicely. Early 2000s Campy 10 53/11 to 39/23 and skinny sew-ups, so not gravel bikes, but I've been a road dude for way too many decades. About the only change I'd make is lose the 11t and add an 18t. I think I have more fingers and toes than times I've been able to use the 11. I think I'd still want something more to fetch the groceries with.

[@maximumschwa6993]

Get the bike most suitable to the most aggressive terrain that you ride regularly (at least twice a month). Then an extra wheelset for tamer terrain if needed.

[@ref498]

Enduro bike with a set of 700x28 for the road

[@Vempire123]

😂😂😂

[@InHomeHappy]

Why can't you just change tires? I mean is it possible to ?

[@ref498]

@@InHomeHappy the rim on my enduro is 30mm wide so getting a 28 road tire on there might be a stretch

[@InHomeHappy]

@@ref498 makes sense 😁

[@jacob-bogie]

Ok, which episode of Chances with Wolves was the POV from? I’m going to have to go back and listen to some again.

[@k0ba_]

I only have 1 bike a Cannondale topstone and I love it no need for more bikes as I have no space for another anyway.

[@m1les7]

Fantastic vid, great to see Winston is doing good.❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾

[@thetroylf]

On the current binge of your channel. Good stuff man. Appreciate the effort you put in.

[@19952jurka]

Simple answer to that is get endurance or gravel bike can do off road, road and cruise through the city, and if you want specific style of riding, get two sets wheels in stead of getting two bikes, one wheelset with road tyres the other one with wider tyres for off road

[@themississippikidful]

Awesome vest !!! Great video once again

[@phlip_lip]

My breezer radar x pro. Fits 29 inch MTB tires for the extra tractor-mode but also some neat 700x38c Panaracers gravel kings for some faster pavement sections. Also its steel so... #steelisreal

[@quacker998]

Really lovin’ your stuff

[@macs2015]

If I could afford it. Thanks to you I would 100% choose the stigmata. It has it all, the Rudy is perfect for all terrains. Rough or smooth and the dropper is great. Plus the lightness, big wheels, zipps and tube trunk. Seems like THE perfect bike to me.

[@SeanKWhite-lk5zf]

I picked one up after my Cutty got crushed in a collision with a moto and it’s a great bike.

[@sethat8e]

Inner city riding only. 26 mtb with double wall rims, sealed bearing, maxxis hookworms, hydraulic brakes, downhill air fork, rear rack, and a$$saver fenders. It's a nishiki pueblo frame so full fenders are out of the question with the rear disc adapter. The stopping power, shock absorption, and durability make it well-suited for sprint concrete sidewalk rides.

[@thetalkingfly]

Well DK- some form of mountain bike - maybe 29 inch wheel full suspension ? maybe hard tail with plenty of space for bags - for commuting or camping. And of course I would ride it on my mb trails, the road ( I am a slow cruiser) and love love me some slower than 15 mph bike path - and let’s put a basket on it if we can. Btw - I love your finely crafted videos - they are so good so tight- Thanks for respecting my time ( you don’t waste my time) Also I miss really bad all your art stuff! I love your art videos! Pretty please make more! The algorithm provably says no to art stuff But I always say Screw the algorithm Make art Best, Steve aka The Talking Fly

[@brentwagstaff9454]

My Swiss Army Bike is an Ibis Hakka MX, 650bx2.3 with another 700 wheelset for swapping. 1x11 SRAM, flatbar, dropper post, dingy bell, crankbrothers doubleshot for clipless and flat riding. Little bastard can tackle anything.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

THIS RIG!!

[@dl4209]

yup. agreed. I've got a Trek checkpoint with two sets of wheels - one for gravel/offroad and one for road, and it rules!

[@PuffinPass]

I have been using my Cutthroat as my all arounder. Would be nice to have a second wheelset with a smaller road tire especially for commuting.

[@davidgaible7906]

If I had to only have one of my bikes right now I'm choosing my hardtail mountain bike. It's currently set up with fast Vittoria Mezcals, which are decent on the singletrack, great on gravel, and surprisingly passable on paved roads. None of my other bikes can come close to handling the rooty PNW singletrack near my home, and there's no way I'm giving up that.

[@CurdPattysRoll]

You have the greatest vibe on bicycle related youtube

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

My people!

[@mazpr2025]

Sincerely, an amazing video, ty! All good vibes!

[@stevendayton7016]

Great video as always. If I was to go with only one bike then it would be a Bearclaw Towmak with four sets of wheels, 27.5 Fat 4.0, Fat 4.0 studded, 29er 2.1 gravel, and 700C 35 road/all road. But if I was to choose from all my current rides then it would be my Co-motion Klatch.

[@tariqkamil7853]

Cervelo aspero A with 2 wheelsets. Although seriously considering adding Ritchey Outback…for the gnarly stuff

[@reidh]

I’m just glad there are spiritualized crew neck sweaters in the greatest place on the internet. Side note: I liked the video haha

[@Sergio_Math]

I'll be moving to another country soon, which meant I had to reduce my garage to 1 bike. I went with a very similar choice to yours: a carbon Italian multifaceted gravel bike: a 3T Exploro Ultra with Force/Eagle and 2 wheelsets: Carbon 700c 40 with Cinturato H and Alloy 650b 2.1 inch Barzos. Aaaaand the possibility to run a dropper. Fun times!

[@angelicabrewer3711]

Do you like birds? There is an amazing gravel trail to the Steigerwald Wildlife Refuge in Camas, WA.

[@gabegoldberg]

N - 15 = 1995 Cannondale F700 with lockout Headshok and gravel tires.

[@MustachMike]

I am 68 yrars old and have owned some 40 bikes over the years from a 1961 Raleigh Sportsman my first. I would chose my 2018 Surly Bridge Club 2 x 10 with 26.5 Extratrestials 2.5's tires. This bike will do it all..

[@TheSpaceBrosShow]

Yeah I too would probably pick a gravel bike so I guess my Intense 951 gravel bike with 2 sets of wheels. Carbon frame, GRX 11spd, mounts of racks & fenders everywhere, super comfortable if not very blingy. Fun in both gravel and road mode!

[@VendetaBrown]

Gravel bike with 2 wheel sets = game set match.

[@bretbender2992]

This is the way.

[@TheBassman396]

I would have a haRd time wit just one currently I have two XC full meal deal MTB and a parts bin computer/ flat bar gravel sporting a 1X12 full ridged and fenders oh yah ! Did you know this bike did the Kessle run in three parsecs So these two work for me best of two worlds on two bikes

[@XR4turbo]

I have 2 bikes...but my go to is my Ribble gravel sport ti which I have 650bx47 and 700cx35 wheelsets for. The flexibility of a good gravel bike is hard to beat. Can also throw tons of racks/bags on it. Only thing it can't do is sit locked up inconspicuously in San Francisco...it's shiny titanium!

[@dominicbritt]

The bike that I have. My racing bike for fast summer rides. My endurance bike for long rides and winter. My gravel bike for exploring… and my mountain bike that I have no use for. 💪

[@xbrianx1990]

I’d put a dropper post and a rolhoff hub on my dirt jumper. That way I could race bmx, ride the dirt jumps, hit single track, put some bags on it and do a bit or touring, etc

[@ttopero]

The liberation & security of having 2-3 bikes makes me reframe the question to “which bike would I START with?”! I really like my Priority Onyx with belt drive and IGH. That’s what I started with last year & I think that’s the type I’d recommend. Low maintenance, huge utility range, sporty enough for modest recreational rides & even off-pavement riding. I added an old mountain bike I use as a winter beater with stud tires (Denver) in ‘winter conditions’ with a trailer for extra utility year round, & a decent road bike for fun. Considering adding a gravel bike but I’m out of storage space in my apartment😉

[@JMJM75257]

I feel like one bike to do it all is abit too tough. Id preffer sticking to two. An electrified mountain bike and a touring bike designed around a road frame with 35mm tyres.

[@jarretbyrd1]

Great, nuanced video as always... 🚲Blessings from across the river in Vancouver, WA - JB

[@michaelbarone8539]

Live in a city. 4 Bromptons, a GRX Cutthroat for adventures out of the city, an old AL frame Novarra/REI city do-it-all bike, and stalwart Trek T9000 Tandem from when the kids were young - which I can’t part with. This video really has me thinking about +1 - and also wanting one of those T-shirts from the video. Great post Dustin.

[@PaulBeiser]

Great video as always, loved the way you broke this down, and your pace is perfect. Seems like a gravel bike with 2 sets of wheels covers a lot of terrain (pun intended 😂), except of course if you live in NYC or Bend! Lots of 3 bike quivers around here (road, gravel, full suspension mountain bike) for never getting bored! Thanks again, you are the best.

[@mio22223]

I love the red fleece you have. What’s it called?

[@loosenoose]

I've been reconnected with bikes for about 4 years now, but I'm gonna say I'm still very much a newbie. I'm on a motobecane grand sprint currently as my main, but I'm building a gravel bike from a giant escape and I'm just waiting on Chinese shifters for my Kent trouvaille gravel build. I'm pretty hyped about that. I'd like to do more riding, but bills and groceries and hungry/bored kids keep wanting me to work. I actually did some decent gravel sections on the road bike when I went for a 20 miler last week. It wasn't nearly as sketchy as I thought it'd be. I know the gravel bug is gonna be a fun bite to really lean into

[@egorkovalchuk1992]

Great video as always

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Appreciate that

[@kostyafedot551]

Great video and just in time for me! I'm moving to Europe's without car and need to get bicycle for everyday, everywhere. If I could afford it, thinking of strong foldable ebike with 1x10 speeds for commute on public transit and hills climbing (relatively steep descending/incline of 200 meters altitude)

[@pphaneuf]

Similar to your choice, living in London UK (rains a fair bit, decent trails not too far or easy by train), I'd go for my most recent bike: an Enigma Escape MK2 titanium gravel bike, with a SRAM AXS mullet groupset, and currently a set of 650x47b Teravail Rutland... and get a 700c wheelset for some tires in the 28-32mm range, for faster days. Can take fenders/racks, the only problem is that I'm not sure if I'd be keen on locking it up around London! Also get a Santander Cycles membership? 😅

[@jrnehoc]

I’m leaning towards the newest Stigmata with rigid fork as my N+1 all-road bike to complement my road bike and trainer bike

[@reiddryden9805]

What is that herb you have drying? Summa is over but just starting in straya

[@xgymratx83]

seriously just about left before the bonus footage. Glad I stayed. It was rad.

[@mrvwbug4423]

IMHO, if you only run one bike, buy the bike that suits the riding you want to do, not necessarily what your local riding is (unless it's something silly like getting a big travel MTB in NYC). In my case, I live in Denver, I prefer MTB because cars are scarier than trees. Riding wise I live for the downhills and consider climbing to be a necessary evil and I travel to places like Whistler, Moab, Bentonville, etc. to ride at least a couple times a year and get a season pass for Trestle Bike Park. So for me the one bike is a 160/170 travel enduro bike (Rocky Mountain Altitude), it's a little overkill for front range trails, but really comes into its own in the bike park and in more exotic riding locales. If I N+1d the second bike would be either a gravel bike or an e-MTB (we have a lot of ebike friendly singletrack around here).

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Yup. The modern all road gravel bike is hard to beat!!

[@Destide]

Balance bike low maintenance, light, cheap, comes in Bluey themes

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

so wise

[@codered7453]

Dude, if the choice is ANYTHING other than that sweet Specialized Epic HT that you own, then I dont even wanna watch your videos anymore..... but I sometimes have issues reconciling my principles with my entertainment interests so I'll probably still watch them. But I will be very upset and in a fragile state for a few months...

[@wizardculture]

I simply must compliment the loose turtle neck/vest combination. Chef's kiss sir.

[@cory7328]

I am really pondering the Poseidon Redwood. It can handle big chunky gravel tires and smoother road tires. That would be great until I get itch for a dedicated MTB…..

[@tevemullins8156]

We want all the bikes!! 2015 Salsa Vaya Rival1 is my daily rider. 👌

[@jonamcc]

If I were to sell all my bikes and keep just one… either my Flaanimal, which I run 29x2-2.1 most of the time, under fenders, with flat bars. Unfortunately I’m realizing I would benefit from a larger frame in such a configuration, so I’m selling it soon. I might get a second wheelset but tbh i hate adjusting my brakes every time which is inevitably a necessity. If I were to buy a new “one and only”, it would be either a Lauf Seigla (rigid or with the spring fork, i’m not sure), and set it up with a flat bar. That thing clears 29x2.35 apparently! I’d have to get creative with fenders, something like the MudHugger, and accept the shaming on group rides. That or a ti rigid ATB/hardtail set up very similarly.

[@Bolie420]

I’ve narrowed it down to two bikes. A Poseidon redwood which I I have a rack and a suspension fork. Considering trying a drop bar setup. And also my giant trance full suspension. Both running the same exact rear wheel setup 27.5/650b

[@htonmusic]

my norco search was my 1 bike for a while. had 2 wheelsets just like you.... 700x35... 650x47 then i got introduced to n+1 and then i got 10 bikes now niner rlt9 giant trance x scott spark jamis dragon xc planet x pro road ti specialized awol crius velocity folding bike merida cyclocross kona blast GT outpost trail

[@JakeLuke308]

I feel as if Wes Anderson is your mentor. Either way a gravel bike with 2 wheel sets is an ideal one bike choice. But, no one should have just one bike. That's just kooky.

[@Lousysuperior]

I think I’d just keep my black mountain la cabra. I think I could go down to 2.0 for pavement and up to 2.8 for off-road.

[@FutureMark809]

I live in Wellington NZL and commute a lot, enjoy bike packing but also love mountain biking … I’d go a hard tail so I could hit the jumps and still commute at a reasonable pace. Thank God for n+1 🤣🤟🏼🤘🏼

[@davidjfife]

Another great video. Living in Bend, I really need a mountain bike. Currently have two CO-Motion tandems that we ride with the kids. And a CO-Motion Deschutes that I commute on. Rolling on ReneHerse 700x45’s. I have thought about using it more on dirt… Love your equation of +1.

[@tdiddi1]

Fall Harvest. Dig it🕺

[@ptonewood]

I’m a former crit racer and trackie, but if there’s that much single track around I’d want a full suspension xc bike. I spent a year in Europe with only a hardtail thinking I that I might miss my road and gravel bike, but I didn’t.

[@KahluaBomb]

Most of the single track is at minimum 45 minutes away by car. I love my full squish trail bike, but it's not fun to ride around town because it's just so slow. I bought a gravel bike for putzing around my neighborhood, going to the bar, etc. and i've put way more miles on it than I expected. It's just easier to ride out from my house and do whatever, than it is to put the rack on the car, get a change of clothes, load the bike, head to the trail, suffer the 2k+' of elevation straight from the parking lot for a 15 minute ride down (and i'm slow af going down) and then change, drive back home, clean the bike, etc. This is a 2 bike kind of place, a daily driver and a fun offroad machine.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Yeah, that's one of the funny things. A road bike on singletrack just sounds like an expensive mistake, but a MTB is perfectly fine to ride on pavement, just slower than a road bike. I still get weird looks from roadies when I pedal my 160/170 travel enduro bike down the bike path, but I have a local MTB park that is a 20 minute pedal from my house so why not haha.

[@OnSteelintheStreet]

Excellent take on an impossible question. Creativity at presentation and entertainment value are also top. Well done! As for answering your question...let me get back to you on that 😂

[@mikenations3636]

Question for thee: if you can fit a 700x48, or even 700x50 on the bike, would you still have your second wheelset be 650b? Or go for two identical 700c wheelsets?

[@pphaneuf]

Going from 32 to 48-50 on a 700 might mess up the geometry somewhat?

[@jonaslo6011]

my one bike would propably be something like the karate monkey. Depending on its setup, it can be gravely or downhilly. and with enough features on the frame to do a lot of tinkering (singlespeed or geared, rack mounts...)