I Found Your Next Gravel Bike

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

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[@Nicoya]

The Enduro bike became the DH, the Trail bike became the Enduro, the XC bike became the Trail bike, the Gravel bike became the XC, the Endurance bike became the Gravel bike, the Race bike became the Endurance bike, and somewhere, someone deep in an R&D lab is inventing the next great hyper-focused no-compromises Race bike so that the cycle can start all over again.

[@mowensmd]

You win the internet tonight friend.

[@gunjja13]

Are you a fellow reader of the bike snob?

[@edwardlow667]

Stuff gotta be sold....;)

[@PedroDVC]

😂

[@Prodiod]

You forgot the track bike!

[@timothygrace4713]

I want you to know how much I appreciate you and your channel. We have been a long-term cyclist with my wife and family. 30+ years . My wife and I have a road bikes (specialized Roubaix and ruby), gravel bikes (salsa cutthroats), e-gravel bike’s (Kona, libre el) and a custom Rodriguez tandem. I have been fighting stage 4 prostate cancer with metastasis to the bones for the last 2+ years. I can no longer ride an upright diamond frame bike. If I were to fall they say I would have a fracture of the bones and most likely have paralysis. I ordered a recumbent trike and it should arrive today. Even though I can’t do the rides you guys do, I find it motivating to watch your videos. It motivates me to want to get out and ride the trike and be outside. It puts a smile on my face . I just wanted you guys to know you were making a difference even in a situation like this. Thank you for your fun, laughter, adventures, etc. any words of encouragement would be appreciated. Thank you again for your content and your fun.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Much love Tim! I am pulling for you to heal up. Thank you for letting me know the channel is leaving a positive impact on you, makes my day!

[@timothygrace4713]

@@EverythingsBeenDone thank you. I appreciate the encouragement. keep up the good work. It’s fun to follow you guys.

[@app6336]

Carry on man! Never give up! Keep on ridin'!💪

[@kirilcherry7612]

I hope things get better man

[@leoespinosa6665]

Volcano sauce is hands down the best name! Killer video as always

[@stanzapalny2123]

I like how gravel bikes started off as an alternative to MTBs, then they ditched 2x drivetrains, then they got fatter tires, droppers, front shox and now even an MTB geometry is a plus (4:07). Just put a straight handlebar on it and admit your mistake lol

[@htonmusic]

its no mistake. the bike industry just wants to sell as many different bikes to people as possible.

[@kevjay-med1225]

Idk man every time I go on a long ride on flat bars my wrists go numb! I'll stick to hoods, thanks. I leave the flat bars to the downhill mtb enthusiasts.

[@FredShredBikes]

you are watching behind the curtains........ hahaha a xc bike could done it faster lighter and more agressive.

[@stanzapalny2123]

@@htonmusic so put a gravel handlebar on an XC bike, as Dylan Johnson did. It won't ruin the geometry if done correctly and you'll be way ahead of gravel "innovations" for several years to come: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2XZdJ5tg9WAg8k

[@htonmusic]

@@stanzapalny2123 I have an xc bike and a gravel bike. Happy days, no need to compromise.

[@330_Crew]

Everything is banging in this episode. Music, editing, cuts, and especially the bike.

[@Jibbertyjabber]

I wish i knew that song 😢

[@NicPottier]

Just think how much fun these guys are going to have when they discover singletrack downhills!

[@borgo1633]

Hahaha

[@michaelfowler1]

Take a moment to be thankful for relatively easy access to routes like that. gotta do some serious traveling to have that type of mixed terrain. sweet bike and perfect selection for the route.

[@polarfoxbrrr3910]

Dude it’s an ad. They also drove hundreds of miles for this shot.

[@johnnydoe66]

I think your buddy coined the right name for the color, Volcano Sauce.

[@CaliradoKid]

Now that I've been gravel biking ONCE I can consider myself a Gravel Biker. And this bike looks awesome!

[@BrennanLetkeman]

first one's free...

[@theymademepickaname1248]

I rode a bike on gravel once. Do I make the cut?

[@jeffpittman8725]

For those of us that have been around since the late 70s this isn't necessarily new but it's nice to see a manufacturer get on board. Guys have been tinkering at bike shops for years. Especially if you exist on the fringe. Seems like a great option!

[@tjbarke6086]

Hell, yeah! Abe's back!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

He says hello 😉

[@waltquandt6226]

I have a Stiggy I put together a few years ago. I ride on mostly flat gravel roads so I don't need a suspension fork. Mine weighs about 19 pounds. Love it!

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

At eight G's I'm gonna take a flyer on that one, Dustin. Excellent video tho. OG ebd video style.

[@jediavatar]

"Volcano Sauce" for the win. I put a Rudy fork and a Reverb dropper and the Force XPLR on my Sage. ZERO regrets.

[@P8qzxnxfP85xZ2H3wDRV]

We all knew all along that a hardtail MTB with drop bars is the ultimate gravel bike.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

YESHHH

[@bige8496]

Both my gravel bikes are made from mtn bike hardtail frames. Sworks/niner carbon fork 1x11, 18lbs and crazy fast. The other is a Cannondale aluminum frame and its more an everyday ride with mid level components. Both bikes have 40t x 9-39...the 9 super fun at high speeds....

[@TornadoAlley100]

Dustin, I just bought one of these in the Rival 1x build, in part based on your video. I get that it's product promotion, but your observations were spot on. After a lifetime of road riding and mountain biking, I'm having so much fun on my first gravel bike. Thanks for your informative and entertaining videos. Keep up the good work!

[@neilpook3719]

Wow, that bike really does come close to solving the "one bike fits all" equation! The only deal-breaker for me is; The seat tube doesn't seem to have a mount for a front derailleur. I get that with saddle that's a part of the bike that will never fit all. This is why they often ft them with cheap ones. History of the Ruby. There was once a road race fork from Rockshox called "Ruby". It was basically a reduced travel version of the MAG 20/21. As Rockshox always plays on words with their models; It's a Ruby with the MTB Judy = Ruby. Both both are historic forks and if I'm right? The Ruby borrows a lot of it's tech from the Judy. A good all round and easy adjustable fork. IMO. Great to see Ron back on the team! Ron's routes always RULE! Dustin's Videos are artistic, aesthetic, creative, dramatic, imaginative, and musical. Also unquestionably rule! Ever!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Loooove the Rudy histrionic break down. I do know this bike comes in 2x build options so there’s some kind of front derailleur set up that works on there. Thank you for the positive words Neil you are always uplifting and for that I am appreciative. 🤜🤛

[@neilpook3719]

@@EverythingsBeenDone Good to know! Then if that's the case, I would love to have that bike! It seems to be the most versatile Gavel bike I've ever seen.

[@tonyg3091]

Don’t be silly, at 5:28 you can clearly see a 2x setup. The front derailleur is probably simply clamp-on type.

[@neilpook3719]

@@tonyg3091 You can't clamp a carbon tube!

[@tonyg3091]

@@neilpook3719 Really? What about the handlebars? Or the seatpost? Or the fork steerer? All of which infinitely thinner than the seat tube and all of which experiencing much greater pressures than a derailleur could cause.

[@Intentsrig]

Slowly but surely 90’s mtb’s are making a comeback 😂

[@ericpmoss]

Or is it the "hybrid" of the 90s? I had a 1990-ish Bianchi hybrid that screamed 'gravel'.

[@htonmusic]

bianchi was doing dual suspension road bikes for paris roubaix in 1994.

[@yanduval7172]

Just got out on mine an hour ago!

[@philippo83]

I still have my Trek 750 multitrack from 97. I love it, pure gravel beast.

[@Bhousm76]

The stiff, no shock, cantilever brake mtb era was a good one!

[@teqai]

YT Szepter is another bike that's very similar to this (and a bit more affordable in the EU). I agree about the suspension fork, if you're just riding for the fun of it, it's a must have. I'm not sure about the dropper post. You have to drop it a couple mm to activate the air spring, so you're trading correct seat height for a bit of cushion. A fixed carbon seatpost would provide extra cushion at the correct seat height.

[@Simon-unterwegs]

You just have to drop it super slightly. I just put the post in these few mm higher then I would need to. But also this is 2-3 mm which you also vary by choosing old bib shorts vs new ones.

[@artemisxo6734]

not that i'm a huge fan of the concept, but you can always set it to a full sprint height which you'll only use every one and a while gravel riding

[@Jean-jk4zv]

YT Scepter looks great, but I’m not a fan of fenders are they removable ?

[@Simon-unterwegs]

@@Jean-jk4zv You can remove them but they are kind of integrated in the design and super small. I wouldn't worry about it if it's not for optical reasons only.

[@teqai]

@@Jean-jk4zv Yes, but they're held by screws and the frame has extra bezels for them, so they're meant to always be on.

[@fernfloyd]

Wow! That Olympic National Park looks so cool! I have to go visit Washington and Portland some time soon before it gets cold and rainy.

[@brianshanahan2346]

I absolutely love your videos! Please, please, please keep making them! A few suggestions are: Do a video on Ron!! How many bikes does he own? What's his favorite bike and why? How tall is he? Does he love Rapha, or is he sponsored by Rapha? How many miles does he ride a year? etc. You both are great, but Ron is somewhat of a myth!!! You are very talented, and thanks for making them fun, humorous, interesting, and most of all, quirky!!!

[@JakeLuke308]

Yeah, gravel bikes, love 'em, hate 'em whatever you like, but you guys are fun. Really fun. Many thanks.

[@robaast]

Went out and did this ride a week ago. What a blast. Be ready to climb on the front end, but leave a little for Bon Jon pass. We had one navigation error - dont go up the notch pass trail off the lower big quilcene.

[@universe-juice]

Weird time for cycling you tube. This video was fun and care free. Perfect. Thanks buddy 👍

[@rfwhyte]

"I found your next gravel bike... if you're stinking rich!" This thing is freaking $7000 USD in the spec you're riding. That's about $6000 more than my current already more than capable gravel bike, and is well, well out of reach for any but the wealthiest cyclists or KZbinrs who get bikes for free.

[@harrie205]

If the ability to buy a 7k bike makes you rich than there are many rich people around. SC Analyses the marked before development and know what and how many potential customers are able and willing to spend. So saying it’s for rich/wealthy folks is bluntly wrong.

[@radcity22]

It's actually over $8k for the model he's riding if you buy and include tax. But you're right. Bikes nowadays are ridiculously overpriced. It's just a 90s mountain bike rebranded for more money. The majority of people can't afford these bikes or some people have to sacrifice a lot in order to get one. It's sad the industry went into that direction especially since majority of the population are simple people who just want to ride and not have to go finance a bike.

[@harrie205]

@@radcity22 nobody has to sacrifice anything (you dont have to buy it) if its a 90s mtb to you, you have no clue

[@universalask]

Im getting a trek checkpoint

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

@@harrie205 you rule!!

[@IIISentorIII]

I did a gravel ride in Switzerland with my 11kg (24lbs) Specialized Stumpjumper with 140mm x 130mm travel that you can lock out. Internal frame storage and flip chip to change the geo. It also has a carbon swingarm with in-built flex through the carbon fibre seatstays, and 170mm dropper. People where blown out of the water during the ride and wanted to buy one 😅😁 Cheers

[@davidsprick6150]

Abe and Ron are back!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

They say hello 😉

[@neilpook3719]

Thanks

[@neilpook3719]

I'd call that bike colour "Brick Red".

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Another Brick Red Bike in the wall...I had to sorry not sorry. Cheers for the SUPER Neil!

[@teabagNBG]

i recently got a orbea rise... i like it but i realized im not a very wild rider i prefer stuff like in ur video, just normal touring and a few roots and bumps thats enough for me.. no big jumps... next bike def will be a e-gravel or hardtail bike with minimal front suspension... would love to add a rohloff and a belt drive...but this would add some weight...

[@hornet224]

Cannondale Carbon 2 Lefty did it 2 or 3 years ago $4,250.

[@TheApolloK]

YA Abe's back! Always like the OMTM vids AND a bike review?! Doesn't get better.

[@Jibbertyjabber]

What is that song? Please. The "see my tears falling from my eyes" near the beginning

[@johngalt9255]

Eddie & Ernie - Falling Tears

[@Digiphex]

Not into flat paints (really just leaving off the expensive last step of a paint job). But the concept of putting drop bars on a trail bike is a good one.

[@jordanboogaard7290]

Great Review! Love my Stiggy. I went with XO Transmission with SRAM Red combo, dropper post and the new Zipp XPLR SW Wheels. Have you tried the new Zipp XPLR wheels yet? THEY.ARE.MONEY.! ✌

[@ChrisSandstorm]

Dude....Here is what I just emailed to SC...You guys just need to have Dustin to do a video on every bike you make, solid, entertaining and now I want a Skitch and Stigmata..My wife is gonna be pissed..

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Chris you sir are gentleman and a scholar

[@joowwwllllll666]

What a cool bike. I really love the color and Rudy fork 🤙

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I agree!

[@aaronedgeart]

Killer ride and stoked to see Josh out there with y'all!

[@huntos83]

This looks awesome, I really liked the Stigmata before but the tweeks and addition of the downtube storage really lift it to another level. But just bought a new Topstone a couple of weeks ago so no change for a while

[@pinkcilantro4758]

Which Topstone? I just got a Topstone last week. Loving it so far, but of course the Stigmata is the (someday) dream bike for me.

[@huntos83]

@@pinkcilantro4758 Topstone Carbon 3, although I completely rebuilt it as soon as I got it, adding Di2, carbon wheels and other upgrades. A lot of heavy stuff fitted to the bike as standard - I knocked it down from over 10kg to 8.6kg!

[@deermeadowhomes]

Bon Jon pass out is located in my backyard. I have been riding that route since before gravel bikes we’re a thing. I love your content!

[@skartimus]

That badboy is over $7k in Australia with a rigid fork. Are Santa Cruz crazy expensive in the US or is just here 😮

[@randallcrenshaw3871]

DKlien, just an FYI when I comment it isn't an attack on you or your channel. I live in the northwest and like you love ridding. I know this is how you make your money. I just hate that the industry is pushing gravel to a poorly morphed 29er X-country, let's keep gravel, gravel and mountain, mountain. Have a Blessed day and keep making your videos brother.

[@cyclox73]

That little shop in Quilcene is a gem.

[@jamesenloe2791]

I chose the Trek Domane over Allied just because of the down tube storage. I chose poorly. I’ve had a few issues with my purchase.

[@dylanrobertson5010]

go on…

[@jamesenloe2791]

@@dylanrobertson5010 Drive side crank came off during ride, constant bottom bracket noises, seat post keeps slipping down. However, i found a redit post on how to fix that. it seems to be working. The Trek dealer seems to think that charging me for checking the bb and seatpost is fine after i spent $8K on a bike. He was a bit annoyed that I took off their shop sticker after that. I told him if you sponsor me, I will advertise for you. Until then, pound sand

[@jamesenloe2791]

The thing about the seatpost really pissed me off. I fixed it and mentioned it to the tech and he took it upon himself to remove the shim I put in there to keep it from slipping. I didnt realize it until my 2nd day of RAGBRAI when my saddle kept slipping and I removed the seatpost.

[@miguel146diaz]

Always the best music selection

[@NickelExpressCycling]

terracota seems like a fitting colour name for it

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

🪴

[@wouter12goNorth]

Back to the future to ,Jacquie Phelan and John Tomac .

[@cobykluth1878]

Stigmata pairs well with Velveeta.....right, Ron?

[@TheLankyCyclist]

I've owned a Gen 3 Stig for the last 4 years. Super capable bike that's done everything I've asked of it and done it with aplomb.

[@jamesr1689]

I wish my mustard Stig had that glove box, but that's all, you can keep the other stuff. They must have been hard pushed to find anything to improve on the mk3

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

That mustard color is the GREATEST!!

[@mstrshkbrnnn1999]

I have a 2016 stigmata and it’s so awesome

[@mikeashbaugh7773]

Loved this video!!!!!!! Nice bike too, been missing this type of content from you!!!

[@colincolincolincolin]

what hoodie are you wearing when you talk about the thing at the end?

[@ichallengemydog]

What bottle cages are those? They are beautiful!

[@RageForSeven]

i recently watched a video of a "pro" racer who entered a gravel race on a hardtail XC with drop bars..he did so on purpose having studied the course at nauseum and realized that the true logical option was a XC bike...he finished 3rd, and tbh, it makes total sense.

[@FredShredBikes]

hhahahahaha an xc bike is the REAL mountain bike... with a good xc bike you can do anything ...

[@ShredST]

btw it's "ad nauseam"

[@livingwith.9132]

I am only here for the "get a hardtail mtb" or "O wow, look a 90's mtb with drop bars" comments from the peeps who never tried one of these.

[@m1les7]

Great vid , great bike, great to see Ron!!❤️🎉🎉🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Thanks 👍

[@ianjapal5377]

Wow… “little hazy a little mazy” sweet video!

[@RestlessGambler14]

What a nice scenic place to ride.

[@Chris_Rides_Bikes]

Hey DK, love your videos! I'm currently in the Bay Area until my kid graduates in 2026 and then we are moving up to the Salem area.. I'm thinking about purchasing a bike and looking at gravel bikes for the upcoming move.. as some who doesn't like super chunky stuff (but the trails in this video seem rad and I would love to ride them!), what tire size would you recommend? Are you still a fan of the Stigmata? Also, would you take this bike over a Diverge? Them seem to check a similar box? Thanks!!

[@diegoeleazar9154]

There's a similar bike in aluminum. It's Norco Search XR A Suspension. It's cheaper too!

[@danandkiko]

Sweet. They better call that color "volcano sauce" BTW.

[@lawrencehallett5669]

I just restomoded a Cannondale f800sl with grx 400 and 650b . Shame I can't post a photo. Cost less than a thousand bucks and weighs 10.5 kg with 80mm of Sus travel !! It's one shit hot ride.

[@randallsmith7885]

‘Jurassic’. Love it. I gotta have a bike that includes ‘stigma’ in its name.

[@Flinches]

What's your thoughts on the sizing of this? Sizing down with a longer stem a good fit with this rig?

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I found this to fit true to size. If possible I would suggest trying one in person to see how it feels to give a true feel for which direction to go.

[@MikemoRides]

@@EverythingsBeenDone kinda a bummer for me, I'm 6'2" and change and it puts me between the XL and the XXL. I was fitted on to a 58cm Salsa Cutthroat a couple years ago and it felt okay for the couple of rides I put on it before I sold it. Comparing the geo between that and the new Stig I think I'd be good on the XL.

[@patimo6]

@@MikemoRidesI’m 5’11” and Large fits me perfect

[@MikemoRides]

@patimo6 I went with an XL and it feels perfect. Did a 101 mile ride on it my second time out and didn't have any neck or back pain. 👍

[@patimo6]

@@MikemoRides such an awesome bike 🤘

[@hoser7706]

Now I want one! +1 for Volcano Sauce

[@sandstromj]

I’ve got the 2021 Stigmata and love it. But that new one would be sick. Makes me wanna upgrade.

[@kyleweck2695]

Where was this location again? Looks like a dream place to ride!

[@ChanceCooper125]

Only 8 grand! Maybe my family could buy one to stick in my grave when they collect my life insurance policy. lol

[@kidsmartialartstrainingstu2116]

Dude..."Volcano Sauce" is probably THE BEST NAME for that color!!! YOOO!!!

[@mountaincruiser817]

So it's Cutthroat's little not so capable brother.

[@robdogracing]

I’m a fan!!! Thanks for sharing. I still rip my v1 Stig with its USA made frame of Easton tubing and canti brakes.

[@MrFowl]

Now we need a comparison to the Kona Ouroboropotimus ...assuming Kona lives on to see another day.

[@RJVEK]

Hi Dustin- loving the scenery- how far do you have to travel to get up into your woods?

[@brookpatten9719]

Would you trust those carbon seat-stays with an aeroe rack? I would love to see the xxl size of this frame if anybody has one, they tend to always ruin the look of the bigger sizes with massive steerer tubes.

[@falcoperegrinus82]

If I had some good protective tape on the seatstays, maybe, but probably not. Something that's thru axle-mounted like a Tailfin is a far better option IMO.

[@kirbyclone3293]

You guys remind me of the many weird hippy characters in the Portland cyclocross scene. Fun video!

[@KNURKonesur]

I only have 1 gravel bike. I only have 1 bike. I can't afford having more bikes. Why does everyone try to "sell" me another bike? How do people have money for that?

[@opus5204]

Francis Cade gave you a shout out on his latest podcast

[@baron_xd4633]

fantastic cinematography!

[@Innogrouphongkong]

You guys are awesomely funny. Said that, the whole gravel "thing" with the dropper and a fork is way funnier...

[@ditto1958]

Seems dangerous going down those skinny paths so fast- but that looks like a really nice bike. Wow.

[@e.garcia9940]

Which bike do you prefer better this or you salsa cutthroat when you added suspension fork to it ?

[@rahulgupta2707]

Sick! I use my Chameleon as my gravel bike.

[@gunjja13]

At this point, just call it a mountain bike dude 😁😁😁

[@plain-bagel]

The mtbs will be too far behind 😂

[@MiCoopRS]

THE MUSIC.... see my Tears, falling from my EYES... Shazam Finds it but not on Apple Music... is it a Local Band... Eddie and Ernie....

[@dullbrass]

Cheers 🙂

[@jonhalda]

Thanks!!!

[@bradgant-yi4ns]

Look at the wittle baby fork 🥰 As for the colour.. lobster!

[@spencergiles72]

Absolutely love my 2021 Stiggy! Such a rad and adaptable bike!

[@lostandfiend]

Volcano 🌋 Sauce.

[@joecorrea28]

Radness! The Stigmata is one sexy roll machine. Much want.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

🍣🔥

[@MarathonMindy]

What a fun vid! And informative

[@ttmallard]

I bought a 700C headshock in magnesium almost as light as the stock fork on Salsa Journeyman, it raised the front end to a bit floppy yet takes all the fatigue outta gravel on the arms & hands, better braking & dirt turns never a thought of taking it off. Being a headshock its legs are tiny thin vs a front shock, there can't be much diff in weight, the catch is a frame made for it, I'm lookin' at flyweight xcntry/enduro that'll fit if not custom. Cyclocrosser, did ok at Mstrs Natz for taste. Good vid 🍺

[@ttmallard]

@maruiacancerc Suggest a regimine of VitaminD, C, B12 of the oil dissovable type, DNA damage natural oils, tumeric, exercjse & CBD pot. A doctor's son ⚕️🕯

[@wescheslak9408]

Dustin, Do you guys ever encounter bears? Love the channel Thank you ❤

[@2ticky780]

i hope i'm not the only one who watches these videos and become extremely jealous because i can't do stuff like this yet. i dont live close to stuff like this so i gotta drive out to the ride and without a car i don't always go out on big adventures like this but i want to every day so badly

[@gabrielmazza7923]

suspensions is where I draw the line for Gravel bikes - at that point it's a mountain bike with drop bars

[@Monkey_slapping_keys]

They used to call them monster cross. I guess the only real différance is you can buy them now as opposed to having to make them.

[@Emtbtoday]

Frame colour, Impala Red jsut need gold feelers on the forks lol

[@Jean-jk4zv]

Wooo got my eyes on this bike 😇 bought a Grizl instead which came with the frame cracked ! Back to Canyon and will seek a Stigmata 24 asap !! Does the 23 has 50mm clearance ? Color is Brique

[@davidkendall4588]

Looks cool. I'll stick with the Nukeproof Digger, but I like mountain bike inspired gravel steeds.

[@DS1150]

I'll second the Digger. The same thing minus the frame cupboard.

[@tom_tom_k98]

2:52 how is it standing upright like this? xD maaagic

[@alexschiefer7359]

Atm im considering the stigmata and the ibis haka.. The haka has a steeper headangle and can only fit 700x40 or 650bx47 wheels i think but has such a sexy frame. Which one would you choose?

[@shaun1900]

Nice drop bar mountain bike