If I Had to Choose One Bike, This is it…

In this video I will be riding the Breezer Radar X Pro at Lair O Bear Park in Morrison Colorado do see if this monster gravel bike can handle mountain bike trails!
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[@TheArimatheus]

I love how the bike industry has so thoroughly convinced us we need to re-purchase bicycles we owned 25+ years ago. The '98 Rockhopper I owned at age 15 is not really all that fundamentally different than my '22 Diverge at age 40.

[@the.communist]

Well, they are simply a bike. Period.

[@MichaelPellegrini]

I've had the same experience with the guitar industry.

[@anthonyharris483]

I've been rigid drop bar single speeding for 10 years now, and still enjoy the simplicity

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I'm more DH oriented but I really enjoy the gravel bike, every pedal stroke makes you move forward with a sense of urgency you only get on very high end XC MTBs

[@amboroverdecillo8101]

Great video and adventure. This is the way we all used to ride up until the 90s, no suspension or finicky tech to break, bumps weren't a problem and we had fun doing it. And repeated it the next day.

[@jeremytarwater5595]

I feel like there’s still a lot left to be said about the bike, Matty. This bike is spec’d to be an adventure bike. It’s loaded with mounting points, has TRP hy/rd brakes which are field serviceable, wide handlebars that are stable and can fit a tent between them, comes tubeless ready, and the tires can handle some very gnarly terrain. If you are into bikepacking and want a dependable setup for hundreds of miles on ridiculous terrain, this bike is for you. They run large and have a long reach, so put a short stem on it!

[@duckninja9349]

Rigid is all you need! It works total body fitness and emphasizes getting great synergies between nature, bike, and body ... granted, does take more skill to be safe at speeds, but gaining skill is part of the rewarding experience.

[@jspate61]

It cracks me up that every bike I start looking seriously at, I find that you have gone and done a favorable review on. Thanks again for helping me spend more money 😂. Cheers from Montreal QC.

[@mattj6676]

The funny thing is that frame looks just like a 1980s 10 speed with a nicer modern derailleur, brakes and wheel set. I rode bikes just like that for years! One thing I'd say to a new rider looking to get a bike, this bike is great for you because you're a good rider, but this would be a challenging ride for a new rider looking to do some offroading. I think an entry level hardtail with a front shock is probably still a better all-around kind of bike for those folks as it would be more comfortable but also that shock allows you to navigate over some obstacles more safely than a rigid fork. Still, simple is good and certainly easier to maintain!

[@TroubleshootGamingMeds]

I expect an update on that ozark!

[@noahfranks984]

Just like my Gorilla Monsoon. It's a light tank. You can smash rocks but still go a decent speed on the road. Hybrids have come so far since the 90s both functionally and aesthetically. They aren't the awkward garage bikes they used to be. Monster gravel bikes like these are everything early mountain bikes wished they could be.

[@TheArimatheus]

I have a "gravel bike". But still... when I really put thought into things - it's like fashion. Full rigid mountain bikes on 1.85 tires... and unrelated, but... JNCO jeans are back in style? Do we really miss the days of Bill Clinton that much?😄

[@AshBeowulf]

I bought this bike at Bike Fest to replace my gravel bike. While it won't replace my full suspension bikes any time soon, it's absolutely amazing for the chunky gravel here in NW Arkansas. Once I replaced the stock tires that got a sidewall gash on their first ride, it's been absolutely amazing. Heavier than my Checkpoint but more capable in every respect. I do Rule of Three and generally integrate single track into my gravel rides as much as possible, and this bike is capable of handling both without issue. That said if I'm doing dedicated single track over a long distance I'm probably going for my full squish just for comfort and quality of life

[@bikellama]

Welcome to the Breezer family Ash! It was great meeting you at Bike Fest!

[@AshBeowulf]

​@@bikellamayou too Anthony! Just got a proper bike fit today for the first time so I'm looking forward to actually making the most out of this bike 😂 I'll post some leaning photos in the Facebook group soon!

[@jmdrstv]

If you’re going to go rigid, can’t express how important tire pressure is for the best experience. 40 psi for tires that big is way too high, and it’s amazing what a difference just a few psi can make. Highly recommend trying the Silca Pro Tire Pressure Calculator. It’s free, based on LOTS of research, and will likely blow your mind with the difference in comfort and traction. Keep up the good work, this is a fun and refreshing channel.

[@TheArimatheus]

Yes to this. I need to maybe amend my prior comment. The fundamental difference between a 98 rockhopper on 26" and a 22 Diverge on 700c is tubeless tires and the ability to set pressure. I ride lower psi on the front than the rear. Only a couple mili-bar, but it's noticeable in the ride quality.

[@jmdrstv]

@@TheArimatheus when tubeless first came out I was skeptical but tried it for the punctures. Stayed for the improved ride.

[@Mr_Zzzeee]

@@jmdrstv The difference is night/day. Just converted this week. Don't see how I can go back to tubes - the difference is that great.

[@anthonyharris483]

Yep he should running tire pressure in the 20s

[@johnbodenchuk514]

I certainly suggest a dropper seatpost. I put a PNW Coast dropper on my Binary Havok. It has 150mm of drop and 40 mm of air adjustable suspension for the big hits. 6:16

[@TheFaz793]

Honestly, I won't ever spend money buying a rigid bike for trails. I ride for fun, and hardtails with good forks are great. Bumping around the smallest rocks/ roots on a rigid bike isn't fun. There's a reason why 99.99% trail bikes have a fork!

[@sidequest_adventures]

Yeah it’s not the greatest riding a rigid bike when the trails are bumpy lol

[@johnmausteller]

It’s for super skilled riders. Not comfort seekers

[@zimmejoc]

@@sidequest_adventuresI’m with you. I’ve been underbiked and didn’t like it. Some prefer and want the additional challenge that comes with not having the right tool for the job. How many mountain bike channels are out there making rigid bike content? Not many. Will I ever go back to a rigid bike? Not bloody likely.

[@kevinburke1325]

"Super skilled riders" no one rides rigid bikes on trails. Quit acting like people are better just because they ride rigid bikes.​@johnmausteller

[@briannyob7799]

​@kevinburke1325 Yeah. I am always curious as to how far people are willing to take this idea. Do they ride rim brakes, too?

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

If you're into those things, a gravel bike that you can fit MTB tires will provide a better experience than a 1990's MTB hipster conversion for most of cases. No wonder this segment is still growing like crazy, most people I meet on trails would benefit from less travel and more pedaling 😂

[@MarkWaggoner]

I built a monstercross bike during the pandemic that's similar and I love it. Basically just a no suspension Mountain Bike with gravel bike drop bars. Great for street, gravel trails, light MB trails.

[@TheArimatheus]

I have a 2010 Salsa Mamasita that is about to be on the receiving end of a similar conversion.

[@Paulklampeeps]

May I ask what frame you used? Thanks!

[@daniellarson3068]

Good video - It really looked like you were flying down those trails.

[@matthewpugh9322]

Irony I just got a smokin deal on a salsa warbird 1x and absolutely love it. It’s like riding a whole different trail between bikes. Keep up the good honest real work

[@Adventuregirl96]

I ride a Salsa Warbird and it is a great bike.

[@gregorysucher6987]

5:36 that's what she said

[@dragonflygenetics420]

Got the frame!!! 90% put together lol...waiting on parts!!! Again... life in the bz...

[@chazpattillo9116]

Nice riding! I mentioned in your Thunder video that I have a Radar and I was wondering if your other Breezer was an adventure bike (as Breezer call them, much better name than gravel bike).

[@TheAwakenedTruth]

Great info bro thanks for the great content and info

[@LoggyMah]

Hey Matty love the content, I’m thinking of getting a used BMX bike because it’s all I can fit into my budget RN have you ridden BMX in recent years? I used to have one when I was a teen I did enjoy the simplicity of it.

[@gr8fulride]

Trails were swamps where I'm at today so I rode des plaines river trail in Illinois. Was thinking before the ride, what would I get as a do it all gravel , urban, trail bike. I've seen the drop bar bikes on trails mostly in California, and a fully rigid MTB or 2 in tx, cross bikes kind of make sense . I think I'll stick to the good old aggressive hardtail for my urban and gravel explorations. Always want to be on the edge of some nice flowy singletrack anyway. Maybe someday I'll demo a drop bar 25 lb do it all rigid bike. I think I'd still want a few years though. 2 or 3 would do

[@jimmansi1187]

Nice job on that type of bike, those bars look wide & I’m sure that helps with handling. Well done!

[@mrvwbug4423]

If you do take the gravel bike down Rutabaga you should post the full video of the run. I actually chatted briefly with a guy who took a rigid bike down Cub Creek today, my first thought was "Your joints must hate you right now" for those not familiar with the front range, Cub Creek is a 4 miles long black rated VERY chunky trail that is usually ridden as an out and back. It's chunky enough that I get arm pump taking a 160/170 travel enduro bike down it, can only imagine the rattling on a rigid. Those Breezer gravel bikes are in the same price range as the Polygon gravel bikes, but I think the Polygon has nicer components and a dropper post at that price point. If I recall you reviewed one of those.

[@barfo281]

I don't know. It looks awkward on the "MTB trails." I remember having a bike (about 35 years ago) shaped like a 10-speed (but it had fewer speeds)...skinny tires and all...and it had four brake levers, the two extra being on the flat part of the bar for more upright riding when we'd go where we weren't supposed to go with it. That was awkward too, because it's a narrow grip position, but it did feel less tricky on rougher terrain than holding the bars on the curls.

[@Adventuregirl96]

I love my Salsa Warbird and ride it on pavement, fire roads and some MTB trails. I even have a PNW Coast dropper to go with it.

[@cjohnson3836]

Same but with a Stormchaser.

[@mattyfrommacc1554]

Just came back from an overnight wildcamp, and came down some rocky trails, rougher than these mostly, not on a gravel but an v early 90s MTB, fully rigid, with 80 PSI in the skinny Maxxis 1.9 Larsen TT tyres, I did mean to let down a bit, but are set up for roads, didn't stop me flying and staying on without any issues, It was just noisy!

[@mellissanash7517]

You should check out one of those droppers that actuates with a lever on the seat. It's real smooth. You should test this out on the road with 43-45mm gravel slicks and see how it does.

[@fabioortiz7729]

Great video as usual but sooner or later those rock gardens will pbbly damage the wheel set as compared to a bike w suspension. I could be wrong of course.

[@hartspunken4830]

I've got problems in my back so there is no way I could ever ride in such a position. Remember you can mix and match the kind of stuff you like, i.e. no problem putting a drop bar on a mountain bike an vice versa. My bet is on a "hardcore hardtail with a drop bar" ultimately. I mean it worked for John Tomac... :P

[@ashurany]

Several years ago I tried the whole gravel bike/drop bar mtb trail riding thing. Couldn't get into it. Wasn't about the lack suspension--I got into mtb on full rigid mountain bikes-. But I feel like I have less control and this means I just can't ride trails w/a drop bar as I would like. I'll take my all road road bike on some fire roads or tame gravel paths, but that's about the extent of it, otherwise, I'm riding my mtb or flat bar gravel bike.

[@Madlux14]

You know else works on roads, trails, gravel etc....a mountain trail bike lol You'll be back to your trek roscoe after the novelty wears off. Cool bike tho!

[@mrvwbug4423]

Still fun to try new things.

[@Madlux14]

@@mrvwbug4423 absolutely. I'm keen on trying a proper gravel bike

[@kovaji8212]

Well, I have a Trail bike and a Gravel bike and the difference in pedaling efficiency is monumental. Not really comparable. To justify taking the MTB there needs to be some seriously fast and chunky sections that were just overwhelm the Gravel bike. I've owned both for a while now and mostly ride the Gravel bike.

[@davidblackman3127]

Id like to see try a steel hardtail and a titanium hardtail next. Id love to hear how you think they compare to aluminum frames

[@skartimusprime4779]

In Australia you can buy the Xtrada 6 almost 3 times for the price of that bike lol. Xtrada 7 twice over with change!

[@inthebush3]

That's true but most gravel bikes in Australia are overpriced for what you get too.

[@tinycmo]

I grab my rigid bikemore than my suspension on sketchy days that might rain. Stays clear..single track, light rain pavement gravel and single track. Heavy rain..pavement..and my poseidon redwood is ready for all. Would have had a breezer if they were in stock at the time.

[@Brother_Brian]

im too poor for a newer gravel bike but I did score a old trek xo1 cyclocross bike and it is an amazing ride. i was able to squeek 45s on it.

[@JaronBarendse]

It's always at the end of the day the capabilities of the rider and not the bike. Sure specialized equipment for the type of terrain will make it easier in some aspects and also might make the rider more confident. I still have just as much fun on my 29er hardtail from 2011 than my new full suspension on a lot of the standard blue trails!

[@boringstuff1701]

Love your videos man, I am new to your channel and so on mountain biking.

[@prescottgravelcyclist364]

I'm with you, my Cutthroat goes just about anywhere, brought fun back into my riding, that purple is sweet

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

I get it but been there and done that, no thanks. You are actually proving the point that the more you spend the better the bike. The Walmart is bottom, then this Breezer is a few steps up in quality…spend more to a point that gives you best spec/build for the money. Or your budget.

[@steveschurr5967]

I think there are quite a few steps between a Walmart bike ($300)and the Radar X Pro ($2000)

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

@@steveschurr5967 my point is though that at each price point you get a better bike….

[@SHWELL11]

I literally started Road Bike (Cycling) riding 2 weeks ago. I have never liked Drop Bar Bikes before now. Im kind of hooked, but do you prefer the dropbar setup over flat on the Breezer Bikes?

[@MattyActive]

Yea I was the same way, most people who don’t like it have never really tried it. I prefer flat bar because I mountain bike most of the time but if I had to choose one bike for everything I would prefer drop bar because it’s more versatile in my opinion

[@jamescarioti390]

Matty, what do you think about frame sizes? Kind of odd sizing I'm 5-7 small or large in your opinion?

[@Jon_Drew]

Hey Matty, how would you compare this bike to the Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 that you tested?

[@on2play736]

What camera are you using? It's so vivid and the saturation is exactly how I like it!

[@MattyActive]

Thank you! I use the canon R8 and the GoPro 12

[@gainknowledgeandinsight]

I’ll stick with my new Slash 9.8 GX AXS 😂. At 57 I need all the cushion for my back, elbows, and shoulders - thin tires on that bike - have fun - no thanks. For me it’s all about stability and comfort. 😊

[@Trissb1988--]

Without suspension wouldn't that put more wear and tear on your body?

[@Mr_Zzzeee]

Suspension is in the tires - 20 psi you're golden.

[@SHWELL11]

Those bars look huge.. Very Wide..

[@MattyActive]

They are! I wasn’t sure about them at first but it feels really stable on the trails

[@SmallADVentures1973]

Excellent video, looks like you had an awesome time ✌️😁

[@garyduran1]

Nice review. Where can I buy the breezer radar x pro? Thanks

[@davidwangeman11]

Nice bike. Not something I would ride but it is cool

[@crazywisdom2]

great vid. I sub'd. Love the bike.

[@ItsMeHammie]

One bike doesn't make sense if you want to commute and MTB. I love my Surly Midnight Special and my Ibis Ripmo V2s. This combo allows me to do everything with decent efficiency

[@laverdure]

It's clearly stated in the video that this is an entry level bike, that is to say for those who can't afford and/or have no room for two bikes, and above all can't spend 5k bucks to have them. People like me and many others: I needed a bike to commute and to travel offroad, my budget was 1,500 € (1,600 $), I found an offer for a Radar X (not Pro, same bike with a Sram Apex transmission), I bought it, I'm happy... I'm poor and happy mister, can you believe it?

[@user-rj9ui3sz8u]

Ive been disappointed lately with suspension performance on bikes these days thinking about just getting a gravel bike from now on.

[@inthebush3]

Same here my fork is using its travel but feels like its doing nothing but adding weight. Gravel is looking good.

[@user-rj9ui3sz8u]

@@inthebush3 I had Fox Performance Elite Live Valve and still feel all the bumps, so I'm saying to myself what is the point of all this extra weight, service and expense?

[@inthebush3]

No point at all Tom. It's all got too complex.

[@alexisonbike3652]

Yes.

[@chriss8375]

If you really end up this bike being your favorite and ride alot, you should put berd wheels on and a dropper and it will be even better!

[@johnnygunz2300]

Wow. Never heard of this company. My jaw hit the floor when I saw the prices of those wheelsets.... and I am the type of person to spend too much on hobbies!!!

[@ChilliRedify]

Ive been loving your videos! Can anyone tell me your helmet as I like the visibility with the florescent orange

[@MattyActive]

Thank you! I use the smith triad, here’s the link Smith Products - smithoptics.pxf.io/c/4120259/1154578/14604

[@sjanzeir]

What's the name of the piece of music that starts at 3:46? It's got an air of guilty pleasure about it.

[@dmcalister4505]

Hardtail chisel , fastest bike I've ever ridden

[@timcarter7051]

Nice video, my grizl has become my favorite bike !

[@josesigala5277]

Where’s the trek roscoe 9.

[@user-ls9oz6ch8x]

If I had to choose one bike, it would be my Bridgestone MB-1

[@2infnbynd]

Awesome film editing.

[@DaBinChe]

just needs a dropper post, LOL

[@MattyActive]

Yep!

[@marksierra3522]

If I could only have one bike... well shit that's my situation. I chose a Polygon D7. Is the best decision? Probably not. But it get's me to work, it gets me to the store, and it gets me to the trail every now and then.

[@davidchenot6432]

Nice bike!, I was considering it but ended up with the kona rove. I like the 650b tires and it's a little lighter than the brezzer. I like the bars on yours better though. Enjoy.

[@johndef5075]

Been there done that. I'll take my 25 lb. Epic full susp.

[@SethParr]

Like it more than the Roscoe 9?

[@1Sparrow1]

I don't get it. It's great you're enjoying the bike, but it just doesn't look comfortable or manuverable at all. A good hardtail would easily get around those corners/turns you couldn't make. Plus, those drop bars would kill my neck and back. All the power to you, but no thanks. Rigid is definitely under biked and dual suspension is overkill in many cases. I'm more convinced than ever that a good hardtail is the best all around do everything for climbing, descending, manuverability, capability and feeling the trail. Plus, I do fine on the occasional pavement as well. But to each their own. Enjoyed the video, though!

[@RideShagbark]

Wish Breezer sold framesets.

[@herse83]

You still ride the Roscoe?

[@Gk22632]

Take this thing on a black diamond trail

[@51249ca]

Stock gearing is not low enough

[@johnc7753]

What trail in the beginning?

[@CP23798]

You do a good job of putting these videos together. Thanks for the review.

[@dragonflygenetics420]

But awesome ride!!

[@kovenant7]

This is The BEST BIKE!

[@TRG36]

Not a chance my one bike is gonna be a drop bar

[@jprelock]

I was thinking of saying this but you beat me to it.

[@TRG36]

Great minds

[@jimmyz5831]

One bike?? What kind of anti-consumer nonsense are you spreading?? I'm down to 4 and shopping again. See you on Red Rocks trail!

[@laverdure]

That's the point, thx.

[@davidcrowson4745]

Nice 👍

[@rogerwall9167]

My do it all bike is a 76 Schwinn Stingray. That bike looks like you’re cheating

[@sjanzeir]

You're making me want to give drop bars another chance, but I know that the outcome is going to be a big fat negative again.

[@gravelDave]

'Turning a green trail into black' is not a positive for me 😂

[@mmilne17]

Nothing fun about bouncing off rocks and roots with a bike with no suspension

[@johnsonjay60]

So dude was a mountain biker that loved trek of all things than got a walmart gravel bike and now rides only gravel bikes?

[@MattyActive]

I love riding bikes in general. If I like it I ride it

[@johnsonjay60]

@MattyActive right, yeah ive seen many people feel the speed of a fully rigid than getting into gravel than rigid mtb. Im with you bike bikes bikes! Just get a fork that locks out best of both worlds. Just got the new fox 32 on my xc race bike that was fully rigid. I love it.

[@georgekrpan3181]

That's now called "underbiking". I've done it for decades to ridicule and now it's cool, lol.

[@riaanjacobs692]

drop bars is just Meh

[@malcolmbaden2240]

With all due respect Seems kind of boring to be honest... To go drop bar all rigid on a single track trail....imo it would be better on a BMX .cool looking bike tho...

[@johnnygunz2300]

I generally mountain bike mostly on my Enduro but I use to ride dj mtb's late 90's early 2000's as an aggressive hardtail (not many options back then that were affordable). The dj w 26 inch wheels was barely passable as a functional trail bike. A few years ago I tried my chromoly 24" bmx cruiser on my local rocky new england trails and it was completely miserable (lasted 20 minutes and called it quits). Borrowed my brother's ridged 90's rockhopper for giggles and it was easy easier than the 24" cruiser on so many levels. This radar x probably pretty close to a 90's mountain bike but with stronger rims, better brakes, tires. Honestly the rim brakes were miserable on the rockhopper.

[@simontaylor2525]

Frankly, that looks shit

[@heathfranklin4296]

Sheeeiiiittttt Tpac