5 HOT Alternative Bike Trends to Watch

[@OutThere42]

The builders and designers did exactly what they should for the show, which was to try out different ideas, in some cases just to express themselves. It’s how innovations are realized. Thank you for showing more of the bikes.

[@katzazi664]

Straps on racks is something i see quite open in Germany. And forever. Most bikes here are not for sports. And the most usage of bikes is not for pleasure but ror practicality and transport. The idea of straps to put things onto your bike didnt take over hundred years to come up with. At least for bikes that are meant to work instead of being meant to impress in any way.

[@jameshenehan9670]

I use a cargo net for motorbikes strapped onto my rack. It holds down a waterproof bag (for my CCF pad), and then water/layers can be stuffed on top

[@scottw4202]

I really like the idea of integrating cord within racks. It would lighten the overall weight, and still provide support. Also, it could be easily replaced if it gets cut or weakens over time, and you could add different accent colors for an interesting look.

[@LaustinSpayce]

The one that really caught my eye are the micro cargo bikes. I have two young kids and ride in a city, with a small apartment. This form factor would be perfect for myself if there were configurations where I can carry a 3 year old and a 1 year old to school at the same time (and then onward to work!) all the conventional “kid hauling” bikes are long tails, bakfiets, adding loads of seats to the stem and rear which they inevitably outgrow etc. need something small and light and that fit in an elevator easily!

[@nelsonholditch6633]

I love the look of the twin top tubes when they sweep down into the seat stays.

[@DarrenSaw]

Everything that isn't a 15k cosmonium framed road bike with nuclear powered groupsets is too weird for GCN.

[@Andy_ATB]

Yeah, they didn't show anything remotely interesting, or non mainstream.......

[@SystemParanoia]

Didn't they just show a cargo bike a couple days ago?

[@benboo6351]

Y’all are aware that they do recumbents eh

[@anthonykoleszar1779]

GCN has a lot of nice bikes & that British woman is hot. So there’s that. 😎✌️

[@gcn]

Nuclear groupsets could be amazing, we'd love to see them!

[@paulaspinall919]

Modern cordage is amazingly strong. I was using some 3mm Kevlar with an engine hoist to lift a 2.0 litre diesel engine out of my van. The actual breaking strain is near a tonne, yet easily threaded and flexible!

[@pascalbruyere7108]

I am surprised to not see more trailers. Whenever I need to carry stuff I hook up the bob trailer on my regular bike. No need to own several types of bikes, any bike can pull a trailer. When the kids were young I used a Burley (it was another brand from Canada at the time) for kids but also for cargo. Now the one wheel bob suffices, it’s better in many ways for cargo. What would be nice is a trailer that easily turns into a shopping cart.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

A bike barely fits much less a trailer in our elevator. Space is more of a premium and a personal garage is less common in EU cities.

[@weatheranddarkness]

@@PathLessPedaledTV A bike and a trailer is easier to fit in an elevator than a cargo bike.

[@LucasShmucas]

​@@PathLessPedaledTVThe Burley Travoy might work - it folds very flat and can double as a shopping cart, if you use the Burley bags. We combined one with our Bromptons to made an awesome touring rig for the Hebridean Way. The best bit was being able to fold it all up and put it into the luggage compartment of a bus for the journey back to Inverness. I'm a big fan of trailers and live in Scotland, so understand the space restrictions. The Travoy is possibly my favourite trailer because it's really light and so practical.

[@m.talley1660]

I'd like to see the Travoy design improved on. I have one and have seen one that wasn't holding up to well as the usage and accumulated wear from folding was leading to it's failure.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

@@weatheranddarkness Depends on the cargo bike and the elevator. In our situation a mini cargo bike works much better than any bike and separate trailer.

[@ChrisLoew]

The Jones 29er mountain bike uses a truss front fork but with intentional flex in vertical only direction. It is a trend I wish to see embraced.

[@danvee4523]

No flex in a Jones truss fork. Just more rigidity .

[@SkyhawkSteve]

Always good to see a little creativity! Some things, like the twin top tubes, have been done before, but I understand the desire to stand out from the crowd. The Colnago Bi-titan might be the most recent example of twin tubes. They replaced the downtube with two parallel tubes. It's not a great choice, since the torsional stiffness is reduced. Back in the 1930's, there was the Moorson Twin Tube, where the top and down tubes were made of twin tubes. Considering that people have been refining the design of the bicycle for over a hundred years, it's not a surprise that most ideas have already been tried. It's still fun to see what folks can come up with, though! Thanks for sharing.

[@chemiocremblac5527]

Gcn is principally a channel for bicycle sports, i dont know why people expect any more non racing content than they already do.

[@a1white]

They do have some videos about commuting and bikepacking but there presenters are generally ex racing pros so their passion lies in road bikes.

[@jcmuellner]

While I like the idea behind Fidlocks magnetic attachment, in my experience the Osprey hose magnetic holder will attract dirt and any metallic pebbles. When it comes to panniers, fork bags and such that are more likely to pick up dirt I'd think this could be a tad annoying. More prevalent in the dirt touring space, but likely less an issue in urban cycling settings. Not a huge issue, but I'd likely just stay with straps and Tailfin style clamps.

[@tianyi05]

Stretch cords on racks, flash back to the early 1980's. The truss forks look very similar to somethin Schwinn had in the 1950's, Frist bike I got had a spring loaded truss fork, that was in 1964. If you wait long enough it will come around again. I swear I saw someone wearing brown corduroy bell bottom pants the other day.

[@NadaRaro-op5kv]

Mini cargo bikes are the future. Specially in small cities where having a car is not necessary. I got a Yoonit and I love it.

[@ReCyclesBikes_]

Happy to see one of them with all the dirt included, you get to see what it really looks like ;)

[@CentristRN]

Thanks for more content from the show. Avalanche looks elegant. Nicely done by the builder. Colnago was of course doing double TT in the 80s. Magnetic attachments seem like a great idea. Combining with BOA is fantastic.

[@wilyamiyooo]

2:57 Quite similar to the mixte frames tbh which use two smaller top tubes, they look beautiful. I own a minivelo mixte with a split tube config.

[@biosfearmag]

I've already been seeing a handful of Ominum bikes around Portland, so the trend is definitely already catching on here. I got to ride one at a recent Coffee Outside and I'm also tempted to pick one up.

[@m.talley1660]

Thanks for the coverage of the weird and wonderful. Great journalism. Like the idea of ideas incubating through such bike shows 👍.

[@tedduepner3021]

Didn't catch the name of that Belt Driven Longtail bike. Link? Magnetic bags are really a great idea. Too much theft of bike accessories in the city and that would make it a lot easier. Now please please please someone make some winter cycling pogies that are quick on/off!

[@rjvvir6062]

Would love to hear your review of Le Petit Porteur compact cargo bikes!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

So would I! I tried reaching out but no luck. You should MSG them on IG and let them know.

[@dorianblue4229]

Me too

[@stephenkohler3472]

Cordage infused racks are gonna be a big thing. Such a cool look!

[@johnbrooks393]

I wonder if wear & tear would be a thing with the built-in cords. I suppose lots of stuff wears out on a bike and needs replacing. Makes me think about putting a bungee type cord permanently on my Tubus Fly rack. I recently was on a ride and really needed to ditch my jacket. My handlebar bag wasnt big enough and I had no way to strap it to my rack so rolled it up and shoved it in my jersey (that was a look.)

[@stephenkohler3472]

Fair point. The dyneema would probably last an extremely long time but other materials would probably need to be re-strung every so often.

[@RovePaths]

GCN to me is like a live version of all the ads/articles in Bicycling Magazine and the like. Path Less Pedalled however, is vastly more informative, down to Earth and very important to us. Thanks to you both for everything.

[@juliapoelstra3624]

I want a monopole for taking my granddog for rides!! I think it could be a great tourer also. They need some distribution in Canada!!

[@RobRidesCargoBikes]

Mini/compact cargo bikes are certainly gaining popularity here in Europe, lots of brands are popping up with a compact or mini cargo offering. Those fidlock integrations looked good, though I'm less keen on integrated bungees/cords in racks as in my experience, bungees lose their elasticity fairly quickly under regular use. Maybe bungee technology has moved on and it's much more durable these days, or maybe it's my fault for always buying the cheap bungee multi packs from a hardware shop instead of posh ones! Either way, I'd rather not have integrated bungees on my racks.

[@forest_biker684]

I really dig the Good Grief MTB frame! Thanks for the video and show!

[@justinofboulder]

Thanks for the video! Love my Berd wheelsets....perhaps combining the idea of the first two trends mentioned? Using Dynema in conjunction with a truss design might be interesting. Perhaps even some vibration dampening benefits?

[@ostekuste3646]

Truss forks, double top and downtube, all tech I’ve seen on bikes from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Not really new😂

[@Exgrmbl]

Koga did a lot of those doubled down/top tube designs back in the 90s and 2000s.

[@drmitofit2673]

To avoid overly complicated hydraulic disc brakes, electronic shifting, and gearing incompatibility, we might have to ride big wheel BMX bikes for city riding, exercise, and commuting.

[@jillbarrett7324]

Very interesting video,thank you I appreciated your work.. I've ordered a mini cargo bike ,it's a Muli .Before this I had a reise and Muller load 60 cargo bike. The Muli has a smaller turning circle and because it's under 2 meters it's allowed on the train. I'm Based in Ireland and live in an apartment.

[@Housecathst]

It’s a great point having the webbing on bike rakes it’s bazaar because I’ve had an inner tube cargo deck on my omnium cargo bike for the last 7 years but never considered it on my fixie shopping rack.

[@scottsutoob]

A while ago I believe, Colnago built a frame with dual tube down tubes.

[@jezzarisky]

I have seen some popularity in short tail e-cargo bikes in one of the more bike friendly areas in my city. I would imagine a lot has to do with the modest pricing of Lectric and Aventon has on their bikes and with it being an area with young families the appeal of kid carrying helps as well.

[@hansschotterradler3772]

The diamond shaped bike frame is pretty much a truss (vertically).

[@philippmeister5984]

The price for the Monopole is just insane. >7000€ for a basic e Cargo bike is nuts. You can get so many nice bikes for that money.

[@tobymcnicol922]

I'm a big fan of the monopole, want to see more of this (in my shed would be nice!)

[@OneDougUnderPar]

Wow, that Project D bike is just wonderful.

[@wenttogloucester]

Russ, just keep doing what you do. It's fine.

[@ronyerke9250]

Moni cargo bikes might be good for apartment dwelling.

[@jerryyoung6494]

Love your channel! Have to admit my mind and taste have drastically changed and agree with you more and more! But…. A lot of these designs are too weird for me too!

[@daniellarson3068]

Stretch netting seems very practical.

[@zukzworld]

Thanks for the video Russ! Quite something!! ❤🙌🏾

[@no_Ray_bang]

I always enjoy your petty beefing with GCN. My viewership of that channel bottomed out once I found yours and my life has been better for it. cheers!

[@yardsalecycles]

I can see the racks really become a big hit

[@rickbartley9255]

Paraphrasing the slogan of Austin TX- “Keep Austin Weird”, let’s say, Keep Cycling Weird!

[@chrisbenten9971]

ThatGarage 66 bike is super interesting...how does one get oni?

[@LeonardCrassman]

Jeff Jones is always right.

[@jpeg_creates]

Yes! Another quality upload! ❤🚲

[@Fetucinee]

Very enjoyable, thanks.

[@TheRickurb]

Jones has a nice truss fork bike

[@tomascjenkins]

i'm sure you know of Moulton Bicycles, being doing this for decades

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

I am aware. 1 niche brand doesn't make it a trend.

[@tobiasboyd]

Alex Moulton space frames want their trusses back (just kidding, a good idea should be shared!)

[@drbolz]

Jeez that milara bike really speaks to me

[@subliminalfreedom]

Spectacular

[@jpeg_creates]

Please feature sustainable bike products soon. 😊

[@jefftoonstra5087]

Maybe you have already answered this, but how has your channel done since moving?

[@grumpy-dad3701]

It ain't called the GOLD CYCLING NETWORK for nothing

[@sagehiker]

Micro cargo bikes are interesting.

[@comounaverdura]

Maybe a hybrid bike could be turned into a micro cargo bike by adding front and back racks to it.

[@slantedorbit]

People in the US take space for granted to say the least.

[@danielleland1074]

Great coverage and content, thanks, But for the love of god, loose the stupid thumbnails already.

[@porkchop1343]

Not a fan of any of these.

[@Fetherko]

I don't see anything that I would buy.

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

I don't understand the use of these small mudgards on the front fork !? The bike gets dirty anyway !? So silly !?

[@sangriastudios]

nubbins! just nub it!

[@claudiofiero8523]

Very rude not mentioning Trace Velo while he was in the frame 🥖

[@TheRickurb]

In god we truss

[@sotecluxan4221]

NEW: Hot bike, that never needs maintenance. For yrs no development successes!

[@RadiantHeartCoaching]

The San Sebastian truss bike is a monstrosity. The goopy, gloopy, excessively oversized brazing for the truss elements is hideous. The truss itself seems tinker toy like and less than thought through; more like a truss for a truss's sake and not a contributor to well thought out design. (Professional mechanical engineer here). I shudder when I look at it.

[@HansensUniverseT-A]

Truth is, there isn't anything more to be innovated on, the bicycle has already reached absolute perfection decades ago, it's just marketing now.

[@akshay5295]

Perfection is subjective use cases keep changing and there’s always one that can be catered.

[@531c]

Pretty much agree

[@donnydread7631]

🙏🏻

[@skulluxe1]

I weird how you crap on GCN when they are by their own account a road cycling focused channel… (but they actually have covered most of this stuff and are creating way more bike packing content these days)… they don’t claim to represent bike packing or alt cycling so I don’t see why you are constantly crying about them. They have their niche, you have yours, others have theirs… quit comparing and complaining they don’t show what you want… that is the entire reason your channel exists… it’s a little tiring…

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Tell me you didn’t watch the video without telling me you didn’t watch the video. It’s weird that you didn’t even watch the video because I don’t mention GCN once and you’re just reacting to the thumbnail 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@billmaidment]

Mini bikes will last. Everything else is short lived. The first rack is pointless, stuff poking through holes and dragging on the tire.

[@elliottmarksy]

🚵‍♀

[@RonnyChopper-oz5jl]

another club nobody needs, just to sell some t-shirts.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

You’re uninvited.

[@hookerjl1]

I guess in terms of better usability the fitlock system is a gamechanger. I hope there will be lot of solutions for the older / traditional bagsystems for example Ortlieb or Vaude or…to update to the fitlock system. I’m not sure if you already talked about it in the video. Is there any possibility to get information about it? What do you think about it? Greetings🙂👋🏻