Tech We Can't Live Without | Jack's All-Time (Controversial) Favourites

[@bikeradar]

What does everyone think of young Jack Luke's somewhat controversial choices??? Is he right on the money, or has he wildly missed the mark??? As always, let us know in the comments!

[@zwergstein2152]

Top 5 Instagram accounts you follow?

[@Pratalax]

The humor you bring to the channel (through imagery and commentary, and certainly in your adventures with Joe and Reub) is a big reason why i'm subbed. Can barely remember Bike Radar 2 and a half years ago! Oh and uh, good shouts on the top 5. Definitely wanna take a look at some Rab C. Nesbitt baselayers.

[@bikeradar]

Glad you're liking the channel!

[@davekraftcom]

Right on jack. You bring great humor and likability to all your videos. Always look forward to y ok u on bikeradar

[@bikeradar]

Good to hear you're enjoying Jack's videos, and have a nice day from your friends at BikeRadar!!!!!

[@XX-is7ps]

Love this slightly more offbeat and quirky list, I've enjoyed watching all of the "tech we can't live without" videos, but I think this is my favourite :-)

[@bikeradar]

Nice to hear you've been enjoying them Adam! We've enjoyed making them!

[@davidide1525]

Anything Jack says is golden! He and Joe are the best part of B.R. & ps; GET RUEBEN BACK ! I am ordering a Brynje base layer and searching for a used Surly Steamroller.

[@DerHackbart]

Jack, I'm loving your attidue towards cyclists and the industry. Taking things not that serious brings back the fun cycling should be! And your Instagram activities are allready legendary!

[@newttella1043]

I like your take on cycling. Sensibly fringe.

[@JonFairhurst]

This video gets 5 out of 5... I hate all five choices! But to each their own. Oddly, one of my favorite bike tech items is my digital tire pressure gauge (a Topeak D2). I use it before every ride, I can easily dial within one PSI, and it has both Presta and Schrader built in. For winter, it’s a thin Halo scull cap with ear flaps. Why many riders freeze their ears in the cold wind is beyond me. Finally, sub-compact rings, a Wolf Tooth extender, and a MTB cassette on my road bike. I live in the land of hills with a 24% max grade on the shortcut home. Those low gears are great at the end of a 60 mile ride. For me, a fixie is the bike of the devil.

[@casefarley5744]

You do you, man. I like that you are here to have a good time. Keep having fun, and I will keep coming back. See you out there.

[@bikeradar]

Thanks for watching!

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Jack is the most supple of them all :) #thesupplelife

[@markthorrowgood3266]

Good list Jack, I enjoy your content. It's good to see other guys who like steel bikes, like your Mr. Pink. Your diaries rides were really cool, with the eclectic mix of bikes. Hey, tell Joe to get that heavy red bike from Reuben's last(ish) video out for some more forfeits. Or upgrades?

[@icebreakertech]

Tandem, the sandals of bikes.

[@jackluke9243]

I've got a history with those too... www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/shimano-spd-sandals-52190/

[@theylivewesee1674]

@@jackluke9243 socks under sandals, that is a crime :-) you are not german tourist

[@icebreakertech]

@@jackluke9243Brilliant, would complete the look ;)

[@garethhelliwell9736]

Bang on with the Instagram choice. Probably the best social media platform out there, well for me any way. Loving your attitude towards riding, putting the fun back into it and not been too serious. The tandam comment about which ever way your relationship is going a tandam will get you there faster shouldn't have been that funny but it had me laughing. Great content as usual. Followed you on Instagram. 👍

[@jackluke9243]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the follow!

[@bikeradar]

Thanks for watching Gareth! From your friends at BikeRadar

[@macmurfy2jka]

You three are so much fun. More of this please!

[@bikeradar]

Keep your eye on the channel for more from Jack soon!

[@mherke]

Good choices. I'm glad Surly made the list. I've owned Surly's for a long time and never sold one. I feel it comes the closest to owning a custom made bike.

[@stevecochrane5376]

"Young Jack Luke", sounds like a cross between a cabin boy and a wild eyed pirate. That said , he is bang on the money !!!!I I could not agree more fellow. Got to love a guy who make controversial choices and he takes the vanity out it . Brilliant!!

[@sj6656]

I appreciated the input on your insulated gilets. I've always been nervous about them as I run hot always as well. I certainly won't shut the idea down if I run into future deals on insulation.

[@jackluke9243]

They're certainly worth trying. Like I said, it's really easy to dump a load of heat with them so I rarely overheat with them if I pair them with a jersey suitable for the conditions.

[@94mikyyy]

My advice for a base layer is Santinisms Lana. It is expensive at 90euros but man, my jersey gets soaking wet and my skin is still dry because of that base layer. I have never felt somethinh so nice

[@whatissixtynine]

To be honest, I think BikeRadar produces fantastic content. I love each and every video, even videos on subjects that I don't dabble in, like mountain biking. Most importantly, I love all the presenters, especially these three. They are genuine, and easy to relate to. It makes GCN videos seem alien. The bits are overwritten and the GCN presenters seem cold and robotic, never mind pretentious and elitist. Why they aren't like BikeRadar; I will never understand. Cheers!

[@JimiAle]

Love the comment about tandems & relationships, made us laugh!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Tandem for the win!

[@TOCycleCommuter]

5:16 and 5:20 show what looks like a seat mounted rack that can hold a back pack. Did it wobble if it was heavy? I am having trouble finding it by internet searches. Any tips of sourcing something like that? Thanks!

[@edwardcorden4655]

Is Joe going to do a long term review of his specialized epic? Enjoyed the one on his scalpel

[@bikeradar]

They'll hopefully be a final article going up on BikeRadar.com soon.

[@edwardjednacz1641]

I like that you name your bikes

[@johnm91326]

Jack, Joe, and Ruben remind me of the good old days of GCN

[@taufikabidin412]

Have you ever riden a recumbent tandem or a Hase Pino? Heck, do any Bike radar Staff ride recumbents/Velomobile?

[@chazpilks]

Now following you on Instagram.... Also big fan of the gilet, but I go for a Sportful. Can’t comment on Rapha or PedalEd as not tried those.

[@jackluke9243]

Our BikeRadar gilets are Sportful BodyFit Pro's and they're also very good for warmer or really wet conditions; www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-bodyfit-pro-windstopper-gilet

[@hvijayan]

Nice video and appreciate the quirky picks here. Relatively speaking, though, £850 for a fixed gear bike is doesn't fall into the 'most affordable' category.

[@RavyDavy]

It may be comfortable, but I can't look at that mesh base-layer without thinking of Rab C Nesbitt :)

[@johnm4uritz]

Hey! What bag and mount for handlebar and seatpost where used on the surly steamroller? Really enjoying the channel!

[@jackluke9243]

The handlebar bag is an Ostrich F-702, which sits atop a Dia-Compe Gran Compe 610 brake that is fitted with a matching mini rack. The rear bag is a Carradice Super C, which I use in conjunction with a Carradice Bagman. The later is a great setup but the rack for the Dia-Compe brake is definitely just a support - it's not designed to carry any kind of substantial load. I hope that helps!

[@johnm4uritz]

@@jackluke9243 Awesome, thanks!

[@mildredlocke5374]

5:00 Reen Hers

[@MrAlexV10]

Loving your tandem! What gear ratios did you run on your Steamroller?

[@jackluke9243]

If I remember correctly, it was a 45-20t, which was perfect for climby days with a light load. Glad you like the tandem!

[@ericmagee9054]

Jack is 💯 correct on Instagram. It’s a great accompaniment to cycling! 😁

[@thee-biker932]

The most surprising thing in this video is the fact you have a girlfriend.....(no harshness meant....just surprised)

[@jackluke9243]

You've seen me in that string vest and you think it's surprising I have a girlfriend? The joke's on you mate 😎😎😎

[@tbrowniscool]

@@jackluke9243 Your a stud Mr Luke

[@NewGenAV]

nice pics

[@htdtr]

Jack where did you get that shirt? I love it

[@jackluke9243]

I got it from a small charity shop in Broughty Ferry on my 21st birthday, so you're unlikely to find the same again haha!

[@TheJohanNorway]

brynje was actually quite well prononced in norwegian.

[@bikeradar]

Haha, the great to hear!!! We were sure we'd get it wrong.

[@TheJohanNorway]

@@bikeradar it wasnt perfect, but youll get there ;)

[@bikeradar]

@@TheJohanNorway Haha, we'll take that from someone who has the word Norway in their name!

[@cooldigirl26]

Jack you have the perfect amount of joker in you, 🤩

[@pault3414]

"Weaved" ?🤔

[@DrBreezeAir]

What happened to your cool American presenter? Will we see him again?

[@JustJooZt]

He still writes for them, hoping to see some Ben soon too tho

[@leqin]

Jack owns a All City and it hasn't got a top cap. Jack owns a Orbit Tandam and............ it hasn't got a top cap. Obviously Jack is a secret weight weenie.

[@jackluke9243]

An ironic one, maybe

[@curbowman]

SENIOR Staff Writer? That looks like the age-old tactic of giving employees fancy job titles instead of a raise.

[@aznwierdone]

welcome to your wildest dream. #meow.

[@TheOJ3]

"Affordable" "£850"

[@4K68]

850$ for a one-gear bike? Still too pricy, mate :)

[@johnbouttell5827]

A tandem will cement your relationship -- if you let the woman steer.

[@Mattebodra]

Surly Steamroller: calipers only, single speed/fixed only, and 850 pounds. Not quite my idea of capable and affordable

[@VirgilOvid]

I understand why you guys do it but could you stop with the fake "controversial" bs. It gets tired enough when people try to make the whole disc vs rim brake thing or even friggin sock length thing seem "controversial" but now it just seems like you're trying too hard. I get it, cycling isn't that crazy wild of a sport so there's not much to work with as a writer but the "controversy" angle has been milked to death.

[@jackluke9243]

I'll happily take suggestions for more controversial things you would like to see me do in future videos

[@markthorrowgood3266]

@@jackluke9243 "More manufacturers should make BB shells for pressfit; the age of the BSA thread is over," "it seems obvious to me that disc brakes belong in the pro peleton," "cycling needs to progress, and for that to happen, we need more new standards," "gravel bikes are dumb, why, my road bike with 700x28c tires does just fine in the rough stuff," "Jan Heine was right all along," "Local bike shops were wrong to be angry at Chain Reaction Cycles, when it was Shimano's complacency in the face of questionable sales practices that was to blame," etc. Say it loud! I'm opinionated and proud!

[@jackluke9243]

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