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[@that_which_is_not]

This chap is a solid presenter! That bike is a beaut

[@gavinburns9516]

Matt sexy Barbet

[@HShaud]

I accompanied a mate for a few hours while he completed his Everest challenge. His hill of choice was 4.6km long at an average of 8.5%. Hard but great challenge! My tips echo some of the other commenters; super low gearing definitely trumps lightweight...we rode hard tail MTB's with less than 1:1 climbing ratios, our bikes were over 10kg. The same climb on my road bike with 28x34 is much harder even though it weighs 4 kg less. Don't underestimate how good hydro disc brakes are too when you're super fatigued and not thinking 100% clearly!

[@ducman748996]

Dream bike! Colnago, Campy, rim brakes, now this is what a road bike is for me! Bravo!

[@zakcollins987]

I know a few guys that've everested. they use a compact with either a 32, 34 or 36 rear cassette.

[@spin2win721]

As someone who’s everested 3 times with 3 different bikes. 6kg, 8.4kg, 11kg. I think your putting too much emphasis on overall bike weight. Honestly I found having the right gearing, something easy you can spin all day, matters way more. That and enough fuel to keep you going and anyone can do it. But at the end of the day, to each’s own I suppose.

[@zaheerkader7426]

Spin2 Win experience is always the greatest teacher

[@edge23310]

I've recently felt how awesome it is to spin up climbs instead of grinding like you see alot of Strava warriors do. You recommend a 50/34 and 32 at the back? Or 40t at the back with the road link?

[@spin2win721]

edge23310 honestly it depends on the gradient. If your hurting after the first few laps up, get something easier. Expect the attempt to take quite some time to accomplish. Comfort is pretty high up as far as priority goes so make sure your saddle and body position are dialed in. Good luck!

[@haydnreed9932]

But then they wouldn't be able to advertise all these products :)

[@dtmateo]

That is good to know. On long rides I always have difficulties deciding between my light carbon bike and cheap 12kg steel bike. The steel bike is more comfy and has a 50-34/11-32 combo but I’m worried that the weight penalty might get to me towards the end.

[@zihaoye2382]

34/27 will be fine for the 5,6 reps, then you will really see the time increases after 10 reps, should go for at least 32 or 34 even 36 if you can, it a energy saving game end of the day, you need to conservative as much as you can

[@georgehugh3455]

That was prescient advice.

[@neilmat71]

Lovely looking bike.

[@nickjohnson710]

That bike is sick! Black on black 👌 best bike review ive seen....😁

[@markknight5480]

Great video Really enjoying the content and presentation. Looking forward to the next one and hope Matt is going to do some more in the future for cycling weekly?

[@Marcusotis]

I think he's gone for riding an expensive bike rather than a suitable set up. The braking on the way down with those wheels will become increasingly annoying as the effort goes on also they'll likely get wrecked. I agree with everyone else on here he should be looking at a 30 tooth cog on the back although not sure if thats possible with super record. The whole set up isn't that well thought out TBH its more of a general climbing set up, some light alloy rims or disc brakes would be better for the decents and a dinner plate on the back.

[@mattbarbet9336]

Mark Walton dinner plate, I now agree with. Disc brakes I don’t. They’re heavier, and on the descent there were no issues. I’ve descended enough to not drag the brakes. The rims were absolutely fine.

[@karolstopa]

Veloflex do not recommend using their clincher tires on carbon wheels.

[@mattbarbet9336]

karol stopa I didn’t know that, but I have never had a problem. Then again, I don’t drag the brakes.

[@karolstopa]

Matt Barbet I’ve used them on carbon wheels as well but there were incidents where people had them blow off the rim. Not all rims are manufactured to the same standard I guess. Veloflex clearly state that they are not suitable for Carbon Clinchers.

[@Maverick5588]

Lol at not going for an 11 32

[@quwers]

You don't need 34 32 on a 6% climb. Only need/want that on stuff over 12%.

[@MrFornicater]

You do when it's an Eversiting attempt and not your casual weekend ride.

[@jamessherwood8817]

Campag don't do an 11-32

[@zihaoye2382]

James Sherwood hack it

[@18dbofgain]

Campagnolo offer a 32 Potenza cassette

[@Whippasnapper]

what a bike - amazing

[@royfulton]

Fantastic presentation.

[@SteveBrill]

Cool bike, but as Matt said, its the legs that have to do the work. Looking forward to the main event!

[@rdcanyon]

reading the news paid well

[@charliecooper7655]

That's a stunning bike. Should have done it on your S-Work venge though ;)

[@barefeg]

What's the point of a power meter if you'll be monitoring vertical speed? You could've saved 30g!

[@carlobalzer3238]

Good luck nice bike 🚵‍♂️

[@RixterNow]

How many USB battery packs you using and are using an OTG cable to charge the Garmin?

[@stepforward9498]

You have a powermeter but set up speed on top?

[@mattbarbet9336]

Step Forward yep. I like to know how fast I’m going more than anything else.

[@Marcusotis]

I don’t know the climb I guess it depends on the gradient. My rationale is that when you are in the saddle for such a long time even the slightest extra effort becomes extremely annoying. Does ESP have blips as shifting without having to moving your hands too much would be good too. Best of Luck 👍🏻

[@aarondcmedia9585]

That's impressive to be doing 1000m VAM at Z2.

[@mattbarbet9336]

Aaron DC mediA sounds good, but...

[@badmotherfucker7008]

Colnago + Campagnolo? Am I in 70s or something?

[@reflectionsdetail]

I would think climbing Haleakala nearly three times would be easier than doing a climb 30+ times, wouldn't you?

[@milanbabic92]

Maybe, but it should be less boring i guess.

[@fernmwood]

Idk if you're still wondering about this, but... if you're doing three several-hour laps, that means you're putting in work for several hours at a stretch, without much room for recovery therein. A bunch of shorter efforts means more frequent recovery periods. Much easier to establish a rhythm of, say, 20-30 minutes on (climbing), 8-10 minutes off (descending).

[@mrnatural1961]

Even is you could descend Haleakala at avg speed of 36mph, it would then take you 60min to get to the bottom to turn around and start again, and there is literally only about 1mi of pedaling during that descent. If a person could possibly do that and make the 36mi, 10,000ft claim a 2nd time, I don't think there is any way it could be done a 3rd time after another 60min descent w/cold wind blowing on your legs.

[@couturecycling662]

I just did one. 6.5% gradient. 50/34 chain ring with an 11/25 cassette. Video on my channel

[@NathanTeskey]

Where's john?

[@Veep_The_Goblin_Hermit]

78kg is the weight of the pros?

[@mattbarbet9336]

Anon nowhere near!

[@RixterNow]

You don’t actually need to go up and down the same hill. Some Everested over 495km for their challenge

[@CJC94]

There are rules to everesting and one of them is that you have to use one climb, the full climb no loops. But if you do achieve 8848m on a spin I'm not going to deny it!

[@truderides2243]

Why wouldn’t you put an easier gear on it at least it will be there if you need it you may regret just a 27t

[@mattbarbet9336]

Trude Rides Good shout...

[@alizfe1]

Espectacular

[@markboyer4566]

Love the bike if you get ill or don’t fancy it let me know. 😜

[@darrenwilkinson9280]

Nice looking bike

[@DerGoddi]

6k? Tyres clean, Gearing clean?... You take it into the shower with you, dont you? ;)

[@mattbarbet9336]

DildoFaggins Every morning

[@mikicastan]

They aren’t “the best wheels on the market”! Design is old fashion.

[@raphaeltiziani7476]

Envees or zipps are a lot better

[@mikicastan]

Raphael Tiziani Ofcourse they are in every aspect! And they seems like a bergain compare to LW top of the range.

[@mikicastan]

JM AF Zipps are flex? What model exactly? Because i ride zipp 303 nsw and there is zero flex

[@martincoupe7570]

so who cares

[@mikicastan]

martin coupe Cares about what?

[@hrochajr3]

There are better bike for your ride, less expensives and more eficients. With disc brakes and lighter frames.

[@333wheeler]

Enjoy the Hillary moment when you summit for the final time...!

[@raphaeltiziani7476]

Vam 1000? Thats fast

[@mattbarbet9336]

Raphael Tiziani Slightly optimistic as it happens..!

[@Geeraffe]

it would appear the only weight loss here is from your wallet - how much was the cost for the bike??

[@nocturnal_walker]

Lightweights are not the best wheels on market by far. Yes, they are light, stiff and incredibly expansive, but totally outdated in rim shape design. Come on, V-shaped rim is outdated for many years, as my friend said these wheels looks like from 90s. they are narrow and rim shape is aerodynamic disaster. Pricey doesn't mean that it's good value. there are many cheaper and better wheels.

[@mattbarbet9336]

Miroslav Urban I own some Enve 3.4s and race track on Zipps too. The Lightweights are easily the best climbers and - as I said - LW have brought our newer versions than these.