My Bike Fleet: I reveal my favorite bike and my dream Bike

[@mysho6317]

The recent wave of Recognition is WELL deserved. Your Balanced, Mature and well Grounded presentation makes it very easy & enjoyable to view each episode no matter the topic. The channel Goals = Instruct, Inform & Inspire provides a wide range of subject matter......something for everyone. Always well done👏👍😎

[@thegoodwheel]

I really appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching.

[@aybee69]

Agreed!

[@naezro]

That Bianchi is gorgeous!! 🤌🤌

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you!

[@Anewagecycle]

Yes I love it

[@nerigarcia7116]

I've been through A LOT of bikes coming in and out of my collection, though I only really have room for 6 at a time, so when I get a new one an old one has to go. With that said, I've leaned toward the older bikes more than the newer ones, around 2017-2019, and I almost got it curated to what I really want. I've pretty much stopped getting anything new and actually reverting back to models that I loved in the past, that needed to go because of space, but I didn't realize how much I liked them until they were gone. My collection covers a lot of different setups as well. I have mechanical and electronic; rim and disc; Shimano, SRAM, and Campy; road and gravel; 1x and 2x; carbon, steel, and titanium. My latest model is a 2023 Pinarello F that is Shimano Di2/disc brake. The one I gravitate to most is a 2018 Giant TCR Maglia Rosa Edition that is SRAM Red mech/rim brake. My fave, which was my dream bike, is a 2017 Bianchi Oltre XR4 that is full Campy Record EPS/rim brake. But the one I absolutely love riding is a custom steel 2022 Speedvagen Rugged Road that is SRAM Force AXS/disc brake on 32c tires. It's not my lightest or fastest bike but it fits like a glove and is the most comfortable, smooth ride, plus it'll get up to speed. For me, I think cycling has peaked and what comes out now is all gimmicks and marketing.

[@ianfisher7423]

my favorite bike is the one I'm riding today. my dream bike is the one I rode yesterday.

[@thegoodwheel]

That is a great way to put it!

[@supracer2007]

100% 👍

[@gwatson7124]

Keeping Campy in business 😂 👍👍

[@mattttt3057]

Me too. Wouldn’t use any other groupset with the exception of Suntour Superbe Chainset from 1983 on my 1988 steel beauty!

[@thegoodwheel]

I am definitely doing my bit 😂😂😂

[@jeffparnell5805]

We're a dying breed.

[@juiceqc7716]

Shout out Luis. Love what you bring to this space.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you!

[@mechanicalmanical]

Well deserved shout outs. Thanks for being grounded, cool, and relatable. I enjoy the videos and have been subscribed for a bit.

[@n22pdf]

Love your channel Luis and well done on the receiving the shout out by Chris and Jesse as you deserve it buddy 😊 all your bikes are awesome.. ❤ Pete 👍👍🚴🏻💪

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks Pete! I really appreciate that 👍🏾

[@mariog4707]

Love the Bianchi - that’s a keeper for sure.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks Mario 👍🏾

[@denisspratt926]

Nice to see what bikes you currently have in the lineup. Hope you get a Moots soon.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks Danis! I do as well👍🏾

[@denisspratt926]

@@thegoodwheel could also be fun to see you try out a Vaast. They make magnesium frames.

[@eschowal]

Bianchi for the W I N !!! Always look forward to your vids . . . Cheers -

[@thegoodwheel]

Man, thank you! I appreciate that👍🏾

[@pacfan1165]

Awesome builds, all great looking bikes, enjoy your channel, keep up the good work!👍✌🏼🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it. 👍🏾

[@bassameldodo2264]

This is probably the most beautiful collection I`ve seen. Or at least the one that aligns most with my taste. The Pinella and the V3RS look outstanding. Will you make a video about frame sizes and fitting in the future? I personally struggle a lot when it comes to finding the right frame size as a beginner. Especially because older bikes are sized so different. Love your work! 🙂

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you! That's a great suggestion. Frame sizing is all over the place right now.

[@stephentrantham4916]

Long time cyclist and racer…retired😂. I really want a new bike and really leaning toward the dark star . However, the titanium bike you have recommended and have featured I am very interested in….i want a bike that is more performance driven, does well really with everything and specifically descends with confidence and climbs wonderfully. Price is a point of interest for I want a bike that will be with me till … well forever. I am still riding a custom calfee that I built over a two decades ago. I always said my next bike would be a custom steel but the titanium build out there are so interesting. Also titanium does start with the test of time … not that I don’t take care of my bikes real well! Love your channel! Finally, planning a trip to NC and assault on Mount Mitchell. Ben some years since I have done something like this…. I think I’ll be ready, but I want a bike. I can trust and put a smile on my face when I tackle this goal…at my retired cyclist, pedigree

[@Ronin_Texas]

Awesom Luis, Love your Chanel. 👍👍👍

[@davidide1525]

Really liked this video Luis ! I have been riding a Moots Vamoots CR I bought new in 2012. It has gone through groupsets and wheelsets. Now it has Campy 12 speed rim brake , mechanical with Bora wto 2 way fit wheels. I love this bike and it weighs the same as most carbon disc brake bikes. Hope you get one. ps, I have had carbon Colnago and Treks , but I like this better. For all road I have an All City Cosmic Stallion GRX which looks like it might be very similar to your Cinelli :) Keep the great content coming !

[@aybee69]

Moots AND All City? You're my kind of human. Lol. I have a Lynsky ProGr, Carver CX (rim brake), and an Alchemy Ronin Ti (mid 2025 build), but I love my All City Macho King ACE. Not as light or blingy as Ti, but I just love metal and can't bear the idea of parting ways with it.

[@davidide1525]

@ that’s a very nice stable of bikes !

[@aybee69]

@@davidide1525 Thank you! Long, slow builds with a lot of horse trading.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you David. Sounds like you've got it built right.👍🏾

[@klein-concept]

Love that palette cleanser 🫠

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks, Michael. It works remarkably well my friend. 👍🏾

[@PatrickLino]

great stuff as always!

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks Patrick👍🏾

[@jimmansi1187]

Very nice stable Luis, love hearing your perspective on each bike, I love the Pinella, I’m always on the lookout for one, very hard to find

[@fietsfreak]

Realy nice bikes, like the positive way you talk about Campa. Grtz from a Dutch Campa fan.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you very much!

[@bengt_axle]

I ride steel and love it. But your Colnago is the sexiest. Next I'd say the Cinelli, because the welds look so nice and it has a nice paint scheme. If aesthetics were no consideration, I'd probably pick your PInella to ride!

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you! Yeah, that Pinella is a very special bike.

[@workshopninjathe1st]

From one “old guy” to another 😉 If you like steel - try a Ritchey road Logic (they still make a rim brake version) Also try and lay your hands on a rim brake Parlee - still love mine.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks for sharing. I would like to get on a Ritchey this year.

[@secureone22]

Man you're so blessed. I cant even afford a single carbon wheel set for my Emonda. Love your content!

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you. I love Emondas👍🏾

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

Thanks brotha from anotha motha!!!! Love your content and reasoning behind your observations regarding bikes, riding styles etc. I’ve: ‘94 Francesco Moser, steel (Campangolo Record 10spd non-indexed), ‘06 Rebellato, aluminum/cf (11spd Campangolo Centaur rim/mechanical), ‘11 Kuota K-Factor, cf (Campangolo Centaur 10spd cf, rim/mechanical), ‘97 Trek 850 sport, cro-molly (Shimano 9spd cantilever). (selling a Felt B2 (Campangolo 10spd Veloce) All seats are Selle Italia or SMP (personal fav) and the B2 has an Adamo split nose. I’m an expat here in N.E. Italy 🇮🇹and started riding in ‘17. This summer I’ll climb both sides of Zancolan, 3 century rides and many smaller training routes here in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia. I’m blessed and thankful. Thanks for your passion and time!!

[@thegoodwheel]

Those rides and bikes sound absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@Pmor75]

Great collection of bikes. Italian flavour!😊😊

[@thegoodwheel]

Yep, very much so except the Darkstar.

[@ScottCopeland-yh9lm]

Well done my friend. Each bike seems to have a unique purpose. My next build will be a steel all road/ light gravel. Considering the Soma Pescadero coming in at 1902g frame weight for my size. Enjoy your day 🧡

[@thegoodwheel]

That's a great choice! Thanks for watching 👍🏾

[@vincentledesma4796]

These videos are great thanks

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you Vincent!

[@wokex]

That is some reeeally nice builds you got. Great summary, really well done! Always interesting to hear your thoughts, as it's like getting a condensed high quality review of each build. Nice to hear how your weigh in component choice in every frameset as well. I would be really curious to see you test and review a Ritchey Road Logic. Have you considered that frame?

[@jim.bambury]

The Bianchi is awesome. Don't ditch the 11spd Campag, it is a fundamental component to the bike. We all succumb eventually but 11spd mechanical Super Record is apex shizzle. You'll regret it brother.

[@Farmhand2k]

Nice video man... Loving the bikes... 😎

[@stihldavebergen3469]

That's a beautiful stable, I have 1 bike with Campagnolo and really like the groupset

[@thegoodwheel]

Nice! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@alleywatson]

At last a KZbinr that isn’t trying to shill

[@dave83104]

I like the Nemo, nice color too 😉 🤌

[@_petar]

My fleet is one gravel bike from Decathlon which I have ugpraded myself to be my dream bike, also one ebike which I also changed almost all parts to make it my dream bike and electric scooter for hot summer days.

[@toddpillow3074]

A better fleet than mine! 😊

[@capoislamort100]

How many do you have?

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks Todd!

[@jasonparrish5204]

Great video. I’ve been eyeing the 22 Bicycle Company bikes for a while. .

[@thegoodwheel]

Great bikes. So many really good builders out there👍🏾

[@SimonGoesSideways]

Great bike fleet ! I rode a Specialissima CV and a Dogma F back to back last year. The Bianchi was faster than I expected and more fun to ride than the Dogma. In fact, I was quite disappointed with the Dogma.

[@jayobannon5359]

Luis, great vid. You need to get yourself a custom built bike. I never new how good I could have it until I had one built. Now I have three.

[@thegoodwheel]

That is an experience I am really looking forward to.

[@billscott6819]

Darkstar is a beauty

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks, Bill. 👍🏾

[@angela-onesroman8873]

Hey Luis, my name is Angel and I’m a fan of the channel, I know you know your stuff so I mean no harm when saying “have you ever thought about changing the decals on your Bora ultra wheels to match your Bianchi”… ✌🏽

[@thegoodwheel]

Hi Angel! It's not period correct, but somehow it works for me like this. It has been on other wheels from time to time as well though. Maybe the new we Boras WTO will look good on there.

[@felixjackson2670]

Good stuff. Small thing to say re-Darkstar. I have a hand built BobJackson steel frame with Columbus Carbon fork. Just fits 28 on rear and on front just too tight… I bonded 2 mm aluminium into aluminium fork tips,carefully filed and profiled and now takes 28 mm tyre on front with same brake clearance as rear ( I do Carbon frame repairs and so have good quality epoxy)

[@thegoodwheel]

I did look at some inserts, but I was concerned about alignment and wobbles. 👍🏾

[@felixjackson2670]

@ simply file to centre wheel. Zero wobbles and 2mm is so little that the axle fits perfectly also.

[@nellyx1x493]

It's the Bianchi all the way... this is my favourite bike on the whole internets. Just looks right from my end, perfect. You need a go on that new Colnago steel, but yeah a Moots would get it done.

[@thegoodwheel]

Oh, I would love the opportunity to try the new Colnago Steel. Thanks for watching 👍🏾

[@05ALT]

Great video!

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks for watching 👍🏾

[@alainpryt9641]

Magnifique vélos top tous les vélo et moi j adore aussi les vélo route à patins 👏👏👍🇫🇷🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️

[@thegoodwheel]

Mercy Alain 🙏🏾

[@vernfrier1771]

Love the bikes you've shown. But what about the Ride1Up - CF Racer1? You did a video on that bike which prompted me to buy mine. Where is it now?

[@thegoodwheel]

There is one more range test video coming out soon of that bike. I hope you are enjoying yours because it is a great bike

[@wonchoe]

Would love to see you connect with Stelbel and Battaglin - both offer modern steel frames that ride superbly! Love your channel 👍

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you! So would I. I love the Stelbel gravel bike👍🏾

[@isalinasALT]

Me encantan todas tus bicicletas ♥

[@thegoodwheel]

Muchas gracias👍🏾

[@orvillemoody3540]

Hi Luis, I been watching your channel for a while and really enjoy the content. This video relates to me as I am a road bike collector with eight ready to roll bikes at any given time. My fleet ranges from steel, titanium aluminum and one carbon all of which are older rim brake with period correct components and wheels with the exception of the carbon with disc. The troubles with all this are the storage but I have a handle on that. Anyway, I do show to the group ride and often get asked how many bikes you have. Is this a good feeling or am I just bragging? I will say this fleet is a result of bikes I wish I could afford in my younger years. Now being retired I guess it's a passion that I have time and effort to enjoy. Keep collecting and ride on.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thank you, Orville! I love everything about what you wrote. 👍🏾

[@georgeszaslavsky]

I really like the Pinella and the Darkstar because steel rides and feels unlike anything else. Columbus Spirit is an evolution of Foco and Nemo to a higher level. One exquisite titanium brand that produces exquisite titanium frames is Passoni who makes their own tubing, you should give it a try. I think I know why your Cinelli is heavier than expected, it is a MTB roadized frame. If it was made of Columbus Nemo tubing which I thought it was, it would be in 1800gr-1900gr. The lightest steel made by Columbus was Genius 1600gr for a frame. Dedacciai DR Zero is also a phenomenal tubing.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks George. Yeah, there is something funky with the tubbing. It's a shame they list it this way.

[@reginaldscot165]

The Moots are great bikes, but Litespeed are cheaper and more advanced. Better tube shaping ability, lighter, OG name in titanium bikes, only ti bike brand to win TDF stages, only bike manufacturer to have their parts on the Mars rover… I could go on but I’m becoming a nuisance. 😁

[@thegoodwheel]

Litespeed is always a consideration for me as well👍🏾

[@rlondonphoto]

I remember you loving a titanium bike!

[@thegoodwheel]

Still do 👍🏾

[@brasstinmancrazy]

I agree, my CAAD10 doesn't feel like the CAAD9, it's more comfortable, smoother, faster and transfer power much easier. I have all the same components transferred across to ensure I could feel the difference and it's very noticeable. I love my CAAD10, I really wish Cannondale would re-release this bike, the CAAD13 I had isn't as good IMO...

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Those are great insights 👍🏾

[@danielhabiger7512]

cinelli supa dupa, if it's too heavy you are too weak, heheeeheeee...😊

[@nagasako7]

I always hear bad things about cycling in Florida (drivers?), but nature footage looks great.

[@thegoodwheel]

Depends on the area. Where I am, it is pretty good.

[@RobbArmstrong1]

The Bianchi is my fav. Absolutely LOVE your setup! I need an old school Italian bike to put some Campy on. *OneDay, 😢 #RobbArmstrong

[@thegoodwheel]

Definitely get one, Robb! You will LOVE it.

[@JustClaude13]

Don't feel bad about the weight. Schwinn said their Super Le Tour 12.2 weighed 12.2 kg, depending on size. Mine is the smallest, at 21", and weighs almost 13 kg with the kickstand missing.

[@Omnis2]

9:55 You can fit 30s on those brake calipers? Nice. Yo, how did the Campy bottle match up with the war machine paintjob? 😁😁

[@thegoodwheel]

@Omnis2 very nice. I gotta send you a pic. The cage is grainy and almost scratches the bottle up.

[@kevinjones1993]

I want to come ride with you this year

[@thegoodwheel]

Stay tuned, Kevin. We'll be announcing some events soon.

[@frank.l181]

Beautiful bikes! Lou, what you think about Lemond pro-team frames? 01'-05'

[@thegoodwheel]

Great from what I have heard. I believe they are Reynolds 853. Wouldn't mind building one up!

[@stevenpike7530]

All roads lead to Richard Sachs, Sacha White or D.Pegoretti (pre Aug 18)…

[@thegoodwheel]

👍🏾

[@karelvandervelden8819]

Nice bikes but I think that the speed and handling differences perceived are amplified in our heads. They ride the same speeds (with the same tyres). From one bike to the other your feel is diffferent because of the different angles. You must sit in your optimum (aero) position though.

[@stevensantana8049]

Hello where do you guys ride at on Saturday's?

[@theforeigner6988]

Hello Sir. You have a new subscriber 🎉😄. Are you on Strava too? Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@Kelekona_808]

Any thoughts of a custom paint job for the DarkStar like your previous favorite the Pinella had? I think the Pinella got a custom paint scheme because you had to rebuild the frame before being able to build the bike, but sometimes you just gotta do something extra for the favorite.

[@thegoodwheel]

No thoughts of that at the moment. The original paint is still going strong. We'll see, down the road though👍🏾

[@carlcole9026]

I have a Bianchi Oltre xr4 rim and a Pinarello dogma F10 rim. In my humble opinion......The Bianchi is very smooth and comfortable, the Pinarello is faster and less comfortable. I have 6 bikes in the stable today, I usually choose Pinarello

[@thegoodwheel]

I appreciate your insights! The comfort versus speed trade-off is always interesting.

[@凸Bebo凸]

I ride fixed gear right now but I've been looking into getting a geared steel bike with carbon wheels like that. I'm still not sure if I just want throw a perfect set of HED wheels on there or go carbon. I don't like thinking about carbon bikes at all and I'm a 95kg rider, but the upgrade from butyl tubes to TPU was so great it has me wanting carbon wheels now. So many decisions to make, still not sure what I want.

[@thegoodwheel]

It is a fun process figuring out what works for you. That set up can yield some good results as there are a number of wheel options to compliment a steel build.

[@dennisspors7530]

I have 11 Bianchis and ride them all Xl, Ev2, Ev3 and Ev4

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks, Dennis. That EV4 is a serious machine👍🏾

[@aldrindeala2443]

hey luis, Why did you sell your caad10?

[@stibra101]

I ride regulary only 5-6 bikes from collection of 32. Sometimes I ride only one bike for month until it becomes boring, then time to switch. Still looking for 2 bikes. Bianchi Pinella and TSX.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks for sharing! I like this approach

[@twistoffat]

How do you find the 28 tubulars on the bora rims. Im riding 25s, are the 28s a good fit or is it borderline

[@thegoodwheel]

They are a very good fit. Little bit of bulbing, but not much

[@twistoffat]

@ thank you might give them a try

[@Muhlenburger]

Hi Luis, where did you purchase your Darkstar bike from? I’m not finding it on the internet.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks for watching. It's was a small boutique builder that is mo longer around. I found it on ebay and saw it mentioned a lot on the forums.

[@reginaldscot165]

Moving everything to 12 speed? Why?

[@thegoodwheel]

Just seems right at this time.

[@lexington476]

What brand is the Darkstar? Can't find a Darkstar bike brand.

[@thegoodwheel]

That is the brand. It was a small boutique brand that had bikes custom built by Alchemy Bike Works and Firefly. This one was done by Alchemy back around 2016.

[@NicholausLarge-tg4wf]

What happened to the CAAD10?!

[@thegoodwheel]

It was sold to a friend a while back.

[@juliuscaesar4802]

Why are Chris king headsets good ? Im building a bike but daaam! 200$ + 😢

[@thegoodwheel]

I'm not sure. I have always used them, and they work great. There are othere headsets to also work very well. But, there is a high level of quality with Chris King

[@deadreckoner5276]

Would it kill you to buy American?

[@thegoodwheel]

👍🏾

[@iamcliffordwells]

Bikes are to pricy for me. Love steel,though.

[@ringthebell6608]

No felt on the list lol

[@thegoodwheel]

No. Good bikes though👍🏾

[@josephdematio1755]

I would love to hear more about new Bianchi bikes. I perceive them as a premium heritage brand, but I have zero experience with them and seldom see them in media coverage or on the road. My local bike shop carries them.

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks, Joseph! I do hope to get my hands on one soon.

[@mircozelle]

poor bro has no mtb because there are no mountains around

[@thegoodwheel]

Thanks for watching 👍🏾

[@ANTPS32CREWCHIEF]

Cinelli does not know if you are 135lbs or 275lbs. If you need a superlight steel bike you will need to go to a builder.

[@thegoodwheel]

By most measures, frames made out of Spirit tubing come in between 1600 and 1900 grams in size medium. Even they claim 2000 grams for this size on their website. That this frame weighs 2250 has nothing to do with the anticipated or actual weight of the rider. If their intent is to overbuild the bike according to your premise, they should say that. Thanks for watching 👍🏾

[@valmorell]

It's a funny old thing really, but guys like me that have been around bikes for decades almost always find their favourite bike, the one they will never sell, is metal. Plastic bikes are great, better in many respects, but somehow they feel transient in my life. Odd....

[@johnfitzgerald1192]

13:18 You wouldn't be able to keep up with me......Put ya money where ya mouth is. And lets get a a 7-8 mile race. Or a 20-30 mile race for $500.00. Winners take all.

[@johnfitzgerald1192]

13:18 Nice bike. 18:58 16:19 extremely nice