This Complete Belt Drive Bike has Good Value

[@IvanCua]

I have the Priority Apollo, a drop bar gravel bike with belt drive and Alfine hub from NYC. I’d say it’s a pretty comparable option.

[@chrischris412]

Their there. They’re there.

[@tednruth453]

@@chrischris412 a bad thair day....

[@feefawfern8240]

there: 4:07

[@Brian-qv1ir]

That's one of the most interesting bikes I've seen in a long time.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Exactly how I felt. Thanks to @alex_564

[@drill_fiend1097]

​@@EverythingsBeenDone Spot Rallye also looks quite interesting. Have a chance to check that one too?

[@thetroylf]

That’s just a solid statement.

[@nerigarcia7116]

Just picked up a Polygon Path F4 for $799, which is an aluminum frame with traditional gears but kind of falls in the same category. It comes with 38s and I've added fenders and a rear rack to use it for around town. Looks nice too.

[@lukaszpezda]

Black, belt drive, gear hub, flat bar, dynamo, lights, fenders mounts. It checked all the boxes ❤

[@tednruth453]

Lights, belt drive, action!!!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

🎬 LOL

[@thetroylf]

Why is this the most compelling video I’ve watched. The basket is hard baller move.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

You are a true player!

[@super.brunch]

Priority Apollo finally had a competitor on the market, and looks like a damn good one!

[@ryantorrisi2290]

Thanks for sharing the info! I had a Harley - Davidson year's ago, and rode it through my college year's and more in Las Vegas, NV. The stock belt looks identical, and my Harley belt lasted for over a decade. It never broke (steel inside), or needed any maintenance. Good to see the tech is passing down to bicycles.

[@fattuglee]

Reminds me of my marin presidio 3 but allows for more off road. The belt drive is just a dream for all seasons

[@dennisviquez7636]

Thank you so much for the dirt rag reference. Gone but not forgotten. Dammit it was a good magazine.

[@donkeyavenger]

This seems to be the perfect wet weather ripper

[@taylortullis4205]

I ordered it a few days ago and then found your video. Awesome info! Bike finally gets delivered today and I've watched 5 times!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

You are STOKED!!!

[@Customisbetter2]

I’ve literally tried to build this bike when I commuted 20 miles a day and spent way more, for a worse outcome. This bike is near perfection for commuting.

[@tongpocalypse151]

A few years ago one of these popped up on my local CL and I was intrigued by its distinctive features. This was an older model with chain drive I believe, but it did come with the front Dynamo. However, my garage was already full so I had to swipe past. In the years since I've set up a flat bar gravel bike and a flat bar road bike which serves a similar purpose as what this would have. Thanks for doing a video on this.

[@Alex_564]

I've seen people call commuters one can ride gravel with or have slack geo referred to as shredmuters. I agree 40mm to 45mm with fenders would be helpful. Just give it some i22mm dt swiss rims.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Channel Legend!!

[@Alex_564]

@@EverythingsBeenDone thank you

[@jhoff80]

Did not expect to see the same bike as mine on here from the title of this video. Love my Spot Acme, mines a little older and has SRAM brakes though. Did the same thing with going tubeless even though I couldnt find info on it, it's been fine that way for two years. Biggest issue I've had is that the Alfine 11 leaks constantly. But more oil is easily added.

[@foilingaround6209]

I just had a week in Portland (Maine...Highly recomended. Good city, dirt, and beach vibes) on my flat bar State All Road 4130. Killer bike for the trip getting dirty and living in the city. Awesome bike thats even cheaper in this category!

[@SlingsAxes]

That looks like a really fun ride.

[@JasonScottCarter]

Spot makes great bikes. Had a Ryve 115 for a few years. Customer service was always good when I contacted them as well.

[@alexharris5985]

Been a fan for a looooong time; most excellent review & thanks😎

[@midnyterambla13]

Had the privilege of riding a double GGucci-built Spot SS hardtail in the early 2000’s; still, one of the most balanced bikes I’ve ever ridden. Looked at the Spot Rallye more than once, but wasn’t moved. This model reminds me a lot of the Bombtrack Outlaw which, like this is a quiet giant for the serious grind-muters. Maybe a swept back Cinelli Pope style bar for the ultimate commu-steez?

[@adventure_scapes5039]

got a felt hybrid bike with a freewheel 7 speed off fb marketplace for $120 upgraded to deore 2x10 M5100 and a new wheel with cassette for 250, for $370, under 10kg, and about 4 hours of assembly with no rush watching tv, the value and experience is unbeatable even used bikes with the same components go for 450 - 650 in short get an old bike for cheap and only upgrade the things you actually need.. the REAL 'best value do it all' bike

[@jgreenjeans]

I like it! I have 2010ish Trek Soho with a belt driven, 8spd Shimano Nexus hub that i rescued from a garbage pile. The biggest downside of it is the internal brakes. They "suggest" the bike to slow down. Hydraulic brakes would be a godsend.

[@MBqOBnFB1ePkRia]

I have the same bike a love it for year round commuting

[@berniekeene868]

I love the idea of a belt drive train. I am looking into a gravel-type bike with a Pinion gearbox.

[@VendetaBrown]

Dustin - I would LOVE to see your face if you tested their hardtail… the Rocker. Geared or single speed… it will blow your mind. Nothing like it out there!

[@alecfinewood2326]

Highly recommend checking out Cero Bikes for an electric truck bike version of this! Very similar, with belt drive, Shimano e6100, hydro brakes, and clearance for 2.0in tires! On sale right now for less than 2k, best e-bike deal on market imo.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I just checked them. I’m so into them. Thanks for the lead!

[@platypushatstand]

06:07 Ah, that old skool, yet familiar, paint kick 😂 07:27 Or, like me, a Brompton (my 15mm combination spanner has one end open and the other is a closed ring w/ratchet). Though Schwalbe Marathons prevent punctures. 07:45 Pinion gearbox option, larger tyres preferably 50mm w/mudguard clearance, better colours.

[@rikkerthilbrant4388]

The Alfine 11 is the issue, I've had a few problems with it: oil leaks, skipping under load. Cable tension needs to be very precise. Maybe this bike would do even better with an Alfine or Nexus 8 speed, prices could be even lower.

[@leonardo75]

It's her Achiles Heel, unless the mechanic at the shop figures out how to service it and tune it right: it can be like a nightmare. I also wish there were more videos or published material from Shimano on how to service it. I currently own two Acmes and I absolutely adore riding them, but live with a bit of nervousness about the right shop and mechanic to service them.

[@chanakpugkaing]

I looked into this bike but purchased the Hudski Dogler. The Doggler is amazing! I highly recommend it.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I’ll check it out. Thanks for the reference.

[@erikb6461]

Awesome videos! Cheers 👍🏻

[@pierrehenri2297]

Great bike where can i get one? Have you thought about giving it some alt-bars? Ritchey Buzzard or Jones bars? I put the Cinelli double trouble on my commuting rig- best thing I ever done! There should be more of these bikes around!! Love the front rack!! 👍🏻🤘🏼

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Those bar suggestions are so good!

[@aarongroff3600]

They're not their. In the tubeless compatible text blip. You're doing great. Love the videos! Thanks for putting in the hard work.

[@geoffersmaher]

dahon used to chuck in pain 15 years ago haha, always loved that. great bike great vid

[@BillyBob-ie6zq]

"down gravel" and "commu-trail" are some of the best things I've heard in a while

[@Paulklampeeps]

Better than down country 😂

[@thedownunderverse]

Commie-Trail

[@monguzzle]

The Spot Rocker is so sweet.

[@Alex_564]

@@monguzzle Agreed, I'd like to see Dustin review the carbon model.

[@ambientdharma]

I love it. Would it take bags for some light touring?

[@clipless03]

Sweet bike! Reminds me of my wife’s Trek SoHo but with disc brakes. As a former honey badger owner, I’m intrigued.

[@nathanbarlow3758]

not only a set of dynamo and lights .... but a Shutter Precision hub and Supernova front/rear lights ! nice stuff.

[@tedduepner8733]

Doesn't appear that the bike comes with lights tho. You'd have to buy those separately and install. Still, if that internal cable routing looks as good as it appears that's a huge win. I'm always paranoid about ripping out my dynamo cables. I personally wished they offered a single speed model. Looks like that could save 3 lbs off the bike.

[@cadriver2570]

Love belt drive, but my hub from another brand uses a twist shift. It's the most unergonomic motion and I've tweaked my wrist on numerous occasions. This would be great!

[@royunderwood7514]

Very cool bike and great work diving into it. Also always like to see Leif Erickson / Forest Park ride.

[@Josukegaming]

This is a really cool unique bike! I'd totally buy it if it could fit wider tires and had a steel or aluminum fork.

[@FreeRadicalX]

Could definitely use some room for even beefier rims + tires, people are playing around with 2+ inch tires these days and why not. Also I worry about the long-term maintainability of those lights and dynamo. Overall, seems solid and practical!

[@discplayersports]

In the market to upgrade. Bike is ‘Spot on!” Wiley Coyote would be proud to ride the Acme!

[@lonmyob7135]

Impressive! I ever I I have one, would change the flat bar to surly corner bar for the looks....but that's just me :D

[@lorenbourassa1780]

Cool bike! Seems very inspired by the Commencal FCB. FCB prices have crept up, maybe the Spot will make them up their game.

[@WilliamKerry79]

Shoulda looked at the district 4 by trek. It was only 8 speed, but came with 40mm tires under fenders. Got mine brand new for $1100. Other than these couple of changes, I see these 2 as very comparable. Rode my trek as a commuter everyday for over a year, my biggest issue I had were the stock tires, flats all the time, a set of schwallbe marathon plus tour tire later, problem solved.

[@heyjudesadventures]

That's a pretty cool bike, I'd like it for shredmuting the long way home. Thanks for the review 😊

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

You bet!

[@comounaverdura]

I want that bike!

[@nicolasledoux355]

To be improved : bigger tire clearance, straight toptube, fubky colors and altbars !

[@chadaustin6438]

You should check out a Priority bike. I have the Continuum Onyx. Internal hub with no gears and a Gates carbon belt drive. You just tighten or loosen the tension.

[@emercxkcorsa]

Great bike and great review. Note that the lights are not included.

[@adamgengenbach8183]

Cool bike! What if you put like a sticker with the Oregon State Beaver mascot guy on it? That would be cute on a PNW commu-trail bike!

[@claudiovecchiatto3260]

Like @arkiteki said, the Cube Hydeis an alternative, and my opinion is that it is indeed a better bike. It's a bit heavier and it comes with the 8 speed alfine, but it's got 55mm rubber plus fenders 🎉

[@Enidub]

Super interesting, and I'm tempted but my commuter fits 47s with mudguards, and that's now a non-negotiable for commuting nowadays...globe frames were ahead of their time, though I wish it was belt drive compatible like this bike

[@monguzzle]

I have a 2014 Avanti Inc 2 that's very similar to this. It's 8 speed Alfine, OG Gates Belt Drive, and it's also got the brakes from my Fuel EX 9.8 on it (I upgraded them). It's a lot of fun to ride. This has me thinking I should put some slightly more aggressive tires on it, though. This video has straight up reinvigorated my feelings about that bike.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

A little more tire goes a long way. Simple transformation of the bike!

[@scrumartist]

replace chainring for easier wider gear range and tour it although alfine 11s have been known to leak oil

[@lawrencehallett5669]

Always enjoyed what Mike Burrows said about belt drives. He might have been a funny old bugger, was he ever wrong???

[@ianccrook8899]

I’d buy one if wider rims, more clearance and a few bosses for bags and carriers. In an instant!

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

45s with fenders and I’d buy one today. 32s is a deal breaker. Cool spec otherwise. Thanks Dustin!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Good choice!

[@luciusbouchard3533]

Très Belle vidéo, comme toujours. Unfortunately in Québec (Canada) with the costs and everything connected to this bike... The alternatives are definitely more interesting =( For cycling we are really 20 years late. Thank you for pushing accessibility through the knowledge that exists elsewhere. Un Délicieux Merci ! ⚜ 💙

[@tevemullins8156]

They got some with that belt drive.

[@Cyclist-o6e]

It is an interesting bike. A good value too. I love that it would make a good low mainrtenance commuter and light gravel bike, and it has rear rack mounts. The type of practical bike that most people should be riding. More bikes should come equipped with internally geared hubs and dynamo lighting. I’m so picky though, I’d want to ditch the plastic fork and upgrade the internally geared hub to a Rohloff. That would make it less affordable but I guess no bike with a Rohloff hub added will end up being a low cost bike. Maybe I’d be okay with the Alfine 11-speed hub. I haven’t tried an 11-speed Alfine yet.

[@jasonferrier]

I’ve owned two Rohloff wheel sets and had on a few bikes and for most people they are complete overkill and a waste of money. The Alfine/Nexus hubs are a great value for the masses, which is what this bike seems to be going after. If it were going for top of the line, it would have the SONdelux hub and still be sold with lights.

[@WalfredoCirne]

Another great video, Dustin! Have you checked the Priority Spice? It is another interesting belt bike

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Just checked them out. Their "600" model looks super interesting. The gearing is 30 sp equivalent 🤯

[@rlittleton]

Gotta check out the Hudski Doggler

[@kasisyphus201]

I have a 2017 Ghost Urban 2 with an Alfine hub and Gates belt drive. Mine is an 8-speed. And it has a Tannus rear wheel. However, I am thinking of selling it..don't use it too much.

[@dannyzuehlsdorf3697]

When I hear "commuter," I think WORK... which makes me sad. 04:08 should be "THEY'RE," not THEIR and at 09:18 you said "29 point 8 pounds," should have been 29 point ZERO eight. Loved the video!

[@Thomas-fy9yc]

Considering it would be difficult to swap the wheels, wider quality rims are the biggest issue, otherwise looks really cool.

[@yo_fittie]

Oh wow...this is a nice "Badboy"🔦

[@craig.paszek]

I swear that music during the brief subscribe promo is from My Neighbor Totoro. 😸

[@prokopton]

I've had one for a little over a year now. Didn't know about the dynamo hub 😅

[@Tomas.Giudici]

It's the Cannondale bad boy belt drive, but without the 30mm lefty. I'm sure this one is cheaper and thats a bonus

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

that bike sounds interesting

[@jered2177]

Wow very nice

[@comounaverdura]

Check out the Priority Eight.

[@DrBulbulia]

Perfect bike :)

[@mac16a]

Dynamo hub sounds hella cool though. I wonder how many watts it steals during operation.

[@bigc3367]

Use airless tires for it for even low maintenance

[@andarenbici]

Awsome. But should be designed around. Slick 45s and fit to 55s.

[@XR4turbo]

Apropos of nothing, I think you should get your hands on some normatech compression recovery boots and try them on the channel. I use them at my gym after a big ride and they are fantastic….like 360 degree theragun. Also…any thoughts on Kodiak cakes??

[@bluemini73]

Love the bike, but I agree, it needs to take bigger tires

[@garagesale5948]

See Spot ride, ride Spot ride.

[@jacksonmayberry1256]

Great review. I just picked up one and the rack. But having trouble mounting? Got any advice?

[@kenny_kaos]

Also a lot of Felts come with touchup paint.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I never knew. Huge fan of that detail!

[@nicksfishroom915]

If it had a steel frame and I threw a bafang mid drive kit on it that would be my dream bike. I crack aluminum frames religiously.

[@marcokalle2452]

That looks lile a lot of bike-bang for your buck, nice 👌🏽 And smelling panitfumes, I thought I was the only one who did that 😂🤪

[@comounaverdura]

I always wonder why other cyclists will not respond when you say hi to them. Why do you think that is?

[@buildingreno]

They're tubeless ready.....

[@landonthings]

Did you find the gearing appropriate for climbing fire lanes in FP? Great video!!!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Total transparency I did not actually take this up the steepest roads. I'm sure it could do it, but it would also be a grinder.

[@notpablo8369]

Shimano Alfine isnt water ressistant😔😔😔😔😔

[@marvinkamei7007]

can you test a Jones bike?

[@EBDultras]

..pretty solid.. 💜

[@Silky_Tofu]

I wonder how this would compare to the Trek District 4

[@TheBassman396]

Only thing I have issue with and I am a person with many issues buuut! It’s black and comuterish bike should be a colour or reflective badging which it does

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

plot twist. they also have a blue one

[@TheBassman396]

@@EverythingsBeenDone thank the gods

[@BMMB450]

Is it good for long touring +2000 mil?

[@danielrobinson5573]

Great videos, enjoy their content. Just dont see buying a unit sub 1500 to add on 500 in after purchase. Lol its not sub 1500....is it?

[@architeki]

This is basically the cousin Earl of the European Cube Hyde

[@robertjones4117]

In your comments you added an update “their tubeless compatible” .. it should say “they’re tubeless compatible”

[@drill_fiend1097]

"category on it's own" Umm, it is a hybrid bike and others like Tout Terrain, Booda and Priority also makes them too? But I do like how practical this bike is with cool looking carbon fork, seems like a good touring bike.

[@davidrbowerman]

Can't get past the top of the fork; I know it's on the right way but looks backwards to me. Otherwise, cool rig.

[@saquatube]

+++breakin news 2o24+++ portland cycle hipsters discover dynamo hubs! 🤙