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Retrospec Amok First Ride Impressions
First impressions of the Retrospec Amok, a $499 gravel bike. I’ll be upgrading and personalizing the bike over the next few months, so subscribe to see how good I can make this affordable bike perform!
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Видео

Canyon Roadlite 5: Fun, Fast, Great on Hills!
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Месяц назад
A review of the Canyon Roadlite 5 Midstep. This is a fitness/hybrid bike that is lightweight, geared for hill climbing, and is fast. It's also affordable, but with quality components, carbon fork, and well designed frame. This is my personal bike that I purchased myself, and you'll be seeing it in action in many videos to come. thejournier.com/first-impressions-of-the-canyon-roadlite-5-wmn/
A $500 Gravel Bike: The Retrospec Amok
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 месяца назад
The Retrospec Amok is an affordable gravel bike, available in 2 colors and 5 frame sizes. For more information, and the upgrades I make over time, check out my site and/or consider subscribing. :) https:/:thejournier.com/first-impressions-of-the-retrospec-amok-an-affordable-gravel-bike/ #gravelbike #afforablebikes #retrospec
Priority Brilliant L-Train Review
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
A review of the Priority Brilliant L-Train, an internally geared hub, Gates Belt Drive steel bike for well under $1000. Available as a V- brake 7-speed, disc brake 7-speed, or disc brake 8-speed. This bike is easy to maintain, and has a strong frame for city or gravel riding. Check it out at: rb.gy/ggndp The Journier is an affiliate of Priority Bicycles, but this bike was purchased by me. Thank...
REI Co op ADV 2.2 Gravel Bike Review
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
This is my review of the Co-op ADV 2.2 Gravel Bike from REI. This is a lightweight gravel bike with a carbon fork, tubeless ready rims, Shimano GRX crankset and derailleur. It's available in 5 frame sizes and lists for $1599. I purchased this bike from REI in January 2023, and have enjoyed taking it on a variety of trails. You can check out more bike reviews at www.thejournier.com or view the f...
Ride With Me to Downtown Decatur IL
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Год назад
Take a ride with me to the farmer's market in downtown Decatur, IL. The Stevens Creek Bikeway and the West Main path take you directly to the center of downtown, going through Fairview Park, past Millikin University, and Decatur's Historic District. Outdoor dining is available downtown, perfect for cyclists! I started at the Westlawn trailhead for a 10-mile roundtrip, since it connects with my ...
RadExpand 5 After A Year, A Quick Non-Review Review!
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Год назад
Clips from riding my RadExpand 5 over the past several months. It's been a great bike with no issues after well over 500 miles. It gets a big thumbs up from me, if you're looking for a Class 2 folding ebike. Visit www.thejournier.com for the full review, specs and upgrades I've made, or visit Rad Power Bikes to learn more about the RadExpand 5 at: rb.gy/h8t8x The Journier is an affiliate of Rad...
Velotric T1 ST Review
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
Review of the Velotric T1 ST ebike with some customizations. This is a lightweight, budget-friendly fitness ebike. I purchased this bike for my own personal use, and will be doing some upgrades over time. I may earn a small commission, if you purchase through the link below. Thank you! Affiliate link: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=357cd2d0-110e-47d6-a7fb-9292be27d1ed&webs...
Sangamon Valley Trail from Stuart Park to Irwin Bridge Rd (13-mile roundtrip)
Просмотров 235Год назад
This is our first time visiting the Sangamon Valley Trail in Springfield, Illinois. The entire length is about a 22-mile roundtrip from Centennial Park to Irwin Bridge Rd, but we started at the mid-point at Stuart Park and headed north, a 13-mile roundtrip. #illinoisbiketrails #midwestrailtrail #railtrail
Stevens Creek Bikeway, Central Illinois Bike Trail
Просмотров 483Год назад
Highlights of the Stevens Creek Bikeway, a collection of several bike paths in Decatur, IL. I started at Greendell Park and headed for Rock Springs Conservation Area, passing through Fairview Park, along the way. It's a beautiful and quiet trail in a natural setting along Decatur's west side. It's about a 13-mile round trip. It's paved, ebike friendly, and there are several parking lots to star...
Ride1Up Prodigy ST First Ride
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.2 года назад
Ride1Up Prodigy ST First Ride
Ride1Up Prodigy ST Unboxing / Preview
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
Ride1Up Prodigy ST Unboxing / Preview
Buzz Centris Fat Tire Ebike Review
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.2 года назад
Buzz Centris Fat Tire Ebike Review
KBO Ranger Accessories and What I'm Working On
Просмотров 8772 года назад
KBO Ranger Accessories and What I'm Working On
KBO Ranger Features, First Ride!
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.2 года назад
KBO Ranger Features, First Ride!
DYU R1 Electric Bike Review
Просмотров 2462 года назад
DYU R1 Electric Bike Review
Avadar C3 Sport Electric Bike Review
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 года назад
Avadar C3 Sport Electric Bike Review
Ride1Up 500 Series Review
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 года назад
Ride1Up 500 Series Review
KBO Breeze Updates
Просмотров 8622 года назад
KBO Breeze Updates
KBO Breeze Step-Thru Review
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
KBO Breeze Step-Thru Review
KBO Breeze Step-Thru Electric Bike Preview
Просмотров 2 тыс.3 года назад
KBO Breeze Step-Thru Electric Bike Preview
Aventon Aventure Step-Thru Ebike
Просмотров 19 тыс.3 года назад
Aventon Aventure Step-Thru Ebike
First Ride on the Himiway Cruiser Step-Thru Fat Tire Ebike
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
First Ride on the Himiway Cruiser Step-Thru Fat Tire Ebike
Meet the Rize Liberty
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
Meet the Rize Liberty
KBO Breeze Electric Bike Review
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 года назад
KBO Breeze Electric Bike Review
Polygon Cleo 2 Mountain Bike
Просмотров 4 тыс.3 года назад
Polygon Cleo 2 Mountain Bike
Ride1Up 700 Series Review
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.3 года назад
Ride1Up 700 Series Review
Swagtron EB7 Plus & Jupiter Bike Discovery X5
Просмотров 18 тыс.3 года назад
Swagtron EB7 Plus & Jupiter Bike Discovery X5
Juiced HyperScorpion Overview
Просмотров 9 тыс.4 года назад
Juiced HyperScorpion Overview
Liv Amiti E+4 Electric Bike Review
Просмотров 16 тыс.4 года назад
Liv Amiti E 4 Electric Bike Review

Комментарии

  • @davidg2731
    @davidg2731 6 дней назад

    Looks ok for the money, to bad size L 57 is sold out!

  • @spacegazette4781
    @spacegazette4781 7 дней назад

    Have the same carrier bag! 😊

  • @rainbowhiker
    @rainbowhiker 7 дней назад

    I like it. Beautiful too.

  • @rpatel0074able
    @rpatel0074able 8 дней назад

    Hoe much money 💰 cost

  • @omarkhan29
    @omarkhan29 9 дней назад

    Great review. Already have a road bike but considering getting a hybrid for more causal rides.

  • @raytbrown2
    @raytbrown2 12 дней назад

    Great review! TY.

  • @vincejd63
    @vincejd63 20 дней назад

    Thank you for ur informative basic good review... getting one for my wife's birthday.

  • @chuckhunter77
    @chuckhunter77 28 дней назад

    Yellow Velo Gang 🤘

  • @michaelkay9442
    @michaelkay9442 29 дней назад

    Just discovered this video, we were unaware of this trail. We have just started back riding our bikes so we will definitely be trying this out! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @bikeman9419
    @bikeman9419 Месяц назад

    Great bike, I’ve owned one for years and put thousands of miles on it. No problems.

  • @user-nu7on6nc5h
    @user-nu7on6nc5h Месяц назад

    Just curious as to what would you put "extra" on the top tube where you have the water bottle holes on top besides a water bottle, and frame pump? Im not new to bikes, just thought its a odd place for those bolts to be. The bike looks dope, and should be fun to ride!

    • @TheJournier
      @TheJournier Месяц назад

      @user-nu7on6nc5h It's usually used for a top tube bag. A lot of people use it for their phone.

    • @user-nu7on6nc5h
      @user-nu7on6nc5h Месяц назад

      @@TheJournier appreciate it! Good to know what you don't know sometimes!

  • @jackmehoff2363
    @jackmehoff2363 Месяц назад

    Any updates on how its working out?

  • @JogieGlenMait16
    @JogieGlenMait16 Месяц назад

    the frame can even take a bigger volume set of tires. i love how affordable it is.

  • @yungyacht
    @yungyacht 2 месяца назад

    Just bought my wife one and she loves it. Great vid

  • @WheelcraftBicycles
    @WheelcraftBicycles 2 месяца назад

    We got about 30 retrospec bikes for my shop during covid. My biggest complaints were poor packing (many got damaged in shipping) and the wheels were never trued correctly...good value otherwise

  • @user-op4sw3rk7x
    @user-op4sw3rk7x 2 месяца назад

    sweet! Was just looking at possibly getting this bike and came across this just uploaded yesterday. Perfect timing! 😄

  • @RecklessComrade
    @RecklessComrade 3 месяца назад

    Thank you kindly for your review, very well done. The bike is now on sale at REI for $958 US. Pretty good price for a pretty good bike I think!

  • @acrossthefire217
    @acrossthefire217 3 месяца назад

    Great review! I noticed you ride with the seat fairly low. How tall are you if you don't mind me asking? What size model did you get? I'm a shorter rider and I love the L-Train's design.

  • @90-minutebookvideo77
    @90-minutebookvideo77 4 месяца назад

    So did you get on and off the bike by using the step-thru or swing your leg over the seat? I've yet to see anyone actually use the step-thru on this bike. Is it easier than the high-step version?

  • @carbondated21
    @carbondated21 4 месяца назад

    You have a very lovely voice. This felt like an ASMR video. Very informative… i was debating about this bike and just ordered online via sale!

  • @Eddielo22
    @Eddielo22 4 месяца назад

    How tall are you?

  • @rafriedman
    @rafriedman 4 месяца назад

    Clean, simple design-something really missing from a lot of the bikes these days. Enjoy!

  • @latino28frmnc
    @latino28frmnc 5 месяцев назад

    Where did you get all the gear? Seat,kickstand and mudguards?

  • @user-vi2gu8zi9l
    @user-vi2gu8zi9l 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks! I love the OSU shirt! Small world.

  • @youtubenerd1989
    @youtubenerd1989 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you! ❤

  • @TIMMIE1919
    @TIMMIE1919 5 месяцев назад

    What size bike is this?

  • @102Montana
    @102Montana 6 месяцев назад

    You have a pleasant voice ….Good review.

  • @user-ud9ok4yn5y
    @user-ud9ok4yn5y 6 месяцев назад

    I'm a person in Korea, and I want to check something. The 7th SPEED is shifter and the 8th SPEED is twister shifter, but the description and image seem to be different on the website, so can you check it exactly?

    • @user-ud9ok4yn5y
      @user-ud9ok4yn5y 6 месяцев назад

      As I checked on the website, only the 7th speed is shown, and out of both the V disc and the hydraulic brake, the V disc is shown as a twisted shifter, and the hydraulic brake is shown to have the shifter installed, is this correct?

  • @josephbrorby1148
    @josephbrorby1148 7 месяцев назад

    i have been thinking about getting this bike for over a year. Cant decide. From the midwest, not too hilly, but not the smoothest of roads and sidewalks

  • @thomasbrogan8036
    @thomasbrogan8036 8 месяцев назад

    Sounds beautiful

  • @michaelpickarts7683
    @michaelpickarts7683 8 месяцев назад

    Dang Illinois looks like it has some beautiful places wherever this Lady is looks very pleasant very relaxing nice way to unwind watching this individuals Ebike reviews

  • @ropeysubstance1719
    @ropeysubstance1719 9 месяцев назад

    is the reach to the handlebar too far? i dont want to be leaned over, i want to be upright

    • @mheermance
      @mheermance 7 дней назад

      I own one and it does require you to lean forward a bit. Nothing like a drop handle bar bike, but you're not upright. However, you can replace the stem and fix that.

  • @jeffreyg607
    @jeffreyg607 10 месяцев назад

    My hometown, born and raised. It never truly leaves you. Los Angeles & California for 27 years and counting. Planning on making annual trips back starting next year. Haven't been back for 16 years, and it's my way of staying centered and paying tribute to my late elders who instilled small town principles in me. Hope to go see my Illini play, take in a show or two at The Devon (I am in the music business) and revisit old classmates, hopefully.

    • @MrNioMoon
      @MrNioMoon 4 месяца назад

      Beautiful comment. Thank you for sharing. I’ll be taking a trip to Decatur, Illinois from the Metro Detroit area of Michigan to visit my boyfriend. Videos like this get me excited. I’m looking forward to it! 🙂

    • @jeffreyg607
      @jeffreyg607 4 месяца назад

      @@MrNioMoon Be sure to report back here! I have family back that way and many whom I grew up with still there. Homes are actually affordable there. Check out the West End, with brick streets and street lamps in certain areas. Yes, there are dodgy areas, but I would recommend the West End around Millikin University, and the South Shores area. Southside Country Club is a cool drive through, too. We love our hometowns, with all their warts, because they helped form who we are! #Loyalty

  • @xtcferdifuchs
    @xtcferdifuchs 10 месяцев назад

    amazing content thanks for sharing your reviews cant wait for the roadlite canyon review!

  • @songofyesterday
    @songofyesterday 11 месяцев назад

    The seat keeps moving on me no matter how hard I tighten that one bolt. Cheap. Needs better seat post.

  • @BrendaEM
    @BrendaEM Год назад

    You are interesting. In bicycle-speak, the bottle mounts are usually referred to as braze-ons, but, technically, they aren't brazed but welded. They are bosses, albeit drilled and tapped. I suspect that you work in some mechanical or technical field, aside from this. Ahh, Locktight reference, too, good for you. They limit the rear size so it's less apt to lock up from the weight transfer, but then again, it would make the bike more playful to be able to lock the rear wheel. Good review. Thank you. I have a silver one on order.

  • @traciherman4149
    @traciherman4149 Год назад

    *PromoSM* 🙃

  • @davidm6314
    @davidm6314 Год назад

    Awesome review! That was super informative. I am considering buying this bike - so thanks very much.

  • @hindsightcapital2021
    @hindsightcapital2021 Год назад

    how is the torque sensor once you get going?

    • @TheJournier
      @TheJournier Год назад

      After the initial takeoff, it's smooth and delivers power based upon how much pressure you put on the pedals. As far as how much power it delivers, like going up hills, you'll have to put some work in, too. But that makes it great for exercise.

    • @hindsightcapital2021
      @hindsightcapital2021 Год назад

      if a lower quality torque sensor is the only trade off for the price point, then it's worth it@@TheJournier

    • @TheJournier
      @TheJournier Год назад

      @@hindsightcapital2021 Yes, I'm happy with it. For the price it's very good. I've taken it on several long rides and enjoyed it. I wouldn't worry too much about the torque sensor, though I would like to see it improved in the future.

  • @gungfuriceboy
    @gungfuriceboy Год назад

    do they 'offer' an aluminum frame? i always hate when steel frames start Rusting!! this comes with optional front / back full fenders? Enjoy!! is this a 'small frame'...

    • @chrisss73841
      @chrisss73841 11 месяцев назад

      The Head Bikes UR FAST is the same type of bike but with aluminum frame. Unless you ride through salty winters, though, modern Chromoly steel doesn't rust like bikes from the 70's.

  • @Bill-Rink
    @Bill-Rink Год назад

    Looks nice Jones H bar would have been cool

    • @TheJournier
      @TheJournier Год назад

      Yeah, it just has short cables, but the trekking bars work great on it.

  • @ernestwaldeck6186
    @ernestwaldeck6186 Год назад

    Just ordered one

  • @rayjones4951
    @rayjones4951 Год назад

    I’m thinking about using this bike to commute with. I have a 7 mile one way 14 round trip with 2,000 feet climb I can recharge once I’m at work do you think this bike can do the job . I’d only need it 3 days a week for I work part time. I’m still in decent shape so gettin a workout is the goal but I’m looking forward to getting some assistance I have been using my standard bike. What’s your thoughts on the hill climbs?

  • @frankducett9
    @frankducett9 Год назад

    Great project. I bought a new one one month ago. Yes the quality is in the frame and most parts. However, I had to finally throw the pedals into the trash, they would not turn, they were clearly defective, I was told by Priority that they would work their way to smoothness. I couldn't turn them with a vise and breaker, priority showed little interest in supporting me. The highest quality doesn't matter when support is that bad. I also have a ticking sound from the Shimano 7 speed hub.

    • @dogansengun
      @dogansengun Год назад

      Do the gear adjustment by aligning the two yellow lines beck at the rear hub window, the adjustment handle should be on the shifter where shifting cable enters it. Do one click or quarter turn and shift up and down. The adjustment gear is gear 4 on 8 speed hubs so you should check the adjustment gear for 7 speed hubs first. If it's not gear adjustment it may be the pedals or bottom bracket, but check with another pair of pedals first because it's an easier fix than bottom bracket.

    • @MrQuay03
      @MrQuay03 8 месяцев назад

      ticking sound is normal on Nexus 3 and 7. Nexus 8 and Alfine 11 also ticks on higher gears.

    • @raytbrown2
      @raytbrown2 12 дней назад

      @@MrQuay03 And is awesome sounding!

  • @dogansengun
    @dogansengun Год назад

    I think your handlebar is set wrong and I recommend watching other drop bar bike videos, riding hand positions and set yours accordingly to avoid wrist injury.

    • @BruceChastain
      @BruceChastain 6 месяцев назад

      I think it looks alright, it's very relaxed setup.

    • @TheJournier
      @TheJournier 2 месяца назад

      Hi, yeah it was set off a little, just because the reach is a little long for me. Thanks for your comment!

  • @vulcan4d
    @vulcan4d Год назад

    Any update for this bike?

  • @blenderbenderguy
    @blenderbenderguy Год назад

    My friend is 5' tall...... will this be comfortable for her?

    • @TheJournier
      @TheJournier Год назад

      Sorry for the late reply! I'm 5'1" and it's comfortable for me.

  • @jaysmith4997
    @jaysmith4997 Год назад

    Do not buy one. Mine lasted 100 miles and the pedals started freewheeling (cant even ride it without e power) avadar service is unresponsive. I have emailed and contacted them via their website dozens of times for warranty instructions with zero response) ZERO. BEWARE!!!!

  • @rogstanton2525
    @rogstanton2525 Год назад

    Jupiter is by far the better bike and better customer support in my opinion...Go Jupiterrrr!!

  • @floatplane
    @floatplane Год назад

    The motors on the Thunder bikes are very jumpy and like to surge a lot. It doesn't seem to have a very good quality torque sensor and motor implementation.

    • @TheJournier
      @TheJournier Год назад

      Yes, that's my biggest complaint of the bike. It should be smoother on take off. Probably the only way to to improve it would be a new controller.