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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS? A deep dive into the New 2025 Trek Madone Gen 8
Explore the all-new 2025 Trek Madone SL 6 - Gen 8. Let's see if this is the perfect blend of aero and climbing performance. Watch the full review now! #TrekMadoneGen8 #TrekMadone #cycling
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0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Overview of the 2025 Trek Madone S6
1:00 - Aerodynamic Features
2:05 - Lightweight Design Elements
3:00 - Frame Geometry and Fit
4:00 - IsoFlow Technology
5:00 - Integrated Cockpit
6:00 - Frame and Fork Weight
7:00 - Drivetrain and Components
8:00 - Wheel and Tire Setup
9:00 - Testing the Bike
10:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Riding the Trek FX+ 2 Electric Commuter Bike: My Experience
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Join me as I review the Trek FX Electric Commuter Bike! We'll go over its features, take it for a test ride, and see if it's the best affordable electric bike for city commuting. #TrekFXPlus #ElectricBike #CommuterBike Price & More Info: bit.ly/3VdaUUF Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com - Check it out at my...
ONE THING that sets this Gravel Bike apart from everything else.
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Sometimes it doesn't take a lot, but rather just the right feature to be set apart from everything else. In this video we check out the 2024 Trek Checkpoint SL5 to see if it does just that. Price and More Info: bit.ly/4e72WoX Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com - Check it out at my favorite shop: bit.ly/3pVF...
Mountain Biking on a Budget - Giant ATX Hardtail MTB feature Review
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Looking for an affordable mountain bike? Check out my review of the Giant ATX and Liv Bliss. Two high-quality bikes for under $500. Which one is right for you? #LivBliss #GiantATX #BudgetMountainBike Price & More Information: bit.ly/4brPfyV Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com - Check it out at my favorite sh...
2024 Trek Dual Sport 1: Full Review and Weight Check
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Discover the Trek Dual Sport 1 Gen 5 hybrid bike in this detailed review. Perfect for city commutes and light trails! #TrekDualSport #HybridBike #bikereview Price & More Info: bit.ly/4bJRzkA - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com - Check it out at my favorite shop: bit.ly/3pVF6lS - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in t...
Momentum Voya E+ 3 Review: The Best City E-Bike for $1,000?
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Discover the Momentum Voya E 3, a lightweight and affordable fitness e-bike. In this review, we dive into its features, performance, and why it stands out in the e-bike market. Perfect for commuting or fitness rides! #Ebike #MomentumVoya #FitnessBike Price & More Information: bit.ly/3V1iBi5 Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.j...
2024 Trek Marlin 5: Budget-Friendly Mountain Bike with Premium Features
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Check out the all-new 2023 Trek Marlin 5! In this video, we delve into its specs, set up, and why it might be the best entry-level hardtail for your mountain biking adventures. Price & Specs: bit.ly/4dqh24k Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com - Check it out at my favorite shop: bit.ly/3pVF6lS - JBG Merch and...
Can the New Giant Defy Advanced still compete with Trek Domane or Specialized Roubaix in 2024???
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Giant has released this brand new version of the Giant Defy Advanced, and among many changes it stays the course of a traditional endurance road bike... but can it compete in 2024? Bike information: bit.ly/3Uj0YbG Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com - Check it out at my favorite shop: bit.ly/3pVF6lS - JBG Me...
The Beginner eMTB King! 2024 Trek Marlin+ 6 Feature Review
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Trek has released it's newest and most affordable eMTB - the 2024 Trek Marlin 6. In this video, we will review the bike's features and design, and I'll share my thoughts. For more information and price, check it out here: bit.ly/3QkC3na Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com - Check it out at my favorite shop: ...
Half Price S-Works??? 2024 Specialized Tarmac Sport 105 Budget Race Bike
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Half Price S-Works??? 2024 Specialized Tarmac Sport 105 Budget Race Bike
2024 Trek Roscoe 6 Review: Biggest Year-Over-Year Upgrades Ever?
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2024 Trek Roscoe 6 Review: Biggest Year-Over-Year Upgrades Ever?
40mm vs 45mm: Which Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H Tire is the one to choose?
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40mm vs 45mm: Which Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H Tire is the one to choose?
Half Price and 95% as Good as Trek's Driftless Edition Checkpoint
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Half Price and 95% as Good as Trek's Driftless Edition Checkpoint
Base Model, Top Performance: Specialized Roubaix SL8 (2024 Edition)
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Base Model, Top Performance: Specialized Roubaix SL8 (2024 Edition)
This Trail Bike Changes Everything? Trek's NEW "affordable" and "convertible" full suspension MTB
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This Trail Bike Changes Everything? Trek's NEW "affordable" and "convertible" full suspension MTB
Why The Salsa Heyday Is The Best Fat Bike For Adventurers
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Why The Salsa Heyday Is The Best Fat Bike For Adventurers
MAJOR Updates & Longer Travel | 2024 Trek Top Fuel 8 Full-Suspension Trail Bike
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MAJOR Updates & Longer Travel | 2024 Trek Top Fuel 8 Full-Suspension Trail Bike
THis is the Result of Boardroom Decision Making | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport
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THis is the Result of Boardroom Decision Making | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Sport
It Only took 3 Generations to make this bike Perfect | 2024 Trek Farley 5
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It Only took 3 Generations to make this bike Perfect | 2024 Trek Farley 5
The Downhiller's XC Bike | Unraveling the 2024 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5
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The Downhiller's XC Bike | Unraveling the 2024 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5
No Chain, No Pain: Revolutionary Priority Apollo Gravel Bike Review
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No Chain, No Pain: Revolutionary Priority Apollo Gravel Bike Review
2024 Specialized Allez E5 Sport: Unboxing, Review, and Weight
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2024 Specialized Allez E5 Sport: Unboxing, Review, and Weight
Unveiling Trek's 2024 Domane AL Gen 4: First Impressions and Detailed Look
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Unveiling Trek's 2024 Domane AL Gen 4: First Impressions and Detailed Look
Unpacking the Trek Emonda ALR 5: Light, Fast, and Budget-Friendly
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Unpacking the Trek Emonda ALR 5: Light, Fast, and Budget-Friendly
Minnesota's Finest Mountain Bike: Salsa Blackthorn Carbon 160 Trail Bike
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Minnesota's Finest Mountain Bike: Salsa Blackthorn Carbon 160 Trail Bike
The Super Bike that Shrinks Time: Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Review
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The Super Bike that Shrinks Time: Specialized Tarmac SL8 Pro Review
The BRAND NEW 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 Released!!! (Review + Weight)
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The BRAND NEW 2023 Trek Marlin 8 Gen 3 Released!!! (Review Weight)
A stylish cruiser that is Actually worth riding!
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A stylish cruiser that is Actually worth riding!
These Features make the Giant Contend AR 4 a perfect First road Bike.
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These Features make the Giant Contend AR 4 a perfect First road Bike.
Price Drop! 2023 Specialized Fuse 27.5: Deal or Disappointed?
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Price Drop! 2023 Specialized Fuse 27.5: Deal or Disappointed?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @carsonho9338
    @carsonho9338 2 години тому

    not even one second of riding?

  • @mister_ray
    @mister_ray 3 години тому

    Heavy considering this is now Trek's climbing bike. Emonda cancelled. I have a 2017 Trek Emonda that comes in at 14 lbs ready to ride.

    • @Jamesthebikeguy
      @Jamesthebikeguy 2 години тому

      Yes this also a mid-spec variant. The 2017 Emonda was especially light (even more so the SLR) but this bike would still be faster over a long ride regardless of additional weight when compared to the equivalent 2017. FWIW, the 2017 SL 6 weighed in one ounce shy of 17lbs. So not much weight gain for way more overall bike.

  • @samochoa6733
    @samochoa6733 4 години тому

    Honestly, I don't like that matte color. I liked the previous gen more. Way more.

  • @DanFraser1984
    @DanFraser1984 5 годин тому

    Not a big fan of the tan / brown on the rubber but despite that shes a beauty!

  • @ditto1958
    @ditto1958 5 годин тому

    A beautiful bike for sure, but you could also likely buy a pretty nice used motorcycle for the same price

    • @Millicente
      @Millicente 4 години тому

      For sure. As someone with a motorcycle license that’s a thing I used to think before I got one but after getting one I have more fun on a bike so I know where my money would go

    • @samochoa6733
      @samochoa6733 3 години тому

      Yeah, these bikes are expensive. But people who spend this kind of money on expensive bikes already have some kind of reliable transportation. People who can't afford them don't even know these bikes exist.

  • @greekveteran2715
    @greekveteran2715 8 годин тому

    This or the Elite version of the Specialized Rockhopper 29? Can anybody help me choose,please?

  • @TheHallway7
    @TheHallway7 10 годин тому

    I bought mine pre pandemic. I love it. I got rid of the plastic pedals with metal , the cheap seat it comes with ,to a split seat,better grips. And added a Bontrager rack/ bag system. Living in east,central Illinois. In cooler weather you might start out in a sweatshirt,then you get warm,so I have a bag to throw it in. 😊

    • @TheHallway7
      @TheHallway7 9 годин тому

      I’d did splurge on upgrading the tires to Continentals. Imo, they have better,stiffer side walls and better tread.

  • @FestiveOx
    @FestiveOx 13 годин тому

    I just bought the bike so of course it’s the best bike out there

  • @AFV85
    @AFV85 14 годин тому

    Heavy, not far off an emtb nowadays, rear disc, too small for a medium to extra-large on 29ers; maybe okay on a small bike with a small person. The 180s are quite hard to stop on a Tektro single piston! I remember when I was a kid, Tektro on BMXs was amazing, pretty much top of the line on GT, etc. It's funny how they're way down there now with the likes of another massive brand, RST forks, now as bad as Zoom! It all depends on the price of this Trek and what needs changing out before the first ride! The narrow tire is good for the road. I won't even go there with SR Suntour; never again for me, personally. They just about wrote them off one time! Coil sprung with preload failed massively and stuck down totally collapsed : £450 UK in sales just now, down from £650. That's not bad; it's a great frame to build up!

  • @MiguelGonzalez-kt5mg
    @MiguelGonzalez-kt5mg 20 годин тому

    I already have a marlin 5, but it is showing its age, do you think it is worth to upgrade to a new gen trek marlin 5?

  • @philipdodge3422
    @philipdodge3422 День тому

    How do you open and use the lock?

  • @nidgeontour257
    @nidgeontour257 День тому

    Doesn’t happen on my bikes., old school.

  • @dariajovicic8419
    @dariajovicic8419 День тому

    TREK Dual Sport 3 Gen 5 2024 comes with Shimano CUES U6000 GS rear derailleur and Shimano CUES LG300, LINKGLIDE, 11-48, 10-speed cassete

  • @zachbarker5354
    @zachbarker5354 День тому

    what size is this in the video?

  • @zach13mlb1
    @zach13mlb1 2 дні тому

    Thanks for the great video. Buying this tomorrow

  • @greiner7414
    @greiner7414 2 дні тому

    2024 and this bike is a steal!

  • @CertifiedStepper
    @CertifiedStepper 2 дні тому

    Kinda expensive for what you get I'd expect atleast a cheap air fork

  • @jacobramirez5935
    @jacobramirez5935 3 дні тому

    It’s almost like a patina or something like that

  • @daytch9485
    @daytch9485 3 дні тому

    I've had good luck with my 27.5x 2.25 , they need a 2.35

  • @thelowmein9143
    @thelowmein9143 3 дні тому

    Overkill for a beginner? Price is very high to me as well, again new to modern adult biking. Would a newbie even be able to use and understand how to maintain a bike like this?

  • @ditto1958
    @ditto1958 4 дні тому

    The trend toward fewer gears is a good one, but why are the FX 1 and 2 both 2x set ups with 16 and 18 speeds respectively, and the FX 3 is 1x10? What’s the reasoning by Trek?

  • @buzzkill4623
    @buzzkill4623 4 дні тому

    i have a 2020 fx3...yes, yes it is

  • @damianmay7664
    @damianmay7664 4 дні тому

    This bike is on sale for 2999.99 right now!

  • @_BigBoss...
    @_BigBoss... 4 дні тому

    Between x caliber 8 and marlin 8 2023, which car should I choose? Please help me answer

  • @warevaporexe420
    @warevaporexe420 4 дні тому

    I put mine back together and they're wobbling what am I doing wrong?

  • @samhunter6813
    @samhunter6813 4 дні тому

    There is no way my calves wouldn't rub on those seatstays.

  • @ashley-tm1uk
    @ashley-tm1uk 4 дні тому

    i like that it blurs the lines between many applications….seems like just what i’d want…

  • @curveball9999
    @curveball9999 5 днів тому

    This dropper came with a bike frame I recently purchased and, after 60 miles of riding, I've been very impressed. What routine maintenance or service is recommended for the Manic?

  • @Tarmaccyclocross
    @Tarmaccyclocross 5 днів тому

    I think hype sells this cr@p 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @mattblack133
    @mattblack133 5 днів тому

    DAYor??? dAyyyyohr... dayor... 🤔

  • @NotLeftarded1
    @NotLeftarded1 5 днів тому

    I've got a Fuji with 26 inch wheels that's about 20 years old and it's still kick ass. Don't know the model of it though cuz I found it on the side of the road and it must have been stolen before because someone spray-painted it.

  • @jkevinAH
    @jkevinAH 5 днів тому

    you mentioned around 1:20 that the bh59 hose can easily be upgrade to to bh90 hose, does that mean I can easily attach the caliper to a brake that uses a bh90? I am looking at this to mount with a grx lever

  • @braveheart0317
    @braveheart0317 5 днів тому

    Way too overpriced tbh.

  • @mattoeh
    @mattoeh 6 днів тому

    How wide is the rack on back? Can it hold a lot of weight, like a rear child seat?

  • @forestdamian5601
    @forestdamian5601 6 днів тому

    Hello. I notice that you are very informed. Maybe you can help me figure out which model I have, because there is nothing written on the bike anymore. Thank you

  • @nigelbradley613
    @nigelbradley613 6 днів тому

    Is it possible to fix/patch a hole in the rim tape without replacing or taping over the whole tape?

  • @sirmeliodas1598
    @sirmeliodas1598 6 днів тому

    Glad to hear it's not a bad thing then, but is there any way to get it entirely silent or is that just not possible? I'd prefer a silent ride if possible. I just bought a new mountain bike, but didn't notice the clicking until I brought it home x.x''

  • @X41N3
    @X41N3 6 днів тому

    I love that paint scheme and the geo updates

  • @wassierehman8821
    @wassierehman8821 6 днів тому

    Thank You for the detailed Review. I am confused about whether to buy the Giant Escape 1 or Roam 2. Could you please compare them?

  • @sammer28
    @sammer28 6 днів тому

    I've got a '21 comp. The first upgrade should be the fork.

  • @syedzgaming
    @syedzgaming 6 днів тому

    My Canyon Grail AL 6 from 2021 cost 1600 and weighed 9.5 kilos. This is a joke for the price wtf. 9.6 kilo carbon frame bike for 3k

  • @alexmseu
    @alexmseu 7 днів тому

    How would this compare to a Trek FX Sport 4? I believe they are the exact same price.

  • @mb10kx
    @mb10kx 7 днів тому

    22.58 lbs = 10.24 kg

  • @johnnylazaro152
    @johnnylazaro152 7 днів тому

    Great explanation

  • @forestdamian5601
    @forestdamian5601 7 днів тому

    Hi. I bought a second-hand bike from a second-hand shop. But the series is not visible. How do I know what model it is? I need to know what model it is because it has some defects and I need to buy some parts, and I don't know what model it is. Thank you

  • @dfddwm
    @dfddwm 7 днів тому

    But what's the ride quality like? Aluminium frames are not as good as top quality steel. ????

  • @pdeichert
    @pdeichert 7 днів тому

    Is that a small.?

  • @chacmool2581
    @chacmool2581 7 днів тому

    534 grams This is >only< 100 grams more than the cs-hg500 11-42T. I say >only< because this mutha' goes to 46T and is all steel. That's a fair trade, methinks.

  • @jimbo4203
    @jimbo4203 8 днів тому

    I've been riding a 35 nm Specialized Turbo Vado SL and thinking about getting one ,the 50 nm does help on the hills

  • @owen8538
    @owen8538 8 днів тому

    Hi am looking for bike 29inch wheels to fit a bafang motor on front need be 100mm fork old drop out has these got that fork please