From Fairfax. Love seeing some good Mt Tam riding. This is why everytime I say I ride "gravel" I need to explain that it is really just mountain biking while being under biked.
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
For sure, and a fab test of those new SRAM / Rockshox parts I am reviewing.
@AQUPAS
2 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking and inspiring scenary, very pleasing to watch, those Canyon Grizl's seem super capable even though I would prefer a Rigid Carbon fork. Thanks for the upload!
@whirving
2 жыл бұрын
Such a great place to ride. Did one of my top road rides ever there. Up from Fairfax to the top (we took a left through the redwoods) to the top where there was snow. Bombed down the North side trying not to skid out on the many curves until Stimson Beach, then past it and up back to Fairfax. Great riding on and off road at Tam. And the views, just stunning.
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
I cannot wait to return.
@zachmr5
2 жыл бұрын
Cool to see Craig pop up again on KZitem. I reproduced the ride he lead with Gravel Bike California and it was maybe the most fun I'd had on a bike.
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
I plan to return and hopefully ride with Craig at Mt. Tam, in the future. Sounds like I just scraped the surface, and the views, off the chart!
@sfef84
2 жыл бұрын
Gravel cycling in a nutshell: "I'm lost completely but that's ok"
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
Eff yeah, my personal mantra :)
@eshopper1
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you in my neck of the woods, Jom. In the birthplace of MTB! I’ll be on some of those same trails Saturday on my hardtail and the following week on my new Open UP. Can’t wait!
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles, I was pretty stoked riding some of the same trails that Gary Fisher rode all those years ago! You're going to love it! :)
@1RA787
2 жыл бұрын
Craig Dalton has a great podcast. Worth a listen.
@mhilde7744
2 жыл бұрын
My man, what a lifestyle. Made me smile, keep it up!
@gravedoja
2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this one, We were riding those trails about seven years ago at this time of the year, we were on sabbatical from the UK. I hope we can get back at some time in the future.
@robthompson6674
2 жыл бұрын
Man, oh, man does this make me miss riding around Mt. Tam. I literally dream about it.
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
I was blown away, Craig hinted at how good it was. Look forward to returning!
@hansschotterradler3772
2 жыл бұрын
I'm usually not a big fan of suspension gravel bikes, but the grizl suspension looked to be made for that amazing ride.
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
The suspension and dropper really made a difference on some of the steep and dodgy descents that would be tackled on a mountain bike by most riders. Getting a little lower boosted my confidence as well.
@tiger2too18
Жыл бұрын
How tall are you and Craig to compare correct selecting the best size. Canyon put me at a Medium and I’ 5ft 11 inches.
@theweightofarms
Жыл бұрын
New to the area, would love to see the route! Looks like some really nice riding
@timguter7827
2 жыл бұрын
Well done
@dkw4par
12 күн бұрын
Cool video! On the RockShox fork, do you use the Post Mount brake caliper or FM with PM adapter?
@kippen64
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great ride.
@flexmtb
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I am considering getting a Grizl myself. Curious if you could tell me Craig's height? Hearing that the medium is too large for him, curious on his height. Thanks.
@PhiyackYuh
2 жыл бұрын
Jom, hows the geometry of the grizzl vs parlee chebacco? Are they upright as chebacco or racy geometry?
@tuftschristopher
2 жыл бұрын
MCBC ftw
@ovidiuzaharia286
2 жыл бұрын
If it's not too personal, what are Craig's height and inseam ? I understand those alone do not dictate fitment formula, but just want to get an idea.
@felixbrandau4751
2 жыл бұрын
In his hard tail environment the fork seems to make a lot of sense
@DcCock
2 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, were you on the 700c Cintuaros or the 650b? I have a wheelset with the 700x40 cinturatos and I want to make sure I don't need my beefier 650b wheelset for this.
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
I rode the IRC Boken at Mount Tamalpais (700c x 40mm). When I rode the Cinturato's for a spell recently, including the 2021 Big Sugar Gravel, 700c x 40mm.
@peterbluhon3710
2 жыл бұрын
I ride all those trails on a carbon fiber FS bike: big downhill fun on Old RR Grade and the like, but can't make distance on the uphill like those hardtails/gravels passing us at a 2x clip (humiliating)! Question to @GravelCyclist: Does the Canyon/Rudy layup perform downhill on rocky descents - safely, with confidence and control - as well as my fs MTB? (Seeking an excuse to buy this bike!)
@bryanllewis
2 жыл бұрын
When are you going to add CA to your route library? I really want the RideWGPS for this route! Been looking for a good Tam gravel route.
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
I will post the routes soon, have a couple to add. Thanks for your patience!
@jerseybarrier64
2 жыл бұрын
@@GravelCyclist That would be great. Considering a trip next year to the west coast and would love to include a few days exploring the terrain.
@rsusanto
2 жыл бұрын
As a fellow Grizl owner, I really enjoyed watching this video. I'm wondering if you could share the specs for the 38 1by crankset with 50 cassettes gear?
@srh4862
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jom, great vid! Anywhere we can find this route? Thanks!
@randallmorris1231
2 жыл бұрын
What package did you order with the Canyon Grizl to get the complete XPLR package with the Rudy fork and dropper post, I do not see anything like it on their website?
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, this is a media review bike for XPLR, etc, so it likely differs what is available for the public, etc.
@randallmorris1231
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir.
@minxlabrada
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure I'll ever put front shocks on my Grizl, but that looks like a fun ride.
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
Understand, not for every area, but the shock was spot on for the gravelly descents of Mount Tamalpais.
@minxlabrada
2 жыл бұрын
@@GravelCyclist Agreed. Seems the shocks help you carry speed over the rough stuff. I bought the Gravl with the leaf spring seat post. I just wanted something comfortable for fitness. I'm only 4 months in for drop bar riding. I had to learn how to clip in and ride in the hallway of my house. My other bike is a 29" BMX cruiser. It's a ton of fun in urban areas and beaches. The geometry transition from that bike the Grizl was tough.
@danflanagan9536
2 жыл бұрын
@@GravelCyclist How does it compare to the BMC URS Hiride front suspension?
@attybong
2 жыл бұрын
hi, nice ride .. how much pressure do you put on those tyres?
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
I had about 30psi on the rear, 26ish on the front.
@kevinkennedy2266
2 жыл бұрын
Are you stopping at the WTB headquarters for a tour?
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
Missed them this time around, I will return soon. Never enough time with these trips.
@tmayberry7559
2 жыл бұрын
What!! No gravel king ss or sk say it isn't so boo whoo lol. You said that the hill you were on was the steepest of the grade. What grade would you give it? A B C D( meaning Damn for hard) lol
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
Good opportunity to review these tyres, still love the GK SK :) At least one ramp was 19%, some were to 10 to 12%. C and D grades in places, whee!
@chesterlabucay2032
2 жыл бұрын
Strava link to this ride? Thank you! 😊
@GravelCyclist
2 жыл бұрын
I quit Strava years ago. I have a routes page on my website, I am adding a section for California soon, route should be there. Thanks.
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