Why Cyclocross and Gravel Grinder Bikes?

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1. Clint, I'm trying to decide between buying the Norco Search A. Tiagra or the Giant TCX SLR 2. It is for general riding, not racing. Maybe 60/40 road to off-road, which I'd like to increase the off-road ratio. Not a lot of hills. The Giant has front and rear thru axle while the Norco has a front thru axle but QR in the back. How important is that considering your experience with thru axle. The Giant is triple butted where the Norco is double butted. The Giant has 105 compared to Norco's Tiagra setup, but I prefer the gear ratio on the Norco. Last major difference the Giant has the D composite seat post where the Norco has just a standard alloy seat post. The Norco will cost $150 less. If you have the time, let me know your thoughts.
2. I reside in India.Please recommend a cyclocross which will be specifically used for exploring off road riding.My budget 1200 $
3. Alright, just listened to your video and have some questions. First of all, I'm 45, used to be into freestyle bmx back in the eighties, but fell out of the sport. I'm trying to get back into bike riding again at this point, but I don't know what I'm doing. I'm WAY out of function, and every time I get onto a bike or attempt any other type of exercise, I get SO tired from the smallest workout, I eventually have to give up. I've had this problem going on for the longest time, and can't figure out what to do about it. I'm now at the point I eat just about the best food available(fresh local organic produce/animal from farmer's markets), but I'm so tired I can barely get through my stretching routine after only fifteen minutes on my mountain bike(and I only try riding every other day). I've been trying to get inspired to work my way up by looking at videos from people like John Joseph, and Durian Rider, but I think I need more basic instruction on how to get started again at this point in my life(they're talking about riding in triathlons and going up Mount Baldie). I want to try to get a job at a bike store, but what's the point if I can't even ride one?
4. Just a few point to clear up.  Current UCI CX regulations state the max tire width is 33, so you shouldn't use a 38 front tire.  Also it is against CX rules to intake any food or drink during the race.  So there is no need to care a water bottle or to have water bottle cages on the bike for that matter.  Now, as Clint mentioned, CX races are very low key and fun.  So will someone bust you for taking a drink or using too wide a tire, probably not, but I just wanted people to know the regulations.
5. Would you still buy the GIANT TCX 3 in 2016? This is the bike i want to buy. Any advice? (I'm new to the bike world). Thanks
   
   http://www.magazinuldebiciclete.ro/biciclete/tcx-3
6. I have an alloy race spec cross frame that beats me up on every bump in the road with 25c tires. Would slick 32s be enough to soak the road up, or is cross geometry just too stiff to be comfortable?
7. is cx bike also good in asphalt road? or nah :)
8. I just purchased my White CX pro 16, cyclocross bikes are fun, great for some off-road action going to work, really wakes you up in the morning.:D
   PS: I run it with regular pedals ofc.
   PS2: Why should you have gotten off the road in the situation where the car was too close? You have just as much right to the road..
9. just put some money down on the 2017 Giant Revolt. Just purchased a road bike this year and needed to replace my 26" mountain bike (everyday commuter). thanks for this video
10. I love your super detailed, long winded approach to explaining different aspects of cycling. You leave nothing out, and we get all the info we need. Have you considered starting a podcast?
11. People zip by me fairly often on the road and it has never shaken me, even get the jack-a's that pull up real close and scream super loud to try and get you to wreck. Its just apart of living with assholes.
12. Riding a bike is fun and good exercise.........walking, bicycles and mass transit will all be part of making cities livable.
    Ride to school.........ride to work.........ride for fun...........
    Bike to work day should be everyday..... employers needs to provide places to park and lock bicycles and encourage employees to ride a bicycle to work. Children should be riding a bike to school instead of being dropped off by their parents. Cities need to do more to provide safe walking and biking trails and paths that connect homes, schools and businesses. Speak up and ask for more bicycle paths in your community. Obesity is a growing problem around the world leading to an increase in heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure. Walking and biking can help improve health.
13. so a cyclocross is not comfy at all ? I am hesitating between a tcx advanced pro 2 (cyclocross) or a giant anyroad comax (more like a gravel grinder with a more upright position) I plan to use the bikes as my only bike for the 6-7 next years for commuting, long rides (4-5 hours a day) and a bit of dirt road and trail riding...so do you still recommend the tcx ?
14. What a educative video.
    I'm currently saving money to buy cyclocross/ gravel bike.
    Thank You
15. I'm looking at buying the 2016 cannondale slate))
16. Can you tell me please, What are your tires? 26 x 1.50 or 26 x 1.25 or another one?
17. thank you! i got my first roadie last year and am thinking of switching to a cyclocross now. Very informative video. Now I think I should probably get a gravel bike.
18. I got a cx just after christmas this year in the sales as i had a bonus from work and i been wanting a road bike for a few months. Well today was a day off and sunny so I went out on a route i normally do on my big bouncy. I was not trying for speed but i noticed that I did a lot of the tracks so much quicker. Half way through the ride I got to my mtb smile stage where I really cut down the speed and even pushed the bike this was not that the bike could not do it but I dont have the skill but what it did do left me smiling for an hour. After that is some road suff what kinda middle no where well i flew up the hills without any effort. I now home a few hours after ride thinking what I want to do to the bike ie egg beater pedals, remove panniers lift handle bars up a few degree and i found out i got new muscles in my legs i never knew of.
    
    So I went faster and I smiled longer and was not total worn out post ride!!!!!!!!
19. Clint, so glad I sold you that bike! I am so sad I did not keep it tho... I am currently looking at a couple of steel framed gravel bike. Your videos are so great! Keep it up!
20. Hi, My bike is 2016 Giant defy 2 disc. It's come with 25mm tyre. But i like to ride on gravel road with this bike. I believe i can fit 28mm tyre without any problem. Is it ok 28mm wide tyre for gravel ride. And finally thank u for all of your great videos.