I tried racing a $379 Amazon special (Cervelo Soloist vs Eurobike)

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[TheVeloVibe_]

That euro bike geometry shaped like Mitch’s spine 😂 (sorry Mitch)

[honestreviewer]

I've studied and worked hard and today am fortunate enough to have four Cervelos in my garage, plus a Pinarello and a Bianchi. Videos like this are funny, sure (everyone's done them), but they leave a sour taste in my mouth because there are a lot of people who'd like to get into cycling but can't afford to, and that totally sucks.

[Thomas]

I love how they make fun of the ketones and imply they don’t do anything every video yet the sponsorship hasn’t been yanked

[mikefj]

At that price point, your $7000 “over the top” Cervélo is the new entry level road bike of today 😂

[johnflynn]

Eurobike is an absolute stunner. Glad I bought 6 of them to future proof my racing career! It's hard coming last every time but someone's got to do it!

[kennethward]

It appears Norcal and GCN have both left out a critical test at which the Eurobike would excel, and which is an established genre on Youtube; riding the bike off a dock into a lake (with or without a jump ramp). The Cervelo could not be ridden off the dock in good conscience, while I would predict full send on the Eurobike.

[nroose]

For this to be fair, you should have put a kickstand on the Cervelo.

[colesims]

I have a special place in my heart for euro bikes it was was my first road bike and made me fall in love with cycling so for that I’m grateful

[ERIK]

Since we're on the topic - used Cannondale CAAD bikes are all a great buy.

I got a mint 2012 CAAD10 Compact in 2021 during the bike shortage for $1200 CAD, I've put ~5000km on it and it's an absolute dream.

[jackspeer]

I got into cycling around 2017. bought a Motobecane Supermirage. steel 38 lb. "What's your bike made of?" "French plumbing pipe" Carbon Fibre was everywhere and my bike was the joke of the peleton. I named it Chief Iron Horse -- Fast as a locomotive and just as heavy.Climbing was hard but the rest was pure joy. Got more than my money's worth - $300.00 Rode about 2500 miles per year. Never won a race but could keep up with the advanced peleton on club rides. Good times.

[disloyalyou]

Not gonna lie Jeff’s fit on the euro bike is pretty clean

[goodcompanycoffee]

Never take yourself too seriously. Fun video guys.

[kinsleysykes]

If you had just removed the kickstand, you would have gained a pound and some aero. Need to re-run the test 😆

[lunam]

thier secret love for the 3spoke came thru loud and clear!!❤❤

[David-nxvm]

Entertaining video — probably best at showing a real world application of the law of diminishing returns. The Cervelo is obviously a superior machine but most recreational/fitness riders are not considering the Cervelo as a value option — the juice isn’t worth the squeeze for them. As you said, whatever gets “…butts on bikes…” is good.

[norevlimitr]

I actually saw someone riding that exact same Amazon bike yesterday while on my ride. The drivetrain was so loud I heard it across the street going the opposite way.. 😅

[sheltonshots]

Remember the old IROC auto races? Drivers from different series in the same spec car. We need a CRIT with everyone on these.

[cyndytri]

So fun to see y’all laughing and having a good time. Great video 😊

[connerburton]

You should do this again but with the same tires on the bikes! Wonder how much faster the euro bike would be with fast tires

[danielattias]

Yea used market is perfect, I agree with you, you can get, a great bike for fraction of what was paid for!