Here’s Why the Tout Terrain Silkroad Is Worth $6300

The 2021 Tout Terrain Silkroad is offering features NEVER seen before on a touring bike! ⚡️ This video was made in collaboration with Tout Terrain and it included a fee to compensate some of my time. This is not an endorsement or review, just a deep dive into the bike's features. 😎

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[shenava]

That bike is pretty much a wish list of everything you would want in a bike. Plus the added bonus that you get to offset the weight of the bike with a much lighter wallet. They really have thought of everything.

[jcsrst]

I love it! That bike has everything to get you well on your way! This is a whole segment of biking that I never thought of until I started watching your videos. Thanks for covering ALL of the important details!

[robertpask]

Hi Alee, just recieved my silkroad 27.5. Absolutely love it. Almost identical to ur video except I got Brooks ergo grips n jones h bars. Thanks to Damian for all his help.

[innocentiuslacrim]

This is truly a no-compromise touring/commuting bike. It is too expensive for me (the most expensive version, but there are others also in there that are a lot more affordable), but it is lovely to see that there are options like these pushing the boundaries and I am certain that for some people this makes a lot of sense (it can be a car alternative for many). I wonder when we will get bikes where you have a plug in option to add an electric motor or take it out.

[michaellovric]

A month ago I bought a Tout Terrain Tanami with rohloff/gates. I literally rolled it out the door of the shop and rode it on a 1000mile tour from Melbourne to Sydney. Making plans for my next tour real soon!

[RobMacKendrick]

You had me at "steering lock".

[TyStyckify]

My ultimate dream bike is the Silkroad Xplore II 275 loaded. Of course I'm gonna have to travel to Freiburg to pick it up and test tour it around Europe. Thanks for this Alee. Your shot @ 4min56sec got my adrenaline pumping!

[williamramey]

Years ago when I purchased by Pan Americana bicycle, I asked TT when they were going to start using the belt drive. The reply that I received was that they would not ever use a belt drive. And here we are, 13 years later, and they have joined the sane ones. I have truly enjoyed my Rohloff hub with belt drive bicycle.

[peroperic]

The Tout terrain frame geometry is similar to modern road bikes, and they offer some models with cinq drop bar shifters, so if thats your thing, go for it. Koga miyata offers a stiffer down tube and rear triangle so a weighty rider will feel a difference. Former MTB riders could find Rennstahl geometry more suitable. If steel is real for you, check out Patria Fahrräder, their frames look just a notch better in this segment, and you can spec them as wished. Some more aluminum reccomendations: Idworx, Santos, Simplon, Maxx cycles. If you want something on a "budget", but still the best value, check out VSF T900 and TX1200.

[davidross]

This content is off the charts. Every video is so well done and so very informative.

[Roedrik]

Loving the content as of late Alee! You are really hitting the sweet spot on YouTube in the bike packing/touring community, your content is really well produced, you know your stuff and its presented wonderfully I always enjoy watching your vids to the end. You've definitely inspred me to hit up areas in my neck of the woods on my bike. Hoping to see more of the collabs with other brands, maybe something from Salsa, Surly or Santos perhaps? Take care and am looking forward to the next video!

[hollycow]

1:01 forget about replacing a steel tube, they make special blocks that you can clamp to the frame to squeeze out dents. Besides, a dent isn't going to affect steel like it would aluminum.

[ScottLe]

WoW! Thank you so much for this detailed overview of a brand I have never heard of! I am currently in the market for a new bike and all of your videos are extremely helpful in the decision making process. Now if only there wasn't a shortage of bikes due to disrupted supply chains I could be back on two wheels again!

[arbjful]

Beautiful bike, they thought of everything a bike tourer would need.

[arcoulant]

I saw one of these bikes on the TCT Canada this year 2022 it is the dogs bits, a Rolls Royce of touring bikes, paint job, the welds just a joy to see !

[romanbinder]

Suggestion for your next bike review: Falkenjagd Hoplit Pi

[hardmtnbiker]

Great review of an bike that is obviously a the best in the expedition long travel self supporting bike touring segment. Personally I have been exploring Pinion Gates frames that would be for single day and overnight trips but with 27.5 plus wheels to handle various loose off-road conditions. I’m excited to see the bicycle industry growing and developing all types of bikes for various wants and needs.

[alessandropizzocaro]

Seems amazing but slightly overpriced.
By the way Alee, after watching your videos, I have purchased my first touring bike, and it's a Vivente Anatolia! Thank you for the recommendation sir

[antoine]

very good review. Probably one of the world most efficient « randonnée lointaine » bike ! Concerning the video presentation, I do like the way you are behind the bike as a voice off. It permits to capture all the information. instead of certain journalists speaking and speaking for minutes in front of the camera.

[carstenbohme]

A couple of years back I almost bought a Tout Terrain (5th Avenue, irrc). However, they had just introduced a new configurator and it did not work properly for weeks. This and the slightly lower price tipped the scale towards Patria (the Randonneur model). Lugged Zona tubes, Rohloff, SON hub and headlight. To me, the Edelux II is the bike's most impressive aspect, it is _almost_ perfect to go really fast at night.
For how expensive they are you see quite many Patrias in German cities, though I think Tout Terrain is more innovative.