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Dave first heard of the Sedgefield 500, a self-supported, 500km-plus gravel race through South Africa's Garden Route, watching a video of ultra-endurance cyclist Tegan Phillips take it on years ago. This episode is the honest post-race account: what worked, what didn't, and the night things nearly fell apart. Somewhere past halfway, a stomach crisis turned a hard day into a genuinely frightening one — alone, in the dark, with no signal and the hardest section of the route still ahead. What followed was one of the more honest reflections on endurance sport you'll find: not a highlight reel, but the real cost and the real reward of finishing something that once felt out of reach.0:00 — Before the Start: Recording a Message to His Future Self2:23 — The Sedgefield 500: The Post-Race Report Begins4:56 — Rating the Equipment: What Actually Held Up9:35 — Fuelling 500km: The Full Nutrition Breakdown11:30 — Where It Went Wrong: The Night Into Uniondale14:51 — Coming Back to Life: The Final Stretch16:29 — 30 Hours Later: What the Body Proved17:37 — Thank You — and What Comes Next# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#RoadToGravelBurn #TheActiveHobo #StoriesThatMatter #HumanSpirit #Sedgefield500

Every item on this bike earned its place. Ahead of a self-supported 500km-plus ultra-distance race with no aid stations and no route markings, Dave walks through exactly what's coming with him — from the kit built to handle a 30-degree swing in temperature, to the nutrition strategy built around 226ERS products, to the worst-case-scenario repair kit put together with help from Nick at Freewheel. Nothing here is guesswork. It's all been tested, questioned, and packed for a reason.0:00 — Unpacking the Rig: What's Actually Going On This Bike0:43 — The Kit: Bibs, Jacket, Shoes, Helmet & Glasses5:16 — Nutrition: The Fuelling Plan for 30 Hours in the Saddle8:23 — Hydration & Storage: Where Everything Actually Goes9:50 — Spares & Repairs: The Worst-Case-Scenario Kit14:19 — Lights, Navigation & Power: Surviving the Dark20:13 — Final Send-Off: The Distance Ahead# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#TheActiveHobo #UltraCycling #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelrace

South Africans were quietly dominating overseas: Hayley Preen backed up her form in the US by coming home and winning African Gravel Champs on a bike that doesn't officially exist yet, Alex Miller took the men's title in Namibia, and Marc Pritzen and Felix Stehli made history as the first team to win a Swiss Epic stage on 32-inch wheels. Plus Lucy Burns and Michelle Bowden quietly picked up a podium at one of the toughest races on the calendar.We also break down the chaos at La Vuelta a España, where Stage 3 was neutralised and then cancelled with 15km to go after a severe hailstorm hit the peloton — and why Tadej Pogačar's role in that decision mattered. Plus a genuinely great impact story: a Mandela Foundation-linked initiative driven by Sipho of VeloKhaya that's built 20 schools, now taking the model to Mozambique.0:00 — Intro & Studio Chat9:08 — The Fake Wheels Story14:11 — Gravel Worlds & African Champs: South Africans Abroad19:15 — Swiss Epic: 32-Inch Wheels Make History22:00 — La Vuelta a España: Stage 3 Chaos27:07 — Impact Story: Building Schools, One Ride at a Time40:39 — Gravel Wheels Deep Dive: 45mm vs 55mm Tires# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#TheBreakawayPodcast #TheActiveHobo #UltraCycling #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelrace

We sit down with Mark Hopkins the founder of CSixx to find out how his 65mm deep gravel wheels became the biggest surprise in the insane crosswinds on our wheel test. From rim shape and aerodynamics to internal width, spoke choice and real-world durability, Mark breaks down the design philosophy behind these seriously deep gravel wheels. We also talk about why a deeper wheel can still feel incredibly stable in brutal Cape Town crosswinds—and whether the 65mm is the right choice for a 517km gravel race. Is deeper really faster, or have we completely lost our minds chasing aero gains?01:01 Meet Mark from C603:04 Where Does a Carbon Wheel Begin?04:34 Why Internal Rim Width Matters05:43 Aerodynamics & Tire Harmony07:53 Why Go 65mm Deep?09:05 The Secret to Crosswind Stability11:55 Spokes, Compliance & Gravel Durability13:15 Why External Nipples Matter15:30 Hub Engagement & Reliability17:54 Is the 65mm Wheel Right for Gravelburn?# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.zaCode: THEACTIVEHOBO30 (30% off, first 10 users)226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelbike #envewheels #zipp #carbonwheels #gravelwheelreview #ENVEGSES4.5 #Csixx65 #Zipp303XPLRSW #RovalTerraCL

In this episode of Road to Gravel Burn, Dave takes on his first major test: the brutal 517km Sedgefield 500. After failing to finish the event last year, this ride is about unfinished business, mental resilience, and finding out whether his training, nutrition, and gear are truly ready for the challenge ahead. Alec and Dan take a deep dive into his Specialized Diverge setup, analysing everything from wheels and tyres to hydration, nutrition, pacing, lights, and the mental strategies needed to survive 30 hours on the bike. Can Dave put the past behind him and prove that he's ready for the road to Gavel Burn 2026? #gravelburn #sedgefield500# === CHAPTERS ===================================00:51 Why the Sedgefield 500 Matters02:41 Unfinished Business & Mental Preparation05:13 The Ultimate 517km Bike Setup08:29 Alec & Dan Rate the Bike09:33 Hydration, Gearing & Bikepacking Setup14:02 Lights, Tyres & Mechanical Preparation21:40 Nutrition, Fueling & Pacing for 500km33:35 Mental Strategies, Music & Getting Through the Night# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === THE CREW ON INSTAGRAM ===================================Dave @davlewjenkinsAlec Gates @alec.gatesDan Loubser @danloubser# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.zaCode: THEACTIVEHOBO30 (30% off, first 10 users)226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#roadtogravelburn #gravelburn #gravelracing

Before anything else: our thoughts are with Laura and her family after a serious collision this week, and with everyone in our community grieving a fellow rider we lost. If you're able to support Laura's family, Southside Cycles is coordinating help directly — please channel support through them rather than the family.On a different note: Alec is back; from finishing the Transcontinental Race. Roughly 5,000km, solo, self-supported, from Trondheim, Norway to Kalamata, Greece, riding on four hours of sleep a night with no outside help allowed. He talks about why he chose it, the accident in Taiwan that nearly ended his cycling altogether, and what actually goes through your head on hour 20 of a ride with no finish line in sight.We also cover La Vuelta a España (with SA coach Reece McDonald in the mix), and wrap up our gravel wheel testing series with a verdict nobody expected.0:00 — Intro & A Message About Road Safety9:01 — La Vuelta a España Begins: Reece McDonald in the Coach's Chair18:27 — Gravel Wheel Testing: The Verdict34:28 — Alec's TCR: One of the Hardest Races in the World35:34 — The Crash in Taiwan That Changed Everything41:47 — Inside the Race: No Sleep, No Support, No Rules1:02:57 — Wrap-Up# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.zaCode: THEACTIVEHOBO30 (30% off, first 10 users)226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#TheBreakawayPodcast #TheActiveHobo #Transcontinental#UltraCycling #SouthAfricanCycling

Jaryd Browne is the founder of Peak, a coaching and community brand that's grown from a single kit order 11 years ago into a national footprint across triathlon, running, and cycling. In this conversation he traces the whole path — racing under-16 alongside future professionals, chasing an Olympic dream in triathlon that didn't quite land, and a life-changing stint training in Boulder, Colorado, where mentors like Dirk Friel opened doors most South African athletes never get access to.He talks candidly about what it actually takes to build a sustainable coaching business — the years of staying loyal to brands before the partnership made sense, the discipline of showing up to community sessions rain or shine, and why he believes the idea of "balance" is a myth that quietly ruins people's relationship with ambition. He also gets into the real economics of sponsorship in South African sport, why community-first businesses outlast the ones chasing quick wins, and what he's building toward next: his first Absa Cape Epic.This is a conversation about what it really costs to build something that lasts — and why the people who show up consistently are the ones who win.0:00 — The 99 emails, and how Peak really got built5:22 — From junior cycling to chasing an Olympic triathlon dream9:32 — Boulder, Colorado, and the mentors who changed everything11:31 — What Peak actually offers, and why coaching stayed community-first16:30 — Brand partnerships, and the North Star of staying loyal32:22 — Running the business at a loss, and what carried it through40:40 — Why "seasonal balance" exists and "balance" doesn't44:29 — The anti-optimisation trend, and why extremes don't work54:44 — DC, drafting rumours, and why nobody knows who runs the anonymous account72:46 — What racing events taught him about their real impact on communities100:00 — Emma's story, and taking the taboo out of women's health in sport# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================https://linktr.ee/theactivehobo# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.za226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#StoriesThatMatter #TheActiveHobo #Triathlon

Four of the most exciting gravel wheelsets go head-to-head in a real-world test, with the ENVE G SES 4.5, Csixx Gravel 65, Zipp 303XPLR SW and Roval Terra CL wheels tested on the same bikes, tyres and pressures. We put them through changing wind, gravel roads and a multi-directional course to see how speed, stability, comfort and handling compare outside the wind tunnel. The results were full of surprises, but clear differences in how each wheelset feels and performs. So which wheels would we actually spend our own money on?00:46 - The Four Wheelsets & Test Setup01:57 - Meet the ENVE, CSIXX, Zipp & Roval Wheels06:25 - How We Designed the Real-World Test07:33 - Csixx 65mm08:52 - ENVE G SES 4.509:50 - ZIPP 303XPLR SW10:37 - Roval Terra CL13:40 - Wheel Specs20:25 - Weight: Does It Really Matter?24:10 - Hooked vs Hookless Wheels26:36 - Warranty & Crash Replacement31:46 - The Overall Verdict45:05 - Which Wheel Would You Actually Buy?# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === PARTNER LINKS ===================================Doolhof Wine Estatehttps://doolhof.com 🔗 Code: ActiveHobo (20% off wines)RH 77🔗 https://rh77.co.zaCode: THEACTIVEHOBO30 (30% off, first 10 users)226ERS 🔗 https://226ers.co.za/Code: ActiveHobo (10% off)SCICON🔗 https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount (URL and 10% Discount code link)East City Cycles🔗 https://eastcitycycles.com/Gear Change Bicycle Store🔗 https://gearchange.co.za/# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/vSnCZ6pTguQ?si=4hvAobdbQznnyw10Full podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/mgogDtiB_vg?si=RBaUt8VItbQisdTd# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelbike #envewheels #zipp #carbonwheels #gravelwheelreview #ENVEGSES4.5 #Csixx65 #Zipp303XPLRSW #RovalTerraCL

She slept in her car at her first race in America. Two years later, she's finishing top ten in the toughest off-road series in the world.Hayley Preen is a South African cyclist who almost became a surgeon instead. In this conversation, she traces the whole path: competitive cross-country running and show jumping as a kid, a near-move to study medicine in America, an engineering degree at UCT that somehow coexisted with becoming national road champion, and the decision to walk away from a European road team that nearly broke her, only to find her real home in American gravel racing.This is a story about what it takes to back yourself completely when nobody's doing it for you yet, and what happens when it finally starts to pay off.# === CHAPTERS ===================================0:00 — From cross-country running to an accidental cycling career5:22 — Winning Road Nationals as a complete outsider10:18 — Chasing the Olympics, and missing out on Paris17:23 — A brutal European season, and the decision to walk away20:43 — Sleeping in a car at Sea Otter, then racing Unbound for the first time38:23 — Injuries, self-funding, and building a support network from scratch47:18 — The moment everything clicked at Gravel Burn57:37 — ChemChamp, Honeycomb, and finally turning professional72:29 — The dream of a South African pair winning the Cape Epic# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkinsHayley @hayleypreen# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discount# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #originstory #podcast #revive #capeepic #enduranceathletes #mtb

The Specialized Crux 5 swept the Unbound Gravel podium 48 hours after launch — and set the tone for the future of this reiangined gravel race weapon It's the final bike in our review series and by a significent margin - the fastest.We closed out our gravel bike review series with the one everyone kept asking about: the Specialized Crux 5, tested in the same trim the local Toyota Specialized elite team races. This isn't a subtle update. Specialized redesigned the Crux from the tube shapes up, borrowing aero cues straight from the new Tarmac road bike, dropping the seat stays, and fully hiding the cables. The result is the fastest gravel race bike Specialized has ever built, and the results back it up: days after launch, riders on the new Crux 5 swept the podium at Unbound Gravel, cycling's toughest test of a race bike's credibility. On our trails, it's just as convincing. SRAM Red XPLR AXS shifting, room for genuinely massive 2.2-inch tyres without the drama of toe overlap, and a weight that came in at 7.6kg dry, lighter than every other bike we've tested in this series. It climbs like it's trying to prove a point, and those bigger tyres mean you can carry real speed downhill without the old Crux's reputation for harshness. Pricing runs the full spectrum: R80,000 gets you the same race-bred frame shape in a lower-spec build, all the way up to R280,000 for the full S-Works package our test bike sits just below. Whichever end of that range you're looking at, you're buying into the platform the fastest gravel racers on earth are choosing right now.This wraps our four-bike gravel review series. If you missed the Titan Racing, the Merida Silex, or the Cannondale SuperX, links are below. Let us know which one you'd actually buy..# === CHAPTERS ===========================0:00 — Cold Open: The Final Bike in the Series2:15 — Meet the Crux 5: Specs Breakdown5:18 — Massive Tyre Clearance: Room for 2.2" Rubber5:33 — The New Aero Seat Tube & Comfort Redesign7:17 — Flex-Tuned Handlebars9:12 — Climbing: A Dream to Ride Uphill9:58 — Descending on 2.2" Tyres13:01 — Weigh-In: 7.6kg Out of the Box13:20 — The Price Breakdown: R80k to R280k15:22 — Final Verdict: Why This Crux Won Unbound# === LISTEN ON THE GO ===========================Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GselFmeym7YgYXtcyPUXUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/active-hobo/id1846864699# === FOLLOW ACTIVE HOBO =========================Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@activehobo?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://activehobo.com/Instagram: @theactivehoboStrava: https://strava.app.link/ciVbx92FJ2b# === THE CREW ===================================Dave @davlewjenkins# === MORE FROM ACTIVE HOBO ======================Latest episode: https://youtu.be/VRIeP2JYf5UFull podcast playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc2XIoaiAXafwoZykJM-jg6HnrLkWlJXHRelated episode: https://youtu.be/lGfvanjllXY🔗 Scicon Sports SA — Premium eyewear and luggage for cyclists who take their kit seriously. https://theactivehobo.short.gy/sciconsports-discountLink to product:https://specializedbicyclesafrica.com/collections/crux-5-eat-my-dust?srsltid=AfmBOor-v22Ykqu-T70YVWC_uEJJnfw2tKLwtEsFssCPQhIamAUYM4w4# === WORK WITH US ===============================Sponsorships & collabs: david@activehobo.comSend a question for the show: noah@activehobo.com#ActiveHobo #CyclingPodcast #SouthAfricanCycling #gravelbike #specialized #superx3 #crux #crux5 #bikereview #gravelbikereview