CYCLE SUNDAY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - 2021 REVIEW AND BIG PLANS FOR 2022

EV Channels Review

This Christmas Special episode of Cycle Sunday provides a comprehensive look back at the journey of building the reviewer's dream road bike, the Bianchi Oltre XR4. The video highlights the challenges faced, particularly supply chain issues that delayed crucial components like the groupset, leading to an extended build process. Despite these hurdles, the reviewer expresses immense satisfaction with the final product, praising its stiffness and overall ride quality. The episode also features the unboxing of a second high-end road bike for Richard, emphasizing its incredibly light weight (around 750 grams for the frame) and premium components. The review touches upon the practicality of different gearing options, with the reviewer opting for an 11-32 cassette and Richard a 34-tooth for easier climbing, while also mentioning the acquisition of an e-bike for the reviewer. The video concludes with a look ahead to Season 3, promising more road trips and bike builds.