@@Celisar1 Either very expensive equipment, or very specialised (if they knew the exact temperatures at night and so on, they don't over-prepare). Or both.
Use a hammock if trees are common in your area, and weather and rules permit. Based on temperatures you might not need a mat and can deal with a thin sleeping bag
I have discovered that hanging the mug off the back of your bikepacking bike is some type of "status thing." I agree with the OP, I'd head out on my own if I had to listen to that thing rattle.
I love the cycling videos whether they're for traveling advice or bike packing tips that are short and to the point. Thank you for keeping it with enough information to learn from in a short amount of time. :)
I am seriously considering packing a few of my important belongings, getting on my bike and just going. This is that time for me to leave everything and set out to re-discover my own happiness. It's been quite some time since I've had the time (open window) to explore my options and do something great. This year will be the one.
concise, straight to the point, beautiful setup, put through the paces in a super rough environment makes you expert enough for what I'm doing. great video exactly what bikepackers are looking to watch.
That is the struggle, and a big reason why gravel bikes don't follow the traditional bike fit standards. Shorter stem, wider bars...very few tents packs actually between 42c bars. The wider and flared bars on the other hand do a much better job of it. Also the flare helps with shifting (irrelevant w/ electronic), and another overlooked aspect is that wider bars are more compliant and inherently have more flex!
I watch a lot of bike channels but I've never heard of yours until now when one of your videos popped up on my feed. Great video and I've already subscribed.
Very nice and to the point! Would like to see all your kit laid out that went in the packs, and also your overall impression of the bike, kit and riding. Thanks!
Great video! Good suggestions. I would love to do the silk road. Just finished bikepacking 827 miles from Key West Florida to South Carolina. Celebrated my 68th birthday on the trail.
Its nice to see what people take on these trips, but you seldom see a video of the kit laid out then packed away in the bags. Done a few weeks in Kyrgyzstan and it was easy to see who was unsupported by the amount of gear carried due to the unpredictable weather.
Brilliant review/comments - I’ve seen lots of bike setups, etc - but never explained so well. Especially the “on the trail comfort” vs. “camp comfort”. Spot on, Andy !
"You can go to a 650b and mount a 1.5 inch tire which is absolutely huge." Poking holes in that, I just picked up a Salsa Journeyman drop bar bikepacking/adventure bike. It comes stock with 650b x 2.1 inch tires and can fit up to 2.2 inch.
Great insight...i would still prefer side pannier bags and carrying a heavier load. You get used to it within a very short time thats its not really an issue. A Brooks saddle and gel bar tape takes care of the comfort...Afterall I'm touring not racing!
JS I've done it both ways: France with panniers and the Tour Aotearoa (google it) with seat pack, frame bag and front roll. Panniers are nicer to being able to get to stuff more easily; bike-packing gear better for going off the beaten track and down narrow trails (& narrow swing bridges). Horses for courses: what matters is being out there and enjoying it.
Panniers are great for the tarmac roads but on bumpy gravel I found the bike stiffens and you get all the impact, brooks saddle is a good shout though, B17
Really want to get into bikepacking but coming from a bicyle touring experience the minimalism is daunting. And my touring setup was a hybrid of bikepacking with framebags mostly and I was half the weight of other tourers ive seen with full pannier setup. I would pack a shitload of chews and gels.
Why you didn't add the fact you all had a supporting vehicle? With those setups you can't survive on your own, not without enough food or a tent. And that's a basic! Great setup and editing :)
Novice Tip: Consider taking a 5-8 hour primitive survival class that covers the environment/region you ride in. This can save on load out weight and cost of gear when you can simply utilize your surroundings for shelter, water, fire, food, etc or just have the skills in case of emergency. Nothing like a little mental prep to take you on some awesome adventures.
So your tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag all fit in the handlebar bag? Wow. I wish you listed the CAPACITY for each bag. I just completed a 3 year trip w/one backpack 40 Liters (legal size for airplane carryon).
I would not put ID or credit cards or big cash in any bag on the bike. If you are in a sketchy area, someone can steel your bag or even bike when your guard is down.
I realized that you can pack a lot in little space. There isn’t lots of videos on bike packing, but there is videos of light weight hiking, so if you are bike pack you might only really need a med kit, tool kit and larger tent to keep you bike safe from weather and people. A lot of the those items can be split between the pack and the bike bags. This video is helpful ruclips.net/video/hQajaLTjL6o/видео.html
I was looking at the "future shock" thing & had to rub my eyes, it looked like the top of the steerer tube was bouncing up & down! & here's me with my old air sprung forks....
I am planning a trip with my MTB. I am not sure is it the best bicycle for long trips, but I do not have another bicycle. Can you give me some advice, regarding the gear and equipment? Is MTB capable for long trips, since you are using more "road" style bicycle? Thanks
Did you ride tubeless? I've been riding tubeless for a season now and while I love having more flats (especially no more pinches) I suffered a lot of random pressure loss on longer rides (a few days). I kind of like the safety feeling of just changing the tube instead of worring to find a bike shop with a compressor.
I run front panniers a bar bag and rear rack for street shoes food and overflow, total weight with 2 water bottles is 55lbs. 48/32 rings 11/36 cassette. Thats about as light as I will go. Includes tent sleep bag and pad, jet boil, 2 spare tubes and tools, after ride clothes. Enough stuff for a tour but 30lbs lighter than a fully loaded touring bike
Cycling the Silk road in central Asia isn't a race. I don't get it why you try to bring as little and light weight as you did. It's a trip typically takes few weeks. High up the mountains the weather can be very unpredictable. It can snow even in the summer. And can drop to -10 to -15C at night. so you clothing and camping gears must take that into consideration. You're going to very remote areas. Saving a few kilogram is a big deal for racing. But it makes little sense for travelling. Speak from my own experience. I cycled the Pamir highway two years ago.
@Andy Van Bergen Imagine someone watches your video and uses your guide as reference. Only find out the hard way the temperature drops to -15C when camping high up the mountain at night. I doubt your camping gears and sleeping bag can handle that kind of temperature.
@@spektrumB If anyone goes bikepacking, hiking or whatnot and _only then, being there_ finds out the temperatures drop outside their comfort zone, they have no grounds to be there in the first place. That's no different than doing a subsaharan tour and wondering about all the sand. Do your research, guys.
@@cy-one I just came back from Everest basecamp trek in Nepal. You will be surprised how many people bought "under-spec" sleeping bags with them. Sure, lodges supply blankets(thin one). But the temperature dropped to -20C at night when I was in Gokyo. And there was no heating in the room. It isn't hard to find information about the all these. You underestimate how many people don't do their research before departing.
@Andy Van Bergen I cannot imagine why you would do such a trip in a group? Hard cycling for me is a solitary activity, not a social activity. I get that people have different preferences but don't you feel like such a tourist when you're traveling in a big gang?
You should realy mention the type of equipment that you pack. The tent that is briefly shown is quite clearly an ultra light tent. My own tent, that I use for bikepacking and backpacking has at least the same size as your front bag and ways just over 1500 grams (3.3 lb). And don't get me started on the sleeping bag... For those with a much lower budget, packing will always be heavier and larger.
Hi. I'm from Kyrgyzstan. Nice video about bikepacking! 👍 I also use bike for travel, but still don't know which packing is better)) And, how do u like our country?
How much and what kind of bike maintenance tools do you carry? How many spare tubes? My concern would have been that those carbon-everywhere bikes are maintenance prima donnas.
@Andy Van Bergen Well, you certainly trust these frames more than I do. I've been riding Diverge Expert for about 3months now and already had a crack in the seatpost. Now all I can think of is what's next. There is absolutely no way I would take it on any kind of adventure.
in my experience touring bikes are the only option.... i practice bikepacking and you are always running to destiny to avoid hypothermia , dehydration ....etc...... you can´t carry enough stuff to be safe in bikepacking.. ....
Super helpful! I'm looking at a very similar set-up for a cross-Canada trip this summer. How much/what non-ride-snack food were you able to carry in your saddle bag?
At (0:13) you ride in aero position (but without handlebar extension) -- does your handlebar have some flat section that you can rest your hands like this? Or is this practice and taking some more risk?
That is a tried and true bike for sure. But there are other options, depending on the type of tour. No need for a steel frame on a tour with sag support, or on an ultralight self-supported tour over smooth asphalt. For self-supported tours with heavier loads it would be great though.
Well, this video is not a set-up for touring. Bikepacking and touring aren't the same things. Completely different bikes, different geometry, different gear needs. That said; I don't think a steel frame is necessary for either. Steel fork yes, esp if self supported. But for touring esp, you're weight isn't even likely to be on the frame anyways, it'll be set over your wheels in your panniers. An Al frame will be perfectly fine with this, save you weight on climbs, and is more resistant to corrosion if you're anywhere near a coast or somewhere they salt roads in winter. 26 inch tires I agree with, if you're riding anywhere not North American, Europe or Japan. Disc brakes are fine maintenance wise, esp if you're willing to go mechanical rather than hydrolic. Run mech disc brakes on a frame that can do both rim or disc. There's plenty of frames that can do this.
Guys, I want to start setting up Bike packing, can you share which brands of bags you used? I see the specialized 'S' all over but if you can provide the names of the item GREAT. Thnx
Hi, using a Burley travoy I would be interested by your thoughts re: the bikepacking vs trailer debate, in the case of this journey : more drag and weight but less weight and stress on the bike components, and more stability. And also easier accès to your stuff.
90% of road on a gravel bike... I would use a MTB. A lot more comfortable. For me, gravel bikes only make sense when doing half and half road and dirt trips. I mean, having drops is useless for a trip like that. It is nicer to have front shocks and wider tires, specially if the trip is many days long. Cheers
Please show us your tent, sleeping bag and mat bc. I cannot imagine for the life of me how to fit all if that into that tiny front bag!!!
Andy Van Bergen
Thank you, absolutely will look that up. Still in awe about that incredibly small size! 😉
@@Celisar1 Either very expensive equipment, or very specialised (if they knew the exact temperatures at night and so on, they don't over-prepare). Or both.
He said he does not need comfort in camp he sleeps on the ground and covers himself with leaves! As long as he has his cup he is alright!
He's lying, obviously.
Use a hammock if trees are common in your area, and weather and rules permit. Based on temperatures you might not need a mat and can deal with a thin sleeping bag
Love the masking effect at 2:16. That was really well done.
I'd last about an hour riding with someone who had an externally clipped metal mug rattling around on a gravel road.
agreed, it would also be full of dust every time you went to use it
@@jackdaniell5258 i was going to say the same thing
I have discovered that hanging the mug off the back of your bikepacking bike is some type of "status thing." I agree with the OP, I'd head out on my own if I had to listen to that thing rattle.
Maybe they’re trying to catch rain water? Otherwise it’s a dumb place for it.
yeah...and it seems like the best place to keep the mug away from dirt...All this "fashion" habits are super convenient...
I love the cycling videos whether they're for traveling advice or bike packing tips that are short and to the point. Thank you for keeping it with enough information to learn from in a short amount of time. :)
Kyrgyzstan is a fantastic place to travel. Never cycled there, but done plenty of hiking. Thanks for taking us along!
I am seriously considering packing a few of my important belongings, getting on my bike and just going. This is that time for me to leave everything and set out to re-discover my own happiness. It's been quite some time since I've had the time (open window) to explore my options and do something great. This year will be the one.
And then corona happened.
concise, straight to the point, beautiful setup, put through the paces in a super rough environment makes you expert enough for what I'm doing. great video exactly what bikepackers are looking to watch.
I am impressed you are able to put all your sleeping equipment in that small handlebar bag. Looking forward to read the longer piece.
@Andy Van Bergen cool setup not sure about the cup must be a trending thing lol there a million ways to pack ... that's what I love about bikepacking
That is the struggle, and a big reason why gravel bikes don't follow the traditional bike fit standards. Shorter stem, wider bars...very few tents packs actually between 42c bars. The wider and flared bars on the other hand do a much better job of it. Also the flare helps with shifting (irrelevant w/ electronic), and another overlooked aspect is that wider bars are more compliant and inherently have more flex!
@@josh33172 Get an UL tarp. That thing fits inside your clenched fist. zpacks.com/products/flat-tarp-7-x-9-w-8-loops
Where do I keep my sourdough starter I never go anywhere without it?
Crotch, definitely.
Up the Butler, put the sour in sour dough.
You socks contains all you need
Put it in your belly
First bike packing video I've seen where my sentiment about comfortable on the bike or in Camp was really clearly stated great video
Never watched this channel before but I love the editing.
As a wanna be cyclist, i devour bike riding vids and I especially enjoyed your video, thank you :)
I watch a lot of bike channels but I've never heard of yours until now when one of your videos popped up on my feed. Great video and I've already subscribed.
Very nice and to the point! Would like to see all your kit laid out that went in the packs, and also your overall impression of the bike, kit and riding. Thanks!
Great video! Good suggestions. I would love to do the silk road. Just finished bikepacking 827 miles from Key West Florida to South Carolina. Celebrated my 68th birthday on the trail.
I'd love to ride the silk road too!
@@nanciparoubek3256 Yes Nanci, it looks like a wonderful challenge!
I think the most important thing about bike pack is find nice place to spend night...
Its nice to see what people take on these trips, but you seldom see a video of the kit laid out then packed away in the bags. Done a few weeks in Kyrgyzstan and it was easy to see who was unsupported by the amount of gear carried due to the unpredictable weather.
Brilliant review/comments - I’ve seen lots of bike setups, etc - but never explained so well. Especially the “on the trail comfort” vs. “camp comfort”. Spot on, Andy !
"You can go to a 650b and mount a 1.5 inch tire which is absolutely huge." Poking holes in that, I just picked up a Salsa Journeyman drop bar bikepacking/adventure bike. It comes stock with 650b x 2.1 inch tires and can fit up to 2.2 inch.
perfect tips, straight forward and easily perceived .
Thanks for the tips! I'll be getting into bikepacking and making more vlogs about it as well. Cheers.
Nice tips there going to gradually dip my toes into bike packing. Cant wait cheers 👌
Great insight...i would still prefer side pannier bags and carrying a heavier load. You get used to it within a very short time thats its not really an issue. A Brooks saddle and gel bar tape takes care of the comfort...Afterall I'm touring not racing!
Why would you prefer heavier bags? Just prefer more luxuries? Bike packing bags mean you can travel further in a day
JS I've done it both ways: France with panniers and the Tour Aotearoa (google it) with seat pack, frame bag and front roll. Panniers are nicer to being able to get to stuff more easily; bike-packing gear better for going off the beaten track and down narrow trails (& narrow swing bridges). Horses for courses: what matters is being out there and enjoying it.
Panniers are great for the tarmac roads but on bumpy gravel I found the bike stiffens and you get all the impact, brooks saddle is a good shout though, B17
Great tips, Andy. 👌🏼
I always opt for maximum bike comfort and minimum camp comfort. Being hungry for me is part of the challenge. Seeing how minimally I can travel
Really want to get into bikepacking but coming from a bicyle touring experience the minimalism is daunting. And my touring setup was a hybrid of bikepacking with framebags mostly and I was half the weight of other tourers ive seen with full pannier setup. I would pack a shitload of chews and gels.
Why you didn't add the fact you all had a supporting vehicle? With those setups you can't survive on your own, not without enough food or a tent. And that's a basic! Great setup and editing :)
Novice Tip: Consider taking a 5-8 hour primitive survival class that covers the environment/region you ride in. This can save on load out weight and cost of gear when you can simply utilize your surroundings for shelter, water, fire, food, etc or just have the skills in case of emergency. Nothing like a little mental prep to take you on some awesome adventures.
So your tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag all fit in the handlebar bag? Wow.
I wish you listed the CAPACITY for each bag.
I just completed a 3 year trip w/one backpack 40 Liters (legal size for airplane carryon).
I used to have a handlebar bag when they first came out in the 80s, soon ditched it as the drag on it was incredible. Panniers are the way to go
Great setup, im thinking of downsizing and a setup like this is what im looking for.
I would not put ID or credit cards or big cash in any bag on the bike. If you are in a sketchy area, someone can steel your bag or even bike when your guard is down.
You look and sound like a pro. Thank u
2:45 Very informative but I would never leave cash, credit cards or passport on the bike, i rather have them on a pouch with me all the time :P
He doesn't leave the bike
@Andy Van Bergen But in an accident there likely would be. Best to keep your valuables on your person than on someone else.
I have the same setup and I love it!
I realized that you can pack a lot in little space. There isn’t lots of videos on bike packing, but there is videos of light weight hiking, so if you are bike pack you might only really need a med kit, tool kit and larger tent to keep you bike safe from weather and people. A lot of the those items can be split between the pack and the bike bags. This video is helpful ruclips.net/video/hQajaLTjL6o/видео.html
Very good ideas, Thank you very much
I'm hopefully going to cycle tour central Asia soon. Did you wild camp? Any problems with people or animals when camping?
we're running the trigger 38c - But you can get 1.5 inch tyre in there. "Which is massive" 38mm = 1.5 inches.
Every mountain biker laughed out loud when he said 1.5in was huge 😂. Great vid tho, loved it very helpful and entertaining.
I was looking at the "future shock" thing & had to rub my eyes, it looked like the top of the steerer tube was bouncing up & down! & here's me with my old air sprung forks....
for a gravel or roadie, that is really big
pleases tell me that this set up can ride how many days?i didn't see you bring food,what do you eat in these days?
lowan lam Food needs weight
Great vid, Andy. Just wondering how easy it was to take the water bottles out of their cages with the frame bag in the way.
is that saddlebag burra burra? specialized itself does not recommending to be use with carbon seatpost since the clamp gonna crush it
If you have fleet of support vehicles then perhaps you can carry as little as this.
exactly 😂
Cool! But where do you put your cameras, dron, etc?
In the support vehicle.
Very beautiful video and presentation.
I have been wondering what sort of bag set up I should get for my Norco Search, thanks Andy.
38c isn’t very wide and 1.5” isn’t an mtb tyre!
I am planning a trip with my MTB. I am not sure is it the best bicycle for long trips, but I do not have another bicycle. Can you give me some advice, regarding the gear and equipment? Is MTB capable for long trips, since you are using more "road" style bicycle? Thanks
Did you ride tubeless? I've been riding tubeless for a season now and while I love having more flats (especially no more pinches) I suffered a lot of random pressure loss on longer rides (a few days). I kind of like the safety feeling of just changing the tube instead of worring to find a bike shop with a compressor.
I would add two medium panniers to your front wheel...then you would have "Tripoding set up".
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I run front panniers a bar bag and rear rack for street shoes food and overflow, total weight with 2 water bottles is 55lbs. 48/32 rings 11/36 cassette. Thats about as light as I will go. Includes tent sleep bag and pad, jet boil, 2 spare tubes and tools, after ride clothes. Enough stuff for a tour but 30lbs lighter than a fully loaded touring bike
Cycling the Silk road in central Asia isn't a race. I don't get it why you try to bring as little and light weight as you did. It's a trip typically takes few weeks. High up the mountains the weather can be very unpredictable. It can snow even in the summer. And can drop to -10 to -15C at night. so you clothing and camping gears must take that into consideration. You're going to very remote areas. Saving a few kilogram is a big deal for racing. But it makes little sense for travelling.
Speak from my own experience. I cycled the Pamir highway two years ago.
@Andy Van Bergen Imagine someone watches your video and uses your guide as reference. Only find out the hard way the temperature drops to -15C when camping high up the mountain at night. I doubt your camping gears and sleeping bag can handle that kind of temperature.
Using a plane to get to the pamirs is for idiots...
@@spektrumB
If anyone goes bikepacking, hiking or whatnot and _only then, being there_ finds out the temperatures drop outside their comfort zone, they have no grounds to be there in the first place. That's no different than doing a subsaharan tour and wondering about all the sand.
Do your research, guys.
@@cy-one I just came back from Everest basecamp trek in Nepal. You will be surprised how many people bought "under-spec" sleeping bags with them. Sure, lodges supply blankets(thin one). But the temperature dropped to -20C at night when I was in Gokyo. And there was no heating in the room. It isn't hard to find information about the all these.
You underestimate how many people don't do their research before departing.
@Andy Van Bergen I cannot imagine why you would do such a trip in a group? Hard cycling for me is a solitary activity, not a social activity. I get that people have different preferences but don't you feel like such a tourist when you're traveling in a big gang?
I would clip some tt bars on for that long of a ride.
Sorry if my typing is bad.
You should realy mention the type of equipment that you pack. The tent that is briefly shown is quite clearly an ultra light tent. My own tent, that I use for bikepacking and backpacking has at least the same size as your front bag and ways just over 1500 grams (3.3 lb). And don't get me started on the sleeping bag...
For those with a much lower budget, packing will always be heavier and larger.
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Hi. I'm from Kyrgyzstan. Nice video about bikepacking! 👍 I also use bike for travel, but still don't know which packing is better)) And, how do u like our country?
Wow my country! 🇰🇬
Enjoyed the video! Keep it up :)
How much and what kind of bike maintenance tools do you carry? How many spare tubes? My concern would have been that those carbon-everywhere bikes are maintenance prima donnas.
@Andy Van Bergen Well, you certainly trust these frames more than I do. I've been riding Diverge Expert for about 3months now and already had a crack in the seatpost. Now all I can think of is what's next. There is absolutely no way I would take it on any kind of adventure.
in my experience touring bikes are the only option.... i practice bikepacking and you are always running to destiny to avoid hypothermia , dehydration ....etc...... you can´t carry enough stuff to be safe in bikepacking..
....
federico garcia -> Have U practiced Wim Hof Method breath work while touring ? I am on my 13th week (the Ice Man/Wim Hof)
Super helpful! I'm looking at a very similar set-up for a cross-Canada trip this summer. How much/what non-ride-snack food were you able to carry in your saddle bag?
Hey :) im going across Canada too. I'm still planning a date around work. When are you going?
Very good approach to your gear and who
At (0:13) you ride in aero position (but without handlebar extension) -- does your handlebar have some flat section that you can rest your hands like this? Or is this practice and taking some more risk?
Bidon - "Bee-don"
Skipped the part of hydration because of this.
Came here for this comment
Never heard of ‘em.
well, but thats how you should pronounce it, it is not an english word, i mean, dont you watch tour de france ?
He said Bidden. lol...Gotta love Australians.
Nice Specialized ad.
What is the word you’re saying for water bottles? I’m not familiar with the term. Thanks from an American (USA).
woolengrappler bidon
hi Andy, what's the best route to take on the silk road n what cost are we looking at? cheers
Where do you leave the box that you ship your bike on? And how do you get the bike back to your home?
No mention of how much or type of food...spare tires...spare tubes...tools...hygiene stuff...
best bike for touring? the Trek 820. steel frame, 26" tires, v-brakes. solid construction.
That is a tried and true bike for sure. But there are other options, depending on the type of tour. No need for a steel frame on a tour with sag support, or on an ultralight self-supported tour over smooth asphalt. For self-supported tours with heavier loads it would be great though.
Well, this video is not a set-up for touring. Bikepacking and touring aren't the same things. Completely different bikes, different geometry, different gear needs. That said; I don't think a steel frame is necessary for either. Steel fork yes, esp if self supported. But for touring esp, you're weight isn't even likely to be on the frame anyways, it'll be set over your wheels in your panniers. An Al frame will be perfectly fine with this, save you weight on climbs, and is more resistant to corrosion if you're anywhere near a coast or somewhere they salt roads in winter. 26 inch tires I agree with, if you're riding anywhere not North American, Europe or Japan. Disc brakes are fine maintenance wise, esp if you're willing to go mechanical rather than hydrolic. Run mech disc brakes on a frame that can do both rim or disc. There's plenty of frames that can do this.
What about tools, lights, spares, batteries, inner tubes...?
Good on ya Andy.. Great video!
Thank You good information!
I didn't caught you. You caught yourself. On the camera. Nice bike and setup.
Wow just what clothing do you have in there and how long are you going to be using it for ?
Super beitrag danke...
Do you recall the frame size of the black Diverge please ?
great video and editing!
Guys, I want to start setting up Bike packing, can you share which brands of bags you used? I see the specialized 'S' all over but if you can provide the names of the item GREAT. Thnx
I think the Pamir Highway is getting to popular. Is there no other small gravel roads to take thru the mountains?
Hi, using a Burley travoy I would be interested by your thoughts re: the bikepacking vs trailer debate, in the case of this journey : more drag and weight but less weight and stress on the bike components, and more stability. And also easier accès to your stuff.
Great idea
How do you fit the camping gear in the handlebar bag?
Snugly.
thank you.
Great bikepacking! Tube or tubeless?
Lovley video, but Wat if your bike got broken down i.e a punctured tire? Thnx
love it, thanks for sharing
Great info! What a trip. How many kms/miles....how many days???
Excellent synopsis
90% of road on a gravel bike... I would use a MTB. A lot more comfortable. For me, gravel bikes only make sense when doing half and half road and dirt trips. I mean, having drops is useless for a trip like that. It is nicer to have front shocks and wider tires, specially if the trip is many days long. Cheers
Cool water bottle with the skull design... what brand is it?
awesome tips! and cool shots as well
Just a boys weekendtrip. What the fuck are gloves going to do at altitude out of summer months.
Thanks for the video. Any chance you can post a list of the equipment?
@Andy Van Bergen look forward to it
Sosonarule, “people who hang stuff from the bags” in Romanian
great - I feel like giving it a go
Muito legal o vídeo!! Saudações dos ciclistas do Brasil!!
Nice! Why you picked a gravel bike instead of a mountain bike? Speed?
Sponsored lol
Great summary
✌✌ thank you