First time i am seeing your video i am a 23 years old , we have only one life and enjoying the life along with the life partner with same mindset is a precious thing, not everyone gets like this. Lovely couple ever don't worry god is with you
This is my dream for the past 30 years. After retirement, my son and I will pick up backpacks and travel around the world on bicycles. Because we also like travelling and cycling. Thank you for sharing the excellent travel experience when travelling through saharra.
Sound solidly built fixable. Have touring mountain bike Reynolds 653 tubing XT mostly. But have Grip shift with Magura Tomac brakes. Went from cantilever to hydraulics....WoW fully loaded fast as possible downhill, Awesome power. Never needed any work on brakes in five years of use. 😊
Accounts like this are the best part of RUclips. Thanks so much for the information, but more so the inspiration. Like him I’m kind of a big boy (at ~93kg) and had reservations about building up a touring bike. Happy to report that after watching this among other vids and researching, I’m happily on an all-purpose ride and on the road! Love from Vermont, USA
This is the best video about bicycle spec on RUclips. Your component choices are affordable and practical and I don't feel that you're pushing the latest and the greatest. Excellent rationale for all your component recommendations.
I am so impressed with your knowledge of bikes and its components. Necessity is the mother of all inventions. Learnt a lot and was frantically writing all the names of components so I can get them also.
Great to hear you found it useful! You can also find our full list of components here: nomadstrails.com/our-trip/gear-list/bicycles/ But we have since swapped our shifters for some retro 1980 shifters from Sachs 😊
Thank you for this video! It's very nice to listen to you explaining why you choose this or that choice you've made about your gear. I have a bicycle and I'm planning to adjust it for longer trips and your DIY attitude is a great inspiration!
I'm a beginner in touring bikes and your vids helps me a lot. Will try to travel all around my country the Philippines after I payed my school debt and have a budget for 2 years adventure. 😁
Hi guys I have also the brooks saddle and the marathon plus tour tires,Peyman you have the same saddle as me mine it`s the black one.All you might need is the Gates belt drive system. Shamino Alfine back hub for a almost maintance free ride.
Hello, Thank you for the Suggestions Michael 😊🙌 we ever tried internal hub or gate belt drive , we might do it one day but that will be in only Europe. to be honest derailleur setup works perfectly well for touring ,These is zero problem with it, we never felt a need to upgrade it. We clean the drive train and once a week and it takes few minutes and we really enjoy of do it 😅 also spare parts are available world wide for derailleur system. This is a huge huge factor for us in order to choice the equipment. Other cyclist had problem finding number a simple 11Alen key in Congo for fixing their bicycle after 3days they gave up and have to file down the number 12 allen key to 11. Image if we want to fix something in gate belt drive or internal hub in Africa. That will be hard work.
@@NomadsTrails yes but so far the belt drive will not fall off or stretch or break,you will have to buy a bike that has the internal hub and belt drive .Now it`s winter time now so I ride all winter long with no problems ,just another option.
@@michaelmatthews4096 happy to hear has been working well and thanks for the info 😊 Now it is close to 2years we are on the road and as I mentioned we really haven't had any problem with chain and derailuer system and very happy with it 😊
ok i have watched other bicycle world travel video but so far you guys are, in mu opinion on the overboard side. You build the bike from pieces litterally down to the spokes. i look forward to more uploads from you crazy people!
Hi, thank you! :) we try to think practical and avoid unnecessary and complicated technology and if the old designs works perfect why should we upgrade! it is just unnecessary use of resources 😊
Hello Nomad's Trails: Thank you for this great video about good touring bicycle equipment. Good rides for another 9 years!:-) I'm riding up to 30'000 kilometers a year alldays and touring on a regular bike. I've had more or less all components/group sets from Shimano. Tourney, Altus, Acera, Alivio, Deore, LX, XT and XTR. Also: Sora, Claris, Tiagra, 105, Ultegra and Dura-Ace. Only the "Revoshifter" fell apart, but besides of that no issues. If one is passionate about bicycle parts, one has to have Shimano XTR. It is very, very good. But for example the rear derailleur costs 10 times more as the Altus one - and is not 10 times better. If one wants to do many, many kilometers: the more steel is on the parts, the longer it lasts. Crank sets: Especially the cheap ones from Shimano (Altus, Acera, Alivio and so on) with steel chainrings last forever. Bottom brackets: SKF 600 series is great, but costs around EURO 150,-, but I've never had an issuse with the shimano ones: BB-UN55, 26 and 100, which are way less expensive. Do I have the choice, I don't put Octalink or Hollowtech II. Or Hollowtech II with a bottom bracket from Chris King, Hope etc.. But the standard ones, the 4 edge bottom bracket, are just great compared to the price. Hubs: Shimano hubs are fine, from the cheapest to the highest. I ride the cheap ones. Inside the hubs is more or less the same. Once there are well greased and adjusted, they roll and roll and.... Brakes: V-Brakes are the best. Everything counted: price, brake power, reliability, durability and maintenance. Cantilevers work good too, but the adjustment can be complicated. The brake power of disc brakes is super, but in general too many issues. Derailleurs rear and front : From the cheapest to the most expensive all Shimano one work fine. I prefer 7 or 8 speed (cassette, chainrings, chain..), because it lasts way longer than 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 speed. It is more durable. I swear on Shimanos HG 40 7/8 speed chain. Enough grease and oil on parts like the chain, the cassette, the chainrings, the wheels of the rear derailleur are very important. Motorex is the best grease and oil that I know. Rims: Ryde Sputnik or Andra 30 or 40 are the best ones. The tyre Schwalbe Marathon Plus is all in all the best for me. But: The good old normal Marathon made almost 20'000 kilometer, the new Marathon Plus ones wear out at about 3'000 kilometers. Schwalbe might have found out that the most of the customers do the 3'00 kilometers in years. So it works for the majority of the customers. Schwalbe tubes are the best in my opinion. Rohloff and Pinon are fantastic! But who really needs it? Shimanos derailleur systems work great. For one Rohloff or Pinion one can buy many, many, many Shimano parts. If you wanna go uphill, you need the right gear, for example 22 teeth chain ring front, 34 teeth rear. Or 32 t. front, 52 t. rear. The right gear (22x34, 32x52 t.) is very important, the group set is not so important. Cycling is not about group sets and parts, the most important thing is that you pedal as much as you can. It doesn't matter if you have Tourney or Dura-Ace on your bicycle as long as you go cycling. The whole discussion about bicycle parts is extremely overrated. One can experience good tours and rides on a bicycle for EURO 600,- with Shimano Acera on it, no problem. If you wanna do something good for your body and soul, if you wanna lose weight, burn fat, get muscles and a good strong heart and see the beauty of the world, then go cycling. It is one of the best activities and sports that you can do. Avoid E-Bikes, because no body training on a E-Bike. You just betray yourself. Stay away from it. And you don't safe the energy and the resources of the world. You just create new problems with the batteries, the recycling and the exploiting of the resources. If you wanna do an effective-efficient training, then cycle uphill on a normal bicycle. You breath, you sweat, your pulse goes higher - all very good for your body. And: You get mentally fit. Nomad' Trails, you are a very great inspiration!
Hello Angelo, thank you so much for your useful comment and sharing your idea with us. it was very nice to read your comment, a lots of good informations! with 100% agree with your idea about Bottom Bracket! 😊🙌🏽
I can't even ride a bike, but I love watching both of you and your wonderful travels. I applaud your knowledge of all the components of your bikes. You are both brilliant!! Thank you for sharing your life with me. I am disabled (spine) so I don't get around too good. I know what titanium is....I have artificial joints, a titanium cage in my spine. Body hardware I can tell you stories about. LOL I have a titanium internal pain pump in my left lower abdomen and a titanium battery in my left hip that runs my internal spinal cord stimulator. Those to components help me with my daily pain. Take good care of your spine and joints. Blessings from above!! ❤😀
Thank you so so much for sharing your story, it means a lot to us❤️We are very happy you enjoy our videos and find them interesting😊We are sorry to hear about your pain and challenges. But also fascinating to hear the ways that technology can help you! We hope you are having a great day! Love from Senegal❤️
Hey Matilda and Payman, just found from your trip plans you planning to cycle alongside of Australian eastern coast hopefully sometimes soon after lifting the Covid-19 restrictions. Happy to be your tour when you arrive here in Aus and cycling together. Meantime keep being safe and healthy during these tough days. Moji
Wow - just stumbled onto your channel and I am impressed! It's rare that bike touring channels geek out so much on bike details. You both seem very knowledagble. Love it! I'm mashing the subscribe button! 😀
King headset and Acera cranks... never thought I'd see a bike with both those at the same time, lol, in all fairness, if the cranks work they work. I have to say: nice rigs and great choice of shifters and gearing - those friction shifters are bullet proof - I've done the same thing on my own touring bikes. Best wishes!
I like that you learn't wheel building as well as building up your bikes. So important that you can fix your bikes on the road, especially where you're riding. Are your tyres a challenge to get on and off the rims? Are you experiencing any pain in the neck, arms, wrists or butt with the position you ride in?
Hi, thank you Stuart 😊, Wheel building is a art like painting, we really love it. There is so many small details which is so much fun to put all of those together. No we don't have problem with taking tires off and putting it on the rim But off course it is always a challenge to push shcwalbe marrathon plus tour tires out of the Rim Equality , we have tried all the tricks we know and suggested but this is very small so you don't feel it if you don't cycle over 30km/h. No we don't have any pain, bike fit are pretty good. But Peyman's frame is slightly in big side for him but unfortunately VSF don't offer slightly smaller frame than this. But this is not a problem with the adjustment we have made 😊
Peyman and Matilda, wow, very impressive creativity and knowledge went into the selection of your framesets, components, and accessories to meet the needs of your grueling touring! Thank you for this excellent information!
I fucking love this video. I love seeing and hearing about all the details, I love seeing how you've both customized your bikes to your needs and preferences. I love seeing your bikes worn and dirty, just the way they look like when they are actually being used.
Wonderfully eccentric Finnish couple, but behind the oddball mannerisms you can see there's a steely determination and focus. Good luck to these impressive individuals.
Well done you both. This is hardcore bikepacking! Pls do vlogs as it would let everyone to understand how fun and adventurous what you doing is. You deserve sponsors as you'd be using the stuff they send through rigorous conditions.
@@clacclackerson3678 you are totally right, idea of bike packing is to go for short trips and keep the weight low. Also cycling off road is easier with bikepacking set up because of the low weight and the way weight is balanced on the bike. 😊
Thumbs up for your choice of bikes and components, all good practical economical with decent performance. With a disc brake bikes you are carrying significantly more weight, more to go wrong.
Great to have a closer look at your amazing bikes, thank you. That bit of wood you put under your stand in sandy grounds in Australia is called a wombat, mostly used by touring motorcyclists, but same deal. Air Zounds are great, and I like the way our hang yours. I will employ this method and free up my bottle holder. St,.ay upright and look forwards to your next instalment. Love from Australia.
you are most welcome!😊 thank you for info about Wombat! we will use it from now on👌🏽, we also really love Air zounds, they are good for getting Animals out of the road. love back from Senegal😊
Thanks for the detailed info on each part. I love that you built the bikes yourselves. And, I’m hopeful that 9 years from now I’m watching your video about how the bikes have endured!
I just caught your video..n immediately subscribed..both of u are good in bike mechanics..so that certainly helps a lot..Happy touring n keep us informed..
Excellent video. I have just found your channel. You both are delightful to watch and do an excellent job describing your touring bikes and the setup you have. I look forward to your adventures.
i have no interest in touring the world on a bike but it was fascinating to watch this video. really quite good role models for taking what you love seriously
I am a new sub from this video. Of all the bikes I have seen on RUclips this is the most practical one ever. Great work. Looking forward to seeing more from your family. Thumbs up from Kentucky mountains U.S.A
A great description of all parts of touring bike. Really like it. Definitely useful for everybody who want to tour long distance. As said any bike will do for small trips.
...loads of really great stuff here. Just finished my 6000k (Camping wild) around the Iberian Peninsula and a bit of Morocco, too. I actually found that a 3-4ft piece of bamboo comes in handy as a stand, and also a good tent peg! Baby wipes were a great essential, too. My bike(Bikes) were all very cheap at $150. But I agree that a bike seat is essential, and make sure you lock it to the bike. Helmet is another essential, and many cyclist wear a base ball cap as well, underneath...Always stock up on water. At least 3 litres before the journey. And try setting off earlier. Especially around winter time. A solar pannel is a real must, so too, internet access. Usually cheap in many places...Of use Decathlon, Mc Donalds, etc. They also have great baby changing rooms in them to have a full body wash. I tended to eat lots of baguettes with spreads such as humus, pate, cheese and offcourse tomato. But don't put the tomato/cucumber etc in until the last minute to avoid being soggy. Another great item is tinned fish, peanut butter and a tube of fizzy Multi vit' tablets...
Awesome stuff! We are pulling for you guys from Phoenix Arizona! This series is fantastic and my whole family is watching and you have inspired me to get the Surly Disc Trucker and train for a long ride. Stay safe you two!!!
Greetings from Finland to you two :-D Nice bikes you have. That 9 year touring plan is really not a tour anymore, but a life choice (not a bad one). Take care and have fun on your travels. I will definitely start following your adventures now. Hauskaa reissua!
Nice bikes Peyman and Matilda. Love how you did your own modifications to some of the parts. If you are ever in Myanmar please do let us know. My wife and I are also love bike touring. We took weeks reading through blogs, watching vids like your to customise ours. We have had them for several months and have done about 4,000kms with no issues except flat tires.
Very good choice for vsf fm tx400. Best touring bike someone could have. The bike builds like a tank apart from the magura h33 braking system. Clever of you that you've chanced it to v-brake. Thanx for sharing these great videos. Goodluck!!
That is so nice to see! Thanks for that Video! I have been on many Tours throughout my life but the longest has been for 4 weeks, sleeping unders the stars, snow, clouds or rain, every night. My bike looked used after a couple of days but i could not reach that very very cool "MadMax-Look" in this relatively short period of time. Your Solutions are easy and impressing. I wish you all the best! PS: You asked for the Opionion and I agree with you! Especially the shifting: Frictionshifters are so universal and fitting on all things you can find if you have to replace something in emergency without beeing able to buy top of the range stuff. The racks are not the easyest but its more important to set on reliability and I think the more stuff you carry on the bike the less important it gets if the bike weighs 1 or 2 kilogram more. The only thing i never coped with were Butterflybars. I often went on my journeys with dropbar and wehen i chose a flatbar I always used Ergongrips and in the middle extra horns to have alternative grips but that is a matter of taste and personal prefernce. Brakes with cables are easy to repair as well! No hydraulic brakes abroad!....
Nomad's trails! Great video. I recently found your channel and am looking forward to "catching up." Peyman - my wife Janet and I met you in Rovaniemi, Finland in 2014. You were running around looking for bike panniers at the time. Look at you now! You guys are experts at bike touring. You and Matilda really know bikes well: like the friction shifters - that is a very good idea. We just had a derailleur break and had to overnight a 9 speed... but with your system, we could have purchased anything. And I even learned some gear tips from you guys (I like the bicycle tube over the USB port, for example). I like your clickstand system too; never saw that before. Looking forward to catching up on your series! Hope we meet again!
Hello Brian😊, thank you! i remember very well when we met, you and Janet were riding a red Canondale tandom, i remember we suppose to meet in Switzerland but i couldn't make it on time😅 but defiantly we will catch up at some point again, small world! happy to hear you find the video useful, we keep in touch ,see you brother!🙌🏽❤️
Nice informative video, thanks for sharing... please make a video showing what gear you carry and use, such as clothing, camping gear, cooking equipment, cleaning stuff for clothing, etc. thank you. Safe travels!
I just discovered you channel and I am in the process of bindge watching. Thank you for sharing your travels and adventures. Best of luck and well wishes on your travels.
Really enjoy your videos....I like the click stands, but they don’t seem to be available in UK , so I cut a Hazel stick with a V end and it works fine, also free and easy to replace . Enjoy your travels, wherever you’re at right now XX
Great video folks, thanks for sharing your experiences with those of us who are still are looking to get out there and travel the world by bicycle. Be safe!
Really enjoy your riding adventure 👍 stay safe both of you🙏👍 I convinced to subscribe you’re vlog thru you’re determination to travel the world... you’re both amazing 👍 Continue discovering the worlds wonder❤️👍
You asked about your audience experience…Well, I think you both are amazing and love your bikes! I have dreams to tour, but currently just use a bike to commute. Equipment is different, but have subscribed and hope to hear more of your adventures together.
Very sensible choice of equipment, although the bikes must weigh a ton! Well done too for not getting sucked into the rat-race and living a more meaningful life. One day, I'll sell up and do it. One day....😁
thank you, we prefer Simple, durable and common components. our bikes should weight between 20 to 22kg, we never did weight it on scale. it is not that difficult to go for what you love in life, it might look and sounds difficult some times because this is a new way of life and it is not that comfortable and what will happen is not predictable. we hope you do what you love soon!😊
Love your positive energy!! Simplicity is king, I've had V-brakes, canti-brakes and last years hydraulic disc brakes. My experience has been V-brakes = no fuzz. Canti = medium-fuzz and the modern hydraulic is just requiring lots of maintenance. Same thing with the wheels. My old 26" stayed true. Same can't be said for any of the 28" on my cyclocross bikes. You made me want to go bikepacking :-)
Lots of good choices there (SON, marathons, nice frames, brooks and various things optimised for availability/durability. The only thing that surprised me was square-taper BB. Did you pick that in order to have cup+cone bearings? These days I'd use a hollowtech crank/BB as they are stiffer, wider, and no problem with crankline varying due to different tapers/BBs. But I guess square taper is more available in African bike shops? The other thing I can recommend for touring is the forumslader charger. Very nice and versatile bit of kit, that lives inside the headset (and has a waterproof/stainless USB socket). I like that stand - not seen that before, but does look like a handy touring item. One last thing - why is nearly everything on your bikes covered in velcro or inner tube?
Wow amazing video, I’ve just finished building a surly disc trucker, you Teo are so luck to have each other to travel with, looks amazing 😉 nice set ups to
Hey guys just found your channel. Very interesting video. Wish I had put as much thought into my bike as you have into yours when I went travelling. Just subscibed so I guess I better go back and watch your videos from the start!
Thanks for those quality information. It will help me on building my own bike. Im also planning a long term Biking trip on the western african route like you did.
@@NomadsTrails Now you & Matilda can get some much needed rest in the Gambia! I've subscribed. I LOVE all of your videos! Take care, stay safe & I'll be donating soon.
Very informative and interesting video. Be interesting to hear what, if anything, you started out with and then got rid of as your journey progressed. Carrying extra weight needlessly must be tiring. Loving the journey and your ongoing adventures. 😎
Thank you, happy to hear you found the video interesting! That is a great topic, yes indeed there are some equipment we have swapped and some we would choose differently if we were to choose now. We will try to make something on this subject soon 😊
I've riden over a thousand km in the netherlands and Italy with my EUR 250 secondhand dutch Gazelle and no problems so far (yeah, maybe a bit too heavy for italian mountains...). But I understand that for the trip you're in the choice of the bike and equipment is diferent. Miss your videos guys!!
Hi, thanks for your comment. we are editing a new Vlog right now. your totally right, you can cycle with a cheap bicycle and tour no problem, especially old mountains bikes are great. it is not about buying new and expensive equipment at all. we also have been touring in Srilanka with local mountains bike ( 80€) with zero problem for a 1000km. but as you mentioned it is really handy for trip like hours if we have durable bicycles, but still i need to say with a cheaper 26 wheel bicycle for sure you can cycle around the world!😊🙌🏽
@@NomadsTrails Nice to hear a new Vlog is coming!! Dutch Gazelle bikes are actually sturdy, heavy citybikes, good for riding in the plain terrain or small hills (typical dutch terrain) but terrible when it comes to mountains, I mean slops over 5%... and I faced some 16% slopes in the Italian Apenines... heavy loaded... yeah a lot of pushing the bike uphill. How's the terrain in Srilanka by the way? Thanks for taking the time to reply to my comment, looking forward to your next Vlog! Good luck and take care.
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First time i am seeing your video i am a 23 years old , we have only one life and enjoying the life along with the life partner with same mindset is a precious thing, not everyone gets like this. Lovely couple ever don't worry god is with you
This is my dream for the past 30 years. After retirement, my son and I will pick up backpacks and travel around the world on bicycles. Because we also like travelling and cycling. Thank you for sharing the excellent travel experience when travelling through saharra.
Had to sub, cause your awsome ❣️
Sound solidly built fixable. Have touring mountain bike Reynolds 653 tubing XT mostly. But have Grip shift with Magura Tomac brakes. Went from cantilever to hydraulics....WoW fully loaded fast as possible downhill, Awesome power. Never needed any work on brakes in five years of use. 😊
very good bicycle adventure tour
Accounts like this are the best part of RUclips. Thanks so much for the information, but more so the inspiration. Like him I’m kind of a big boy (at ~93kg) and had reservations about building up a touring bike. Happy to report that after watching this among other vids and researching, I’m happily on an all-purpose ride and on the road!
Love from Vermont, USA
most welcome! good luck with the building process it is a good fun!😊
This is the best video about bicycle spec on RUclips. Your component choices are affordable and practical and I don't feel that you're pushing the latest and the greatest. Excellent rationale for all your component recommendations.
thank you Neil, we are happy to hear the video could transfer our idea!😊
I am so impressed with your knowledge of bikes and its components. Necessity is the mother of all inventions. Learnt a lot and was frantically writing all the names of components so I can get them also.
Great to hear you found it useful! You can also find our full list of components here: nomadstrails.com/our-trip/gear-list/bicycles/
But we have since swapped our shifters for some retro 1980 shifters from Sachs 😊
"Know thyself." And your bike. Great video! I still don't know how to repair a spoke so these kind of videos are very helpful, thanks
Thank you for this video! It's very nice to listen to you explaining why you choose this or that choice you've made about your gear. I have a bicycle and I'm planning to adjust it for longer trips and your DIY attitude is a great inspiration!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😄🙌🏽
I'm a beginner in touring bikes and your vids helps me a lot. Will try to travel all around my country the Philippines after I payed my school debt and have a budget for 2 years adventure. 😁
Hi guys I have also the brooks saddle and the marathon plus tour tires,Peyman you have the same saddle as me mine it`s the black one.All you might need is the Gates belt drive system. Shamino Alfine back hub for a almost maintance free ride.
Hello, Thank you for the Suggestions Michael 😊🙌 we ever tried internal hub or gate belt drive , we might do it one day but that will be in only Europe. to be honest derailleur setup works perfectly well for touring ,These is zero problem with it, we never felt a need to upgrade it. We clean the drive train and once a week and it takes few minutes and we really enjoy of do it 😅 also spare parts are available world wide for derailleur system. This is a huge huge factor for us in order to choice the equipment. Other cyclist had problem finding number a simple 11Alen key in Congo for fixing their bicycle after 3days they gave up and have to file down the number 12 allen key to 11. Image if we want to fix something in gate belt drive or internal hub in Africa. That will be hard work.
@@NomadsTrails yes but so far the belt drive will not fall off or stretch or break,you will have to buy a bike that has the internal hub and belt drive .Now it`s winter time now so I ride all winter long with no problems ,just another option.
@@michaelmatthews4096 happy to hear has been working well and thanks for the info 😊 Now it is close to 2years we are on the road and as I mentioned we really haven't had any problem with chain and derailuer system and very happy with it 😊
@@michaelmatthews4096 off course it is always good to have options 🙌
ok i have watched other bicycle world travel video but so far you guys are, in mu opinion on the overboard side. You build the bike from pieces litterally down to the spokes. i look forward to more uploads from you crazy people!
Thanks!😊
really like this video, the thoughtfulness behind using every single component... thank you for taking the time to share!
Thanks for your comment, we are happy to hear you liked the video!😊
You guys fantastic! And your tips, tricks are worth of gold!😊
It's funny to see how there are comments that give such importance to the price of the components. I love your way of understanding cycling!
Hi, thank you! :) we try to think practical and avoid unnecessary and complicated technology and if the old designs works perfect why should we upgrade! it is just unnecessary use of resources 😊
Thanks for the bicycle run down. You all are bicycle experts. This was all good information because I bicycle tour but just in the States. Om!
Very nice bikes. It is fun to see how Matilda caught the Indian accent. Bon voyage!
😂😂, interesting Matilda has never been in India and Peyman is not from there. But good to know 😅🙌
Hello Nomad's Trails:
Thank you for this great video about good touring bicycle equipment.
Good rides for another 9 years!:-)
I'm riding up to 30'000 kilometers a year alldays and touring on a regular bike. I've had more or less all components/group sets from Shimano. Tourney, Altus, Acera, Alivio, Deore, LX, XT and XTR. Also: Sora, Claris, Tiagra, 105, Ultegra and Dura-Ace. Only the "Revoshifter" fell apart, but besides of that no issues.
If one is passionate about bicycle parts, one has to have Shimano XTR. It is very, very good. But for example the rear derailleur costs 10 times more as the Altus one - and is not 10 times better.
If one wants to do many, many kilometers: the more steel is on the parts, the longer it lasts.
Crank sets: Especially the cheap ones from Shimano (Altus, Acera, Alivio and so on) with steel chainrings last forever.
Bottom brackets: SKF 600 series is great, but costs around EURO 150,-, but I've never had an issuse with the shimano ones: BB-UN55, 26 and 100, which are way less expensive.
Do I have the choice, I don't put Octalink or Hollowtech II. Or Hollowtech II with a bottom bracket from Chris King, Hope etc..
But the standard ones, the 4 edge bottom bracket, are just great compared to the price.
Hubs: Shimano hubs are fine, from the cheapest to the highest. I ride the cheap ones. Inside the hubs is more or less the same. Once there are well greased and adjusted, they roll and roll and....
Brakes: V-Brakes are the best. Everything counted: price, brake power, reliability, durability and maintenance. Cantilevers work good too, but the adjustment can be complicated.
The brake power of disc brakes is super, but in general too many issues.
Derailleurs rear and front : From the cheapest to the most expensive all Shimano one work fine.
I prefer 7 or 8 speed (cassette, chainrings, chain..), because it lasts way longer than 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 speed. It is more durable. I swear on Shimanos HG 40 7/8 speed chain.
Enough grease and oil on parts like the chain, the cassette, the chainrings, the wheels of the rear derailleur are very important. Motorex is the best grease and oil that I know.
Rims: Ryde Sputnik or Andra 30 or 40 are the best ones.
The tyre Schwalbe Marathon Plus is all in all the best for me. But: The good old normal Marathon made almost 20'000 kilometer, the new Marathon Plus ones wear out at about 3'000 kilometers. Schwalbe might have found out that the most of the customers do the 3'00 kilometers in years. So it works for the majority of the customers.
Schwalbe tubes are the best in my opinion.
Rohloff and Pinon are fantastic! But who really needs it? Shimanos derailleur systems work great. For one Rohloff or Pinion one can buy many, many, many Shimano parts.
If you wanna go uphill, you need the right gear, for example 22 teeth chain ring front, 34 teeth rear. Or 32 t. front, 52 t. rear.
The right gear (22x34, 32x52 t.) is very important, the group set is not so important.
Cycling is not about group sets and parts, the most important thing is that you pedal as much as you can. It doesn't matter if you have Tourney or Dura-Ace on your bicycle as long as you go cycling.
The whole discussion about bicycle parts is extremely overrated. One can experience good tours and rides on a bicycle for EURO 600,- with Shimano Acera on it, no problem.
If you wanna do something good for your body and soul, if you wanna lose weight, burn fat, get muscles and a good strong heart and see the beauty of the world, then go cycling.
It is one of the best activities and sports that you can do.
Avoid E-Bikes, because no body training on a E-Bike. You just betray yourself. Stay away from it.
And you don't safe the energy and the resources of the world. You just create new problems with the batteries, the recycling and the exploiting of the resources.
If you wanna do an effective-efficient training, then cycle uphill on a normal bicycle. You breath, you sweat, your pulse goes higher - all very good for your body. And: You get mentally fit.
Nomad' Trails, you are a very great inspiration!
Hello Angelo, thank you so much for your useful comment and sharing your idea with us. it was very nice to read your comment, a lots of good informations! with 100% agree with your idea about Bottom Bracket! 😊🙌🏽
Which Bike Frame better Steel or Alloy?
Steel lasts forever. It's comfortable. Welding is easy, if it would be damaged. I definitely recommend steel.
Inspiring info. Thx.
I can't even ride a bike, but I love watching both of you and your wonderful travels. I applaud your knowledge of all the components of your bikes. You are both brilliant!! Thank you for sharing your life with me. I am disabled (spine) so I don't get around too good. I know what titanium is....I have artificial joints, a titanium cage in my spine. Body hardware I can tell you stories about. LOL
I have a titanium internal pain pump in my left lower abdomen and a titanium battery in my left hip that runs my internal spinal cord stimulator. Those to components help me with my daily pain. Take good care of your spine and joints. Blessings from above!! ❤😀
Thank you so so much for sharing your story, it means a lot to us❤️We are very happy you enjoy our videos and find them interesting😊We are sorry to hear about your pain and challenges. But also fascinating to hear the ways that technology can help you!
We hope you are having a great day! Love from Senegal❤️
@@NomadsTrails , Thank you for your kindness. ❤🦋🌹
Also tell us about how u guys do safety ....
You have got all the practical knowledge of your bicycles.
Wish you a safe and happy cycling.
Hey Matilda and Payman, just found from your trip plans you planning to cycle alongside of Australian eastern coast hopefully sometimes soon after lifting the Covid-19 restrictions. Happy to be your tour when you arrive here in Aus and cycling together. Meantime keep being safe and healthy during these tough days. Moji
These guys clearly know what it is to have a passion. You're both awesome.
Thank you! We really love what we are doing!😊
Wow - just stumbled onto your channel and I am impressed! It's rare that bike touring channels geek out so much on bike details. You both seem very knowledagble. Love it! I'm mashing the subscribe button! 😀
Wow, thanks! Welcome aboard 🤗
King headset and Acera cranks... never thought I'd see a bike with both those at the same time, lol, in all fairness, if the cranks work they work. I have to say: nice rigs and great choice of shifters and gearing - those friction shifters are bullet proof - I've done the same thing on my own touring bikes. Best wishes!
Thanks 😊 Yes it might seem odd, but cheap doesn't have to mean poor quality! But the Dura Ace shifters we had to replace (see our lates vlog) 😕
I like that you learn't wheel building as well as building up your bikes. So important that you can fix your bikes on the road, especially where you're riding. Are your tyres a challenge to get on and off the rims? Are you experiencing any pain in the neck, arms, wrists or butt with the position you ride in?
Hi, thank you Stuart 😊, Wheel building is a art like painting, we really love it. There is so many small details which is so much fun to put all of those together. No we don't have problem with taking tires off and putting it on the rim But off course it is always a challenge to push shcwalbe marrathon plus tour tires out of the Rim Equality , we have tried all the tricks we know and suggested but this is very small so you don't feel it if you don't cycle over 30km/h. No we don't have any pain, bike fit are pretty good. But Peyman's frame is slightly in big side for him but unfortunately VSF don't offer slightly smaller frame than this. But this is not a problem with the adjustment we have made 😊
Peyman and Matilda, wow, very impressive creativity and knowledge went into the selection of your framesets, components, and accessories to meet the needs of your grueling touring! Thank you for this excellent information!
thank you Bruin, it was an interesting and fun puzzle and we are very happy with the result.🙌🏽
This channel is an absolute gem.
Fantastic choices. Well done! Enjoy your trip.
Very inspiring people. I love the way you engage with the local population wherever you travel. Wonderful videos. Best of luck on your travels. Xx
I fucking love this video. I love seeing and hearing about all the details, I love seeing how you've both customized your bikes to your needs and preferences. I love seeing your bikes worn and dirty, just the way they look like when they are actually being used.
Thank you Niklas!✌✌
Wonderfully eccentric Finnish couple, but behind the oddball mannerisms you can see there's a steely determination and focus. Good luck to these impressive individuals.
Thank you 😊❤️🙌🏾
Well done you both. This is hardcore bikepacking! Pls do vlogs as it would let everyone to understand how fun and adventurous what you doing is.
You deserve sponsors as you'd be using the stuff they send through rigorous conditions.
thank you!😊 , we have Vlog on our You Tube channel, we publish at least 1 Vlog per country , hope you enjoy of it!
Is this bikepacking or bike tourin?. Don't the bikepackers keep their gear to a minimum and only do short trips?
@@clacclackerson3678 😞 so there's a difference? Thanks for the enlightenment!
@@clacclackerson3678 you are totally right, idea of bike packing is to go for short trips and keep the weight low. Also cycling off road is easier with bikepacking set up because of the low weight and the way weight is balanced on the bike. 😊
Very, very informative, I like it, very professionnal presentation...you go directly to the point. Best!
We appreciate that, happy you liked it! 🙌🏾
Big thanks to you Peyman and Matilda.
This video guides me to collect my bike for making a long trip insha-allah.
Good luck on your travels!
Ya'll crazy, but for some strange reason I love you both!
Haha I might have to agree😅Love to you too from Senegal!
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I really appreciate your choice and creativity.
Thumbs up for your choice of bikes and components, all good practical economical with decent performance. With a disc brake bikes you are carrying significantly more weight, more to go wrong.
Great to have a closer look at your amazing bikes, thank you. That bit of wood you put under your stand in sandy grounds in Australia is called a wombat, mostly used by touring motorcyclists, but same deal. Air Zounds are great, and I like the way our hang yours. I will employ this method and free up my bottle holder. St,.ay upright and look forwards to your next instalment. Love from Australia.
you are most welcome!😊 thank you for info about Wombat! we will use it from now on👌🏽, we also really love Air zounds, they are good for getting Animals out of the road. love back from Senegal😊
@@NomadsTrails thanks, can't wait to get out there you guys are inspirational. Life is good.
Thanks for the detailed info on each part. I love that you built the bikes yourselves. And, I’m hopeful that 9 years from now I’m watching your video about how the bikes have endured!
Thank you, yes we will definitely make a video like that one day!😁
I loved watching your video. The first gear review I’ve watched all the way through and felt like I learned a lot from it.
i love both... so much... because both are enjoying their life
I just caught your video..n immediately subscribed..both of u are good in bike mechanics..so that certainly helps a lot..Happy touring n keep us informed..
Thanks so much, happy to hear we could be helpful😊
Excellent video. I have just found your channel. You both are delightful to watch and do an excellent job describing your touring bikes and the setup you have. I look forward to your adventures.
Thank you, happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Welcome aboard our adventures!🙌🏾
Hello you just popped into my feed I'm very happy about that. I look forward to following your adventures.
thank you Roland. you are warmly welcome to our channel!😊
i have no interest in touring the world on a bike but it was fascinating to watch this video.
really quite good role models for taking what you love seriously
thank you Allan!😊🙌🏽
That's so awesome. You both are so knowledgeable... Kudos.. Have an awesome journey
I am a new sub from this video. Of all the bikes I have seen on RUclips this is the most practical one ever. Great work. Looking forward to seeing more from your family. Thumbs up from Kentucky mountains U.S.A
you are welcome to Join us!❤️😊
Nicely done. Like your personal modifications. Impressive adventure and (especially) chronicling. Be safe.
Thank you! 😊🙌🏽
A great description of all parts of touring bike. Really like it. Definitely useful for everybody who want to tour long distance. As said any bike will do for small trips.
thank you , happy to hear the video is useful! greeting from Senegal!😊
Hello from the Basque Country! Top 10 touring channel. Amazing.
You guys are no joke..... Wow... thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much for sharing the specs of your bike and ideas why you choose those parts, regards and God Bless on your rides👍👍👍👍👍
You are most welcome!😊
I'm a distance biker - and I really appreciated the information that you provided. Well done :)
Fantastic review...I am really looking forward to watching your new videos
Thanks so much!
...loads of really great stuff here. Just finished my 6000k (Camping wild) around the Iberian Peninsula and a bit of Morocco, too. I actually found that a 3-4ft piece of bamboo comes in handy as a stand, and also a good tent peg! Baby wipes were a great essential, too. My bike(Bikes) were all very cheap at $150. But I agree that a bike seat is essential, and make sure you lock it to the bike. Helmet is another essential, and many cyclist wear a base ball cap as well, underneath...Always stock up on water. At least 3 litres before the journey. And try setting off earlier. Especially around winter time. A solar pannel is a real must, so too, internet access. Usually cheap in many places...Of use Decathlon, Mc Donalds, etc. They also have great baby changing rooms in them to have a full body wash. I tended to eat lots of baguettes with spreads such as humus, pate, cheese and offcourse tomato. But don't put the tomato/cucumber etc in until the last minute to avoid being soggy. Another great item is tinned fish, peanut butter and a tube of fizzy Multi vit' tablets...
Many great tips! Hope you enjoyed your travels 🙌🏽
It is an inspiritional story of both of you. Loved to watch your video. Keep it up.
thank you Sanjeev!😊
Awesome stuff! We are pulling for you guys from Phoenix Arizona! This series is fantastic and my whole family is watching and you have inspired me to get the Surly Disc Trucker and train for a long ride.
Stay safe you two!!!
Greetings from Finland to you two :-D Nice bikes you have. That 9 year touring plan is really not a tour anymore, but a life choice (not a bad one). Take care and have fun on your travels. I will definitely start following your adventures now. Hauskaa reissua!
Kiitos kiitos!😁Yes it is definitely quite a long term plan. No need to decide what is next just yet!😉
I simply just fell in love with your bicycles ❣️❣️
I'm impressed you know so much about the compatbility and durability of parts. I just subscribed. Safe travels.
hi, most welcome to our channel!😊
Salute! Admire your energy and determination, may you both have many more wonderful experiences and safe journeys
Thank you so much!
I love these guys. That bike looks alot like home!
Your videos motivate me to do things instead of wait for the right time! Keep going 🤍🦋
Nice bikes Peyman and Matilda. Love how you did your own modifications to some of the parts. If you are ever in Myanmar please do let us know. My wife and I are also love bike touring. We took weeks reading through blogs, watching vids like your to customise ours. We have had them for several months and have done about 4,000kms with no issues except flat tires.
Thank you! And hope you and your wife will have many more great adventures on your bikes😊
Very good choice for vsf fm tx400. Best touring bike someone could have. The bike builds like a tank apart from the magura h33 braking system. Clever of you that you've chanced it to v-brake. Thanx for sharing these great videos. Goodluck!!
Thank you! Yes the tx400 is a good bike no doubt, but as you say we wouldn't choose Magura brakes for an around the world tour...
That is so nice to see! Thanks for that Video! I have been on many Tours throughout my life but the longest has been for 4 weeks, sleeping unders the stars, snow, clouds or rain, every night. My bike looked used after a couple of days but i could not reach that very very cool "MadMax-Look" in this relatively short period of time. Your Solutions are easy and impressing. I wish you all the best!
PS: You asked for the Opionion and I agree with you! Especially the shifting: Frictionshifters are so universal and fitting on all things you can find if you have to replace something in emergency without beeing able to buy top of the range stuff. The racks are not the easyest but its more important to set on reliability and I think the more stuff you carry on the bike the less important it gets if the bike weighs 1 or 2 kilogram more. The only thing i never coped with were Butterflybars. I often went on my journeys with dropbar and wehen i chose a flatbar I always used Ergongrips and in the middle extra horns to have alternative grips but that is a matter of taste and personal prefernce. Brakes with cables are easy to repair as well! No hydraulic brakes abroad!....
I totally agree with your mentioned points! Thanks for sharing your idea and you are most welcome about the video 😊✌
I don't know why I am watching this video. This is crazy. Love you both
😂, any way we hope you liked the video! love back from Africa!
Great overview of your bikes! Thanks!
Nomad's trails! Great video. I recently found your channel and am looking forward to "catching up." Peyman - my wife Janet and I met you in Rovaniemi, Finland in 2014. You were running around looking for bike panniers at the time. Look at you now! You guys are experts at bike touring. You and Matilda really know bikes well: like the friction shifters - that is a very good idea. We just had a derailleur break and had to overnight a 9 speed... but with your system, we could have purchased anything. And I even learned some gear tips from you guys (I like the bicycle tube over the USB port, for example). I like your clickstand system too; never saw that before. Looking forward to catching up on your series! Hope we meet again!
Hello Brian😊, thank you! i remember very well when we met, you and Janet were riding a red Canondale tandom, i remember we suppose to meet in Switzerland but i couldn't make it on time😅 but defiantly we will catch up at some point again, small world! happy to hear you find the video useful, we keep in touch ,see you brother!🙌🏽❤️
Incredible detail-
Thanks to both!
Best wishes for a supreme journey ~
Our pleasure, thanks for watching! 🙌🏾
Nice informative video, thanks for sharing... please make a video showing what gear you carry and use, such as clothing, camping gear, cooking equipment, cleaning stuff for clothing, etc. thank you. Safe travels!
Thank you! We actually just published that kind of video, hope you can find it useful 😊
I just discovered you channel and I am in the process of bindge watching. Thank you for sharing your travels and adventures. Best of luck and well wishes on your travels.
Thank you so much, we are happy to have you with us! Greetings from Senegal 😊
Really enjoy your videos....I like the click stands, but they don’t seem to be available in UK , so I cut a Hazel stick with a V end and it works fine, also free and easy to replace . Enjoy your travels, wherever you’re at right now XX
just came back from a trip. 'the will, positive attitude and just going for it'. so good to hear this right now.
Hi, hope you had great trip!😊🙌🏽
Great video folks, thanks for sharing your experiences with those of us who are still are looking to get out there and travel the world by bicycle. Be safe!
You are most welcome Louis, happy to hear if video was helpful!😊
Great job you guys done with custom work. Keep cycling and have a safe trip
thank you Abdallah!😊
Really enjoy your riding adventure 👍 stay safe both of you🙏👍
I convinced to subscribe you’re vlog thru you’re determination to travel the world... you’re both amazing 👍
Continue discovering the worlds wonder❤️👍
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You asked about your audience experience…Well, I think you both are amazing and love your bikes! I have dreams to tour, but currently just use a bike to commute. Equipment is different, but have subscribed and hope to hear more of your adventures together.
Hi Scott, thanks for your comment and kind words. we are now editing our next Vlog will be published shortly!😊
Your channel is addicting! I just returned from a tour in Turkey. Itching for another adventure :)
Very sensible choice of equipment, although the bikes must weigh a ton! Well done too for not getting sucked into the rat-race and living a more meaningful life. One day, I'll sell up and do it. One day....😁
thank you, we prefer Simple, durable and common components. our bikes should weight between 20 to 22kg, we never did weight it on scale. it is not that difficult to go for what you love in life, it might look and sounds difficult some times because this is a new way of life and it is not that comfortable and what will happen is not predictable. we hope you do what you love soon!😊
Really well inform. Blessed both of you. Love from karimunjawa islands
Thanks 🤗
You guys are super Super awesome!!!!!!!!!!!good luck and best wishes on your travels ...and we pray for more vlogs! :-0)
Thank you so much and happy to hear you are excited for more vlogs! We are recording now in Senegal😊
Love your positive energy!! Simplicity is king, I've had V-brakes, canti-brakes and last years hydraulic disc brakes. My experience has been V-brakes = no fuzz. Canti = medium-fuzz and the modern hydraulic is just requiring lots of maintenance. Same thing with the wheels. My old 26" stayed true. Same can't be said for any of the 28" on my cyclocross bikes.
You made me want to go bikepacking :-)
Lots of good choices there (SON, marathons, nice frames, brooks and various things optimised for availability/durability. The only thing that surprised me was square-taper BB. Did you pick that in order to have cup+cone bearings? These days I'd use a hollowtech crank/BB as they are stiffer, wider, and no problem with crankline varying due to different tapers/BBs. But I guess square taper is more available in African bike shops? The other thing I can recommend for touring is the forumslader charger. Very nice and versatile bit of kit, that lives inside the headset (and has a waterproof/stainless USB socket).
I like that stand - not seen that before, but does look like a handy touring item. One last thing - why is nearly everything on your bikes covered in velcro or inner tube?
Nice Video guys. It's nice to see that you enjoy yourselfs.
Wow amazing video, I’ve just finished building a surly disc trucker, you Teo are so luck to have each other to travel with, looks amazing 😉 nice set ups to
thank you, i am sure you had fun and joy building your Surly, wish you a lot of fun adventures ! happy cycling!😊
Thank you for the post card, I've received it today! Love you guys, good health and back wind!
thank you for your support. good to hear the postcard did arrive! all the best to you from Senegal!❤️
Wow, some rugged hard working bikes you got there. Love your attitude.
thanks Albert, we couldn't be happier with them so far!😊
9 more years that's the ticket I'll see you out here somewhere I'm sure. Happy trails
Best bike touring and couple i ever seen,
Awesome job guys , love the tips with your set up on your bikes, happy travels be safe and enjoy. 👍
Hello dear, I'm from Brasil, love ride bike, thanks for share your trips. Always ahead
your are welcome Eliel!😊, have nice ride!🙌🏽
Hey guys just found your channel. Very interesting video. Wish I had put as much thought into my bike as you have into yours when I went travelling. Just subscibed so I guess I better go back and watch your videos from the start!
Thank you Yuri, you are very welcome to our channel and we are very happy to hear to find the video interesting 😊✌
Thanks for those quality information. It will help me on building my own bike. Im also planning a long term Biking trip on the western african route like you did.
Your Favorite word is "Adorable" !!!
Great guys...keep going. Safe journey 🙏👍❤️
thank you! :)
Great vídeo. Regards from Chile 🙌🏾🌱
You guys are awesome! Subscribed!
Awesome! Thank you!
@@NomadsTrails Now you & Matilda can get some much needed rest in the Gambia! I've subscribed. I LOVE all of your videos! Take care, stay safe & I'll be donating soon.
Very informative and interesting video. Be interesting to hear what, if anything, you started out with and then got rid of as your journey progressed. Carrying extra weight needlessly must be tiring. Loving the journey and your ongoing adventures. 😎
Thank you, happy to hear you found the video interesting! That is a great topic, yes indeed there are some equipment we have swapped and some we would choose differently if we were to choose now. We will try to make something on this subject soon 😊
Great video! Have fun touring the world for 10+ years!
thank you !🙌🏾
I've riden over a thousand km in the netherlands and Italy with my EUR 250 secondhand dutch Gazelle and no problems so far (yeah, maybe a bit too heavy for italian mountains...). But I understand that for the trip you're in the choice of the bike and equipment is diferent. Miss your videos guys!!
Hi, thanks for your comment. we are editing a new Vlog right now. your totally right, you can cycle with a cheap bicycle and tour no problem, especially old mountains bikes are great. it is not about buying new and expensive equipment at all. we also have been touring in Srilanka with local mountains bike ( 80€) with zero problem for a 1000km. but as you mentioned it is really handy for trip like hours if we have durable bicycles, but still i need to say with a cheaper 26 wheel bicycle for sure you can cycle around the world!😊🙌🏽
@@NomadsTrails Nice to hear a new Vlog is coming!! Dutch Gazelle bikes are actually sturdy, heavy citybikes, good for riding in the plain terrain or small hills (typical dutch terrain) but terrible when it comes to mountains, I mean slops over 5%... and I faced some 16% slopes in the Italian Apenines... heavy loaded... yeah a lot of pushing the bike uphill. How's the terrain in Srilanka by the way? Thanks for taking the time to reply to my comment, looking forward to your next Vlog! Good luck and take care.
Thank you! Huhh yes, sometimes better to just push😅They have quite high mountains in Sri Lanka, and also beautiful beaches😊
@@NomadsTrails Looking forward ro visiting Srilanka!!! Take care!