Had a Ribble Endurance Ti roadbike. Put a tailfin rack onto it along with tailfin topbag and panniers. With clipon SKS mudguards, it has 32mm tires, plus Redshift pro seatpost and stem suspension. HAd Marathon Plus 32mm tires on it during the winter, ofroad 32mm tyres shouldnt be an issue.
Done the nc500 on a crappy decathlon triban 520 road, some marathon plus tyres and podsacs bags, mountain warehouse backpacking tent and extreme lightweight down sleeping bag . Very cheap set up , and re used most of it on the 2nd attempt . zero punctures and some of the route we went even turned into more of a gravel ride. 👍
I am currently sat in Ullapool doing the Nc500, I am using a planet x london road gravel bike but have swapped to my summer wheels and road tyres, I have a podsac dry bag up front 2 rather large pannier bags on the back I picked up in decathlon years ago and my topeak mtx trunk bag slid into a topeak pannier rack, this setup has done me proud all over Scotland and for very little outlay, now....all I need is for this rain to stop 😡 cracking video as always buddy 🏴
@Cycling366 I'm leaving Durness very shortly heading East to Thurso...and believe it or not..nits dry...feels like winter but for once its not raining 😁
Good video Tom and I've just come back from doing the King Alfred Way on a 20 year old Ridgeway Hybrid. As a Hybrid, the gears were ideal for the steep climbs as well as the downhill sections. The only things I added were a couple of Panacer Gravel tyres with Gel inner tubes. I would highly recommend these tubes as they took a lot of punishment and I didn't pick up a puncture. With regards to the bag setup, I used an Alpkit Rear Bag, handle bar bag and a couple of frame bags for the bits and bobs. As always, I took more than I needed but better safe than sorry.
Yes of course you can use anything my first bike packing was on a Shopper! I’m using the same bags on all my bikes Restrap Small bar bag with food pouch, 14ltr saddle pack just clears the wheel, Beerbabe fork bags as you don’t need a rack and o have an Alpkit Stem Cell and a Skingrowsback Stem Bag. I also use a Skingrowsback Flashpack, Stem Bag and Lunchbox. If I carry cameras etc they go in my Lowepro hip pack which is no longer available. Just have to be smart with what I’m caying but I used to live out of a 30l rucksack and carry all my climbing gear in it!
@@Cycling366 it wouldn’t be my first choice basically because I love my luggage to match. My usual stembags are made by Skingrowsback to match each bike (I’m so vain lol) The reason I got it was that I knew my cook system would fit in it so for me that was a bonus. It’s fine though and does the trick.
Sure you can do it but how enjoyable will it be? If you’re using a road bike with that width of a tire you really need to plan your route with regard to the road conditions. With so little air volume in the tires you are going to be rattled about unless you ride the smoothest of gravel. Anything “chunky” will be a challenge. Also be aware of the climbs on the route, generally speaking unless it has a triple (granny gear), climbing most likely will be difficult as road bikes do not have proper gearing for bike packing. Seems like a promo for OMM
I think you’re assuming it’ll be used on rough tracks. That’s a misconception about bikepacking in my opinion! The words touring and bikepacking are fairly interchangeable so of course this wouldn’t be suitable for all riding, but equally I’d not want to use a full suspension bike for roads and cycle paths
@@Cycling366 the main factor is the gearing. for audax or bikepacking where you+gear+bike is less than 120kg you need at most a 25 inch low gear and for heavyweight touring (over 120) you'll need more like 22. a 50-34 11-34 standard road bike setup doesn't offer less than 29gi. My audax setup is 46-30, 11-36 like current GRX, which gives you 24 gear inches low end, and 49kph at 90rpm at the top end. Plenty for all situations. I've done audax and bikepacking on road bikes before and its horrible. Any sort of hill and you are instantly in your lowest gear, whereas the setup above is a joy and feels like riding a normal bike, albeit slower.
I mean that's the point of Bikepacking and Bikepacking bags. In contrast to touring bikes it can (or should) be done on bikes that are not made to carry stuff. I actually started Bikepacking with my road bike and then got a Gravelbike to go even further and without the need to plan so much which surface you'll be riding on. Cheers
You did not mention the frame dynamics. A touring bike allows for a more upright posture? I am experimenting with an adjustable angle stem on my road bike. Not sure I like it but am persevering.
Yeah true: not always the case though, just depends on the bike in question! I’ve found buying the next frame size up a good option as it basically makes you more upright but everyone’s different!
I would like to inquire about the suitability of the bicycle as a road bike. Despite extensive research, I have been unable to locate any reviews for this specific model. Additionally, I am interested in knowing the weight of the bicycle.
Had a Ribble Endurance Ti roadbike. Put a tailfin rack onto it along with tailfin topbag and panniers. With clipon SKS mudguards, it has 32mm tires, plus Redshift pro seatpost and stem suspension. HAd Marathon Plus 32mm tires on it during the winter, ofroad 32mm tyres shouldnt be an issue.
Nice setup 💥
Done the nc500 on a crappy decathlon triban 520 road, some marathon plus tyres and podsacs bags, mountain warehouse backpacking tent and extreme lightweight down sleeping bag . Very cheap set up , and re used most of it on the 2nd attempt . zero punctures and some of the route we went even turned into more of a gravel ride. 👍
Sounds ideal for the Nc500!
I am currently sat in Ullapool doing the Nc500, I am using a planet x london road gravel bike but have swapped to my summer wheels and road tyres, I have a podsac dry bag up front 2 rather large pannier bags on the back I picked up in decathlon years ago and my topeak mtx trunk bag slid into a topeak pannier rack, this setup has done me proud all over Scotland and for very little outlay, now....all I need is for this rain to stop 😡 cracking video as always buddy 🏴
Thanks Ian! Hope the NC500 is treating you well now!
@Cycling366 I'm leaving Durness very shortly heading East to Thurso...and believe it or not..nits dry...feels like winter but for once its not raining 😁
Good video Tom and I've just come back from doing the King Alfred Way on a 20 year old Ridgeway Hybrid. As a Hybrid, the gears were ideal for the steep climbs as well as the downhill sections. The only things I added were a couple of Panacer Gravel tyres with Gel inner tubes. I would highly recommend these tubes as they took a lot of punishment and I didn't pick up a puncture. With regards to the bag setup, I used an Alpkit Rear Bag, handle bar bag and a couple of frame bags for the bits and bobs. As always, I took more than I needed but better safe than sorry.
Cool! That’s an ideal setup in my opinion!
Yes of course you can use anything my first bike packing was on a Shopper! I’m using the same bags on all my bikes Restrap Small bar bag with food pouch, 14ltr saddle pack just clears the wheel, Beerbabe fork bags as you don’t need a rack and o have an Alpkit Stem Cell and a Skingrowsback Stem Bag.
I also use a Skingrowsback Flashpack, Stem Bag and Lunchbox. If I carry cameras etc they go in my Lowepro hip pack which is no longer available.
Just have to be smart with what I’m caying but I used to live out of a 30l rucksack and carry all my climbing gear in it!
Completely agree :) not everyone does though! How do you find the stem cells from Alpkit? Worth it?
@@Cycling366 it wouldn’t be my first choice basically because I love my luggage to match. My usual stembags are made by Skingrowsback to match each bike (I’m so vain lol) The reason I got it was that I knew my cook system would fit in it so for me that was a bonus. It’s fine though and does the trick.
Sure you can do it but how enjoyable will it be? If you’re using a road bike with that width of a tire you really need to plan your route with regard to the road conditions. With so little air volume in the tires you are going to be rattled about unless you ride the smoothest of gravel. Anything “chunky” will be a challenge. Also be aware of the climbs on the route, generally speaking unless it has a triple (granny gear), climbing most likely will be difficult as road bikes do not have proper gearing for bike packing. Seems like a promo for OMM
I think you’re assuming it’ll be used on rough tracks. That’s a misconception about bikepacking in my opinion! The words touring and bikepacking are fairly interchangeable so of course this wouldn’t be suitable for all riding, but equally I’d not want to use a full suspension bike for roads and cycle paths
@@Cycling366 the main factor is the gearing. for audax or bikepacking where you+gear+bike is less than 120kg you need at most a 25 inch low gear and for heavyweight touring (over 120) you'll need more like 22. a 50-34 11-34 standard road bike setup doesn't offer less than 29gi. My audax setup is 46-30, 11-36 like current GRX, which gives you 24 gear inches low end, and 49kph at 90rpm at the top end. Plenty for all situations.
I've done audax and bikepacking on road bikes before and its horrible. Any sort of hill and you are instantly in your lowest gear, whereas the setup above is a joy and feels like riding a normal bike, albeit slower.
I mean that's the point of Bikepacking and Bikepacking bags. In contrast to touring bikes it can (or should) be done on bikes that are not made to carry stuff. I actually started Bikepacking with my road bike and then got a Gravelbike to go even further and without the need to plan so much which surface you'll be riding on. Cheers
Indeed! I think it’s nice for people to see different setups if they’re not happy with just the bags though
You did not mention the frame dynamics. A touring bike allows for a more upright posture? I am experimenting with an adjustable angle stem on my road bike. Not sure I like it but am persevering.
Yeah true: not always the case though, just depends on the bike in question! I’ve found buying the next frame size up a good option as it basically makes you more upright but everyone’s different!
I am going to suggest a Carradice long flap,23 litre capacity and simple to mount and UK produced.
Cool! I hadn’t heard of that but just took a look and it looks mint!
what about a cruiser or an adult trike ?
That would be a fun idea for a video thanks!
I would like to inquire about the suitability of the bicycle as a road bike. Despite extensive research, I have been unable to locate any reviews for this specific model. Additionally, I am interested in knowing the weight of the bicycle.
Are you referring to the Prima? I didn’t do an extensive test of the bike itself. I’d say it’s alright but not the best personally!
Thank you for the nice video!👍🏼 what is you’re favorite bike for bikepacking?
Thanks! It’s probably my Cannondale Topstone :)
@@Cycling366 yess, gravelbike very nice:))
@@ridinsolo3352 cheers
Or, use the road bike to go really really fast to the next B&B, and by B&B I mean Pub.
🤣 good plan
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍nice sharing....
Thanks!