What about in touring mode?
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Loading up the dirt tourer today to evaluate the overall ride, frame stiffness, and handling.
This bike is a custom design and build by John Fitzgerald for more information check out his website: www.fitzcyclez.com
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It doesn't seem like you concern yourself with subscription numbers, but more people really need to check your channel out. I commute by bicycle, either on my winter rig or my daily. Your videos definitely opened me up to non-main brand manufacturers. And seeing that cycling is my mode of transportation and a way of life for me, I've been very interested in the builders and bikes you feature. I appreciate your insights and how you configure your bikes, along with taking us on your adventures.
Cool. Your attention to detail and precision is pretty unique ,if compared to other bike related youtubers . No doubt helpful and educational to most cyclists who just ride their bike and don’t look beyond the ‘main bike brands’ and their Corporate Marketing Policies! Very much enjoy your content as always and your constant unraveling of bike tech. and it’s application to use...Unbiased by sponsors and marketing. Thank you once again as I sip my morning coffee!
The first bike that I bought had a special blue color. Seeing Johns testbike from remote in that tiny screen, it gives me a little memory of that great time as a kid spending the first and hard saved money from my first bank account that was called Jeanssparbuch, a Kindersparbuch (Jeans-saving-book)😄. It was in contrast to the used bikes before no agonized heritage from the remote family and awesome to be taken everywhere by that peace of metal. Just a testride in front of the bikeshop and it was love at first ride.🤩🚲🥰How uncomplicated life was once...
It was so hard to safe money as a kid but it was awesome. And when you came very close to the frame the color had glittery flakes that looked like snowflakes reflecting sunlight 🤩and I will never forget that bike in my whole life.
Johns bike has so many aspects besides of that look and your explanation why its perfect for you are so precise. John cannot defy your question to buy it. If he denys your question as a consolation you can ask for glittery reflecting flakes in the paint of the new machine. Liebe Grüße 🙋🏼♀️
Jeanssparbuch 🤣 Bei welcher Bank gab's das denn?
Was für ein Radl war es denn genau wenn ich fragen darf?
Auch liebe Grüße aus dem Thüringer Wald.✌️✌️✌️
@@CL-dh2mf Guten Morgen 🙋🏼♀️.
Das Jeanssparbuch gab es bei der Volksbank, das gibt es glaube ich so oder ähnlich immer noch. Das Rad war ein Sportrad von der Firma Heidemann, das schönste Rad der Welt damals 😀. Das war Ende der 1980er. Die schönsten Kinderradtouren damit habe ich an die ehemalige Grenze gemacht, Abenteuer pur. Liebe Grüße in den schöneren Teil Deutschlands
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Sehr cool, danke fürs Erzählen!😊
Whoa Henry you look sharp just like that steel machine right there!👌
Thank you! I finally paid for a real hair cut this time:)
Awesome analytical approach to the perfect bike packer!
New bike days are the best, I hope John does the righty by you 👍
I built my frame from columbus spirit oversized, exactly like this bike. The stiffness is great for loads and general single track abuse. I agree that for mostly road riding on day rides a more traditional road frame is better.But, I wanted one bike as Im a pretty strict minimalist.
I applaud your minimalist approach. That’s been something very difficult for me with bikes because I enjoy exploring all the different types.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts here in another great video. Totally agree that 650b is going to serve you well here, and am stoked to hear about the journey and resulting tours!
Thanks Michael! I appreciate the thoughtful comment.
Excellent video and summation of your thoughts on the feel and purpose for this one. Hope you get to keep it.
Nice! Seems like a solid ride, and will suit your specific needs well.
Great video as always dear Henry. Is that a Topeak rack in the back?
Glad to see you figured out your ideal geo and tubing so quickly. You've mentioned the tubing ODs, but have you mentioned the wall thicknesses for the main triangle? (Great looking bike, BTW!)
I haven't mentioned the tubing wall thickness. I wanted to ride it first and then find out later, in a sort of pseudo "blind test".
Curious what your "average" touring weight will be? When talking about the frame stiffness and ability to behave, it would be helpful to know how much you are likely to portage. Perhaps I missed this info? Great looking bike!
Hey Jeremy, do you ever miss your Specialized? It was such an awesome bike. I have one myself and love it. TBH, I love all of your bikes! Thanks for sharing this content!
Hi Scott. When I sold it, I was sad to see it go. If it were one size larger (58cm vs 56cm) I would have kept it. The other reason I let it go was it was an '83, so it didn't have the down tube shifter bosses brazed on. The '84 and newer models did. Great bikes and basically a good template for a custom. My rando bike is largely inspired by the Expedition, but with thinner walled tubing, 650b wheels, center-pull brake bosses, and low trail geometry (and personalized rack mount placements), and color choice. It's a size also similar in frame geometry to what a 58cm Expedition frame would be, namely a taller seat tube and shorter top tube (58/56.5). Overall, the Expedition opened my mind to what a good steel framed bike should be, and to me are a super high value if you get a good deal on a used one. They are somewhat limited on tire clearance, which is another reason I continue to head towards custom, and it's just very enjoyable.
A light load on front will dampen any road vibrations.
Can someone please identify the water bottle on the bike?
I am a great fan of those friendly technical accounts of yours. How much do the "hellenic" stays play into its added stiffness in your opinion ? Especially with the load on the rear ?
Really nice bike! Love it! Question. How did Fitzpatrick wire the rear generator light? It was on the non drive side seatstay.
Thank you, Joshua. The rear taillight is actually battery powered with a usb recharging port.
If I remember correctly you have a Seven titanium touring bike. I am wondering how this Fitz compares to it.
A different all new bike would have the benefit of better dropouts/rack mounts/ braze-ons with maybe custom racks. You can also integrate generator lighting from the start. I think it is good to mount front panniers a little higher for off-road and have another standard low-rider mount for pavement. It also seems like this bike isn't perfectly sized for you. But you have a great bike either way.
Thanks Mike! Good suggestions!
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I was the 64th person to give a thumbs up. I'm losing my touch. Getting slow in my dotage. Very enjoyable vid. I thought you could call your bicycle "line-up" your "bicycle remuda." If no one else has used that term, I'm copyrighting it here and now, and charging royalties, lol. Have a happy day!
Unless you’re first, 64th is the same as second place, so I’ve heard. In that sense you’re doing pretty well:)
Will you have to move on one of the other Fitz?
I plan to keep all the Fitz bikes. Each one will be more purpose built. I didn't plan to do that front the start but that's how this is unfolding.
Compared to your gravel racer, how is the ride different? And did you do a comparison with the gravel racer loaded up?
It's a much stiffer frame, both in the top tube, and bottom bracket area. The larger tires and flexible fork help to smooth out the ride. Once it's loaded it feels about the same as the gravel bike feels unloaded.
Have you ridden a frame with single OS top and down tube? My similar Fitz is built that way but with a 9/6/9 down tube. I'm 200 lbs and it rides nicely loaded. IME, For off road you will want smaller panniers up front mounted higher to clear rocks and bushes.
Only once, and it was for a short distance, and unloaded. Now that you mention it, it would be nice to compare tube stiffness. You've given me an idea. Good tips on the pannier placement, too.
I have a Black Mountain Cycles MCD and a Velo Orange Pass Hunter. I would love to go custom for a rando bike. Do you have any suggestions for framebuilders closer to the east coast?
Thank you! Check out Coast Cycles, J.P. Weigle, Bishop Bikes, Chapman Cycles, and definitely check out the Philly Bike expo to meet new frame builders and see some of their work in person. Take your time and enjoy the process.
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I’m curious if John builds bikes using either a Rohloff hub or Pinion gearbox?
The Gates drive belt looks kind of appealing.
These 2 will not change what they are used to.
I absolutely love my foolproof disc Rohloff14 and SA XL-FDD dyno drum brake. The angry bees feel does annoy tho.
And anyway, Go look at Flyscout Ryder 's YT tour videos. He made the mistake of getting a Pinion Co-Motion bike with a belt, that came with a horribly NOISY ratchet SS rear hub. Coasting happens a lot on a tour bike. So then when he had that opened to put in more grease, the LBS wrecked his belt getting the cog off.
After 1000 miles he quit and went home to get his well used Cannondale dR. You are welcome to buy it. LOL.
Read his comments about it. >>>
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Hi Steve - Yes, John can build a bike to accommodate a Rohloff belt drive system, and most likely a pinion gearbox too (although that's worth an email to verify). On his website, the second bike in his list of recent projects is a Rohloff belt drive bike if you want to see an example.
Nice. Would you be able to use p clamps for the rear rack?
Yes, there are a few options to make it work. We could bend the top supports down, or possibly cut the rack legs flatten them and re-drill the holes. These racks are pretty easy to modify and they are also affordable, so I wouldn't mind getting out the hacksaw.
I've used p-clamps for a rear rack. Result was kinda wobbly. That tail wagging the dog feel.
what type of cantilevers are those?
These are Tektro CR720, a very nice brake.
Get a new rear rack.
Yah, that's going to be a really good layout with 650B. But that fancy schmancy dropout has to go.
The rack bolt hole so far from the axle and right beside the tube, is just plain dumb. I'd have zero confidence with it.
And again, I hope your design has the frame 20 mm higher, IMO too much seat post. Plus you get more bag space. That tail wagger has got to be annoying.