I was a host for cyclist through Warmshowers. It was a wonderful experience meeting new people and offering them a nice meal and a warm place to stay. I live in Cochrane AB and had a family of 5 from Quebec stay with me. Mom, dad and four children. They cycled from east to west and then down the west coast of the US, east again in the southern states with their destination being Cuba. Best of luck on your trip and stay safe.
That sounds like an incredible journey! And with four children! Also thank you for hosting on Warmshowers. I use that website a lot and the hosts are always so generous. Trips like these just wouldn't be possible without them.
Yeah best way i learn was building my own bike now days it like lego hard part was trying to make sure i order the right parts as nothing standard in the bike industry
I’ve very much enjoyed your videos. That you started off with your father is just the neatest thing! The joy on his face in episode 1 says so much. Questions: what is the largest cog on your rear cassette (# of teeth) and want is the smallest cog (# of teeth) on your cranks? And….are you satisfied with them….or now that you have tackled many significant hills, would you change them? Thank you for your feedback. I wish you safe & enjoyable travels!
Very much looking forward to this trip! Was there any particular reason why you went for rim brakes over disc? I think you'll find that almost everyone watching this video will be interested in your bike build, me included! 😃👍
Hey Tony, I wanted to keep everything as simple as possible for me, and I'm just used to rim breaks. I also assumed that pads and parts would be easier to find at bike shops on the road.
The aero bars I use are just some that I picked up from a used bin at a bike co-op. They are called "Profile Designs." I've never used aero bars before, so I can't compare them, but I actually love them. It's so nice having a position where I can give my palms and wrists a rest. I'm probably on them about half the time I'm riding on pavement, up hill or down hill.
I was hoping you would have contrasted the choice of bicycle travel with considerations of motorcycle touring given a medium adventure bike (up to 500cc) is great for novice but powerful, relatively cheap, can easily be shipped, and can be useful to explore far off zones when in a region. A more conservative approach might be electric assist which lines with a minimalist approach to travel that may not be the case even for the low end 100cc motor cycle touring outfit. An argument against motorcycle touring is that it's too fast and noisy as well as the use of fossil fuels and hence unethical.
I got into hiking before cycle touring, so for me, the bicycle is like a faster version of what I was doing. I've never had my own motorcycle, so it's hard for me to really understand the pros and cons versus a bicycle. I've seen a lot of motorcycle tourists and it seems like a lot of fun, especially when they pass me going uphill. The downhill, though, I think it more fun for the cyclist. When speed is earned, it feels so much better.
I was a host for cyclist through Warmshowers. It was a wonderful experience meeting new people and offering them a nice meal and a warm place to stay. I live in Cochrane AB and had a family of 5 from Quebec stay with me. Mom, dad and four children. They cycled from east to west and then down the west coast of the US, east again in the southern states with their destination being Cuba. Best of luck on your trip and stay safe.
That sounds like an incredible journey! And with four children! Also thank you for hosting on Warmshowers. I use that website a lot and the hosts are always so generous. Trips like these just wouldn't be possible without them.
wait are you the Judy who used to work in safety in Fort McM?
Yes I am.
Yeah best way i learn was building my own bike now days it like lego hard part was trying to make sure i order the right parts as nothing standard in the bike industry
That’s really cool that you built your bike. Hope the trip is awesome!
Perfect
Best of luck to you brotha! Subscribed and following along. Can’t wait to see the epic journey!
Cheers!🍻
I would have loved to see a deep dive video on your bike and the components. I hope we get a before/after video at the end of your trip. God speed!
A bike build video is in the works! I just need a good place to edit it. I imagine a lot will change by the time this trip is over.
Good luck man
Saludos desde Ushuaia Patagonia 🇦🇷
I’ve very much enjoyed your videos. That you started off with your father is just the neatest thing! The joy on his face in episode 1 says so much. Questions: what is the largest cog on your rear cassette (# of teeth) and want is the smallest cog (# of teeth) on your cranks? And….are you satisfied with them….or now that you have tackled many significant hills, would you change them? Thank you for your feedback. I wish you safe & enjoyable travels!
Thank you! My largest rear cog is 34 teeth, my smallest front cog is 22. I would probably go lower if I could, but it's been alright so far.
Very much looking forward to this trip!
Was there any particular reason why you went for rim brakes over disc?
I think you'll find that almost everyone watching this video will be interested in your bike build, me included! 😃👍
Hey Tony, I wanted to keep everything as simple as possible for me, and I'm just used to rim breaks. I also assumed that pads and parts would be easier to find at bike shops on the road.
5:15 tu español es excelente 👏👏
Gracias!
Very cool love the part your editing from the road do you have complete gear list mainly cameras and editing equipment etc
I'm actually working on that now! Should be up in a week or so.
What aero bars do you have on your Jones bars? Do you like them?
The aero bars I use are just some that I picked up from a used bin at a bike co-op. They are called "Profile Designs." I've never used aero bars before, so I can't compare them, but I actually love them. It's so nice having a position where I can give my palms and wrists a rest. I'm probably on them about half the time I'm riding on pavement, up hill or down hill.
I was hoping you would have contrasted the choice of bicycle travel with considerations of motorcycle touring given a medium adventure bike (up to 500cc) is great for novice but powerful, relatively cheap, can easily be shipped, and can be useful to explore far off zones when in a region. A more conservative approach might be electric assist which lines with a minimalist approach to travel that may not be the case even for the low end 100cc motor cycle touring outfit. An argument against motorcycle touring is that it's too fast and noisy as well as the use of fossil fuels and hence unethical.
I got into hiking before cycle touring, so for me, the bicycle is like a faster version of what I was doing. I've never had my own motorcycle, so it's hard for me to really understand the pros and cons versus a bicycle. I've seen a lot of motorcycle tourists and it seems like a lot of fun, especially when they pass me going uphill. The downhill, though, I think it more fun for the cyclist. When speed is earned, it feels so much better.