I've had a Burley Flatbed for maybe 7yrs. It's been extremely reliable. I would just say one thing: do not attach the hitch to a bike that has nuts and no through axle bolt without getting the proper conversion nut for it. The threads are too short, and the wheel will be ruined when the nut loosens. A bike trailer allows you to live car free, and haul all kinds of sporting equipment for the weekends! I would suggest the Flatbed over the one with a cover.
Great review! Thanks for actually putting it on your head and showing us what it looks like in use. Too many helmet reviewers don’t bother to put the helmet on
My first proper bike, a Raleigh Grand Prix if I remember correctly, got a significant upgrade with a Brooks saddle which I rode for years and years and I don’t remember ever having trouble with comfort. When I upgraded to a newer bike about 10 years later I gave it to my nitwit uncle who left the bike out in the rain and totally wrecked the that lovely saddle! Grrrrr. Recently bought a gravel bike and am looking to upgrade the saddle, thanks for reminding me about these wonderful products.
I do have this exact same trailer and I love it long haul camping trips but the fabric is wearing through a little bit on the front bottom corners and looking for a good solution?
After hers of using various makes of padded shorts I've found you definitely don't need them ,After having a professional bike fit ,I use a suspension seat post & seamless boxers ,much much more comfortable especially on long all day rides .
After several years clipped in [knee issues], I now use flats with "no strap toe clips." This allows my foot to find "home" quickly but gives me flexibility to move foot side to side etc and my knees feel much better. Getting in and out quickly and the ability of my foot to push forward is obvious feature. Use any shoe and some benefits of both flats an clips!
Thanks for sharing this. I needed to see how much work it was to kick it and forget it. I’m currently riding the GDMBR and for me, these are too many steps involved to hop off and do what I need to take care of many times throughout the day in the saddle. I’ll be opting for a heavier version. This kickstand seems good for a once a day sort of thing, I’d be willing to do all those steps to set it up. But for a 6-9 hour day riding, and all my quick pee stops and such, I need a hop off and kick it and do my thing and then in kick it and be riding on
I bought a turing bike with flat petals. After that. I changed my road bike from clipless to flat. I think for many, the clipless pedal is an improper adaptation of racing technology.
I had the B17 in black for years, more years than I'd like to admit. It was used on a long line of bikes. Ultimately it was stolen off my bike. My butt has never been the same.
If something doesn't fit on the bike? Take the trailer! I love it but I think that people on e-bikes will use it way more. Not sure, anywhoozles... thanks for the video
Just curious - what time of the year was this and did you experience much rain? I'm doing some of this same route plus the SJ islands next week (July 4) and am trying to plan. Thanks !
5:09 is there a correlation between the weight of the riders and how long the break in period was? It would make sense to me that a heavier rider would stress the leather a little faster than a much smaller rider.
Amazing and inspiring video!! I am now planning a similar adventure for this summer and I was wondering if you have more information on how to "camp out" at schools? Do you just show up and ask if you can sleep there, or do you have to book somehow? Thank you so much!
Great video, you two are awesome! Flat pedals with soft soled runners, one year 1700 klm mountain biking and i wore the soles out lol. Went with a MTB shoe specific for mountain biking. But touring around or gravel biking i wear what is comfortable!
Very rad! I just got some LuBanSir Cinch Straps velcro Straps to add extra gear as well to my bike. Check those out if you have time. I still like voile Straps too
The B17 is a *saddle*… all others are seats. I bought one when I got my Trek 520 (about 10 years ago). I’ve loved since my very first ride, in blue jeans (no chamois). Straight out of the box, for me, comfortable from the first sit - I didn’t need to break into it, though as the mileage added, it just got more comfortable.
Ok, after watching this video. I am going to take my looks clips off my Cannondale road bike. And put some of these flats on.. and ordered some 30mm tires to replace the 30 year old 25mm tires. its more of a recreational bike now. I have just tried the Chester MT bike flat peddles. Did put a few holes in the back of my leg. Yes I am a Klutz. May file those screws down a little.
Maybe I should try some LOOK Cycle - Geo Trail Grip Bike Pedals - Flat Pedals. Would have already ordered them if they were not 3 times more expensive than the Chesters. or clones
Great Video! You can lock both bike wheels to the frame to a steel pole. Do you remove the Brooks saddle (Allen wrench and it comes off) when locking up your bike in the street?
This is the stuff. Great high spirits. Being from thr countryside on a poor part od the world, there were soooo many things in this video that eere familiar to me. Keep up.
