@@elbiomaggetti9797 There's nothing between the two Viz lights, the Solas is superior in my opinion! Broad daylight on a straight road is difficult to say, but I'd be guessing a minimum of 3-400m for the Solas! The Solas is a better day time runner, it's simply too bright for nighttime use. The Viz are better at night because of their lower setting options. 👍
i have the mini. at first i was rather suspicious making soup out of filtered pond water, but now on certain tours i use it a lot. it just makes it so you don't necessarily have to go out of your way at the end of a long day in the saddle to find running water, you may use the obviously unhealthy water source out of sheer convenience or even be lazy. it's almost like a superpower of some sort. just be sure to backwash and sanitize the filter before any long term storage when not using the device. sanitizing the pouch and filter can be done after back-washing the filter. they recommend using a weak bleach solution; one capful of bleach per litre of water. slosh the weak bleach solution around in your pouch and run it through the filter. after sanitizing, let the filter and pouch air dry before storing in a cool/dry location away from direct sun exposure.
@@markifi I back flushed it when I got back with fresh water, and the bag. With regard to storage, I've always kept stuff like my camelbak bladders in the fridge, stops bacterial growth... 👍
i've just threaded elastic cord into mine as it never had a strap. i bought a used garmin 520 two years ago for 25 euros. the memory size is pretty limiting, but other than that it's almost a perfect device i think
@@markifi I was using some bungee but it was a little thick. I actually put one of these on my phone too, quite useful, dirt cheap and stretch extremely well! The 500 series are great units!
I've got a medium. Was torn between M and S. Ritchey suggested sizing up and is designed to run a shorter stem. One of the best bikes I own. Running venture max bars. WCS. does make a difference. I like the colour of yours
@@andrewhamilton3486 Thank you! I looked at the Venture Max but was unsure about the 'bio bump'. The Beacon has exceeded my expectations! The degree of flair on paper is ridiculous, but it works very well. The bar position does take a lot of tweaking, but once dialed in they feel great. 👍
@@mueste That's the blue one? Yeah, very versatile bike. I'm currently running mine with Mavic Kyserium's on 25mm Pro One TT tyres, pretty fast and comfy on the road! ✌️
@@mokotramp Will do. It can't be any worse than my recent experience with Stans sealant and 1.5-inch Gravel King tyres. After running butyl tubes on new tyres for 3-4 months, I tried setting them up tubeless. I was aghast to find 4 pretty small holes in one tyre and 2 or 3 in the other. None of them sealed themselves. I tried lowering the pressure and rotating the wheel to allowing the sealant to pool around the hole. No joy! I also tried plugs -- 2 worked the rest still leaked. Sad to say, the entire thing was far from magical! I've pulled the tyres and patched them ON THE INSIDE, for a permanent fix. Goodness knows how I managed to pick up so many punctures in so short a time. Or what would have happened if I'd been running tubeless with the Stans sealant, which a lot of folks say works for them. The upside is that I was running butyl tubes, which didn't seem to notice the damage. I'll try OKO and see if it makes any difference. I just ride the road -- no rough or flinty gravel -- so I'm still stunned at how hard a life my tyres seem to be living. Cheers
Use a Bontrager tubeless rim strip. You'll add some height to the rim to help seal and rubber or rubber (plus some car mounting paste) and you'll have the perfect setup! Easy to get on the rim, easy to inflate and seals without sealant! BTW, what do you think of the SS considering there's an new 2024 version now?!
@@phil_d To be honest I sold them, they were some of the worst 'gravel tyres' I've had! I won't be buying GKs again! 😁 The way I see it, if the tyre punctures and it pops out the 'well' it's gonna give me shit trail side, especially if I'm away from home. That's what I love about the Hutchinson Tundra and Toureg I'm currently running, up with a standard pump and no sucking themselves back in when the pressure is lost! That brings me to internal rim diameter! My main wheels are 22 and 25mm internal. Too many people running wider tyres to narrow rims. They're looking on the ETRTO charts thinking it's ok to chuck a 45 on a 19 rim, it ain't! 😁
@@phil_d The G One is one of the finest gravel tyres ever made, in my opinion! They're generally easy to put on, hold pressure well, good puncture protection, not too shabby on the road and not too weighty either, I use the 35 and 40s. The Teravail Rutland I've just worn out were phenomenal. I would say probably the finest all round gravel tyre on the planet, but their price is crazy! The Hutchinson Tundra are looking promising. I guess my next Trip in September will be the judge! 😑 The Hutchinson Touareg Hardskin I'm currently using are pretty grippy, but they're so taut, and crazy slow on the road. I guess you can't have everything, but the G one comes pretty close!
As a post script Making holes in a static tyre doesn't represent the constant dynamic loads as the hole get squashed into the road every revolution. I'd be interested to see how it fairs out on a ride. Cheers!
@@phil_d It will work the same as most other tyre sealants. What's important here is getting the viscosity correct, in order for it to flow around the tyre well, but also not diluting it to the point where it's ineffective! In my experience with many sealants, they ALL struggle with largish holes unless you stop and bring the tyre to 6 o'clock to allow for adequate plugging. So here the 'dynamic loads' are completely irrelevant! But I get where you're coming from! ✌️ I'm riding with this sealant both on and off road, so far no issues.
Silca was crap, IMO. Way too thin and dries incredibly quickly; it might be OK for Dylan's race day, but in everyday use it let me down more than once. OKO make milKit I believe. I use the Off Road OKO at work, however the tractor tyres only run c.30psi. So does OKO work for 70psi road tyres? I have a Slate and took it to Scotland a couple of weeks ago with G-One Allround. Got a small hole through one of the nobbles, and for a day the milKit held it. The next day on the road it let go so I had to stick in a Dynaplug which didn't altogether seal. What I like about milKit (and OKO) is that it's synthetic latex and therefore doesn't dry out and leave the inside of the tyre covered in latex. So, with a gravel size tyre you can pop off the bead, wipe the inside and slap on a patch. However, I am currently running 42mm Gravelking Slicks with tubes. On the canal tow path today the tyres/tubes held up perfectly. There's always the hope sealant works for you, but when it doesn't out on a ride, it's generally a messy affair, whatever you do to fix a hole. Tubeless bike tyres lack any real forethought and design. If you look at car tyres, you don't run sealant - yes I know it's a completely different type of tyre. A Tubeless rim strip from Mavic or Bontrager allows a perfectly airtight seal without sealant for days on end. I wonder if you could deal with a hole from the outside instead of using sealant? Something like Loctite 480 might work if you had a thin enough blunt needle to inject into the hole. Stans tyre dart seems a good idea, but it looks as though very little gets inside the but you really need a mushroom shape to pin inside...... Sorry, I've waffled!!
@@phil_d Silca has worked well for me, but you're right in what you say about drying out! Joe's and Stan's also work ok, but they're all messy, OKO on the other hand isn't messy! With regard to the psi rating of OKO, they quoted 145psi. The highest pressure I run on a 25mm road tyre is 65psi. I think most tyre sealants struggle for road bike tyres, I'm not really a fan if I'm honest. My last bike packing trip through Wales, I was running Teravail Rutland durable 47s. I picked up a split from some slate, about 7mm long. I was using Vittoria with fairy dust in, I had to stop in order for it to seal. I lost all the pressure, but thankfully not the sealant, probably due to only running 24psi. Again, tyre pressures are crucial for effective sealing, too little and it can struggle, the same for high pressures! I'm going away again in September to ride the Sarn Helen. This time a beefier tyre, Hutchinson Tundra Hardskin 45s. Too many people over rely on sealant, tougher tyres are also needed off road. It's a sacrifice in comfort, but the alternative is far worse! 😁
@mokotramp I am intrigued, to be honest. I've just started out on my gravel journey and the bike came with Cannondale/Panaracer slicks tucked away in a bag. Sure, grip in the wet will be rubbish, but I have no cuts or slashes from the tow path and a couple of weeks of commuting; I wonder whether that's down to the width, larger contact patch and less pressure. I was expecting at least one puncture this morning I will dispense some OKO at work and see how it feels between my fingers; always a good test!
@@phil_dI think you're spot on about the lack of punctures and running lower pressures! If you look at the dynamics, running lower pressures allows for better deformation of the tyre over objects, and less chance of penetration! As a back up when riding, I always carry a spare tube, some sealant, a dart kit and a tyre boot. When bike packing, I'll carry a spare tyre too! I think the key is using tyres that are tough enough, without sacrificing comfort, grip and speed, that's a big ask!
@@markifi It's an extremely cheap alternative than using 'bike' specific sealants! Again, another big industry con! I read on a cycling forum, a cyclists saying it didn't work on his road bike tyre at 90psi? I know from personal experience that narrower, higher pressure tyres can sometimes be a bitch to seal, but this stuff has been tested up to 145psi! You gotta get the mix ratio correct!
@@mokotramp i'm new to sealants. the shop says syncros worked much better for them compared to joe's yellow stuff that's labelled "for workshop use". anyway it's an anecdote. cyclingabout has a comprehensive test, orange sealant comes out on top, but lots of other ones are also good. i still didn't source the OKO stuff, but will do. high pressure tubeless still scares me, as the tolerances companies manufacture to still don't seem to be quite strict enough. i still use 6 bars in the road bike, that pressure would be slightly above what European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) specifies for road tubeless. these were 3 different things
@@creamroller Thank you! It's actually ok climbing, it's not quite as good as my Ti bike with regular length stays! I think that's probably because of the lateral compliance due to their extra length? I also use it on the road on 32 Spesh Roubaix Pro 2bliss, it's no slouch! It's a nice bike to ride on and off road! ✌️
Same. I have a Swiss Cross (which I adore), and am thinking about an Outback for bikepacking and general shenanigans. I'm thinking the Outback is a bit tougher than the Swiss Cross. This is a great video. Thanks @mokotramp.
@@csarswatches There's nothing weak about this tyre imo, but your expectations have to be realistic. It's never going to be as durable, or last as long as a Pro One or a GP5000, but it's a supremely comfortable, fast grippy tyre! ✌️
@@mokotramp I just could not get it settled by myself and then with a friend's help on different days. I was giving up and went to tube with it for now. With this video, i get to try again at later dates when i get can mood back. It is crazy. Panaracer need to fix this issue.
@@tchauish Yes I totally agree, there really seems to be some quality control issues, the tyre appears slightly too big for the rim. I've since taken mine off and attempted to put them on a different pair of wheels. Again, so difficult to put on I've given up! My tyres are now on eBay!
The only thing I don’t like about all these bikes is they always mount the bottle bosses too high on the seat tube. Should be as low as possible for centre of gravity and also fitting in bike bags.
You're absolutely right! Side entry and Fidlock type holders can help, but if you're running a large frame bag, extracting the bottle from the holder can be an issue. It's pretty much the same with the bottom tube! I've mounted a Fidlock bottle holder on the top tube of my Titus, that works quite well! ✌️
@@mokotramp glad you agree! I just don’t understand why they design it like that it makes no sense lol. It’s a nice bike though I have been obsessing with the idea of getting one. Is yours a gloss or Matt finish?
@@KOL630 It's matt. The video doesn't do it any justice, it's a cracking colour in the flesh. It may look glossy in places due to the heli tape. It rides very nicely, those extra long chain stays make it pretty stable at speed off road. Certainly no slouch on the road, too! I'm pretty sure you'll love it, steel feels so good off road! ✌️
The current production Viz 450 changed (downgraded) the group mode intensity to just 20 lumens, using ONLY two out of the 5 leds (the top one and the one at the bottom) WTF, @Cateye?
That's ridiculous, thanks for the update! 👍 I still say the Solas 250 is the best option, it's the one I reach for in very bright conditions. The Viz family doesn't concentrate its beam as much, so appears less intense! ✌️
Great point regarding English bikes not getting the respect they deserve! Have you found replacement hoods? It appears that either Dia Compe or Weinmann hoods would do the trick.
I raced on bikes like that my favourite was a gazelle AA special in 531 with campag record still the best bike I ever had. I also rode Alan cyclocross bikes Italian aluminium bikes 👍
Lovely old bikes! I don't think British bikes get the love and attention they deserve! They may not have been as fancy looking as some of the Italian frames, but they were a good solid build, and made with some of the finest steel in the world by master frame builders! Ride safe! ✌️
That crankset is mind blowing the gear ratio is mental. but I can't deny the chrome makes it look great 👍cool build I'd totally change the brakes first though
Thank you! Yeah, the brakes ain't the best if I'm honest, but I'll leave them on. Want to try and keep it as original as I can. Plus it's a bit of a faff mounting some more calipers. ✌️
I'm having exactly the same issue. Air leaking from the sidewalls. Rear tire is pretty much going flat in 24h. I spent the last three days pulling my hair out. I won't buy these again that's for sure no matter how "fast" they're.
@@robbyy66 I think I used Orange seal in the end. Some sealants are better at sealing micro holes than others. Mine are perfect now, hold air very well! Stick with it, this tyre will reward you eventually! ✌️
I was really wanting to buy a Anytone 6666 for my mobile, but I don't trust them lasting with the heat sink getting so hot. A friend of mine has one and he's complained about the heating up issue. We've noticed here lately that his quad 6 is drifting off frequency now after say 30 minutes or so of talk time. Really Anytone needs to do a recall on the heating issue, but that won't happen.
Great video found exactly what I needed to know, especially in daytime use, I was getting a cateye 300 but the Nightrider 250 blows it out of the water even side view 5 hours is plenty on one charge for me. Thanks
Fear not, it's a great tyre! Make sure you put plenty of sealant in, around 60ml would be good! I've found Silca to be excellent stuff, expensive but works well! ✌️
I picked one of these up as an do-it-all road, gravel, singletrack, touring bike for when i visit the UK. I'm happy with it. Pros are: well made frame, great handling on road and off, comfy, compliant ride, good spec for the price, very nice looking bike. Cons: quite heavy, 21lbs, heavy wheels. Selcof seatpost is poor quality.
They do represent great value when compared to other Ti offerings! Although wheels are quite heavy, they function well, and again offer good value. I also purchased some Vittoria 42 carbons, this shaved some weight off it. Yeah, the Selcof kit isn't the best! I changed mine out for a Thomson, same with the stem. Mine is currently running with full fenders, it makes for a great 'do it all' winter bike! ✌️
I have a Titus Roadrunner, and I love the idea of it, but strangely I find it really sluggish compared to my carbon road bike. Like significantly, even on flat rides... just wondering if anyone else finds this or if it is the 1X that is the issue? I have upgraded the wheels to some 50mm aero ones for when on the road. TIA as interested to hear other people's comments
Hi! Yeah, I too find my RR a little sluggish compared to my carbon road bike, even my carbon gravel bike on its road wheelset! The geo of the RR is quite upright, this isn't helping with any aero gains! 😁 I think we also have to think about the over all flex in the frame, especially in the BB when compared to the stiffness of a carbon layup! The 1x set-up doesn't help either, if you're a strong rider! So, I don't think you're wrong in thinking you're slower when compared to riding your carbon road bike! ✌️
@@mokotramp it could just be the 1x groupset that came with it, as you are either spinning or grinding! Swapped it to a 2x for this winter. Will see how it goes!
How did this go, the frame is 300 quid atm and I would swap my 2x set up to it. I rode a titanium London Road and it's very sluggish and not as versatile as my alu btwin af gf which cost 850 in 2019 so hardly a super bike. My point is I like my btwin but love titanium. I have a titanium tt bike set up 2x and it flies.@@rolandsage5193
A year and a half in myself too. My roadrunner is also my go to bike. Recently put 35c tyres on it. Yes speed is a trade-off but it is a bit more comfier on the rougher sections. Here's a tip - I used strips of gel insoles along the bar and then wrapped with bar tape. Does wonders for soaking up extra vibration and numbness
Hi, thanks for your input! Yeah, I purchased some Cinelli gel strips for my road bike, pretty comfy on the palms. The double wrap feels nice, obviously not recommended for smaller hands. If you see them at a good price, get yourself some 32mm Spesh Roubaix Pro 2bliss, cracking tyres both on road and fire roads! Comfy, grippy and pretty quick with good puncture protection! ✌️
