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I don't understand why frame mounted front racks ain't a bigger thing in travel bikes. I get the load is limited by the bars (needing space to move) but i noticed there's more flex than actual steering if you really load up alot of weight onto a loop bar. In my case a bag of groceries. Look at the Schindelhauer Emil. That sorta front rack should be standard on travel bikes but you only find it on some heavy cargo e bikes for the most part.
That's a very good point. There really aren't a lot of good options for racks on a front travel bike. Maybe it's the weight, idk. I do think there are some cool ideas with a rack being mounted on a stem like a spacer connection.
@@GoodwinBikingOld Man Mountain offers the Divide rack which is front travel compatible. Though, I agree with the concern of damaging a suspension fork with heavy loads.
Mounting points are over rated IMNSHO. They do make things easier, no question but I'd never let a lack of mounting points stop me choosing a bike. There are a plethora of options available from simple strap based mounts to Wolftooth's B-RAD system & I've even seen some axle based things for mounting stuff. I love your enthusiasm for just getting out there. There is definitely a lot to be said for just using what you have & having a go. I do feel sorry for those not as umm.... vertically gifted,... that bikepack. All of my bikes are fairly large & I'm able to fit large frame bags, large handlbar bags etc. ....which is probably just as well as I tend to pack a lot of comfort items!
Haha not as vertically gifted 🤣 I can agree with that haha but not all hope is lost there! You have a good point for mounting locations. It's true there are so many products out there that wrap around your frame rather than screw attaching to it. Thanks for watching and your feedback!
Thanks for subscribing! I'm glad you liked it. Ill be making the dxf file available for purchase here soon on our upcoming website for those who want to try it out
Great ride! Since selling my old 26er full suspension and having only the 29er hard tail, I’ve often wondered if i can still ride some rougher stuff. May I ask how many mills of suspension do you have on your front fork?
@@GoodwinBiking Sweet! I only have 100 mil forks, but I’m old so I don’t ride anything too extreme. Lol! Thanks for the reply and the video. Happy riding!
Hello, I ordered a sonder broken road bike and took a sonder confusies stem. I am new to bikepacking but I am very experienced in bicycle travel long trips. This I did on a two wheel recumbent. I am glad with your input and my choice is confirmed by your opinion! Next Friday I will drive to London (UK) and get my new bike! The week afterwards I will make a week long test ride. In a year I will cycle the GDMBR which I am looking forward to! Thank you again for your input!
Great great load out! Slim and no panniers hanging off the back. Seems like you balanced the weight really well. What's the camo bag on the back rack there?
Hey thanks! Yeah i think the weight distribution worked out well. The rear bag is a Goodwin bag we will be selling on our upcoming website. It should be live soon! Selling waterproof bikepacking bags
@danielfischer1811 hey yeah! The website should be up in the next few weeks. Products are not quite available yet though. Ill be sure to give updates on the channel when products are in the production phase
hard to argue with that price, and dual side entries too! I agree, it doesn't have to be expensive to get out there & bike/camp. Whilst I've upgraded most of my stuff, I've kept the older/cheaper stuff on hand as a backup or for loaning to mates.
Yeah very good points. I appreciate you mentioning that because i didn't talk much to how more expensive tents can be worth it over some budget options. Less isn't always better. Keeping them for buddy's is a great idea
Ive heard mixed reviews with the aeroe spider being used on the handlebar. But the rear rack fof aeroe is I think the best design for rear racks out there. Id love to get one but the price holds me back. My diy rack works good for now, although i need to have sendcutsend recut the rack i designed into a different material thats more durable
Hey thanks i appreciate it! Its only been 1 month yesterday! Im excited about the growth and being patient with the process. I am definitely learning a lot along the way! I appreciate all your comments on my videos, lots to think about!
@Bikepacking well both i suppose. Im collecting data on an upcoming product im working on and want to consider peoples thoughts on whats the most popular bikepacking bike / bags. Specifically frame bags
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If you spent 2 weeks in a tent straight in one adventure you would get used to sleeping in it for your entire life. That's how it worked for me. Still I mostly traveled by feet, bikepacking for me is more like a dream. The biggest problem with it for me - I like using MTB as MTB .. and my tries to build up gear for traveling at least for one nighters felt like really limiting my MTB experience. Feels like you need to get to the point of your camp, to drop all your stuff and only then to go for trails. But after bikepacking travel to the point you already kill your legs :D. So I just can't figure it out in my head. And I need to say. You really took A LOT of gear with you. More than I used for 2 week travels, like why do you even need a sleeping pad :D
Haha thats awesome! Lol 😆 why a sleeping bag!? I suppose if you dont have a quilt or warm bootys, a sleeping bag is the next best option! Ol and trusty, stays around your body and keeps you warm. When you mentioned having all the gear on your bike is restricting.. i want to do a video soon revealing how i built my rear rack. Its noce because you can take it off in like 2 seconds - literally. So when you get to camp, you can go explore with less weight
One way you might consider to keep warmer, plus be lightweight, is to use a sleeping bag liner sheet. Mine is made of silk. So feels luxurious and surprisingly warm. It also has a hooded pocket in the top that fits my pillow. So it stops my pillow from sliding around, another problem you mentioned. As well as this I also always take a foil space blanket. These are super light and can be a lifesaver in an emergency if your sleeping gear happens to get soaked in the rain. At 3:00 in the morning when you said you felt uncomfortably cold, you could have added your space blanket on top of your sleeping bag to keep the warmth in.
Id be very interested in something like that! Send a link to one on amazon if you could! And very true, putting the blanket inside makes a huge difference in warmth rather than having it on the outside
@samuraioodon ill definitely post on the channel when i have samples. Future testing will definitely be needed but im excited about the products i have tested so far. A lot of tweaks are happening
Look into quilts as for a sleeping bag. To keep your pillow from moving around, maybe a mummy style sleeping bag that has a hood which you can slip your pillow under the hooded area of sleeping bag. watch videos from Sam Watsby. He does a brief summary of what to expect, eat, and bring during bikepacking trips.
Good idea on those! I found putting my pillow in a shirt or something will help as well. I looked up Sam Watsby and gave him a follow. Thanks for the tips!
I have seen videos where the entire family is brought along in Bike Touring: a trailer type bike hitch for the younger son, teenager on tandem behind dad, Baby in child bike trailer attached to Mom's of her own bike; Just Awesome. I hope to see more families explore our natural environments. It is a really rewarding get away from Chaotic Stressful Inner Cities.
That's awesome! Seeing families with a few kids all packing up on a surly or multiple bikes is so inspiring! I hope to get the rest of my family out bikepacking when the other kids are a bit older. So much fun
Yeah thats how it is out here, you just need to make sure your firepit is surrounded by dirt. Also be careful if it gets windy.. and always put it out before you leave!
Rear rack is brilliant, nice work. Also like the downtube light, good use of available space. I wouldn't keep a bottle down there, get funky with a quickness, Nalgene is pretty heavy for bikepacking too. I like two, 1-liter smartwaters in cages on the forks with Topeak versa mounts or USB's, then a full frame bag, and I keep one more smartwater in a feed bag. Try Voile straps for the camp chair. What chair is that btw? Perfect size. I also prefer a drybag backpack for the rear bag to use for potential dayhikes. I keep my powerbank in the top tube bag so I can plug it in to my phone or nav if necessary. Dig that little saddle bag like everyone else. Good job, I'll sub, keep them coming.
Oh, and instead of a pillow, I bring a puffer jacket in a small stuff sack. I also like to bring trekking poles, multi-functional, especially if you carry a trekking pole tent or tarp, they're also good bike stands.
as far as the pillow does yours have a strap? I struggled with the same until i realized there was a strap to go around the sleeping mat and hold it in place!!
Mine does not have a strap that i can see. I realized if i put it inside of a t-shirt (like a pillow case) it keeps it from sliding around, and that helps a lot! That awesoms your pillow has a strap!
