BIKES FOR BIKEPACKING - how I set up my bike after 75,000 kilometres

Подписаться 24 тыс.

Просмотров 87 тыс.

50% 1

In this video, I go through my bicycle setup for bikepacking and bike touring and talk about what makes a good bike for going out on bike trips. It can be difficult to know how to choose a bike for bikepacking, as there are so many choices, but this video should be useful for both beginners and advanced riders. I run through my complete set of component choices and offer several tips and tricks for improving your bike setup, making it more capable, reliable, and comfortable.
I've been cycling around the world since 2015, covering around 75,000 kilometres (46,000 miles) through 71 countries. In that time I've had three different bicycles, but my current bike is by far my favourite. See below for the full list of specifications, and check the various links for more information.
*** If you would like more help with any aspect of bikepacking, I do offer a consulting/coaching service, generally on a 1 to 1 basis. For more information: www.tristanridley.com/help
For a full review of my bike, its component choices, and more thoughts on what to look for in a bike for bikepacking: www.tristanridley.com/post/ou...
Bicycle Frame: Tout Terrain Outback Explore 29: tout-terrain.de/en/the-produc...
Drivetrain: Pinion C.12 Gearbox, 1:1 gear ratio (32/32) pinion.eu/en/c-line/
Belt: Gates 115t CDX Carbon Belt Drive www.gatescarbondrive.com/prod...
Fork: Fox 34 Float Factory SC 100mm
Saddle: Brooks B17 Narrow Carved
Handlebars: SQLabs 30X (16° sweep, 780 mm)
Grips: Ergon GA3
Inner grips: Spirgrips+ www.spirgrips.com/product/spi... (for a 10% discount use the code 'TristanPlus' but note that at the time of publishing Spirgrips are fully sold out, they should have stock again soon so check back later)
Bar tape: FAT WRAP tasisbikes.com/products/tasis...
Rims: WTB KOM Tough i25, 29"
Tyres: Vittoria Mezcal 29x2.25" (tubeless)
Brakes: Magura MT5 (4 piston front, 2 rear)
Seat post: Redshift ShockStop
Pedals: RaceFace Atlas
Mudguard: Ass Savers Win Wing 2: asssavers.avln.me/c/yVURnNEwnsaD
Bicycle gear range calculator: www.sheldonbrown.com/gear-cal...
If you found this video helpful and would like to give something back, please consider supporting me on Patreon.
PATREON: / tristanrid
PAYPAL: paypal.me/tristanrid
WEBSITE: www.tristanridley.com
INSTAGRAM: / tristanrid
FULL PACKING LIST: www.tristanridley.com/gear
MORE DETAILS ABOUT MY PACKING SETUP: www.tristanridley.com/post/pe...
If you have any suggestions or additional tips to share, please let me know, and thanks for watching!
0:00 - Introduction
2:18 - What type of bike?
7:02 - My frame: Tout Terrain Outback Xplore
8:40 - Drivetrain: Pinion C1.12
10:50 - Gear range
13:08 - Wheel size & tyres
17:24 - Suspension fork vs. rigid
19:49 - Brakes
20:54 - Handlebars and grips
24:28 - Saddle
26:07 - Seat post
26:58 - Mudguards/fenders
27:25 - Pedals
29:04 - Conclusion

Опубликовано:

19 июн 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 317

@aurisnow 4 месяца назад

Great to hear from someone with real experience and not the typical snob that thinks bikes are so complicated as rockets! "don't care about my leather seat", "don't worry about hydraulic brakes", "tubeless tires are great"... haha. That's the spirit.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Ha thanks, yeah I've never been one to baby my gear. Hope the video was helpful!

@johngrattan6343 4 месяца назад

I still tour on my 40 year old Claud Butler "Dalesman". Still in love with it, taken it everywhere.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Built to last!

@l2-4upphysicaltrainingover40 3 месяца назад

Best and most complete and comprehensive information and well thought out opinions and recommendations EVER! On RU-vid !!! So tired of listening to the strange group of riders, so-called adventure riders, who seem to suggest that you need hi tech Lululemon and a $5000 carbon frame bike with Another couple thousand dollars worth of automatic shifters. A reliable and robust built mountain bike, that is not going to break on you, and offers mounts for all the necessary cross country gear and , Made of steel with robust components, perhaps a gate belt drive taking advantage of German engineering. Again, thank you very much. Best reviewing all of youtube!

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate it!

@JRd941 17 дней назад

Great to hear some real advice from someone with a wealth of experience 👍

@tristanrid 16 дней назад

Glad it was helpful!

@OscarMager 4 месяца назад

Completely agree you can get by on any bike, and use whatever you got. Mine is a €799 aluminium Giant Talon mountain bike which I already owned and I converted to a touring bike when I went bike touring first. It still hasn't let me down after 10,000+ kilometer and indeed rides great on virtually any surface. Love my bike. Great video, thanks for sharing Tristan!

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! Another friend of mine has a Talon and loves his, sounds like a great bike!

@BatkoBrat 2 месяца назад

I just got a Canyon Spectral CF 7 and I already did a 350 km tour on it. I don't care that it is an enduro bike, I love doing tours on it. My country is full of rocky mountainous offroad tho, so the bike has been really useful so far. You can tour on anything, you don't have to have 3 bikes in your garage. I don't have the money to buy another bike :D

@lukasholecek5911 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your great experience! Definitely helpful for me! Happy travels!

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@chernovsergey23 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing! Amazing material for beginners!

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

My pleasure!

@jcassiopeia5790 4 месяца назад

Love your vids and your experience is very much worth listening to you 😀💪 greetings from South Bavaria

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@geoffmurray2 4 месяца назад

Great down to earth and detailed video, cheers mate.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching, hope it was helpful!

@michellemybelle6125 3 месяца назад

What a great bike. Thank you for sharing all these useful informations.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

No worries!

@scottyb.escape 4 месяца назад

Always outstanding and direct in a positive way. Best wishes from New Zealand

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@michaelbroyer3918 3 месяца назад

I learned a lot from this fine video. Your presentation was excellent and I look forward to future bikepacking videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@user-fv1jn1gw5w 2 месяца назад

Very thoughtful review. Thanks for sharing your valuable insights!

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@richardrr4220 4 месяца назад

Really useful, informative and well presented, thanks Tristan

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@mikedesrochers 3 месяца назад

Just came across your Chanel. Impressed with your take on bikepacking. Keep it up please. I’ll follow

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@WillMahler 4 месяца назад

Great tips. We love using the Pinion gearbox as well!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Nice, gearboxes are definitely the way to go!

@chaddy861 4 месяца назад

Learning a lot from your videos. Thank you Tristan 👍🏼

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@ferdinandgraf9012 4 месяца назад

What a great informative video! Only sharing the most usefull and heavyly tested knowledge. Helps me a lot at 16 with great tours and cycling around the world as the biggest dreams. Maybe one day I'll be in your situation. You are a big inspiration Tristan, always keep going.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the kind words, glad it was helpful and good luck with everything, I hope you find a way to make your dreams a reality!

@sprockets_shafts 2 месяца назад

Great video with plenty of honest and fair comments and opinions - I am entering the bikepacking route just now but havent chosen a bike style - with being a mtb for many years...my gut feeling was exactly what you said about a hardtail. you also confirmed many other points i already thought about. thanks again

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

No worries!

@mugdhamahanta 4 месяца назад

admirer of your work since a long time. this one once again a great video. Love from india

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@davehoover8853 4 месяца назад

I subscribed as that was a just a nice, relaxed presentation while still sharing loads of information. Appreciate the details on why you chose one option over another and how it works in the field. Ride the bike you have and start planning your next ride, then your next bike. I am amazed at the distances you have travelled! I live in the Tetons in Wyoming and am thinking about the GDMBR as a ride, not a race. Carbon bike, slack’ish geo and 650b x 55mm tires. If I love riding that kind of distance, then on to a steel or Ti hardtail. Thanks for making such a great video.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching, I'll be riding through Wyoming on the GDMBR this summer, can't wait to see that part of the world!

@jackcarter233 4 месяца назад

I agree. I love touring on my mountain bike!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Yeah there are always pros and cons but for me a mountain bike is definitely the way to go!

@ares333x2 4 месяца назад

I really enjoy your perspective and experience! So many of the mountain bike channels are about Bike Parks and bling. Not actually riding and adventuring... It doesn't matter how old or outdated the machine, just ride it, maintain it, and love it. Let all the dudes with their bling machines pay for their ski lifts. Not that I have anything against downhill. 😂 If I want to go fast I'll get on my motorcycle. Cheers from Utah. 🍻

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Cheers, I appreciate it!

@forbsio 4 месяца назад

Lovely video and you're so easy to listen to. Thanks for sharing your experiences and perspectives!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks, hope it was useful!

@forbsio 4 месяца назад

@tristanrid Absolutely, mate. I am picking up a new bike tomorrow and have been doing all the mental math on what would be best as a relative beginner. You touched on a few things I am thinking about, like tire size, flat pedals (I'm a roadie), and and handlebar selection. Feels like my mind is on the right track with your and other's thoughts helping me along!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Ah I see, new bike day is always exciting so I hope you enjoy it!

@abuk92 Месяц назад

Highly appreciated the introduction suggesting to use gear that you already have! ❤❤❤

@tristanrid Месяц назад

Thank you! Hope you found the video useful!

@thickymcghee7681 2 месяца назад

Great video man. I am just getting into biking...period but eventually would like to do long distance, and this was a great video. Thank you.

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

No worries, glad it was helpful!

@gregcooper9753 4 месяца назад

Your comments are logical and based on tremendous hands (and feet) on experience. Very helpful in my decision making for the GDMTBR I will be using my Niner hardtail MTB rather than my Topstone gravel for many of the reasons you outlined

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful, good luck with the GDMBR! I'll be riding some of the route myself this year, can't wait!

@alanclarke4965 Месяц назад

This all checks out - just spent a couple of days bikepacking on my 3 speed brompton in Austria...

@tristanrid Месяц назад

Love a Brompton, great bikes 🤌

@Destide 3 месяца назад

I have no plans for tours, but I do a 24-mile round commute through toe-path and single track and all of this was golden upgrade info

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

That's a solid commute, good on you and glad I could help!

@markherriott2436 4 месяца назад

Brilliantly informative. I've purchased things as a result of your insights. I love the way you give options, but most of all, my experience has been that you can rely on everything you say. The big life changer has been purchasing that same Brooks saddle and the Decathlon shorts you mentioned in another video. I never imagined I'd be cycling without padded shorts (sometimes), after years of cycling. Thanks!

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

My pleasure, glad it worked out for you and thanks for watching!

@alessandrorossi2164 3 месяца назад

what Decathlon shorts?

@timhobin8490 4 месяца назад

Great review no BS. You cant buy experience but you very eloquently passed some on many thx.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@tonysadler5290 4 месяца назад

Many thanks for such an informative video - I reckon I'll pinch some of your ideas! I mostly ride MTBs, however I do go touring with my wife, in UK and mainland Europe. We have a couple of Giant Roam 0 disc hybred bikes. They have a lot in common with a hardtail mtb and similar geometry, but a bit lighter. The tyres are 40mm so less drag and is good for light trails, tow paths and tarmac. With racks on carry a reasonable amount of kit. They are a lot of bike for not too much money with 2 x 11 gearing. Above all - they are comfortable. We do day rides, camping with our van or the odd two day trips. I run mechanical everything, and where as my other bikes are tubless, the tourers we run tubed with Tannus tyre protectors - mainly because it's so easy to fix a puncher at the side of the road in the middle of nowhere! and don't have to carry a load of stuff, and I didn't have to get tubless wheels (bike came with traditional rims). Pedals I put on are a reliable basic set of mtb flats, and we go with whatever saddle is comfy! All the best, regards Tony Sadler South Wales uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 27:59 ps, love your bar Bear🐻

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Sounds like a great setup! Haha and thanks, that's would be Sir Gingivere, my bodyguard. He's actually a cat, but he think's he's a bear so you're not far off 😃

@farkasdaniel5692 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your experience in such a detailed way. I loved every minute of it. I wish every video would be so comprehemsive and told by experience. I am looking into bikepaking although I love fully MTBs (I have one) so I'm kinda worried about the drag for longer trips. Although I probably will never ride more than 1000kms at once. 😅 Thank you for your informative video, keep up the great work! Greetings from Hungary!

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much for the kind words, glad it was helpful, and good luck!

@lennart822 Месяц назад

Love it. Best video about bikepacking I have seen so far. You did the job first (75.000 km amazing) and then started to talk. That's the way to go. Real wisdom straight forward.

@tristanrid 9 часов назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@sailingholsltd6062 4 месяца назад

Thanks Tristan, you have gone a long way in helping us decide on a pair of Outbacks. We have just placed the order and since we are living in Iceland we can get familiar with them on some great dirt roads. Looking forward to your U.S. trip, its high on our list.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks, and congratulations on your new bikes, you're going to love them! I can't wait to get out to Iceland for some cycling myself, that's been very high on my list for a long time!

@toutterrain8152 3 месяца назад

Great! We wish you lots of fun on your adventures 👍

@teddylott 5 дней назад

Hey. Just scrolled through and found your comment. I’m seriously considering ordering an outback too. I’m also living in Iceland, couldn’t ask how much it cost to import it here could I? I’m really struggling finding information about it. How have you found your bikes? Bet they are fantastic! Any information on sizing? I can’t find much good information about sizing either. Thanks

@jpwesley 4 месяца назад

You might take a look at the Infinity Seat. It was made for ultra long distance cycling and to provide comfort for long days in the saddle. Plus, they’re great people!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Looks interesting, I don't think I've come across that one before. You've tried it then?

@Eddie65001 4 месяца назад

Brilliant!! Thank you

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

You're very welcome!

@user-rs1zl1vt5p 3 месяца назад

Дякую за ваше відео та досвід. Дуже корисні поради. Great thanks. 😊

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Welcome :)

@user-rs1zl1vt5p 3 месяца назад

@@tristanrid 🤗

@uclaalum88 3 месяца назад

Tristan, that was borderline brilliant! I've watched it a few times and even taken some notes. :) Hearing what works for you, is very helpful in getting ideas on what may help me to get more comfortable on the bike and/or finding improvements that I hadn't noticed. Q: what shoes have you found to be the best for you and why?

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the kind words, glad it was helpful! For flat pedal cycling shoes, the best ones I've found have been Specialized Rime Flat MTB shoes - so far I've been really happy with them!

@mcakey1648 4 месяца назад

Well done, Tristan. Greetings from Quadra Island.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Hope all's good on Quadra!

@mikelafferty5253 4 месяца назад

Youve made me think twice about my Plus sized 27.5 MTB not being "gravel" enough for touring around. thx for the info

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

No worries! If you want to make a 27.5+ faster it could be worth looking into Schwalbe G-One tyres, which come in 2.8" and are VERY fast!

@livinlarge1247 3 месяца назад

In North America a Classic 26er 3x9 MTB with brakes that work that you can fix. The 26inch tires still remain readily available in any town. The Specailized Crossroads Flackjacket tire works well & is easy to change. The 2.0 inch (give or take) mtb tire is nice, because it does not need a lot of pressure & is easy to air up. (Take a couple tubes & tire wrenches though, and make sure all tube valves are threaded & easy to fit an air chuck on. Mine are Specailized or Schwable with Screader valves.) I have some affordable mag wheels after breaking spokes, and they work nice, but I am sure some good 36 spoke bikepacking or tour rims would work.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

There's definitely something said for keeping it simple and using reliable parts that have been time tested! In my experience, good quality 26" parts can be increasingly difficult to find in much of the world, but if it's working for you then that's all that matters!

@alwayslearning7672 2 месяца назад

26" are dead and obsolete now for touring.

@VladyslavOleksenko 4 месяца назад

Tristan, I absolutely love your last tech-info-advise videos. The most usefull I saw! Thank you for that, and for amazing articles! Good luck with what you are doing, all the best to your life, and ye... thanks once again 🙏 Forgot to add: the music is fantastic, where do you get it?

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks so much for the kind words! For the music I use envato elements, although it's not perfect so I'm always open to suggestions for alternatives!

@ChrisRocks-rv2td Месяц назад

Oh man, this video is like the perfect answer to thousands of questions i had since i "restarted" biking again (after nearly 15 years) with the goal of long distance adventures! And now i know, that i chose subconsciously so many right decisions! Especially what bike i'm going to ride (our bikes have even nearly the same geometry - its like a blessing for me after 1000s of sleepless nights : )) Thank you so much! And your explanations are so absolutely understandable and make so much sense for me! Not like so many other "youtubers" who always show you only the best and most expensive parts you will never really need. All about marketing and making money - every video is so over-clean - simply far away from the "real way". Thanks again for many more very sleepy nights in future (hopefully most of the time in tents : )) A feq questions i have, if it's ok: what's your height and maybe you know your inner leg lenght and your saddle height? So i could understand more of your geometry/setup and so on : )) Cheers, Chris.

@tristanrid 9 часов назад

Thanks so much for the kind words, Chris, I'm stoked to hear that the video was helpful! I'm around 6 feet tall and have pretty long legs, although I've never measured my inseam. I ride a large frame out my Outback, and it fits perfectly, although I do have to have my saddle all the way back as far as it will go, to accommodate my long legs. Hope that helps, and all the best with your next trip!

@vntcolder 2 месяца назад

Great introduction ! No need for an expensive bike, just go.

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

Exactly👌

@guidedbyclaudia 4 месяца назад

Super helpful !

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

😊

@DogtorIzzy 4 месяца назад

Me: Has barely bike packed at all Also me: Watches the whole thing intently Great job as always dude :D! I never knew how many different frames there were :O

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks Izzy, we'll make a bikepacker out of you in no time! Get ready for Stonehenge next month!

@30bones 4 месяца назад

I have the same inner bar ends on a pair of ritchey kyote bars and have them much further in and love them. They may be a wider bar than what you’re using. Also had them on a pair of Tumbleweed Persuader with good results.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

The Kyote bars are great, I use those for over a year, and the Perusader bar looks great too. In the end I found I prefer a bit less sweep, but it's all a matter of figuring out what works best for you!

@30bones 4 месяца назад

@@tristanrid I agree. Debating on going to a complete SQ labs cockpit

@HuntersCyclingAdventures 2 месяца назад

The pinon gearbox is a beast I love mine

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

Me too!

@-Steve-01 4 месяца назад

Love your detailed setup breakdowns and interesting seeing what changed between. I have a carbon gravel bike and find it great for general local adventuring and will probably do some more overseas trips this year but definitely agree it’s more of a worry even on a plane in a proper box so would be getting nervous further afield and wouldn’t be looking to chuck it on a bus roof anytime soon. Would be interested to know how you find these epic adventures. All sponsorship?

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Yeah flying with carbon would definitely make me more nervous, the really nice thing about a steel frame and a gearbox means I never really worry about damage in transit. For most of my time cycling around the world I just worked normal jobs, saved hard, then budgeted even harder when out on tour. Nowadays I support myself with a combination of freelance content writing, online coaching, photography, RU-vid, and a bit from sponsorships. Luckily there are a lot of ways to make money remotely these days!

@Mike-vd2qt 3 месяца назад

Great video, thanks! I've got the same fork on my Chumba Ti frame. I found the Jones-H bar bugged my wrists and forearms. Switching to a steel frame, drop bar, mtb bike that takes racks and panniers for my next Divide tour. Probably be slower downhill on rough terrain, but slightly faster on flats and smoother terrain, might be an even trade-off since I'm old and slow anyway. Happy trails ☮

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Always a trade off whichever way you go! Good luck with the Divide, I'll be on part of that route this year myself, can't wait to get out there!

@Mike-vd2qt 3 месяца назад

@@tristanrid Thanks, best of luck to you too. Enjoy the route. I've ridden half of it, but CAN was closed due to Covid in 2021. I'll turn 71 while out there this summer. 🙂

@bazasmith 4 месяца назад

Hello from Canada, Tristan! Loved your review of the bike on the website and this helps round out that narrative! After crossing Canada by bike last year my partner and I are electing to get off the road and start bike packing - less cars/trucks!! Decided on Pinion and are leaning to the Outback - but we are nervous about the amount of shipping/duty to bring them here. Did you have to fork over more? These are the bikes we want - just need to balance if the duty and such are worth it to bring them home (or .... get them there and bring them home after a ride around Europe!). Great stuff Tristan!! THANK YOU!

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Canada is such a playground for bikepacking, I'm heading to Vancouver in April and can't wait to get exploring! I'm not certain what the shipping/import costs will be for Canada but I imagine it will be manageable, I'd say maybe send Tout Terrain a message directly and ask them? Their customer service has always been great so I'm sure they can give you an answer! :)

@matthewkramer8613 4 дня назад

That drive train is pretty cool. Running a Gates belt drive seems like it would fairly maintenance free. It seems like having a front shock is ideal for most offroad adventures. It can always be locked out for road stretches. But yeah if your tour is mostly hard pack and road ridged woudl save some wieght and improve efficiency. Drop bar bikes work well for efficiency over longer distance were the terain is not too rough.

@tristanrid 8 часов назад

Yeah the belt drive is really nice to have. Front shock is great, the main downside is maintenance, especially on a longer tour - I do also appreciate the simplicity of a rigid fork, it's nice just not to have to worry about it!

@gregorylloyd7450 4 месяца назад

Been looking forward to this video. Thanks for posting. Any thoughts on dynamo hubs?

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching! I prefer to stay away from dynamos as they add complexity and I'd worry about river crossings, as well as the fact that you can't turn them off if you don't need the extra power. For those reasons I find power banks make more sense, not to mention being much cheaper and not adding resistance. If I really need a LOT of extra power, I go for solar.

@ryanjenkins3070 Месяц назад

Good stuff, man. Really enjoyed it. I’m a mountain biker just getting into bikepacking. Such a great, level-headed perspective. Also, what shoes are you rockin?

@tristanrid Месяц назад

Thanks mate 🙏 The shoes I'm wearing in this video are Vivobarefoot Magna FGs, but as much as I love them I don't wear them for cycling as the sole is too flexible. My go-to shoes for bikepacking at the moment are Specialized Rime Flats 👍

@recyclespinning9839 Месяц назад

Great review and information. As someone who is a bit of a bike collector, I agree just get out there and get going. Plenty of good used low miles bike also, just service them , brakes, hubs, tires, bearing , etc. Ps . I don't have a bike with a shock in front, lately I've been seeing roads that have cracks going across road. Im thinking your right, possibly a shock with a lock out might be good for touring , both on or off road on trails..

@tristanrid 9 часов назад

Yeah old bikes can pretty easily be restored and turned into perfectly good touring rigs, you don't need anything fancy to go a long way!

@scottrok13 3 месяца назад

Nice! Thank you🎉❤

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

You're welcome 😊

@benfairall7017 4 месяца назад

You have come really far =)

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks mate, yeah it's been a long road!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Also we really need to get you some chunkier tyres for your gravel bike 😉

@kennymcdade161 3 месяца назад

Very informative video thanks! So the one thing that I noticed when you were talking about the brand of bike and the frame material is that you didn’t mention what size of frame it is. I wondered if you could make a video on what is the best frame size for the height of a person. The benefits of a too small frame vs a too large frame compared to your height. Anyways, great video!

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Thanks! Mine is a Large frame, which is a perfect fit for me at around 6 foot. Best bet if you're not sure of your size will be to send the bike manufacturer a message directly, they should be able to help you out. What's your height?

@kennymcdade161 3 месяца назад

My height is 5’11”, but I have a 31 inseam. And by the bike charts I can take a M, ML, or a L. I ended up purchasing a second hand Trek Marlin 8 second gen size L, and the bike seems kinda heavy to maneuver but is workable if I don’t try to do any heavy mountain biking but just stick to the easy gravel roads I guess. Thanks!

@susan53226 4 месяца назад

Being far too familiar with the calf/shin bites myself, I’ve been wondering if there is a practical fold up pedal for hike-a-bike. I’ve been very curious about the benefits of your drive system, so it was exciting to see this post. Thank you!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

I've been considering trying either MKS Lambda Ezy Superior pedals or the MKS Allways Ezy Superior pedals, both of which have a quick-release system for taking the pedals off without a tool. I'm just not sure how grippy they'll be, but they could be worth a look!

@SilverShamrock71 22 дня назад

Great video, I run Spirgrips on my 2023 Sirrus X 4.0 and agree that they are brilliant, no hand fatigue whatsoever even after a very long ride, my one issue with flat bars is the lack of aero when riding into a headwind, although this can be addressed with aero loop bars such as the Jones or similar

@tristanrid 8 часов назад

There's also the option of clip-on aerobars, although that adds quiet a bit of weight. This year I'm trying the Velo Orange Crazy Bar V2, and so far I'm really liking it, so that could be worth a look!

@SilverShamrock71 5 часов назад

@@tristanrid thanks, I'll take a look

@MrQuestful 4 месяца назад

24:50 have you tried the Brooks Cambium saddle? It’s rubber based, and is my current favorite comfort saddle for big miles. Love the rest of your setup, I’m planning on getting my pinion bike in a few months!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Awesome, you're going to love running a Pinion! And yeah the cambium was actually the first one I tried but unfortunately it definitely wasn't the one for me, after a week on it bikepacking in the Scottish Highlands my backside was NOT having a good time 😅

@hallstewart 2 месяца назад

Even in “lockout”, the fork will actuate if you hit a hole which helps reduce fatigue.

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

Yeah lockout is definitely a must for me when it comes to bikepacking forks, so useful!

@felipeprenholato2301 3 месяца назад

Nice tips, that's a wonderful introduction for people starting in bikepacking / touring world. Have you test Vittoria Barzo in front wheel, how you compare it to Mezcal?

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

I haven't tried a Barzo yet as I've always found dual Mezcals to be sufficient grip for bikepacking where I'm not usually taking aggressive turns, but I've heard good things about the Barzo/Mezcal combo so maybe I'll give it a try soon!

@Bikepacking 4 месяца назад

Really really good insight from someone that knows their stuff .. very rare to find on RU-vid big thanks .. cheers .. ps one question did you have your camera setup to automatic or Manuel . Regulating the lighting iOS

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

I always shoot manual although for this video I might have been better off with automatic as the lighting was a bit of a nightmare with the constantly changing clouds/sun - not the best place to film but it was the best I could find at the time!

@Bikepacking 4 месяца назад

@@tristanrid just wondering as learning lighting now with nd filters i still got a lot to learn

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

For videography whilst on the road I prefer a variable nd filter since it makes life a lot easier. Changing filters every time the light changes would otherwise be a bit of a pain when you're shooting from the saddle!

@Bikepacking 4 месяца назад

@@tristanrid good point i got Variable filter 4 to 32 and 64 to 256 .. for the drone but will change the camera ones to the same as that good point as i noticed it was a hassle cheers for the tip ..

@whatthetrip8769 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing your knowledge learned on the road! I was wondering if your top loaded handlebar bag was accessible while having aero bars ?

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks, yeah the handlebar bag is still easily accessible with aerobars, although it's ever so slightly less convenient than without. Works fine though 👍

@omare_biketonature 4 месяца назад

Useful information as always! On a side note found the music to be a little bit high and distracting. Cheers

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Noted, thanks for the feedback, and glad it was helpful!

@larspetersen2688 4 месяца назад

Very informative, and with 75000 km behind you, i know it's worth listening. No rear rack and backpack any more?

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thank you! I'll probably run a backpack and rear rack again when I get back into long term touring mode this year, I just tend to use a seat pack for shorter trips where I don't need the extra capacity :)

@apollo13rocks 4 месяца назад

Amazing videos Tristan! Watched twice to get all the details. Been wanting to ditch cycling bib shorts as well. What do you wear instead? Boxer briefs? Padded boxers? Thanks and ride safe.

@apollo13rocks 4 месяца назад

Btw no chafing? or do you use chamois cream?

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

I just wear normal merino wool boxers, no padding, although I've also gone commando (no underwear) with normal unpadded shorts too in the past. The key is having a good saddle that works for you, since many seem to be designed with padded shorts in mind, and unfortunately finding the perfect saddle can be a very long process!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

I've never had chafing and have never had to use any chamois cream, not with my Brooks leather saddle, for which I'm very grateful!

@apollo13rocks 4 месяца назад

Thanks man! I just subscribed. Will be watching all your vids.

@heathenmedusa 4 месяца назад

Very helpful video thankyou. What is your take on tyre pressures?

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

I tend to just do it by thumb, but it definitely pays to adjust pressure depending on the terrain. I'll always add pressure if I know I have a long pavement section and drop the pressure when I get back onto the dirt.

@nickbanderson 4 месяца назад

Have you considered or used a suspension stem with a rigid fork? Thanks for all of your masterful vids!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks, and yeah I've definitely considered it. Suspension stems work better with drop bars as they have more travel, with flat bars they're pretty minimal, but if/when I do switch to a rigid fork I'll most likely try a suspension stem at the same time, why not!

@mk30b25 4 месяца назад

Something like the vecnum stem?

@Osteoandyogi 4 месяца назад

Cheers mate

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@yagogarcia1841 3 месяца назад

Great! Aupa ahí!

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

😊🙏

@terrybriggs3289 23 дня назад

As far as your leather seat,apply some sno-seal,you can get it at any boot store.Just let your seat heat up in the sun and apply it.

@tristanrid 8 часов назад

I'll give that a try!

@jeromep4148 3 месяца назад

Wow, super informative!! Currently planning 1300 mile tour - near all pavement with a small amount of gravel. I was thinking of using 1.6 inch tires on my carbon fiber Hardtail MTB (120 mm travel fork). It’s a very lightweight xc frame and my plan was to use front fork, handlebar, triangle and an under seat bag ( not rear rack). I am hoping to go minimalistic on cooking stuff, but have overnight sleeping gear. Timeframe is Sept and traveling from Yellowstone to Minneapolis. Questions: suitability of tire and xc frame??

@GordoGambler 3 месяца назад

Crazy.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

I'd say it'll be fine, if you're riding almost all on pavement then the suspension fork won't really be doing anything for you so a rigid fork would be better, but if that's what you have then it'll do the job. If the fork has lockout then great, if not I'd probably pump up the pressure (assuming it's air suspension) so that you don't lose as much efficiency from it. But yeah in general it'll do the job, it's not the IDEAL bike for that trip but it'll get you there!

@GG-si7fw 2 месяца назад

Great overview of your bike and setup. Have you tried the Rohloff internal geared hub or Shimano Nexus/Alfine? I was wondering about those vs the pinion gearbox setup if you have tried any of them?

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

I've tried Rohloff a couple of times and definitely prefer Pinion, the shifting feels a lot better and I prefer the weight distribution, with the gearbox being in the centre of the bike. No experience with the Shimano geared hubs though, I'd be interested to give them a try!

@GG-si7fw 2 месяца назад

@@tristanrid Thanks for answering my question as I didn't even think about the weight distribution.

@stevemullin1195 4 месяца назад

I like your bike. What wheels do you have on it? I'm riding a surly bridge club xl 27.5 with marathon mondial 2.1 tires. I'm planning on doing the PCBR this fall and will probably put my panaracer gravelking tires back on as tubeless. What tent system do you use on your tours?

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Rims are currently WTB KOM Tough i25, 29", and at the moment I'm using 29x2.25" Vittoria Mezcal tyres, which are great. I have a few tents, but at the moment I'm using a Durston X-Mid 1p Solid, which is great :)

@alankstewart 2 месяца назад

Really enjoyed this. You mentioned about Titanium frames cracking. Is that at the welds or elsewhere?

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

I've heard of it happening both at the welds and on the main frame body, although it's still not very common and a good quality ti frame should be absolutely fine. In general I wouldn't worry too much about it!

@julianhawker7672 4 месяца назад

I'm 100% onboard with most stuff you said and set my bike up fairly similar, I run a dropper not a suspension post though and Jones bars. Really want to try a gearbox but not been brave enough yet to drop all that cash............ I've also had to cycle with one pedal some years ago, not easy at all ! mine was a knackered thread in the non drive-side crank. Happy and safe trails. 👍

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks, and yeah cycling on one pedal isn't much fun! Dropper is certainly tempting for more single-track heavy routes although I haven't been quite able to justify it for a long-distance tour yet. Never say never though!

@davidjohnston1374 3 месяца назад

Awesome and informative Tristan, have you toured with a Rolhoff hub and carbon belt before as apposed to the Pinion Gearbox? Likes & dislikes, Both are expensive set ups and have similar range between oil changes but one has to be built in to a frame on order as apposed to having a special wheel made up? I also think the frame at the back needs to have a split section in order to change the belt? I'm liking the idea behind either system these days compared to the Derailieur systems especially if you have to pack up the bike for airplane travel.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

I haven't toured on a Rohloff but did try one out a few times on friends bikes so I do have some idea of comparison. I'd prefer a Rohloff to a derailleur drivetrain, but definitely prefer Pinion to Rohloff. I found the shifting to be MUCH nicer with Pinion, and it also has a higher gear range than Rohloff. I like that the weight is at the centre of the bike, which is much better for handling, and it also makes it easier to remove the gearbox should you ever need to send it away for repair, not that that's likely, whereas with Rohloff you'd have to take your wheel apart first. Pinion also makes it easy to switch wheelsets, which is nice. On the other hand, yeah you do need a bike specifically made for Pinion. Supposedly Rohloff is ever so slightly more efficient than Pinion too, although I've never noticed that. I'm super happy with my Pinion but either way I do think that for anything other than racing, gearboxes are the way to go!

@davidjohnston1374 3 месяца назад

Thanks for that insight Tristan, pinion gear boxes are pretty rare here in Australia but not so in Europe and America. I remember Darren Alff aka Bicycle Touring Pro buying a Co-Motion Siskyu with 650B wheel set and 18 speed Pinion as well as the S&S Couplers to split his entire frame, value today in Australian Dollars somewhere in the vicinity of $14,500 whereas a Rolhoff bike with Gates drive will cost $7,000. @@tristanrid

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Wow that's super expensive, you can definitely get Pinion bikes for a lot less, as far as I've seen the price for both Pinion and Rohloff has been pretty comparable on most bikes

@bevanw1 26 дней назад

Great video, thanks! Are you still running with the rear carrier and dry bag pack?

@tristanrid 9 часов назад

Yeah for longer trips I generally still go for a rack and dry bag, it's only on shorter trips where I sometimes opt for the seat pack :)

@bironbrunelle5186 Месяц назад

As most here I appreciate the less bling and more riding. My interest peaked at using flat pedals and no padded shorts. And the confirmation that my hardtail is doing just fine, unless I find a pile of cash.

@tristanrid 10 часов назад

Even if you do find a pile of cash you might be better off spending it on adventures rather than a new bike, but to each their own. Keep checking under rainbows and hopefully you'll get lucky!

@michaelglennon82 12 дней назад

Great Video thanks. Wondering if you think 29x2.5 Mezcal rear and 29x2.6 Mezcal up front will work on my rigid Salsa Fargo with 30mm internal rims. Been running Mezcal 2.35s front and rear for a while now and I'm very happy with them but I'd like to have more mud clearance in the rear and I'd like try the 2.6 up front. Thanks

@tristanrid 8 часов назад

Thanks for watching! I'd check with Salsa directly since they have a few different versions of the Fargo with different clearances, and I believe it can even vary by frame size. Assuming there's enough clearance on the frame and fork, I think it would be a great combo, and the rims should be fine for that width of tyre :)

@Puppybreth242 7 часов назад

Have you had the opportunity to try either the regular canecreek seatpost or the redshift suspension stem? I swear by both of these upgrades, but do not have experience with other products.

@peterlustig6705 4 месяца назад

i was wondering: would you ever consider just going all the way and using a full suspension bike for touring? and second question: why not? :D great videos btw

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Haha you guessed it - I wouldn't go on a long tour on a full-suspension bike, the reason being just that on longer trips, in my experience you end up doing the majority of your riding on either pavement or smoother gravel/dirt, conditions where a full-sus isn't helping, but you're still having to deal with the extra pedal inefficiency of the rear shock, as well as the extra mechanical complexity, meaning you're going to need a lot more maintenance and you're more likely to have a problem. If a full-sus was the only bike I had, I'd be willing to tour on it, it would work, but I definitely don't think it's ideal. That said, for certain routes which are very singletrack heavy, a full-sus would be perfect!

@michaelherron4306 4 месяца назад

Just curious if you’ve ever tried those extra large pedals that enable you to place both the ball and heel of your foot on the pedal?

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

I haven't tried those yet, I tend to pedal on the ball of my foot so I'm not sure it would suit me but they do look interesting!

@nklin6 3 месяца назад

I run tubeless and i do agree they are great for punctures, but i encountered a problem when i started snapping spokes when i got them fixed the tubeless setup was a pain in the ass and i couldnt go back to it for the rest of the trip needed tubes. Sometimes the simplicity of tubes is better

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

I feel like that's one of the big advantages of tubeless though - going tubeless doesn't stop you from putting in a tube if that ever ends up being better in a specific circumstance, so you can derive the benefits of both. Whereas if you run tubes primarily, you don't have the option. In my experience though tubeless has been flawless more than 99% of the time, I've only had to throw a tube in maybe 3 times over the last five years, which is pretty good going!

@nklin6 2 месяца назад

@@tristanrid ill definitely have to change my previous comment, i got a new bike and immediately got 3 punctures, changed straight to tubeless. It's way better

@rubenalbertochiochini8012 3 месяца назад

Hola Tristan!!!!......pregunta: tu bici no es una simple "single speed", tiene un equipo de marchad internas verdad??? Felicitaciones!!!! Saludos desde Mar Del Plata, Argentina.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Sí, es una caja de cambios de 12 velocidades de una empresa llamada Pinion, realmente me encanta :)

@Biking360 3 месяца назад

Very interesting. I have a Surly LHT and ECR. I have been touring for a lot of years (Since 1972!) and like both options depending on where I ride. However, next year I am taking on the GDMBR and feel I need something lighter as I will be 64 and I am not as strong as I was so I will need all the help I can get to make the 60,000m of elevation. Do you have any suggestions for a bike for this specific ride? I wanted to keep the budget at around 2k-3k GDP. I am happy to buy used as I know my way around bikes and know what to look for when buying something used. Any help would be very much appreciated. Jay

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

Personally, I'd just stick to the ECR if I were you! Plus-tyres will make the ride a lot more comfortable, which is probably even more important the older you get, especially if you're not in a big rush to finish the route quickly. If hills are an issue I'd probably suggest getting some lower gears for the ECR, and packing lighter. If you went with a full carbon gravel bike, something like the Salsa Cutthroat, which was purpose made for racing the GDMBR, you'd save a few kilograms of weight, but spend a lot of money doing it. And you'd end up with higher gearing and a much less comfortable ride, so I'd stick with the ECR and maybe switch out your drivetrain for a lower granny gear :)

@23skido 4 месяца назад

Any Insights comparing your bike to Tumbleweed Prospector? Im considering it myself. Thanks

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

I haven't ridden a Prospector myself so I can't really comment, but from what I've heard they're great bikes and I'm sure you'd be happy with either. I guess the most obvious difference on paper is that the Outback runs a Pinion gearbox whereas the Prospector runs a Rohloff gearbox. Personally I'm definitely team Pinion as I find the shifting much smoother than the Rohloffs I've tried. The gear range is also quite a lot higher, and it makes more sense to me to have the weight of the gearbox in the bottom bracket rather than the rear wheel, as it's at the centre of the bike for weight distribution. But like I said they're both awesome bikes so I don't think you can go wrong with either!

@francescoioverno2937 4 месяца назад

Thank you very much for the content, very interesting, I also use a mountain bike for bikepacking, I have some problem with the suspension fork that however touches the front bags, do you have this problem? if yes how did you solve it? thanks for the answer greetings from Italy.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Yeah it can be tricky managing tyre clearance when running suspension, especially with larger wheels and bigger handlebar bags. For my setup it's definitely something I have to watch out for, especially when the bag is very full, when it tends to sag a little lower. In my case I have to have the handlebars a little higher than I'd normally like, and make sure I'm careful about how I pack the bag to ensure the compression straps keep it up. Three solutions: use a smaller handlebar bag, raise your handlebars, or find a way to attach a small front rack to stop the bag from hitting the tyre. None of those are ideal but that's the best I've been able to come up with so far!

@francescoioverno2937 4 месяца назад

@@tristanrid Thank you very much for your reply and suggestions, very much appreciated, I will try some of the solutions you suggested, I really like the rack solution... I will definitely try it out. Thanks again.

@weeringjohnny 4 месяца назад

Every time I listen to this guy I find myself nodding in agreement.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Appreciate it!

@kevincasey2947 4 месяца назад

You kinda - sorta described you somewhat detail your kit to suit your next route, and you said your next route would be North America, (Alaska thru Canada and US.) Can you describe your route and how you are going to detail your kit to suit it, or are you just going to run what you described in this video, (which was absolutely brilliant BTW)! Thanks much!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

I'll be running a fairly similar kit setup to that described in my other video where I run through my gear setup; there will be a few small changes and I may have time to put together a video next month with some updates, but it won't differ greatly from that setup, which I used last summer in Alaska and Canada. As for the route, it'll be east from Vancouver to the Rockies and then down to Mexico via a pretty meandering route in the US. I haven't mapped the route yet since it's still a few months away but watch this space and I'll keep you posted :)

@23skido 4 месяца назад

Let me know if your in Taos NM. You have a Warm Showers waiting! I can guide you to local hot springs and local pubs.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks a lot, I might well take you up on that!

@kevindean9613 4 месяца назад

Great video ,but I wouldn't agree with the Titanium comment failure would be down to quality & quality of welds .

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks, yeah that's absolutely right, the problem is that a lot of frames seem to use fairly poor quality titanium and construction so that in practice titanium tends to have a higher fail rate. With the same quality as is common on steel I'd prefer Titanium, but it's not a major factor for me either way, I think the geometry and other components are a lot more important than frame material. Thanks for watching!

@kevindean9613 4 месяца назад

@@tristanrid Thanks for the reply ,I use a Olsen with a pinion , their frames are now made in the UK , for me the biggest reason is because it's lighter & as I'm 60 with a back problem it makes it easier to lift over gates & fences ,I did however swap out the carbon fork for a Surly Ogre ,I use a suspension stem as I don't do any or little technical stuff .You probably know that Pinion now do electric shifting that allows standard shifters & to change gear under torque . Very inspiring videos thanks .

@Anjenito 3 месяца назад

I've seen that you swapped from the helm (130 mm) to the fox front suspension. Hasn't this altered the geometry of the bike significantly. For my taste it is already kind of stretched out and low stack for a touring rig, but maybe you prefer it that way?

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

I haven't noticed a significant difference in handling between the two forks, and yeah if anything I do prefer a lower stack, so yeah it's been absolutely fine for me!

@tatrobuz 3 месяца назад

Спасибо большое! Отличный разбор. Забрали себе в репост в качестве учебного пособия 🤗 Приезжайте когда-нибудь и к нам, в Россию 🤝 Удачных вам дорог и тропинок

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Спасибо, я определенно надеюсь, что когда-нибудь смогу проехать по России, хотя, вероятно, не зимой! 😃

@ChuckNoctis 4 месяца назад

I had Pinion in mind for some time now. Is there any cheaper aluminium hardtail bike/frame with pinion? What is the pricing on the Pinion C.12 itself if you were to buy it seperate?

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

This could be worth a look, you can filter by price: pinion.eu/en/bike-selection I'm not sure if you can buy a gearbox by itself as you need a frame that's designed to take one, maybe send Pinion a message directly :)

@23skido 4 месяца назад

Douzer, here on youtube uses a hard tail with pinion gear. A Priority I think.