I think you are at the foundations of a great biking lifestyle channel. You’re a charismatic character. I hope your channel really grows. Best of luck.

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Hugely appreciate it, thank you!🙂

@tafallout6172

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs freddie whats the tan jacket?

@tafallout6172

2 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs nvm lol you actually mentioned it thanks!

You two are doing a great job! Thank you for bringing quality content and keeping it interesting😀

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks

Ace, very chic, and loving the music score, I'd forgotten what great classic music was like , keep em coming Freddie 😊👍

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darryl! Thought we'd try a different track this time🎧

Another great video a fabulous London scenery thank you

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it, thanks Mark!

LOVE Blackheath! Miss it so much..

As much as I’d love to visit the UK, this is one of the big reasons why I’m glad I live in Colorado. No rain to speak of! That diagonal zipper is a brilliant solution

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

The weather here in the UK is pretty dreadful and I do ream about living somewhere with year round great weather!🌞

Always such a great content! Love this channel!! Greetings from Austria

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you're enjoying it and great to have a viewer from Austria!🙂

Lovin the sound track dude 🎼

I do like that K&Q seat on the Bonnie. Nothing like having your backside cupped gently by leather clad comfort! A little tip, if I may. You said you carry your waterproofs in the bottom of your bags. No, no, no good Sir. Keep them at the top. Sudden downpour, you don't want to be unloading all your other gear on to the Roadside, getting wet, just to get to your rain gear. It's worth the minor inconvenience of them being in the way at other times, don't ask me how I know! I found your channel a few days ago and I am slowly working my way through your back catalogue. Fun, entertaining and informative with the added bonus of Monica's excellent camera work a different perspective to many other vloggers. Brilliant stuff!

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Very good point Paul- makes absolute sense! Thank you🙂🙌🏻

Enjoyed another cool vid Freddie,liking the gear review & i've always been a Bond fan,1st edition defo a piece of history there,happy biking 👍🙂

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed the video Adrian! Ahhhh I’m still thinking about riding back to buy it!🖤👌🏻

It is snowing today in Hobart Tasmania, famous for very British weather. Great show keep it up.

Marvels "Vision" brings us another banger. 🙏🏽

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😆

Gloves look great i must get a pair. Loved the bond books you found.

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

These may be my favourite gloves- they are superb! I was very excited to find those Bond books!

Great presentation & very entertaining 👍

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jo!

Loving the raw nature of your vlogs! Moved to OZ 3 years ago after 27 years in NZ, moving to the US in a year or so. It's amazing how far we are all willing to 'ride out to get a coffee'! Brought up in Sussex and London so loving the nostalgia trips! Any chance we could have a music list when you do a vid? Love to have a playlist or two!

Never thought about storing my tennis balls on top of the fridge :) Absolutely brilliant content Freddie. Much appreciated.

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😆😆

Another good vid. Now I want a good freshly ground brewed coffee.☺️

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis!😆

very handy gear, love the gloves, know the area well

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful part of London, and the gloves are some of my absolute favourites now🖤👌🏻

Excellent content. Very varied and very well edited and presented. Kept me interested throughout. Love those yellow gloves. Just bought this summers, but next year......

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it, thanks Denis!

Great Vid! Yep Devon Boy was cold in Sydney last week! There be snow on them there hills 😆

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Interesting to know!

Found your channel the other day and I'm so happy I did. Not only top quality vids and a nice bike, you can go on about first edition James Bonds! After getting the full series of books in English, no first editions though, I've started to pick up some of the early swedish releases. It's as addictive as bikes haha! Keep up with the great content, all the best from Sweden!

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Hej Jens in Sweden!🙂 Ooooo I can imagine- it's a dream of mine to build a James Bond collection!!

my nan n grandad lived in the glebe in Blackheath , we use to love go in to see them x

Loving this channel. Love the gear. I’m not riding yet but got an eye on a mutt after my CBT then a Bonnerville after that!

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stevie! That's a great plan you have with a Mutt and then onto a Bonnie!

Enjoying your videos, as regards base layers in summer there are some very good ones out there that help you stay cool in hot weather , the Oxford cool wicking pants and top are reckoned to be good and the Halvesons ones that l have work really well, although you obviously still feel quite hot on warm days they do stop that uncomfortable stickiness.

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

That's really interesting, I didn't know about these so will look into them. Thanks🙂

Nice content Freddie, a fellow Triumph owner and local lad to me. If I see you about I'll give you a wave. Watched a few of your vids and you're doing just fine, light, informed and entertaining, you have a bit of spirit about you. Good luck. 👍

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve🙂. And please do give me a wave!

Great vlog as always Freddie. Hope you bought that book I would have. Might have been a while deciding which 1 tho😂😂👍

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy! I still thinking about those Bond books but haven't bought one yet- I think I need to bite the bullet and just buy any of them!😆

I like lids with peaks look finished a lot classier looking

Yep! Gets cold in Australia. Even in Brisbane. Had my thermals on this arvo!

@whatsstefon

3 жыл бұрын

Snowed here in the Blue Mountains. That’s as cold as I need it to be.

I live in the Australian Alps where we have ski slopes. We also have penguins in Melbourne. Yes it gets cold!

Hi Freddie, It definitely does get cold here in Australia. Rainy and top of 9 degrees here in Sydney today. Unusually extra cold for this time of year though. Loving the channel and content mate keep it up!

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Nine degrees in Sydney- I didn't think that was possible!! Thanks for the support Brett🙂

Nothing worse than getting caught in your zip Freddie 😂😂 Gary from the toon

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Cool rain gear , but I’m lucky to live in California , where we get minimal rain 😊 dig your videos , keep up the good work

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

The California dream!🙂. Unfortunately the rain is a constant issueue here in rainy old England!😆

One of Ian Flemings primary inspirations for James Bond was Duško Popov, Serbian double agent who worked for MI6 and Abwehr during WW II. What a beautiful neighborhoods you rode through, I could picture myself living there :D

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible- I had no idea about that- I'll be reading about Duško Popov this evening! Blackheath is one of my favourite parts of London- it's a beautiful spot🖤

@sreckomarkovic896

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Great mate, it's amazing that that bookstore has the first edition. Cheers for the reply 👍

I love your videos very much . cool dude . and your trips to europa. In your fiat . !!

I’ve watched many of your videos Freddie, you’re fantastic. I started with a Moro Guzzi review and your content won. You love Greenwich and Blackheath, I love them too. Next time try Rotherhithe village, some of the pubs are there for centuries.

Another great upload Freddie 👍😎 kit wise I’m not a fan of gloves without armour and open face helmets, if you have an off and end up face planting it’s game over….maybe not quite so risky with city riding/commuting etc but I ride in the hills at pace so I always wear full face helmets and full armoured clothing whenever I go out, wish I’d kept my dads James Bond collection 😬 🤷🏻‍♂️ ride safe mate, Steve 👊👍🏻

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! I completely agree- I do try and stay away from the open face helmets on faster rides because I've heard some scary stories of crashes with open face helmets! Wow, a James Bond collection that your dad owned- I can image!👌👌

I got a very interesting open face helmet recently, a Quin McQ. It has a clean retro look, has discrete Bluetooth built-in as well as crash detection that can auto-dial your emergency contacts if you crash!

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of the Quin McQ, I'll have a google of that- it sounds very impressive!

Brown paper packages tied up with string , is this for real in 2021 ,when is the ceiling wax coming ? great attention to detail . I was waiting for Julia Roberts to jump out in the book shop and give you a painting . Oh well dream on . Another great video , thanks to you both , ride and stay safe .

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

I love this image of Julia Roberts!😀 Thank you!

WOW!!! She's watching Call The Midwife (we're "of an age") so naturally I've run away. Found this old vid of yours. Only a year ago, but astounding how far you've come in your presentation, the camera work...everything! (Not that there's anything wrong with this vid, but night & day to your current content) Thanks for entertaining us all. EDIT: Train Wreck Waiting to happen. A couple times I've asked you about music on your videos. So much good stuff!! Would it be asking too much of your time for music credits on your videos? As the music contributes so much to your channel I reckon it would be nice to help the artists responsible👍❤

James Bond First Editions - buy them all! I used to read them back in the 70's and have a couple from the 60's in the loft somewhere. You probably know that Ian Fleming wrote Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? Goldfinger is in it! Anyway, been biking since I was 14 (school fields) and I'm in my 60's now and still mad about motorcycles. Really enjoying your videos - keep posting :)

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

I actually had no idea he wrote Chitty Chitty Bang Bang- that's blown my mind! Thanks for the support Nick!🙂

Your channel looking good neighbour good job 👍

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Marcin!🙌🙌

Great video Freddie, gear is very important 👌 you might consider doing Abbey Road video . The Beatles are very British. At the end of this video you rode passed a Zebra crossing which looked like the Cover of the Beatles Abbey Road album.

*I was really hoping to get more info on the Bimmer. I didn't see a security chain so it's possible one could get it for a **-steal-** good price.*

i have the reflective jacket and its brilliant

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Rev'It gear is very good quality and very thoughtfully made🙂👌

Amazing video! Love the vibe, how's the song called?

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's Train Wreck, Chester Malone

Have a look at cafe leather. They have really nice handmade deerskin gloves ✌✌✌

You should check out the DMD Vintage helmet. It’s very low profile and it’s ECE approved. I own one and it’s an excellent helmet and great value.

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you so much, I’ll remember this!🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻

@RicardoBryanOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs No problem! Yeah as far as I know they have the lowest profile open face helmet which is ECE rated. I think it’s even lower profile then the Daytona. I looked for the Daytona aswell, because of it’s profile and price, but I wanted a helmet which was ECE rated because of my insurrance.

Enjoyed that vid Freddie. Subscribed. Do you have a link for the sunglasses?

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!🙂 Here it is: ethen.eu/en/brando/228-occhiali-da-sole-effetto-pelle-cigliegia-0701197907478.html

What jacket is that??

So smart and well designed stuff right there! Got to love em' old Bond books too, that's proper Bond! Great stuff! Oh btw, did you buy the first edition?

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a huge Bond fan and I’m really genuinely considering buying one… but I haven’t yet! I still can’t decide!

@darkoflight4938

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Oh, just do it! You will thank yourself in 10 years time.

Just started listening to the podcast and love the videos too! I have to ask do you buy all this gear or do you get freebies? Jealous of your cool gear but recently just got a bonneville t120 so love getting inspiration, keep up the great work

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you're enjoying both the podcast and KZread! I luckily get given a large chunk of the gear I have in order to test it out and create some content with it🙂 Thanks for the support James!

@jamesfarrow85

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs thanks for taking the time to reply. You deserve everything you get, the quality of the content is great. Well produced and I look forward to more gear reviews 👍🏻

Not only the gloves, even the package method was vintage. Do you have any experience with the brand Helstons? I think it's your style of gear. Great video mate! Really enjoyed it.

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

I love the look of Helstons, I really want to try their gear🖤👌🏻👌🏻 Thanks!🙂

They stopped issuing tax discs in 2014 so that may explain it.

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

OCD on making sure the indicator is off, I'm the same on mine 🥴

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

I can't help myself!😆

@gdfggggg

3 жыл бұрын

I’m the same. I’ll wear the button out b4 long..

👍👍👍

Nice video Shooters Hill if I am not mistaken where was Monika hiding? Ps ordered the K&Q seat today

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, yes it probably was Shooters Hill if I remember correctly! Fantastic, let me know what you think of the seat🙂

@richardbarrett-peck8395

3 жыл бұрын

Will do it is due to arrive early next week

The Visor wipe is that little piece of plastic sticking out.

Stick with Triumph Freddie, they are so cool!

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

I will be- I really don't think I could sell the Bonneville!🖤

any cyclists out there will have found their winter gear makes a good mid layer, it's got all the prerequisites needed

Hi Freddie, I was wondering so why do you ride that old bonnie, is it SE model or something like that? Must be a style statement, something you really like and wanted for a long time when you were a kid, I can completely understand the feeling. Or is it, by now anyway more related to financial reasons? You wrote in the comments once something about the Triumph Bonnies makes you feel extra special and powerful, like you feel or had felt for a long time this bike suites you more than a newer model. Maybe something like the Speed twin, the new one that came out, I can really imagine that bike would fit you great. Maybe the 1200 Scrambler? I am allot like you though, I have my R9T roadster, still building it up to spec and what I always imagined my bike will become. But it will be done very soon, when it is I will keep it forever as my bike number 1. I would also like to buy a second bike soon, something a bit more unusual the Caballero Fantic 500 scrambler or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. A perfect second bike for hooting about on gravel routes and roads. So like you two bikes of my choosing not really typical modern or even Neo/ Retro choice for today.

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

The Fantaic Caballero- GREAT shout! I've never tried one but really want to!! Regarding my Bonneville- it was always my dream bike and I love the perfect balance between modern tech (ie fuel injection) and old school air cooled character. Plus it's not quick (I prefer the slightly slower, more relaxed bikes), and it is very simple (something I really like). And it's great value- I bought it for £3,650 when I was a grocery van delivery driver and £3,650 was the absolute maximum load I could afford🙂

I have the KNOX under armour so I am not restricted to Bike Specific clothing. Have you tried it at all? It's pretty useful for wearing under 'normal' clothes.

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Ive never tried it, but I know a lot of people who own it and really rate it highly. I must try it out because I love the idea of wearing normal clothes over a thin armour skin👌🏻

Hey Freddie, do you guys have to chain your bikes everywhere…..? Is bike theft that bad over there..???

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Oh 100% yes- you'd never dream of parking your bike in London without a chain! Really you need one disc lock and one chain wrapped around a lamp post, because even a chain is often not enough!

@taswr

3 жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs wow that’s mental. Isn’t it a shame people don’t respect each other’s property anymore. I live in Australia, we have our own issues with theft but not that bad. Stay safe mate 👍🏻

@neilurquhart8622

3 ай бұрын

Not where I live in Cambridge ……been here 50 years and have never felt it necessary to chain my bike up!

Buy the first editions. Who knows in ten years they may make enough for you to put a down payment on an Indian Dark Horse

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant idea!😀

Put a long blonde hair on him and we have Sebastian Bach... 😅

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

I had to google this!🤣🤣

Such a hipster

Your opinion about the aesthetics between the DOT helmet compared to the ECE is quite unprofessional. For your safety and your life the impact parameters are more important than the subjective idea of beauty. If you give more value at the dimension, buy a nice Chinese helmet, they are very thin. But I hope you'll never crash on the road. Anyway, there are several brands with both ECE standards an smaller too , premium prices, e.g. DMD, AGV or SHOEI. Some USA brands are now migrating (e.g. Biltwell) to ECE. ECE standard is now upgrading from 05 to ECE 22.06: it means helmets will be little bigger (for example, take a look to Shoei Glamster 22/06, one of the best rated helmet on the Market). Do your personal choice, but since I was hit twice on my motorbike, for me safety is more important than aesthetics

Seat is really ugly… looks like Kawasaki seat frm the 80’s.. Cafe that bike .. Wheels n Waves Dude’

@FreddieDobbs

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh I know it's a Marmite seat!😆. I've also got my brown flat seat- I like mixing it up a bit🙂