Why This Full Suspension Bike Is The ULTIMATE Bikepacking Bike (For Me)

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0:00 - Intro
0:45 - A Bike For A Very Specific Purpose
1:23 - My Bike Criteria
2:10 - Frame Geometry of the Nukeproof Mega
4:12 - Rear Shock Setup
5:48 - Suspension Fork Setup
6:44 - Choosing Tyres
9:37 - Tyre Inserts
11:06 - My Bikepacking Bags
12:59 - Drivetrain
14:05 - Brakes
14:38 - Dropper Post & Saddle
15:11 - Summary
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  • @Cyclingabout
    @Cyclingabout2 жыл бұрын

    It's been so much fun riding mountain bikes again! Bikes have gotten a heck of a lot better in the last few years - what a time to be alive! 🎉

  • @RajaShetty

    @RajaShetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing videos I bought your guide but I can't seem to download it it asks me to pay again

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RajaShetty Send me a message on Facebook or Instagram (links in the description) and we'll solve this problem

  • @buckroger6456

    @buckroger6456

    2 жыл бұрын

    So very true. I'm still on a 2012 fsp and have been looking at getting a custom built titanium hardtail. This will be my first hardtail and 29er bike in well over 10 years.

  • @RajaShetty

    @RajaShetty

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@buckroger6456 so I have looked high and low finally opted for tout-terrain outback with pinion

  • @buckroger6456

    @buckroger6456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RajaShetty I was eyeing their bikes for awhile but they seem like they might be hard to get in the states. Also I really only ride single track and it's often pretty rocky out here. I do plan on going with a Rolhoff gearhub and gates carbon belt drive.

  • @hahamasala
    @hahamasala2 жыл бұрын

    As a former engineer, I appreciate your real world technical analysis of bicycle geometry. So much enduro buzz and nobody else talks about the floppy steering due to slack geometry. Great solution for no lock out rear suspension too!

  • @basstrom88

    @basstrom88

    Жыл бұрын

    The floppy steering is such an unfortunate tradeoff, because switching to a 64deg HTA made me a more confident rider. I've found that it's worst when sitting stationary with my hands off the bars. The front wheel can easily flop to the side and then wants to roll away and tip the bike over. Embarrassingly that once caused me to fall flat on my face when I was sitting stopped with one foot still clipped in while checking my phone!

  • @RandomeHandle
    @RandomeHandle2 жыл бұрын

    Since I've rediscovered my passion for cycling I haven't seen or heard a more detailed and well planned guide/video series/KZread channel as your/your's. You on your own ar a gift to cycling and cyclist alike.

  • @alexhofvander
    @alexhofvander2 жыл бұрын

    Man! Your content is next level detailed. Thank you. I thought I was thorough but no. Learning so much from you.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that! Hopefully, my content inspires people to tinker with their bike setups a bit more, so they too can enjoy some next-level bike riding. 🎉

  • @Vazmenko

    @Vazmenko

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @tibbar1000
    @tibbar10002 жыл бұрын

    You do a wonderful job of explaining the features and benefits of the equipment. Your videos are very clear to me despite my ignorance of many common terms thrown about. Your diagrams help a lot too. Thank you.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @2scoops624
    @2scoops6242 жыл бұрын

    I was oogling that bike in the last vid. Love the bag set up, love the content. Great video as usual.

  • @szwagijer
    @szwagijer2 жыл бұрын

    Man, you are living bicycle Encyclopedia!

  • @bytesandbikes
    @bytesandbikes2 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy the depth and clarity of explainations

  • @cyrusf.4039
    @cyrusf.40392 жыл бұрын

    So thorough, as usual. Nice work.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @rff999
    @rff999 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Alee, another great video... Thank you. I came to a similar conclusion on what bike I wanted - a full suspension Enduro/Trail bike with similar travel (except it cost more than yours!) but has a Rohloff/Gates drivetrain. I also found the same issue with the tires, so I run 2.35 width tires on 25mm rims. I have been debating inserts but run higher pressures so no problems so far... My brakes are Hope... just seems like such an appropriate name for brakes when I am on those very steep and technical downhills!

  • @cjohnson3836
    @cjohnson38362 жыл бұрын

    I'll be interested in your future review of that IGH, particularly in how well it engages, which is imo the biggest obstacle to these types of tech on mountain bikes

  • @X41N3
    @X41N32 жыл бұрын

    love ur videos bro, really getting excited about bikes again

  • @unchewable1
    @unchewable12 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel so much great info and your really pushing your equipment thanks for sharing

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it!

  • @user-fe4sr3qi6y
    @user-fe4sr3qi6y Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the detailed story

  • @omaralmeraya7222
    @omaralmeraya72222 жыл бұрын

    I agree with the fact that Oaxaca has the Best mountains the city Is surrounded by beautiful mountains, the bike scene Is getting better ando better every year. Greetings from Oaxaca.

  • @skippyyoung7872
    @skippyyoung78722 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video bravo!

  • @rohansully584
    @rohansully5842 жыл бұрын

    I was surprised to see you riding sprockets and chain! But of course, you mentioned that, and your plan to try a gear hub. ❤️

  • @viveviveka2651
    @viveviveka26512 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video. Thank you. 🌻

  • @thebrownfamilyriders
    @thebrownfamilyriders2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!!!! you're doing great!!!keep it up!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!

  • @sifi7950
    @sifi79502 жыл бұрын

    Loving this Alee; massive kudos to you for being able to make such great content in such challenging circumstances! If you get the chance, can you please answer one question? Are you able to explain how your current derailleur clutch dampens your rear suspension?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers! The chain length "grows" on almost all full-suspension bikes due to the way the linkages work. And a derailleur clutch puts tension on the chain so that it cannot jump off the sprockets. In theory, taking away this additional chain tension should allow the suspension to perform better (the Kindernay doesn't require a clutch mechanism). But it'll be interesting to see if I notice any difference.

  • @sifi7950

    @sifi7950

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout Cheers Alee!

  • @PeterPeadar
    @PeterPeadar11 ай бұрын

    Did I miss the saddle model that you returned to using? Super content! Thanks for your good work.

  • @allenjanes5976
    @allenjanes59762 жыл бұрын

    Nice work. Subscribed

  • @paulbusby2013
    @paulbusby20132 жыл бұрын

    I've just retired so have more time for recreational cycling. Was out on my Defy with its slick 25c tyres on a road that soon turned to gravel. Rather than turning back, I skated through it. This rekindled my interest in off-road. Instead of making room for a 3rd bike, I ordered some Hunt carbon gravel wheels for my Ridgeback hybrid with some XTR 160mm rotors & Schwalbe 35c knobblies (all my tyres run tubeless). I've been revisiting trails I haven't been down for 25yrs & having a real blast! The Ridgeback ain't no MTB but it does light off-road perhaps better than many drop-bar bikes do. This has had me really familiarising me with current MTB tech such as gearbox drives & dropper posts. Great video, if a little terrifying to watch at times!

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad to hear you're venturing off-road a bit more on the gravel bike. It's refreshing to discover new routes and spend a bit less time around cars.

  • @reeceholmes8546
    @reeceholmes85462 жыл бұрын

    that bike is tough looking, function and form, love it, thanks man great vid as ever

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @guyjohnson3775
    @guyjohnson37752 жыл бұрын

    I’m your best fan but I did not need to see the part of the seat that was the most traveled by 🤠🙈🇨🇱thanks for the video 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @edmondwong5678
    @edmondwong56782 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Can you go through a bit of what you brought in your luggage for this journey?

  • @jabrobbins

    @jabrobbins

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree, I struggle with how to keep it so light.

  • @simone.4914
    @simone.49142 жыл бұрын

    I remember you saying in your video about bicycle gearboxes that a Pinion has the advantage when it comes to mountainbikes. So: why no Pinion? Keep up the great work, really enjoying the quality content.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    A Pinion gearbox only fits on a Pinion-ready frame.

  • @mitchwarren1600
    @mitchwarren16002 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely epic information as always! I’d like to nominate my Deviate Guide Pinion as a strong contender for this purpose.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope Deviate bring the Guide back and make an XL or XXL size so I can buy one!

  • @mitchwarren1600

    @mitchwarren1600

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout only 50 were ever sold !! No one knows about them, and so many riders stop to talk about the bike, It’s like I’m going past on a Sea Horse !!

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mitchwarren1600 Wow, that few!? I know two other guys with one, so I must just hang out in the cool circles.

  • @andrewnorris5415

    @andrewnorris5415

    2 жыл бұрын

    Deviate is a Scottish design. BCpov as one and McTrail Rider have one.

  • @mitchwarren1600

    @mitchwarren1600

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@andrewnorris5415 true they both ride the “Highlander” not the Guide, which is hopefully only temporarily extinct !

  • @fpsgenerator
    @fpsgenerator2 жыл бұрын

    You should try adding bottomless tokens to both your fork and shock and tune progression. It will basically make suspension more supple at the start while letting it stay higher in travel in the middle and not bottom out at the end. It's really easy to install and the tokens themselves are cheap, but this really makes a lot of difference to how the suspension will feel.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tokens provide most of their progressivity deep in the fork's travel. Even if I added a token and removed some air pressure, the small bump sensitivity virtually doesn't change, and I end up with quite a lot of ramp-up at 80% travel. A product that really suits my use case is the Vorsprung Secus air spring upgrade. It's basically a huge negative air chamber that attaches to the bottom of the fork, reducing the spring force at the beginning of the travel while increasing the mid-stroke support. Pinkbike has a good review on it: www.pinkbike.com/news/review-vorsprung-secus-air-spring-upgrade.html

  • @Vanadium
    @Vanadium2 жыл бұрын

    Before you upgrade the brakes consider upgrading pads and rotors. You can run 220 for the front and 203 on the back. Enduro Mag wrote a piece about why we all should run bigger back rotors. Just because when we do big descends we constantly reduce our speed with back most of the time and brake with both. So the back brake actually gets more beating. Different pads are also really can make a difference. If you want the ultimate brake for a small budged you need to buy Magura mt5 calipers and pair them with your Shimano levers. Bleed them with Shimano or Magura mineral oil and be amazed how crazy good those work. I have owned several pairs of them and I also have the Dirittissima from Trickstuff. This brake is a the ultimate brake to day and the Shimano/Magura(Shigura) franken brake is almost good as the Dirittissima. OFC the Direttissima will have other benefits like never get destroyed and unreal build quality

  • @alen-commentnazi8774

    @alen-commentnazi8774

    2 жыл бұрын

    How will they never get destroyed?

  • @1989kimimaro
    @1989kimimaro2 жыл бұрын

    wow el primero de tus videos que encontré fue hace mas de un año y ahora que planeo salir a hacer bikepacking de nuevo encuentro que sigues en mi país, que bien, ya hablas español?

  • @CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt
    @CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt2 жыл бұрын

    Nice, I want it.

  • @jimbob5b200
    @jimbob5b2002 жыл бұрын

    I smash out 18 miles there and back to the bike park on my Mega , no problem!

  • @kr0ndar
    @kr0ndar2 жыл бұрын

    There is only one thing that bothers me - How often do You change your chain Alee? I'm using xc bike for my daily commute, with an SLX chain and Deore 10-51 cassette, and after 1000 kilometers it's on the limit (with Rohloff dry lube) - a little more than 0,5% stretch. How do you maintain that? Great video BTW! :)

  • @georgecawood4867
    @georgecawood48672 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Better value at $3000 - have a look at Sonder Evol and / or Cortex (obviously personal Geo dependant)

  • @thomaszabukosek979
    @thomaszabukosek9792 жыл бұрын

    Might be worth upgrading the rotor and pads to some of Shimano's freeza stuff to decrease brake fade. Are you on metallic pads as well? Anyway, enjoying living vicariously through your videos!

  • @andrewnorris5415

    @andrewnorris5415

    2 жыл бұрын

    I got an ice tech in 180mm on one of my bikes. But a 200mm rotor upgrade really was what stopped the fade. Cannot beat good old displacement as they say. Supposed to be a small loss of modulation but I did not notice much, can still modulate it down steep muddy shoots in the local forest!

  • @SidorenkoAaron
    @SidorenkoAaron2 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @AFV85
    @AFV855 ай бұрын

    Might need to try these pro core I use cush core just now

  • @ToadallyMemes
    @ToadallyMemes Жыл бұрын

    This is a nice set up, I like it. Just wish we could have bags in the middle of the frame😓

  • @hardtailriders
    @hardtailridersАй бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @AntoineGrondin
    @AntoineGrondin2 жыл бұрын

    It seems like the Zerode Katipo Trail would have been a good match for your needs as well, and it comes with a pinion gearbox and carbon drive belt. Although the price is high and the reach doesn't go quite as long as you need.

  • @cjohnson3836

    @cjohnson3836

    2 жыл бұрын

    The problem with pinion gearbox's is that they have really bad engagement, inferior to even internally geared hubs. That doesn't really mean anything on a touring bike. And it might not to Alee if he's climbing fire roads. But you don't see them often on mountain bikes specifically for that reason. If you ride really chunky or rooted highly technical trails, that lack of engagement starts to be more and more a penalty. And that compounds with the higher weight because if you can't cheat pedal your way over the terrain due to poor engagement, you have to rely more on momentum, which is suffering more due to higher weight.

  • @EnjoyTheRideMTB
    @EnjoyTheRideMTB2 жыл бұрын

    Another way to make your fork stiffer at the end of its travel, while keeping it sensitive on small bumps would simply be to put tokens in the air spring so the fork becomes stiffer as you get into the travel. It would make your air spring less linear and more progressive ;)

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tokens provide most of their progressivity deep in the fork's travel. Even if I added a token and removed some air pressure, the small bump sensitivity virtually doesn't change, and I end up with quite a lot of ramp-up at 80% travel. A product that really suits my use case is the Vorsprung Secus air spring upgrade. It's basically a huge negative air chamber that attaches to the bottom of the fork, reducing the spring force at the beginning of the travel while increasing the mid-stroke support. Pinkbike has a good review on it: www.pinkbike.com/news/review-vorsprung-secus-air-spring-upgrade.html

  • @superwag634
    @superwag6342 жыл бұрын

    Nice wheeley at the end. I’d like to see a no hander too 😆

  • @outbackwack368
    @outbackwack3682 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I've decided that I really enjoy riding my full suspension mountain bike (29er 130F/130-115R) much more than my gravel bike. So I've been configuring the MTB for bikepacking and will be selling my gravel bike. I even bought another set of carbon wheels with fast tires for riding road and gravel and use a 30/32 Absolute Black Oval chainring with an Eagle X01 10-50 cassette. Plus, I have 3 modes: open, trail and full lockout front and rear and have a rear flip-chip to change between 130 or 115mm. The bonus is that the bike with flat pedals weighs under 28 pounds, which is very light for a full suspension.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Full-sus bikes are definitely underrated for bikepacking! But I also get it - they require a bit more maintenance to run well than a rigid bike with fat tyres.

  • @buckroger6456

    @buckroger6456

    2 жыл бұрын

    I say it's a smart move. I love gravel bikes but I found the tires for gravel bikes to just not be up to the abuse. Maybe I shouldn't be riding them on super rocky single track 😅

  • @endianAphones
    @endianAphones2 жыл бұрын

    There's a 9-52T cassette somewhere. In my head, it could be great for bikepacking. If it works.

  • @secretdaisy6484
    @secretdaisy64842 жыл бұрын

    It's weird seeing you on a bike 🚴 other than the Tout Terrain. I don't plan to ever go bike packing unless it's absolutely necessary when I go on the GDMBT. I have a new Kona Sutra for a US coast to coast trip on pavement. I'm saving 💰money for a Tout Terrain like yours. I would have gotten one instead of the Kona but I didn't know about them. Ride safely. 👍☮️🌞🌟🚲🏔🏕

  • @DariusOutdoors
    @DariusOutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who bikepacks with a rucksack? I like to throw my camo rucksack somewhere in a bush and hit trails without it. Much more fun!

  • @andrewnorris5415
    @andrewnorris54152 жыл бұрын

    A bigger rotor would stop the fade. I have a 200mm front on my XT brakes for my full suss bike. When bike packing I down the steepest trails and roads in Wales (often go up to a mountain range and camp) I tackle lots of blind switchbacks. Old system with 180mm used to fade. Can be dangerous! Had to stop halfway down. New system with just bigger rotor fixed that.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    I might try 220/200mm rotors first. But for sure, the cheaper Shimano brakes are more prone to fading than other brakes... and I need an excuse to test different brake setups!

  • @RomanoCortesJorge
    @RomanoCortesJorge11 ай бұрын

    The Zerode Katipo is a carbon fiber trail bike that uses a Pinion internal gear box and a Gates belt drive. The weight of the bicycle is 14 kilograms. I'm hoping you can review its potential for bikepacking.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    11 ай бұрын

    It's unfortunately just not available in a big enough size. 😭

  • @RomanoCortesJorge

    @RomanoCortesJorge

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout 😞

  • @amitkumar-wj8gn
    @amitkumar-wj8gn2 жыл бұрын

    That saddle needs its own KZread channel!!!!

  • @yyyyuno

    @yyyyuno

    2 жыл бұрын

    And so does the “D”.

  • @joesterley204
    @joesterley2042 жыл бұрын

    Hey Alee, long time listener first time caller here. Great video as always thanks heaps. I think you said you've got 2.6 rear and 2.4 front tyres. I would like to know if, in your experience, a rear tyre wider than the front tyre has a noticeable effect on the trails?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    I cannot definitively say this width combination is best because it depends on so many factors including the tread pattern, tyre casing and terrain you're riding. I found the narrower front tyre to have more front grip in this instance, but it might not be the case for other brands or models. Usually, people describe front tyres as 'vague handling' when they get too wide, which is part of the reason why 3.0"+ tyres aren't more common on dedicated mountain bikes. 2.4-2.5" seems like the precipice in the enduro/dh scene, but it really depends on the tyre+terrain. The wider rear tyre allows me to use a lower tyre pressure to achieve more ground grip and a more stable bike on chunky terrain. It seems to be the best option for here!

  • @NewPolishScientist
    @NewPolishScientist2 жыл бұрын

    I like bottle bike stand 😄

  • @JohnKrakatoa
    @JohnKrakatoa2 жыл бұрын

    Alee the bike and setup is super nice, the Procore looks amazing....what's the max pressure in the outer chamber? It says 0.8 - 1.5 bar, but I wonder if I could pump it to my Tyre max for use on tarmac and in the street for better rolling resistance, I have an Surly Ogre so I would like the procore for off road but still be able to pump the outer Tyre to max for commuting etc. Thanks keep up the great content

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    You'll want to reach out to Schwalbe for that info. I suspect the limitation is more the tyre or the rim specification, rather than Procore. 1.5 bar definitely sounds too low, as many people use this system with much narrower/lighter tyres than me. I think the 0.8-1.5 diagram you're likely looking at is a pressure recommendation rather than a pressure maximum.

  • @JohnKrakatoa

    @JohnKrakatoa

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout yeah, thanks

  • @AsmarAyung
    @AsmarAyung2 жыл бұрын

    I need this kinda bike..

  • @adapta
    @adapta2 жыл бұрын

    I have a question regarding the suspension fork setup: You mentioned that since you're on 0 clicks of compression the fork sits too low in its travel. I was asking myself if a few more psi in the air chamber reduce the sag and put you up higher? To get the same progression feel I would remove a token so the fork won't feel to hard.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, more air reduces the sag and puts me higher in the travel - but then I lose out on the small bump compliance I'm trying to achieve at the beginning of the stroke. Tokens provide most of their progressivity deep in the fork's travel. Even if I added a token and removed some air pressure, the small bump sensitivity virtually doesn't change, and I end up with quite a lot of ramp-up at 80% travel. A product that really suits my use case is the Vorsprung Secus air spring upgrade. It's basically a huge negative air chamber that attaches to the bottom of the fork, reducing the spring force at the beginning of the travel while increasing the mid-stroke support. Pinkbike has a good review on it: www.pinkbike.com/news/review-vorsprung-secus-air-spring-upgrade.html I'd be keen to try one after upgrading my damper to the Charger 2.1.

  • @adapta

    @adapta

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout Wow, yep that makes sense. Would love to see the upgrades in-depth. I think you are enough mechanically inclined to fit the upgrades yourself. Great video btw. I learned a lot of new facts, even though I'd call myself a MTB nerd😅.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@adapta Great to hear! I'll hopefully make a few videos about how I improve this bike - the next toy is the Kindernay hub. 👍🏻

  • @Liljoozy
    @Liljoozy2 жыл бұрын

    How long is your stem? I am planning on a 30mm stem with a Jones bar on my hardtail and am worried that feedbags won't dit after watching this video

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a 45mm. Be careful with short stems on Loop bars though. As the bars sweep backwards, you end up steering in the lower half of the steering arc - they can get a bit funky to steer. I talk about steering in lots of detail in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGdrtJKghanYZ6w.html

  • @Whatevah232
    @Whatevah2322 жыл бұрын

    Hi Alee, have you considered moving the feedbags furthers towards the bar ends, maybe the squeeze wouldn‘t be so tight?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't been able to get them to ride without rattling unless they're jammed right in that headtube-handlebar nook.

  • @gglimer1535
    @gglimer15352 жыл бұрын

    I wonder what is the brand and model of the downtube waterbottle cage holder.

  • @rafaeldegiacomoaraujo8778
    @rafaeldegiacomoaraujo87782 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @lucienpellerin
    @lucienpellerin Жыл бұрын

    How about adding wheel fenders ? is this a possibility?

  • @srileo
    @srileo9 ай бұрын

    What is the seat that you mentioned is your favorite for so long? You dont mention the brand...

  • @rowerowysztos
    @rowerowysztos Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Great video, but I wander why didn't you buy a Zerode bike with Pinion gearbox and gates carbondrive belt, instead of chain?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    Жыл бұрын

    Price, availability and sizing are three big reasons! Mostly the sizing though (I'm very tall).

  • @n3croo583
    @n3croo583 Жыл бұрын

    You may want to align the calipers first if we actually see them evaluated at the state @14:11

  • @AFV85
    @AFV855 ай бұрын

    Think you would benefit from the SQ11 sadles

  • @LordFata
    @LordFata2 жыл бұрын

    Rented a Nukeproof Mega 275 in the mountains a while back. Probably the most fun I ever had on a bike. Sadly not worth getting an Enduro or even XC where I live

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    Time to move! 😅

  • @charliedevine6869
    @charliedevine68692 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the Shimano metallic pads?

  • @viveviveka2651
    @viveviveka26512 жыл бұрын

    I may have missed it here or missed or forgotten it elsewhere, and please excuse my not knowing this - What is the brand and model of the saddle you prefer?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a Velo Race 3D FC. It works for me, but that doesn't mean it'll work for you!

  • @viveviveka2651

    @viveviveka2651

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout Thank you.

  • @AFV85
    @AFV855 ай бұрын

    Add another token in the rear shock same with your front fork the right side holds the tokens add another you might have 2 in there and adding more air ad a 3rd it'll reduce the air psi make things bit firmer change to Big Betty on the rear from magic Mary's for what your doing

  • @bikernaut1
    @bikernaut17 ай бұрын

    What is your armspan? Mine is 201cm and I'm 189cm high. It is hard to find a bike.

  • @kevindean9613
    @kevindean9613 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting to see no Rohloff , Would you have had one if possible ?

  • @hartshorn95
    @hartshorn952 жыл бұрын

    How do you work out what psi to run in the suspension to compensate for luggage ?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have small rubber bands that help to measure the sag. I add more air if my shock is dipping past the 30% indicator.

  • @DrivingMatterMedia
    @DrivingMatterMedia2 жыл бұрын

    I missed in the video why you chose the larger volume rear tire? Would a 2.4 not be sufficient?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    The wider rear tyre allows me to use a lower tyre pressure to achieve more ground grip and a more stable/smooth bike on chunky terrain. It seems to be the best option for here based on my testing.

  • @DrivingMatterMedia

    @DrivingMatterMedia

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout thanks! I ride mine without luggage but seem to notice better agility with a 2.4 rear. I like how the bike turns. In a couple months want to experiment replacing the 29x2.4 on a 30mm inner width rim with a 27.5x3.0 on a 40 mm inner width. Ideally would make the bike more plush on a softer tyre and more load-capable. Would differ only 2-3mm in diameter with the 29 I think.

  • @buckroger6456
    @buckroger64562 жыл бұрын

    I'm a little shocked you didn't choose a Rolhoff gearhub. What are the reasons? Just wondering since that's what I'm planning on going with.

  • @cjohnson3836

    @cjohnson3836

    2 жыл бұрын

    most drop outs aren't compatible

  • @buckroger6456

    @buckroger6456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cjohnson3836 thanks! I completely forgot about that. There is some adapters out there but yup it won't work for all bikes.

  • @replacement6386
    @replacement6386 Жыл бұрын

    How high of a psi did you have the inner tube? Cause it sounds to me like that might be the cause of the problem for why your wider tire wasn't gripping well at low pressures, or at least maybe was a part of it?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    Жыл бұрын

    12-14psi on the front. Super low.

  • @replacement6386

    @replacement6386

    Жыл бұрын

    @CYCLINGABOUT thanks! I'll have to look up more information about those secondary tubes, I guess. I don't know how such a low psi would keep it from pinching or bottoming out?

  • @bimazivanovic4784
    @bimazivanovic4784 Жыл бұрын

    We are interested in the kit that is inside the bags

  • @br5380
    @br53802 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried a token (or two) in your fork?

  • @alexgcasals
    @alexgcasals2 жыл бұрын

    Would aero bars be a good idea for bikepacking in a bike like this? I think it might allow to change position in long roads and would help on long trips, but I have never seen an enduro bike with aero bars...obviously

  • @bartmullin8018

    @bartmullin8018

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just say no to roadie aero bars on mountain-bikes; get some Surly Moloko or Jones Bars for max versatility.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't make sense to use this bike on a long trip with open roads. This bike is intended for steep and rough terrain only.

  • @alexgcasals

    @alexgcasals

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout My only bike is one very similar to this one, and I would like to start bikepacking, is it such a terrible idea to use it for long distances in gravel roads?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    The best bike is the one you have! But I find riding this bike a bit tedious on flat gravel roads compared to my shorter travel bikes.

  • @blackworker89

    @blackworker89

    2 жыл бұрын

    I plan to do so on my Canyon Neuron. But I'm also not the usual mountain biker. I ride fairly long distances and don't care what other think about it.

  • @tobygreenwood5036
    @tobygreenwood50362 жыл бұрын

    Procore sounds crazy, first time I'm hearing about it. Might be time to go tubeless for me

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's been available for about six years now but has never received widespread adoption in a market flooded with comparatively simple closed cell foam inserts. I think it's a great system!

  • @tobygreenwood5036

    @tobygreenwood5036

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout I agree! Easy mounting with a hand pump is the seller for me

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tobygreenwood5036 That was something that surprised me as I'd never heard it mentioned in another review. Perfect for backcountry riding.

  • @thomaszabukosek979

    @thomaszabukosek979

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice product. Pity about the price...

  • @andrewnorris5415

    @andrewnorris5415

    2 жыл бұрын

    A lot of the MTB YTers have been using it for years, e.g. BKXC.

  • @RomanoCortesJorge
    @RomanoCortesJorge Жыл бұрын

    My Giant Anthem Advanced 29ner 2019 has a carbon front triangle but has an aluminum rear triangle with bearing pivot points. When it's fully loaded with bikepacking gear--two Ortlieb Gravel Panniers on an Old Man Mountain Divide rear rack at the back and two Ortlieb Fork Packs and a Salsa EXP handlebar cradle and dry bag up front--I can feel both the rear triangle and even the headset bearings slightly flex and twist when I have to lay the bike against on a wall or at any angle that isn't perfectly perpendicular laterally to the ground. Is this normal or should I be concerned?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    Жыл бұрын

    It sounds like you're a bit too loaded up with weight! Any chance you can get more weight onto the frame rather than the fork/bars or rack? This will reduce the torsional flex of the frame.

  • @RomanoCortesJorge

    @RomanoCortesJorge

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout thanks for the advice. will do 🙂

  • @RajKumar-ux7vx
    @RajKumar-ux7vx2 жыл бұрын

    Love 💕 from village Charwa se 💖💖

  • @bruceperrin2469
    @bruceperrin24692 жыл бұрын

    Have you looked at the Kindernay gear hub?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    In person? Nope.

  • @endianAphones
    @endianAphones2 жыл бұрын

    An enduro bike is nothing that I ever expected to see on this channel.

  • @user-in1up9mp2t
    @user-in1up9mp2t2 жыл бұрын

    Очень красиво!

  • @markifi
    @markifi2 жыл бұрын

    what's your rim's inner width?

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    30mm

  • @AFSALMUHSIN
    @AFSALMUHSIN2 жыл бұрын

    Super

  • @dusty-vo8gh
    @dusty-vo8gh2 жыл бұрын

    Nice bike but the rear shock is eating prime frame bag realstate.

  • @sashaciochina1166
    @sashaciochina11662 жыл бұрын

    As someone who just sold their enduro bike (a 2018 Canyon Torque) for a gravel/classic bikepacking bike, there are 2 huge downsides to the enduro bikes in general: - due to the geometry and the position on the bike, long-distance rides on flat surfaces are killer on your stamina due to the awkward pedaling position and the wide tires. -maintenance. It's costly and time consuming because the suspension needs to be cleaned and oiled, along with the bearings in all of the pivot points. Don't get me wrong, they are very fun and immensely capable bikes otherwise, but for me at least those 2 above downsides were in the end, deal-breakers.

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    It'd be hilarious trying to ride these trails on a gravel bike!

  • @MrBobcot
    @MrBobcot2 жыл бұрын

    What is the weight of this bike?

  • @damienwoo4353
    @damienwoo43532 жыл бұрын

    apidura+nuke=cool

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    The colour combo is perfect. 🔥

  • @Jean-jk4zv
    @Jean-jk4zv Жыл бұрын

    What are those downtube bags ?

  • @rahuldasmajumder5121
    @rahuldasmajumder51212 жыл бұрын

    Baik

  • @thewanderer2233
    @thewanderer22332 жыл бұрын

    👍💓

  • @paulwilberforce9115
    @paulwilberforce91152 жыл бұрын

    How tall are you good sir ??

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    198cm/6ft6

  • @paulwilberforce9115

    @paulwilberforce9115

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout ohh thanks ! Is this xl or xxl ??

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@paulwilberforce9115 XXL

  • @paulwilberforce9115

    @paulwilberforce9115

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cyclingabout ok thanks heaps for the reply ! I'm 202cm .. tossing up if this will fit me or not

  • @Cyclingabout

    @Cyclingabout

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@paulwilberforce9115 It's definitely one of the biggest enduro bikes out there. The Santa Cruz Megatower is a touch taller. The Transition Spire is a touch longer. Then there's Pole, Geometron & Nicolai who are 3-4cm longer again but quite expensive.

  • @briantyson7744
    @briantyson77442 жыл бұрын

    Get me a bike.

  • @jcvd1826
    @jcvd18262 жыл бұрын

    "backpacking back"

  • @Jesse-bb4qj
    @Jesse-bb4qj2 жыл бұрын

    Upto 250Watts there is *NO* difference between open or closed suspension

  • @Asfarul2184
    @Asfarul2184 Жыл бұрын

    Similar with Polygon geometri

  • @Lainer1
    @Lainer12 жыл бұрын

    Why happens if one of you breaks an arm or leg? Are you too far out that you could get medical attention? That would be my biggest worry.

  • @panaceiasuberes6464
    @panaceiasuberes64642 жыл бұрын

    8 people go enduro with hardtails.

  • @pododododoehoh3550
    @pododododoehoh3550 Жыл бұрын

    why dont u design a bike?

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