the Wizard of Oh

the Wizard of Oh

This channel is about bicycle touring, recumbent bikes, camping and short trips in the Netherlands.

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  • @davidwolfs9505
    @davidwolfs950510 күн бұрын

    hier ga ik me niet aan vertillen

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh10 күн бұрын

    💪

  • @martinrenkema4515
    @martinrenkema45159 күн бұрын

    Een paar weken geleden ben ik hier ook geweest. Met de ligfietsers van Mooi Bennekom.

  • @Nord457
    @Nord45716 күн бұрын

    Could you tell me how tall you are? Because I want to buy this model of recumbent but Im afraid that the handlebars might be too tall for me

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh16 күн бұрын

    I'm 1,75m but it is always better to try before you buy ;-)

  • @brmordaz
    @brmordaz23 күн бұрын

    Nice touring setup!

  • @TiagoRuivo
    @TiagoRuivo27 күн бұрын

    Hello Minko, soon I'll be buying my recumbent. But before buying I would like to know your opinion about front suspension. Is it really necessary or is it better to save the weight and just buy one with a normal fork? Comfort is important for me, but if the difference is small then I don't see the point. I'm asking because I don't want to buy the bike and then realize that I should have bought it with front suspension. My guess is that it's not that important since 80% of your weight is in the back. Let me know what you think. Thank you

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh27 күн бұрын

    Hi Tiago, yes it is not really needed. Make sure there is enough space in the fork to buy a fat wider front tyre if needed. This will give you enough comfort. I ride two recumbents, one without and one with front suspension. I dont notice a big difference In confort. Which one are you gonna buy? I also saw on marktplaats a guy who had a recumbent bike rental place who is retiring. He sells a lot of bikes for <150 euros each: link.marktplaats.nl/m2122698229 And you can test ride it there.

  • @TiagoRuivo
    @TiagoRuivo27 күн бұрын

    @@thewizardofoh i haven't decided yet which one. I really wanted a Nazca cruiser but the ones that are for sale people are not really responding. So they are probably sold. Second option is a optima lynx. It's also a nice one. It will depend of who will answer to my messages I guess. There are some challenges, but they are a bit pricey. Will see.

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh21 күн бұрын

    @@TiagoRuivo I saw your bid on a nice HP Streetmachine on marktplaats for a very good price. Hope you can get it! It has under seat steering, but I think you can change it later for above seat handlebars.

  • @TiagoRuivo
    @TiagoRuivo20 күн бұрын

    @@thewizardofoh I did, but he out bid me. I also think it's a bit strange that there's only one photo.i asked for more but the guy ignored me. I think it's some scam. 200 is just too little for that bike. And 400 is too much for me since I can buy something a lot cheaper. I tried an optima linx and an M5 with shock proof, but I wasn't happy with any. However now I know what I want, and definetly it's a cruiser, something on the lines of the Nazca cruiser or explorer or that hp. The super sporty position is not what I'm looking for. Will see, I have one deal already aligned but living in Cadzand is not easy to get to the cities, and it's pretty expensive. I need to be patient I guess.

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh20 күн бұрын

    @TiagoRuivo There is now a yellow cruiser on Mp, and it is in Bruinisse, Zeeland.

  • @TimsTrikeTrips
    @TimsTrikeTrips2 ай бұрын

    😮

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh2 ай бұрын

    At least my feet stay dry 🚣

  • @Pressplay_Media_EU
    @Pressplay_Media_EU4 ай бұрын

    1:09 - Inukshuk

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh4 ай бұрын

    After 3 years, this inner tent held up pretty well. The floor remains waterproof, no issues with the fabric. Considering the price (€60!) it is a bargain. My brother has now bought the outer 15D too as replacement for the old Hubba Hubba HP outer tent as well. For less than €175 incl shipping (including the inner tent, poles, pegs etc) it seems a good deal as well.

  • @yostumpy
    @yostumpy5 ай бұрын

    Yo Minkh ! First off ......appologies if I've spelt your name wrong, but couldn't find it, despite looking ...a lot. I must say I enjoy your videos because they are different, not the usual camera in the face....I'm a super hero, type stuff, but just an enjoyable journey shared. I also like the music attached to them. Relaxing and tranquil, as touring should be, although I'm sure It's not all plain sailing. Oh well, I'll crack on with the up coming episodes , btw that's not the the old Wizard is it,?

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh5 ай бұрын

    Hi yo, my name is Minko 😀 thanks for your comments. It is indeed the old Wizard, 25 years old but still going strong 👍

  • @yostumpy
    @yostumpy5 ай бұрын

    Yep, I wasnt sure it was the same bike..........new suspension forks, front mech changer (you used to change gear by moving the chain tubes by hand?), slightly different blue? and the boom is black. @@thewizardofoh

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh5 ай бұрын

    Yes, I have changed a lot during the years. The front fork has been replaced in 2008 by a suspension fork with disk brake. The black front boom with front derailleur is from 2021. Only the blue frame and rear fork is from the original Wizard 😄

  • @queenlizard7102
    @queenlizard71025 ай бұрын

    Our LIVE cover: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKacxLWdhZrcqco.html

  • @TiagoRuivo
    @TiagoRuivo6 ай бұрын

    What app do you use for your maps. Seems quite interesting

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh6 ай бұрын

    I use Osmand on my smartphone, my brother Openfietsmap on his Garmin Etrex. And the maps in the video are made with the Relive app.

  • @TiagoRuivo
    @TiagoRuivo6 ай бұрын

    @@thewizardofoh lovely. Thanks for the info. Btw, you know where I can buy a used recumbent in Holland?

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh6 ай бұрын

    @@TiagoRuivo I would suggest marktplaats.nl search for ligfiets, there you can find great bargains. Or on the ligfets.net website. Are you looking for a specific model or brand?

  • @TiagoRuivo
    @TiagoRuivo6 ай бұрын

    @@thewizardofoh awesome tip. I've been searching for a while but so far no luck.

  • @TiagoRuivo
    @TiagoRuivo6 ай бұрын

    @@thewizardofoh Im just looking for something affordable. I'm Portuguese, and in Portugal there's no market or offer. And Im really tired of normal bikes as I suffer from hand pain and but and neck constantly.

  • @krisztian19910823
    @krisztian199108236 ай бұрын

    Can you help me, where can I find original kickstand for my Challenge Wizard? Thank you.

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh6 ай бұрын

    I really don't know, that is why I have used this workaround

  • @TiagoRuivo
    @TiagoRuivo6 ай бұрын

    it looks like your bike is a faster climber, is that the case?

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh6 ай бұрын

    Hard to tell, I doubt it is faster, maybe the rider is a climber 🙂

  • @SkywalkFPV
    @SkywalkFPV7 ай бұрын

    Amazing work! Crazy after effects 😮

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh7 ай бұрын

    Yeah, credits to the guys from Insta360 who made this possible with their amazing app 👍

  • @JanEggens
    @JanEggens7 ай бұрын

    mooi tasje...

  • @Normalinsan-ws2pe
    @Normalinsan-ws2pe8 ай бұрын

    what is your 360 camera name?

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh8 ай бұрын

    Hi, I have the Insta360 One X2

  • @alpeadriabike
    @alpeadriabike8 ай бұрын

    Great cycling holiday Minko! And with a recumbent bike it is much more better! 😉

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh8 ай бұрын

    👍 Thanks!

  • @JanEggens
    @JanEggens8 ай бұрын

    mooie opnamen ,prachtige natuur !

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh8 ай бұрын

    Dank je Jan 👍

  • @timkuligfreemusic
    @timkuligfreemusic8 ай бұрын

    Hey Wizard of Oh, thank you so very much for using my music in your content! This song is a favorite of mine - it was actually used originally for an illustrator's demo video and was a lot of fun to write - but I also like what you did here with it :)

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh8 ай бұрын

    Thank you too Tim, I think your music suits the Norwegian landscapes very well!

  • @mardiffv.8775
    @mardiffv.87758 ай бұрын

    Great list, I take something with me that you do not need: an extension cord with 3 socket. So I can charge both my E-bike batteries at the same time.

  • @alpeadriabike
    @alpeadriabike8 ай бұрын

    Beautiful bike tour! Thank you for sharing!

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh8 ай бұрын

    Grazie! 👍

  • @rv-bz9cs
    @rv-bz9cs8 ай бұрын

    Was precies afzien aan paradisbakkene nog geluk was bankje om even te rusten boven

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh8 ай бұрын

    Ha ha ja dat was eigenlijk de zwaarste klim van de hele tocht. 🤯

  • @nealmccall9010
    @nealmccall90108 ай бұрын

    Another challenging tour in a beautiful country. Thanks for posting these videos.

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Neal! 👍

  • @JanEggens
    @JanEggens8 ай бұрын

    mooi tochie , koud zeker daar boven...

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh8 ай бұрын

    Hoi Jan, ja is nu vast koud daar, maar in september was het prima fietsen daar 👍

  • @JanEggens
    @JanEggens8 ай бұрын

    leuk ,duimpje , groet Jan

  • @willemr562
    @willemr5628 ай бұрын

    Prachtig, net je vlogs ontdekt. Ik ga jullie de hele reis volgen. Mooi gefilmd en gemonteerd. Ik heb 15 jaar lang ligfiets gereden op verschillende ligfietsen, maar helaas mag dit niet meer van de orthopeed. Succes jongens.

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh8 ай бұрын

    Dank voor jouw reactie Willem!

  • @rv-bz9cs
    @rv-bz9cs8 ай бұрын

    Respect voor jullie prestatie

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh8 ай бұрын

    Dank!

  • @DIYCraftBazaar
    @DIYCraftBazaar9 ай бұрын

    👍👍👍👍

  • @JanEggens
    @JanEggens9 ай бұрын

    mooi , duimpje...

  • @rv-bz9cs
    @rv-bz9cs9 ай бұрын

    Beste heb en vraag welk plateau ge breuk je best voor berg op van je ligfiets op mijn ligfiets is maar van voor 1 plateau achter 8 Vitesse

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh9 ай бұрын

    Ik heb voor 3 bladen (42-34-24) achter 11-32 cassette (9 speed), 1x8 is veel te weinig voor bergop!

  • @rv-bz9cs
    @rv-bz9cs9 ай бұрын

    Bedank nu weet ik hoe moet mijn fiets verbeteren

  • @JanEggens
    @JanEggens9 ай бұрын

    mooi , duimpje

  • @JanEggens
    @JanEggens9 ай бұрын

    leuk , veel plezier...

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh9 ай бұрын

    Dank je Jan! 👍

  • @markthomasson5077
    @markthomasson50779 ай бұрын

    Norway, such a great place to cycle. The drivers are so well mannered and traffic slow. And so many off road routes. Did a short trip this summer on gravel bike, just north of Lofoten. Almost took recumbent…but those hills!

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh9 ай бұрын

    Yes, the drivers were very respectful to cyclists. What kind of recumbent do you ride?

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda9 ай бұрын

    hello~The. Like it,this is epic recording~ =))

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh9 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @phornthip1991
    @phornthip19919 ай бұрын

    You missed Reiårsfossen/Ose, you was riding in the other side of the Fjord.

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh9 ай бұрын

    Yes, I remember I saw that one from the other side. I don't have any footage of it, so much to see there! 👍

  • @phornthip1991
    @phornthip19919 ай бұрын

    @@thewizardofoh Entire Setesdal in real Viking Land full of old Viking Graves.

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh9 ай бұрын

    Found a photo 😏ridewithgps.com/trips/135525506#photos/14525033

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh9 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXeb3MmTp8Xep8Y.htmlsi=NuLES1kOCvmbSSJK&t=326 I have recorded the waterfall but it didnt made it in my final video, but on my brothers channel you can see it.

  • @StregAnders
    @StregAnders9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to subtitle these videos.

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh9 ай бұрын

    No problem! 👍

  • @ZizanKing
    @ZizanKing9 ай бұрын

    nice view 🙂

  • @hampie59
    @hampie5911 ай бұрын

    mooie beelden.

  • @rv-bz9cs
    @rv-bz9cs Жыл бұрын

    Beste vind goed idee voor het plateau vietes verander ik heb maar 1 plateau nu ga ik die verander naar 3 plateau

  • @froztbite080
    @froztbite080 Жыл бұрын

    It doesn't work on my RN8Pro. Unless you have the Open Camera app. But I don't like the App coz it ruins the quality of my vid.

  • @nealmccall9010
    @nealmccall9010 Жыл бұрын

    Any plans for a 2023 tour?

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh Жыл бұрын

    No plans yet

  • @davidgerescher5527
    @davidgerescher5527 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! Both of you are incredible for doing such a ride.

  • @rufaiibrahim7283
    @rufaiibrahim7283 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you found it I lost my insta360 X3 about a week now 😢

  • @johnnyhicks8791
    @johnnyhicks8791 Жыл бұрын

    Me encanta! Me pone felíz oirlos!

  • @willisradreisen5894
    @willisradreisen5894 Жыл бұрын

    Dat M5 heeft en stalen frame, correct? Mooie video. Groeten uit Duitsland

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh Жыл бұрын

    Danke, ja stalen frame (CrMo)

  • @abenederlof
    @abenederlof Жыл бұрын

    topzwaar als je te veel gewicht erin doet lijkt me.

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh Жыл бұрын

    Dat zal ik ook niet doen, maar voor extra boodschappen bv als ik naar de camping fietst lijkt me dat wel fijn.

  • @abenederlof
    @abenederlof Жыл бұрын

    @@thewizardofoh idd, en het zit niet in de weg

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh Жыл бұрын

    @@abenederlof en ook niet onbelangrijk, zo'n groot rood vlak valt hopelijk beter op in het verkeer

  • @johanblok5482
    @johanblok5482 Жыл бұрын

    Wij vinden ze ideaal voor tijdens de ligfietsvakanties, bij vertrek vrijwel leeg, alleen een paar dingen die je onderweg makkelijk wilt kunnen pakken, en na bezoek aan de supermarkt passen er verrassend veel boodschappen in. Je vind dingen veel makkelijker dan in een standaardfietstas, en het geeft je plek voor 2 bidonnen.

  • @willisradreisen5894
    @willisradreisen5894 Жыл бұрын

    A mooie fiets. Ik wil in deze jaar an M5 kopen. dat is een leuk video.

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh Жыл бұрын

    Danke schön!👍 Auf marktplaats.nl gibt es viele schöne M5 für gute Preise. Oder möchtest du ein Challenge suchen mit Unterlenker, dieser Cirrus von einem Freund ist noch verfügbar für wenig: kzread.info/dash/bejne/daSozMujmLjLc8Y.html

  • @beruroniki9673
    @beruroniki9673 Жыл бұрын

    Wat een mooie omgeving.

  • @alpeadriabike
    @alpeadriabike Жыл бұрын

    Great video Minko! Since 2002 I'm riding on a Challenge Wizard too: a great recumbent bike for tourism!

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I see you have a red Wizard, cool!👍

  • @alpeadriabike
    @alpeadriabike Жыл бұрын

    @@thewizardofoh Yeah! I own a Wizard bike and an Alizè trike: Challenge was a great brand!

  • @thewizardofoh
    @thewizardofoh23 сағат бұрын

    @alpeadriabike We plan another trip from Salzburg. This time more south and maybe cross your region. 🚵

  • @Toerist2290
    @Toerist2290 Жыл бұрын

    Er zitten daar toch zoveel ooievaars he! Toen ik er een video ging maken ook...