Hey Friends! I started this channel to share my journey of bikepacking around the world. I am passionate about community and connection. I want to explore Kindness around the world, and volunteer my time to help others. I'm curious about the history and culture of other countries.
This channel is not about money, nor will it ever be. I share this for free because it brings me joy.
I hope you find joy in my journey as well.
-Indy
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Thats a sweet set up man, I'm planning on going down thru South America in the next few years myself! I like that your still carrying 4 panniers and a dry bags. I like to tour with some comfort gear so I always overload, this bike looks like it will handle any road condition you throw at it. I'll be watching for sure!
great set up but how much money did that lot cost you .
Ti frame with a pinion, he probably dropped 8 to 10 grand! Worth it though, that bike will handle any condition you want to ride it thru. You'll never need another bike again.
What would you advise with weight distribution ... can you have too much upfront ? What effect does upfront weight have on your steering and handling ?
Too much weight up front makes the bike a bit more difficult to steer. I started moving more weight to the back after I got off of the Dalton Hwy and took off the bear canister. The bike is much easier to handle now. I also feel like the rear of the bike is set up for more weight. The rear wheel is connected by seat stays and the chainstays while the front wheel is only supported by the front fork which only has one point of contact with your head tube.
@@cyclingkindness Thank you for your reply :) ... So if space is at a premium have the bulky lightweight stuff like your sleeping bag and mattress upfront
Any chance you can share the total width of spacers on rear hub? Mainly thickness of spacers between the lock ring and the cog rear cog. I also have an OM-2P that I built up recently - about 360 rough single track miles on it so far. Planning to start GDMBR in 30 days. While I've done the straight edge method to check alignment of front to rear cogs - always good to see what someone else is running that has as many miles on as you do.
I just looked and it has two spacers between the center of the hub and the rear cog. I don't have a set of calipers, so I don't know the exact size. Could be a 3mm & 4mm or two 3mm's
I just met him in Sterling, Alaska. At Three Bears store. Will be following his journey.
Nice to meet you at Three Bears!!!
I would be more careful with the fuel pump when carrying it externally without a spare pump. I guess it’s not as big of a deal in summer as it is in winter when your life depends on being able to melt snow. But it would still suck to be without a stove.
could you give us an idea of what are you carrying on your bags, you only mention the front panniers but didn't say anything about whats on the bag panniers and shuffle bag.
One rear pannier has my camping gear (tent, camp chair, pillow, sleeping bag, and ground tarp). The other rear pannier has electronics, charging devices, repair tools, inner tubes, etc. The duffle has clothes and food in it. Hoping to ditch the duffle bag once I get to Mexico.
@@cyclingkindness thanks! I very much appreciate your response
Great to see other people's set ups, thanks for sharing! Happy travels 🚴🏻♂️🌏
Didn't see any wrenches or pliers. I like the Knipex Pliers-Wrench in 125mm size. They perform the roles of adjustable wrenches as well as pliers. Good not just for undoing nuts, but also for removing foreign objects that have pierced through the tire, or to pull needles through tires while you are sewing them, etc.
Nice, I'll look into those. Thanks for the recommendation.
Nice setup! About the spacelink, metal edges and all, any issues with it slicing through webbing over time?
The edges are all smooth on the Spacelink. I've had it on a few different bikes with zero issues.
Awesome, thanks for the reply!
I found this very useful, I didnt know about Zoleo before
It's been really easy to set up and use. Much better experience than trying to message with my old SPOT device
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
What will you be using for navigation, route planning/ finding, gps, cyclo comp etc? Also, what’s your route and budget?
Heya, new sub here and also new to bikepacking. So many bags! After much deliberation I went for a rack pack bag, a frame bag and a top tube bag. After packing all my gear/food/stuff I quickly realised I needed more space, sooo... I ordered a pair of 10-litre mini panniers too. I was aiming for a lightweight setup, but yeah...
Hahha, I totally understand. This will get lighter the further south I travel. Less clothes, and food will be cheaper so I can eat at local stands more instead of having to bring food for cooking for multiple days on end. Welcome to bikepacking, you're going to love it!!!
How much did your the bike frame set weigh when you got it and how much did it cost? I was looking at the priority 600x bike that's also pinion drive as an option to the surly bridge club I ended up getting.
I was thinking of the 600x but decided against after friend destroyed his while touring crack weld and cracked wheels rims
@Bikepacking well, we will see how Ryan van duzer does on his new 600 ADX that he's riding the TD on now for the first time.
@@stevemullin1195 a friend got one last week he touring now across Australia only thing he said so far that the bottom weld is really big and now can’t use his Adventure Hydration Cranktank - 3 or 4 Liters
I don't know the precise frame weight, but the orignal build was 28 pounds. Cost will very depending on the components you want to use. I'd contact Solace Cycles for a more precise answer. Hope this helps.
Good setup looking forward to your adventure .. i run 26x4 fat tires for solo trips but building a new set 29x3 inch for my family setup touring .the issue I found was took me long time to find 29x2.6 tires in Asia not that popular here only found one place that sold them and only brand I could find was continental
Fair plays to you carrying a backpack on a world tour .no way would I do that
How long did that belt last km
3,200 km's. I believe it was a premature failure due to potential rock strikes on the Arizona Trail. It's still my favorite drive system for a bicycle. I can't imagine using a derailleur and chain with this much weight.
Nice bikepacking hybrid setup .i removed my son hub few years ago best decision ever ps jpaks gear will last forever had his stem bags for over 12 years never failed …
Good to hear. I'm looking forward to lots of years out of the Jpaks!
Thanks for the interesting rundown! You know me, I'm only running on the in town trails, but I still love my Arkel Tailrider bag. Really well thought out and the easiest rear rack bag to attach that I've found.
I'm a big fan of the Arkel's so far. Great company too.
Awesome video and set up brother , I just got into bikepacking I was mostly an ultralight backpacker so I pretty much have all the gear just getting all my bike bags together and some more bike knowledge under my belt. Thanks for all the tips
Thank you! I was ultralight for many years too.
You should put it on the scale to see what the total weight is.
My guess is around 125 lbs :) If I ever see a scale I can roll it onto, I'll check it out!!
The reflective tape on the bear canister is genius! If it was me.. - I'd ditch the heavy windshield and get a large aluminum plate and cut a strip. - same for the bottom reflector - same for the lid of the pot - I'd ditch the spork since I already had a spoon and a fork
The windscreen is already made of aluminum.
When does your trip start? Can't wait to see it unfold!
I started on May 15th in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
RIP Nashbar. I'm still running their old orange floor pump!
They had some good gear!
We're did u get that device in case u need help I need something like that I cycle alone
Zoleo Communicator Device from Zoleo
You have everything 😁👍
What's your opinion on tire slime
I run tubeless with 8oz of Stans No Tubes tire sealant. I've not had a good experience with the brand Time Slime.
@@cyclingkindness I wanna try tubeless I'll try it on my bike
I really like this
Thank you!
what is the brand of your bicycle?
Solace Cycles
What’re you using for route finding, navigation, maps, and cyclo comp? Also, how did you go about obtaining visas?
I use a Garmin Etrex 30x for gps and navigation. It’s reliable and sturdy. I plan routes with my computer, usually using Ride With GPS, talking with others, and google. I’d recommend checking out Bicycle Travelers on Facebook. Someone will have an answer about Visa’s. I haven’t needed any so far.
@@cyclingkindnessthank you taking the time to reply. I really appreciate it! Also, I’ll check out bike travelers as it’s first time hearing about em!
Which brand and scent soap lubricates best?! I keep my hotel soaps and White Tea seems to be belt zen for me. Duzer is the man. Cheers.
I use whatever I can get my hands on 😂
Who makes the tent you used?
It’s the Hilleberg Nallo 2.
Ah, I have that floor pump, the grease inside dries up.. operating it, the o ring rubs on the inside and destroys itself. Keep it greased.
Absolutely. I love how easy they are to service.
some cool stuff there to see and and notes from!! Have fun be safe and be kind!!
Thank you! It’s been incredible so far!!
I look forward to watching your adventures 😊
Thank you. Hoping to take few days of rest here soon so I can start to sort through photos and videos.
Awesome set-up Ry! I love seeing all your updates along the way. Keep pedaling-
Thanks so much! I officially start biking today :)
Found you, and your upcoming adventure, through Steve Magas. Safe trails and amazing tales ahead!
Thanks so much! I appreciate the support.
@cyclingkindness Qq: Do you have any other socials you might post to, so we may follow along? And do you think you'll be posting updates to YT as well? Or is the TrackLeaders site the best source?
@@ryanclapp6467 I'm on YT for full format videos. IG and FB for more frequent updates. All are under Cycling Kindness! Thanks!!
Hope it works out for you, pal. Some of your equipment looks overly bulky to me, but im sure you will work it out on your way south.. ✌️
Me too! I am starting off with more food and layers than I will need because of the cold weather and long resupply in Alaska. I fully intend to tighten up my items after I've adapted to the touring life.
I love the back story to this. 46yr old, I can only dream of doing the same. Wishing you the best, and if you're ever in New England, hit me up, ++ to kindness!
Thank you! It will be several years before I make it to England, but I'd love to visit when I arrive.
Well, as much as I'd like to be in England proper, we're in NEW England, that funny little corner in the northeast USA :)
Ope, I read that wrong! Hope to see you in New England when I return to the states!
Seems to be a great setup! Best of luck and I hope you will not have to use the stuff too much. One little advise I have being a long time user of Ortlieb back and front roller (I think the gravel pannier use the same mounting system an nuts and bolts): bring some extra bolts and nuts and add some screw lock liquid. And you will most definitely loose those clips to adapt to your rack width. I taped little parts of an old inner tube to the rack to keep the mounts in place. An old inner tube or a part of it could be a valuable addition to your repair kit. Costs nothing, weighs next to nothing, but can be helpful to put between moving parts that are not supposed to move. And I bring a few velcro reusable zip ties a long the way
Thanks for the helpful information. I've already put blue threadlocker on the Ortlieb bags. It will be interesting to see how all of the gear wears over the years. Cheers!
Yeah found this channel with less than a hundred followers. Will be a couple of ten- or hundreds of thousands soon. Good luck for your adventure
Thanks for joining the journey! I'm excited to share my experiences with the world.
Do you think it possible to be able to bring all your gear on a bikepacking setup rather than using tradation pannier and racks setup ????
For me, no. I've raced for several years and there is no way to bring all of the stuff I want to bring. Electronics, cooking set up, and large quantities of food for the first stretch of Alaska take up too much space for a traditional set up.
@@cyclingkindness yeah camera gear and editing equipment is hard and extra food is really hard to find space on a bikepacking setup it possible but takes a lot of trail and error in packing then for me i like to also have spare 5 litres of space even after i get all the gear on the bike ..
@@Bikepacking Extra space is a must! We'll see how long I carry my hammock and camp chair. I may find the extra items more of a burden than a luxury. It will be fun!
@@cyclingkindness i carry hammock love hammock great for hanging in jungles along side of road at lunch .. pure comfort never took a chair as hamock is a chair
Good luck Indiana
Thank you! I can't wait to start riding my bike in just 2 days!!!
For 7 years i used tubeless but switch back to tubes 2 years ago due to one thing had to replace 2 broken spoken on the trail middle of no where and it was a mess sealant everywhere lol i happy now with tubes but i😅 bombproof my wheels no punctures in 2 years
Sounds like a solid wheelset. All the gear gets a lot more wear and tear with so much weight. It'll be cool to see how I adapt after the first few months.
@@cyclingkindness yeah i am always shaking down my gear now i am 100% happy with the setup but did take 15 years lol
Cool
❤ seems like you have it all.
I proably have too much, lol!
Thank you for sharing. Sorry that you have to repack it .
It gets easier every time!
Love it.
Thank you! I had a great time out there!!
I am excited to be able to join you on your journey. I'm happy i had the pleasure to meet you. Safe travels. Barista Paulette.
Thanks, Paulette. I'll be sure to stop by and say 'HI' the next time I am in town!