...and a good first aid/trauma kit....and a PLB. Nothing worse than dying alone in some remote area after a big crashie or whamie because you had nothing to help yourself with. Stay safe out there.
10:46 stand on the scale by yourself, get the weight. pick up the bike. deduct the your weigh from the new total weight. any bathroom scale. any public scale. pretty easy ;)
I did that and the last time I went out on a bikepacking adventure few weeks ago my bike weighed in at 85lb including food and water , lmao, I brought way too much stuff! I’m learning and going much lighter next trip!
@@duzer Send me your address and I will ship you a scale like this: www.amazon.com/Dr-meter-Electronic-Measuring-Batteries-Included/dp/B00ZWNGZFO/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=scale+fishing&qid=1626896432&sr=8-5
@@duzer maybe DO it for your viewers who'd love to know :) :) use a scale on the side of the road (I asume you have them in the states). Good news is since you're using the difference between two weights on the same scale, it'll be pretty accurate way to calculate.
Thanks Ryan for all the details. I tested my 600X on a short ride (250 km) with all my gear and it is definitely a wonderful bike. I love it for its stability in all circumstances, but especially when riding downhill on bumpy trails with rocks. The 29" wheels and the Wren fork are the secret! Now I have confidence in this bike to start a longer trip. And of course I won't forget my extra belt, even if I've already ridden 1500 km with the original belt and it still works well. So thank you for all these advice.
I am SOOO envious... But in a good way. You have/use great gear and after all of your years and adventures, have an excellent grasp of what works... And I (we) surely appreciate it. In the envy aspect of it, I think that may be where or at root some of the negativity to/on you comes from... A few videos back, you responded to how you deal with hate/negative comments to you... I think that the haters hate your ability to do what so many only wish and dream of doing... I'm a supporter of you. (Not financially... but spiritually) Your adventures show what is possible and what is out there. Thank you Ryan, for your efforts and time that you put into your channel. Cheers
Nice to know about the T Rack bending, seemingly at the top of the single leg where the V-strut starts. I'd wondered about that potential. Tumbleweed also has a Mini Pannier Rack whose double struts extend down almost to the leg mounting hole. This should avoid bending like the T Rack and only adds 60 grams. Seems worth it to me, so I have a Mini on order for my Troll.
My feet slid off my pedals once while riding and I had a pretty rough crash. Since then I wear my Altra Trail Runners with aggressive tread. No more slipping off the pedals and if I need to hike any, I'm prepared for that also.
I did not know Adidas owned Five Ten shoes. I was like what's Ryan talking about those are Five Tens...you learn something new every day! Thanks another solid review. i am about 1100 kms from finishing my Cross Canada trip and your videos have been a welcomed break on the hard days. Cheers
You probably won't see this like you haven't seen my other comments but I did what you said, "just do it". Came from a 200km bike trip a week ago. I can't afford a good bike and mine broke many times on the way unfortunately so it took me about 3 days to do that 200km 😅 but it was a lot of fun and helped me deal with depression. I'm thinking much clearer and I feel much better now 😁
@@duzer No way you actually replied 😁 thanks. I'll be busy because of college soon but I'm planning another trip next year of approximately 1000km. Riding a bike all day long and seeing different places + talking to all sorts of people is so much fun, introverted me gained some confidence haha. The first few hours were rough, back pain, neck pain, my legs were done but then after a while it just feels very natural to pedal for hours. Living adventures makes me feel alive :) you inspired me to do this, thank you Ryan :)
Came across your channel after three hours of brushing up on bike maintenance. Glad I did, great content and inspired me to get out bike touring. Bike packing is next, but have a hybrid rigid and a full squish bombproof Enduro so just need a hardtail now.... New Bike Day!
Great bike for bikepacking but very slow. If you ok with 50 miles a day than it's great. If you racing 100-150 a day plus steep climbs than you need much faster chain bike ( 30 % difference)
Good video look at my core Bikepacking setup might get some ideas .. all I do is just change the outer setup .. core always stays the same from race setup to world tour setup to 4 season setup or even pack raft setup core Bikepacking stay the same even on day ride got everything I need ..
Interesting to hear your review on the Tumbleweed rack, I've been eyeing that up for more than a couple of years, since I have mini panniers but don't want or need a physically large rack for other applications...might have to rethink.
Looks good Ryan. I would suggest sanding and repainting those areas on the rear triangle where the tire has rubbed down to bare metal, and keep an eye on that location for future wear. That would be an end of ride scenario if one of those arms broke due to corrosion, and it would no doubt be a crashy as well..., and we don't want that...
Love the belt drive system bike. I have it on my Cube bike and I love it. I think it is the way forward to all bikes. Love the pinion gears. It's not over here in Scotland yet, I hope it will be. Keep your videos coming we all love them . Remember extra carbon belts for bike😍 🇺🇲❤🙏🏴
I have a Cube bike with belt drive. Like it a lot although it is not off road capable like the Priority 600. What's yours? I am sure Shand Bicycles could knock out a Pinion gearbox bike with belt if there was demand or a special build.
@@alexmorgan3435 Hi there, My Cube bike is Pro Travel hybrid off road bike it's a category 2. It had 2.15 width tyres I then put 2.35's mud grips tyres on what a difference it made. I originally had 8 gears hub I then changed it to 11 grear hub. But you are probably right Just wished I could have the pinion gearbox it would be far better 😉
@@briannicholson2644 I have the Travel Pro SL which I think is the predecessor of yours as mine has 700c x42 tyres which is a tight squeeze in the frame and yours 700c x 55. Apart from this it seem the same as yours. I quickly swapped the Afline 8spd hub as the gearing was not that well thought out imho. Too many huge steps between gears making touring or indeed riding with a heavy load pretty much impractical and impossible. I fitted a Rohloff hub in it's place and upped the spec of the Gates sprockets from the less durable fitted CDN range to the CDX:EXP top spec. stainless steel rear sprocket and aluminium 7075 chain ring. CDN is low grade plastic. I still have the CDN belt which seems ok still after two years but have a spare CDX belt for when it fails. Removing the mudguards is difficult for the rear as the mudguard supports the rear rack and takes the wiring for the dynamo lighting as it has a front dynamo hub. Stupid design by Cube. It was billed by Cube as an expedition trekking bike which it definitely wasn't when I got it with the poor Alfine 8 spd hub and lower CDN Gates components. I have fitted a Specialised front pizza rack which is a great strong and light front rack. The bike is much more up to the task of touring and expedition now with the Rohloff hub but it is still essentially an urban hybrid bike with narrow tyres. The best bit though is the frame which I have found to be very strong and stiff but not too harsh a ride even loaded up. It was only the frame I really wanted as it was belt drive compatible and I got the bike for just over £600 from Wiggle which was a great buy but another saga worthy of a book or film on it's own. I am at least happy with it now and it is genuinely a very low maintenance bike. I looked at getting an Alfine 11 spd hub as well but decided the extra cost the Rohloff was worth it which it has been. It fitted in fine with no drama except some aftermarket anti torque mounting brackets which were quite pricey but the fit was still straight forward and it's dead easy to get in and out should I need to get the wheel off for punctures. I haven't had any yet. I like the sound of your bike with much wider tyres 2.35 wide must be nearly 60mm wide. Is this 29", 27.5" or 26". Maybe I'll look out for one although my next bike will be a Pinion 18 spd gearbox bike I think either a Van Nicholas Devron or a Tout Terrain or a Santos or Koga, or a Henderson Bow Ti. I really like what Graham Foot does at Smokestone bikes down in Gloucester. But all these bikes are £££££££££. The Pinion gearboxes seem really trick pieces of kit, German engineered so have robustness and longevity similar to the Rohloff hub. Plus the weight of it sits centrally in the frame, but you do need a Pinion compatible frame which is pretty much unique to this gearbox. The Cube by comparison was pretty cheap even with the Rohloff hub. Thanks for your reply with details of your Cube bike. Helpful.
@@alexmorgan3435 Hi again Yeah the bike frame is a 19 inch, wheels are 29 ers , the tyres that I put on the bike are smart Sam's mud grips which I really like. For the 11 gear hub alfine was a bit pricey. To get that extra granny gear that I was looking for, it would mean that I would need to change the front crank sprocket, which I found it was going yo cost a bit more after spending on the gear hub. I love the gates belt drive system. I have a Cube Pro Reaction MTB which is a much lighter bike, it has 12 gears long with a single front sprocket, and again with Smart sam tyres on. I would be well over the moon to get my hands on pinion gear belt drive bike, I would definitely sell both bikes just to get my hands on the pinion bike. Keep in contact my friend 👍
@@briannicholson2644 The CDN Gates belt drive train that Cube have used on these bike is not the best. If you do nothing else at some point upgrade your bike's rear sprocket to a CDX stainless steel one as the CDN plastic one isn't up to much. It doesn't last very long depending on the type of riding you do where and how far. I found a stainless steel one about £65 and hopefully it will never wear out. I have seen a few videos on YT and threads on forums where people have been slating the Gates belt drive system but it turns out they have had the CDN system which is basically the leisure grade drive train components not designed to be used in poor riding conditions or riding high mileages and the rear sprocket has worn quickly and taken the belt with it. Although I have to say the accounts I have seen the bikes' owners have been pretty clueless about bikes generally. Belt drives are low maintenance but they are not indestructible. The CDX:EXP spec is the top spec and for me the one to go for. The front plastic CDN chain ring doesn't seem to suffer too much from wear, I guess because it is larger and therefore less force on it unlike the much smaller diameter rear sprocket. Yes a Pinion gearbox bike with belt drive is the ultimate in terms of bike for me. Not interested in super light race road bikes. They are derailleur geared which brings the same old problems and I don't have a team of pro mechanics to keep my derailleur bikes running smoothly. Maintenance really became a chore for me riding a lot of miles in all weathers. Not so with a belt drive bike with an IHG. Enjoy riding your Cube bike. All the best, Alex
Sure appreciate the “repurposed” bag. Good to see people following what we poor folks did back in the day. And it stuck. My jeans legs are re used for various bags. When I was a kid our farm was a true “poor” farm. Not a single new plow on the farm. Everything was scavenged and welded/bolted together to my Dad’s specs. Old well casing, old tool bar, worn out parts of plows. I still weld “junk” together for various things. Also sew. Enjoyed this episode!
Great video! Just the details I've been trying to figure out from your adventure videos! You have some great clothing selections as well, could you cover some detail on those?
g'day Ryan, Nice vid! Yeah those T-racks have a limited capacity where the weight isn't directly over the vertical strut. Any rear pressure only has one place to go - and it will bend. I run their mini-pannier rack on my Tumbleweed for that reason -better load carrying distribution with the two vertical supports. A little heavier, but worth it. Good stuff mate
New subscriber here after binge watching a bunch treks. For some reason it was surprising that he has a bedroom! I thought he spends all his time on the road :)
Bathroom scale, first you jump the scale, and read the number, after you lift your bike and jump the scale and read. So it is you and the bike on the scale minus you on the scale= bike weight. Knowing it's a bit technical but you can do it, i belive in you. Anyway thanks for your content.
To weigh your bicycle (or any other bulky item you can hold ,for that matter), use the floor scales. The weight of the item is your weight holding the item minus your weight not holding it. But then, since you are in a perfect shape, you probably don't have floor scales at home. Ah, well... Thanks for detailed video, it helped me with some decisions regarding my bike setup.
You need a DYI rubber water splash shield on the rear to keep your stuff dry. Frame bags should be replaced by fanny packs. I make my own and they Velcro together so you aren’t hitting it. I made a dash panel made of aluminum. I have a compass, radio speed and mileage indicator and phone.
@4:06... the Tumbleweed rack "should be a little stronger." I just mounted a Topeak Explorer rack (non-disc brake version) to my 600x. It fits great and is probably 5x stronger than the T Rack. Under $40, and only about 125g heavier. It's beefier, and looks better to my eyes on the 600x, which is not a delicate bike.
So on the rear pack you forgot to show where you kept the EXTRA BELT. The front triangle bag is nice, does it hold the EXTRA BELT? Cool cockpit setup, is there room for an EXTRA BELT? I'd also take that EXTRA BELT into an auto parts store (which I guess you have never in your life had a reason to visit) and find a compatible auto part number just in case you forget the EXTRA BELT, again.
Hey Ryan. Thanks so much for your entertaining and informative videos. I have the Priority 600X and it's borderline too big (I got the large). I know you also got the large and felt it was too big when you did your unboxing video. I'm curious did you stick with that one or exchange it for the medium? Looking forward to videos from the CT!
Duzer-this is a great video. Love hearing your thought process on gear selection and tweaking your setup. I follow your lead on continually tweak my setup. I recently added a Helinox chair zero to the front roll. Best addition in a long time. Weighs nothing a great to take a load off at the end of the day. Now that I have all the extra room in my 600x triangle I’m upgraded to an XL Relevate Ranger frame bag. It fits perfectly in the size L 600x and I now carry a stove. Curious to hear in your upcoming videos if the change to the rack and dropper was worth it. I’m still using the Relevate 16L Spinelock
Want company on the CT ? great content as always. Doing the Tin Cup Pass this week, small 3/2 nighter. I'm also using a rear rack, it holds the majority of my gear, gotta see about adding cages for water.
Cool. Most long distance bike packers seem to end up with some sort of rear rack and dry bag on it or even use small rear panniers. I find this the best set up as like you I have a suspension seat post plus I don't like so much force on the seat stem and on the seat collar of the frame stressing it increasing the possibility of failure. Good light durable rear rack is Madison Summit, really Shimano, alloy rack very strong and cheap, at the other end of the budget are Tubus rear racks made of chromoly steel and extremely durable and strong, used the world over by RTW cycle tourers, expensive but not as expensive as your current rear rack. Do you have a front hub dynamo to charge your electronics?
Why not use Ortlieb Handlebar Pack in the front for the tent? I also started with the Accessory Pack you have, but then I also purchased the Handlebar Pack, they create a great combo together.
Ryan, a couple of questions. When you pack your front bag/carrier, where do you put your brake and gear lines, In front of the bag or behind the bag? Also have you ever used or have thoughts on loop handlebars for bikepacking? Great vids and info. You are an inspiration.
I hope you decide to do an extensive Erie canal ride someday. I would really like to see that. At that price for the rack, and it bending already, I would never buy it. I have paniers on my bike, and I pack a ton of crap when I go to work. Including my curling iron. 🙂
Would love an episode on how you manage food storage at night? Bear canisters are common for hiking but somewhat impractical for bike packing. The few times I have bike packed I’ve had issues with mice, raccoons, others trying to steal my food bag at night.
By now, i am wondering if you know of any on the market bags that fit the 600x that well? I went back to several of your vids to find this one so i could find where you got that perfectly fit, extra wide bag. I like the extra width and the way it bolts on. I am considering a 600x but it will need a good bag before i can take it out for overnights.
What I do to weigh my bike before a trip is weigh myself on my normal scale and then weigh myself lifting up my bike. Not 100% precise since you can't hold your bike perfectly still but it gives a pretty good idea.
Hi Ryan, Nice video, you mentioned the Colorado trail, where does that begin? Also, I’m heading to Boulder next weekend with my family, I’d like to buy some Boulder’s biking gear (jersey, stickers, hats, etc) do you recommend any store? Thanks in advance.
Hey Ryan, nice video and informative. What sleeping bag and pad did you go for and what kind of temperature did you encounter? Was it keeping you warm, overkill or did you get cold?
I can see you used a big Agnes fly creek. I've been put off by the not so good reviews related to durability and how fragile it is. How often do you use it and what are your thoughts on that matter? Thanks and keep being Ryan!
RYAN & BRIAN ride the Colorado Trail ! That’s what my inner voice is saying, Brian as in BKXC , or at least some of it ?! Anyway enjoyed that video, that bike is a proper Globe Trotter !
How easy it is to paddle with pinion drive? Same as ordinary bicycle or much easy? Just contemplating whether to spend $2200 on pinion gears or electric motor or both?
Great video. I watch a lot of yours. My question is where can I get a gpx file for say Ohio to Erie Trail?? I can not seem to find one any where. I have a Stages Dash L50 if that helps? Thank you for your time. Pedal safe.
Wow, nice setup.. dont forget to bring extra belt gain.. 😁
I would carry 2 just so I can abuse it and never worry.
...and a good first aid/trauma kit....and a PLB. Nothing worse than dying alone in some remote area after a big crashie or whamie because you had nothing to help yourself with. Stay safe out there.
😂
let's ride!
@@TheElwood359 yeah PLB is one of the most useful and overlooked things that would’ve prevented most tragedies from happening.
You've really empowered me to start bikepacking and I thank you so very much. Your demeanor is welcoming and fun and you put love into your opinions
I wish you all the best on your future adventures!
Still impressed by your swedish, it's perfect! Glad to hear that haven't forgotten the language! You have a talent for learning 👍☺️
Newly subscribed! Enjoying your adventures, humor, optimism and Spanish speaking skills 🇪🇸
10:46 stand on the scale by yourself, get the weight. pick up the bike. deduct the your weigh from the new total weight. any bathroom scale. any public scale. pretty easy ;)
I did that and the last time I went out on a bikepacking adventure few weeks ago my bike weighed in at 85lb including food and water , lmao, I brought way too much stuff! I’m learning and going much lighter next trip!
Also works for weighing your pets
Just gotta get a scale, and then care enough to weigh my stuff, which I don’t, ha!
@@duzer Send me your address and I will ship you a scale like this: www.amazon.com/Dr-meter-Electronic-Measuring-Batteries-Included/dp/B00ZWNGZFO/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=scale+fishing&qid=1626896432&sr=8-5
@@duzer maybe DO it for your viewers who'd love to know :) :) use a scale on the side of the road (I asume you have them in the states). Good news is since you're using the difference between two weights on the same scale, it'll be pretty accurate way to calculate.
It’s like you read my mind, I was hoping to see an updated video on this. Thanks Ryan!
I LOVE my Green Guru frame bag! Game changer! 💚 🚲 ♻️
Yay!!
Thanks Ryan for all the details. I tested my 600X on a short ride (250 km) with all my gear and it is definitely a wonderful bike. I love it for its stability in all circumstances, but especially when riding downhill on bumpy trails with rocks. The 29" wheels and the Wren fork are the secret!
Now I have confidence in this bike to start a longer trip. And of course I won't forget my extra belt, even if I've already ridden 1500 km with the original belt and it still works well.
So thank you for all these advice.
Right on!! Love hearing this
I am SOOO envious...
But in a good way.
You have/use great gear and after all of your years and adventures, have an excellent grasp of what works...
And I (we) surely appreciate it.
In the envy aspect of it, I think that may be where or at root some of the negativity to/on you comes from...
A few videos back, you responded to how you deal with hate/negative comments to you...
I think that the haters hate your ability to do what so many only wish and dream of doing...
I'm a supporter of you.
(Not financially... but spiritually)
Your adventures show what is possible and what is out there.
Thank you Ryan, for your efforts and time that you put into your channel.
Cheers
You're the best! I was just thinking that I'd love for you to do a video of your current setup, and here it is! You must have read my mind.
Nice to know about the T Rack bending, seemingly at the top of the single leg where the V-strut starts. I'd wondered about that potential. Tumbleweed also has a Mini Pannier Rack whose double struts extend down almost to the leg mounting hole. This should avoid bending like the T Rack and only adds 60 grams. Seems worth it to me, so I have a Mini on order for my Troll.
Yeah, I shoulda gotten the mini :(
Wow, love the setup, Ryan!
My feet slid off my pedals once while riding and I had a pretty rough crash. Since then I wear my Altra Trail Runners with aggressive tread. No more slipping off the pedals and if I need to hike any, I'm prepared for that also.
Nice to know I’m not the only one that doesn’t wear flat shoes. I wear trail runners too.. some grippy Timberlands for that hike a bike.
Preparing my own setup, so good to check out some from experienced bikepackers. Thanks!
I did not know Adidas owned Five Ten shoes. I was like what's Ryan talking about those are Five Tens...you learn something new every day! Thanks another solid review. i am about 1100 kms from finishing my Cross Canada trip and your videos have been a welcomed break on the hard days.
Cheers
Hey Duzer, yeah I always thought that rear rack was a little on the flimsy side but I didn't want to be a "negative Nelly" 😁. The journey was epic 🤘
I just did a trip on all singletrack. I was loving my rack/dropper post setup.
I always love your videos. So informative.
Loving the minimalist approach to your setup.
Can’t wait to follow your adventures during the remainder of the year. Thanks Ryan 👍
121k subs! You deserve this kind of success Ryan. Your channel is nothing short of amazing. Cheers, bud.
Thanks! It’s very exciting
Nice. Very functional and kept simple. I will pretty much copy your lead.
You probably won't see this like you haven't seen my other comments but I did what you said, "just do it". Came from a 200km bike trip a week ago. I can't afford a good bike and mine broke many times on the way unfortunately so it took me about 3 days to do that 200km 😅 but it was a lot of fun and helped me deal with depression. I'm thinking much clearer and I feel much better now 😁
Right on!! I agree, adventures always add clarity to my life!! Happy trails my friend
@@duzer No way you actually replied 😁 thanks. I'll be busy because of college soon but I'm planning another trip next year of approximately 1000km. Riding a bike all day long and seeing different places + talking to all sorts of people is so much fun, introverted me gained some confidence haha. The first few hours were rough, back pain, neck pain, my legs were done but then after a while it just feels very natural to pedal for hours. Living adventures makes me feel alive :) you inspired me to do this, thank you Ryan :)
Riding the CT later this summer, too - see ya out there 😎
Came across your channel after three hours of brushing up on bike maintenance. Glad I did, great content and inspired me to get out bike touring. Bike packing is next, but have a hybrid rigid and a full squish bombproof Enduro so just need a hardtail now.... New Bike Day!
Right on!!! Sounds like a good excuse to get a new bike ;)
I'm fascinated by your equipment choices. I think I'll purchase a set up just like yours, particularly the priority bicycle.
Great bike for bikepacking but very slow. If you ok with 50 miles a day than it's great. If you racing 100-150 a day plus steep climbs than you need much faster chain bike ( 30 % difference)
@@marcinsykut497 I want to be like Ryan so I want to get gear just like his.
@@marcinsykut497 this bike is designed and purpose built for continuous long days in the saddle - not racing.
Good video look at my core Bikepacking setup might get some ideas .. all I do is just change the outer setup .. core always stays the same from race setup to world tour setup to 4 season setup or even pack raft setup core Bikepacking stay the same even on day ride got everything I need ..
Dropper is nice for downhill on the road or bike path too. Lowers center of gravity , less wind resistance, so you go farther
Interesting to hear your review on the Tumbleweed rack, I've been eyeing that up for more than a couple of years, since I have mini panniers but don't want or need a physically large rack for other applications...might have to rethink.
Get an "old man mountain" rack instead for a few bucks more and it'll last a lifetime
@@cwitt483 Yes, I've got one and you're right!
Could the screws that secure the stays have been too loose?
Can't wait for your Colorado trail videos!! I did the 1st segment last year and is a dream of mine to do the whole trail
A setup that will now always have an extra belt.
Great vid Ryan.
Looks good Ryan. I would suggest sanding and repainting those areas on the rear triangle where the tire has rubbed down to bare metal, and keep an eye on that location for future wear. That would be an end of ride scenario if one of those arms broke due to corrosion, and it would no doubt be a crashy as well..., and we don't want that...
It’s aluminum, shouldn’t corrode
@@duzer correct.
Love the belt drive system bike.
I have it on my Cube bike and I love it.
I think it is the way forward to all bikes.
Love the pinion gears. It's not over here in Scotland yet, I hope it will be.
Keep your videos coming we all love them .
Remember extra carbon belts for bike😍
🇺🇲❤🙏🏴
I have a Cube bike with belt drive. Like it a lot although it is not off road capable like the Priority 600. What's yours?
I am sure Shand Bicycles could knock out a Pinion gearbox bike with belt if there was demand or a special build.
@@alexmorgan3435 Hi there,
My Cube bike is Pro Travel hybrid off road bike it's a category 2.
It had 2.15 width tyres I then put 2.35's mud grips tyres on what a difference it made.
I originally had 8 gears hub I then changed it to 11 grear hub.
But you are probably right Just wished I could have the pinion gearbox it would be far better 😉
@@briannicholson2644 I have the Travel Pro SL which I think is the predecessor of yours as mine has 700c x42 tyres which is a tight squeeze in the frame and yours 700c x 55. Apart from this it seem the same as yours. I quickly swapped the Afline 8spd hub as the gearing was not that well thought out imho. Too many huge steps between gears making touring or indeed riding with a heavy load pretty much impractical and impossible. I fitted a Rohloff hub in it's place and upped the spec of the Gates sprockets from the less durable fitted CDN range to the CDX:EXP top spec. stainless steel rear sprocket and aluminium 7075 chain ring. CDN is low grade plastic. I still have the CDN belt which seems ok still after two years but have a spare CDX belt for when it fails. Removing the mudguards is difficult for the rear as the mudguard supports the rear rack and takes the wiring for the dynamo lighting as it has a front dynamo hub. Stupid design by Cube. It was billed by Cube as an expedition trekking bike which it definitely wasn't when I got it with the poor Alfine 8 spd hub and lower CDN Gates components. I have fitted a Specialised front pizza rack which is a great strong and light front rack. The bike is much more up to the task of touring and expedition now with the Rohloff hub but it is still essentially an urban hybrid bike with narrow tyres. The best bit though is the frame which I have found to be very strong and stiff but not too harsh a ride even loaded up. It was only the frame I really wanted as it was belt drive compatible and I got the bike for just over £600 from Wiggle which was a great buy but another saga worthy of a book or film on it's own. I am at least happy with it now and it is genuinely a very low maintenance bike. I looked at getting an Alfine 11 spd hub as well but decided the extra cost the Rohloff was worth it which it has been. It fitted in fine with no drama except some aftermarket anti torque mounting brackets which were quite pricey but the fit was still straight forward and it's dead easy to get in and out should I need to get the wheel off for punctures. I haven't had any yet. I like the sound of your bike with much wider tyres 2.35 wide must be nearly 60mm wide. Is this 29", 27.5" or 26". Maybe I'll look out for one although my next bike will be a Pinion 18 spd gearbox bike I think either a Van Nicholas Devron or a Tout Terrain or a Santos or Koga, or a Henderson Bow Ti. I really like what Graham Foot does at Smokestone bikes down in Gloucester. But all these bikes are £££££££££. The Pinion gearboxes seem really trick pieces of kit, German engineered so have robustness and longevity similar to the Rohloff hub. Plus the weight of it sits centrally in the frame, but you do need a Pinion compatible frame which is pretty much unique to this gearbox. The Cube by comparison was pretty cheap even with the Rohloff hub. Thanks for your reply with details of your Cube bike. Helpful.
@@alexmorgan3435 Hi again
Yeah the bike frame is a 19 inch, wheels are 29 ers , the tyres that I put on the bike are smart Sam's mud grips which I really like.
For the 11 gear hub alfine was a bit pricey.
To get that extra granny gear that I was looking for, it would mean that I would need to change the front crank sprocket, which I found it was going yo cost a bit more after spending on the gear hub.
I love the gates belt drive system.
I have a Cube Pro Reaction MTB which is a much lighter bike, it has 12 gears long with a single front sprocket, and again with Smart sam tyres on.
I would be well over the moon to get my hands on pinion gear belt drive bike,
I would definitely sell both bikes just to get my hands on the pinion bike.
Keep in contact my friend 👍
@@briannicholson2644 The CDN Gates belt drive train that Cube have used on these bike is not the best. If you do nothing else at some point upgrade your bike's rear sprocket to a CDX stainless steel one as the CDN plastic one isn't up to much. It doesn't last very long depending on the type of riding you do where and how far. I found a stainless steel one about £65 and hopefully it will never wear out. I have seen a few videos on YT and threads on forums where people have been slating the Gates belt drive system but it turns out they have had the CDN system which is basically the leisure grade drive train components not designed to be used in poor riding conditions or riding high mileages and the rear sprocket has worn quickly and taken the belt with it. Although I have to say the accounts I have seen the bikes' owners have been pretty clueless about bikes generally. Belt drives are low maintenance but they are not indestructible. The CDX:EXP spec is the top spec and for me the one to go for. The front plastic CDN chain ring doesn't seem to suffer too much from wear, I guess because it is larger and therefore less force on it unlike the much smaller diameter rear sprocket.
Yes a Pinion gearbox bike with belt drive is the ultimate in terms of bike for me. Not interested in super light race road bikes. They are derailleur geared which brings the same old problems and I don't have a team of pro mechanics to keep my derailleur bikes running smoothly. Maintenance really became a chore for me riding a lot of miles in all weathers. Not so with a belt drive bike with an IHG.
Enjoy riding your Cube bike.
All the best, Alex
some cycling guys are awesome.....this is one of them......
Thanks!! I appreciate that
WOW Amazing setup
Colorado Trail sounds awesome. Can’t wait to see those videos. You should consider biking around Australia?
Please tell us more about your dropper post!!! I was looking at the pnw coast dropper post too!!
Sure appreciate the “repurposed” bag. Good to see people following what we poor folks did back in the day. And it stuck. My jeans legs are re used for various bags. When I was a kid our farm was a true “poor” farm. Not a single new plow on the farm. Everything was scavenged and welded/bolted together to my Dad’s specs. Old well casing, old tool bar, worn out parts of plows. I still weld “junk” together for various things. Also sew. Enjoyed this episode!
Reusing old material is the best!
Thanks for sharing. I need to find someone who can make a custom frame bag like that!
Great video! Just the details I've been trying to figure out from your adventure videos! You have some great clothing selections as well, could you cover some detail on those?
I have other videos on all my gear, look at my Baja gear list
Super groovy setup Ryan! I really need one of those tee shirts.
Ooh just got the cleated version of those Crankbrothers shoes. SO comfortable and the boas are amazing 😁
g'day Ryan, Nice vid! Yeah those T-racks have a limited capacity where the weight isn't directly over the vertical strut. Any rear pressure only has one place to go - and it will bend. I run their mini-pannier rack on my Tumbleweed for that reason -better load carrying distribution with the two vertical supports. A little heavier, but worth it. Good stuff mate
I shoulda got that one! Oh well
good luck with your new machine !
Happy Sunday, with a Happy Ryan. Good Times
New subscriber here after binge watching a bunch treks. For some reason it was surprising that he has a bedroom! I thought he spends all his time on the road :)
Haha!!
I got that shirt as a present too!
Great tour of your kit
I f'ing adore your bike setup! Thanks for the tour.
Have you considered a tailfin mount as you can fit 3 bolt accessories to the rear as well as a top bag? 🤔😊😊
Yep I’m reading lots of great reports on the Tailfin and the recent winner of the great divide race used it. Definitely on my list for my new bike.
Bathroom scale, first you jump the scale, and read the number, after you lift your bike and jump the scale and read. So it is you and the bike on the scale minus you on the scale= bike weight. Knowing it's a bit technical but you can do it, i belive in you. Anyway thanks for your content.
Awesome set up Ryan
Thanks for the bike packing tour. Very informative.
I didn’t see where you put an extra belt? Did I miss that🤔 lol just kidding.The Colorado trail will be awesome to see.
To weigh your bicycle (or any other bulky item you can hold ,for that matter), use the floor scales. The weight of the item is your weight holding the item minus your weight not holding it. But then, since you are in a perfect shape, you probably don't have floor scales at home. Ah, well... Thanks for detailed video, it helped me with some decisions regarding my bike setup.
Nice setup and bike. Like the reviews. Looking at GPS systems now. Take care and stay safe, Al
Great review on your bike answered all my questions! I am absolutely loving that sprung dropper. Coolest thing ever!😎😉👍🏻
You need a DYI rubber water splash shield on the rear to keep your stuff dry. Frame bags should be replaced by fanny packs. I make my own and they Velcro together so you aren’t hitting it. I made a dash panel made of aluminum. I have a compass, radio speed and mileage indicator and phone.
Great information, thank you
@4:06... the Tumbleweed rack "should be a little stronger." I just mounted a Topeak Explorer rack (non-disc brake version) to my 600x. It fits great and is probably 5x stronger than the T Rack. Under $40, and only about 125g heavier. It's beefier, and looks better to my eyes on the 600x, which is not a delicate bike.
Oh cool, I’ll look that one up. I initially liked the T rack because of the cage mounts on the legs, all racks should do that
Would appreciate a video about your clothing choices for a ride that will have both cold, wet and hot weather.
I have many gear videos talking about clothing
Awesome set up, Ryan!
So on the rear pack you forgot to show where you kept the EXTRA BELT. The front triangle bag is nice, does it hold the EXTRA BELT? Cool cockpit setup, is there room for an EXTRA BELT? I'd also take that EXTRA BELT into an auto parts store (which I guess you have never in your life had a reason to visit) and find a compatible auto part number just in case you forget the EXTRA BELT, again.
Thumbs up on the drybag protection 👍
Gave me some good ideas, thanks!
Glad to hear it!
Hey Ryan. Thanks so much for your entertaining and informative videos. I have the Priority 600X and it's borderline too big (I got the large). I know you also got the large and felt it was too big when you did your unboxing video. I'm curious did you stick with that one or exchange it for the medium? Looking forward to videos from the CT!
Duzer-this is a great video. Love hearing your thought process on gear selection and tweaking your setup. I follow your lead on continually tweak my setup. I recently added a Helinox chair zero to the front roll. Best addition in a long time. Weighs nothing a great to take a load off at the end of the day. Now that I have all the extra room in my 600x triangle I’m upgraded to an XL Relevate Ranger frame bag. It fits perfectly in the size L 600x and I now carry a stove. Curious to hear in your upcoming videos if the change to the rack and dropper was worth it. I’m still using the Relevate 16L Spinelock
Want company on the CT ? great content as always. Doing the Tin Cup Pass this week, small 3/2 nighter. I'm also using a rear rack, it holds the majority of my gear, gotta see about adding cages for water.
Nice video!! Great bike too!
Thanks!
nice bike. like to have that set up but with drop bars
Beautiful bike.
Dang, bummed about the tumbleweed rack,,, hated seat bags,too hard to pack, bouncing everywhere, too many straps loosening. Thanks for intel
Nice setup for the CT!
Cool. Most long distance bike packers seem to end up with some sort of rear rack and dry bag on it or even use small rear panniers. I find this the best set up as like you I have a suspension seat post plus I don't like so much force on the seat stem and on the seat collar of the frame stressing it increasing the possibility of failure. Good light durable rear rack is Madison Summit, really Shimano, alloy rack very strong and cheap, at the other end of the budget are Tubus rear racks made of chromoly steel and extremely durable and strong, used the world over by RTW cycle tourers, expensive but not as expensive as your current rear rack. Do you have a front hub dynamo to charge your electronics?
Nice bike and setup. 😎👍🏻
Why not use Ortlieb Handlebar Pack in the front for the tent? I also started with the Accessory Pack you have, but then I also purchased the Handlebar Pack, they create a great combo together.
Whoa, the Colorado Trail! Good on ya! You doing the whole shebang or several segments each summer? Will be epic either way. When do you start?
Ryan, a couple of questions. When you pack your front bag/carrier, where do you put your brake and gear lines, In front of the bag or behind the bag? Also have you ever used or have thoughts on loop handlebars for bikepacking? Great vids and info. You are an inspiration.
I hope you decide to do an extensive Erie canal ride someday. I would really like to see that. At that price for the rack, and it bending already, I would never buy it. I have paniers on my bike, and I pack a ton of crap when I go to work. Including my curling iron. 🙂
Ryan when you wear those 11 pine shorts do you wear anything under them ?
Yep, padded liners
Nice bike man I need to some more
Would love an episode on how you manage food storage at night? Bear canisters are common for hiking but somewhat impractical for bike packing. The few times I have bike packed I’ve had issues with mice, raccoons, others trying to steal my food bag at night.
Ryan, this week, will you be at Ragbrai?
Great vid, what’s the GoPro clamp your using in vid, cheers
The GoPro brand jaws clamp
@@duzer thank you
By now, i am wondering if you know of any on the market bags that fit the 600x that well? I went back to several of your vids to find this one so i could find where you got that perfectly fit, extra wide bag. I like the extra width and the way it bolts on. I am considering a 600x but it will need a good bag before i can take it out for overnights.
Thanks this was interesting.
What I do to weigh my bike before a trip is weigh myself on my normal scale and then weigh myself lifting up my bike. Not 100% precise since you can't hold your bike perfectly still but it gives a pretty good idea.
How is that Fly Creek holding up? How's it in the rain and with condensation?
Hi Ryan,
Nice video, you mentioned the Colorado trail, where does that begin?
Also, I’m heading to Boulder next weekend with my family, I’d like to buy some Boulder’s biking gear (jersey, stickers, hats, etc) do you recommend any store?
Thanks in advance.
I like Full Cycle! Enjoy Boulder
@@duzer Thank you.👍
the angle of the rack is adjustable. It may not have been tightened enough?
I've noticed that you never bring a footprint for your tent. When is it necessary to use it?
Great vid bro. The 20L holds sleeping bag, mat, and clothes? What water purifier do you use? Thanks and happy trails
Are you heading to Ragbrai this year?
Will you be using this bike for RAGBRAI? Only 1 week for the start, awesome cannot wait to see your videos on it.
Hey Ryan, nice video and informative.
What sleeping bag and pad did you go for and what kind of temperature did you encounter? Was it keeping you warm, overkill or did you get cold?
I can see you used a big Agnes fly creek. I've been put off by the not so good reviews related to durability and how fragile it is. How often do you use it and what are your thoughts on that matter? Thanks and keep being Ryan!
How are the belts changed? is there a connection clip and do these break under load? really like the bike and the videos.....
No the rear drive side drop out splits to allow getting a belt on and off the bike without the need for a link in the belt like a chain.
@@alexmorgan3435 amazing info thank you. Really appreciate it.
RYAN & BRIAN ride the Colorado Trail ! That’s what my inner voice is saying, Brian as in BKXC , or at least some of it ?! Anyway enjoyed that video, that bike is a proper Globe Trotter !
How easy it is to paddle with pinion drive? Same as ordinary bicycle or much easy? Just contemplating whether to spend $2200 on pinion gears or electric motor or both?
Great video. I watch a lot of yours. My question is where can I get a gpx file for say Ohio to Erie Trail?? I can not seem to find one any where. I have a Stages Dash L50 if that helps? Thank you for your time. Pedal safe.