Words don’t cover Rob do they ? Carbon Bike Repair should be trending on any and every cycling site worldwide for what he did there. For the 75k addition, find a disabled kids charity/school there (or failing that, adults) and do a talk to them on the whole thing. 100% guaranteed to inspire someone there and probably all of them there. Justin’s laugh is enough to inspire most.
I love this idea for the 75k challenge. I'm sure there would be some logistical challenges, particularly with timing. Maybe if they plan to take a rest day near the end in a big city, something could be pulled together. Maybe in Phoenix or Las Vegas? Maybe us viewers could collectively sponsor a small giveaway as a prize for an attendee at the talk.
I’m lucky enough to know and have ridden with Rob. He’s a truly wonderful man. I’m riding around on the first carbon bike that he ever repaired too! My Strava tells me that I’ve now ridden 29,000+ miles on it and the repair is still perfect. This act of kindness is typical of this man’s warm and generous heart. A bit of his crazy side too! It is in his DNA to be so caring; his parents ran a charity back in South Africa that looked after AIDS orphans. How about all of these people who have commented, donated just one £ or $ or € as a way of saying thank you for how good it felt to see such a great act of kindness. Let’s put our money where our mouths are!
It hardly needs to be said, but seeing that Rob actually (1) found you in Texas and (2) expertly fixed Justin's frame was incredible! That put a huge smile on all of our faces.
This Francis and Justin across the USA video series is actually going quite a long way to restoring my faith in humanity. Not even really exaggerating, it's genuinely inspiring.
ROB!!!!! I am confident that I can speak for myself and all the gang watching Francis and Justin that your kindness and compassion fills us with a sense of breathless wonder at how beautiful human nature can be. Thank you, Mate. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"I don't want to insult any Texans, but..."😂starting a sentence like that never ends well! But all is forgiven. BTW the 100% quintessential, traditional Texas fast food joint is Whataburger ..check it! (DQ is from Illinois 🤮)
I use to work in a shop at my work, a large airline, that did fiberglass and carbon fiber repair on various aircraft parts. We used several different types of resin depending on the application. We also used pre-impregnated sheets of fiberglass or carbon that we kept frozen until needed and then baked them in large autoclave ovens under vacuum. Rob doing a repair outside, without proper work space or tooling would be tough to not get a bunch of bubbles trapped in the layers without a plastic release and a squeegee since there's no way to vacuum bag the repair. Like he said, it's just a temporary repair to get you guys across the finish....Good Luck. And good on Rob for doing such a great thing
Thanks Francis and Justin....AND Rob from Carbon Bike Repair ! That was effing incredible . That truly shows how many good people there are ! It's because of you guys , and all that you do for others .
The best part of this journey is the love and support that complete strangers give you two and in the case of Rob, flying 3,500 miles, renting a car and meeting you in the middle of nowhere, Texas to insure you make it to Los Angeles 👍🏾
Wow, Rob - good show!!! I suspect from your comments on the phone call that you were moved to do this by your admiration for what the gents are doing, and you don't need thanks from us strangers on the internet, but THANK YOU! Absolutely amazing and inspiring. I hope to have the chance to do something that amazing some day. Justin & Francis: I'm sure you guys would never toot your own horns in this way, but please don't underestimate the impact that you yourselves have on inspiring all the support you're getting. Not just the grandness of the task and the videos, but also your attitude in facing the difficulties, your choice to focus on the positives, your smiles and personalities, and the way you interact with the people you meet. It's all a really great example to the rest of us on how to take on life. I am sure that whoever inspired each of you is beaming with pride and joy if they are watching this (looking at you @Lizzie Cade :) )
As a fellow hand cyclist myself I have to say when I saw that crack I thought it was the end or soon to be. I didn't expect Rob to actually come all the way from London - just spectacular!
I took a broken carbon wheel to CBR a few years back. They offered to repair it but advised that the cost would be more than the value of the wheel. This really impressed me that they were willing to offer the correct advice, even though it would cost them business. It’s a quality outfit!
If you hit 75,000 pounds the challenge should be to locate and eat food at a top notch restaurant, not just crap fast food. Treat yourselves, you both sure as hell deserve it! Kudos to Rob, what a amazing thing to do.
Love this idea. I bet the collective commenting community could research some great vegan friendly places to recommend. Bonus points if we send them super posh in their "off the bike relaxing" kit :)
Carbon Bike Repair in Leatherhead.. I am impressed. What a brilliant move. They earn good will for helping the cause while getting massive free publicity.. all for the cost of a plane ticket and a few days. Rob is an angel and a genius.
Rob & CBR deserve every bit of good will and publicity that they get from this. That said, I have a sneaking suspicion Rob would have done this without any of it. Cheers, Rob!
This is amazingly incredible!! Rob is a legend! Society should celebrate this kind of kindess. We are capable of great things!! I'm glad you guys are in one piece! This journey is amazing. Keep it up!!
I had the pleasure of going to CBR a couple of years ago, Rob passed me while I was waiting and made sure I was being looked after and discussed my issue with me. Which showed me he/they care about what they do. (Funnily enough I've just put in for a quote last week on another frame). All round recommended.
@@monsters8730 tbh there's too many variables and depends on the issue. My particular one I went down a different route as too many complications but there isn't much they can't seem to fix. But a £2-300 was quoted from memory. Best to get a quote and check out their site.
there has been so much "top" in this series, it's really amazing. Hats off to Francis for seeing, capturing, and highlighting so much of it. The world is amazing.
Ok, I definitely tip my hat to Rob. I didn’t think that riding around a couple hours to find y’all to help repair your wheel chair is that big of a deal. Now I know it wasn’t……. Massive props to Rob!!!
Sean I see from notifications that you made an additional comment in reply, but I can't see the whole thing in here. It may have been hidden by youtube thinking it's spam for some reason. did it have a link?
How incredible is to have someone fly to your position to fix something. This whole trip inspires people and make them do things they wouldn't do otherwise.
That stimulating road surface is called chipseal, and it's everywhere in Texas. It's the cheapest way to resurface a road, by just dumping some tar, then gravel. You get used to it after the nerves in your hands and butt die off.
Lots of love from Singapore. Always love checking in with you guys daily. Good luck with the ride and stay safe. Edit: for the £75k challenge: cycle back across America.
Even in little old South Africa, the people at CBR are all the same, they care, they are craftsmen and are generally really nice people. They have a knack for making dreams come true! If you are into cycles.
I just left Carbon Bike Repair a 5 star rating for their incredible customer service. Its the least I can do to support their business and give them more exposure from halfway across the world.
Wow, Rob is amazing for coming all the way out to Texas to do this repair!! Hopefully the repair lasts and you don’t have any unforeseen obstacles that may cause damage to Justin’s bike. If you do and possibly need repair, Calfee Designs in California has a lot of experience in building and repairing frames. Also, several newer outfits have sprung up in the US in the last few years.
You should just straight up add carbon bike repair to your sponsor list in the description and the end cards for the rest of this trip for that... Absolutely legendary move.
great to see you guys are in good spirits and that rob was there to keep you going with the repair he is a massive humain with a great heart , just a side note when i am cycling with head winds or cross winds i have one phrase i use , the wind is my friend , with a hope it lets up, safe journey guys
Great people doing great things inspires everyone to dig deep and be at our best. It's one of the hidden (ok not that hidden) gem aspects of following this adventure.
Been following your entire journey. I do a lot of on road riding in a number of US states and seeing some of the roads you’re traveling on makes me REALLY anxious. Been thinking this since the start, but if there’s any way to move Justin’s flag to the outer left side of his bike (closest to traffic) it would be safer and encourage knowledgeable drivers to move over and give the 3’ minimum passing distance that’s law in most states. Be safe! Rock on and ride on!
Rob! Wow. You are an angel. Genuinely. I am so inspired by your generosity and spirit. Thank you so much. I hope to be able to one day do something as incredible as you have done for someone... And when I do it will all be because of you. You legend.
Words don’t cover Rob do they ?
Carbon Bike Repair should be trending on any and every cycling site worldwide for what he did there.
For the 75k addition, find a disabled kids charity/school there (or failing that, adults) and do a talk to them on the whole thing. 100% guaranteed to inspire someone there and probably all of them there.
Justin’s laugh is enough to inspire most.
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I love this idea for the 75k challenge. I'm sure there would be some logistical challenges, particularly with timing. Maybe if they plan to take a rest day near the end in a big city, something could be pulled together. Maybe in Phoenix or Las Vegas? Maybe us viewers could collectively sponsor a small giveaway as a prize for an attendee at the talk.
What a legend Rob is! I hope that good deed brings him in plenty of business.
Carbon repair should be a honorary sponsor. Get their logo up at the end.
I’m lucky enough to know and have ridden with Rob. He’s a truly wonderful man. I’m riding around on the first carbon bike that he ever repaired too! My Strava tells me that I’ve now ridden 29,000+ miles on it and the repair is still perfect. This act of kindness is typical of this man’s warm and generous heart. A bit of his crazy side too! It is in his DNA to be so caring; his parents ran a charity back in South Africa that looked after AIDS orphans.
How about all of these people who have commented, donated just one £ or $ or € as a way of saying thank you for how good it felt to see such a great act of kindness. Let’s put our money where our mouths are!
It hardly needs to be said, but seeing that Rob actually (1) found you in Texas and (2) expertly fixed Justin's frame was incredible! That put a huge smile on all of our faces.
Find My iPhone works. You can add Rob to find you live on GPS.
hear hear
This Francis and Justin across the USA video series is actually going quite a long way to restoring my faith in humanity. Not even really exaggerating, it's genuinely inspiring.
yep. same here. breath of fresh air.
Major props to Carbon Repair!!!
Fantastic initiative and job by Rob, good man.
ROB!!!!! I am confident that I can speak for myself and all the gang watching Francis and Justin that your kindness and compassion fills us with a sense of breathless wonder at how beautiful human nature can be. Thank you, Mate. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
hear hear
Luigi 💙💜💚💛🧡❤️xx
@@lizziecade1902 Lizzie!!! 😊
"I don't want to insult any Texans, but..."😂starting a sentence like that never ends well! But all is forgiven. BTW the 100% quintessential, traditional Texas fast food joint is Whataburger ..check it! (DQ is from Illinois 🤮)
amen!
I use to work in a shop at my work, a large airline, that did fiberglass and carbon fiber repair on various aircraft parts. We used several different types of resin depending on the application. We also used pre-impregnated sheets of fiberglass or carbon that we kept frozen until needed and then baked them in large autoclave ovens under vacuum. Rob doing a repair outside, without proper work space or tooling would be tough to not get a bunch of bubbles trapped in the layers without a plastic release and a squeegee since there's no way to vacuum bag the repair. Like he said, it's just a temporary repair to get you guys across the finish....Good Luck.
And good on Rob for doing such a great thing
I’m beginning to believe that Rob is a just another name for “legend “
Thanks Francis and Justin....AND Rob from Carbon Bike Repair ! That was effing incredible . That truly shows how many good people there are ! It's because of you guys , and all that you do for others .
Usually only two legends in these films. Today there were three.
The best part of this journey is the love and support that complete strangers give you two and in the case of Rob, flying 3,500 miles, renting a car and meeting you in the middle of nowhere, Texas to insure you make it to Los Angeles 👍🏾
Rob clearly the hero and seriously wanted you guys to finish this
Rob, what a legend! Thanks for helping our friends with your money and your time. I am amazed.
Wow, Rob - good show!!! I suspect from your comments on the phone call that you were moved to do this by your admiration for what the gents are doing, and you don't need thanks from us strangers on the internet, but THANK YOU! Absolutely amazing and inspiring. I hope to have the chance to do something that amazing some day.
Justin & Francis: I'm sure you guys would never toot your own horns in this way, but please don't underestimate the impact that you yourselves have on inspiring all the support you're getting. Not just the grandness of the task and the videos, but also your attitude in facing the difficulties, your choice to focus on the positives, your smiles and personalities, and the way you interact with the people you meet. It's all a really great example to the rest of us on how to take on life. I am sure that whoever inspired each of you is beaming with pride and joy if they are watching this (looking at you @Lizzie Cade :) )
DC 🙏❤ Yes bursting with pride 🤗xx
Now that you're half way done, you might as well know that most folks go West to East because of the prevailing winds.
As a fellow hand cyclist myself I have to say when I saw that crack I thought it was the end or soon to be. I didn't expect Rob to actually come all the way from London - just spectacular!
Rob's repair service is amazing!
Man.... What an absolute hero Rob is! Will 100% be heading there if I ever need any carbon repairs in the future. SUCH a wonderful thing to do
i mean, what can be said that hasn't already? it is unbelievable. faith in humanity just got a huge boost. thanks you rob and carbon bike repair!
I'm glad you guys are alright. It's a shame we call glass filled gutters a cycling lane.
I took a broken carbon wheel to CBR a few years back. They offered to repair it but advised that the cost would be more than the value of the wheel. This really impressed me that they were willing to offer the correct advice, even though it would cost them business.
It’s a quality outfit!
Good on ya Rob...any repairs in the future are going your way👍🏴
If you hit 75,000 pounds the challenge should be to locate and eat food at a top notch restaurant, not just crap fast food. Treat yourselves, you both sure as hell deserve it! Kudos to Rob, what a amazing thing to do.
Love this idea. I bet the collective commenting community could research some great vegan friendly places to recommend. Bonus points if we send them super posh in their "off the bike relaxing" kit :)
Legends all! Go guys! Rob sounds like a Capetonian South African.
Superb! A road angel of road angels!
Carbon Bike Repair in Leatherhead.. I am impressed. What a brilliant move. They earn good will for helping the cause while getting massive free publicity.. all for the cost of a plane ticket and a few days. Rob is an angel and a genius.
Rob & CBR deserve every bit of good will and publicity that they get from this. That said, I have a sneaking suspicion Rob would have done this without any of it. Cheers, Rob!
Thanks!
This is amazingly incredible!! Rob is a legend! Society should celebrate this kind of kindess. We are capable of great things!! I'm glad you guys are in one piece! This journey is amazing. Keep it up!!
I’ve just looked up Carbon Bike Repair on the web and added them to my contacts. Rob is a legend for flying out to save your trip. 👏🏽
Props on the tuneskis Francis that ukg helped the narrative progress through to the open-air workshop.
Wow he flew in from the UK? What a legend! For some reason I assumed that you're gonna meet up with an American guy, but this is much more impressive
All Robs are legends. My Rob doesn’t have the best taste though so don’t worry about the DQ thing 🤪
I had the pleasure of going to CBR a couple of years ago, Rob passed me while I was waiting and made sure I was being looked after and discussed my issue with me. Which showed me he/they care about what they do. (Funnily enough I've just put in for a quote last week on another frame). All round recommended.
What a legend.
How much did you end up paying for the repair jobs?
@@monsters8730 tbh there's too many variables and depends on the issue. My particular one I went down a different route as too many complications but there isn't much they can't seem to fix. But a £2-300 was quoted from memory. Best to get a quote and check out their site.
Top bloke. In fact top everyone. Even the truckers!
there has been so much "top" in this series, it's really amazing. Hats off to Francis for seeing, capturing, and highlighting so much of it. The world is amazing.
Ok, I definitely tip my hat to Rob. I didn’t think that riding around a couple hours to find y’all to help repair your wheel chair is that big of a deal. Now I know it wasn’t……. Massive props to Rob!!!
pshaw. they are both big deals :P
Agreed! They are both VERY big deals
That was a big deal Sean!!!
Sean I see from notifications that you made an additional comment in reply, but I can't see the whole thing in here. It may have been hidden by youtube thinking it's spam for some reason. did it have a link?
Good boy Rob - genius and hero all in one ...
How incredible is to have someone fly to your position to fix something. This whole trip inspires people and make them do things they wouldn't do otherwise.
Great 👍👍👍 Job 👌👌👌, God bless you for helping Justin.... Francis & Justin take Care God speed...
What a guy. What a team you two.
What an unbelievable legend, Rob. Wow
Thanks, Rob, you're a legend in my books for coming all the way out there to support Justin and Francis in your own way on this awesome journey.
That stimulating road surface is called chipseal, and it's everywhere in Texas. It's the cheapest way to resurface a road, by just dumping some tar, then gravel. You get used to it after the nerves in your hands and butt die off.
Fair play, that’s absolutely unreal support. What a human.
Lots of love from Singapore. Always love checking in with you guys daily. Good luck with the ride and stay safe.
Edit: for the £75k challenge: cycle back across America.
Also from sg, big shout out.
Rob - that man is a legend!
Even in little old South Africa, the people at CBR are all the same, they care, they are craftsmen and are generally really nice people. They have a knack for making dreams come true! If you are into cycles.
Inspiring people, doing things to inspire other good people, to do good things.
We need a series of a life of a storm trooper like that guy
Great challenge Francis and Justin. Rob’s such a nice bloke and brilliant craftsman for sure!
5:10 Check out Justin’s mad tan lines from his gloves!!!! Looks GREAT.
Wow! nice catch.
Massive Kudos to Rob and Carbon Bike Repair. Really enjoying each update and the hilarity you meet each challenge with. 😎
Rob!!! L. E. G. E. N. D. No words to describe that gift he gave. MASSIVE.
Now that is what you call customer service and looking out for your friends👍
That’s pretty dang amazing. What a special guy to fly over to support you guys. Truly world class support to help others. The world is a better place.
Rob is a LEGEND
DQ has good soft serve get yourself a specialty blizzard just once.
Think Rob is up next for the " Best Human " award. Great guy heping great guys.
woo updates! this trip and your whole channel has reinspired me to get back on my bike and drop weight!
What legends you all are.
Rob is an incredible human being and deserves all the kudos.
Very inspirational! You guys are amazing. Rob coming from the UK is frankly unbelievable l.
Wow!
What a legend!
♿Keep fighting guys! 🏁🚴💪🤞🤟🖐🤙
That's just brilliant flying out to fix the bike Rob's a top bloke for doing that.
I just left Carbon Bike Repair a 5 star rating for their incredible customer service. Its the least I can do to support their business and give them more exposure from halfway across the world.
The rough gravel road y'all are riding on is called chip seal. I hate riding on it. Its all over my part of Texas.
Rob is a legend!
Wow, Rob is amazing for coming all the way out to Texas to do this repair!!
Hopefully the repair lasts and you don’t have any unforeseen obstacles that may cause damage to Justin’s bike. If you do and possibly need repair, Calfee Designs in California has a lot of experience in building and repairing frames. Also, several newer outfits have sprung up in the US in the last few years.
After a week of pain, it was good to see you boys having fun! That’s not going anywhere
Rob is the man! Wow!
Great guy flying in to help you guys out 👏
You should just straight up add carbon bike repair to your sponsor list in the description and the end cards for the rest of this trip for that... Absolutely legendary move.
Congratulations on passing 75k. Hope you guys can surpass 100 by the end of the ride.
I have driven that road many many times…my dad lives in San Angelo. My heart goes out to you for dealing with that road surface. YUK
Well done Rob for being a top bloke and getting Justin to LA. Keep rolling lads. Onwards and upwards.
What a hero Rob is. Hopefully you can have a trouble free ride from here on.
Awesome job Rob. That's absolutely incredible that he can fix it on the road like that. Keep it up guys!
I can't believe he did all that outside. Incredible work. Travel safe guys.
Great job from Rob and Carbon Bike Repair. Justin and Francis are a daily inspiration!
Carbon bike repairs - legends… on my ‘to go to’ list if needed..
You Wild and crazy guys. I love it!
great to see you guys are in good spirits and that rob was there to keep you going with the repair he is a massive humain with a great heart , just a side note when i am cycling with head winds or cross winds i have one phrase i use , the wind is my friend , with a hope it lets up, safe journey guys
Unbelievable!! What an INCREDIBLE story! Rob is a LEGEND!
Enjoying the series! You're a great duo. Legends
Wow this Rob is the best of people, knowing there are such great people in the world puts a smile on my face.
Great people doing great things inspires everyone to dig deep and be at our best. It's one of the hidden (ok not that hidden) gem aspects of following this adventure.
@@DC-lu5qs So well stated, I think that positive view seems to dominate and its like magic.
I assume Justin's handcycle will be toast by the end of this epic journey, so I hope the new one is ready soon.
What a legend. Be sure to give Carbon Bike Repair Leatherhead a Google review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Whataburger out ranks DQ in Texas. Seek one out on the trip
Just a guy who flies over to the middle of Texas and does some casual roadside custom carbon repair work. What a legend!
Top drawer, Rob!
Gonna go break my frame just so I can give Rob my business! What a legend!!! Keep going guys you're doing an amazing job 👍💪
Been following your entire journey. I do a lot of on road riding in a number of US states and seeing some of the roads you’re traveling on makes me REALLY anxious. Been thinking this since the start, but if there’s any way to move Justin’s flag to the outer left side of his bike (closest to traffic) it would be safer and encourage knowledgeable drivers to move over and give the 3’ minimum passing distance that’s law in most states. Be safe! Rock on and ride on!
Rob needs to be heard what a legend to fly and fix it that speak volume …and all for you cause on what your riding for …..legends.
I wish I owned a carbon bike, so I could break it and let the guys at carbon bike repair fix it. Absolute legends!
Huge thanks to Rob 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Rob! Wow.
You are an angel. Genuinely.
I am so inspired by your generosity and spirit. Thank you so much. I hope to be able to one day do something as incredible as you have done for someone... And when I do it will all be because of you. You legend.
Amazing to see the amount of support you guys are getting. What a journey!
Safe travels!