This was so great to see the Cyberdrop out in the real urban wilderness adventure. The drama adds suspense. I’m absolutely hooked. Interesting to see how certain key components handle real-world Cyberdrop wear and tear. Great filming too 👏🏼
I swear I saw you on Great Neck Road in VA BEACH, VA just a couple of days ago. If it was you, all looked great as I passed you driving my Ioniq5. I noticed the name "Cyberdrop" and decided to look it up on TH-cam. WOW, you are amazing and GOOD LUCK on your trip !!
An old friend of mine in Mays Landing, NJ said he met you not so long ago and could not stop talking about how nice of a guy you are, how you spent time talking to him, and sharing your story. I have known him since grade school and he is really struggling in life, and for you to give him your time so selflessly, well, that means a lot to me. So, thank you very much for that. I am now a happy subscriber and look forward to all of your videos!
NYC averaged around 2000+ murders in the late 80s. Today there are approximately 400 in a city of nearly 9,000,000 people, so the officer needs to get her facts up to date lol. For reference, states with half of NY's population - such as TN or SC - have more homicides. I think the difference is that in those places people "feel" safer because they mainly live in bubbles, they go into a car then go into a store, then back into the car, then back into the subdivision, so the crime that happens feels far away, while in NYC people are living amongst each other and may only be a few miles away from a relatively bad area. All this to say that NYC is far safer than most Americans recognize - your in much more danger living in an area where you need to drive a car everywhere. Great video!
Very neat soundtrack, draws you right in. Looking forward to the next episode! Will it start with the rain? …. as this will be an honest ups and downs account I’m sure you’ll include further highlights and setbacks. Glad to see how helpful people have been. Thank you for looking after our son! Crazy route through to Brooklyn on a first hitch repair! 😅
I would not have thought of "hitch strength" myself. But you are pulling much more than typical bike trailer for many miles. NYC/urban traffic can mean harder acceleration and braking and metal fatigue. I'd consider thicker metal for the hitch, or anything that breaks along the way. The spokes are discouraging, so getting a few spares cut to size would seem cautious.
Very nice to see an update about your adventures. Many trailer designs have a "hitch break-down" safety arrangement. That will help prevent the worst of any secondary issues that might occur, if/when the trailer/hitch coupling fails. It can be wise to have a known 'weakest point', so if anything will fail, then it is very likely to happen at a known spot. This way it is possible to think up a failure-catching system that will a) slow down the trailer, and bring it to a stop. b) keep steering the trailer as best as possible, so the trailer will not hit other vehicles, while it is being slowed down, to a full stop. Often times this entire system is being accomplished by a few wires, chains or a piece of cloth-strap. Perhaps something like it, might be possible (and even easy) to implement for your hitch design as well?
Amazing, with a bike-camper through New York City! Guess everything happens a first time. Great, you had a good experience despite. For repairs - having been an overland back-packer for years myself, but in many underdeveloped parts of the world (by the way, a Hotel room in New York was the worst I experienced ever, and the most expensive) - I would dare to venture that far with air- and spokeless wheels only. Possible with low tech suspension. And as light as possible too, since some places don't allow any furthering, unless possible to load it up for a hitch with a truck. Good luck and enriching experiences further on.
I travelled between New York, Eureka, Uttila Island and San Salvador a whole year, east-west, up and down even 4 times. Still saw so little. Don't know how it is these days, but back then, from Chiapas onward, it could get more difficult to get spare parts. So still enough miles and years to travel - even many times the distance than to Argentina - with so much to see. Guess by then your setup got hardened already by the many circumstances. Take a look at @saihtam setup at the Forum. With about same weight trailer and engine-power. He replaced spokes by using 12 inch tyres with nothing between engine and rim. Uses only stainless steel tow bar, and made a car-trailer hitch with suspension.
Something to maybe look into ... I've had a ~200 Lbs 3 wheeled electric velomobile winched up on to and towed with a flat bed toe truck .. The flat bed tow truck driver didn't see to have any trouble at all , despite it not being the normal kind of vehicle getting towed .. if it were to happen again on your long trip .. Although a less common vehicle , my insurance agent did set it up as an add on to my car insurance policy , soo when out and about I have normal 'car' like insurance things , road side assistance , accident repair , medical coverage , etc .. Kit cars people build from scratch can get car coverage insurance , I don't see why a good insurance agent could work out coverage (including road side assistance) , for your 'kit' like bike , camper , etc.
Good to see your interactions with New Yorker's and NYC Police seemed like positive experiences. (I give the woman who said others might think the trailer is some kind of trash bin the benefit of the doubt ). What happened with your wallet? How did it go missing & how did you get it back?
I missed that in the edit. I’m so easily distracted! I put the wallet down to block the Cyberdrop front wheel while on the phone with UPS. Forgot all about the wallet and rode off right over it! Only realized my mistake when I got back to the RV park. Well, luck my, a guy found it and contacted me and I retrieved it the next day. 😅
@@Jerbrown Thumbs up to that New Yorker who found your wallet & helped you get it back! Trips like yours really highlight that there really are lots of kind, helpful, people. Just like in this video you showed the Police as helpful, I hope in future videos you can showcase the kind people you meet in your adventure.
Jeremiah, its late here (Australia) as your video popped up, but I just had to see what had happened... there are worse places to break down I guess. Makes me wonder what spare parts you're carrying (if any)?
Cool set up and journey. Point of fact, NYC is far safer than it was in the 80's. Do a search on crime stats from then and now and it'll show it far safer.
Jerry! It's Fleschy again. NYC looks awesome! Where are you at now? Let me know when you get close to the Darien Gap, I will meet you and help carry the Cyberdrop across!
I have thought of building my own camper with my eBike. I liked your trailer, was it for buying one? I agree with 3" or 4" wheels on the trailer. My cargo own has 2" wheels, they work okay, I found a great tier for that size 2" I am currently using, it works fine on dirt now. Weirded welder didn't keep straight strange guy. I enjoyed your system for the camper trailer. I hope you got it fixed current without any issues. Seattle has become much worst since the 70's... Sorry, but I don't get along with my cops in my town, they hate me, and I hate them. I hope everything works out okay. Thank!
Bypassing a device battery is tricky , I tride it with 12 v potable drills and I smoked 3 of them and one radio . I used the correct voltage but still smoked . I'm guessing I need to control the current and voltage . Now I'm planning on using rechargeble batteries of the size needed . EX .double A , triple A , C , and whatever . for the device in question . Kiss Keep it simply smart .
Hier in Deutschland gibt's auch schon einige FaWoWa (Bicycle Campers). Kaum einer, der noch keine gebrochene Deichsel hatte. Ich baue mir deshalb einen PopUp Camper. Good Luck.
Replacing spokes is no problem. I’m not sure what part of the video you’re referring to but this was early on and I was probably still learning on the fly. Maybe a bit overwhelmed :)
Yes, but I don’t want to go with heavy trailer rims and it’s been difficult so far to source a 20” mag wheel or the like to fit the 20mm spindle and 100mm hub width. I’m starting to look at something custom like welding my own aluminum wheels - but that seems like an exercise in torture due to the distortion caused by the welds. Open to suggestions! Next up I’m trying spoked fat wheels.
@@Jerbrown ey man. we're just glad you're okay. :) but yeah. Lessons from safety is not without expense. another tip: Use universal joints. It can compensate no matter how uneven the road is. :)
I don't believe for one second NYC now is somehow worse than the 80s. That cop wasn't even born then. 70s/80s NYC was bankrupt wasteland and required real skill and courage to navigate. This video proves that cop wrong. An old school NYC cop would have told you to GTFO. I'm there several times a year. There are sketch areas but the majority of the five boroughs are so gentrified now.
This was so great to see the Cyberdrop out in the real urban wilderness adventure. The drama adds suspense. I’m absolutely hooked. Interesting to see how certain key components handle real-world Cyberdrop wear and tear. Great filming too 👏🏼
Glad you enjoyed it! I’m in suspense, too. Haha
I swear I saw you on Great Neck Road in VA BEACH, VA just a couple of days ago.
If it was you, all looked great as I passed you driving my Ioniq5. I noticed the name "Cyberdrop" and decided to look it up on TH-cam. WOW, you are amazing and GOOD LUCK on your trip !!
That was me alright! Now I’m in Kill Devils Hills, Outer Banks. Thanks!!
Glad you are safe so far!
An old friend of mine in Mays Landing, NJ said he met you not so long ago and could not stop talking about how nice of a guy you are, how you spent time talking to him, and sharing your story. I have known him since grade school and he is really struggling in life, and for you to give him your time so selflessly, well, that means a lot to me. So, thank you very much for that. I am now a happy subscriber and look forward to all of your videos!
Well, this warms my heart. I'm glad he caught some of the Cyberdrop inspiration :) Cheers!
mine too@@Jerbrown ... mine too
NYC averaged around 2000+ murders in the late 80s. Today there are approximately 400 in a city of nearly 9,000,000 people, so the officer needs to get her facts up to date lol. For reference, states with half of NY's population - such as TN or SC - have more homicides. I think the difference is that in those places people "feel" safer because they mainly live in bubbles, they go into a car then go into a store, then back into the car, then back into the subdivision, so the crime that happens feels far away, while in NYC people are living amongst each other and may only be a few miles away from a relatively bad area. All this to say that NYC is far safer than most Americans recognize - your in much more danger living in an area where you need to drive a car everywhere. Great video!
Ok well said!
Of all the places to breakdown you got NYC!!
Glad you stayed safe and got the repairs made. Looking forward to the next update.
Thanks Barry!
Very neat soundtrack, draws you right in. Looking forward to the next episode! Will it start with the rain? …. as this will be an honest ups and downs account I’m sure you’ll include further highlights and setbacks. Glad to see how helpful people have been. Thank you for looking after our son! Crazy route through to Brooklyn on a first hitch repair! 😅
Mom, I’ll do my best. No guarantees :)
I would not have thought of "hitch strength" myself. But you are pulling much more than typical bike trailer for many miles. NYC/urban traffic can mean harder acceleration and braking and metal fatigue. I'd consider thicker metal for the hitch, or anything that breaks along the way. The spokes are discouraging, so getting a few spares cut to size would seem cautious.
Agreed. Got spare spokes with me now.
Very nice to see an update about your adventures.
Many trailer designs have a "hitch break-down" safety arrangement. That will help prevent the worst of any secondary issues that might occur, if/when the trailer/hitch coupling fails.
It can be wise to have a known 'weakest point', so if anything will fail, then it is very likely to happen at a known spot. This way it is possible to think up a failure-catching system that will
a) slow down the trailer, and bring it to a stop.
b) keep steering the trailer as best as possible, so the trailer will not hit other vehicles, while it is being slowed down, to a full stop.
Often times this entire system is being accomplished by a few wires, chains or a piece of cloth-strap.
Perhaps something like it, might be possible (and even easy) to implement for your hitch design as well?
Excellent input. Yes, I will take your suggestions as I think about the secondary safety aspect. Cheers!
Have you ever considered using a ball head joint as a trailer hitch?
I hadn’t considered that. How would you set it up so that you could disconnect fairly quickly without having to unscrew?
Amazing, with a bike-camper through New York City! Guess everything happens a first time. Great, you had a good experience despite.
For repairs - having been an overland back-packer for years myself, but in many underdeveloped parts of the world (by the way, a Hotel room in New York was the worst I experienced ever, and the most expensive) - I would dare to venture that far with air- and spokeless wheels only. Possible with low tech suspension. And as light as possible too, since some places don't allow any furthering, unless possible to load it up for a hitch with a truck.
Good luck and enriching experiences further on.
Yea, I’ll have to think about some alternatives. Thanks!
I travelled between New York, Eureka, Uttila Island and San Salvador a whole year, east-west, up and down even 4 times. Still saw so little. Don't know how it is these days, but back then, from Chiapas onward, it could get more difficult to get spare parts. So still enough miles and years to travel - even many times the distance than to Argentina - with so much to see. Guess by then your setup got hardened already by the many circumstances.
Take a look at @saihtam setup at the Forum. With about same weight trailer and engine-power. He replaced spokes by using 12 inch tyres with nothing between engine and rim. Uses only stainless steel tow bar, and made a car-trailer hitch with suspension.
@@pamojja Thanks for the recommendation. I will look into this closely for sure!
Appreciate you showing the adversity of your adventure. Good luck out there.
Thanks 👍
Something to maybe look into ... I've had a ~200 Lbs 3 wheeled electric velomobile winched up on to and towed with a flat bed toe truck .. The flat bed tow truck driver didn't see to have any trouble at all , despite it not being the normal kind of vehicle getting towed .. if it were to happen again on your long trip .. Although a less common vehicle , my insurance agent did set it up as an add on to my car insurance policy , soo when out and about I have normal 'car' like insurance things , road side assistance , accident repair , medical coverage , etc .. Kit cars people build from scratch can get car coverage insurance , I don't see why a good insurance agent could work out coverage (including road side assistance) , for your 'kit' like bike , camper , etc.
Excellent idea thanks. I almost lost it on a bridge today being flat bed transported to Virginia beach!
Wowsers!!! The adventure continues!! Liking the Canadian Plaid! 💪🙌🏆. Filming is amazing!! Some fantastic shots. Stay safe out there
Doing my best to! Thanks for dropping by the chaaaaaannel
Good to see your interactions with New Yorker's and NYC Police seemed like positive experiences. (I give the woman who said others might think the trailer is some kind of trash bin the benefit of the doubt ). What happened with your wallet? How did it go missing & how did you get it back?
I missed that in the edit. I’m so easily distracted! I put the wallet down to block the Cyberdrop front wheel while on the phone with UPS. Forgot all about the wallet and rode off right over it! Only realized my mistake when I got back to the RV park. Well, luck my, a guy found it and contacted me and I retrieved it the next day. 😅
@@Jerbrown Thumbs up to that New Yorker who found your wallet & helped you get it back! Trips like yours really highlight that there really are lots of kind, helpful, people. Just like in this video you showed the Police as helpful, I hope in future videos you can showcase the kind people you meet in your adventure.
@@rossmacintosh5652 I'll aim to!
Jeremiah, its late here (Australia) as your video popped up, but I just had to see what had happened... there are worse places to break down I guess. Makes me wonder what spare parts you're carrying (if any)?
For now, spokes, tubes, and tools for every part on the bike that needs fastening.
Great video...wonderful, actually.
Thank you kindly!
Cool set up and journey. Point of fact, NYC is far safer than it was in the 80's. Do a search on crime stats from then and now and it'll show it far safer.
Yeah, I never felt unsafe tbh
Jerry! It's Fleschy again. NYC looks awesome! Where are you at now? Let me know when you get close to the Darien Gap, I will meet you and help carry the Cyberdrop across!
Carrying it across would be epic! I will call on you. Be ready!!
"how to steal properly" LOL... love that!
I have thought of building my own camper with my eBike. I liked your trailer, was it for buying one? I agree with 3" or 4" wheels on the trailer. My cargo own has 2" wheels, they work okay, I found a great tier for that size 2" I am currently using, it works fine on dirt now. Weirded welder didn't keep straight strange guy. I enjoyed your system for the camper trailer. I hope you got it fixed current without any issues. Seattle has become much worst since the 70's... Sorry, but I don't get along with my cops in my town, they hate me, and I hate them. I hope everything works out okay. Thank!
Thanks !
Bypassing a device battery is tricky , I tride it with 12 v potable drills and I smoked 3 of them and one radio . I used the correct voltage but still smoked . I'm guessing I need to control the current and voltage . Now I'm planning on using rechargeble batteries of the size needed . EX .double A , triple A , C , and whatever . for the device in question . Kiss Keep it simply smart .
Hier in Deutschland gibt's auch schon einige FaWoWa (Bicycle Campers). Kaum einer, der noch keine gebrochene Deichsel hatte. Ich baue mir deshalb einen PopUp Camper.
Good Luck.
Danke !
hey man you need a safety chain on that hitch! It was not beefy enough.
Lesson learned! I went mega-beef after this.
I don’t get it you built this hole setup but you couldn’t replace a spoke your self . I am I missing something ps following the adventure
Replacing spokes is no problem. I’m not sure what part of the video you’re referring to but this was early on and I was probably still learning on the fly. Maybe a bit overwhelmed :)
@@Jerbrown yeah that makes sense it when you took the bike to to mechanic for a broken spoke
Aye you were by 151st and Amsterdam by the precinct
Sounds about right!
Would solid rims be a better choice
Yes, but I don’t want to go with heavy trailer rims and it’s been difficult so far to source a 20” mag wheel or the like to fit the 20mm spindle and 100mm hub width. I’m starting to look at something custom like welding my own aluminum wheels - but that seems like an exercise in torture due to the distortion caused by the welds. Open to suggestions! Next up I’m trying spoked fat wheels.
"it went off without a hitch" except here it means the exact opposite
It sure did!
👍
So what your saying is you may now be a New Yorker well I guess you did go south funny not hope all is well
I liked Nyc. Gritty.
do what truckers do.. they have a chain to support the hitch in case it fails. at least you can pull it.
Yeah, just gotta put it in the right place next time. I had my backup wire attached to the part of the hitch that broke off - not smart of me.
@@Jerbrown ey man. we're just glad you're okay. :) but yeah. Lessons from safety is not without expense.
another tip: Use universal joints. It can compensate no matter how uneven the road is. :)
I don't believe for one second NYC now is somehow worse than the 80s. That cop wasn't even born then. 70s/80s NYC was bankrupt wasteland and required real skill and courage to navigate. This video proves that cop wrong. An old school NYC cop would have told you to GTFO.
I'm there several times a year. There are sketch areas but the majority of the five boroughs are so gentrified now.
Interesting to get your take. I had no frame of reference either way.
Why would you go to NYC ?
Wanted to test the bike lane widths and bollard widths in a major city to make sure the Cyberdrop would fit.