My Endurance Riding Set-Up!
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- My set up for looooong days and nights in the saddle.
Hope this helps any of you wanting to ride further this year.
If you have any tips or anything you take on long rides post them in the comments to help other riders.
Also, ANY questions at all about building endurance ask them in the comments. More endurance videos coming...
Intro 0:00
Clothing 0:29
Tools / Repair kit 3:27
Bags: 5:43
Tech 7:01
Items mentioned:
Garmin: www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/731136
Patagonia: tinyurl.com/25wudnk7
Saddle bag: www.apidura.com/shop/racing-s...
Top tube bag: amzn.to/3w3OmNN (to be fair this looks way better than my old version)
Lights: www.exposure-use.com/Brands/E...
Oakleys: tinyurl.com/3ts9z7d3 They are actually called EVZero Blades.
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Super happy to have the following brands support me and my ol' cycling adventures. So you will see some of their products I choose to use in my content :)
www.shimano.com/en/
www.garmin.com/
www.zwift.com/uk
exposurelights.com/
Shokz: Use KATIE2023 for £10 off: shokz.cc/3Sq4IXJ
Yes, would love to see the nutrition video Katie. I did a 150km at the weekend and failed badly at fueling myself.
Date every 30 mins is that speed dating lol
Muahahahahahahaha. I see what you did there.... ha
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When you're eating without looking because your eyes are on the road, it is blind dating.
Love the gear videos! Thanks Katie.
Cool vid. Thx! Looking forward to your long term bike review :)
Nitrile gloves are a thing, always carry them 99% encase of chain issues - but yea also great as an emergency to keep any severe unexpected windchill. Defo alwasy have 2 rear lights as well, although my second light is the Garmin, i really like the radar coudn't ride without it now after the last few years, especially as more and more electric cars that are just so damn quiet. The situational awareness i get from it is huge and esp on country lanes its a godsend at times and how it know's the number of cars approaching never ceases to amaze me I'd say its just about the best additional thing for safety.
Class video Katie. 👍🇮🇪
Yeah, I second the nutrition ask. I’d really love an explainer on the basics, thanks.
Great video Katie as always, have the Apidura bag also great bit of kit, awesome ride you did. Been missing your endurance rides. 💪👍
They are coming BACK!!!
Love that Topeak Hexus tool. Vest multitool I’ve ever used. 👌🏻
Man, i have to get this one before “my”season start here Alberta Canada lol🥳ty✌️✌️
Great video, Thank you for doing a review on your bike setup of what to take on a long ride etc, very organised, never thought about carrying a mech hanger but I’ll add that in my repair kit, I am looking at top tube bags but there so expensive
I’d love to see a video on your endurance nutrition. Thanks. Also, do you have a special seat that works best for long rides?❤️🇨🇦
My Garmin Varia radar also acts as a rear light. Won't leave home without it
If you ever forget your black vinyl gloves Katie the gloves from petrol station forecourts also work
That’s a great shout! Thank you
KAtie you are the best person I have always loved following you thanks for being such fantastic woman.😎❤️🚴♂️👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️🇨🇦🚴🏽♀️🚴
I can't wait to ride in England again!
YASSSSS!! Get yourself over. When you coming?
@@KatieKookaburra Possibly this fall. We came in September last time and it was STUNNING beautiful!
Really good advice Katie as always. On longer, more remote rides, following your advice, I now take a mech hanger and replacement disc brake pads. Also, good idea to have spare storage space if needed like you suggest. I need to get better at drinking more regularly, so might consider setting a timed prompt to act as a reminder. I generally don’t like carrying too much on the bike but I think it is sensible to be totally self sufficient on longer rides like this, and that it is better to take too much stuff than find you left home without something you need. Just out of interest, roughly, how many litres of storage space did you have on this ride?
Thanks for this KK. I would love to hear about what you eat on a ride like this. I REALLY struggle to eat on a long ride. I have started using carb powder in my water bottles which gives me a decent amount but still I struggle.
Have you got a Garmin? Getting the timer every 30 mins is SO important for me. Always need that reminder cos time goes so fast on long rides. Defo set up an eat and drink alert. And eat small bits of food regularly. Carb drinks won't be enough on loooong rides. You need to EAT!
@@KatieKookaburra I have a Wahoo which also supports alerts, I just need to eat when it tells me!
I bought the Patagonia jacket, Shake-dry, and Rapha base layer based on your various reviews. They have all been superb. Thanks. Quite fancy that Cafe du cycliste jersey
Aww so glad you like them all. They are pricey but they last SO LONG. I've had mine of those things years and don't ever need to buy again. Glad you're enjoying them Cath x
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Love your touring kit vids Katie like a Xmas unboxing. I have to say i Looked up that micro puff jacket from Patagonia to see if they have a mens but then I saw the price and my jaw dropped my head swivelled and I made strange bird sounds over the price......£270...👀
Very pricey but only jacket you will ever need! Defo look on eBay
Great video Katie! As always. I was waiting for this as I am in need of new lights for my bike however the Exposure lights are ridiculously expensive! Any of you guys have a more budget friendly option that isn’t hot trash?
yes they are pricey - but as someone who used a more budget friendly light that broke as it was getting dark I won't trust cheap stuff anymore. I have had two friends have the same thing happen on rides and it just freaks me out haha. I would say that the Trace and TraceR pack I think £90 for both is incredible. They are so bright!!! And for lights I just don't trust cheap stuff now after having so many poor experiences with them.
www.exposure-use.com/Brands/Exposure-Lights/Products/2024-Bike-Range/Light-Sets/Trace-Pack-USB-C-Recharge-Trace-Mk3-TraceR-with-DB-GMB-
we have a heat wave right now. any long ride is a slog. should be nice to ride in cold weather 😂
Kudos on using a simple easy to fix bike anywhere, no electronic shifting and nice rim brakes. 🎉
Can we have a video about climb Pro? 😅 In all seriousness, it's one of my favourite features.
If it's one of your favourite features, why do you want a video on it🤪
Just the video I needed. Great info, thank you 😊
Do you buy direct online from Cafe du cyliste? I found the Audax jacket half price in the ‘archive’ section (older colours) but p&p is £25 and same again if I need to return or exchange
Yep direct :)
Nice video, Katie. Great info. Defo valuable stuff. 😊 Is there any reason why you don't use TPU inner tubes (like the relatively inexpensive RideNow brand)? They are lighter, but much more importantly fold up to about ¼ the size of butyl tubes. They are so adorable. Like "Little Sheepie Inner Tubes." 🐑❤
Yeahhh they look so good but … heard people saying not to use with rim brakes as they can get hot and burst….
@@KatieKookaburra Thanks so much for relying. I ride rim brakes with DT Swiss alloy wheels. I had heard the same thing when I first started using TPU tubes 2 years ago. And then I heard the exact opposite, that they were fine for rim brakes. The conflict in opinions was turning my mind into a pretzle 🥨😱. So I just went with the manufacturer's statements and put them on my bike. BIG CAVEAT! I live in the eastern USA. We have "mountains." But NOTHING AT ALL like some of the mountains you ride on, especially on your trips to Europe. So heat buildup is not nearly as big a factor for me. 2 years into using TPU tubes and all is well, so far. 😊 Thanks again for taking the time to respond. That is a very rare thing to do for big time UA-cam celebrities. 👏👏👏
Nice one, Could you pls let us know how you've mounted the exposure strada to garmin mount and point the links where we can buy the mount
Yessss sorry - mount link is here: www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/552900
It is SOOOO good!!!! And the mount for the light I got from Exposure Lights.
@@KatieKookaburra Thank you so much, I'll get one of these.
Just found I have ring of death thanks for your video on it
Stop really????? What happened? How is it now? Better to know than ride a fork that is unsafe!
Must of just had a loose headset at some point on my endurance sl. Not sure if they do a fork you can buy on its own so probably guna heli tape it for now
Looks like a nice set up Katie, can I ask what you use to store liquids? Is it just two bottles? Have you thought about using a Camelback hydration pack? And what do you mix in with your water?
Two bottles - one electrolyte and one with sugar and water :)
@@KatieKookaburra thanks :)
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Woop woop!
Surprised you don't use Garmin Varia, Katie!
It's incredible right?! I have used it and think it's such a unique clever product!
Audex,
How do you ensure you don't miss a check point? I just get into ride mode and forget. Cafe less so but did ride past on first one. Tried distance alerts on Garmin and currently on alerts but does not always work plus the associated data field. So much easier if they used Strava segments or map. To prove done the route
Check the brevet card :) to be honest I don’t always ride Audax for the brevet I just like the routes and people 😀
I'm curious what saddle and chamois you used that is comfortable enough for a long ride like this. Currently struggling with this in my setup. Cant go more than 50 mi before I can REALLY feel it on my sit bones (and yes I did a bike fit)
Ok will add this but saddles are annoyingly SO different for everyone. I really like Bontrager Ajna but they stopped making it. Specialized Power mimic is really good too and loads of women I know ride that :)
Do you not take any first aid stuff?
I know I can ride 100km but I think I would be mentally too tired to do 200km in one day, so I'd be interested if you have any tips regarding maintaining concentration.
I don't no, have tissue and always have water with me. If I was going off road I more likely would.
How about locks Katie, when you’re on solo rides. I’ve chanced it a few times thinking, ‘I’m sure it will be okay’
Nope I don’t leave my bike long enough and take it into shops when getting food :)
@@KatieKookaburra brilliant, I never thought of taking my bike in with me. 👍
Show us the sugar you put in your bottles please :)
Great set-up & vid Katie.
300K ( 180 M ) 😓
How many Coke & V sushi stops are programmed into the Garmin ? :)
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Hahahaha John, every 10 km haha.
excellent... which is the weight of all packing? thank u
Awww I don’t know not much :)
@@KatieKookaburra thank u Katie
Have you not tried the Garmin Varia radar light?
I have and it’s SO good!!!!
Radar EV Zero
Rim brakes? Alloy rims?
Yes and yes :)
No mudguards?
Only in the wet
What's the bag on the top tube for ?
She does say in the video...
@@KingLofts I couldn’t be bothered watching that far, so I thought I’d ask and save some time
Not worth answering your question then......@@grahamelliott6041
Yeah maybe watch the vid mate haha! Chapters in the description to make it easier.
@@KatieKookaburra Mate ?
Those lights are $$$. GBP 300+ for a front light... ouch
They are pricey but my gawwwwwd are they good! I've used mine for YEEEEEARS and it's still so so good!
@@KatieKookaburra haha im tempted but not right now. Wish Garmin had a varia with 15 hours battery life though haha
what you think about tailfin top tube bags?