Bikepacking Scotland! What can you do with a Riese & Müller Electric Bike?
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- Bikepacking Scotland is one of the best things we have ever done! Ike and Megan recently took out two Riese & Müller Superdelites while exploring the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands. What can you do with a Riese & Müller electric bike? Find out in this video!
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Bikepacking Scotland on Riese & Müller Superdelites was an incredible experience. Is this the best electric bike for eBikepacking? We think it just might be. Electric bikepacking is just starting to take off. Riese & Müller definitely seems to be leading the pack. Watch to get the full experience of bikepacking Scotland!
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What eBikepacking trips would you do on a Riese & Müller Superdelite?
Already planning the next one for the Dolomites next September!
Ike Fazzio I like that!
Massachusetts to Nova Scotia through Maine in the fall would be a gorgeous ride.
I really want to do a trip around Moab and/or Bryce Canyon.
@@meganfazzio1021 Bryce Canyon has been on my list for a minute!
I watched this video about one year ago. I searched to buy some electric bike that i could use daily for commuting and to enjoy the Greek country side. When o saw this bike I told to myself this bike is for me. Especially when i saw you guys inside the rivers and on the rocks with such a lot of packages. Congratulations for this incredible promotion of Riese & Müller. From this video i convinced and i bought last November my Riese & Müller Superdelight GT Rohloff HS. Since I've done 6500km.... Thank you very much who inspired me.
How you liking it now 8 months later?
@@LastAphelion It's about 17 months of use. I bought November 's 2021. I didn't regret it! The only problem was the controller of Nyon's which goes off because of rain. This is ridiculous for a bicycle of 11800€. Thanks God was in guarantee and I replaced it for free. Furthermore more I bought a cover for Nyon's parts but I see in rain some water going inside under the cover. Generally I'm happy. Mountains, beaches, rocks and roads nothing stopping me.
Thanks for watching, everybody!! We had such a great time, Ike and I are already dreaming about our next trip. We love exploring in California so lots of local trips first, but it feels soul-expanding to visit a totally different environment.
I feel like I have been to Scotland! This was amazing-love the scenery and music. It was great to hear the owners of Fly Rides Electric Bikes tell their story of travels.
Spent 1 month solo Bikepacking in Scotland and been thinking of doing it again but this time with an EMTB so this was the perfect video to get me inspired. Thanks!
A month? What amount of clothing did you take and where did you stay? Where did you mainly have meals etc? Thanks
Wow! Makes me want to head to Scotland right now! Amazing Vid
Joshua James it is well worth the journey! Highly recommend it!
Wow! Just discovered your nice video. Well done! And what a beautiful trip: It's a dream also for us...
These are also exactly the bikes we were planning to order for next summer. My wife was not so sure about the Superdelite because of the difficulty of getting on and off. But you convinced us it's the right choice, thanks! BTW, we are a "bit" older than both of you (64 & 65) but we still love travelling on bikes!
Can't imagine carrying a DSLR let alone a Drone!
But totally worth it, awesome video guys!
Excellent, love it when people come from other side of world to explore our wild and rugged countryside. Whenever I go hiking or cycling I always take camcorders and cameras, so you can never have too much video equipment. It's all about memories. Ps I have more fly fishing 🎣 videos than someone who has a lot of fly fishing videos. Excellent video and glad you enjoyed it and our unpredictable weather., 👍
Thanks for watching! Most of our team has cycle toured Scotland at this point and we are completely in love!
This trip is amazing! What a perfect way to tour Scotland. My Bucket List just got longer. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Please dont say awesome 😂😂😂 There are so many words to describe enjoyment. It was wonderful, brilliant, amazing, superb etc etc. Glad you had a nice time. 👍👍👍
Helmets look really cool fixed to the rear panniers !
Great video Ike and Megan! We would love to do a trip like that. This definitely makes me want this bike. Saludos desde Mexico, Nico y Mary.
Nico, what is up brother! Great to hear from you. Checked out the hotel, looks like a stellar spot. Might just have to plan a visit!
Scotland is beautiful.The uk is beautiful also.When the weather is nice there is nowhere more beautiful..
It most certainly is!
Great video...And here’s my “Bucket List”of eBikepacking trips I’d like to do on a Riese & Mueller...#1 DC to Pittsburgh on the C&O/GAP...
#2 Natchez Trace Parkway...#3 Katy Trail-Out &Back (Missouri)...#4 Cowboy Trail (Nebraska)...#5 George S. Mickelson Trail (South Dakota)...#6 Blue Ridge Parkway...So there you have it...That should keep me busy for the next couple of years!!!
Dick Thomson sounds like you’re from my neck of the woods! My parents (who still live in DC) recently did DC to Pittsburgh on the C&O and loved it!
I think the Blue Ridge would be a blast for bikepacking!
I’m a Pittsburgher and have done The GAP/C&O from “da’Burgh to da’C” a couple of times. I’m now organizing a team to ride from “da’C to “da’Burgh late next summer to raise funds for The Davis Phinney Foundation-Pedaling From Parkinson’s. Hope to purchase a Superdelite in the spring...Just gotta save up for it...
I am looking forward to getting my own SuperDelite and will ride it on Rallarvegen here in Norway. The landscape is quite similar to this video. Must have been a nice trip
It was! Norway sounds like a great trip! Maybe we’ll have to put that on the list for our next ride!
My wife's roots are from Norway and I think we'll definitely be planning a trip up your way. Would you mostly do dirt, or a combo?
@@FlyRidesUSA I can recommend the Rallarvegen. I haven't cycled there myself, but will take the first ride when I get my new SuperDelite.
Here is a video from Rallarvegen
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@@ikefazzio4721 There is no dirt on Rallarvegen. The hike consists of mostly gravel, but depending on when you ride your bike when the Rallarvegen is open you can meet some snow. Therefore, it can be an advantage with offroad tires. You can rent a bike at Haugastol or Finse so you don't have to bring your own bike.
I’m a good bit older but loving my Riese & Müller Superdelite and happily clocking up the miles across the Irish countryside. These bikes are simply awesome. I’ve ditched the second car and barely use the remaining car. It’s been a changing experience for me.
So good! I felt like I was there with you. Congratulations on such an epic trip✨
Fantastic, what a trip. Great bikes ! Glad you had a fab time, cheers.
Phenomenal! Thanks for sharing your beautiful journey. So impressed with your adventurousness. The Superdelite really holds a lot! Impressive in every way!
Thanks for watching Deanna!
I got to try a Superdelite for a few moments and it struck me as a masterpiece. It felt like a Mercedes G-class that is actually able to reach the places the car can only go in advertisements.
Bike-packing on a whole new level. Killer shots and those Superdelites seem legit!
This is everything that bikepacking isn't.
Very nice! Will buy exactly the same bike and configuration next week. And I will do your route! 👍
Pieter Wald very cool! Buying in the UK?
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Buying in Holland. :)
What a brilliant video! I live in the village where the fife arms is. Really great to see it from this perspective. It looked like a great trip!
What a gorgeous place to call home and thanks for sharing it with us!
Great video! Informative and even funny (pretty sure I heard the word orgy in there). Stoked to see the new Super Delites when they arrive and should take backpacking to a whole new experience!
Thanks Jerit! The ride on these is sweet as hell. definitely try and get on one when they come in!
Hello from Vancouver Island! We found you through Ryan Duzer's channel! What a lovely trip you guys! I was almost ready to dismiss the whole bike packing option due to low back issues but...now I'm encouraged!!
Amazing Video!!! Thank you so very much!
Edgar Diem thanks for watching Edgar!
@@FlyRidesUSA So my pleasure! What an inspirational video!! Had to share it on the R&M FB-Page! Thx again!
I'm 20 years older and with a much more challenging BMI than you two but I would really like to follow this route. I know a lot of the places along the way but I have never connected them in the way you have. Well done and thanks for showing the way.
It was beautiful! Thanks for watching
I hiked the West Highland Way many years ago. Those Riese and Muller ebikes would be a much better option and the perfect vehicle to do it on. Really nice production. Well done.
Such a beautiful area. Thanks for watching!
I can’t get over the quality of this video production! Did you 2 really shoot it yourselves and do the editing? I mean, this looks so pro quality in so many ways. And the places you went were beautiful! Unbelievably great job on this whole thing, and very enjoyable to watch!
Thanks so much! All self shot and an incredibly beautiful route to be sure!
@@FlyRidesUSA That's really hard to believe that an amateur shot this. Look at the pace of that gorgeous intro alone and the music and titling. That's talent. Maybe you should quit the bike business and become a videographer! :)
@@flyshacker Hah! Thanks that's really kind. If the bike stuff doesn't work out glad to know we've got a fallback ;-)
Great trip....really good production....thanks for sharing your adventure 👏👏👏😃
David Carruthers thanks David!
What a great video! I want one of those bikes! :)
Come by and try one!
Absolutely fantastic video. It rekindles that wonderlust so many of us have and the reason why we chose the ebike lifestyle. Love Ike's famous last words "I think it's going to be chill" when most likely whatever's next is extremely not chill lol! Fantastic bikes and I'm sure Megan was happy they started making the smaller size, probably a lot more manageable with all that gear. Thanks for sharing this.
Maxwell Shenk famous last words that Megan no longer trusts anymore, lol
great vid thanks for sharing , glad I had a wee chat with you in George sq in Glasgow .looks like you had a great adventure
Steve Rooney thanks for following up Steve! Glad to have met you! It was a great adventure indeed
It was great meeting you, Steve!! Nice to meet a super friendly dude and fellow cyclist in Glasgow. Loved your Brompton tat! :)
@@meganfazzio1021 i will send some glasgow coffee outside stickers to your stores if you post the address
@@steverooney4605 that would be great!! Our shop in LA is LA Fly Rides | 5562 Hollywood Blvd | Los Angeles, CA 90028. Come visit if you're in this part of the world!
Loved the videography, location and use of ebikepacking. We run the Pedego Tucson store and are venturing into that world as the next adventure frontier. Well done You guys!
Thanks James!
Very nice tour and a top eBike. where ever i drive with my Riese & Müller, I enjoy it and the bike are very sure and the bike is comfortable
Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure with us
I wish my bike had a motor like this. Touring in Scotland is pleasure and pain all at once.
This video totally inspires me to make e-bikepacking a big part of my life. Have say my Ultimate e-bikepacking trip would be in Alaska.
Looks like you had a wonderful trip. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic and welcome to scotland i live in borders , also am waiting for my first ebike
Amazing video of my fathers land. Very impressed with the riese & miller bikes. May have to dig deep for one when I’m finished with my Tern.
Adding this to my bucket list!
A real beautiful Video! Best wishes from germany and my Multicharger2...;-)
It's route not rowt, only kidding :) Great video, just wish I could afford one of your ebikes - the future for sure.
Two very special young people.
Hi , I live in Tasmania ( Australia's 7th State ) , very impressed by Your Video and with the R & M E bikes , so impressed I'm doing a search now on R & M Dealers here in Tassi , Yes I definately want to purchase one , mainly for off road experiences and adventures .
Always great to have another R&M Rider! Check out our Riese & Muller Owner's Group on facebook!
If this videos intentions were to make me EXTREMELY jealous it worked..
Daniel Siguenza hahaha I guess indirectly it was a bit! 😉
Lol I’m feeling a bit jealous of my past self watching it now!
Nice use of the helmets.....
I’ve got a few questions
1) Did you ever run out of battery?
2) Did you rent the bicycles or buy?
3) If you purchased, how are you getting the batteries back to California?
Ryan Sager hey! We had a couple of days where it was down to the wire with the batteries (range said a mile or less) but we never ran out. Definitely took planning. We were able to use these bikes because of a partnership with Riese & muller. We sell their bikes in the US. So we borrowed them from a shop in edinburgh who carries the brand.
Thanks for the quick reply. My wife and I are thinking of doing a similar trip on one of the EuroVelo routes. But, I don’t think we will be able to give up the bikes after such an adventure.
Inspirational trek there, awesome indeed!
Eric Black thanks eric! Worth the trip!
I've lived in Scotland my whole life and yes the Highlands are beautiful but you got unheard of weather 🤣
We were extremely lucky with the weather indeed!
Cool video!
Thanks George!
Walk mode would be useful. Totally agree.
we were thankful to have it!
1st & from Scotland, what are the chances ??
Great vid . All the best ; )
Thanks! This trip was an absolute blast. Great hospitality!
This looks amazing
It was a great trip!
Congratulations amazing
You captured this really well, picking up a Superdelite GX Rohloff in two weeks time. With this trip could you describe the overnight bike storage situation?. Also, is there any more detail on the hotels or a GPX available? Thanks Steve
Hi Steven, I've been meaning to put a blog post together but one hotel I'd highly recommend is the The Fife Arms, it's expensive but one of the best hotel experiences I've ever had. Here's a link to our route: www.gaiagps.com/public/njZMWMsE4yqMG0p0RMjCjLWb
Ike Fazzio Great thanks Ike, bike security is the really big thing for me so any comments in your blog on this would really help. I had a new (29 days old) BMW GSA 1200R stolen so just a bit paranoid given the Superdelite cost close to £9k. Looks like a great trip and when we break through C19 will definitely do some or all of it. 👍🙏
Looks like a good life. Happy for them.
You passed my house 👌
The bikes are fantastic. What an amazing adventure, in such a beautiful location!
What are the compatible rack bags and panniers you use?
Couldn't agree more! Highly recommend riding through the Cairngorms. As for the panniers, check out this video we made: ua-cam.com/video/-D6_ple6JSI/v-deo.html and thanks!
What a great video and such a clear picture and sound of the beauty of Scotland wow! I liked that drone view at the end too! I liked what you said about it's good being lost too! Do you know... can the R&M cargo bikes go anywhere the non-cargo bikes go? I'm thinking of saving up for an R&M and use a one wheeled trailer with it as I have 83 countries on my list to go to. Also... I read that it was overgrazing for centuries that caused the barren looking landscape of Scotland that was once covered by pine forests. There's an amazing environmental group all started by one Scottish man that is bringing back the original growth and they are finding birds long gone are returning! I like too how you spoke about your R&M bikes on such a trip as you're traveling exactly the way I hope to only I will be camping, so carrying camping equipment and solar charging batteries too. How long to charge a battery? Thanks for making such a top quality video! You are fun people with a real sense of adventure.
Looks like a great trip. Did you do a review on the rental bicycles ???
2nd and from Scotland also, great video :)
Thanks Gerry! Love seeing all the UK love coming in!
@@FlyRidesUSA You're welcome, only in Scotland do you get 4 seasons in one-day :), I have to confess though, I've never ventured far on my electric bikes, so I may take a trip up north in the future. Keep up the great work, love watching your videos. Thank you.
@@mystscot9814 I learned that lesson on my JOGLE ride a few years back! We'll share the route with everyone soon so you guys can follow us if you'd like!
@@FlyRidesUSA Thanks, appreciated :)
Starting at the mouth of the St. Clair River at Lake Huron, tour around all the Great Lakes.
hey, inspirational video and descriptions …. you surely enjoyed it immensely by the tone of your video cuts. I wanted to have an idea of the filming equipment you used during your rides, can you share your breakdown of equipment?
Hey There, we use a Sony A7iii, a GoPro Hero 8, iPhone X, a Mavic drone, and an EVO Rage Gimbal.
What a nice movie.
i have both electric and accoustic bikes i love em both
Awsome video really enjoyed it. Would love to.be able.to do this one day
It was amazing! Thanks for watching
Nicely done drone videos.
So you guys didn't use a tent? Ah well, "credit card camping" has its merits.
As much as people don't want to admit it, EBIKES ARE THE FUTURE!!
I'm planning a 200 mile 4.5 day ride around the Tahoe Twist in Nevada, & will be using a Fiido T1 cargo ebike with dual batteries, on throttle alone at 30+mph I'll get 80-100+ miles, & if I use pedal assist, & travel at like 18mph I'll be able to go 150+ easily in a day, it's take an Olympic level athlete to do that, which I'm from from being!!! 😆
I almost died from Covid twice in 2021, & developed Long Covid, & ebikes literally saved my life, & changed the course of my life forever, at 47 years old, but all in a good way!
I'm really practicing to ride across America, from Oregon to Washington DC.
Nice & inspiring ✌️
Death Stranding looks great
Great presentation.
Love this vid :)) i want to do the same trail :) i live in the borders , england -scotih , I have a ebike , but it will not do it as it is , i need more range , i have to use the assist a lot as i have a cancer , so not so wasey , i am thinking of adding a front wheel with a moter , w heel drive :))) but if i use less assist i get more range , also more griping power on the two wheels :) be happy
Interesting video. Dud you investigate the use of Sena helmets that allow you communicate with each other up to around half a mile as well as connect to you phone ?
We did consider this and probably would be great since I like to stop all the time for photo ops, which can kind of drive my wife crazy!
Getting used to a vario automatiq now after 2 weeks its already so relaxing if i get on a different bike i am like 'why is it not shifting' .. I don't hate shifting but why not let the machine decide what is the best way to put my and its power down its 2022 ...
Thanks for the wonderful video. It looks like an amazing trip. I was wondering where you rented your bikes at the start of the trip.
WOW whats views!
Thx 4 sharing ur experience. R ur bikes both w Enviolo vario hub? Any technical issues encountered? I'm still contemplating between Enviolo and Rohloff.
Thank you 4 ur feedback.
Wow you have a lot of kit, and your not camping!
Great work guys! Would you buy this bike to ride fast on grass?
I love this bikes, but man so expensive. I don't earn that much even in a year in Turkey :D
Ikes a lucky man!
Nice video. Did you have any difficulties to charge the batteries of your bikes?
A bike like mine with a Bafang Ultra motor would eat-up those hills... 🤗
Great Video guy, I have a question most airlines won't ship an e-bike because of the battery. How did you ship your bikes to Scotland and back..?
great vid, thank you.......what mode were you guys in most of the time ie, eco sports, touring, turbo most of the time and what was you range please? thank you
hello! most of the ride was spent in Tour and eMTB mode. We were getting about 50-60 miles per charge.
Thanks. Very enjoyable. Would the full suspension be a hindrance on gravel and paved bike trails?
How did you ship the battery to Scotland? I read airlines dont accept batteries above a certain watt-hour.
You're right, they will not allow batteries on airlines. We picked these bikes up in Edinburgh.
Great video of my country.
Hahaha how you pronounce the places Oh ban haha
Yeah, I wouldn't say we have a knack for the local brogue, haha!
How far could you go each day with a charge? Did you stay in low battery mode? Great vid !
Really fun video but if you dont mind me asking why dont you two where your helmets or just on the technical trails and what not?
I noticed you wearing waterproof boots to walk across the river. Did you wear these all the time or just carry them for certain moments? Thanks
Just for everyone to know. Scotland is NOT a cheap gig. You can regularly reckon on paying £100 for a room, even you can get one peak season.
I'd agree with you for sure on this!
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Do you have any details of the route taken in this video? I'd like to do the same on my Delite but I want to make sure I can keep the batteries charged. Also, where the bikes available on hire from The Edinburgh bicycle Co-Op? Thanks.
djsbriscoe we will be sharing the route in the next few days so keep an eye on the description as that’s where it will be updated. I’m not sure if the bicycle co-op does a bike hire program or not. We were able to use them because we’re a Riese & Muller brand partner.
We'll add this in the description. Charging is pretty sweet over in the UK since they're running on 220. They charge up quick. I think you could realistically camp out and charge at a mid-day stop for lunch for a couple of hours and be ready to roll. Feel free to reach out if you got any questions after taking a look at the map
So Megan's 32nd birthday?
Great video! As I‘m going to Plan a Trip to Scotland this Summer, could you please tell me the places at 4:50 and 7:10. thxs.
How much charge did you use each day? Did you ever run out of battery?
We just about used it up daily. Never ran out of juice but came within 1 mile range one day...had us sweating for sure!