We need to come up with a good name for the new camper van. Nothing rude, has to be something they can actually call it like "The MTB Camper". Winner gets a T-shirt or something ;)
Yes lad! That's how I'm getting my van built when funds are allowed. I dislike the sectioned off garage builds. It's just wasted space most of the time. Good idea!
When can we see the finished van? I’ve a LWB T6 and I keep the bike inside fully built when traveling then take the wheels off and store in the front seats when cooking and sleeping.
Any update on this? I love the idea of the sliding bulkhead with space for assembled bikes for day trips whilst still being able to store them sideways in the boot when going away overnight. You see loads of solutions but this one ticks a lot of boxes if I ever downsize from my 6 metre high-top camper :)
I am looking forward to seeing how this van turns out, as i have T5 and want a MTB conversion and have same problem that my bike will only fit in sideways with both wheels off, so it'll be good to see the finished product and if its easy to live with
Hey! Missing your videos man. A edit with some riding/practicing/goofing around stuff would be great! Or maybe a "What Cathro is up to now a days."-thingy project. Enjoy the vanlife!
Thank Ben for another super video. I must admit I shudder when I see the conditions you ride in. My closest trails are easily ruined that the rule is generally no riding if has rained in the last day.
I don't get how you don't wipe out in every corner?? The wizardry is unreal 🔥 Also, what sorry if tyres are you riding on in these conditions, would Magic Mary be even close to tough enough?
I am Portuguese. You have been in Lousa, Portugal. I live in Dorking (6 miles from Peaslake). Mate, are you stalking me? :D lol Glad you enjoyed the trails. For the van call it "Nessy" . Cheers
I saw a custom lowrider bike at the start. Does pdubz do custom work for lowrider biked😮🤔. I need my converted to electric 🤔🙏😎. But I have custom wheels on the bike...... Any advice please...
It’s a shame that ur season was stopped hopefully you will be physically ready for next season and I didn’t get why that kid was getting pulled up it was as flat as a pancake
That's such a good idea for the van, I'm looking at getting one soon and thinking how bikes will fit. Also is there a rule if you want a campervan you need a VW haha :p
hey Cathro...you know that Skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac drinking Cranberry TikTok thing? Do you think you could get one of the press guys to film a spot where it's likely some of the world cup downhill athletes are going to fall and get them to run in to offer them some cranberry juice? Get the fall captured in epic slomo and then film the reaction of them having been passed the cranberry Would be interesting to see if any of them get the joke and can fight through the pain/embarrassment to play along 😁
A Ducato isn't wide enough to sleep across for taller folks anyway once you add even a little insulation or wall panelling. Someone Ben's height would need side flares to make it work.
I've been checking back for an update for months, but I guess Ben is busy. Did some snooping on the PDubz Facebook page and pretty sure this is the van or at least the same/similar layout facebook.com/Pdubzvehiclemods/posts/4720753221329597
We need to come up with a good name for the new camper van. Nothing rude, has to be something they can actually call it like "The MTB Camper". Winner gets a T-shirt or something ;)
you should call it the race machine. love the vids, wish the season was full and could see your race vids because they would be sick.
The SHRED SLED is the perfect name
Ben Cathro the cathro carry camper!
Dutch Chocolate Sprinkles. short DCS
Just call it: VW T6 cathro vision, works for your video series and for the van
7:47 those forks with the red Marzocchi lowers and the kashima stanchions look wild🤟
Marazocchi and fox are the same company now so they are basically the same fork just different internals
Ben - boy we missed your coverage this weekend at the world champs
Cathro you're a legend, good luck whenever the MTB season gets going again
Call your van “Cathro’s Megatower Bike Check” because it’s a good idea that’s taking forever to make
Hah!
"Deisel" and also a "compessor" that's next level 😂
The talent and creativity comes from what the lamen calls dyslexia .... 😍🏴😍
I fast forwarded the bits where I’m laughing at the misspellings. Hand operates faster than my brain sometimes.
@@BenCathro It's the other way around! Your hands can't keep up with your brain! ;)
Yes ben nice edit & sick to see my local trails, the Santa Cruz boys at P&S & Jack Gill back on a bike. AWESOME STUFF
Looks like you will be having the most intense come back with all those back to back races coming up 😅 gonna be hardcore 🤘🏻
Yes lad! That's how I'm getting my van built when funds are allowed. I dislike the sectioned off garage builds. It's just wasted space most of the time. Good idea!
loved the logo at the start with the C inside the B
Hi Ben, I would like to see more videos. Please keep producing high quality bike content. Love it.
Cant wait to see you racing Ben! Also looking forward to plenty of content around the van! 👀
your ride footage is TOP NOTCH!
Gopro 8 chin cam with wind mufflers over the microphones 👌
The quality of these videos is sooo good. Can’t wait to see you on the circuit.
When can we see the finished van? I’ve a LWB T6 and I keep the bike inside fully built when traveling then take the wheels off and store in the front seats when cooking and sleeping.
Is the van finished yet?
The shred sled is the perfect name
I like this. I was going to suggest the Loam Lounge.
7:48 fox uppers and marzocchi lowers🧐. Interesting haha
Any update on this? I love the idea of the sliding bulkhead with space for assembled bikes for day trips whilst still being able to store them sideways in the boot when going away overnight. You see loads of solutions but this one ticks a lot of boxes if I ever downsize from my 6 metre high-top camper :)
I am looking forward to seeing how this van turns out, as i have T5 and want a MTB conversion and have same problem that my bike will only fit in sideways with both wheels off, so it'll be good to see the finished product and if its easy to live with
Yo the music and editing is on point
That is appreciated. Took a few days to slice this together 🙏
Finely new vid thanks cathro
Lol!!!! A heather for the Scottish winter's!! And the Scottish summer 🤣🤣🤘
How did I miss this? Nice!
Cathbro Camper should be the name of your camper 🤘
Is it just me who’s waiting for a new video?
Eagerly awaiting stuff!
Soon.... soon.
Anymore on your van build, how's it going, do you have a part 2 of the van mtb/campervan build, excited to see how it turned out thanks
Just got an XXL Rocky Mountain element on your recommendation Ben! First bike I’ve ever ridden where I didn’t feel top heavy!
Yes Ben nice one 🤙
Oh Nice!
The Vision, for the camper.
When is the next instalment? I'd love to see how the sliding bulkhead works out :)
How about the "Cathro Crash & Carry" .For when you want to get away for a few days riding, Hopefully we can all get out on trails properly soon
The singletrack sleeper. Or the riders roamer.
how sick
Bit late but the van should be called “Cathro driven”
Did this van ever get finished? Interested to see how the flexible storage and living area with the sliding rock n bed worked out.
The van could be called the ‘Cathro-A-Go-Go’ Or ‘The Loam Ranger’ or simply ‘The Easy Rider’ 👍🏻
Hey! Missing your videos man. A edit with some riding/practicing/goofing around stuff would be great! Or maybe a "What Cathro is up to now a days."-thingy project.
Enjoy the vanlife!
Did you get the van finished? We need to see it!!
More videos please Ben! Featuring megaplower
Damn you're fast!
Looks like I bet get saving for one of them vans haha
Cathro’s camper campaign 😂
The Loam Roamer
Thank Ben for another super video. I must admit I shudder when I see the conditions you ride in. My closest trails are easily ruined that the rule is generally no riding if has rained in the last day.
It’s so alien to hear that in the uk. It rains half of the year here so it’s ride in the wet or nothing most of the time.
I don't get how you don't wipe out in every corner?? The wizardry is unreal 🔥
Also, what sorry if tyres are you riding on in these conditions, would Magic Mary be even close to tough enough?
Magic and a Hans Dampf. It was pretty grippy as it’s quite sandy at peaslake.
@@BenCathro Thanks for taking time to answer!
I am Portuguese. You have been in Lousa, Portugal. I live in Dorking (6 miles from Peaslake). Mate, are you stalking me? :D lol Glad you enjoyed the trails. For the van call it "Nessy" . Cheers
Evian still awesome
Cathro Van 👍
1:33 - no, that is not true... the "basic" leather option is "fake leather", but there is a "nappa leather" option. BMW even does "merino leather".
Come to the comments for this!
I'm waiting for the new upload 😁
Sadly it never arrived:(
Is that a long or short wheel base van? Thanks for uploading
Is that ya new bike ??
van name : benjamin ?
What's the status of the Privateer project? Will it still be feasible with the compressed schedule?
What is the status of the van? Any progress vids for sharing?
How about the VW BIKE BOTHY.
Hey Ben! may I ask tyre pressure you ran whilst riding in this video and did you have cushcore in?
30psi/25psi no Cushcore.
@@BenCathro Thanks a lot!
I saw a custom lowrider bike at the start. Does pdubz do custom work for lowrider biked😮🤔. I need my converted to electric 🤔🙏😎. But I have custom wheels on the bike...... Any advice please...
Hey Ben! Quick question, do you ride on flats or clipless on your Megatower?
12and12 CS He runs SPD’s from Nukeproof Horizon
Depends what shoes are dry 😂. I was running clips in this vid but I’m currently running Deity TMac flats with five ten shoes.
If Surrey hills was good, get yourself down to the SW!
What 12v compressor did you get? I have trouble finding one with a tank.
It’s a shame that ur season was stopped hopefully you will be physically ready for next season and I didn’t get why that kid was getting pulled up it was as flat as a pancake
Any update on the van Ben?
Well, you are a massive human.
The Ben-nevis edition? Both are bloody tall :D
That's such a good idea for the van, I'm looking at getting one soon and thinking how bikes will fit.
Also is there a rule if you want a campervan you need a VW haha :p
Hi! What cycling computer?
Garmin 830.
hey Cathro...you know that Skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac drinking Cranberry TikTok thing?
Do you think you could get one of the press guys to film a spot where it's likely some of the world cup downhill athletes are going to fall and get them to run in to offer them some cranberry juice?
Get the fall captured in epic slomo and then film the reaction of them having been passed the cranberry
Would be interesting to see if any of them get the joke and can fight through the pain/embarrassment to play along 😁
You are gonna do the pinkbike privateer thing next year instead, right ? :D Just get one more year to prepare then, you'll crush it ! ;)
Van delivered and in full use now I take it?
Camper Vision or Camprovision?
Corrie the Camper
Why a vw rather than the ducato platform which is wide enough to sleep across
That’s easy, I want a smallish van as it’s my everyday vehicle.
Fair enough
A Ducato isn't wide enough to sleep across for taller folks anyway once you add even a little insulation or wall panelling. Someone Ben's height would need side flares to make it work.
Ben where are ye mate!
Couldn't have ridden the Surrey Hills in worse conditions!
Agreed 😂
Any updates on this
Why not simply. Cathro Camper
Ben's Gina or the Vanjazzle or "the semi-pro setup"
Call it
Kardi / Cathro Camper.
MTB EDITION
Name it the Cathro Wheeze
I've been checking back for an update for months, but I guess Ben is busy. Did some snooping on the PDubz Facebook page and pretty sure this is the van or at least the same/similar layout
facebook.com/Pdubzvehiclemods/posts/4720753221329597
You’re still riding mtn bikes?
Nearly every day. Making videos.... not so much 😉
Where are you Ben we miss you! 😢
Lt. Cathtowar (cathro - high tower)
where did Ben go?
VW FANSPORTER
Cathrovan!
Scamp ( Scottish camper )
What a total slop-fest!! Really wish there was more vans that fit in a apartment parkade in Canada and make for a good camper
Braap van
can you stand up in it?
Roof is 2.2m so should be good 👌
Call it “camp Cathro”
When will the winner of the van name get decided bud. 👍🏻
update please
Why don't to call it the BCC - Ben Cathro Conversion
where's cathro gone :(
“Scamp”
Should be titled riding the Surrey Hills/ plus a bit of designing my perfect mtb camper van