Katie, wonderful and informative video. You are so personable that you make me feel that you are talking to only me. Several things that you took along but did not mention. An adventurous spirit, resourcefulness, cheerfulness, and a bit of cash.
Incredible ride with an incredible bike setup! Also you're one of the first persons (youtuber) I see, that does such a ride on a rim brake bike. Thank you so much for the inspiration and keep it up! I'm planning my first self supported multi day bike packing trip because of you.
That Tailfin’s like a tardis! Congrats again on such an epic achievement. I once heard someone say that success is where preparation and opportunity meet; and your preparation across the board definitely appears to be a huge part of your success. It’s really good to see the amount of graft that goes into getting where you are, because it shows us all that with perseverance, preparation, and a positive mental attitude, we all stand a chance of achieving our goals☺️ xx
Great vid Katie I also use Aeropex which are the older ones I bought them ages ago when u first mentioned them brilliant.. sound quality isn’t as good as full in ear but good enough and you can hear things around you which is awesome 😎 need to get some new marigolds now
Hello Kooka "donkey" (in Spanish). The Spanish thing is an irony for travelers who from time to time leave Boris (the squatter at 10 Downing St) and come to the "warmth of the south". In recent years, UA-camrs and the "bicycle business" proposed us to carry bags on the handlebars (grills, baskets...) now a "carbon support" (expensive) to carry a "little bag with things", on top of the back wheel. The "bicycle business" will soon propose the usual saddlebags, and they will also "sell" us the advantages of the low center of gravity.
Thanks for this, I am planning a 1000km off road bike trip. I have changed my mind on kit so often. It’s nice to get a recommendation from someone who has done this length of trip, who can talk from personal experience.
Great video as always Katie! It'd be super interesting if you could do a breakdown of what you ate each day. I always struggle with getting nyhead around just how much I need to eat on longer rides, and often end up depleted dispite thinking I've been eaten enough 😅
Hi Katie, great vid as always. One question I do have is what do you use for filming? I presume a Gopro but then I saw what looked like an SLR camera on your back? Your one handed filming skills are outstanding. Alan ( Perth Oz)
Love the tailfin! It's one of the best investments I ever bought for my bike. It easily shallows up a cool bag for my lunch (don't judge me😅), plus loads of extra bits & pieces. Well worth every penny & a real pleasure to use.
Have you considered tubeless tyres? Don't have them myself but understand that they are more comfortable as running on lower pressure. May be beneficial on long rides.
Hey Katie, new subscriber as I recently stumbled across your videos and loving the down to earth approach! Potentially daft question, but is the 20l bag compatible with any rack or does it need to be paired with the Tailfin rack? Love how practical it is to use but I already have a perfectly good rack fitted 🙈 Cheers!
I don’t think 3 inner tubes for 1100k is excessive. That’s what I ride in a month and I could easily puncture 3 times in a month so I think you were spot on. 👍
With a little research I'm really impressed with Ribble Bikes and for your application and the riding you do have your entire kit down to a fine science, particularly the generating hub lighting setup and concise tools for mechanicals. Unfortunately there is no distribution for Ribble in Canada but I believe you can order them direct and pay duties. I've sold bikes and spun wrenches for a living but have kind of moved on from the retail side and am framing Art now. Nothing will stop me from keeping up with bike and sport gear though! I'm currently down to a F-sus Turner MTB, a Giant Cross bike and a Norco Fat bike for winter. You can't just have one bike!
sadly I found their (Ribble) customer service well, unless to be honest. I took a particular dislike to the lack of attention where the tubes on the frame where welded. I opted in the end purchasing a frame from Mason cycles and built the bike myself. I have to say Mason cycles where bl00dy awesome, beautiful bike with great customer support/help.
Katie, does the Monkeysee harness meet the reflectivity requirements for Audax? I think I would like that better than a vest. Our requirements in the US refer to EN1150 or ANSI/ISEA 107 certification. Want to know if it worth getting one shipped. Thanks!
Hi Katie, Just have two questions: the restrap tyre boot kit - did you use it and would you recomed it? I have fair skin as well and i am liable to get freckels would you recomed the Solait Face Sun Cream? I was thinking of a mineral cream - what are your thoughts?
Great update. Re the spare mech hanger I bought one following a previous video you did. Haven’t needed to use it yet but it’s peace of mind. And also the spare chain clips that you also recommended for emergencies. Now that the Garmin 1040 Solar is out will you be getting that as it will greatly extend your usage time without having to charge if you do further extended journeys ? Are you keeping the front dynamo light on the bike ?
@@monochromebluess Just watch pretty much _any_ cycling related video on YT and Quad Lock will have one of their many promo ads covering the details you require...
I stick a couple of spd bolts in my rack mount holes on long rides for this reason. Take them out when you get back though or your bike will be 2g heavier!
Great video. Do you not like hi-vis clothing/helmet? I wear it all the time because drivers in the states are not as use to bike riders. Btw, I love your channel!
I see you went GRX. I just rebuilt my road bike into a 1x: 42T Wolf Tooth up front, 11-40T and GRX RX812 in back. Seems solid so far. Do you ride with the clutch engaged?
Been looking at the Tailfin as my rack top bag has seen better days. All the night riding makes sense to have a back-up for the front light. The velotoes did they actually keep your feet dry, I also use mountain bike shoes and haven't found an overshoe to fit them, yet.
Overshoes will only keep them dry to a point - it was raining 12 hours+ so can’t expect miracles. But they are SUCH a pain to get on and off! They were MTB specific
Hi Katie, This is well after you posted about equipment that you took on your 1000km ride. Taking a chance that you will see this message. I'm wondering wha model Topeak multitool you showed in this video. I want to get the one that you have. Would you happen to have the model number? Thanks Katie! George
Everyone says tailfin are too expensive. Once you try it on your bike though, there is no other option. I have a thruaxle on my mtb, gravel bike and road bike so can switch between each within seconds. I would use nothing else EVER
In the Economist this week there is the obituary for travel writer Dervla Murphy at 90. Dervla travelled world on her bike she called Roz long before the internet. Thought you might find it interesting anyway.
I hate the tailfin straps if u forget to do them up when your tired they get caught in the drive train. I wish the would make a bag that had full zip entry over the roll down top
I had at least twice what Katie had here, but I was never going to be a top ten. Slept out each night, so it’s horses for courses, no sleep, hotel, camping, the best sleeping bag I have ever used and so tiny is the SEA TO SUMMIT SPARK there are 4 in the series so test which is best for you and your season. They have a unisex ( which means men ) sleeping bag so for women check out YETI now NORDISK for female bags, worth the effort getting a female bag if your a female as ratings are different (sort of) manufacturing shape is better suited. Air mat was a neoair by thermarest but they puncture easily. check out how sleeping bags work because “no air mat no warm” simply put. And a bivi bag. But I am yet to get a mech hanger rather worryingly.
You need to be sure about R values. Sleeping bag companies are supposed to rate there stuff based on testing and common testing BUT….. Anyway a female bag is probably best but some women will be fine in a mens or unisex ( mens ) I suspect NORDisk Passion used to be called YETI ( I had a bag from them years ago ) would sort out female sleeping bag shape style and stuffing of insulation. R values state a bag is tested with a air mat or insulated mat underneath that is I think R6 to R8 or something. A small light air mat is likely to be R3 to R4 which is a compromise. And the sleeper needs to have a full length base layer so if you don’t you compromise again a tiny bit. Check out sea to summit spark ( but they are mens bags ) I just do completed North Cape 4000 and slept in a hotel for 4 nights only. Two were due to issues thst needed sorting in town and a train ride away so hotel it was. I was totally comfortable in the woods and slept very well indeed. Every one can. Bikepacking from hotel to hotel isn’t bickpacking. And packing for stays in hotels and not the woods isn’t bike packing either. Bike packing races need to be sleeping out and not hotel hopping. That’s called cycling between hotels and anyone can do that. Top places to talk and see what’s what are :- LD Mountain in Newcastle The Ultra Light outdoor gear in Darlington If a shop doesn’t know what a womens specific sleeping bag is walk out. If you comfortable in a man’s bag or a unisex bag then sea to summit I have used Spark 2 but I will get a spark 1 too was perfect from Alba Ultra and APN22 and north cape 4000 all in 2022. For APN and Alba Ultra I slept outside each night.
Katie, I really want to get a top tube bag, and I know you have previously recommended a topeak one, but I'm concerned that it will scratch the paint off the frame... What's your thoughts?
Bag zips always seem to be the first thing to fail... I used to put candle wax on metal zips but trying squirt on the plastic ones...so far much smoother operation,,, dont know if it will affect waterproofness
Had a tent zip seal up after a mouldy incident with a damp wooly hat left in an inside pocket from the previous trip; multi-purpose oil did the job with that one. The same bottle that now oils my hair clippers.
Always wonder how it feels to ride on a Dinamo... Did and Have never invested in one why? well is a Cost-Benefit thing, Seems in my Educated guess one needs to put some power/speed minimum to generate a good decent light out there, And needs to be constant ... Here where I live we have hills and mountains everywhere... and probably any good bike packed experience is full of climbing even on nights ... and mostly off-road surfaces, probably climbing under 10 km hr perhaps 7 average... some times less... soo I will keep asking ... in your experience KK, do you think will it work for me (a Dinamo)? am sure in descents should be fine and better than my current set up that is barely a 1000 lamp sometimes on 500 because we use it on low to endure all night. your thoughts on it?
I used to have a dynamo on my bike as a kid in the 80s/90s and it was a noisy drag that required more puff to overcome the inertia than I had in my skinny legs, managing only to get the slightest trickle of light out of it once I'd got over the starting hump. But I imagine technology has come a long way since then, not to mention the size of my quads...🦵⚡🦵
The Garmin is way better! The only reason I moved away from Garmin was the battery life and that has been increased SO much and think it’s the best battery life of pretty much most other units on the market IMO.
It’s mega!! :) and yup got enough equipment for 10,000 miles. Just need to top up the food supplies. That’s the thing with bikepacking etc is the armoury you take for one trip is what you would take on one ten times as long. All essentials :)
A few reasons…Garmin battery life is phenomenal and the ProClimb feature is just great. So so good for hilly days. Also the Roam had a glitch that it would stop recording / navigating around 12 hours in. So would be stuck with no navigation until a full reboot. And it happened on multiple rides, so just couldn’t trust it any longer.
No face cream, makeup etc? Even toothpaste 😝. However just got the Tailfin from my brother. It’s incredible.. I don’t even feel I’m carrying any weight. Fits on my gravel bike and now mtb with the right wheel attachment. Great review thank u!
And yep same!! It doesn’t feel like there’s extra weight - not sure how it works but it’s such a great product :) super glad you’re enjoying yours too! X
Oh, boring: I've just completed 1413km around mid France, without any of this modern stuff. My Holdsworth, tent, panniers, and other important items (think corkscrew) are now all 42 years old, but still working well. Me? Still riding strongly, aged 76.
Awww I never mentioned those…. In the wash and put away. They were just cheap ones from Decathlon. Peter Storm I think is the brand. Not the greatest but just to keep most of the wet off my bibs :)
Great video really informative but wearing headphones on uk roads is lethal in my opinion had countless incidents over years where awareness of what was coming behind me combined with what I was approaching saved my life, just my opinion 👍🏻
@@KatieKookaburra be interesting to see how that goes. i got some aerobars recently and added some extra 40mm risers, was very comfy on a 160km test ride. P.S. luv your youtube channel. well done from one northerner to another.
Katie, wonderful and informative video. You are so personable that you make me feel that you are talking to only me. Several things that you took along but did not mention. An adventurous spirit, resourcefulness, cheerfulness, and a bit of cash.
Awww Len!!!! Also those extras… yes spot on :)
Incredible ride with an incredible bike setup! Also you're one of the first persons (youtuber) I see, that does such a ride on a rim brake bike.
Thank you so much for the inspiration and keep it up! I'm planning my first self supported multi day bike packing trip because of you.
That Tailfin’s like a tardis! Congrats again on such an epic achievement. I once heard someone say that success is where preparation and opportunity meet; and your preparation across the board definitely appears to be a huge part of your success. It’s really good to see the amount of graft that goes into getting where you are, because it shows us all that with perseverance, preparation, and a positive mental attitude, we all stand a chance of achieving our goals☺️ xx
Totally agree about Tailfin, I’ve got one and love it. There customer service is great too
Their !!😱
big up to Tailfin, used mine mostly for commuting but doing chase the sun and will pack stuff as back up for the long ride - food and clothing .
Yeahhhhhh it’s so good for long stuff!! I didn’t really need to stop much as I could carry a lot of it with me :) enjoy your ride!!!
Another cracking video.Great to see the set up you used.Everyone is different so good to see some options.Look after yourself+keep up the great work.
Thanks Nigel :)
The setup seems comfortable. Always good to see your videos with good ideas. Thanks
Thanks a Lot, Katie! Quite minimalistic packing list (ideal in my opinion) 👏🏻 See ya, blue skies 🤙🏻🍀🚲
Yeah it seemed a lot but for me all essentials :)
That Tailfin is terrific! They’ve just earned a new customer. Thanks Katie!
It really is good! Love it. It’s also mega for off road too :) if you ever fancy some trails.
@@KatieKookaburra I’ve used and love Apidura in the past, but the sway is sometimes too much.
Hi ya again.your out-takes are the funniest part,bloody love you.you always put a smile on my face
Great vid Katie I also use Aeropex which are the older ones I bought them ages ago when u first mentioned them brilliant.. sound quality isn’t as good as full in ear but good enough and you can hear things around you which is awesome 😎 need to get some new marigolds now
Thank you for sharing your expertise. Take care Katie
Hello Kooka "donkey" (in Spanish). The Spanish thing is an irony for travelers who from time to time leave Boris (the squatter at 10 Downing St) and come to the "warmth of the south". In recent years, UA-camrs and the "bicycle business" proposed us to carry bags on the handlebars (grills, baskets...) now a "carbon support" (expensive) to carry a "little bag with things", on top of the back wheel. The "bicycle business" will soon propose the usual saddlebags, and they will also "sell" us the advantages of the low center of gravity.
So much great info … thanks very much! PS: 1,100 km’s without an eyelash curler … amazing!
Thanks for this, I am planning a 1000km off road bike trip. I have changed my mind on kit so often. It’s nice to get a recommendation from someone who has done this length of trip, who can talk from personal experience.
Glad I could help :) and everyone is different but this is what I find works and is comfortable for me :)
Grats on the 1000 km. Thats insane.
Great video as always Katie!
It'd be super interesting if you could do a breakdown of what you ate each day. I always struggle with getting nyhead around just how much I need to eat on longer rides, and often end up depleted dispite thinking I've been eaten enough 😅
Hi Katie, great vid as always. One question I do have is what do you use for filming? I presume a Gopro but then I saw what looked like an SLR camera on your back?
Your one handed filming skills are outstanding.
Alan ( Perth Oz)
Love the tailfin! It's one of the best investments I ever bought for my bike. It easily shallows up a cool bag for my lunch (don't judge me😅), plus loads of extra bits & pieces. Well worth every penny & a real pleasure to use.
Same! Thing I love is that it’s so quick to put on and take off 😎👌🏼
Have you considered tubeless tyres? Don't have them myself but understand that they are more comfortable as running on lower pressure. May be beneficial on long rides.
I have but I personally prefer tubes for road. Just simple :)
Hey Katie, new subscriber as I recently stumbled across your videos and loving the down to earth approach! Potentially daft question, but is the 20l bag compatible with any rack or does it need to be paired with the Tailfin rack? Love how practical it is to use but I already have a perfectly good rack fitted 🙈 Cheers!
Yeah they are all Tailfin specific :)
You did great on that ride was interesting to see your set up 🚴👍🏻
I don’t think 3 inner tubes for 1100k is excessive. That’s what I ride in a month and I could easily puncture 3 times in a month so I think you were spot on. 👍
Those big yellow gloves are epic🤣😜
great video you are sure prepared make me want to try a overnighter's
Awww just for one night I wouldn’t have taken anywhere near as much. Go do an overnighter :) so much fun :)
What size of cassette do you have on the back to complement the 46/30 chain set? Good low gearing for those steep climbs, I’d imagine.
Whatever you want and can fit, loads of options - 34 is a good one!
Hi Katie good video everything you said was good take care have a good weekend winter here in Australia 11c today
Cheers Katie great ride we’ll done
With a little research I'm really impressed with Ribble Bikes and for your application and the riding you do have your entire kit down to a fine science, particularly the generating hub lighting setup and concise tools for mechanicals. Unfortunately there is no distribution for Ribble in Canada but I believe you can order them direct and pay duties. I've sold bikes and spun wrenches for a living but have kind of moved on from the retail side and am framing Art now. Nothing will stop me from keeping up with bike and sport gear though! I'm currently down to a F-sus Turner MTB, a Giant Cross bike and a Norco Fat bike for winter. You can't just have one bike!
sadly I found their (Ribble) customer service well, unless to be honest. I took a particular dislike to the lack of attention where the tubes on the frame where welded.
I opted in the end purchasing a frame from Mason cycles and built the bike myself. I have to say Mason cycles where bl00dy awesome, beautiful bike with great customer support/help.
Katie, does the Monkeysee harness meet the reflectivity requirements for Audax? I think I would like that better than a vest. Our requirements in the US refer to EN1150 or ANSI/ISEA 107 certification. Want to know if it worth getting one shipped. Thanks!
Hi Katie, Just have two questions: the restrap tyre boot kit - did you use it and would you recomed it? I have fair skin as well and i am liable to get freckels would you recomed the Solait Face Sun Cream? I was thinking of a mineral cream - what are your thoughts?
Great update. Re the spare mech hanger I bought one following a previous video you did. Haven’t needed to use it yet but it’s peace of mind. And also the spare chain clips that you also recommended for emergencies. Now that the Garmin 1040 Solar is out will you be getting that as it will greatly extend your usage time without having to charge if you do further extended journeys ? Are you keeping the front dynamo light on the bike ?
The light is just for events like this :) glad you got the spare mech hanger - always good to have!!
And the Garmin 1040 Solar… 👌🏼🙂😎 Looks so so good!!!
Can you detail the lock used to fit your iPhone onto the bike please Katie. I need to get one of those.
@@monochromebluess Just watch pretty much _any_ cycling related video on YT and Quad Lock will have one of their many promo ads covering the details you require...
i haven't even watched this yet but clicked "like" just for the marigolds. haha. it's a brilliant idea.
now i've watched. incredibly helpful, thank you!
Tailfin Aeropack is wonderful
Not had my Tailfin long but it’s ace, using it everyday for commuting. Are you using the carbon arch or the alloy one?
That was quite a comprehensive amount of kit. I'm surprised you didn't have a spare cleat with you amongst the mech hanger & quick links?
Don’t get me adding more! But actually good shout that!! 😎
V.unlikely those Shimano cleats will break. Possibly lose a bolt but tighten them beforehand.
I stick a couple of spd bolts in my rack mount holes on long rides for this reason. Take them out when you get back though or your bike will be 2g heavier!
Or you could use that loctite compound (blue?)that holds the bolts in place.
That weighs 3g though 😜
Hi I'm Rose, I'm 8 years old, when did you do your first 100km? I want to do my first 100km when I'm 9.
Love Tailfin products. I have the rack and panniers. I think I’m going to order the aeropack
It’s bloody awesome! I have the panniers too for gravel riding and they are great.
Great video. Do you not like hi-vis clothing/helmet? I wear it all the time because drivers in the states are not as use to bike riders. Btw, I love your channel!
Yeah for sure but the waterproof jacket is black only as the fabric is waterproof. But did you not see my marigolds? See them a mile off :)
@@KatieKookaburra I forgot about the marigolds 🙂That's a great name for what in the US we just call dishwashing gloves.
Sorry if I missed it, but what Ribble are you riding there?
Ribble Endurance SL rim brake! :)
I see you went GRX. I just rebuilt my road bike into a 1x: 42T Wolf Tooth up front, 11-40T and GRX RX812 in back. Seems solid so far. Do you ride with the clutch engaged?
I do :)
Katie thank you for sharing your informative video I'm watching from Davao Del Norte, Philippines.
Been looking at the Tailfin as my rack top bag has seen better days. All the night riding makes sense to have a back-up for the front light. The velotoes did they actually keep your feet dry, I also use mountain bike shoes and haven't found an overshoe to fit them, yet.
Overshoes will only keep them dry to a point - it was raining 12 hours+ so can’t expect miracles. But they are SUCH a pain to get on and off! They were MTB specific
@@KatieKookaburra okay thanks Katie.
Hi Katie, This is well after you posted about equipment that you took on your 1000km ride. Taking a chance that you will see this message. I'm wondering wha model Topeak multitool you showed in this video. I want to get the one that you have. Would you happen to have the model number? Thanks Katie! George
Everyone says tailfin are too expensive. Once you try it on your bike though, there is no other option. I have a thruaxle on my mtb, gravel bike and road bike so can switch between each within seconds. I would use nothing else EVER
Yeahhhh same!! Switch it over to my gravel bike! They are bloody brilliant 😎😎😎
Katie, this may be a really obvious question , but on the tailfin bag , does it unclip from the bike ????
Yes you can take it off. Is that what you mean?
@@KatieKookaburra yes that was the question . I assumed it could come off , but never assume ... thanks
In the Economist this week there is the obituary for travel writer Dervla Murphy at 90. Dervla travelled world on her bike she called Roz long before the internet. Thought you might find it interesting anyway.
I hate the tailfin straps if u forget to do them up when your tired they get caught in the drive train. I wish the would make a bag that had full zip entry over the roll down top
Another great video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it, cheers Tim :)
I had at least twice what Katie had here, but I was never going to be a top ten. Slept out each night, so it’s horses for courses, no sleep, hotel, camping, the best sleeping bag I have ever used and so tiny is the SEA TO SUMMIT SPARK there are 4 in the series so test which is best for you and your season. They have a unisex ( which means men ) sleeping bag so for women check out YETI now NORDISK for female bags, worth the effort getting a female bag if your a female as ratings are different (sort of) manufacturing shape is better suited. Air mat was a neoair by thermarest but they puncture easily. check out how sleeping bags work because “no air mat no warm” simply put. And a bivi bag. But I am yet to get a mech hanger rather worryingly.
Get the mech 🙂⛺️ what women’s synthetic sleeping bag would you recommend? I’m looking to get a warm one :)
Also well done!!!! :)
You need to be sure about R values. Sleeping bag companies are supposed to rate there stuff based on testing and common testing BUT…..
Anyway a female bag is probably best but some women will be fine in a mens or unisex ( mens )
I suspect NORDisk Passion used to be called YETI ( I had a bag from them years ago ) would sort out female sleeping bag shape style and stuffing of insulation.
R values state a bag is tested with a air mat or insulated mat underneath that is I think R6 to R8 or something. A small light air mat is likely to be R3 to R4 which is a compromise. And the sleeper needs to have a full length base layer so if you don’t you compromise again a tiny bit.
Check out sea to summit spark ( but they are mens bags )
I just do completed North Cape 4000 and slept in a hotel for 4 nights only. Two were due to issues thst needed sorting in town and a train ride away so hotel it was. I was totally comfortable in the woods and slept very well indeed. Every one can.
Bikepacking from hotel to hotel isn’t bickpacking. And packing for stays in hotels and not the woods isn’t bike packing either. Bike packing races need to be sleeping out and not hotel hopping. That’s called cycling between hotels and anyone can do that.
Top places to talk and see what’s what are :-
LD Mountain in Newcastle
The Ultra Light outdoor gear in Darlington
If a shop doesn’t know what a womens specific sleeping bag is walk out.
If you comfortable in a man’s bag or a unisex bag then sea to summit I have used Spark 2 but I will get a spark 1 too was perfect from Alba Ultra and APN22 and north cape 4000 all in 2022. For APN and Alba Ultra I slept outside each night.
@@KatieKookaburra I got the mech
So did you set the lights up or have a shop do it? Anything else a shop could do? I'm horrible with doing mechanical things.
They set it up initially for when I did this back in 2019 but now it’s just a case of switching wheels and plugging it in :)
@@KatieKookaburra I see. Thanks again Katie.
Greetings from Spain.
What do you think of the triathlon handlebar couplings for long distances? have you tried them??
Not tired them but would like to give them a go :) just take a bit of getting used to as it changes your whole position
Katie, I really want to get a top tube bag, and I know you have previously recommended a topeak one, but I'm concerned that it will scratch the paint off the frame... What's your thoughts?
You can get protector tape - Restrap actually sell it.
Thank you
Thank you, great video.
Thanks :)
Bag zips always seem to be the first thing to fail... I used to put candle wax on metal zips but trying squirt on the plastic ones...so far much smoother operation,,, dont know if it will affect waterproofness
Had a tent zip seal up after a mouldy incident with a damp wooly hat left in an inside pocket from the previous trip; multi-purpose oil did the job with that one. The same bottle that now oils my hair clippers.
With all that equipment, for such a long journey, you may use a trailer instead ? Something like a Burley Travoy for ex.
PS: one thing you are absolutely missing: Garmin Varia ! A game changer 😉
A trailer???? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Always wonder how it feels to ride on a Dinamo... Did and Have never invested in one why? well is a Cost-Benefit thing, Seems in my Educated guess one needs to put some power/speed minimum to generate a good decent light out there, And needs to be constant ... Here where I live we have hills and mountains everywhere... and probably any good bike packed experience is full of climbing even on nights ... and mostly off-road surfaces, probably climbing under 10 km hr perhaps 7 average... some times less... soo I will keep asking ... in your experience KK, do you think will it work for me (a Dinamo)? am sure in descents should be fine and better than my current set up that is barely a 1000 lamp sometimes on 500 because we use it on low to endure all night. your thoughts on it?
It doesn’t really feel that different with the Dynamo, and for the reliability of constant light it’s well worth it :)
I used to have a dynamo on my bike as a kid in the 80s/90s and it was a noisy drag that required more puff to overcome the inertia than I had in my skinny legs, managing only to get the slightest trickle of light out of it once I'd got over the starting hump. But I imagine technology has come a long way since then, not to mention the size of my quads...🦵⚡🦵
How heavy is the bike?
(fully-loaded, inc food&water)...?
how do you feel about the garmin edge compared to the wahoo that , i believe you also had ?
The Garmin is way better! The only reason I moved away from Garmin was the battery life and that has been increased SO much and think it’s the best battery life of pretty much most other units on the market IMO.
What was your PSI pressure on your tyres Katie? Cheers!
Ran around 90psi on 25mm
Hi Kate what size tyres are you running?thank you
I have the Michelin Power Cup 25mms. Grippy as! :)
You need reflective tape on your marigolds.
I do!!!! :)
It's interesting that you choose a rim brake bike rather than disc for this kind of riding ........
Hills - I prefer rim! :)
You've got enough equipment for over 600 miles there.....🤔......😃 That rear rack design looks brilliant 👍
It’s mega!! :) and yup got enough equipment for 10,000 miles. Just need to top up the food supplies. That’s the thing with bikepacking etc is the armoury you take for one trip is what you would take on one ten times as long. All essentials :)
Are you keeping those Marigolds for future Endurance Run’s
Hellllllllll yeaaaaaaahhhh!! 🧤🧤
Katie why did you change to grx from ultegra??
I love Ultegra but GRX has lower gearing
What made you choose the Garmin over the Wahoo?
A few reasons…Garmin battery life is phenomenal and the ProClimb feature is just great. So so good for hilly days. Also the Roam had a glitch that it would stop recording / navigating around 12 hours in. So would be stuck with no navigation until a full reboot. And it happened on multiple rides, so just couldn’t trust it any longer.
What pedals are those? Need some lightweight SPD for my ti frame
Shimano M540s I think :)
Just checked and I have the XTR version! Proper nice! :)
No face cream, makeup etc? Even toothpaste 😝. However just got the Tailfin from my brother. It’s incredible.. I don’t even feel I’m carrying any weight. Fits on my gravel bike and now mtb with the right wheel attachment. Great review thank u!
The SPF was face cream :) toothpaste was in a little tub but I cleaned it out so didn’t film that :)
And yep same!! It doesn’t feel like there’s extra weight - not sure how it works but it’s such a great product :) super glad you’re enjoying yours too! X
Oh, boring: I've just completed 1413km around mid France, without any of this modern stuff. My Holdsworth, tent, panniers, and other important items (think corkscrew) are now all 42 years old, but still working well.
Me? Still riding strongly, aged 76.
Please explain to me the yellow gloves?
Waterproof
Wot, no mudguards! Were you feeling lucky? Did it not rain? LOL
I suppose the bag is acting as her rear, maybe the top tube bag, phone & bike computer somewhat as the front?
What type of water proof trousers
Awww I never mentioned those…. In the wash and put away. They were just cheap ones from Decathlon. Peter Storm I think is the brand. Not the greatest but just to keep most of the wet off my bibs :)
Katie, Numero Uno ☀️
Other bikin vloggers are available, there's only ONE Kookaburra 🌏 🐑 🦙
Ahhh hahah cheers John :)
Great video really informative but wearing headphones on uk roads is lethal in my opinion had countless incidents over years where awareness of what was coming behind me combined with what I was approaching saved my life, just my opinion 👍🏻
I wear Shokz which are bone conducting - so can hear everything around me! Totally agree with you and wouldn’t ever wear in ear headphones x
@@KatieKookaburra ah ok 👌
Katie, have you ever used aero bars on long audax rides. As i've seen quite a few riders using them for an alternative ride position?
I’ve not! I want to though :)
@@KatieKookaburra be interesting to see how that goes. i got some aerobars recently and added some extra 40mm risers, was very comfy on a 160km test ride. P.S. luv your youtube channel. well done from one northerner to another.
Well... can't say you're not well equipped.
Hold on….. don’t you have a pot noodle holder… that’s like the break in case of emergency
Hahahahaha sadly I don't carry boiling water around with me. Although...... :)
That lock doesn't look real long or sturdy especially for a
It’s a lock to stop opportunists 👌🏼
Lght🥰 9:54~ 귀여우셔cute^^💚💛💜💘
I bet you know all the words to whatever people say i am thats what im not🤔especially after 1000ks on repeat😜
Haha I only had it on for the last few kms, but yeah… every. single. word! 🙂
@@KatieKookaburra snap! So do i😁my singing aint great tho but i can play it on guitar aswell