Hey, randomly got suggested this video and I LOVED it. I'm from Germany and I cannot comprehend the vast majority of nothingness in NA. I cannot fathom there just being abandoned towns while biking on a several 100km long railway. I would love to experience a trip like this, really looked like a lot of fun (except the forgetting the tent part).
Great video. I was a whitewater canoe guide in my previous career and spent a lot of time in places like you're in around the country. Those swaths of broken trees are not from tornadoes when they're lying in a straight line. Those are from microbursts. Powerful downdrafts that hit the ground and continue for considerable distances, given their highly localized nature, often crossing rivers where you'll see the trees lying in the same direction going up the other side. There are a few I've seen that knock down massive trees that leave scars for decades. The Derecho did similar damage in places back in 2022. Tornadoes usually leave a circular pattern of damage over large areas.
Look up this youtube video (Hydrema M1600 with The Baumalight Brush Cutter rail maintenance equipment from H. Broer Equipment). The owners of the railroad must hire someone to clear certain areas to maintain the views and future usage of the railroad. Those areas of cleared brush are man-made.
Yeah, it's not abandoned. Better description would be: maintained, but lightly used. The line goes WAY the heck north, and there is at least one industrial customer, and looks like 2 or 3 logging operations that may be using it. My guess is they never come south, because it crosses what looks like a CN mainline farther north, so I'd guess the "revenue" traffic is all north of this section by quite a few miles. I'm guessing the section he's riding IS used by the Agawa Canyon Tour Train though. But that is only seasonal in the fall as far as I can tell. It all looks pretty well maintained TBH, and def not "abandoned".
definitely not abandoned. Those rails in a decent condition are much more rare... think parts of the Skunk Train route in Mendocino California where they have designated parts for rail bikes.
From my research this line is still used by the Agawa Canyon Tour Train from Aug to mid Oct. This may explain the brush cutting as part of Maintenance Of Way (MOW) work in preparation for the fall train tour season.
you're obviously correct. sorry to say I was pretty annoyed how he kept pretending not to know. just looking at the little "ghost town" those buildings are obviously a tour attraction. and a tornado? c'mon. Maybe he was just trying to add a little mystery for us to enjoy the video.
@@Suluk46 if it has really good rolling resistance its better to add a bunch of lead and pedal and coast instead of constant pedal strokes , ive done it with my 700c specialized road bike ive added 16kg lead on the seat tube + down tube and 2x 1.5kg small gym plates on the lead ( electrical tape + duct tape attached😂) , i only weigh 50kg /5ft7 so ive given myself a better ballistic coefficients by being densor without increasing my surface area . , i put 3 - 4 pedal strokes in then coast 100meters then repeat, you forget the weights there until you try to brake and you notice all the extra momentum your carrying , like throwing a ping pong ball vs throwing a rock. You really benefit the most if you're lite weight thin rider .
Hey, nice design. My rail bike has some of the same features, separate carriage for guidance and support, front wheel is removed and forks firmly attached, etc. I like that you have incorporated the outrigger as part of the carriage; mine is a different piece that attaches behind the seat and runs on wheels for the other rail, and sits high above the center so as to clear obstacles. The outrigger can be set for various rail gauges, which allows use on narrow gauge. Your design solves the problem of what to do with the front wheel. I usually leave it in the car. Recently, I converted the attachments to fit my ebike. At age 83, I think I can justify using some power boost. I did put in a lot of miles in the past, with my "Flyby" folding bike, from REI. Have rail biked all over the PNW, and some in Arizona. Where you were looks just like places I have been in Idaho, but not nearly so remote. Happy rails to you!!
Very cool, I have watched your video some time ago. I have about 12 versions of railbikes, some are very similar to what you have and work well, all are adjustable to fit any gauge including this one. The version in this video has 2 main advantages over most others. It is universal, so any bike can mount to it without needing to modify any components, and it can fit either 1 bike on either side, or 2 bikes in tandem. If you don't need these features then something like what you have is ideal. And nothing wrong with e-bikes as a matter of fact, I'll probably do the same later this year. Happy rail riding!
@@Suluk46 This is incredible. I just spent the weekend on the Arkansas River in Colorado, and there are about 70 miles of rail that are prime for riding! Do you have plans available for this version of the rail bike? I would really like to build one and mount a fly rod mount so that I can fish where others have not been! Thanks!
Oh I do so love it when you tell the truth. I laughed 'til it hurt. Great video. Forgetting the tent wasn't a failure, it just motivated a change to the adventure.
Also, keep in mind that railways are not public property in Canada, even if "abandoned" - its still trespassing. Nevertheless, for those of you thinking of making one of these rail riders, please be careful because (a) if it breaks you're going to be stranded a loooooong way away so bring a GPS beacon like an inreach, and lots of repair gear (chain links, tires, etc.) and (2) make sure those rails are actually abandoned, trains can't stop and northern rails twist and turn everywhere. You won't be able to hear it coming. In my experience (and area in northern ON), most abandoned rails get yanked out for scrap, so if I see any rails I usually think "active"...
So, to answer your question about what was causing all the brush and trees being shredded. A lot of railroads use a brush cutting attachment on many types of machinery equipped with rail gear to travel along the rail. The most common machine used to do this is an excavator which has a long boom to reach way off the tracks. There’s plenty videos on UA-cam showing this method. Hope this helps.
That was so much fun. Thank you. My wife and I watched it together. Your setup seems to be the most stable one I've seen so far (we have watched a few of these types of videos). We loved your honesty (you are not the first person to leave something behind, lol. We once left one of our sons behind at a basketball stadium over an hour from our house. It was very dark once I got back to him!). Don't ever think that your footage is 'boring'. Watching the scenery go by in such a beautiful place is hypnotic.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy to hear it was enjoyable. The trip was very fun and I plan on doing more rail bike adventures this year. Also happy you got your son back 😀
Found this video from Instagram. So glad I did. This is such a cool and different idea than I've ever seen before. Also really interested in buying some of your stuff so I'd say this video did it's job. Made sure to sub as well. Have to add Honda elements are some of the coolest and most reliable cars ever. Love it.
Embark on a thrilling 150 km rail bike camping adventure through a remote wilderness canyon, exploring abandoned railways and immersing yourself in nature's untouched beauty. A truly unforgettable experience awaits!
Awesome video. I forgot my hammock tree straps on my Temagami bikepack trip.Luckily I had brought 2 sets for wrapping around big trees and I could of just tied the rope ends. I watched my video footage afterwards of me leaving camp to confirm. Went with my wife in the SXS to get them a few weeks later, luckily they were still there. I also forgot my nice axe in the same area maintaining a canoe portage. Another camping trip on the SXS . I was picturing your option of cowboy camping on night two, there'd be pools of blood in the morning alright, lol. The distance you rode was way too much for an untrained azz, that must have felt worse than your legs.
We all forget a thing or two over the years...but a tent? Man, a first for me. I'm wearing padded shorts under my pants so the butt was fine but man were the legs wobbly when I stopped for gas on the way home. Almost fell over as I got out of the car.
I've been watching your rail bike revisions and I'm really hoping you release the plans for sale, or a kit, or a final product or something! If not, I'm going to have to figure this out myself one of these days.
What a cool contraption! It seems you could add other bike on the other side and have some company. Also, it seems like the sled could carry quite a bit more if needed. A rickshaw would be fun for kids.
It's designed for 2 bikes. This was the first time I used it with just 1 bike. You can see the mount on the other side. Check out my previous videos if you want to see it in 2 bike configuration. It's a ton of fun!
i myself daily drive a 03 honda ex element and i absolutely love it every time, it's the first car i ever learned to drive and honestly i wanna keep it running for years to come, i only wish it had a 6 speed because my only gripe is it's highway performance
@@thiagomarquardt2950Yeah I would totally do this on a touring bike or gravel bike. A mountainbike has to be the worst option. Now imagine a massive solar panel and an electric bike for that as well. Would be perfect!
So, not abandoned entirely... the cut and shredded brush is done by the rail company, or hydro, sometimes by helicopter, specifically where power goes along the rails. Here's what they use: ua-cam.com/video/YOQGPdVPqQU/v-deo.htmlsi=q0OHnEcss5N0BxXY
This was amazing - love the device! We thought for sure you were going to say that you left your beer in the river - not the friggin Durston tent! Nicely captured, brother. You may be converting us to bike-packing soon enough. Especially on those rails - lovely country out there.
I don’t think it’s the rail part that makes it sound noisy. It’s the knobby tire on the smooth rail. I bet it would be nearly silent with a hybrid tire on the rear.
This is awesome. Just FYI we use those sea to summit bug tents. They weigh nothing total lifesaver. They are available in a few different sizes. You can sit inside and laugh at the bugs.
Liked , Loved & Subscribed... I liked all your videos but I loved this video coz this video has lot of Thinks & Things to Learn... When you said " I forgot My Tent " , I knew this is going to be 180 kms trip now... And about the Pain of your legs coz you have rode after long time that's what you said , I had such experience of my friend who rode for 75 kms after very long time... He called & said " I m at this place but bring the pickup coz I came cycling , I & other friends picked him but for 4 - 5 days his legs were swollen... Bro just Double Check your things before leaving next time so that you don't have to suffer... About those trees destroyed , they looked freshly destroyed coz of the inside color of the trees , it could be coz of the big huge rock sliding... Keep making such amazing videos & GOD bless you & your family with lots of love & happiness & with good health & wealth...
That's a really interesting concept! Don't think I ever seen a rail bike before! Do you have to control it so the rear wheel doesn't slip from the rail tracks or is it designed in a way that it locks in, even in case of turns and bumps? Big props for the project!
ever since I was a kid playing on, and walking the rails, I ALWAYS wanted to ride my bike on them....do you have plans on how to make the rack? It would be a dream come true to do this some day!!!
I haven't seen any out there quite like this one. If you go back and watch all the developmental videos you can piece it together fairly easily. I don't have any type of plans for it though.
@Suluk46 hi are you able to tell me what brand bike fork holder you recommend. My Bf is a avid follower of yours and says you've tried several. It is the only part he has left to order for his build. Thanks so much for your resonses!
Good adventure. After you forgot your tent I thought you might check to see if there was a town ahead and grab another tent and then just pick up your old one on the way back. Surprised that you didn't seem to be following along with Google Maps or something. A small solar panel would keep your phone charged. Also, FYI: "Argentina and Chile use 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) track gauge, as well as 1,000 mm ( 3 ft 33⁄8 in) or metre gauge."
Do you have a build video? , and what materials used? and what it costs to do this please ..? sorry if its posted elsewhere but I haven't found it yet ..? Thank You, I would really love to make one I am enjoying your adventure ...!.
I don't have any plans. Maybe when I'm finished developing it I'll put something together. If you go back and watch the progression of the testing and building you can put one together relatively easy.
Great Adventure!~ you have a lot of experience with this style of video making, love the jokes and little tool tips. Even though you may profit off of the tool tips sometimes, they are still great for people who enjoy this stuff but don't have the means/tools to do this kind of stuff. Im glad that you are getting back out there and living life! Keep sharing :)
Glad you like it. I don't profit off the products I recommend, they are simply good products from cool companies. No affiliation except of course the Suluk 46 products.
hi ,great video amazing views i've bin wanting to do something like this in the future .question for you 1.what brand is your hiking back pack and size 2.where can i purchase the rail adapter for my bike like yours i live in florida miami and there is a lot of abandoned rail here i love to explore. kind regards manny
Thanks for your reply . Maybe you can guide me In The right path to acquire one or put one together looking forward to seeing your other adventures . Best of luck to you in your future endeavor I’ll keep checking out your videos in the mean time and thanks agin for getting back to me So Soon
Thanks. It's super fun. I used 30mm aluminum extrusion I had lying around. If you go and watch the developmental videos you can figure it out pretty easy. I don't have any plans or anything like that. I've already built a new version based on the experience with this one.
The cut trees and brush look a lot like they were cut with a brush cutter; it is mounted on a rail vehicle or a hyrail vehicle to cut the greenery. It has flail-type blades. Most railroad tracks were built with grades of less than 1.5 to 2% or 1.5 for every 100 forward to 2 for every 100 forward. I have never been there but this location makes me think this is in the Agawa Canyon and that would be the Algoma Central RR.
Great adventure just a thing i noticed that ur saddle is a bit too high. If u r going to do longer rides maybe u need to drop that so ur hips stops rocking side to side. It might cause u some back of the knee issues if the saddle is too high
On that railway bike do you have to steer a lot or does the bottom piece just do it for you cause while I was watching it looked like you weren’t steering
You should sell the plans to make one. I would by them and try the same thing. Ok Just the wheels and mounts you used would be helpfull. Thanks for a grate video
video too short, i want a complete 150 km footage, i'd watch them all even if it's 12 hours long, good video by the way, i love cycling, wilderness, and abandoned railroad, and this videos have them all
Always the blackflies no matter where you go in North On-tar-i-o- i- o . Find an old aluminum pole or o condition tube and run it from rear bicycle axle to the opposite front wheel on the outrigger to brace the rear wheel on the bike .
All those shots of you going past the camera know I appreciate them
Thanks buddy. I put in some work on those 😀
Hey, randomly got suggested this video and I LOVED it.
I'm from Germany and I cannot comprehend the vast majority of nothingness in NA. I cannot fathom there just being abandoned towns while biking on a several 100km long railway.
I would love to experience a trip like this, really looked like a lot of fun (except the forgetting the tent part).
Awesome. Happy to hear you enjoyed it. The trip was very fun.
@@Suluk46 Hi, Where is this abandoned railroad with canyon?
Great video. I was a whitewater canoe guide in my previous career and spent a lot of time in places like you're in around the country. Those swaths of broken trees are not from tornadoes when they're lying in a straight line. Those are from microbursts. Powerful downdrafts that hit the ground and continue for considerable distances, given their highly localized nature, often crossing rivers where you'll see the trees lying in the same direction going up the other side. There are a few I've seen that knock down massive trees that leave scars for decades. The Derecho did similar damage in places back in 2022. Tornadoes usually leave a circular pattern of damage over large areas.
Look up this youtube video (Hydrema M1600 with The Baumalight Brush Cutter rail maintenance equipment from H. Broer Equipment). The owners of the railroad must hire someone to clear certain areas to maintain the views and future usage of the railroad. Those areas of cleared brush are man-made.
Not the bike tour I expected but the bike tour I deserved
Right on!
That was good you put the forgotten tent in your video. It adds an element of reality of things that could happen…to any of us!
Glad you liked it. The tent fiasco was a serious blunder, still can't believe it. 😂
Lot of shine on those rather well maintained 'abandoned and unused rails'.
Which specific part of the video are you seeing line shine?
Yeah, it's not abandoned. Better description would be: maintained, but lightly used. The line goes WAY the heck north, and there is at least one industrial customer, and looks like 2 or 3 logging operations that may be using it. My guess is they never come south, because it crosses what looks like a CN mainline farther north, so I'd guess the "revenue" traffic is all north of this section by quite a few miles. I'm guessing the section he's riding IS used by the Agawa Canyon Tour Train though. But that is only seasonal in the fall as far as I can tell. It all looks pretty well maintained TBH, and def not "abandoned".
definitely not abandoned. Those rails in a decent condition are much more rare... think parts of the Skunk Train route in Mendocino California where they have designated parts for rail bikes.
I aplaud you for giving me something unique in 15 years of watching UA-cam and many, many cycling videos. Excellent content!
Thanks! Glad you like it. I've got a few trips planned with this funky device.
From my research this line is still used by the Agawa Canyon Tour Train from Aug to mid Oct. This may explain the brush cutting as part of Maintenance Of Way (MOW) work in preparation for the fall train tour season.
you're obviously correct. sorry to say I was pretty annoyed how he kept pretending not to know. just looking at the little "ghost town" those buildings are obviously a tour attraction. and a tornado? c'mon. Maybe he was just trying to add a little mystery for us to enjoy the video.
Damn dude, you did this with human power. No e-bike or gas motor. Bravo. Plus the scenery is a big bonus
Thanks mate. Glad you liked it.
@@Suluk46 if it has really good rolling resistance its better to add a bunch of lead and pedal and coast instead of constant pedal strokes , ive done it with my 700c specialized road bike ive added 16kg lead on the seat tube + down tube and 2x 1.5kg small gym plates on the lead ( electrical tape + duct tape attached😂) , i only weigh 50kg /5ft7 so ive given myself a better ballistic coefficients by being densor without increasing my surface area . , i put 3 - 4 pedal strokes in then coast 100meters then repeat, you forget the weights there until you try to brake and you notice all the extra momentum your carrying , like throwing a ping pong ball vs throwing a rock. You really benefit the most if you're lite weight thin rider .
Love this - what a fun and unique adventure
Hey, nice design. My rail bike has some of the same features, separate carriage for guidance and support, front wheel is removed and forks firmly attached, etc. I like that you have incorporated the outrigger as part of the carriage; mine is a different piece that attaches behind the seat and runs on wheels for the other rail, and sits high above the center so as to clear obstacles. The outrigger can be set for various rail gauges, which allows use on narrow gauge. Your design solves the problem of what to do with the front wheel. I usually leave it in the car.
Recently, I converted the attachments to fit my ebike. At age 83, I think I can justify using some power boost. I did put in a lot of miles in the past, with my "Flyby" folding bike, from REI. Have rail biked all over the PNW, and some in Arizona. Where you were looks just like places I have been in Idaho, but not nearly so remote.
Happy rails to you!!
Very cool, I have watched your video some time ago. I have about 12 versions of railbikes, some are very similar to what you have and work well, all are adjustable to fit any gauge including this one. The version in this video has 2 main advantages over most others. It is universal, so any bike can mount to it without needing to modify any components, and it can fit either 1 bike on either side, or 2 bikes in tandem. If you don't need these features then something like what you have is ideal. And nothing wrong with e-bikes as a matter of fact, I'll probably do the same later this year. Happy rail riding!
@@Suluk46 This is incredible. I just spent the weekend on the Arkansas River in Colorado, and there are about 70 miles of rail that are prime for riding! Do you have plans available for this version of the rail bike? I would really like to build one and mount a fly rod mount so that I can fish where others have not been! Thanks!
You blew my mind mate! Have never heard of a rail bike! I am in love ! Now this kind of trip is in my bucket list!!!
Do it! You will love it.
This is such a smart device. This kind of adventure should be promoted by the authorities. I would love to do this bike trip!
Promoted? So you have a thousand people doing the same and "enjoying the peace and quite"?
Nightmare for the occasional train driver.
@@ickebins6948 indeed, only oen fool doing this is enough ahaha love it tho.
Everybody's happy until the first people turn around and head for home on the single set of rails...
Trees were pummeled into oblivion with a chain flail. Truly a device forged in the depths of Hell.
Great adventure, btw.
Cheers from Victoria.
Awesome. I would love to join you on a trip. I frequently ride 150 -200km on rail trails north of kingston.
Thanks for keeping it real with the tent. Doing stupid stuff is wonderfully human. You handled that extremely well.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. We all have those moments 😂
Oh I do so love it when you tell the truth. I laughed 'til it hurt. Great video. Forgetting the tent wasn't a failure, it just motivated a change to the adventure.
Hopefully a mistake that I will never make again 😭
There’s even the little click clunk sound!! Wow! I’m digging this man.
Ha! Yup, a little manual locomotive.
Also, keep in mind that railways are not public property in Canada, even if "abandoned" - its still trespassing. Nevertheless, for those of you thinking of making one of these rail riders, please be careful because (a) if it breaks you're going to be stranded a loooooong way away so bring a GPS beacon like an inreach, and lots of repair gear (chain links, tires, etc.) and (2) make sure those rails are actually abandoned, trains can't stop and northern rails twist and turn everywhere. You won't be able to hear it coming. In my experience (and area in northern ON), most abandoned rails get yanked out for scrap, so if I see any rails I usually think "active"...
@@DalannSmallwoodYour arrogance is on show for all to see. You like being the focal point don't ya.
No one is going to bother enforcing trespass so defacto it's public and we need more right to roam activities across so called private lands
Buzz kill 😮
Thanks for the cool shots that you had to walk back to get the camera!
Gotta put in the work. Lol.
Perfect setup for squach hunting!
Excellent! In-tents… or alternatively “no tent-shen”
Lol. Still can't believe I did that.
From your friendly neighbor in Minnesota this ✔️ all the boxes! Railroads bikes & scenery we are all set. Happy travels ✌🏻
Thank you kindly. I appreciate it.
Yo this is next level bike touring and I'm here for it.
Woohoo!
wow this is co cool! I'm glad youtube recommened me this video! I would love to ride there too
Sweet trip! Love that technicolor anodizing! Sweet stuff. Can’t wait for the big expedition! Good stuff!
That's my personal saw, it's a real beauty. Big trip at the end of the year. So much fun.
So, to answer your question about what was causing all the brush and trees being shredded. A lot of railroads use a brush cutting attachment on many types of machinery equipped with rail gear to travel along the rail. The most common machine used to do this is an excavator which has a long boom to reach way off the tracks. There’s plenty videos on UA-cam showing this method. Hope this helps.
That was so much fun.
Thank you.
My wife and I watched it together.
Your setup seems to be the most stable one I've seen so far (we have watched a few of these types of videos).
We loved your honesty (you are not the first person to leave something behind, lol.
We once left one of our sons behind at a basketball stadium over an hour from our house.
It was very dark once I got back to him!).
Don't ever think that your footage is 'boring'.
Watching the scenery go by in such a beautiful place is hypnotic.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm happy to hear it was enjoyable. The trip was very fun and I plan on doing more rail bike adventures this year. Also happy you got your son back 😀
This is amazing and it has absolutely been added to my bucket list
Found this video from Instagram. So glad I did. This is such a cool and different idea than I've ever seen before. Also really interested in buying some of your stuff so I'd say this video did it's job. Made sure to sub as well. Have to add Honda elements are some of the coolest and most reliable cars ever. Love it.
Glad you found it! And sounds like my global marketing strategy is really working 😂
So glad you packed beer. We can be friends.
I have my priorities straight.
Adding something like this to my bucket list.
It's super fun. You'll love it.
Embark on a thrilling 150 km rail bike camping adventure through a remote wilderness canyon, exploring abandoned railways and immersing yourself in nature's untouched beauty. A truly unforgettable experience awaits!
such a lovely landscape and adventure
Awesome video. I forgot my hammock tree straps on my Temagami bikepack trip.Luckily I had brought 2 sets for wrapping around big trees and I could of just tied the rope ends.
I watched my video footage afterwards of me leaving camp to confirm. Went with my wife in the SXS to get them a few weeks later, luckily they were still there.
I also forgot my nice axe in the same area maintaining a canoe portage. Another camping trip on the SXS .
I was picturing your option of cowboy camping on night two, there'd be pools of blood in the morning alright, lol.
The distance you rode was way too much for an untrained azz, that must have felt worse than your legs.
We all forget a thing or two over the years...but a tent? Man, a first for me. I'm wearing padded shorts under my pants so the butt was fine but man were the legs wobbly when I stopped for gas on the way home. Almost fell over as I got out of the car.
The most innovative piece of outdoor gear I have seen in years! Absolutely brilliant. I would love to try this out.
You'd love it. Like a roller coaster through the woods.
Also, I’d love to be a sponsored railbiker if that's ever a thing 😅🎉
I've been watching your rail bike revisions and I'm really hoping you release the plans for sale, or a kit, or a final product or something! If not, I'm going to have to figure this out myself one of these days.
Thanks for sharing. What a unique journey. Bummer about the tent but things worked out anyhow. Incredible place to ride.
Super fun trip, the tent fiasco was hilarious to think about afterwards.
What a cool contraption! It seems you could add other bike on the other side and have some company. Also, it seems like the sled could carry quite a bit more if needed. A rickshaw would be fun for kids.
It's designed for 2 bikes. This was the first time I used it with just 1 bike. You can see the mount on the other side. Check out my previous videos if you want to see it in 2 bike configuration. It's a ton of fun!
I love N. Ont. and would love too tour with a rig like that. You can even outrun the black flies.
Great trip! Love the Algoma area. Though I gotta say, that ghost town wasn't looking too ghosty---fresh steel roof, maintained grass....
Haha. I was trying to be a bit stealthy on the exact location. I know what goes on in the "ghost town".
Gonna need to fill me in 😮
i myself daily drive a 03 honda ex element and i absolutely love it every time, it's the first car i ever learned to drive and honestly i wanna keep it running for years to come, i only wish it had a 6 speed because my only gripe is it's highway performance
An '03! That's vintage baby!
that is a great trip there! thanks for sharing!
gotta check out what other vids you have!
Thank you.....Enjoy!
what causes the brush to look like its rip to shreds is a brush cutter you see this a lot on side roads and logging roads here in northern Ontario
oh cool, thanks.
It looks like sh$t. But its efficient.
Why would a brush cutter be used on an abandoned railway ?
Love it… truly “rocks and roll”… and yes my bet is tornado… seen damage like that before that “was” confirmed damage from a tornado
Slick tires in rear takes the best of low roling resistance of rail. Beautiful trip!
@@thiagomarquardt2950Yeah I would totally do this on a touring bike or gravel bike. A mountainbike has to be the worst option.
Now imagine a massive solar panel and an electric bike for that as well. Would be perfect!
I would be living out there oh my God the peace and quiet
So, not abandoned entirely... the cut and shredded brush is done by the rail company, or hydro, sometimes by helicopter, specifically where power goes along the rails. Here's what they use: ua-cam.com/video/YOQGPdVPqQU/v-deo.htmlsi=q0OHnEcss5N0BxXY
This was amazing - love the device! We thought for sure you were going to say that you left your beer in the river - not the friggin Durston tent! Nicely captured, brother. You may be converting us to bike-packing soon enough. Especially on those rails - lovely country out there.
It was a super fun trip. Smoother than I thought it would go, except for the tent incident!
Maaan that’s my dream right there, you’re a lucky fellow, thanks for sharing.
Glad you like it!
I don’t think it’s the rail part that makes it sound noisy. It’s the knobby tire on the smooth rail. I bet it would be nearly silent with a hybrid tire on the rear.
I'm not sure either, but I honestly didn't even notice any noise really during the trip so it's a non issue for me.
fantastic , what a great idea, welldone !!!!!!!!!!
I never knew this was a thing! I would love to do this!!!!!
Oh yeah, it's a thing. And it's amazing. 😀
This is awesome. Just FYI we use those sea to summit bug tents. They weigh nothing total lifesaver. They are available in a few different sizes. You can sit inside and laugh at the bugs.
I've got a no big zone or something like that. They weren't too bad on this trip but they can get right down nasty at the right time if year.
@@Suluk46 figured you were a gearhead.
great vid, subbed. love it.
Liked , Loved & Subscribed... I liked all your videos but I loved this video coz this video has lot of Thinks & Things to Learn... When you said " I forgot My Tent " , I knew this is going to be 180 kms trip now... And about the Pain of your legs coz you have rode after long time that's what you said , I had such experience of my friend who rode for 75 kms after very long time... He called & said " I m at this place but bring the pickup coz I came cycling , I & other friends picked him but for 4 - 5 days his legs were swollen... Bro just Double Check your things before leaving next time so that you don't have to suffer... About those trees destroyed , they looked freshly destroyed coz of the inside color of the trees , it could be coz of the big huge rock sliding... Keep making such amazing videos & GOD bless you & your family with lots of love & happiness & with good health & wealth...
That's a really interesting concept! Don't think I ever seen a rail bike before!
Do you have to control it so the rear wheel doesn't slip from the rail tracks or is it designed in a way that it locks in, even in case of turns and bumps?
Big props for the project!
I actually go over how the rear wheel stays on the track close to the end of the video. It's super hi-tech!
ever since I was a kid playing on, and walking the rails, I ALWAYS wanted to ride my bike on them....do you have plans on how to make the rack? It would be a dream come true to do this some day!!!
If you watch my other videos of the various builds it should be fairly straight forward to make your own.
Were it me, I'd change out the bearings in the small wheels in order to eliminate the sound of being chased by a swarm of angry bees lol! 😆
Haha. Probably gonna do some upgrades. This was my first big trip with the device. But I actually thought it sounded cool 😎
Is there somewhere I can get plans to build a railbike frame tike this one? Its awesome!
I haven't seen any out there quite like this one. If you go back and watch all the developmental videos you can piece it together fairly easily. I don't have any type of plans for it though.
Thank you!
@Suluk46 hi are you able to tell me what brand bike fork holder you recommend. My Bf is a avid follower of yours and says you've tried several. It is the only part he has left to order for his build.
Thanks so much for your resonses!
The trees smashed us. Is from a flail mower. It goes on the tracks and is diesel over hydraulic and spins a blade or chain to cut everything.
Good adventure. After you forgot your tent I thought you might check to see if there was a town ahead and grab another tent and then just pick up your old one on the way back.
Surprised that you didn't seem to be following along with Google Maps or something. A small solar panel would keep your phone charged.
Also, FYI: "Argentina and Chile use 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) track gauge, as well as 1,000 mm ( 3 ft 33⁄8 in) or metre gauge."
I don't use GPS on my trips. Old map and compass for the most part.
Lol, love the technobabble about the back wheel at 29:00.
It's the most frequently asked question about the rail bike.
@@Suluk46 So, you were serious about the 'technobabble'? I thought it was BS.
Fantastic idea!
Great video. How do you find the abandoned railway tracks? I live in Colorado and now will start searching.
Been waiting for a vid like this from you for a long time. Great work! Would love to see the plans for the rail rider!
Happy to hear you enjoyed the journey. I'm still tinkering with the device to make sure it's rock solid.
Do you have a build video? , and what materials used? and what it costs to do this please ..? sorry if its posted elsewhere but I haven't found it yet ..? Thank You, I would really love to make one I am enjoying your adventure ...!.
I don't have any plans. Maybe when I'm finished developing it I'll put something together. If you go back and watch the progression of the testing and building you can put one together relatively easy.
If you use crossbar from left side to rear wheel, when you brake you won’t fishtail
Great Adventure!~
you have a lot of experience with this style of video making, love the jokes and little tool tips. Even though you may profit off of the tool tips sometimes, they are still great for people who enjoy this stuff but don't have the means/tools to do this kind of stuff.
Im glad that you are getting back out there and living life! Keep sharing :)
Glad you like it. I don't profit off the products I recommend, they are simply good products from cool companies. No affiliation except of course the Suluk 46 products.
GREAT VID! thanks for posting! Will you ever go back and try again? maybe small electric chain-saw for the blow downs??
I'm planning a longer section trip and will include the rest of this route that I had to cut short. It's a blast.
@@Suluk46 Hope to see it! Pls do NOT get so exhausted that You forget Your tent! THAT had to be frustrating!
Such a great video. Very scenic and would love to do something like this.
Thanks. It was a fun trip.
What I neat idea! Parcs Canada should market this as an adventure holiday.
I’ve just paused this video to say OMG, I cannot believe you forgot the tent. Right, now back to the video
Lol. I couldn't believe it either.
hi ,great video amazing views i've bin wanting to do something like this in the future .question for you 1.what brand is your hiking back pack and size 2.where can i purchase the rail adapter for my bike like yours i live in florida miami and there is a lot of abandoned rail here i love to explore. kind regards manny
I'm using an HMG Northrim backpack. It's awesome but pricey. I built the rig myself so I don't think you can buy one.
Thanks for your reply . Maybe you can guide me In The right path to acquire one or put one together looking forward to seeing your other adventures .
Best of luck to you in your future endeavor I’ll keep checking out your videos in the mean time and thanks agin for getting back to me
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Thanks. It's super fun. I used 30mm aluminum extrusion I had lying around. If you go and watch the developmental videos you can figure it out pretty easy. I don't have any plans or anything like that. I've already built a new version based on the experience with this one.
This is cool! How do you know if a line is abandoned? Looking at that line, I would have thought it was used because it looks in good shape.
The cut trees and brush look a lot like they were cut with a brush cutter; it is mounted on a rail vehicle or a hyrail vehicle to cut the greenery. It has flail-type blades.
Most railroad tracks were built with grades of less than 1.5 to 2% or 1.5 for every 100 forward to 2 for every 100 forward.
I have never been there but this location makes me think this is in the Agawa Canyon and that would be the Algoma Central RR.
Great adventure just a thing i noticed that ur saddle is a bit too high. If u r going to do longer rides maybe u need to drop that so ur hips stops rocking side to side. It might cause u some back of the knee issues if the saddle is too high
On that railway bike do you have to steer a lot or does the bottom piece just do it for you cause while I was watching it looked like you weren’t steering
You don't need to steer. You don't even need to hold the handle bars but it's nice to hold on just so you don't fly off of it 😂
You should sell the plans to make one. I would by them and try the same thing. Ok Just the wheels and mounts you used would be helpfull. Thanks for a grate video
Why didn't you stop in that place with the abandoned buildings? That was so interesting.
I actually did but didn't post the video because I don't know who owns them.
What is the chances of getting pictures and dementions of that rig?
If you go back a few videos it shows the rig pretty close up. Not too hard to replicate but I don't have plans of any type to share.
It's very inspiring and fun to see
Wow. Just wow....
Love d concept... beautiful video... kick ass is right
Is it possible to put a second bike on the other side so two people could be in tandem driving on the tracks
The rig can be used with 1 or 2 bikes.
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thats actually pretty freakin rad
It's a ton of fun.
video too short, i want a complete 150 km footage, i'd watch them all even if it's 12 hours long, good video by the way, i love cycling, wilderness, and abandoned railroad, and this videos have them all
Lol. Noted. You're like me, very much enjoy long format videos. Next one I'll make 12 hours if I can.
It's finally here 🥲
Always the blackflies no matter where you go in North On-tar-i-o- i- o . Find an old aluminum pole or o condition tube and run it from rear bicycle axle to the opposite front wheel on the outrigger to brace the rear wheel on the bike .
Very cool, dude. 👏🏼
You should have gone over the bridge!!!
Next time. Had to turn back for the tent.
Is there a source for abandon rail lines in the US?
Not that I know of. Openrailwaymaps does a pretty good job though.
28:47 It must be a Turbo Encabulator built in to the rear wheel.
Woukd you be willing to release the specs of the rail adaptet you made?
With links to parts etc
You'd have to build your own. And it's not finalized, I'm making changes to it since this trip
@Suluk46 yup, not looking to buy a finished project. Just some schematics, or a build guide like you did for the wood one
Nice one!!
Sweet💪🏻 How is it that the rear wheel does not slip off the rail?
Lol. I almost thought you were serious! 🤣
Did you make the fork mounts? Do you sell them?
Yes, made them my self. Sorry, don't sell them.
Dude! We signed an NDA about that rear wheel tech. Now everyone knows! 🤦🏻♂️
Lol. The secret is out.
I always use hydrogen. Superlight ftw. 😅
Olá sou do Brasil adorei muito legal você poderia mostrar o projeto como contribuir pra gente parabéns pelo projeto
What 80/20 profile did you use and was it light or ultra light?
This is 30mm. I believe light, but can't be sure as I just had it lying around.
Always living for that random miracle store that sells beans in a bag