Tips - loosely wrap a towel around the handle bars - can be used to wipe down frame after rides at destination. Also, secure or protect chain so it doesn’t flop around and damage the chain-stay whilst in transit
Was searching for a box compatible with my disc brake bike. Didn't find any and ended up with the scicon 3.0. that's a great bag I have to say albeit it's a soft case not a hard box but it saves the process of removing handle bar and seatpost.
Great vid, thanks! One thing worth mentioning is you don't have to let air out of your tires. Cargo holds in planes are pressurized and many people think you have to let the air out of your tires.
This show is much better when there's Competition Time at the end. And surely I grin. Thanks, Ollie, for all the tips, very good ones from a seasoned traveler. And maybe a good name for your bag would be the Bike Barney.
Best bike box packing video ive ever seen. You should do more in-depth traveling tip videos such as how to pack a bjke in a car or even those cheap folding bike bags
Great video Ollie - one of the best, if not the best on bike packing. I have a Bikebox Alan along with a road bike with discs and thru axles. I did not want to risk taking the disc rotors off. My solution was to thoroughly wrap the disc rotors in bubble wrap before putting my wheels in padded wheel bags. I put the wheel bags into the Bikebox Alan using the same allocation for the front and rear wheels but with the rotors facing inwards. The only downside was that I could not use the crush pole. This was not an issue for me as Scicon make similar hard case bikeboxes without a crush pole. The Bikebox Alan survived handling at a number of international and local airports without any mishap.
Put bolts, clamps, tools and other small object in a plastic bag. Put it in a bottle, top with bobble wrap. Put the bottle in the cage. On many bikes it is possible to unscrew the rear mek, and strap it inside the frame, to get enough free chain take the chain of the chainrings and lave it close to the frame. Wrap some bobble wrap around the loose chain.
Great videos as I am thinking of getting a bike box. Also good as it explains options for thru axles and hydraulic disc brakes. Like the point about anti crush bar not being replaced by customs. Was going for a bike box Alan may go for the velovault now thanks
hi Ollie great show ! i have some ideas for you. not sure they are all good but here they are. 1. for saddle height; before removing the seatpost move a rear light clamp into position over the clamp, nice and snug. when you go to rebuild, simply push saddle/seatpost back until you hit the clamp. 2. getting the wires back out is easy. go to your local hardware store and buy a retractable pen sized magnet. it is about a valve extender size in diameter, as short as a pen but extends far enough to touch bottom. unless the cable is not made of metal, the magnet will let you pull it out with ease 3. remove the rear mech, bubble wrap it and zip tie it to the frame ( also bubble wrapped, of course 4. remove chain, bring a new one, keep the old one as a spare in carry on as a side comment, i think bike boxes with hinges are a bad idea. flight cases come in a style with a removable top. this means perfect alignment every assembly plus the ability to build protective rods that are fixed inside box and lid, and mate up. also, why not build a box that has something better than a rod... a rib cage ! lastly, the wheels should be removable . not exactly an engineering challenge there...
Nice to see the wallybike has its own Wally traveling bag. Enjoyed the video and found it quite informative. I agree hard cases are best. Thanks Ollie. :)
I wish you did this vlog last week! I've moved to Canada and just flown back to the UK and traveled with my bike for the first time to ride with my mates, I was not prepared for the airport stares! I got comments such as "That's a big suitcase" "Why's he taking so many clothes?"
i got some pretty bad chaffing after stupidly doing a 2 hour ride without chamois cream, a little bit of Penaten (Zinc Oxide cream) and i was good as new the next day.
what is the biggest SLT (stupid little thing) for you in cycling, eg remembering pins when you're doing a race or remembering to do your tyre pressures when you put race wheels back on or the Di2 cable taping when transporting a bike. SLTs always seem to be the things everyone forgets and have a ridiculously disproportionate effect on what you're trying to do
Any luggage case either soft or hard are not designed for use forever. And that goes for bike cases as well. It a shame about bent wheel. The surrounding plastic will crack there and near handles. Soft material and stitching will tear.
I already asked this and it's already half answered (very well by your bad self), but since it's a competition I'll ask again here. Performance wise, what's best: Tubs, tubeless, latex or standard tubes? I reckon we can all guess which one it isn't. For a bonus question; tubular rim tape or glue? x
Good vid, but still not changed my mind about travelling with my bike. I'd much rather take my pedals and saddle having pre rented a bike over 'there'. I know it's more money but I'm too lazy to keep dissasembling and reassembling my bike, and I wouldn't trust it not to get broken in transit.
Jon Burnell it’s pretty similar money wise as you’ve to get a large van transfer both UK and destination side, the boxes are huge! It’s around £80 baggage cost and then around £60 to rent for a week...including the faff plus couple of pounds difference I’d rent in future
agreed ... only benefit is that if you bring your bike = it fits you perfect... no guarantee of a good fit = fiddle with the new bike or you put up with slightly imperfect fit: I think of it like going hiking with a new pair of shoes. Yes you can pick your size but until you have put 50 miles in the shoes, you won't know if the fit is perfect = uncomfortable fit may ruin a trip
Me too, I can put up with a strange bike for a week. But so far renting has been less. $150 for a week. The cost of buying an expensive box, and paying lots each flight for baggage, it would take several years to pay off.
One thing I learned from a martial artists 🥋 is anything can made into a deadly weapon. The bike pedal not yet classified as a deadly weapon can be turned into knuckles. Even a small piece of stick can be deadly weapon. If you know where to strike to hit a vital part.
Talkin about ... What's in the box. A few years ago I boarded the high speed train to Paris from Grenoble in mid July ... Whilst the tour was on. We were in first class :-). The female conductor was quite distressed about the size of the bag and made me move it to economy. Then she asks me what was in it !!! .. I had been in France a few weeks and just about had it with French attitude ... So my reply was that Thomas Voeckler was in the box. Had the train not just pulled out of the station I am sure I would have been turfed off. Me and my mate spent the rest of the journey wondering what station they would throw us off ... But we made it to Paris .... Where we then had to navigate the absolute hell of getting a taxi with a bike box. The French. Nice roads.
This year I've had the nice feeling of putting on my summer cycling kit from last year & finding it was too big after losing 10kg over the winter. What should I do with it? The tops are wearable for now, I could always use them as more casual gear for off-roading/popping to the shops or something. But with the plan to shed ~20kg more (driven by the incentive of a Canyon Endurance with Di2) I suspect it'll be like riding in a tent when I'm done. I doubt there's much of market online for 2nd hand gear (especially bib shorts) & I doubt I'll convince any of my mates to take it off my hands as it's all XXL stuff. It's all in good nick, so it feels a waste to just chuck it, donate it to charity perhaps?
As I am just returning to the bike after a long drawn back injury, I need to figure out ways to strengthen myself. What strength and conditioning exercises should I do, both pre/post cycle stretching and a more general separate workout. Cheers
Hi Oliver. I'm new to road cycling and my knees hurt like holy hell at the front. I have the right saddle height but could it be the cleats?. I've ridden mtb's for donkey years but never had knee problems.
I was wondering how you attached the airline tag? The handle only has a circle hole. At least in bike box alan, the handle has a square hole that I can put the airline tag from inside box and close them together outside.
I’m really torn on this issue, going on my first cycling holiday to Mallorca this September and can’t make my mind up wether to take my own bike or just rent one. The costs are about the same by the time you’ve factored everything in, taking my bike and doing the Sa Calobra and Formentor would mean more to me but the general faff and worry of my bike getting damaged during transit puts me off. Just can’t decide!
Had my handluggage searched a few weeks ago due to the peddles being in there, apperently the solid metal spindle set off the alarmbells. Never take tools not even a small allenkey in your handluggage (not allowed). Taking centrelock discs off/on without some proper tools is another reason not to fly with discs unless you have a swanky box.. I've got a question as well. What's your preferred way to carry, spares/tools/phone/money/keys when you are out on your roadbike, I hardly see you have anything with you?
I have a vintage 80’s Nuovo Racing Bianchi.... 6 speed down tube shifters, should I or is it possible to upgrade to 11 speed set up??? Please pick me.... Love the Vlogs!!!
There are plenty of options at various price points for bike fits, how do you decide which 'system' is best and which to use, what is the difference between say a £250 Retul fit and a bloke who uses a ruler in a LBS for £30? Could be good to go to different bike fitters ask for a fit and look at resulting variation? - This may already exist?
What are the best cycling destinations in North America? I'm envious of your proximity to Spain and France. But as a Canadian, and restricted from long flights for health reasons, I'd appreciate it I'd you reviews destinations "over the pond."
I’m in my mid 50s. Been cycling a little over 2 years and I’m finally ready to buy my first real road bike (yes, I’ve been riding a Schwinn). Some bikes come standard with 50/34, but more and more come with 52/36. I appreciate your recent video on this. However, I have no idea which to choose. I’m only 5’4”, so I can’t get shops to order more than one bike before I make a choice. Any advice you can offer will be appreciated. Cheers.
Great vid as always Ollie! Question I have is what’s the best thing to try and improve in the minefield that is cycling performance? FTP? Vo2 max? Power output? Average mph? As we all are I’m sure, I’m super keen to improve but get lost in what to focus on first .... thanks 👍🏼,
Out of interest is there a reason you put the rear and front wheels around the way you did? In my mind it would make more sense to put the rear wheel in the deeper recess to account for the cassette, but I've never travelled with a bike box so not sure if I'm missing something?
Hey Oli ! I know this is quite an old topic but I wanted to know if it’s worth getting pro bikes which are put up for sale . I am really tempted to get myself the Movistar Canyon CF 2015 which is being put up for sale in the Canyon website but a little concerned on the longevity on the cycle and it’s components itself . ESPECIALLY THE BATTERY WHICH IS EXTERNALLY FIXED TO THE FRAME. Say if I purchase it can I somehow mount it into the frame ? Or just letting it be as it is wouldn’t damage it from the elements outdoors? Or may be a review on such bikes which are being sold ?It would be great if Cycling Weekly could do a Video on it .
would you suggest bubblewrap, towel or foam for wrapping handlebars in the bike box and would you use additional padding/protection in the bike box? belt and braces approach
Oliver Bridgewood Oli - that’s not quite correct - the whole fuselage is pressurised including the hold. “Pressurization systems are designed to keep the interior cabin pressure between 12 and 11 psi at cruise altitude. On a typical flight, as the aircraft climbs to 36,000 feet, the interior of the plane “climbs” to between 6000-8000 feet”
They recommend deflating tyres completely but in fact the pressure changes are not so great as to need this. Just don’t leave them fully inflated at 8 bar
Hi Ollie, I commute 35 miles each way to work and endure the worst our English weather has to throw at a cyclist. My biggest challenge is dealing with wet feet. No overshoes I have can cut it, dedicated winter shoes still let in water through the ankle. Wet shoes on the commute home is really depressing so any ideas on the best solution?
Question. I have been cycling for 1 year and would like to ride in Mallorca, Tenerife next year. Is it common to join a cycling holiday group on my own. What options could you suggest? As it will be my first biking holiday abroad
Mate what will it take for you to come to Australia 🇦🇺 to do a blog? It will also be a good test for your Velobox. For all you know the journey may straighten the bent wheel. Hope to see you down under😊.
Awesome piece, 'Riding with heroes and legends' should be a feature, 'Pro Cyclists on bikes getting coffee with Ollie' I loved the outtakes, we need to see more of those please. My question: Have there been any scientific studies done to see if a beard or the pro stubble look both you and Sir Fabian Cancellara are modelling are more, or less aero? Surly the Scott bike guys or Simon Smart will have some data ;) at east I didn't ask if a ginger beard is faster.
Have you taken off your power meter and found a difference in performance? I feel too many riders are staring at the head unit when riding and they seem to be slower than they used to be.
Oliver, the reason people stare 👀 at you at the airport is not the size of your luggage, it’s the colour. Thanks for the tips. Will remember the brand, as next bike might be a disc model.
My question: Since I've started getting stronger (still not that strong), I'm finding that my quads and calves almost never hurt any more when riding, but my Hamstrings absolutely kill during a hard effort. How do I make it stop? Answers on a postcard (or ice pack).
Ollie, I have a velodrome taster session in a few weeks what sort of training should I be doing to get the most out of the day? Non cycling question, where did you get your jacket from? Cheers lad!
In the recent past Garmin has released the 130 and IQ2 has announced the kickstarter for their power meter. If a Garmin 130 was used with a dual sided IQ2 power meter, what would be the best way to calculate FTP? and/or set up a training plan?
Hi, another great video Ollie. I was wondering on my new bike does it make a difference whether I use Finish line dry lube vs WD-40 dry lube or Muc-Off dry lube. I'm mainly interested in performance and maintaining a healthy drivetrain. I dont want to put a lube that will wear the drivetrain prematurely. Thank you.
I think was a totally amazing and informing vid. As one looking to travel with my "Pride & Joy" soon, I too am looking for a bike box/bag to travel safely with to protect my investment(s). Thanks for the information as well the footage, it truly has been inspirational. #critwhit
I'd love to travel with my bike but packing it in the box and leaving it in the hands of the airport staff worries me. Since you guys travel a lot with the bikes, how often does the bike get damaged from the travel?
Putting the stem, spacers, screws and any other small objects in the bottles is a great tip I've learnt from travelling.
like it
Michael Raymond how do you put screws in a bottle cage?
not in the cage... but in the bottle; just add water and mix the screws and spacers together itll be a tasty treat.
Do you drink that before you ride or during ?
Tips - loosely wrap a towel around the handle bars - can be used to wipe down frame after rides at destination. Also, secure or protect chain so it doesn’t flop around and damage the chain-stay whilst in transit
Was searching for a box compatible with my disc brake bike. Didn't find any and ended up with the scicon 3.0. that's a great bag I have to say albeit it's a soft case not a hard box but it saves the process of removing handle bar and seatpost.
Great vid, thanks! One thing worth mentioning is you don't have to let air out of your tires. Cargo holds in planes are pressurized and many people think you have to let the air out of your tires.
This show is much better when there's Competition Time at the end. And surely I grin. Thanks, Ollie, for all the tips, very good ones from a seasoned traveler. And maybe a good name for your bag would be the Bike Barney.
Best bike box packing video ive ever seen. You should do more in-depth traveling tip videos such as how to pack a bjke in a car or even those cheap folding bike bags
Absolutely right about the Airport glares!
Great video Ollie - one of the best, if not the best on bike packing.
I have a Bikebox Alan along with a road bike with discs and thru axles. I did not want to risk taking the disc rotors off. My solution was to thoroughly wrap the disc rotors in bubble wrap before putting my wheels in padded wheel bags. I put the wheel bags into the Bikebox Alan using the same allocation for the front and rear wheels but with the rotors facing inwards. The only downside was that I could not use the crush pole. This was not an issue for me as Scicon make similar hard case bikeboxes without a crush pole. The Bikebox Alan survived handling at a number of international and local airports without any mishap.
Put bolts, clamps, tools and other small object in a plastic bag. Put it in a bottle, top with bobble wrap. Put the bottle in the cage. On many bikes it is possible to unscrew the rear mek, and strap it inside the frame, to get enough free chain take the chain of the chainrings and lave it close to the frame. Wrap some bobble wrap around the loose chain.
Great videos as I am thinking of getting a bike box. Also good as it explains options for thru axles and hydraulic disc brakes. Like the point about anti crush bar not being replaced by customs. Was going for a bike box Alan may go for the velovault now thanks
If I had a pound for every time you said "faff" I'd be able to afford that bike, the box and the holiday! 😂
Could you do a feature on renting a bike while overseas
Good tips, travelling this summer! Can't wait!
hi Ollie
great show ! i have some ideas for you. not sure they are all good but here they are.
1. for saddle height; before removing the seatpost move a rear light clamp into position over the clamp, nice and snug. when you go to rebuild, simply push saddle/seatpost back until you hit the clamp.
2. getting the wires back out is easy. go to your local hardware store and buy a retractable pen sized magnet. it is about a valve extender size in diameter, as short as a pen but extends far enough to touch bottom. unless the cable is not made of metal, the magnet will let you pull it out with ease
3. remove the rear mech, bubble wrap it and zip tie it to the frame ( also bubble wrapped, of course
4. remove chain, bring a new one, keep the old one as a spare in carry on
as a side comment, i think bike boxes with hinges are a bad idea. flight cases come in a style with a removable top. this means perfect alignment every assembly plus the ability to build protective rods that are fixed inside box and lid, and mate up. also, why not build a box that has something better than a rod... a rib cage !
lastly, the wheels should be removable . not exactly an engineering challenge there...
Nice to see the wallybike has its own Wally traveling bag. Enjoyed the video and found it quite informative. I agree hard cases are best. Thanks Ollie. :)
I wish you did this vlog last week! I've moved to Canada and just flown back to the UK and traveled with my bike for the first time to ride with my mates, I was not prepared for the airport stares! I got comments such as "That's a big suitcase" "Why's he taking so many clothes?"
Got a lingering rash. What should i do?
Oh no!! Is it wheelie bad?😉😂
Stop taking random strangers home.
Use chamois cream 😂
Sounds fatal. Can I have your bike?
i got some pretty bad chaffing after stupidly doing a 2 hour ride without chamois cream, a little bit of Penaten (Zinc Oxide cream) and i was good as new the next day.
Hi Oli, when using a tubeless set up, should you clean and remove old sealant before injecting fresh liquid or simply leave it in the tyre?
Do we need base layer for the summer and the advantage of gilet over full jacket.
what is the biggest SLT (stupid little thing) for you in cycling, eg remembering pins when you're doing a race or remembering to do your tyre pressures when you put race wheels back on or the Di2 cable taping when transporting a bike. SLTs always seem to be the things everyone forgets and have a ridiculously disproportionate effect on what you're trying to do
Any luggage case either soft or hard are not designed for use forever. And that goes for bike cases as well. It a shame about bent wheel. The surrounding plastic will crack there and near handles. Soft material and stitching will tear.
I always put my undercrackers in the bottles to help with the crush factor, can leave a fruity taste if you forget to swill them out!
I already asked this and it's already half answered (very well by your bad self), but since it's a competition I'll ask again here. Performance wise, what's best: Tubs, tubeless, latex or standard tubes? I reckon we can all guess which one it isn't. For a bonus question; tubular rim tape or glue? x
Good vid, but still not changed my mind about travelling with my bike. I'd much rather take my pedals and saddle having pre rented a bike over 'there'. I know it's more money but I'm too lazy to keep dissasembling and reassembling my bike, and I wouldn't trust it not to get broken in transit.
Jon Burnell it’s pretty similar money wise as you’ve to get a large van transfer both UK and destination side, the boxes are huge! It’s around £80 baggage cost and then around £60 to rent for a week...including the faff plus couple of pounds difference I’d rent in future
agreed ... only benefit is that if you bring your bike = it fits you perfect... no guarantee of a good fit = fiddle with the new bike or you put up with slightly imperfect fit: I think of it like going hiking with a new pair of shoes. Yes you can pick your size but until you have put 50 miles in the shoes, you won't know if the fit is perfect = uncomfortable fit may ruin a trip
Me too, I can put up with a strange bike for a week. But so far renting has been less. $150 for a week. The cost of buying an expensive box, and paying lots each flight for baggage, it would take several years to pay off.
One thing I learned from a martial artists 🥋 is anything can made into a deadly weapon. The bike pedal not yet classified as a deadly weapon can be turned into knuckles. Even a small piece of stick can be deadly weapon. If you know where to strike to hit a vital part.
How long do you think it will be before riding a 1x drivetrain in a group ride doesn't end in a full on geek gear argument?
Talkin about ... What's in the box. A few years ago I boarded the high speed train to Paris from Grenoble in mid July ... Whilst the tour was on. We were in first class :-). The female conductor was quite distressed about the size of the bag and made me move it to economy. Then she asks me what was in it !!! .. I had been in France a few weeks and just about had it with French attitude ... So my reply was that Thomas Voeckler was in the box.
Had the train not just pulled out of the station I am sure I would have been turfed off.
Me and my mate spent the rest of the journey wondering what station they would throw us off ... But we made it to Paris .... Where we then had to navigate the absolute hell of getting a taxi with a bike box.
The French.
Nice roads.
That exact Di2 wire nightmare happened to me once 😩
Should you take a few photos of the inside and outside for insurance reasons? In case the Airline loses it?
good tip! and also, i like to put a card in the box with my address etc in case it gets lost.
This year I've had the nice feeling of putting on my summer cycling kit from last year & finding it was too big after losing 10kg over the winter. What should I do with it?
The tops are wearable for now, I could always use them as more casual gear for off-roading/popping to the shops or something. But with the plan to shed ~20kg more (driven by the incentive of a Canyon Endurance with Di2) I suspect it'll be like riding in a tent when I'm done. I doubt there's much of market online for 2nd hand gear (especially bib shorts) & I doubt I'll convince any of my mates to take it off my hands as it's all XXL stuff.
It's all in good nick, so it feels a waste to just chuck it, donate it to charity perhaps?
As I am just returning to the bike after a long drawn back injury, I need to figure out ways to strengthen myself. What strength and conditioning exercises should I do, both pre/post cycle stretching and a more general separate workout. Cheers
I bought my first road bike today and planning on doing my first sportive in a few weeks what’s the best way to prepare for your first sportive ?
William Ashurst - EPO
Hi Oliver. I'm new to road cycling and my knees hurt like holy hell at the front. I have the right saddle height but could it be the cleats?.
I've ridden mtb's for donkey years but never had knee problems.
I was wondering how you attached the airline tag? The handle only has a circle hole. At least in bike box alan, the handle has a square hole that I can put the airline tag from inside box and close them together outside.
I’m really torn on this issue, going on my first cycling holiday to Mallorca this September and can’t make my mind up wether to take my own bike or just rent one. The costs are about the same by the time you’ve factored everything in, taking my bike and doing the Sa Calobra and Formentor would mean more to me but the general faff and worry of my bike getting damaged during transit puts me off. Just can’t decide!
You mentioned liking hard case bike boxes for traveling. What other features should one look for when evaluating a bike box purchase?
question about cycling: when are you supposed to be at your form peak usually in your life as a normal guy who isn't a pro and who isn't doping
Great as always!!
Haven’t had to travel by plane yet but I know it’s coming eventually.
I decided to go for the Velovault2 over the BBA after watching this video. My F10 disc fits perfectly.
This guy is just so funny.
Would you recommend Mallorca as somewhere to go for somebody travelling abroad with their bike for the first time?
I would. Its mint
Yes.
Had my handluggage searched a few weeks ago due to the peddles being in there, apperently the solid metal spindle set off the alarmbells. Never take tools not even a small allenkey in your handluggage (not allowed). Taking centrelock discs off/on without some proper tools is another reason not to fly with discs unless you have a swanky box.. I've got a question as well. What's your preferred way to carry, spares/tools/phone/money/keys when you are out on your roadbike, I hardly see you have anything with you?
Would you recommend a gym routine on top of your regular cycling in order to improve cycling ability? If so, what type of stuff should you train?
how did you all end up working for cycling weekly?
I have a vintage 80’s Nuovo Racing Bianchi.... 6 speed down tube shifters, should I or is it possible to upgrade to 11 speed set up???
Please pick me.... Love the Vlogs!!!
Ollie Weekly #30 - How to unpack a bike box?
There are plenty of options at various price points for bike fits, how do you decide which 'system' is best and which to use, what is the difference between say a £250 Retul fit and a bloke who uses a ruler in a LBS for £30?
Could be good to go to different bike fitters ask for a fit and look at resulting variation? - This may already exist?
Is it necessary to deflate the tyres somewhat to avoid increase in pressure at altitude?
What is a better upgrade - a new set of wheels or a new groupset?
What are the best cycling destinations in North America? I'm envious of your proximity to Spain and France. But as a Canadian, and restricted from long flights for health reasons, I'd appreciate it I'd you reviews destinations "over the pond."
I’m in my mid 50s. Been cycling a little over 2 years and I’m finally ready to buy my first real road bike (yes, I’ve been riding a Schwinn). Some bikes come standard with 50/34, but more and more come with 52/36. I appreciate your recent video on this. However, I have no idea which to choose. I’m only 5’4”, so I can’t get shops to order more than one bike before I make a choice. Any advice you can offer will be appreciated. Cheers.
Great vid as always Ollie! Question I have is what’s the best thing to try and improve in the minefield that is cycling performance? FTP? Vo2 max? Power output? Average mph? As we all are I’m sure, I’m super keen to improve but get lost in what to focus on first .... thanks 👍🏼,
Out of interest is there a reason you put the rear and front wheels around the way you did?
In my mind it would make more sense to put the rear wheel in the deeper recess to account for the cassette, but I've never travelled with a bike box so not sure if I'm missing something?
Should you change the pressure in your tires when flying?
Heading to majorca for the first time in October with my partner. Where would you suggest we stayed for cycling ?
Do you like having a humming rear wheel or one that runs silent and why? #BuzzingBees
Perry Hayward got to be silent surely
Hey Oli ! I know this is quite an old topic but I wanted to know if it’s worth getting pro bikes which are put up for sale . I am really tempted to get myself the Movistar Canyon CF 2015 which is being put up for sale in the Canyon website but a little concerned on the longevity on the cycle and it’s components itself . ESPECIALLY THE BATTERY WHICH IS EXTERNALLY FIXED TO THE FRAME. Say if I purchase it can I somehow mount it into the frame ? Or just letting it be as it is wouldn’t damage it from the elements outdoors? Or may be a review on such bikes which are being sold ?It would be great if Cycling Weekly could do a Video on it .
would you suggest bubblewrap, towel or foam for wrapping handlebars in the bike box and would you use additional padding/protection in the bike box? belt and braces approach
Will be flying with my bike for the first time in July. Should you deflate your tyres when packing?
yes! the hold isn't pressurised
Oliver Bridgewood thank you dude. Assumed that but wasn’t too sure. Many thanks
Oliver Bridgewood Oli - that’s not quite correct - the whole fuselage is pressurised including the hold. “Pressurization systems are designed to keep the interior cabin pressure between 12 and 11 psi at cruise altitude. On a typical flight, as the aircraft climbs to 36,000 feet, the interior of the plane “climbs” to between 6000-8000 feet”
They recommend deflating tyres completely but in fact the pressure changes are not so great as to need this. Just don’t leave them fully inflated at 8 bar
thanks for the correction Richard. Airlines still ask you to deflate tyres though so best do it!
Hi Ollie, I commute 35 miles each way to work and endure the worst our English weather has to throw at a cyclist. My biggest challenge is dealing with wet feet. No overshoes I have can cut it, dedicated winter shoes still let in water through the ankle. Wet shoes on the commute home is really depressing so any ideas on the best solution?
What should I eat right before and after a training ride in late afternoon
Now that you have had Gwyneth for a couple of weeks would you ride her for an event like the Haute Route over the Trek you used and vlogged about?
Question. I have been cycling for 1 year and would like to ride in Mallorca, Tenerife next year. Is it common to join a cycling holiday group on my own. What options could you suggest? As it will be my first biking holiday abroad
Mate what will it take for you to come to Australia 🇦🇺 to do a blog? It will also be a good test for your Velobox. For all you know the journey may straighten the bent wheel. Hope to see you down under😊.
When you were training for Project 49, what training or lifestyle change do you think had the biggest impact on your success?
There must be dozens of unwanted road books left at the end of a grand tour - what happens to them all and is there any way to get hold of one?
something silly, but what are your favorite bottles to use? i've gathered a bunch over the years and have noticed some to be much better than others
Awesome piece, 'Riding with heroes and legends' should be a feature, 'Pro Cyclists on bikes getting coffee with Ollie' I loved the outtakes, we need to see more of those please. My question: Have there been any scientific studies done to see if a beard or the pro stubble look both you and Sir Fabian Cancellara are modelling are more, or less aero? Surly the Scott bike guys or Simon Smart will have some data ;) at east I didn't ask if a ginger beard is faster.
Have you taken off your power meter and found a difference in performance? I feel too many riders are staring at the head unit when riding and they seem to be slower than they used to be.
Oliver, the reason people stare 👀 at you at the airport is not the size of your luggage, it’s the colour. Thanks for the tips. Will remember the brand, as next bike might be a disc model.
How does strava get it's power estimates?
Alvin Martin - RNG
My question: Since I've started getting stronger (still not that strong), I'm finding that my quads and calves almost never hurt any more when riding, but my Hamstrings absolutely kill during a hard effort. How do I make it stop? Answers on a postcard (or ice pack).
Ollie, I have a velodrome taster session in a few weeks what sort of training should I be doing to get the most out of the day? Non cycling question, where did you get your jacket from? Cheers lad!
High profile wheels, what is the difference if I put the higher (deeper) in front rather then the rear?
Ceramic bearings are they a worthy upgrade or just a waste of ££££ ??
Waste of money unless the inner and outer race are also ceramic.
In the recent past Garmin has released the 130 and IQ2 has announced the kickstarter for their power meter. If a Garmin 130 was used with a dual sided IQ2 power meter, what would be the best way to calculate FTP? and/or set up a training plan?
Hi, another great video Ollie. I was wondering on my new bike does it make a difference whether I use Finish line dry lube vs WD-40 dry lube or Muc-Off dry lube. I'm mainly interested in performance and maintaining a healthy drivetrain. I dont want to put a lube that will wear the drivetrain prematurely. Thank you.
What is the difference between speedplay pedals and standard look/shimano other than being hipster and double sided
Good competition, maybe a link to maker of stickers so those that don’t win can buy them
My question is I’m planning to do my first 100 mile sportive in October and how do I best prepare and train for it?
Any tips for cleaning a bike indoors on carpet? I use a mat, but always seem to get oily black clumps of dirt everywhere
My question... if you relax whilst riding, ie can you ride better because your body isn’t tense??
I'm doing the BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride in June, any tips on how to prepare the night before?
Ceramic Bearings vs Power Meter, which one is a better investment? Cheers from Brazil!
When your on the chain gang and it's your time to pull. What's an adequate time to pull??
Why did you take the air out of the tires?
I think was a totally amazing and informing vid. As one looking to travel with my "Pride & Joy" soon, I too am looking for a bike box/bag to travel safely with to protect my investment(s). Thanks for the information as well the footage, it truly has been inspirational. #critwhit
Which bike box is best for purchase in the USA?
What and who inspired you to do road cycling?
I'm new to cycling and rather unfit. What's the best way of training to get fit fast?
how did he move the rear mech with the di2 battery disconnected?
i have magic powers
the magic of you tube strikes again...I did think when clicked your fingers that something magical was gonna happen...alas nothing happened lol
What's the biggest advantage for a young rider nutrition, decent bike, fitness or race know-how ?
I think fitness
Why am I watching this during COVID season :(
I'd love to travel with my bike but packing it in the box and leaving it in the hands of the airport staff worries me. Since you guys travel a lot with the bikes, how often does the bike get damaged from the travel?
airline broke the hinges on my bike box so I can't close the bike box. Any advice going to Italy for the Giro and France tour and dauphine
What are the essential tools every cyclist should own?
How can I replecate my cleat position on a new set of shoes?
How does one come to the decision to enter a bike race rather than just cycling for fun/commuting?
What is the best way to start riding with a club? Asking for a friend >.>