Good update , I got a mongoose rader 27.5 inch tire bike with disk brakes for Christmas and switched out the gearing from a old mongoose solution mountain bike which had 8 speed freewheel instead of the 7 speed freewheel and had the shimano speed shifters and derailers and swapped the handlebars and seat and crank arms and peddles of of it and now it’s a sweat bike, it rides more smooth with the big tires on it then my Raleigh Wyoming touring bike, really liking it , happy trails and god bless
Found your channel because of my love for the bike...but thank you for showing me the warmth and beauty of Mexico. In today's political climate it is refreshing to be reminded that our southern boarder is filled with warm beautiful humans! Looking forward to more of your travels and a few of my own! Cheers!
Just found your channel and binge watched the whole Baja series. About gear, it appears you guys went without a stove. Been bikepacking for a few yrs now. I've moved to the fat bike platform because of the versatility I have with wheel sizes. I can run 26"x whatever fat, 27.5 x 3.8" and 29X3". The 29+ gets the most use but there are times (such as bikepacking Death Valley and around Lake Mead) where I'm sure happy to have fat tires! Cheers to a great channel!
Enjoy your channel. I watched this video more than a year ago and finally I have pulled the triger to get one for myself! I recently bought a Brompton but it cannot satisfy my needs to travel off road. Cant wait to birng this to the trail. Cheers
I agree, I've done two road tours, One with frame bags and another with panniers. Both Amazing but different, When i did my frame bag tour i used a hammock, it worked out great.
Check out the eagles nest outfitter I had bought a full hammock shelter systems set up with them. It was worth it, Just also make sure to have a air matt under you to keep the cool air away from you back.
Happy birthday, Ryan. Ran my first marathon, trail of course, today too. Ok, ran 35k, then limped slowly the rest of the day. Thanks for the inspiration!
You answered my questions here: sorry I did not see this before your recent video to return to Baja...I agree = the struggle with water and food in these locations. Contrast a tour like this versus going to Taiwan = can go really light + camp or credit card camp + food out of this world + beautiful scenery + tons of challenging road rides in tropical heat. Amazing job Ryan!
Amazing video! Late to the party here. Glad you finally got the 1120 back though! Yes I’ve seen the video. Thanks for sharing the guts of riding in Mexico. And the gear you had with you.
watched the whole thing in an afternoon. just ff-ing love the drone-shots. Keep on trucking the dirt man. SOOO much more fun then the tarmac. it's a bummer to hear that your rig has been stolen. hope you'll manage to get it back. It DID really fit you very well.
The Trek 1120 looks unreal! Gets great reviews from everywhere. I can't believe Trek is not bringing them to Australia! Bikepacking is going off down here and I know many people would get one.
Great follow up vid. I found your vids while researching the 1120. I have moto biked in Baja. Your drone footage is awesome. Gonna try and get back down there this year. Keep the vids coming.
What an adventure! I just finished watching this series and I have to say you've inspired me even more to try this out. I told my father that one day I'd do the baja divide but he said to not do it that they will steal my bike or worse, that many people don't come back from Mexico.
The Lucy Lights are great. I have had the tiny on/off button wear out quickly on a couple of them, or get stuck, but they are so compact and give great light and even a distress signal that you hope to never have to use.Couldn't agree more about the Mexican people, and especially in more rural areas. Wonderful, warm, helpful, and giving. I've spent a lot of time there and the only time things have gotten sketchy is when too much alcohol is flowing. But give respect and a smile and it's always returned wholeheartedly.That bike just LOOKS super cool, too.Keep on duzing, Duzer!
Cool stuff. I look forward to watching more of your Baja adventure. It's on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm. May the stars be with you.
Great video and good information Ryan! I did not realize that the Trek 1120 is suspension less and setup 1X. I assumed you had front suspension and 2X11 or something when I originally watched the videos. You just became a whole lot tougher in my book. Lucy lights are awesome. Lots of people I know have and use them for all sorts of adventures from backpacking to sailing. The awesome part is you can attach them to the top of your bike rack or backpack during the day and will have light all night long if you wanted it. Keep up the awesome work.
A sailing UA-cam channel I follow just showed a mobile (sailing) vet who does spay and neutering for free in very remote locations using a Lucy Light to provide light during surgeries. Those things are super handy.
Lol. Great video Ryan. I love my 1120. I didn’t like the rear rack ! It’s weight limit was 26 lbs. I opted for the Blackburn Outpost fat rack, 70 lb capacity. Front rack works well 15 lb capacity. I started mtb’s when they first came out, late 70’s early 80’s. Love riding and the 1120 is a beast of a bikepacker. You’d be hard prest to do better ! See my video for my upgrades
Ryan . at frame 12:00ish... why are the stars going in a circular pattern (revolving around you)? If they are a billion miles away and the earth is spinning (and you are on the equator) shouldn't they be going directly over head and disappearing over the horizon..? I could understand it if you where in northern Canada or in Antartica..
Love this trip. Thanks for the gear review. My only add would be that a light tent would have prevented that bug from biting you no? Also, could you have brought a high end water filter to cut down on the water weight?
I bring an electric razor and shave regularly on my bike tours. I have a theory why... In many places, people can perceive someone riding a bike with lots of bags and things loaded up as being homeless or a bum. But we're not (not all). A clean shaven face makes you more approachable and presentable, more susceptible to welcome gestures. On the road, 1st impression is vital.
Another great video. The lucylites are the bomb, I have a few myself. BTW, Happy early birthday!! May your next trip around the sun be filled with much more love, light, positive vibes and laughter. In celebration I am switching from the Phantom 3 to Mavic Pro. Off to Best Buy in the morning!
Only a matter of time before Trek offers to replace it for you (if they haven't already). It's least they can do for all the awesome publicity they got from your trip and review. Keep doing what you're doing!
Loved the video and thanks for the packing/equipment tips! Thanks to one of your previous videos I invested in some Showers Pass gear and it has made my winter riding sooooo much better. Keep up the great work!
What a great adventure! I'm still in school so im not close to funding trips like that, but I can drop 60 pounds this year I'll be set to live life to its fullest! I can't imagine eating 2 bean burritos in a day tho!
Hi, Mr. Duzer, my name is Tony I'm from Philly and I bought a brand new mountain bike and I saw all your videos and it made go what I want to do .....but I can't right now I have a fractured elbow and I have to wait for an awhile I've been seeing your videos and while I was watching this video the music that i was hearing I like it what is the name of the song or what type of music you put, I like it .thank you my friend, when I get a chance to make a touring bike tour I would like to meet you or maybe ride together one day
I found this channel last week. 4 months ago I had major back surgery and wanna get back into shape. I live 15 miles from work. I have a one year bike but it won't do hills. What would be a good bike I need to carry small bag for clothes and work equipment 15 to 20 lbs.
Found your channel and have been bingeing! Love it. A question I've racking the brain with that you may uniquely be able to answer: Checkpoint or 1120, possibly into a Procaliber or Stache though? I'm looking for an adventure bike, literally for riding: Tour Divide, Trans Am, Baja Divide, Arizona Trail, that kind of stuff. ... I enjoy a more road bike-ish geometry (Checkpoint) but am held up by the 700x45 max-width, although the 1120 seems so HEAVY for any kind of efficiency. ... I have an old Diamondback Overdrive (hardtail mtb) that I altered with drop bars, a rigid fork, and I really love it but it's getting so worn out I am wanting to invest in something new. ... I would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks for the time you take making your videos. I appreciate you and your channel.
If you wanna ride rough off road and single track trails, the 1120 is the way to go. The checkpoint is really only good for gravel roads, not mtn biking. happy trails!
Dude. Yes, it looks like a fun bike. But going on a tour on an unknown saddle? What were you thinking? I would not even leave the driveway without a B17. Those fit me perfectly.
Great review! I am not a mountian biker, I love the roads to much to bother with dirt. That being said I am looking forward to the bike thief beat down video!
Hello Ryan, I would like to ask you a question. I had a trek 1120 too and I think there is a problem on my frame. The problem is that chain is too close to the frame , I could say its touching. I wanted to ask you that is it normal?
Just saw your video on the Checkpoint too- could you pick one over the other for the fun factor? I know terrain matters- but watching the varied terrain you rode in both videos I am curious if you have a favorite? Thanks!
Ryan, I don't know if you'll ever see this question, but I'm wondering how the 1120 holds up on pavement. I really want to get one but with those 29s it seems like there would be a lot of resistance with a fully loaded up bike.
Steve Aranda it’s definitely not fast on pavement...unless you pump the tires up a lot. This bike is meant for off road...but you can certainly ride pavement when needed. Hope that helps
I'm liking that rack and bag combo you got on the back. What kind are they and where did you get them. They are definitely the style I'm looking for for my bike.
Great video! I have a question: did you replace the original handlebars? It looks like it comes with a more or less straight bar, but yours looks much more comfortable. Which did you install? Thanks and best wishes from the Netherlands!
HI Ryan, loved watching the videos, you are an inspiration to get out there and do it!! What drone did you take with you? I have seen lots of them but found that the smaller portable ones are very difficult to fly in a windy country. I live in the UK so it would be difficult 365 days of the year.....LOL,,,
Hmmm, I'm not sure since I've never traveled with kids...depends on how much the little one can handle being bopped around on the trails...some sections are very tame, and others are brutal
Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed being with you on your journey. SUCKS! About your bike. Oh well, they'll make more. Pack what YOU want, totally individual. People get carried away with advice(me included). Travel on.✌🏻
From watching a number of your videos, it seems like the loss of your 1120 is what lead you to Priority. If it hadn’t been stolen, would you still use it? I’m a roadie that has been heavily influenced by watching your videos. I like the fact that with the 1120, I don’t have to spend additional money buying racks for the bike, but I definitely see the goodness in the drivetrain Priority uses.
Thanks. So far so good. I noticed you have a lot of clearance with your 64 oz KleenKateen. I have the same using Salsa anything cage on the lower frame. I have 1mm clearance between the Kateen and the tire but I am using a 17.5 frame. What holder are you using?
Thanks. I have a Blackburn Cargo cage. I just tried it, but with a 64 oz Kleen Kateen and a Trek 1120 17.5 frame size, it will not clear the tire, not enough room. I will have to go a size down on the Kleen Kateen. The Salsa Anything cage clears with literally 1 mm clearance, not enough for my level of comfort.
Hi Ryan sir, this is Gopal from India sir I need a help from you, I'm 5.5 ft so which bike will be better for me, like mountain, hybrid, or road bike please suggest me thank you
I wonder how many ppl has troubles with their frames. It doesn't seem to me the most solid construction after I saw some pics of damage. (FB Trek 1120 owners)
I’m thinking of getting into some major riding I have a old giant that is getting really out of tuned fast I do a lot of pavement riding could this be the bike for me
So I took my first tour from Seattle to Chicago last summer, after watching your Transamerica trip with your girlfriend. It went amazingly well and the bes advice you gave me about gear was the electric shaver.
Ryan...Did you end up keeping the 1120? After it was recovered from the thief by your tenacious fan? I really like that bike based upon your review!!! I really want to start bike packing, and that 1120 seems like "the quintessential, purpose built bike-packing beast." So many of the "bike packing channels", seem to be so ANTI RACKS, but that seems insane, if you consider those amazing Orange 1120 racks. Fat bikes seem popular, as well, but I would imagine that their advantage is really just in the loosest sand and snow, and not worth the extra weight and drag on harder surfaces..., YES? Anyway, best of luck, and curious if the 1120 is still in your bike corral?
Crap! That is such a bummer that you had your 1120 stolen on X-Mas day! Hope that thief eats @#%&! Ryan, I'm wondering what made you choose the 1120 over the 920? I'm researching the differences between these 2 Treks and trying to decide between these 2 bikes, and compare it to other touring/adventure bikes made by Salsa, Surly, and Specialized.
the 1120 is a much different bike than the 920. The 1120 is for strictly off road, it's a beefy mtn bike, the 920 can be used on roads and gravel, but I wouldn't take it on any technical dirt trails. Hope that helps. I love them both!
Thanks, Ryan. By the way, I watched your video detailing how you got one of your bikes back - awesome! I wonder if you could advertise on Craigslist or that website that the thief was using to try to sell both of your bikes, and post a STOLEN BIKE WARNING post with pics of your 1120? It might alert to purchaser and/or his friends that the bike was stolen. Good luck getting her back!
Ryan after your trip you were sick for 5 days because of stomach issues. Do I remember this right? Was the food or water unsanitized? What could you have differently? Maybe fill up water bottle with Pepto Bismol? :) Also, being that it was colder at night- would you bring the same jacket with a tent or would you recommend a warmer jacket with a tent? Cuz there are so many down jackets out there I get dizzy reading up on all their specs. Same jacket would suffice?
you are correct! The water was sanitized, food at restaurants is a crap shoot--you just have to trust that's it's clean...which it usually is, I was just unlucky. My jacket was perfect, didn't need anything bigger. it's super light, but also warm.
G'day Ryan, Colm here from Australia. great bike review and videos of all your adventures, what a shame some arse [ass] stole it. At the moment I've got a dual suspension mountain bike [specialised camber] and a Cannondale cyclocross bike, love getting out in the wilderness and being part of nature,it's awesome. I've been thinking lately about bikepacking and love watching youtube videos of everyones adventures. "I'M IN"! Australia's got some awesome trails,national parks etc.. for BP.. unfortunately the Trek 1120 is not available in OZ and I can't seem to look past that bike. So will have to try and work out a way to get one mmm?? ! Once I'm ready I'll ride the length of the murray river first and build it up to interstate trips. I rode a mountain bike around New Zealand once [hard yakka] and drove around Australia in a land cruiser yrs ago. but BP seems like the next step. Keep riding and post your adventures and one I'll try and do some riding in the US. cheers Colm
You can't get the 1120? BUMMER!!! I'm sure you'll find something else that works, the important part is that you have the desire for adventure! Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more fun vids soon!
Hi Ryan, recently I've seen a lot of your videos and I like them. I'm a college student from China and as you know people from China mainland don't have access to UA-cam without a VPN. So I'm wondering if I can download some of your videos and upload them to my personnal channel (which is empty now) on bilibili.com. I really want to share the spirit which you're trying to spread to others to more Chinese people. I'm also going to do my first trip to Nepal this winter vacation. And welcome to take some adventures in China.😄
Good update , I got a mongoose rader 27.5 inch tire bike with disk brakes for Christmas and switched out the gearing from a old mongoose solution mountain bike which had 8 speed freewheel instead of the 7 speed freewheel and had the shimano speed shifters and derailers and swapped the handlebars and seat and crank arms and peddles of of it and now it’s a sweat bike, it rides more smooth with the big tires on it then my Raleigh Wyoming touring bike, really liking it , happy trails and god bless
awesome!! Sounds like you have the perfect adventure bike! enjoy 2018 on that sucker!
Found your channel because of my love for the bike...but thank you for showing me the warmth and beauty of Mexico. In today's political climate it is refreshing to be reminded that our southern boarder is filled with warm beautiful humans! Looking forward to more of your travels and a few of my own! Cheers!
Thanks Jeff, Mexico is a wonderful place, and it's the people I love most. Thanks for watching my videos and stay tuned for more!
Just found your channel and binge watched the whole Baja series. About gear, it appears you guys went without a stove. Been bikepacking for a few yrs now. I've moved to the fat bike platform because of the versatility I have with wheel sizes. I can run 26"x whatever fat, 27.5 x 3.8" and 29X3". The 29+ gets the most use but there are times (such as bikepacking Death Valley and around Lake Mead) where I'm sure happy to have fat tires! Cheers to a great channel!
Enjoy your channel. I watched this video more than a year ago and finally I have pulled the triger to get one for myself! I recently bought a Brompton but it cannot satisfy my needs to travel off road. Cant wait to birng this to the trail. Cheers
I agree, I've done two road tours, One with frame bags and another with panniers. Both Amazing but different, When i did my frame bag tour i used a hammock, it worked out great.
a hammock would be so nice, never tried that.
Check out the eagles nest outfitter I had bought a full hammock shelter systems set up with them. It was worth it, Just also make sure to have a air matt under you to keep the cool air away from you back.
Happy birthday, Ryan. Ran my first marathon, trail of course, today too. Ok, ran 35k, then limped slowly the rest of the day. Thanks for the inspiration!
You answered my questions here: sorry I did not see this before your recent video to return to Baja...I agree = the struggle with water and food in these locations. Contrast a tour like this versus going to Taiwan = can go really light + camp or credit card camp + food out of this world + beautiful scenery + tons of challenging road rides in tropical heat. Amazing job Ryan!
Amazing video! Late to the party here. Glad you finally got the 1120 back though! Yes I’ve seen the video. Thanks for sharing the guts of riding in Mexico. And the gear you had with you.
watched the whole thing in an afternoon. just ff-ing love the drone-shots. Keep on trucking the dirt man. SOOO much more fun then the tarmac.
it's a bummer to hear that your rig has been stolen. hope you'll manage to get it back. It DID really fit you very well.
Thanks for watching!! I just got back from riding the second half of Baja, stay tuned for those videos
You are an inspiration. Can't wait for your next adventure.
Thanks Puvan! More to come
when is the next adventure?
I actually ordered the 1120 haven’t fully payed off but I test ride the bike and it’s really comfortable
It's a sweet bike, I love it! Hope you do too! Cheers
The funny thing is dude we both have 1 of 6 bikes in the states
And I’ll send you a pic of mine when I get it
The Trek 1120 looks unreal! Gets great reviews from everywhere. I can't believe Trek is not bringing them to Australia! Bikepacking is going off down here and I know many people would get one.
Hopefully they'll get there soon!
Great follow up vid. I found your vids while researching the 1120. I have moto biked in Baja. Your drone footage is awesome. Gonna try and get back down there this year. Keep the vids coming.
thanks Blair, more vids on their way!
What an adventure! I just finished watching this series and I have to say you've inspired me even more to try this out. I told my father that one day I'd do the baja divide but he said to not do it that they will steal my bike or worse, that many people don't come back from Mexico.
Mexico is safe and beautiful. Our media paints a very scary picture, which isn't true in many cases. Hope you do it someday
The Lucy Lights are great. I have had the tiny on/off button wear out quickly on a couple of them, or get stuck, but they are so compact and give great light and even a distress signal that you hope to never have to use.Couldn't agree more about the Mexican people, and especially in more rural areas. Wonderful, warm, helpful, and giving. I've spent a lot of time there and the only time things have gotten sketchy is when too much alcohol is flowing. But give respect and a smile and it's always returned wholeheartedly.That bike just LOOKS super cool, too.Keep on duzing, Duzer!
I'll keep duzing on for sure! Thanks for watching Barry!
Cool stuff. I look forward to watching more of your Baja adventure. It's on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm. May the stars be with you.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy the rest
The Trek 1120 is my new dream bike. I want to take it to South America.
Great video and good information Ryan! I did not realize that the Trek 1120 is suspension less and setup 1X. I assumed you had front suspension and 2X11 or something when I originally watched the videos. You just became a whole lot tougher in my book. Lucy lights are awesome. Lots of people I know have and use them for all sorts of adventures from backpacking to sailing. The awesome part is you can attach them to the top of your bike rack or backpack during the day and will have light all night long if you wanted it. Keep up the awesome work.
Yeah, no suspension. Would have liked some in certain areas, ha! Thanks for watching all my videos man, hope you're loving 2018!
A sailing UA-cam channel I follow just showed a mobile (sailing) vet who does spay and neutering for free in very remote locations using a Lucy Light to provide light during surgeries. Those things are super handy.
Lol. Great video Ryan. I love my 1120. I didn’t like the rear rack ! It’s weight limit was 26 lbs. I opted for the Blackburn Outpost fat rack, 70 lb capacity. Front rack works well 15 lb capacity. I started mtb’s when they first came out, late 70’s early 80’s. Love riding and the 1120 is a beast of a bikepacker. You’d be hard prest to do better !
See my video for my upgrades
Ryan . at frame 12:00ish... why are the stars going in a circular pattern (revolving around you)? If they are a billion miles away and the earth is spinning (and you are on the equator) shouldn't they be going directly over head and disappearing over the horizon..? I could understand it if you where in northern Canada or in Antartica..
I'm not sure actually...that's straight out of the camera...I was a little confused too...maybe they were just showing off! :)
Love this trip. Thanks for the gear review. My only add would be that a light tent would have prevented that bug from biting you no? Also, could you have brought a high end water filter to cut down on the water weight?
Just bought me an 1120! Now I need to plan a trip! Yeehaw!!!!!! Love your videos 😎
Nice! Have fun!
Did you go on the trip!😁😁🚲🚲
Did you go on the trip!😁😁🚲🚲
I bring an electric razor and shave regularly on my bike tours. I have a theory why... In many places, people can perceive someone riding a bike with lots of bags and things loaded up as being homeless or a bum. But we're not (not all). A clean shaven face makes you more approachable and presentable, more susceptible to welcome gestures. On the road, 1st impression is vital.
Well said, and I totally agree!
Another great video. The lucylites are the bomb, I have a few myself. BTW, Happy early birthday!! May your next trip around the sun be filled with much more love, light, positive vibes and laughter. In celebration I am switching from the Phantom 3 to Mavic Pro. Off to Best Buy in the morning!
hope you love the Mavic, I do!! Thanks for the well wishes, I'm excited for another great year on this beautiful planet
Loved your trip to Baja, I'm interested in knowing what are the harnesses that are holding your dry bags onto the back of your Trek 1120?
Brett Clacher the harnesses come with the Trek, made especially for that rack.
That is a beautiful video...pura Vida
Great video. I was looking for videos on the Trek 1120 and found so much more. Good job!
Thanks! I love my 1120!
awesome info. I'll be riding the baja in a few weeks!
Have fun! You'll love it
Only a matter of time before Trek offers to replace it for you (if they haven't already). It's least they can do for all the awesome publicity they got from your trip and review. Keep doing what you're doing!
not sure that'll happen, but if nothing else, I got to spend 2 amazing weeks with that baby :)
2 amazing weeks indeed... video series was awesome. I think binge watched the whole series in one night... lol.
Since they're using your image on the website (trek 1120 product description) they really should.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUZER! I WISH YOU A PROSPEROUS 29TH YEAR ON THIS EARTH 😉
Thanks Nigel!!!
Loved the video and thanks for the packing/equipment tips! Thanks to one of your previous videos I invested in some Showers Pass gear and it has made my winter riding sooooo much better. Keep up the great work!
What a great adventure! I'm still in school so im not close to funding trips like that, but I can drop 60 pounds this year I'll be set to live life to its fullest! I can't imagine eating 2 bean burritos in a day tho!
You can do it! and you can TOTALLY eat beans all day :)
You got a good recipe? lol
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUZ!!!
Hi, Mr. Duzer, my name is Tony I'm from Philly and I bought a brand new mountain bike and I saw all your videos and it made go what I want to do .....but I can't right now I have a fractured elbow and I have to wait for an awhile I've been seeing your videos and while I was watching this video the music that i was hearing I like it what is the name of the song or what type of music you put, I like it .thank you my friend, when I get a chance to make a touring bike tour I would like to meet you or maybe ride together one day
I found this channel last week. 4 months ago I had major back surgery and wanna get back into shape. I live 15 miles from work. I have a one year bike but it won't do hills. What would be a good bike I need to carry small bag for clothes and work equipment 15 to 20 lbs.
One gear not year dumb autocorrect.
Any idea on how cold it got at night, did it ever get below freezing?
never close to below freezing, I don't know exactly, but around 40's, 50's
Found your channel and have been bingeing! Love it. A question I've racking the brain with that you may uniquely be able to answer: Checkpoint or 1120, possibly into a Procaliber or Stache though?
I'm looking for an adventure bike, literally for riding: Tour Divide, Trans Am, Baja Divide, Arizona Trail, that kind of stuff. ... I enjoy a more road bike-ish geometry (Checkpoint) but am held up by the 700x45 max-width, although the 1120 seems so HEAVY for any kind of efficiency. ... I have an old Diamondback Overdrive (hardtail mtb) that I altered with drop bars, a rigid fork, and I really love it but it's getting so worn out I am wanting to invest in something new. ... I would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks for the time you take making your videos. I appreciate you and your channel.
If you wanna ride rough off road and single track trails, the 1120 is the way to go. The checkpoint is really only good for gravel roads, not mtn biking. happy trails!
Do you think it's a bad thing that there is only one gear to choose from in the front?
Dude. Yes, it looks like a fun bike. But going on a tour on an unknown saddle? What were you thinking?
I would not even leave the driveway without a B17. Those fit me perfectly.
Brooks b17 or b17 flyer special, cambium c17?
Great review! I am not a mountian biker, I love the roads to much to bother with dirt. That being said I am looking forward to the bike thief beat down video!
coming soon!
Hello Ryan, I would like to ask you a question. I had a trek 1120 too and I think there is a problem on my frame. The problem is that chain is too close to the frame , I could say its touching. I wanted to ask you that is it normal?
I’ve been looking at getting some Kleen Kanteens, heard they hold up real well in the heat.
Totally bombproof!!! Loved em
Just saw your video on the Checkpoint too- could you pick one over the other for the fun factor? I know terrain matters- but watching the varied terrain you rode in both videos I am curious if you have a favorite? Thanks!
Doug Stroud fun factor ALWAYS goes to mtn biking. Always! 1120 is a fun bike, Checkpoint is a sturdy gravel machine.
Fun stuff. Is there another Trek 1120 in your future?
I'm gonna ask Santa :)
Ryan, I don't know if you'll ever see this question, but I'm wondering how the 1120 holds up on pavement. I really want to get one but with those 29s it seems like there would be a lot of resistance with a fully loaded up bike.
Steve Aranda it’s definitely not fast on pavement...unless you pump the tires up a lot. This bike is meant for off road...but you can certainly ride pavement when needed. Hope that helps
I'm liking that rack and bag combo you got on the back. What kind are they and where did you get them. They are definitely the style I'm looking for for my bike.
That rack and bag combo are proprietary to the Trek 1120
Would you consider using a dynamo hub?
Great trip and great video. Congrats !
Based on this video, ill definitely look at some Trek bicycles.
Great video! I have a question: did you replace the original handlebars? It looks like it comes with a more or less straight bar, but yours looks much more comfortable. Which did you install? Thanks and best wishes from the Netherlands!
Nope, kept the bars that it came with...they're great! I love Holland!
HI Ryan, loved watching the videos, you are an inspiration to get out there and do it!! What drone did you take with you? I have seen lots of them but found that the smaller portable ones are very difficult to fly in a windy country. I live in the UK so it would be difficult 365 days of the year.....LOL,,,
I use the DJI mavic, works great in wind too. I even flew it at high altitudes on Nepal. Thanks for watching!
Very nice video! Just makes me want to get out
Do you have any update on your bikes from the police?
They're working on it....As for me, I'm over it...onto the next thing. Thanks for asking
Ryan Van Duzer well, at the end of the day it's only a thing that you can replace.
Cool video and nice bike. Definitely no need for a 32T front ring. Easily swap to a 30T, maybe lower
Thanks for the update, bro. Would you recommend this trip for a father and a young child on a Giant Halfwheeler? Or is this too "hardcore" for kids?
Hmmm, I'm not sure since I've never traveled with kids...depends on how much the little one can handle being bopped around on the trails...some sections are very tame, and others are brutal
Ryan Van Duzer thanks for the input.
Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed being with you on your journey. SUCKS! About your bike. Oh well, they'll make more. Pack what YOU want, totally individual. People get carried away with advice(me included). Travel on.✌🏻
Thanks Kim! Sucks about the bike but you're totally right...I'll get another, and today was a beautiful day!
great video, thanks Ryan.
From watching a number of your videos, it seems like the loss of your 1120 is what lead you to Priority. If it hadn’t been stolen, would you still use it? I’m a roadie that has been heavily influenced by watching your videos. I like the fact that with the 1120, I don’t have to spend additional money buying racks for the bike, but I definitely see the goodness in the drivetrain Priority uses.
Which water bottle cages did you use for the 64 ouncers?
Blackburn
Good Review, I was waiting for this review. I ended up buying a Trek 1120. I also got a Slapbag and PineEleven shorts =)
Nice! Hope you're loving it! And enjoy the slap bag and shorts!
Thanks. So far so good. I noticed you have a lot of clearance with your 64 oz KleenKateen. I have the same using Salsa anything cage on the lower frame. I have 1mm clearance between the Kateen and the tire but I am using a 17.5 frame. What holder are you using?
please make a review vid for ur new bike
It's a Blackburn cage...not sure what it's called
Thanks. I have a Blackburn Cargo cage. I just tried it, but with a 64 oz Kleen Kateen and a Trek 1120 17.5 frame size, it will not clear the tire, not enough room. I will have to go a size down on the Kleen Kateen. The Salsa Anything cage clears with literally 1 mm clearance, not enough for my level of comfort.
Hi Ryan.v thanks for the great review. The Baja series was awesome! My question: you took the 1120 to Mexico and the
Hi Ryan sir, this is Gopal from India sir I need a help from you, I'm 5.5 ft so which bike will be better for me, like mountain, hybrid, or road bike please suggest me thank you
Do you use spd pedals and/or toe clips on other bikes? Do you recommend them?
I didn't for this ride..and it was fine, on roads I do use clips though
CANT BELIEVE YOU LIKE ORANGE !!! It’s my favorite color 😁 thanks for the video Ryan 👏🏼 enjoyed it and can’t wait to put my hands on the Trek 1120 😎
It's my fav color too!!! Did you see my helmet??
Ryan Van Duzer that’s awesome 👏🏼 yeah I saw it and I love it 😍😍
I wonder how many ppl has troubles with their frames. It doesn't seem to me the most solid construction after I saw some pics of damage. (FB Trek 1120 owners)
I’m up to ride with you on your next adventure. Just let me know and I’ll meet you in Boulder!
Nice... thanks Ryan.
Thanks!
Great channel!
Thanks Jj, subscribe for more adventures!!
That frame bag looks like a customized option. Not offered on their website... you must know people. LOL Thanks for the video!
haha, I sure do...in my first gear video, you'll see them sewing my frame bag.
subscribed in Canada :) I'm considering getting this one. now. Thnx for the review.
Thanks!! I have an entire series of using this bike in Baja if you wanna see it in action. Cheers!
i want to do this ride so badly. i probably need a new bike, since i don't have a 3+... or gears :(
I would highly recommend 3+ and some gears :)
Hi, wich is the drone you use?
in this series, the Mavic Pro
Someone else will eventually get that trek and who knows they may go on some huge bike trip
I hope so...that bike needs to be loved!
Would love to do a tour with you man!
did you get your bike back?
What brand shaver?
Braun, I should get sponsored! :)
Really, 'cause it's hard to find a decent lightweight one!
All the years a cycling and you don’t have a favorite saddle? Kinda surprised you’d start out on an untested one.
I know, it was dumb, I was too busy leading up to the adventure and just spaced it...whoops
Priority 600 or Trek 1120?
Once again, thanks for uploading this adventure. Do you have any plans on tackling The Tour Divide?
Tour divide is on the list!!! No sure when, but it'll happen
Good to see your world map on the wall has NEW ZEALAND on it!
You were brave to take just one tube on that long ass ride!
I like to play with fire :)
I say old chap, absolutely ripping, I may get one of those bicycle things for my butler.
haha, your butler will be so happy
Is it also called a stache
yep
I’m thinking of getting into some major riding I have a old giant that is getting really out of tuned fast I do a lot of pavement riding could this be the bike for me
And where's the Amazon link for that electric shaver? HAHA
haha, I should get sponsored by that shaver company!
So I took my first tour from Seattle to Chicago last summer, after watching your Transamerica trip with your girlfriend. It went amazingly well and the bes advice you gave me about gear was the electric shaver.
Ryan...Did you end up keeping the 1120? After it was recovered from the thief by your tenacious fan?
I really like that bike based upon your review!!! I really want to start bike packing, and that 1120 seems like "the quintessential, purpose built bike-packing beast." So many of the "bike packing channels", seem to be so ANTI RACKS, but that seems insane, if you consider those amazing Orange 1120 racks. Fat bikes seem popular, as well, but I would imagine that their advantage is really just in the loosest sand and snow, and not worth the extra weight and drag on harder surfaces..., YES? Anyway, best of luck, and curious if the 1120 is still in your bike corral?
Well done. Any way of getting those bikes back?
working on it...got some good leads...stay tuned
Thanks Ryan. Wondered where you were off to.
Bought a Trek 1120 also. You're right about the saddle.
haha, yeah, that saddle is the worst I've ever used
Ryan Van Duzer would you recommend a couple of brands to try ?
Thanks
Lol, if you want the sandy feel without the need to go too far, ride your bike down the street to Albuquerque... ;)
haha
Crap! That is such a bummer that you had your 1120 stolen on X-Mas day! Hope that thief eats @#%&! Ryan, I'm wondering what made you choose the 1120 over the 920? I'm researching the differences between these 2 Treks and trying to decide between these 2 bikes, and compare it to other touring/adventure bikes made by Salsa, Surly, and Specialized.
the 1120 is a much different bike than the 920. The 1120 is for strictly off road, it's a beefy mtn bike, the 920 can be used on roads and gravel, but I wouldn't take it on any technical dirt trails. Hope that helps. I love them both!
Thanks, Ryan. By the way, I watched your video detailing how you got one of your bikes back - awesome! I wonder if you could advertise on Craigslist or that website that the thief was using to try to sell both of your bikes, and post a STOLEN BIKE WARNING post with pics of your 1120? It might alert to purchaser and/or his friends that the bike was stolen. Good luck getting her back!
Ryan after your trip you were sick for 5 days because of stomach issues. Do I remember this right? Was the food or water unsanitized? What could you have differently? Maybe fill up water bottle with Pepto Bismol? :) Also, being that it was colder at night- would you bring the same jacket with a tent or would you recommend a warmer jacket with a tent? Cuz there are so many down jackets out there I get dizzy reading up on all their specs. Same jacket would suffice?
you are correct! The water was sanitized, food at restaurants is a crap shoot--you just have to trust that's it's clean...which it usually is, I was just unlucky. My jacket was perfect, didn't need anything bigger. it's super light, but also warm.
Nice men.Thank you.
G'day Ryan, Colm here from Australia. great bike review and videos of all your adventures, what a shame some arse [ass] stole it. At the moment I've got a dual suspension mountain bike [specialised camber] and a Cannondale cyclocross bike, love getting out in the wilderness and being part of nature,it's awesome. I've been thinking lately about bikepacking and love watching youtube videos of everyones adventures. "I'M IN"! Australia's got some awesome trails,national parks etc.. for BP.. unfortunately the Trek 1120 is not available in OZ and I can't seem to look past that bike. So will have to try and work out a way to get one mmm?? ! Once I'm ready I'll ride the length of the murray river first and build it up to interstate trips. I rode a mountain bike around New Zealand once [hard yakka] and drove around Australia in a land cruiser yrs ago. but BP seems like the next step. Keep riding and post your adventures and one I'll try and do some riding in the US. cheers Colm
You can't get the 1120? BUMMER!!! I'm sure you'll find something else that works, the important part is that you have the desire for adventure! Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more fun vids soon!
I need closure! How did it get stolen?
@@mondo_burrito 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sorry about the bike. And thanks for sharing.
Thanks 👍
thumbs ups love from mexico
Viva!!!
So awesome! (Greetings from Germany :-) )
Ryan why you sell your trek 1120? whyyyyyyyyyy?! 😜
did you get your bike back from the cops?
working on it
Hi Ryan, recently I've seen a lot of your videos and I like them. I'm a college student from China and as you know people from China mainland don't have access to UA-cam without a VPN. So I'm wondering if I can download some of your videos and upload them to my personnal channel (which is empty now) on bilibili.com. I really want to share the spirit which you're trying to spread to others to more Chinese people. I'm also going to do my first trip to Nepal this winter vacation. And welcome to take some adventures in China.😄
Sure man, spread the good word and send em my way, www.duzertv.com
Enjoy Nepal
Ok！ Thanks a lot！
lol you didn't get robbed in Mexico but in Colorado, sorry bro
Yep, Colorado is way more dangerous! :)
The world is upside down. Soon one travel to Mexico and get killed in a mass shooting. Weird world.