Right on! Thanks for the last video before the end of the year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Nice end of year vid Dean! I’m sure 2025 will work out for you…looking forward to seeing your GDMBR video! Merry Christmas a d Happy New Year brother!

Nice, I got a feeling 2025 will be an epic year. Just curious how you found bike touring in the first place?

Cool video dean

nice video! Which model do you use for your rear Rack? I'm looking for a new one because I already had to have the original trek 1120 welded twice and it doesn't support enough weight for my liking.

Hi Dean! New sub on your channel. I also have an 1120 which I've built up as an XT and absolutely love it! Wondering if you're running 2.6 tires on your Line Pros? Also, I'm planning to do 1/2 of the GDMBR this summer as well staring in late June. I'd be curious what your start date is. Maybe we can meet up. Thanks for the info! All the best and happy holidays!

Curious when you're planning to ride the GDMBR? Summer 2025?

Just found this video AFTER having ordered a set of these bags for my own bike.. Really nice to see that I won´t have to worry about the quality of them. :) Cheers from Denmark

Did you tear your major neck muscle in those accidents? If you ever want to talk to a knowledgeable man, let me know.

I’m in the same boat. I just started a channel called Keta Cares as a way of my opening up about my PTSD. You are not alone in life. Keep strong!

Thanks! Hope your doing better today.Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New years!!❤😂🎉

Great info, I had rotator and ulnar nerve surgery both sides.. definite numb left hand elbow 10 miles in.. my bike group suggested a Jones. Looks good. Thanks for the review

Wow.... Sorry for your predicament. Devastating. Is there an update soon ?? 😊😊

Mens club Lol

Thank you so much for uploading and reviewing a Pinion bike! I have been looking at Pinion bikes as well. I know the cassette derailleur system has been proven but given it's complexity and my lack of technical skills I want something that won't break down on my when I start bikepacking. I was looking at the Viral Wanderer, it's a hell of an expensive bicycle but I think it will last me the rest of my life given it's Pinion gearbox and titanium frame. If I went with a cassette derailleur system I would go with a Bridge Bikeworks Surveyor.

I have had nothing but issues since I purchased my GoPro Hero 9 Black. I purchased it when it was first released and it has overheated, failed to record, started/stopped recording on it's own, and more. It was one of the worst purchases I've made in the past couple of years. I have literally lost what would have been incredible video footage due to my GoPro failing. In comparison, my decade old Blackberry Passport still works in every sense except for an outdated operating system. My GoPro Hero 9 Black is the first and last GoPro I will ever own. GoPro is the equivalent of a CCM bicycle.

Get well soon my friend!

Great to see that you have a fantastic time in probably the most underrated province in Canada! I have been to that exact beach just a weeks before there was a horrible storm that destroyed a lot of the surrounding environment back in 2021. Prince Edward Island is a place that I could see myself living in the future. Yes, truly friendly people and a stunning landscape. That is a really cool truck in the end of the video, and 40km is still an awesome feat. We're the same age and I'd be happy if I can get 20km out of me!

I am off work due to an injury, and again I am binge watching your channel. Thanks for taking us on this wonderful adventure!

G,Day Dean enjoyed that video mate

What's the weight limit on the frame set....looking for more mounting points then my bridge club.

How are the mezcal tires on tarmac.... I have gravelking sk+ 27.5x2.1 tires that are tubeless but looking for a wide tire for my surly BC for road touring, which can goto 2.6 to 2.8" wide tires.

Excellent summary. While two-in-one lube/degreasers are not great at *either* job, 🤨 I do use them on tour. One less bottle to carry! 😅

Thanks for all the great advice Dean! To add to the chain maintenance thing…when you have a chain replaced, chances are they (or you) may have to cut the chain down to size…ask the mechanic for the rest of the chain/keep what’s left when you size your own chain and keep it in your kit…which will of course ensure you have the right chain if you have to replace a few links on the road! cheers!!

The only thing I've learned over the years is keep it simple. I use toilet brush and dish washing liquid to clean my drive system. Making it simple means I do it regularly.. enjoy your video be safe

Trail Magic!

Are you still using your GoPro Hero 7 or are you filming exclusively on the GoPro Hero 9? The footage looks excellent, better than your previous videos. I use my GoPro Hero 9 for most of my work filming at 4K60FPS but it is so damn unreliable I tend to use my mobile, a Sony Xperia 1 IV. Either way it has been a great video!

I wish you trail magic on and off the trail, where ever you go my friend!

Good advice BUT did 8,000 kms thru india, nepal and sri lanka< ONLY cleaned my chain with a rag and added lube once a week> to may videos overdo keeping ur bike parts clean But thats just me

Hi Dean, what do you think about the Muc-Off MCF All Weather Lube 120ml please Dean? Always enjoy your Informative Videos. thank you from Australia

Great video!!! And excellent advice. We clean our chain with two dollar store toothbrushes. Since we ride together, one rubs the toothbrushes on the chain while the other pours the soap solution and turns the chain. Ya, ideally one should clean the chain every night on tour, but we usually are so tired at the end of the day that is is done every other day. Cheers!

Another informative and useful video, thanks.

Great advices as always.Thank you

I like to watch your videos in a linear fashion but I just viewed your video about your mental health challenges. I wish you the best my friend.

Thank you for your video. I appreciate all your helpful knowledge. Hello from Miami Florida USA.

It takes an incredible amount of courage to open up yourself to the world and ask for help. I wish you the best my friend, and may you find trail magic on and off the trails.

White lightning "clean ride" chain lube and you can bag the chain cleaner and you really just have to use the chain lube once every few days or so.. i use it once ever 180miles. 🚲 safe travels.

I have a 11L trunk bag on my MIK rack and during a ride this fall, I had two metal water bottles in it so it was quite weighed down. This caused the rack and bag to rattle on a rough trail. I’m considering getting this bag and hope it doesn’t do the same.

I know this video is a few years old but as you know I just discovered your channel. I'm happy to see you enjoying my home province. Cape Breton is absolutely stunning. It is so cool when you run into other bikepackers as well. Keep chasing trail magic!

The Relive App looked awesome. Thanks for sharing your experiences! I love Cape Breton!

Subscribing now as a fellow 1120 owner. This bike did not fail, Trek failed this bike by not promoting it enough. I love mine

Looks like all the essentials!

Thanks for info Master

To expensive and to heavy. This is a very poor value and likely not the last Trek bike to be discontinued. Trek, like Studebaker has seen better days.

There are more such bikes hanging fron garage ceilings in North America than nearly all other bikes combined.

what front rack is that?

The best gear is what you have and use…

I noticed the same quirks when looking at one in store so I purchased the style with the expanding drop down side panniers and regular non roll top opening. Fingers crossed .

I use the colman french press that you can cook in that way it cuts down the steep time.