90’s bicycle geometry sucked!

Back on the bike! This is where you belong. Keep going!

Yes , you don't seem to upload much these days, sad really as you had so much to give the audience.

Would you recommend the number one bike to carry a surfboard rack?

Very cool, i have everthing already except the raft. Id imagine u spend 25%+ of ur day packing, unpacking, setting up ect? How much of a headache is it? Would also depend on the river environment i guess

HOW ABOUT THE BEST TOURING E-BIKES; BIKE THAT CAN USE REAR PANIERS AND FRONT FOK PANIERW OR BAGS?

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Thoughts on the 3T explore

Very entertaining video to watch! Gave me good old vlog vibes!

You brought the raft with you on the bike again?? That packs down small then! Nice video mate!!

Cool

Wow this is better than ask the Leylands 😊

You know why they are cheap? Because they are cheap. Poor quality, bad components. Here is my experience with my Breezer Radar: - After a few 100 km scratches and ditches on the coating - After ~3000 km the bottom bracket was worn out, replaced by a Shimano bb - Noticed the color of the bike changed, looks like the coating is not UV stable - After ~6000 km the steering head bearing was worn out, replaced by a FSA bearing - After ~9000 km the hub of the back wheel was worn out, no replacement parts available, so instead of a new hub I decided to give the bike away and get a new one with better components. Sad enough that for this amount of money the quality is so poor.

Great video. About hammock. Your trees were to far apart and your straps were at to shallow angle. Ideal distance is about 5m or so and 30 degree angle on a straps. Dont tie to too tall trees or you will feel it if a strong wind comes. Greetings from Slovenia.

Really enjoyed your video which captured a lot of experience authentically. NZ is going to be “a lot of up and down climbing” ha-ha. You’d really enjoy the South Island loop but give it 2 months and you’ll probably survive as there are no bears, snakes, poisonous spiders, crocodiles and not too many Australian’s.

Thanks mate, good to see you back on a tour again😎

Thoughts on using a road bike with a trailer? Thanks.

Great video, looked like an awesome ride. I've been to NZ once for the snow, definitely on my radar as a bikepacking destination too now.

You should have gone to the south Island much better are you on a short travel restriction and hsve to go back to work.

Love this video man!! Keep it up id love to see more videos like this.

Been running the Fuji touring disc 2022 for my first bike packing trip love it so far 🎉

You can put flat bars on any bike, right? This isn't a category in my view, but a handlebar choice.

One week? Way too short!

any carbon drives in this category? maybe in the future?

Safe travels bro

Extremely difficult to find.

The most important relationship a person can ever have, is between yourself and God. When you need a moral compass or direction in life, let it be His word that guides you. It's more important than how much money you have, what job you do, what city you live in, or who you're married to. It determines where you'll spend eternity. Mark 8:36-37, 36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? 37 Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? The words of Jesus can ease your burdens.

This is a very creative video, mind stimulating and very well put together. Thank you .

Thank you for making this video. I broke up with my partner of ten years just under 2 years ago now. I consciously made a choice to spend time with myself in order to process the emotions of the break up, and rediscover my sense of self outside of that relationship. the last 6 months have been tough though, and I feel that solitude is turning into loneliness. I do feel a sense of isolation, and the negative feelings that are associated with that. A few months ago I bought a bike with the plan to go bikepacking. I didn't really know why, but after watching this video it dawned on me that my pursuit of adventure, not only in my recent bikepacking interest, but also throughout my life where I have seeked solo adventure is a way of turning the feelings of loneliness into positive feelings of solitude. Your coin analogy is spot on though, I feel the coin flips between loneliness and soiitude, and we have to remind ourselves to flip it when we feel lonely.

You can be in relationship, not an exclusive relationship. I believe it is important to have balance in our lives. Many things are important. Our lives are made up of multiple aspects. Being happy is not just about doing one thing or another. Nothing should be neglected. Personally, I've spent too much time alone, and it hasn't always been productive. My thoughts became intrusive, and I started to sink into a dark place. It's important for me to cultivate meaningful relationships with people, as well as to engage in more intense social experiences from time to time. These interactions also bring me a lot-new perspectives, an open mind, and stimulation. They contribute to my growth. Our lives should not be superficial. This has also sparked my interest in adventure.

Hey Codey, enjoyed this video mate and can add a couple of life experiences that you're yet to realise at the age of 26. You mentioned that we are born alone, I kind of disagree to a point, unless your natural birth parents are dysfunctional, I had a marvellous coming into the world with great Parents that did everything for me, the typical linear family unit with a Younger Sister, Mum and Dad made sure we had nice Xmases and Nice holidays, just typical middle class Australian lifestyles back in the 60's and 70's and you missed out on those times where being a part of the old world of pre-war generations, but going through schools in the early 2000's it's a different world than just 30 plus years prior which was a much simpler world. You can choose to die alone or maybe that choice is made for you depending on the people, friends, relatives and family that are around you. In your short time on Earth, you've had a lot more life experiences of freedom than I had at that point of being 26 years of age as I wasn't exposed to the things you were at that point, no internet to watch KZbin videos and getting ideas. I was already married by 1995 upon having found my partner in 1990, it was a tremendous growth period for me, a whole new experience as she was Japanese and still my wife today, unfortunately no children and it's possible that I will leave this life and Earth alone. You stressed upon finding love and a partner, I think there's still an abundance of time for that Codey, Men don't truly know what they want at your age hence the reason your searching for answers now, never, ever compromise on a partner and that is one thing I didn't understand, as much as I love my wife, in many ways we are total opposites, yet it worked for us, we will celebrate our 30th Anniversary in October....but we had times we could have easily drifted away from each other and go our separate ways. I have found though, as a Man matures and goes through his life, most are ready to settle down sometime after 30 years old, still young enough to see their kids grow and flourish into the people you've helped shape them to be, I still believe Children will be the types of people that they are if they are shaped with the positive and respectful way of thinking yet proper disciplines of morals, but that's just me still being shaped between newer and much older cultural generations. But as your kids if any grow up to be adults and form their own relationships and families, your life has been extended and you should never leave this world being alone. The importance of this is when one reaches old age and his body and mind will not operate as it did half a lifetime ago, that is when you'll find yourself with little to no support or being outright lonely. It's the scourge of many elderly people when their spouses have died, and their friends have died as well and nothing to look forward to anymore. Very sad and I feel I could end up like this. I'll finish up by saying, yes I've had regrets looking back on it, i've always strived to get into a relationship, to experience that beyond all else because my parents we a strong Couple, I just wished that I did some of the stuff like you in my 20's when i was at my strongest, travel around, have my eyes opened up for me and to become more self reliant, so keep doing what you do best Codey, go and do more travel, have more experiences as these experiences will never be forgotten and will help you with your possible young family in the future to help shape a new generation, don't be in too much of a hurry to settle down like I was, go out and live your best life first. Sorry for the long passage, but I hope my insights will help you consider somethings into your future.

I'm bikepacking the gdbr next year solo, and this just hypes me up to experience a new chapter in my life! Awesome video man

My guy, every now and then you come across something that just hits. This, my friend, Hits! Thank you mate. Non Dual

Oh, Codey. I feel the same. What you were saying at the beginning resonates with me so, so much.

Such an awesome channel :) Was looking around for gravel bike options, but you offer so much more than "just" bike recommendation! Fantastic video and very thought-provoking. Greetings from Germany ✌ Still haven't found the right bike for me tho :D maybe I need to take some time off from looking into bikes and give my brain time to thought it out.

Man you taught me things just now and I'm smiling. I'm 54 and seemed like just the other day was your age with peaks and troughs. Sadly your mates start dying off and can feel like a deflated balloon, sorry not the tone I mean. I'm smiling mate and this moment is priceless. Thanks bud

Love this channel, just wish there were more regular videos. This one is superb by the way! 👍 Im a man from the UK living and travelling in Thailand and Vietnam, 46 years old, never had a long term serious relationship by choice, just never been interested in marriage or kids but the one thing i love more than anything, is being alone somewhere quiet, away from people and constant noise, and on my mountain bike just gliding along without a care in the world. 🥳 It can be difficult biking in SE Asia cause of the heat, humidity and crazy traffic but when i get away into nature or along the coast, its just a whole new feeling of happiness and joy, that cant be beat. 🥰

I'm an only child now 61 years of age..at times growing up I had a lot of people around me. Father was a jazz muso so I was always at jams and parties as a kid. Grew up and was in many many bands..also over my life had many partners. Now at my age I'm just so glad it's quite and I don't seek any new partnership s and don't really have a large friend base anymore as many died or moved on. After my mother died and after covid a lot has changed my way of thinking and I don't miss being with people.. only worry is keeping my health and what happens when I'm to old to look after myself. Being along doesn't mean being lovely.

I'll never not think that 1x is just a stupid industry pushed trend.

If someone rides for adventure, the weight of the bike becomes less important, comfort and reliability are the priority

If someone doesn't have space for a second bike, ATB is a good solution , they can be modified very easily and cheaply, and the steel frame is almost indestructible you don't have to spend money on shock absorber maintenance , ATB are great bikes that are fun to ride

I’ve owned alloy and titanium bikes, but will never own anything other than steel from here on out.

There is a warmth to a steel frame. I have loved the ride my whole life, from bmx to mtb.

I love my Surly Disc Trucker. I’m 5’11” and got the 56 cm frame with 700c wheels. Fits great.

I was not expecting to see the Muirwood. I really like that one. I have something similar but in 3x.

Uh, oh!

Great review, thanks!

Hybrid bikes lmao

Where can I buy the muirwoods in Melbourne? XL

Not sure how this old video showed up in the yuoutube feed but I watched it. The guy appears to be Australian so it is a bit odd that ge does not mention Vivente. Or Rohloff or belt drive.