Good price! Us Americans need to cycle more n park our vehicles more! Like the Michigan flag👍
@SidwellAdventuresКүн бұрын
@@sarahreding791 I agree!
@JaredJosephRogers4 күн бұрын
Great video man! Excited to keep following along in your adventures!
@SidwellAdventures4 күн бұрын
Thanks I appreciate it!
@isaacsanchez14036 күн бұрын
In my case, since 2018 if the product doesn't have USB-C I don't buy it, or if posible I replace the cables, like in old hard drives. Other thing is, if a product has USB-A ports also I don't buy it, I don't have anything with that port, I wouldn't use it, wasted space in my case.
@SidwellAdventures6 күн бұрын
@@isaacsanchez1403 Did you have an iPhone or Android until the 15 came out?
@SidwellAdventures6 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I was in highschool/College and I got what was given 🤷♂
@diogoalmeidavisuals7 күн бұрын
-USB-C has been out for 10 years. -There are USB-C to USB-A adapters available for 3 bucks, you don't need the Apple one. -Most wireless mice can pair via Bluetooth as a higher latency alternative to a dongle. -More versatile and adaptable ports are a better option than committing limited real-estate and available USB controllers on the chipset to ports you could end up not using.
@SidwellAdventures7 күн бұрын
I like USB-C, but the accessories market has yet to catch up with it. USB-A hasn’t phased out totally yet. USB-C/ Bluetooth mice/ keyboards need to become affordable, and reach the same price. It’s a bigger deal for Apple’s most affordable computer. It’s about time though, you’re right, just means more money to spend annoyingly.
@luka96098 күн бұрын
No Classic USB-A is inconvenient but ultimately a good thing. It’s a bad port because it’s directional but hard to tell which way is up. USB-C is just better and should’ve replaced everything a decade ago. Nice video tho 👍🏻
@SidwellAdventures8 күн бұрын
I agree but can’t I have at least one on the back 🙏
@ShoutingMeatball11 күн бұрын
The ones from 2006 were dope
@richardyeh518512 күн бұрын
Are the insoles removeable? Thanks!
@SidwellAdventures12 күн бұрын
@@richardyeh5185 Yeah they are! 👍🏻
@richardyeh518512 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@andrewmole74512 күн бұрын
How would they work with mudguards (fenders)?
@SidwellAdventures12 күн бұрын
@@andrewmole745 There’s a chance they would still. I’d check the width of the fender. Even then the tire would still fit in the bottom, and the stem would still be held. Perhaps a little less stable though.
@intensityflightsimulation5216 күн бұрын
I normally wear between 8.5 and 9 best sz for me 8.5
@SidwellAdventures14 күн бұрын
Cool 👍🏻
@intensityflightsimulation5214 күн бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures 8.5 too tight what’s good recommend sz?
@SidwellAdventures14 күн бұрын
@@intensityflightsimulation52 Probably a half size or one size up 👍🏻
@intensityflightsimulation5214 күн бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures thanks for the advice
@intensityflightsimulation5214 күн бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures sz 9.5
@akelley5963Ай бұрын
Hey John, that looks like a fantastic trail. Curious about that Osmo you used with your phone. I hadn't seen one before. It appears to work quite well with the exception of a little wind noise. There are a lot of different brands on Amazon, why did you choose this one?
@SidwellAdventuresАй бұрын
Thanks for asking! It’s by a pretty reliable brand, DJI, durable, it’s got good controls, the app works well, and it was very affordable at $75. The wind noise is pretty unavoidable without a wind socked mic.
@Decisions4uАй бұрын
Great overview of these shoes. I recently switched over the Altra’s also. Overall stability and comfort won me over. I now own and use a total of 4 shoes, 3 are Altras and 1 is a New Balance (wide size for more toe box room).
@SidwellAdventuresАй бұрын
@@Decisions4u I got a second pair too. I wish I would’ve started running in these so much earlier.
@Decisions4uАй бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures I have the Altra Via Olympus 2, Torin 7 & Experience Flow and like all three. The only non Altra I have is the New Balance Fuel Cell Propel v4 wide 2E. I used to like ASICS, Adidas, Brooks, Saucony, until the Altra toe box & zero/low drop won me over.
@SidwellAdventuresАй бұрын
@@Decisions4u That’s awesome! I’ve looked into some of the faster Altras like the Escalante, I used to like Saucony’s and Nikes.
@bencle4348Ай бұрын
Love these shoes for everyday wear. Not a fan of them for running. Every pair I’ve had rip where the “sock” material meets the rubber foam at the heal. But I still buy them
@SidwellAdventuresАй бұрын
@@bencle4348 they are really comfy.
@xoxoxoxo9770Ай бұрын
Same ! But sadly I can’t find them anywhere else . I still wear the ones I got even with the heal part ripped 😂
@pingapalcomunismo8232Ай бұрын
So any suggestions about a derailer that is compatible with it ? Like I mentioned mine god bended. And the shifter is really bad . I'll upgrade brakes. But I need to take care of the derailer.
@SidwellAdventuresАй бұрын
Yeah this is the one you want that Berm Peak reccomends as an upgrade. It’s an Advent replacement, but with a clutch! www.amazon.com/microSHIFT-ADVENT-Rear-Derailleur-Medium/dp/B08615ZG9Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_3/?_encoding=UTF8&crid=10A3OOPUONCK1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KM9v_eRv9eg3g8_egO2BFwQnu_KwhWeV5vmRAj93-ZdHv5qzMPIlV_Shz3fBqSsViqioSt50xT_FOe0VGRkbtsWDS0UZJdxtSzoqFSmfDiyv_uNdy_tG-PwvZfCwWMtJBRYaWNb2A8gygKG9PPV-QnsSboSi8b0vQG_cld0iQk4kjCJoiQMryJpfY6h-0-nJAz-DZj-Tjtmfb55qFJIfyg.ZesKVoxtOm_pxtTJqC9f1od5potIIBJY2XWRANBN3vQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=microshift+advent+rear+derailleur+9+speed&qid=1726283640&sprefix=microshift+advent+rear+de%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-3&ref_=navm_hdr_signin&returnFromLogin=1
@pingapalcomunismo8232Ай бұрын
Taking of an inch of the handle bar really helps on the city. Good idea
@pingapalcomunismo8232Ай бұрын
Hi man, I got the same bike as my derailer bend a few days ago. I'm looking for an upgrade and a replacement .
@SidwellAdventuresАй бұрын
@@pingapalcomunismo8232 If you have a bad Rear Derailleur here is an Advent replacement, but with a clutch! www.amazon.com/microSHIFT-ADVENT-Rear-Derailleur-Medium/dp/B08615ZG9Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_3/?_encoding=UTF8&crid=10A3OOPUONCK1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KM9v_eRv9eg3g8_egO2BFwQnu_KwhWeV5vmRAj93-ZdHv5qzMPIlV_Shz3fBqSsViqioSt50xT_FOe0VGRkbtsWDS0UZJdxtSzoqFSmfDiyv_uNdy_tG-PwvZfCwWMtJBRYaWNb2A8gygKG9PPV-QnsSboSi8b0vQG_cld0iQk4kjCJoiQMryJpfY6h-0-nJAz-DZj-Tjtmfb55qFJIfyg.ZesKVoxtOm_pxtTJqC9f1od5potIIBJY2XWRANBN3vQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=microshift+advent+rear+derailleur+9+speed&qid=1726283640&sprefix=microshift+advent+rear+de%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-3&ref_=navm_hdr_signin&returnFromLogin=1
@kovenant72 ай бұрын
What brand bike is this your riding?
@SidwellAdventures2 ай бұрын
@@kovenant7 😂 That ol’ thing is a mid 1990s Scwhinn Traveler. I did a video all about it recently. I’ve since gotten my first adult-money bike in a Salsa Journeyer.
@missionlook2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the book recommendation. It’s a good read!
@SidwellAdventures2 ай бұрын
@@missionlook Glad you liked them!
@kerryberquist36972 ай бұрын
So much GORGEOUS produce!!!
@SidwellAdventures2 ай бұрын
@@kerryberquist3697 There’s so many good options to choose from, it’s a bit overwhelming !
@akelley59632 ай бұрын
Looks like great fun. Could you slide down that slope on a piece of cardboard?
@SidwellAdventures2 ай бұрын
I’ve heard stories of people doing just that, and using sleds to paraglide-jump down it too.
@GeorgiaMassey-jh5yn2 ай бұрын
Which zoo is that at?!
@SidwellAdventures2 ай бұрын
@@GeorgiaMassey-jh5yn John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids Michigan!
@dc_verax74562 ай бұрын
How is the monitor scaling ?
@SidwellAdventures2 ай бұрын
The monitor scales well MacOS works great!
@SphereMapLog2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, I am looking at storage options for my small apartment and this helped. Glad to see it in actual use. I wonder if there is something that can be put in the bottom of the stand to narrow the width to anyones bit tire space to prevent potential warping of the tire.
@SidwellAdventures2 ай бұрын
@@SphereMapLog I’m glad it helped! You could get adhesive backed rubber shims to narrow the tire holding channels maybe?
@karlasosa53042 ай бұрын
Very cool! was it summer? I hope it wasn't too hot
@SidwellAdventures2 ай бұрын
@@karlasosa5304 It was early in the summer, so not hot. The vast majority of the Kal-Haven is shaded by tree canopy too.
@claudioagnello4232 ай бұрын
That is indeed a beautiful stretch of river. I enjoyed your video. You may want to tell Hanna that she had her paddles upside down. I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes but a good thing to know. Keep on paddling!
@SidwellAdventures2 ай бұрын
@@claudioagnello423 Thanks! It was my favorite kayaking trip so far! Yeah I think she figured it out at some point, but I’ll check next time fore sure. 👍🏻
@scottbaylon3 ай бұрын
Need an update!
@SidwellAdventures3 ай бұрын
@@scottbaylon I got about 300 miles out of my pair. The wear was interesting, more concentrated under my big toe where I tend to land and use/put more pressure on. All wear is uneven on shoes -based on stride, but the softer foam just made it more so. It kinda evened out my stride over time. When I used a stiffer shoe it kinda messed with my stride. Overall I liked them! Hoping to get ~500 miles out of my Altra Torin 7s.
@scottbaylon3 ай бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures wow that's awesome. any knee, back or IT band pain? I put about 300 miles in a Nike Pegasus. Then tried the Torin 7's and after about 200 miles or so I got terrible IT band pain and had to stop training for my marathon. After about a 6 month break, I started listening to Born to Run while I ran. I run mostly in the Pegasus but did 13 miles one day in my Nike Zoom Fly 5's....instant knee pain when I was finished. The ironic part was I was listening to the chapter about more expensive, foamier shoes causing more injuries. Got really interested in the barefoot feel of the Nike Free, which led me to your video!
@SidwellAdventures3 ай бұрын
@@scottbaylon It’s only when I did a long run in a stiffer foamier shoe that I got some shin tendonitis. Switching to my Torin 7s was great and I’ve recovered nicely since then. It takes time for your body to adjust to a new shoe, you have to use them on easy days w slow and low milage and then work up from there.
@scottbaylon3 ай бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures thanks, I want to try the Free's out after my marathon!
@SidwellAdventures3 ай бұрын
@@scottbaylon good luck!
@WayneSmith-zx3tf3 ай бұрын
I've too many bikes and not enough room. This seems like a decent solution to that problem.
@SidwellAdventures3 ай бұрын
@@WayneSmith-zx3tf I hope it works out! I want more bikes too, but that’s probably not gunna happen for a while. 😂
@WayneSmith-zx3tf3 ай бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures Never lose hope!
@btran32243 ай бұрын
Great video. Moving into an apartment soon without a bike storage area, this drastically decreases the footprint of the bike.
@SidwellAdventures3 ай бұрын
Thanks! It definitely made a huge difference after I got these. Plus it keeps the walls from getting marked up by the tires dirt and tracks.
@akelley59633 ай бұрын
Living small does present challenges but I do like the simplicity of having less stuff.
@SidwellAdventures3 ай бұрын
@@akelley5963 Personally I agree, however my gf’s desire to have a dog and chickens and goats and frogs and turtles does not 😂I do like the freedom and flexibility of minimalism still.
@Always_Bored963 ай бұрын
Theres shark out there becareful
@SidwellAdventures3 ай бұрын
😂 and Salt too 🦈🧂
@miguelt.79973 ай бұрын
Biggest problem with this Journeyer Claris is the quick release hubs. REI had the Journeyer Sora on sale for 900 bucks which comes with Through Axles, a much better option in my opinion. Drivetrain is trash, but justified for what you're paying.
@SidwellAdventures3 ай бұрын
REI gets away with undercutting local bike shops prices with Salsa apparently. I always try to support my local bike shops best I can. I’ve been using the quick release hubs so far so I don’t totally mind it. I’m not taking it mountain biking really.
@miguelt.79973 ай бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures these days even road bikes come with TA. In my case I have extra wheelsets with TA that I can put on the Journeyer.
@SidwellAdventures3 ай бұрын
@@miguelt.7997 thats good to know 👍🏻
@bikeman1x11Ай бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures nothing wrong with qr hubs actually better than through XLES
@SidwellAdventuresАй бұрын
@@bikeman1x11 It makes it easier to stuff them in our car for sure 😂
@Always_Bored964 ай бұрын
Ur so lucky wowks😂
@SidwellAdventures3 ай бұрын
🎉🎆
@hannaletasz61194 ай бұрын
🐢
@SidwellAdventures4 ай бұрын
Me n You 🐢
@EstrellitaNegras4 ай бұрын
Nice video 🎉❤
@hannaletasz61194 ай бұрын
TURDLE
@SidwellAdventures4 ай бұрын
THE TURTLE GOES HARD 🎶🎸🥁
@cyclingdry4 ай бұрын
Great video, John 🙂👍🚲 best wishes from Belfast, UK 👍
@SidwellAdventures4 ай бұрын
That’s awesome, thanks!
@akelley59634 ай бұрын
Appears you made a good choice in the Salsa, John. Ditto on the disc brakes. I've had to change out the front pads on two of my bikes and the Trek FX3 my wife rides because of squealing. No rhyme or reason it seems to the cause but once replaced, no more noise. The Journeyer, as well as a lot of gravel bikes being sold today, are reminiscent of older touring bikes, those do-it-all workhorses of yesteryear, but with better geometry and components. Enjoy!
@SidwellAdventures4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, I just sanded the pads and rotors a bit a few days ago. That helped alot, and without having to go to a bike shop and buy new pads. I am really looking forward to bikepacking with these!
@akelley59634 ай бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures Just curious... Are your noisy pads on the front? Both of my bikes were the front pads. The FX3 I mentioned earlier was a year old used bike. The other, a new Poseidon Redwood gravel bike. I did sand the FX3's pads but after a few days they started to act up. I chose ceramic pads off Amazon. FYI
@SidwellAdventures4 ай бұрын
@@akelley5963I think it depends on how you prefer to brake. Mine was the rear because I’m right handed. Coming from rim brakes I still preferred it.
@gerardojasso92594 ай бұрын
This gives early youtube vibes and I love it
@SidwellAdventures4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it!
@kindleadventures835 ай бұрын
Not even joking when I say that I wear these while riding my Kent Trouvaille! Had a pair of Torin 5’s for 3 years and still going. I have the thirteen wide of the Torin 7’s and love them. Great running shoe! Awesome vid bro. Keep’em coming.👊
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support! 🚲👟 I like finding good gear 👊
@andrewhasaname5 ай бұрын
Are they good for mountain biking? I've been trying to find a decent pair or wide MTB shoes and the best I can find is the Adidas Five Ten.
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
@@andrewhasanameThey’re really not meant for it, they’re running shoes. Getting a good pair of MTB pedals and a flat like a converse is the better way to go, and probably cheaper too.
@andrewhasaname5 ай бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures I would if I could, my feet don't comfortably fit in converse without oversizing them.
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
@@andrewhasaname I would just make sure to get a hard sole shoe, so the pedals don’t tear up a foam soled shoe not meant for MTB.
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
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@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
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@bbalderston1255 ай бұрын
Bro language lol. KZbin gonna smack you.
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
Should be fine 😬 First time Mountain biking is challenging😂
@bbalderston1255 ай бұрын
Wow I didn't know that area is so naturally beautiful.
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
Don’t sleep on Sleeping Bear Dunes or Michigan in general 🐻🌊🌳
@tworiversworkshop61115 ай бұрын
Hi, good review thank you. At the start you say you bought the base 8Gb model, but at 5:11 you contradict yourself and say you have 16Gb. Was this a slip of the tongue?Please clarify how much ram you mac mini m2 is running. Thank you.
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
Yes it’s 8gb ram
@kellyfromiowa18495 ай бұрын
Great video. I had an old Schwinn Varsity 10 speed. It was used by both my older brothers and handed down to me. I started riding it when I was in high school in the mid 70's and rode it until I was in my 40's. I rebuilt it and added some upgrades in the early 80's eventually handing it down to my son. I'm not sure if he still has it. I rode that bike everywhere, on the road, gravel and trails. It took a beating but never let me down. I replaced many tires on it, but never had a flat no matter what terrain I rode it on. Your video brought back a lot of good memories of simpler times. Thanks for sharing.
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@akelley59635 ай бұрын
Hey, John... Don't know what your intent is with this old bike, but it sounds like it has a ton of sentimental value to you. Might want to hold off getting rid of it, just for a bit to avoid future regret. I've owned a couple bikes in my time including an '87 Schwinn Sierra mountain bike and '84 Schwinn Le Tour Luxe touring bike. Both bikes I let go and almost immediately regretted it. As there was no chance in finding the originals, I did acquire these models once again, both in exceptional shape. You can never have too many bikes. I still have my son's '86 16 inch wheel, Schwinn Jeda. He's 35 and my grandsons got to ride it too. ...and if you haven't decided on a gravel bike, yet... I suggest checking out the Poseidon Redwood. Exceptional value, it won't break your bank account.
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
Hi, I’m definitely not getting rid of it anytime soon. (It’s not really mine to get rid of anyway) At the end of the video is a sneak peak of what gravel bikes I got my girlfriend and I, and I’ll be making some videos about the research I did, and the bikes I got soon.
@haybail76185 ай бұрын
3:29 You say that it's a base model Mac mini but you just said that you have the 16GB RAM configuration. Was this a mistake? Thanks
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
It’s actually 8GB yea, no problem
@oreocarlton33435 ай бұрын
That is what is all about, the old girls needs rust treatment and a full service, make sure to give her that
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
That’s a good idea, I’ll have to do that! 🔧
@jeffreylindsay92185 ай бұрын
I have done that before its a lot of fun
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
I’m looking forward to doing it again in the future with my new bike, and my girlfriend! 🚲
@julesthoune77265 ай бұрын
What did the horse say after they tripped?
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
Oops??? 🤷🏻♂️
@hannaletasz61195 ай бұрын
knock knock ✊🏼
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
Who’s there?
@hannaletasz61195 ай бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures boooooo 👻
@SidwellAdventures5 ай бұрын
@@hannaletasz6119 booo Whooooo? 😭
@hannaletasz61195 ай бұрын
@@SidwellAdventures why the freak are you crying? you baby ☹️