Love Ritchey Bikes! I have a 50th Anny Outback. Cheers 🥂
@mokotramp10 күн бұрын
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad Excellent! A friend of mine is in the process of building a 50th anniversary! ✌️
@SeeYouUpTheRoad10 күн бұрын
@ good luck with your channel. The first 1000 subs are the hardest. Then your natural market will start coming to you.
@mokotramp10 күн бұрын
Cheers! 👍
@christophj301413 күн бұрын
That's very helpful information.....much appreciated.
@mokotramp13 күн бұрын
@@christophj3014 Glad you found it useful! ✌️
@milkbunniesАй бұрын
I got these on yesterday in one go for both. 25mm internal and it was one blast from a chamber with no soap and water used. Was genuinely surprised after reading horror stories about them.
@mokotrampАй бұрын
@@milkbunnies That's good to hear! I think these tyres generally prefer wider rims? Either that, or they've got a serious quality control issue! 🤣
@JesseCaseАй бұрын
Well done! I really liike that! That is a slick setup! Now you got me looking through my tarps seeing what I can come up with! 🤔
@mokotrampАй бұрын
@@JesseCase Thanks Jesse! That little tarp fits the Lanshan so well, it's a cracking space for cooking under and to drag your bike under in bad weather!
@1972scenicАй бұрын
I can see vintage wagons on the right.
@mokotrampАй бұрын
You can! This is Arley station, Worcs
@1972scenicАй бұрын
@ thanks
@ernolaunis2 ай бұрын
First time I got seated with sealant that dried 24h. Panaracer EXT was easy to inflate after SS.
@mokotramp2 ай бұрын
@@ernolaunis I sold mine! As soon as the air left the tyre they basically popped out the rim well. Had this happened out on the trail, it would have been impossible to reinflate it. The rim and tyre hated each other! 🤣
@camperlists70902 ай бұрын
Great combination. The extra tarp and carbon fiber poles add only a small amount of weight.
@mokotramp2 ай бұрын
@@camperlists7090 Yeah, really does work well together! 👍
@mattlast40932 ай бұрын
great ! i just bought a lanshan 1.......do you have a link to the pole for the tarp and also the tent pole? cheers !
@mokotramp2 ай бұрын
@@mattlast4093 Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! £15.29 | Naturehike New 5-SectionTrekking Pole Carbon Fiber Aluminum Alloy Folding Teleskopic Ultralight Stick Hiking Climbing Stick 2024 a.aliexpress.com/_EIuoLPr Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! £3.04 | Carbon Fiber Lamp Pole High Strength Extension Rod Black Oxidation Connector M10 Screw Diameter 12/14/16mm a.aliexpress.com/_EQNaQWv
@wordpress43732 ай бұрын
Is it 100% waterproof in heavy rain?
@mokotramp2 ай бұрын
@@wordpress4373 No, mine leaked a little...
@wordpress43732 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp Where, zipper?
@CarsandBikes2 ай бұрын
Have you checked out the OTSO Stainless Steel gravel bike?
@mokotramp2 ай бұрын
@@CarsandBikes No
@elbiomaggetti97972 ай бұрын
How far away can they see you with this light in broad daylight? Viz300 viz450?????
@mokotramp2 ай бұрын
@@elbiomaggetti9797 There's nothing between the two Viz lights, the Solas is superior in my opinion! Broad daylight on a straight road is difficult to say, but I'd be guessing a minimum of 3-400m for the Solas! The Solas is a better day time runner, it's simply too bright for nighttime use. The Viz are better at night because of their lower setting options. 👍
@elbiomaggetti97972 ай бұрын
@@mokotrampthanks for responding
@markifi3 ай бұрын
i have the mini. at first i was rather suspicious making soup out of filtered pond water, but now on certain tours i use it a lot. it just makes it so you don't necessarily have to go out of your way at the end of a long day in the saddle to find running water, you may use the obviously unhealthy water source out of sheer convenience or even be lazy. it's almost like a superpower of some sort. just be sure to backwash and sanitize the filter before any long term storage when not using the device. sanitizing the pouch and filter can be done after back-washing the filter. they recommend using a weak bleach solution; one capful of bleach per litre of water. slosh the weak bleach solution around in your pouch and run it through the filter. after sanitizing, let the filter and pouch air dry before storing in a cool/dry location away from direct sun exposure.
@mokotramp3 ай бұрын
@@markifi I back flushed it when I got back with fresh water, and the bag. With regard to storage, I've always kept stuff like my camelbak bladders in the fridge, stops bacterial growth... 👍
@markifi3 ай бұрын
i've just threaded elastic cord into mine as it never had a strap. i bought a used garmin 520 two years ago for 25 euros. the memory size is pretty limiting, but other than that it's almost a perfect device i think
@mokotramp3 ай бұрын
@@markifi I was using some bungee but it was a little thick. I actually put one of these on my phone too, quite useful, dirt cheap and stretch extremely well! The 500 series are great units!
@MrBazsi8883 ай бұрын
Lezyne Strip Drive Pro Alert 400+ ?
@mokotramp3 ай бұрын
@@MrBazsi888 Never tried one 👍
@mr.baphomet-fpv3 ай бұрын
HELLO Which fork you use for this frame?
@mokotramp3 ай бұрын
@@mr.baphomet-fpv I use the Selcof gravel fork. If you order the bike, ask Planet X to swap out the 'London Road' fork for the gravel fork. ✌️
@andrewhamilton34863 ай бұрын
I've got a medium. Was torn between M and S. Ritchey suggested sizing up and is designed to run a shorter stem. One of the best bikes I own. Running venture max bars. WCS. does make a difference. I like the colour of yours
@mokotramp3 ай бұрын
@@andrewhamilton3486 Thank you! I looked at the Venture Max but was unsure about the 'bio bump'. The Beacon has exceeded my expectations! The degree of flair on paper is ridiculous, but it works very well. The bar position does take a lot of tweaking, but once dialed in they feel great. 👍
@mueste3 ай бұрын
Great looking bike! I own the anniversary edition and absolutely adore it ❤ I have size XL, myself being 187 cm
@mokotramp3 ай бұрын
@@mueste That's the blue one? Yeah, very versatile bike. I'm currently running mine with Mavic Kyserium's on 25mm Pro One TT tyres, pretty fast and comfy on the road! ✌️
@mueste3 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp yes :)
@BrianRPaterson4 ай бұрын
Excellent. Great info. I'll give OKO a go!
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@BrianRPaterson Let us know how you get on! ✌️
@BrianRPaterson3 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp Will do. It can't be any worse than my recent experience with Stans sealant and 1.5-inch Gravel King tyres. After running butyl tubes on new tyres for 3-4 months, I tried setting them up tubeless. I was aghast to find 4 pretty small holes in one tyre and 2 or 3 in the other. None of them sealed themselves. I tried lowering the pressure and rotating the wheel to allowing the sealant to pool around the hole. No joy! I also tried plugs -- 2 worked the rest still leaked. Sad to say, the entire thing was far from magical! I've pulled the tyres and patched them ON THE INSIDE, for a permanent fix. Goodness knows how I managed to pick up so many punctures in so short a time. Or what would have happened if I'd been running tubeless with the Stans sealant, which a lot of folks say works for them. The upside is that I was running butyl tubes, which didn't seem to notice the damage. I'll try OKO and see if it makes any difference. I just ride the road -- no rough or flinty gravel -- so I'm still stunned at how hard a life my tyres seem to be living. Cheers
@dayoldtortillas93454 ай бұрын
Took too long and was way too slow to make a point. Movin' on.
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@dayoldtortillas9345 Excellent, that great to hear! 😁
@ivosevero28724 ай бұрын
Obrigado, meu ajudou bastante!
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@ivosevero2872 Most welcome! ✌️
@phil_d4 ай бұрын
Use a Bontrager tubeless rim strip. You'll add some height to the rim to help seal and rubber or rubber (plus some car mounting paste) and you'll have the perfect setup! Easy to get on the rim, easy to inflate and seals without sealant! BTW, what do you think of the SS considering there's an new 2024 version now?!
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@phil_d To be honest I sold them, they were some of the worst 'gravel tyres' I've had! I won't be buying GKs again! 😁 The way I see it, if the tyre punctures and it pops out the 'well' it's gonna give me shit trail side, especially if I'm away from home. That's what I love about the Hutchinson Tundra and Toureg I'm currently running, up with a standard pump and no sucking themselves back in when the pressure is lost! That brings me to internal rim diameter! My main wheels are 22 and 25mm internal. Too many people running wider tyres to narrow rims. They're looking on the ETRTO charts thinking it's ok to chuck a 45 on a 19 rim, it ain't! 😁
@phil_d4 ай бұрын
@mokotramp Ah, not good. The trouble I have is 650b wheels and max 45mm. Not a lot of choice other than G-One and GK 😁
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@phil_d The G One is one of the finest gravel tyres ever made, in my opinion! They're generally easy to put on, hold pressure well, good puncture protection, not too shabby on the road and not too weighty either, I use the 35 and 40s. The Teravail Rutland I've just worn out were phenomenal. I would say probably the finest all round gravel tyre on the planet, but their price is crazy! The Hutchinson Tundra are looking promising. I guess my next Trip in September will be the judge! 😑 The Hutchinson Touareg Hardskin I'm currently using are pretty grippy, but they're so taut, and crazy slow on the road. I guess you can't have everything, but the G one comes pretty close!
@richarddecredico60984 ай бұрын
STOP SHOOTING VERTICAL VIDEO YA FOOL
@phil_d4 ай бұрын
As a post script Making holes in a static tyre doesn't represent the constant dynamic loads as the hole get squashed into the road every revolution. I'd be interested to see how it fairs out on a ride. Cheers!
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@phil_d It will work the same as most other tyre sealants. What's important here is getting the viscosity correct, in order for it to flow around the tyre well, but also not diluting it to the point where it's ineffective! In my experience with many sealants, they ALL struggle with largish holes unless you stop and bring the tyre to 6 o'clock to allow for adequate plugging. So here the 'dynamic loads' are completely irrelevant! But I get where you're coming from! ✌️ I'm riding with this sealant both on and off road, so far no issues.
@phil_d4 ай бұрын
Silca was crap, IMO. Way too thin and dries incredibly quickly; it might be OK for Dylan's race day, but in everyday use it let me down more than once. OKO make milKit I believe. I use the Off Road OKO at work, however the tractor tyres only run c.30psi. So does OKO work for 70psi road tyres? I have a Slate and took it to Scotland a couple of weeks ago with G-One Allround. Got a small hole through one of the nobbles, and for a day the milKit held it. The next day on the road it let go so I had to stick in a Dynaplug which didn't altogether seal. What I like about milKit (and OKO) is that it's synthetic latex and therefore doesn't dry out and leave the inside of the tyre covered in latex. So, with a gravel size tyre you can pop off the bead, wipe the inside and slap on a patch. However, I am currently running 42mm Gravelking Slicks with tubes. On the canal tow path today the tyres/tubes held up perfectly. There's always the hope sealant works for you, but when it doesn't out on a ride, it's generally a messy affair, whatever you do to fix a hole. Tubeless bike tyres lack any real forethought and design. If you look at car tyres, you don't run sealant - yes I know it's a completely different type of tyre. A Tubeless rim strip from Mavic or Bontrager allows a perfectly airtight seal without sealant for days on end. I wonder if you could deal with a hole from the outside instead of using sealant? Something like Loctite 480 might work if you had a thin enough blunt needle to inject into the hole. Stans tyre dart seems a good idea, but it looks as though very little gets inside the but you really need a mushroom shape to pin inside...... Sorry, I've waffled!!
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@phil_d Silca has worked well for me, but you're right in what you say about drying out! Joe's and Stan's also work ok, but they're all messy, OKO on the other hand isn't messy! With regard to the psi rating of OKO, they quoted 145psi. The highest pressure I run on a 25mm road tyre is 65psi. I think most tyre sealants struggle for road bike tyres, I'm not really a fan if I'm honest. My last bike packing trip through Wales, I was running Teravail Rutland durable 47s. I picked up a split from some slate, about 7mm long. I was using Vittoria with fairy dust in, I had to stop in order for it to seal. I lost all the pressure, but thankfully not the sealant, probably due to only running 24psi. Again, tyre pressures are crucial for effective sealing, too little and it can struggle, the same for high pressures! I'm going away again in September to ride the Sarn Helen. This time a beefier tyre, Hutchinson Tundra Hardskin 45s. Too many people over rely on sealant, tougher tyres are also needed off road. It's a sacrifice in comfort, but the alternative is far worse! 😁
@phil_d4 ай бұрын
@mokotramp I am intrigued, to be honest. I've just started out on my gravel journey and the bike came with Cannondale/Panaracer slicks tucked away in a bag. Sure, grip in the wet will be rubbish, but I have no cuts or slashes from the tow path and a couple of weeks of commuting; I wonder whether that's down to the width, larger contact patch and less pressure. I was expecting at least one puncture this morning I will dispense some OKO at work and see how it feels between my fingers; always a good test!
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@phil_dI think you're spot on about the lack of punctures and running lower pressures! If you look at the dynamics, running lower pressures allows for better deformation of the tyre over objects, and less chance of penetration! As a back up when riding, I always carry a spare tube, some sealant, a dart kit and a tyre boot. When bike packing, I'll carry a spare tyre too! I think the key is using tyres that are tough enough, without sacrificing comfort, grip and speed, that's a big ask!
@lazlo25114 ай бұрын
Appreciate the advice… now money can be spent on actually entering events. You Legend mate.✔️
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@lazlo2511 Cheers matey, glad to be able to save you a few quid! 😉
@markifi4 ай бұрын
25 kilo of their "puncture free" bike specific product costs 227 euros. about 1 euro per application. cheaper than using tubes
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@markifi It's an extremely cheap alternative than using 'bike' specific sealants! Again, another big industry con! I read on a cycling forum, a cyclists saying it didn't work on his road bike tyre at 90psi? I know from personal experience that narrower, higher pressure tyres can sometimes be a bitch to seal, but this stuff has been tested up to 145psi! You gotta get the mix ratio correct!
@markifi3 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp i'm new to sealants. the shop says syncros worked much better for them compared to joe's yellow stuff that's labelled "for workshop use". anyway it's an anecdote. cyclingabout has a comprehensive test, orange sealant comes out on top, but lots of other ones are also good. i still didn't source the OKO stuff, but will do. high pressure tubeless still scares me, as the tolerances companies manufacture to still don't seem to be quite strict enough. i still use 6 bars in the road bike, that pressure would be slightly above what European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) specifies for road tubeless. these were 3 different things
@martinshreder4 ай бұрын
Great tip.
@mokotramp4 ай бұрын
@@martinshreder Cheers, hope it helps you save some wonga! 👍
@creamroller5 ай бұрын
Great bike!! How does the it ride? Is it slow/sluggish with the long chainstays? I have a Swiss Cross and I'm considering getting an Outback myself!
@mokotramp5 ай бұрын
@@creamroller Thank you! It's actually ok climbing, it's not quite as good as my Ti bike with regular length stays! I think that's probably because of the lateral compliance due to their extra length? I also use it on the road on 32 Spesh Roubaix Pro 2bliss, it's no slouch! It's a nice bike to ride on and off road! ✌️
@creamroller5 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp Got it!! Thank you so much, really helpful.
@chrisbarany3 ай бұрын
Same. I have a Swiss Cross (which I adore), and am thinking about an Outback for bikepacking and general shenanigans. I'm thinking the Outback is a bit tougher than the Swiss Cross. This is a great video. Thanks @mokotramp.
@mokotramp2 ай бұрын
@@chrisbarany Cheers Chris! Yeah, I think you'll be more than happy with it! I'm currently running mine with 25mm Schwalbe Pro One's, on my carbon 42s. It's such a nice road bike too, I'd say this is as close to a quiver killer as it gets! ✌️
@Matt-i5u5 ай бұрын
Tubeless 👎
@mokotramp5 ай бұрын
@@Matt-i5u Tubeless is brilliant, unfortunately these are not! 😄
@Matt-i5u5 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp during my long ride at summer my tubeless slowly lossing air its because sealant getting dry in short Sun don't like tubeless 😁
@Matt-i5u5 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp tubeless good for trail only 👍
@csarswatches6 ай бұрын
Nice test, how many miles have you been able to put on these tires before a puncture?
@mokotramp6 ай бұрын
Around 1500km, 1 puncture which sealed pretty quickly!
@csarswatches6 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp that's quite a lot of kms for a supossedly weak tire. Thanks for your valuable opinion!
@mokotramp6 ай бұрын
@@csarswatches There's nothing weak about this tyre imo, but your expectations have to be realistic. It's never going to be as durable, or last as long as a Pro One or a GP5000, but it's a supremely comfortable, fast grippy tyre! ✌️
@tchauish6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I couldn't put these on for tubeless and now I get to try again after 2 weeks or so. Fingers cross.
@mokotramp6 ай бұрын
Hopefully they'll be ok. Once settled, I had no problems with them! 👍
@tchauish6 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp I just could not get it settled by myself and then with a friend's help on different days. I was giving up and went to tube with it for now. With this video, i get to try again at later dates when i get can mood back. It is crazy. Panaracer need to fix this issue.
@mokotramp6 ай бұрын
@@tchauish Yes I totally agree, there really seems to be some quality control issues, the tyre appears slightly too big for the rim. I've since taken mine off and attempted to put them on a different pair of wheels. Again, so difficult to put on I've given up! My tyres are now on eBay!
@KOL6307 ай бұрын
The only thing I don’t like about all these bikes is they always mount the bottle bosses too high on the seat tube. Should be as low as possible for centre of gravity and also fitting in bike bags.
@mokotramp7 ай бұрын
You're absolutely right! Side entry and Fidlock type holders can help, but if you're running a large frame bag, extracting the bottle from the holder can be an issue. It's pretty much the same with the bottom tube! I've mounted a Fidlock bottle holder on the top tube of my Titus, that works quite well! ✌️
@KOL6307 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp glad you agree! I just don’t understand why they design it like that it makes no sense lol. It’s a nice bike though I have been obsessing with the idea of getting one. Is yours a gloss or Matt finish?
@mokotramp7 ай бұрын
@@KOL630 It's matt. The video doesn't do it any justice, it's a cracking colour in the flesh. It may look glossy in places due to the heli tape. It rides very nicely, those extra long chain stays make it pretty stable at speed off road. Certainly no slouch on the road, too! I'm pretty sure you'll love it, steel feels so good off road! ✌️
@xavarmu7 ай бұрын
The current production Viz 450 changed (downgraded) the group mode intensity to just 20 lumens, using ONLY two out of the 5 leds (the top one and the one at the bottom) WTF, @Cateye?
@mokotramp7 ай бұрын
That's ridiculous, thanks for the update! 👍 I still say the Solas 250 is the best option, it's the one I reach for in very bright conditions. The Viz family doesn't concentrate its beam as much, so appears less intense! ✌️
@Buttersdc28 ай бұрын
Love the build. Do you know your saddle hight from bb centre ? I'm between sizes also and can't make up my mind . 🤪
@mokotramp8 ай бұрын
Hey, many thanks! The saddle height is 745mm from the centre of the BB. ✌️
@user-gu4lg4ch1x8 ай бұрын
Cool old bike, looks great!
@andylewis-g4i8 ай бұрын
stuwie you look gay, what ya doing out there, you dogging again mate .. lol .... pmsl, Andy
@andylewis-g4i9 ай бұрын
i remember that day stu, you were mental to work with, couldnt get anything done with you messing around, but fun memories mate x
@jamesnarlesky462210 ай бұрын
Great point regarding English bikes not getting the respect they deserve! Have you found replacement hoods? It appears that either Dia Compe or Weinmann hoods would do the trick.
@mokotramp10 ай бұрын
Hey James...yeah I put some Dia Compe ones on. They're actually ok, certainly better than bare levers! 👍
@Tarmaccyclocross10 ай бұрын
I raced on bikes like that my favourite was a gazelle AA special in 531 with campag record still the best bike I ever had. I also rode Alan cyclocross bikes Italian aluminium bikes 👍
@mokotramp10 ай бұрын
Lovely old bikes! I don't think British bikes get the love and attention they deserve! They may not have been as fancy looking as some of the Italian frames, but they were a good solid build, and made with some of the finest steel in the world by master frame builders! Ride safe! ✌️
@andylewis-g4i10 ай бұрын
stu get in contach lost ya number and changed my number, still in same place mate xxx
@mokotramp10 ай бұрын
Will do! 👍
@andylewis-g4i9 ай бұрын
@@mokotramp good man x
@kettlechippys266810 ай бұрын
That crankset is mind blowing the gear ratio is mental. but I can't deny the chrome makes it look great 👍cool build I'd totally change the brakes first though
@mokotramp10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, the brakes ain't the best if I'm honest, but I'll leave them on. Want to try and keep it as original as I can. Plus it's a bit of a faff mounting some more calipers. ✌️
@robbyy6610 ай бұрын
I'm having exactly the same issue. Air leaking from the sidewalls. Rear tire is pretty much going flat in 24h. I spent the last three days pulling my hair out. I won't buy these again that's for sure no matter how "fast" they're.
@mokotramp10 ай бұрын
What sealant are you using?
@robbyy6610 ай бұрын
I’m using Stans sealant. Never had issues like that before. Next time maybe I’ll try Stans Race. I hope they seal in the next 2-3 weeks lol.
@mokotramp10 ай бұрын
@@robbyy66 I think I used Orange seal in the end. Some sealants are better at sealing micro holes than others. Mine are perfect now, hold air very well! Stick with it, this tyre will reward you eventually! ✌️
@rcdogmanduh444010 ай бұрын
These came on my OBED ! Sealant leaks out the side wall! Crap!
@mokotramp10 ай бұрын
After several weeks mine settled down, although the grip they offer is terrible! 😑
@NLINE7 Жыл бұрын
I was really wanting to buy a Anytone 6666 for my mobile, but I don't trust them lasting with the heat sink getting so hot. A friend of mine has one and he's complained about the heating up issue. We've noticed here lately that his quad 6 is drifting off frequency now after say 30 minutes or so of talk time. Really Anytone needs to do a recall on the heating issue, but that won't happen.
@mokotramp Жыл бұрын
Mine still works ok, although I'm only running around 7w through mine as I'm using an amp! 👍
@johnnyjacksonfreepalestine Жыл бұрын
Great video found exactly what I needed to know, especially in daytime use, I was getting a cateye 300 but the Nightrider 250 blows it out of the water even side view 5 hours is plenty on one charge for me. Thanks
@mokotramp Жыл бұрын
Hi Jonny! I'm glad you found the video useful, the NR is a fab flasher and it's the one I reach for almost every ride! Safe riding, friend! ✌️
@colinmartin2689 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I 've ordered these in error but your review has given me confidence
@mokotramp Жыл бұрын
Fear not, it's a great tyre! Make sure you put plenty of sealant in, around 60ml would be good! I've found Silca to be excellent stuff, expensive but works well! ✌️
@DDaarriiuuss Жыл бұрын
Loser
@jamesquaid2544 Жыл бұрын
Well done
@sgulp1 Жыл бұрын
I picked one of these up as an do-it-all road, gravel, singletrack, touring bike for when i visit the UK. I'm happy with it. Pros are: well made frame, great handling on road and off, comfy, compliant ride, good spec for the price, very nice looking bike. Cons: quite heavy, 21lbs, heavy wheels. Selcof seatpost is poor quality.
@mokotramp Жыл бұрын
They do represent great value when compared to other Ti offerings! Although wheels are quite heavy, they function well, and again offer good value. I also purchased some Vittoria 42 carbons, this shaved some weight off it. Yeah, the Selcof kit isn't the best! I changed mine out for a Thomson, same with the stem. Mine is currently running with full fenders, it makes for a great 'do it all' winter bike! ✌️
@Leo-gt1bx Жыл бұрын
What does the 37 front measure at is it less than 37mm?