Badlands 2023 Bike Check. What I Actually Packed

[@DIY-DaddyO]

I thought i was over prepped but you take it to another level. It's true that having all the little bits and bobs weigh nothing compared to the overall system but could get you out of trouble in the middle of nowhere.

[@redauwg911]

Thank you for the video Chris, Having both the levers control shifting was brilliant.

[@ChrisHallRides]

No problem 👍

[@joffbrown]

So love that bike so wished I could or even have the bike and the money to do it, great video

[@markjthomson]

Just got me a Helium Bivvy, didn't think I'd like the pole but it is fantastic. Makes it a lot more pleasant to sleep in. And wonderfully light. I get in the bag, then put the pole up.

[@ChrisHallRides]

Yeah I wasn't too sure at first but it has been the bivvy I always choose to take. It really is brilliant and super light.

[@themoodyteam]

‘I get in the bag, then put the pole up’ Whatever floats yr boat Mark, whatever floats yr boat 😂

[@marcclish]

Love my exposure light, hurt like hell paying for it but so pleased I bought it... Great breakdown by the way.

[@ChrisHallRides]

Thank you for watching!

[@zmuzzy101]

I also have my grandad's pen knife. It's one of my prized possessions. It's a victorinox executive from the 1980s

[@ChrisHallRides]

Really lovely. It’s nice to have little things like that isn’t it?

[@zmuzzy101]

@@ChrisHallRides absolutely. It's especially nice to know I carry something with me everyday that he did too. He was an inventor and engineer who got into Cambridge uni on a scholarship. He helped build an animation wale for a Moby Dick film. Such a cool chap and miss being able to hear all his little stories. Which model is your penknife?

[@JRmntain]

I was wondering about the van also nice bike check 👍

[@ChrisHallRides]

Thanks 👍

[@CycleXplorer]

I really love that bike. Agree that the helium bivy is great, helps keep the bugs at bay 🐜

[@ChrisHallRides]

It makes such a huge difference doesn’t it?

[@PrcS-]

I like your video very much, which has both vitality and a sense of relaxation in life. Since I have been in poor health, I have not done much exercise. Watching your video makes me miss and become your supporter from today

[@ChrisHallRides]

Thank you!

[@kevinlyon9501]

Do agree with the drop bars having always ridden mtb with flat bars found the drop solution more preferable.

[@ChrisHallRides]

It works great!

[@stephangeissler7491]

Thanks for sharing and giving us an insight into your setup & gear! Very much appreciated! I am curious about one "practical thing" during the event: Is your Garmin always on (also during stops/sleeping/etc.) or do you put it into stand by?

[@jackdavis8786]

I believe he uses the solar garmin which last for ages, plus he has the dynamo for charging anything

[@ChrisHallRides]

I use a 1040 solar Garmin which lasts ages. I don’t think I actually charged it for the whole event! I actually stop and upload the ride when I stop to sleep. I don’t care if it’s separate files or anything. If you’re stopping for longer than a few hours just stop the ride, upload it and then restart when you ride again otherwise you risk it crashing for example

[@platypushatstand]

Which Exposure front light model is that? Were you using a dynamo system to power electrical devices: power bank, phone etc or were you using it for lighting?

[@ChrisHallRides]

It’s called the six pack. It’s brilliant. I used the Dynamo to charge (if needed) electricals and was also running a Dynamo light

[@fotografamos4083]

Question about that son28 dynamo: does it hold up well in very rough terrain? I'm about to build a set of dynamo wheels for my gravel bike, which I use in very rough single track (borderline mountain bike territory) and I'm questioning if the system will need much maintenance.

[@ChrisHallRides]

I have never ever had any issues with a dynamo and mountainbiking with it. I've had one on the bike for things like the silk road mountain race and atlas mountain race too.

[@MrDraich]

Another great video, Chris.Regarding luggage, when, and if at all, do you use fork bags? And if you do, what would those be,and what would go in there?

[@ChrisHallRides]

I don't often use fork bags but I have used Tailfin's options in the past. They do a suspension fork mounting system: www.tailfin.cc/category/cargo-cage-system/?v=79cba1185463 which you can use with their cargo packs. I would put light stuff in them such as clothing and sleep stuff. squidgy stuff

[@MichaW94]

Do you have a recommendation for a Dynamo light? Thinking about getting a klite or Supernova m99 dy pro. What do you think? Greetz

[@ChrisHallRides]

I’ve used several. I didn’t like the flickering with the supernova at low speeds but it’s very bright. Klite is good and easy to set up but the mounts are a bit flimsy. The exposure one is another good option and the mounts are better quality

[@MichaW94]

@@ChrisHallRides Thank you very much. I went for the M99 and it will be my first dynamo light ever. The set from the klite was a Bit more expensive and also it is hard to get some more Infos about the klite. So I hope That I won‘t be disappointed.

[@ChrisHallRides]

At the top end they’re all very good to be fair

[@simonbrown2619]

Hi Chris. On the Lazer Genesis, does the ratchet click? I bought one recently but the ratchet is smooth and sometimes loosens during a ride

[@ChrisHallRides]

It's smooth, not clicky

[@petrd1104]

Hello, thank you for the video. What was the saddle manufacturer/ type?

[@ChrisHallRides]

gebioMized Sleak Saddle bikefitkit.avln.me/c/xPZgYyMHOylp

[@themoodyteam]

Under what circumstances would you need a chain breaker AND quick-links? I’m sure there is; chain jams in the derailleur? But not so sure?

[@ncc1107]

I almost lost a pin when using a chain breaker this weekend. If I hadn't found it, I probably would have had to use a quick link to put it back together.

[@ChrisHallRides]

Exactly this. I’ve had it happen before where the chain has snapped but not on a link, so the actual links around it all became bent too. It happened years ago in Girona when I was riding on the first edition eTap. I had to break the broken links out and use a few quick links to be able to then get home. Better to have both and not need them than have only one and need both in my opinion. They weigh nothing

[@themoodyteam]

Thanks for these explanations, makes sense now 🤘

[@theoswinscow]

When are these tailfin bags actually gonna come out? I get the feeling I've been seeing the white bags on videos for ages but still no releases :)

[@jackdavis8786]

They’ve just released the fork bags that look cool

[@ChrisHallRides]

They will definitely be coming in 2024. Tailfin have been spending time refining and working out how best to provide this offering to consumers, which has taken a bit of time but theyre definitely on their way

[@ChrisHallRides]

Did you see the frame bag in the video too..?

[@theoswinscow]

They look great!

[@brunoguerra6085]

Hello Chris, many thanks for the complete setup sharing, I have a question about the handle bar and stem used, I currently have a Megamo Factory 07 of 2022 , it's a Hardtail as well, but with standard flatbar. How did you come across the stem and handlebar combo? Did you do a bikefit or had access to trying it extensively before the event? Just wondering about how it would go to change it on my setup... i do have the SRAM XX1 electronic shifting, so the levers would most likely have to be SRAM. But do let me know about the change process and fitting, much appreciated.

[@ChrisHallRides]

I have been using this setup for probably 4 months before doing Badlands. Have a watch back on some of my previous videos from Sri Lanka for example which was the first trip I did with the bike, but I also used it out in Austria too. To accommodate the reach of the drop bars you will need to go with a shorter stem. I work closely with a bike fitter to work out exactly what would work best and I'd say that would be the best way to start if you want to do something similar.

[@huntos83]

Any indication from Tailfin of if/when this seat pack might be available?

[@ChrisHallRides]

Still prototyping. They don’t rush products with the aim to make them the best available

[@huntos83]

@@ChrisHallRides ok cheers, so I’m assuming not likely in the next few months? I currently have a Restrap race seat pack and need something just a touch bigger for some ultra races this summer. Really like the tailfin products, especially their mounting systems which are so much better than the straps and Velcro of other brands

[@ncc1107]

Must… resist… urge… to buy… all those… bags…

[@ChrisHallRides]

👀😂

[@OGillo2001]

What happened to the Tailfin rear rack please?

[@ChrisHallRides]

They’re still available and still a fantastic product. I was just testing a prototype as I wanted something smaller in size

[@oliverburke3743]

How did you get your reach sorted for the drop bars in terms of stem length etc

[@ChrisHallRides]

I used a 20mm shorter stem

[@oliverburke3743]

@@ChrisHallRides same stem height ?

[@carstenbaelkner9585]

@chrisHallRides Still haven't got it, you're riding a 120mm travel fork?

[@ChrisHallRides]

yes

[@emiliorossi1841]

Which lights are you using from silva?

[@ChrisHallRides]

Just a Silva Cross Trail 6X 600 Lumen Headtorch

[@emiliorossi1841]

@@ChrisHallRides Sorry for all the questions...how did you attach it to your helmet there only seems to be a helmet attachment for the free series only. Did you just use the strap that it comes with and put it through your helmet?

[@ChrisHallRides]

Yep just used the rubber thing that came with it and looped it through

[@andreronan1035]

Which fork is that FOX 34 or 32 ?

[@ChrisHallRides]

34

[@stevenscott7738]

What pump did you take mate.?

[@ChrisHallRides]

For this trip Schwalbe make a little one called an SOS pump

[@Andy-x3i8y]

How tall are you? I am building with a similar geo frame

[@ChrisHallRides]

184cm