Bicycle Camping - Bike and Gear Check

[@mylesmills3614]

Your bag and bike color coordination is a nice touch!

[@TheOutsidePerks]

Thanks!

[@elizabethazbackpackr9453]

Do you use a bike lock? Good ones seem to be SO heavy! I have one of those Kryptonite heavy chains covered with red cloth.

[@TheOutsidePerks]

I have a basic lock and cable but it is not very robust so its relatively light. Good for peace of mind for a quick dash into a store, or sleeping in a campground, but not very thief proof. Thank you for your previous comments too, much appreciated!

[@socaljoe]

Glad to see your air mattress doesn't leak 😉. Good tip on the ,meat cooking too. Travel Safe!

[@TheOutsidePerks]

Yup, Nemo replaced my leaky pad 2x but it has proven to be fragile. BA pad is a bit heavier but so far is more durable, and quite comfy. Thanks Joe!

[@elizabethazbackpackr9453]

@@TheOutsidePerks Thermarest has replaced two of my pads. One of them 3 times! Rather have one that is more durable, though, but then I'd have to actually BUY one!

[@miseyrides]

Great gear video and bike! What tripod do you carry? I’ve yet to find the perfect lightweight tripod for my travels.

[@TheOutsidePerks]

I've been using a Sirui "Travel" tripod. It's close to 2 lbs, so not exactly light but sets up quick and easy, is fairly tall, and good quality. Anything lighter seems to get stupid expensive.

[@miseyrides]

@@TheOutsidePerks Thanks for that info!

[@pedalingpete626]

Guessing your tools, spare parts and such are in the frame bag?

[@TheOutsidePerks]

@@pedalingpete626 Yes, good guess. Basic tools and a spare tube are in Frame Pack. Plus a spare Gates Belt is in a rear pannier exterior pocket, just in case.

[@bikenmike1024]

What type of camp chair are you using ?

[@TheOutsidePerks]

It is a Helinox chair, only weighs 1 lb. 👍

[@bike_fish]

Enjoyed the vid, sorry we could never work out meeting up, ill be down in a few weeks to visit mother in law

[@TheOutsidePerks]

I’m in and out of town the next few weeks, but hit me up on IG when you’re down

[@bike_fish]

@TheOutsidePerks will do, i need to do a bay area taco tour!

[@AmusedDaffodils-mz5rw]

I like how high it sits in the front wear can I buy a bike like this

[@TheOutsidePerks]

It’s a custom frame for my tall body. co-motion.com/collections/bikes/products/americano

[@FortheLoveofCycling]

Wonderful info.

[@TheOutsidePerks]

Thanks for watching!

[@josephhaddakin7095]

I commented on your video when you first switched to the tubeless almotions. Yeah, that's a bummer they won't fit on your new bike. Even tubed Schwalbes are better than anything else, in my opinion.

[@TheOutsidePerks]

I really liked the Almotions and rolled the dice with the tight chain stay clearance. A wet ride with mud accumulation during a tour last Spring deemed them too wide for my setup. ☹️

[@stevemullin1195]

Don't see your shifter for your pinion on your drop bar

[@TheOutsidePerks]

The Pinion shifter is on the drop bar. www.cxmagazine.com/2016-nahbs-highlights-comotion-low-alliance-challenge-tires-reeb/the-co-motion-divide-pinion-includes-a-twist-shifter-that-cycles-through-all-18-pinion-gears-with-no-overlap-between-the-gears-and-a-686-difference-between-the-low-and-high-a-mountain-bike-triple

[@stevemullin1195]

@TheOutsidePerks didn't realize that the shifter worked on drop bars...I've only seen then on flat or alt bars...similar to the rholoff shifter. I do love the idea of the pinion gearbox but there's so few bike brands that are making frames for them. I've looked at the priority 600x bikes that Ryan Van Duzer rides...he was doing the TD but dropped out after 600miles due to severe saddle sores. It was rainy and cold at the start and he was never able to keep his bottom dry during the race.

[@midwesturbanfarmstead]

@@stevemullin1195 Was sad for Ryan that he had to drop. I was just nodding my head watching his video. I think I'm a similar kind of rider - up for a personal challenge, not into racing. The standard grip shifter for Pinion with flat bars is made in an Ergon factory. When drop bars are spec'd on Co-Motion bikes, Co-Motion has a custom shifter made out of metal. Less a grip shifter and more a rotary dial imo. Kudos to Co-Motion on this - maybe Graham can get close-up video and comment on it in a future video. Not sure if they make it in house or have somebody do it for them. I'm really not a drop bar guy, I enjoy the Jones H-bar on my Co-Motion Divide with Pinion. But that Ergon grip shifter is the only option on flat bars for Pinion, and it needs a serious re-engineering. It has made me think twice about switching to drop bars. Very unhappy with it. Clearly the cheapest, poorly functioning component on the bike. Cannot shift with any sweat on my fingers, gloves are absolutely required. Probably won't be changed by Pinion, as they appear to be moving toward electronic shifting. Thought I'd put some of these reactions down in case anyone else considering the flat bar Pinion.