Cyrusher E-bike And Powerbank: Wildcamp Scotland Adventure

Join me on an Cyrusher electric E-bike off-road biking adventure in the remote highlands of Scotland. Using a Cyrusher Ovia ebike and Bluetti AC60 and B80 weatherproof Powerbank on a custom made Pannier Rack for a battery powered off grid wild camp using induction for cooking and solar panels to charge to the ebike. My First Gravel riding adventure on s Fat Tyre UK Legal E-bike with amazing views of Sea lochs ( Loch Etive ) and mountains & Glens ( Glen Kinglass ) at sunset. A review video with a differents.
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[@jeffpollock7130]

Great video. One observation though, I think the bike seat is too low for peddling. Legs should be nearly straight at full extension. However, video very enjoyable and I like your presentation style.

[@recoveryoutdoors3009]

ebikes and forestry roads are "chefs kiss"

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I definitely agree, having started 10 years ago, working in Scotland as an outdoor instructor taking clients throughout the highlands. You never really spend time walking through endless forestry roads on plantations as it’s not that interesting. Going for an explore on e-bike in a couple hours and back again is great fun

[@thelastdruidofscotland]

In 2016, I spent 6 months with an ebike and trailer camping in the north west, I had solar, and an inverter. it would take 3-4 days of sun to charge the bike for the next 30 miles, so it suited my touring mentality, also, to charge at 2-3 amps require a large array, somewhere in the region of 150w, so around 2-3 square meters, so it helps if they are folding, and you have a decent trailer to move them and your camping supplies.

[@thelastdruidofscotland]

Everything I had was powered by 5v usb, even my laptop, and the panels came equipped with usb hubs, also, I just carried 2 spare ebike batteries, again, with usb outputs, and a 240v inverter, so no need for a large powerbank like you did, this gave me 3x20ah/3kw, enough to last days travelling and camping.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

That’s definitely sounds like an enjoyable trip with the right mentality. Would be fun to trying with a trailer and see how that effects performance of the battery

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

3kw of power was fair more than I had with my bike battery and powerbank. But yes a 2 bike battery would work better so you could charge whilst one whilst riding

[@ronlokk]

As Darwin said, "It is not the strongest or the smartest species that survive, It is the one that can adapt. No multi tool needed just a good o'l spanner. All the best.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Love it! Improvisation and adaptability are key skill sets in life

[@sanatandharma4435]

As someone who had a heart attack 18 months ago and moved from a non e touring bike to an e mountain bike, range has always been at the back of my mind, but I never even considered carrying a power bank with me! I think you are a genius!! I would probably adapt my mileage to a hotel, or lodgings for the night making sure I do not run out of charge, but I could not guarantee being at the correct mileage so I would have to plan the route! Seriously great 'review' and I love the slippers! Many thanks!

[@mickd6942]

Check out the cheap CTK 300 solar boost charger and a folding solar panel , it boosts the 12/18 volts from the panel to 24, 36, 42 , 56 volts needed for ebike and you can set the Final Cut off voltage to the full charge voltage you need .

[@1960ARC]

Have you seen videos of the guy that tried to go to Italy on a bike with just solar? Worth a watch.

[@The-D33J]

Bigger diameter tyres/wheels would mean a longer distance travelled per revolution of the tyre, they would also go up & over larger objects easier. Cool video, really enjoyed watching.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

That makes sense to me about the larger wheels. Cheers for watching!

[@1960ARC]

True! Having switched from an 11 inch wheeled scooter to a 16 inch wheeled scooter, the tyres also last a lot longer.

[@ourworldonwheels]

I really enjoyed this different kind of video mate, wild camping and going out on my bike is what eventually led me to vans and everything I’m doing now so big thumbs up for this one 👍🏼 spectacular views! I’ve made a note of your route 🤩 love the bike setup too, ingenious! please do more videos like this can’t wait for pt2… edit.. the midges!! I still swear there a project made by the MOD to keep us away from Scotland 😂 how can something so small be so brutal!haha

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you very much for watching I’m glad the different styles has been enjoyed! Was a lovely route to cycle in! I definitely agree about those midges!

[@ericb.4358]

"Cheating" my ass! I used to bike race in my 30s and 40s. Now that I'm 80 I hunt and camp on my e-mtb but still pedal and shift gears.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Hunting and camping with e-bike definitely sounds like a lot of fun

[@tonystrange7224]

Brilliant video Alex and has a keen cyclist myself I have to say there is definitely a place for e-bikes. I’ve encountered so many people who wouldn’t be out enjoying the Yorkshire dales where I live, who without an e-bike wouldn’t be out enjoying the fantastic scenery we have. Though when you said the bike weighs 34kg, I my jaw dropped. My road bike weighs 7.4kgs 😂 But it shows how good e-bikes are.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I enjoyed using the e-bike to explore. Opened up a whole new avenue to me. Definitely, but then again I don’t feel it. With the motor helping

[@noelbowerman1562]

I had to laugh at 34kgs being heavy ,I just sold my Honda ST1300 ,because it was too heavy ,320kgs .now that is heavy.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

@@noelbowerman1562 I guess it’s context , many the road cyclists go on about how their bikes are less than 7 kg or something. Heaviest bike I’ve ever been on is a Royal Enfield classic 350 in northern India. With my Inexperience, I thought that was a heavy bike.

[@jeffturner8927]

As you say, not serious but the possibilities these days with power banks etc is quite amazing. I imagine battery technology will increase and give the e-bikes a lot more range. I’d say you’d find 26 inch wheels or similar a lot more stable especially going downhill. I rode a fold up bike with 20 inch wheels, after spending all my life riding with pretty standard wheel sizes. I found the small wheels to be a bit frightening going downhill. Something to do with gyroscopic effect I think. Nice video, beautiful country. Just found the video by accident so I’ll subscribe and check out the others.

[@marjonagalliu6359]

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[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’ll take that as a compliment

[@ScrapKing73]

If you go to an establishment, I strongly recommend against this video’s advice to sneakily plug the power station in, I recommend you instead ask permission to do so (while making clear you’re a paying customer… even offer to pay extra for the hydro). People in my experience are much more cool about it if you’re up-front about your plans.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Times I have done this in the past I have been a paying customer and asked

[@ScrapKing73]

@@MispronouncedAdventures Fair enough. Perhaps I took your comment in the video too literally. :)

[@wrzlygummidge]

What a brilliant vid, nice one Alex! Even though you're not a bike dude, there's enough tech gadgetry going on to keep you geeked out. Keep 'em coming! atb

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad it was enjoyed! I’m not a bike person but I’m loving going out and exploring on a E-bike

[@WayneTheSeine]

Great video and some incredible scenery. The Bluetti addition takes it to a whole new level. At 76 years of age I just bought an e-mountain bike and the first time on it I could not quit grinning. The next day I took it to the hills in the local woods just to see if I could handle it and was thrilled to see that I could. I had not ridden a bike in 40 some odd years. I did a little exploring for an upcoming bikepacking trip. I am awaiting some bags and a new sleep system, Zyn Bivy. They are some incredible machines. There is so many ways to tweak the settings and shifting so that even an old fart like me can get out and have some fun. Thanks for sharing....it was fun going along. I subbed.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Hope you enjoy your upcoming bike packing trip. I definitely agree that E-Bikes open up a whole new type of way to explore, with a smile on your face

[@SHWELL11]

1You demonstrated so much in this video! Earneed a sub with your awesomeness, GADGETS MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER..

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you! I do love gadgets

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you! Gadget to makes thinks better!

[@eddvanlife7396]

You mentioned this adventure at Quirky. Very scenic and a very worthwhile challenge. Cycle route is perfect. When serving we called cutlery scran spanners, you have taken this to a literal level 😅

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Indeed! I had only planned it at that point! But I’m glad it worked out!

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

I really like your type of video's if this is your review video's im really looking forward to seeing your normal video's atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you enjoy. I try and do more interesting types of videos, especially for bikes

[@JR-playlists]

Larger diameter wheels go over bumps easier due to less severe angle of attack over objects. Smoother ride, a little heavier.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Makes sense to me. I’ve got a 26x4.8 at the moment

[@xmateinc]

Damn that B80 is 21 pounds. For long distance touring thats too much for one thing to weigh. Guess ill just buy a second battery. Hopefully these things will start getting lighter.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It was never meant to be a practical idea, just a silly one. realistically a second battery for the bike would been more practical. Although I wouldn’t say, it was just one thing, technically is, it’s more multipurpose. Chargers bike, powers cooking dinner, chargers kit, takes in solar. Light and seat 😂

[@xmateinc]

@@MispronouncedAdventures Im still tempted to get one of these even with the wieght, since im using a coho trailer. Plan on doing a very long ebike tour, and having the piece of mind would be nice.

[@ReviewsandTech]

Wow, very nice and powerful Ebike, and I know Bluetti makes great power stations too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences man.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thanks for watching! It was a fun trip to film

[@ReviewsandTech]

@@MispronouncedAdventures You are welcome.

[@stoatmcgroaty1586]

Cool video Chap ... I'm in the process of putting together a similar project using an ebike with a trailer .... so do you know offhand whether that Bluetti will accept charge from the solar panel while in use and running the inverter (plan being to mount a 100w panel on the trailer to charge my spare battery while riding multi day long distance routes ) .... as I was aiming for a Jackery but they just hiked their prices so I need to research alternatives .... to answer your question about wheel size 26" wheels will give you a smoother ride offroad and wider availability and choice of tubes and tyres ... but if you want to store it in a van there's the trade off there ... happy trails Chap .. look forward to part 2 :o)~

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

The solar panels are out in the next video, and many of the large power bank systems can be simultaneously charged and discharged. So yes, you could have charge coming in from Solo whilst the battery is discharging into something else. Unfortunately you can’t charge the bike whilst the bike is turned on it is purposely disabled turn the charging phase. But you could certainly use a trailer and have a solar panel on that charging the power bank as you’re going

[@stoatmcgroaty1586]

@@MispronouncedAdventures Brilliant ... I run 2 batteries so I could have one in the trailer charging while using the other .... I'm the reverse of yourself lol .... I built the bike myself and fitted an ebike kit so I know a fair bit about bikes and nothing about solar ... thanks for your help ... much appreciated

[@du7ch384]

Scottish Midges, gnats with piranha teeth

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Couldn’t agree more

[@guzz1jon]

My first time watching any of your videos - so this is my favourite! I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes one of your most watched as well. There is huge interest in ebiking these days, especially amongst the non-cyclist fringe population who are considering the ebike options available now. I'm 70: Cycled on and off since I was a boy, but never enjoyed it so much as when I got an ebike. I would have killed to have one (had they existed) when I was a boy! I like your sort of stream-of-consciousness narration too - 'I don't like cycling', 'Wheee', 'Wheeeee'! 😆

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you’ve enjoyed the video I would definitely count myself on the non-cyclist fringe population until I had to go on e-Bike and decided I quite like it for the principle of exploring not necessarily for the point of just cycling

[@norwegiangadgetman]

I always use 2" wide tires when cycling in the winter. Well, the old Nokian Extreme 296 were 2.15", but then again, they were like riding on rails. Tended to go straight ahead no matter what. Larger diameter also helps, and I use 26" rims. I think I have to go camping in Scotland sometime. Instead of going back for the camera all the time, use a drone. Place it on a nice rock or something, and when you're well past it, just use the remote to bring it to you. The midges look like what we call 'knott' here in Norway. A bl**dy nuisance. I'm upgrading my bike, and junking the old 36V/10AH Li-FePo-something battery. 4Kg with the aluminium case, and I think the flat-pack cells are swelling... Instead I'm getting 2 x 36V/10AH Li-ion packs, 2Kg each. I also got a MPPT Boost Charge Controller that can be programmed to deliver just what those batteries needs. This controller can be supplied from a 12V solar panel. I have a couple of 30W panels that I guess I could hang on the outside of the luggage to recharge the battery not currently in use. If you intend to bike or hike in the mountains, I'd really suggest that you get a tunnel tent. Those dome tents are nice and all, but you have to rig up the inner tent before you can put the outer layer on top. If you just got hit by a sudden rainshower... Many tunnel tents have the inner tent semi-permanently mounted to the underside of the outer skin. Just hammer in a tent peg, hook the end of the tent onto it and stretch it out. Hammer in the peg at the other end, then insert the rods, and the tent is more or less finished, just open the zipper. (Hammer in the remaining pegs if you want to) Many of these tents have a roomy 'outer tent' area for luggage, too. The only thing they lack, really, is headspace...

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I guess I now have more experience on fat tyre bikes than normal wheels. I would quite like to have a go on a 26 inch flat tyre. to see if I can feel the difference between. Yep, midges are the worst, I much prefer mosquitoes. Sounds like quite an interesting personal E bike project you have there! I spent my professional and personal life in the mountains, deserts, jungles I’ve got a variety of different constructions of tents for different occasions. The MSR hubba Bubba I use in this video my lightest and smallest vs roomy and quick to pitch. Generally only use it in fair weather or African expeds as it is one of my inner first tents. Crap, wet conditions I would have an outer first tent . that being said when you fully pitch down and fly fully pegged its pretty hardy tent even in crap and windy conditions.

[@norwegiangadgetman]

@@MispronouncedAdventures MSR does make some decent kit. 1.7Kg? Yeah, it's lighter than my old Fjellräven AKKA Shape RS2 tent(2.2Kg) and that half kilo can really matter sometimes. Back in the 90s, when my bike was new, and not yet electrified, I biked from Molde to Oslo with over 20Kg loaded onto it. I learned what weight distribution really meant during that trip. I also binned a 'coffin' tent on that trip. Didn't enjoy waking up to a shower... Bought an igloo type tent that day. It meant over 3Kg extra load, but you do what you have to do. With the stuff easily available now, I guess a similar packout would be less than 12Kg.

[@pascalj4331]

@@MispronouncedAdventures 20x4 is totally fine for the roads you were on. You would still have had problems on that sandy patch with 26x4s because your bike was heavily loaded. 26x4 puts less psi to the ground (bigger contact patch), but too much p and it doesn't float over sand anymore. 26x4s will make a difference with large rocks and roots to go over. 20x4s will accelerate/hill climb better. Cargo is better balanced lower too.

[@sinusgolf]

It must be cool to run around Europe with a foldable solar panel and a second battery charging while driving an resting 😊

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Definitely could be a fun adventure for sure

[@InkDropFalls]

if doing more off road then 26inch better ...you get more pedal clearance as well ...best part is it will roll for much longer Personally ..not fan 26x4 ..it too big .....i prefer 20x4 and more torque then use bike off road like slow land rover just been careful for ground clearance on chainring ..

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I prefer 20x4 over 26x4 personally. I find 26 rather big and a pain to keep a bike that size in the van

[@Rich-n-Cooper]

lol did think you were crazy, but Scotland in prime Midge season is not for the faint hearted! Great way to explore and awesome use of the power banks to charge the bike and cook! Stunning country and ill be viewing it from my Van when i go, but nice tip on the Avon spray, though i doubt anything keeps those little things away!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It’s definitely prime midge time and being of no wind spot that evening I was in a bad spot. Avon, midges, you’ll never really going to keep away. It does does prevent them from biting. Unfortunately, as I didn’t rub it into my chest or directly into my eyes, I got a bit of those locations instead.

[@chrisbarnes2823]

Absolutely nothing wrong with that setup, if you just use solar you have it made. Britain has very little renewable energy compared to Canada, even when I camp in my fifth wheel trailer it’s mostly off grid.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It turned into a really fun and functional idea. I live full time in my van, you see you at the end of the second part / part two of this video or elsewhere on my channel, the vast majority of my electrical energy I use, including what I charge power bank with is generated by solar from my vans panels.

[@InkDropFalls]

see your light ...move away from your tent about 10ft ....that way all those insects fly around the light ...if you not next to light you wont have as many "bug" you :P

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

They are midges, lights on and off won’t help here. They love co2

[@GeorgeAlexa]

I must come to Scotland as the trails you took us on looked great. I invite you to Northern Virginia, where we have a trail that is 184 miles long that follows the Potomac River. I wish there was a way to attach a picture. There are many trails here throughout the U.S.A. BTW, I have an Ovia that is fire engine red. I purchased it last year and put on 1602 miles from April to December. It's a bit cold now, so I only got up to 1730 miles in January. This is okay for someone who turns 80 years old in June. I'm wondering if I should purchase the power bank?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’d love to visit and explore a lot of places in the US. So much variety! I’d love to do some more long distance exploring on my e-bike glad to enjoyed my video and enjoy the bike! The Ovia is a great bike!

[@wheelsadventures3436]

Awesome video Alex 👌 Stunning views 🤩 the bike looks great,loving your "camping chair"😅 the batteries looking good too

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you, I’m glad how this fun silly concept turned out

[@InkDropFalls]

If want battery to hold range and power longer dont drain it down past 20% ....every time you drop below that then charge the battery degrades quicker it wont hold same charge over time it loses it power

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

The same would also be said for charging when the Bikes not a use the batteries shouldn’t be left fully charged

[@martinkavanagh196]

Excellent MOST enjoyable - Thank You. Down here (NZ) I'm a major attractant for 'Sandflies' which properly are labled 'Black-Flies' - anytime I'm in sight of our bush. - I have purple skintones and smell sweet to the female blood suckers - they can't get enough of me. - Liking the bike set-up v.much.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you found the video enjoy enjoyable. Yes, I am also an individual who are quite tasty to a variety of biting bugs!

[@Rush-Media]

Great video concept and really liked your style! What kind of mic system are you using for this?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you enjoy the style. Mic wise I used a DJI wireless Mic which I think are excellent

[@ValMRogers]

How did the weight on the back affect the feel of the rear suspension? I’d be concerned about vibration affecting those power banks over time. Not a fan of the rack attached to the rear wheel so cargo is constantly bounced around. Better design integrates rack with frame and extends out well above the rear wheel which can move more freely.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

There wasn’t any vibration from the rack, the down arm sections of the rack , where attached at the bottom to the bikes frame and top bolted in, so there wasn’t any movement. It was all very secure. But I particularly added the attachment points at the bottom of the frame because of the test ride where it did vibrate a bit. Didn’t really feel any different to be honest Once i was moving, yes, a little harder to start for sure. Whilst I didn’t adjust the rear air suspension to account for the extra 20 odd kilos, I was still happy with the Sag from it. Never bottom out or anything like that.

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Well, you know that solar pannel is useless to charge this big powerbank. But it is good to have something than nothing. And 800 watt devices.... ....... I won't talk much in the middle of your collaboration. Somehow a great device.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

The performance was better than expected if im honest. Rated at 200w, I was getting around 160w which isn’t too bad. Sure you’re not looking at chucking it out for a couple minutes to recharge realistically be looking at six hours or more from 0%. But if you did finish early afternoon during the summer season, you could get quite a few hours of decent sunlight in camp. Unfortunately for me, I got to camp getting towards dark. In decent sun the solar panels brings in more than the e-bike charger uses. As for 800w devices. That was all part of my planned timings. The powerbanks where a total of 1200wh, bike battery was 850wh to recharge. Leaving me 15-20 minutes of cooking time. Which I had planned for. Are use induction stoves & air fryers I use them all the time off grid from van electrical system but not power banks normally. but appropriate meals like 15-20mins on a powerbank isn’t too bad on a 1kWh plus power bank

[@johncranwell3783]

Hahaha, no one’s safe from a swarm of midges…. I gave up on the skin so soft years ago, as in the worst areas, it doesn’t help. One year I took a woodburning stove, thinking the smoke would discourage them and I was wrong again. Things were in my nose, ears eyes and my van. I’ve traversed Scotland on a mountain bike many times, and as I’m getting a bit older, I have been thinking about the bikes and I haven’t heard of this brand before but what fun ! Not only are 26 inch wheels more distance per rotation, but also they do give an easier ride…. You’ve probably worked this out by now, but when you’re heading towards gravel or loose stone stretch your arms out and move your bottom beyond the back of the saddle, this lightens the front wheel and less likely to plough into the loose stones and go over the bars. Happy days take care

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I find skin so soft it’s great to not have them bite but they will still land on you and swarm. That’s the only areas I got bitten by ones I didn’t apply too. But I’m well used to them. I’ve been guiding mountains in Scotland for work for 10 years. I’m really starting to enjoy being able to explore with a bike as a different mode of transport. i’m going to try and get my hands on a 26 inch E bike to have a go.

[@ewanstevenson]

Who needs serious reviews anyway? 😂 It's just a shame that Ecoflo didn't ask you to test their new fridge. A chap deserves a nice cold beer after a day in the saddle. I'm sure you could have squeezed it on the back of the bike somewhere! Also, where did you get that tartan bandana thingy?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Exactly! Doing my best to get a EcoFlow glacier ( fridge ) and Wave 2 ( air-con ) for review. I could’ve made a bike trailer! As for the buff on my head, that is my clan tartan. I got it from house of tartan a few years ago

[@EustacioMarquez]

only way to cycle these days ! i commute with my E-Bike in Southern Arizona and love it at 21 mph . 17mph against a headwind which we have everyday here . still get great exercise

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Sounds like a good way to commute! Our laws don’t allows over 15.5mph in the uk on e-bike here at the moment

[@bomax1066]

Great video. I love your style of filming. When I was cruising in the tropics, used Skin so Soft mixed with rubbing alcohol, which really worked well. They have bugs called No c Umms, they didn't come near you. Great to see you enjoyed ebiking. They are a lot of fun to add to your travel options. Keep it up, young man 😂

[@bomax1066]

Meant to ask, did you use a radio mic. The sound was very good and you were not close to the camera

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you liked the style of filming, definitely fun tying something new for me and adding a new travel option. Yes I use a DJI mic for a lot of filming

[@TA-kr1di]

Why does the UK hate E bikes? Speed limit?,,,...mind you own business is what I would tell the royal puffins.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Our laws are just outdated and slow to change. Hopefully we will eventually get some updates in law in the right direction

[@craigbaxter4842]

Great video Alex, how to promote products and have fun at the same time.👍👍

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Exactly!

[@AB-kg6rk]

I used pyrrethrin based mozzy coils in the jungles of Thailand, worked great

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Jungles I normally use Avon which is normally fine for me, I prefer mosquitoes over midges anyday!

[@dav1dbone]

Nice to see you trying solar charging,was thinking about that too for the ebike. If you had a spare ebike battery it could charge on the move, obviously you'd start out with them 100%, but once the 1st one cuts out stop and swap it out and charge it, could do that maybe twice so basically 4 full batteries if range, then stop to camp. With more solar panels you could charge for a few hours in the morning before setting off again. Interesting induction stove, need to see about one too😂

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I recently did another trip on a different e-bike and I was charging while riding it and charging the second battery with a power bank in a pannier, It did work. this bike however disables the bike when charging so you can’t ride

[@kdenyer1]

Can’t you just run the bicycle with the power banks directly 🤔🤔

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yes and no. Technically yes. With the current sized power supply and way to plug it in ( if I took apart the wiring harness there is a XT60 connection I could use ) but as stock no as the bike disables itself when it’s on charge

[@robplazzman6049]

I remember being told that the midge numbers are a real problem for Scottish tourism, doesn’t look like much fun ! What hours do they appear as it looked better earlier on ?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

sunrise & sunset are the worst. They don’t like direct sunlight, so if it is a gloriously sunny day, you’re in a better position, especially if there’s a light breeze

[@Mark.James.]

What a ridiculous amount of battery to lug around. I’m glad you pointed out it was a stupid idea

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

May have been a “stupid” trip idea but worked without issue and far better than expected for the intended plan

[@Timbodacious]

those power banks are not a bad idea for say..... doing the whole pan american highway haha.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

That would definitely be quite the adventure. But yeah, if you did a route where you could reasonably stop off somewhere with power to charge, you could definitely have a long distance trip

[@andrewnorris5415]

I would like to see an adventure for a few days where you sneak the power bank into pubs. Or even just try to be polite in some pubs and ask - to see what happens. Even a fold away solar to supplement if the weather forecast is good. Maybe even hydro to gen from a stream (bit too much that perhaps lol but the rest sound practical). Cool the bank charges in 1.5 hours. I think it would be fun and many people would love to see it. You may need to do a little planning to pick wild camp spots within range. But lots of Scotland is good. Maybe also take an elec powered midge catcher.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I did originally plan to do the going into pubs for power but time didn’t work out. I have 200w of folding solar panels with me on the bike which I used in part 2. Worked really well.

[@andrewnorris5415]

@@MispronouncedAdventures cool. not seen part 2 yet will watch. If you are still in the UK and get time - could possibly try to ask (and/or sneak) the bank some pubs to charge it anyway? Just to show if this is possible. Should only take an hour or so in a pub, not bad!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Part 2 isn’t out just yet.

[@munkehpower]

a step-through is traditionally a woman's bike

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Traditionally, could well be, But the Cyrusher Ovia ( 20in ) and the larger Cyrusher Trax ( 26in ) are both advertised as unisex. But also advertised towards the more casual user opposed to a bike focused audience, as you see in many major cities, which have public bike by rental schemes, majority of their shapes are step through designs.

[@barryjohnston4306]

Great video, Alex! Educational, informative and highly entertaining! As a keen e-biker, never knew these powerbanks existed and you have certainly given me something to explore in my quest for getting longer range! Out of interest, how far did you travel before you camped in Glen Kinglass?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I already come to like e-bikes and exploring with them now. I cycled up as far as the main track goes, ending at some buildings which look like a bunkhouse or an estate hunting lodge.

[@barryjohnston4306]

​@MispronouncedAdventures plotted on OS maps reckon that's about 14miles and 1200ft elevation gain , starting from Airds Bay. I am looking forward to watching part 2 of the 'expetiment' !

[@JimBiddle.]

Happy to watch these adverts if it helps fund your shenanigans. I fancy an electric assit bike to help get back cycling and losing weight, but the price for decent ones, ouch!

[@norwegiangadgetman]

You can get a somewhat decent e-bike at a reasonable price if you're willing to take a bit of a risk, and are willing to throw some spanners at it. There are conversion kits that turns regular bikes into e-bikes. Mine is based on a kit I bought back in 2012. Paid about £450 for it back then. Just get one with a rear wheel motor, or Crank motor, if possible. Front wheel drive really, really suck in uphills, and crank give the best feeling.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you. I enjoy being about to even make “adverts” like this video more of an adventure than an advent. I am enjoying a new found freedoms of e-bike

[@carda999]

Hi, do you have a link for your induction hob? Would be perfect for my micro camper 😊

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It’s should be on my Amazon store link in the description. But the model is a “Vango Sizzle”

[@AyyRainer]

question ... did you find a way for a Ebike to be faster than 15.5mph but uk legal... or should i just stick to peddling normal bikes??

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

So with normal peddling or downhill you can go faster than 15.5mph And that would be legal. By law the motor / peddle assist has to cut out at 15.5?

[@AyyRainer]

@@MispronouncedAdventures awesome, thank you... Ebike be pointless then considering Google maps clocks me at about 20mph on the flat.... but 6mph ish uphill 🤣🤣

[@rikkiesix]

I really loved this video. Great bike and powerstations. Those mosquitos, omg. Poor you

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you, I do enjoy when working with brands to lead to a silly adventures and not just normal reviews

[@glenorpheus]

Can you tell me where you got the power panniers please ? I've searched for days and just can't find them. Awesome video that's inspired me to get out. thank you. 💯

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Probably unhelpful for you unfortunately, but I made them myself. They are padded heavy duty garage hooks. The plastic is from my upturned toolbox and trimmed, reinforced with plywood and bolted together.

[@glenorpheus]

@@MispronouncedAdventures Oh no that is very helpful, at least I can stop looking now. 💯😂😂 Thanks for the rapid response though, its very much appreciated.

[@emersonmsd]

Next time, use a red gel in front of the light. It doesn't attract insects. Nice video.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mark2782]

Brilliant look forward to part 2, love the off grid Electric Element…

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you for watching. part 2 will be this month

[@banksarenotyourfriends]

I laughed out loud when you suggested the Skin So Soft 😂 it does work better than nothing but I'd recommend a head net and outer clothes with some Picaridin spray on them in Scotland/Northumberland! Once the midges start swarming like that they couldn't care less about what spray you've got on though.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’ve used Avon skin so soft all over the globe and it’s still my go too. But I find with midges the stop them biting no landing, I only got bitten on the area I didn’t put it on. ( unfortunately for me that was around my eyes and chest)

[@banksarenotyourfriends]

@@MispronouncedAdventures I've used it a few times as well but all it did was act as a physical barrier, and I just ended up with a lot of dead midges stuck to my skin. I work in the conditions you were in there every single day throughout the summer, and honestly Skin So Soft is just a meme round here! I've known it to work a bit better in the lowland areas, but once you're up into the fells and the forestry it must be a different species of midge or something, and they just don't give up. P.S. I forgot to say - great video by the way, I've not seen your channel before but I like the combination of silliness and honesty in this.

[@pascalj4331]

Great setup. Will look for your rack customization (is there video?) which is great. Probably could fit paniers on side even if a little wide. Platform above is still great volume for relatively lightweight stuff, including your folding solar panel, which is wide on such a short rack anyway. I've been dismissive of power banks before, but AC60 adds water proofing and fast charge. The alternative of more ebike batteries and and DC charging AC inverter, is much lighter, but brings waterproofing challenges, and plugging in can mean setup time. Lack of sitting stool too :P Building fast charging ebike batteries in these semi-custom integrated formats is not a standard commercial offering. You couldn't cook inside because burner gets too hot? Convection in my research had too high of a power draw requirement. Maybe build a base with rocks or sticks?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

What’s the pannier rack is probably wider than the normal pedal bikes it’s not so wide in regards to what are you up to see on motorbikes. In this case, it’s still narrower than the handlebars. It was never meant to be the most practical out of ideas, but it worked pretty well. It would definitely be possible to design your own E bike batteries from Cells which sat in the pannier for extra range.. You would lose the versatility of a power bank having the inverter and other components. I could’ve cooked inside the tent with the induction stove if I wanted, but camera wise the scene looked better outside and I didn’t want to fill the tent with splashing Burger juice

[@pascalj4331]

@@MispronouncedAdventures Thanks for your reply. The brilliance of your rack is that it is open and sturdy with bungie points. can access or remove power station/heavy load that needs to be placed low for good handling. A good combo for the design would be those large sturdy baskets placed sideways on rack. Have internal open paniers like yours, and external paniers for even more stuff. Ebikes like yours can carry 100+lbs with normal weight rider on rear rack. AC60 is a big upgrade over eb3a for waterproofness, and your induction cooker power. Unfortunately at double the price and weight (less than double capacity), its not quite the winner for ebike camping. Winner powerstation is going to require NMC/ebike/ev batteries for weight, and have 48v or 52v dc output from internal battery at same voltage. With 3 pounds of fast charger, ac inverter, mppt charger, 17lbs of ebike batteries will be close to 2000wh for same weight as AC60. The deal breaker for powerstations charging ebikes is the losses of AC charger.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

@pascalj4331 for the rack, I thought lowered the baskets the better, once moving the bike didn’t feel too different handling wise , As for weight wise definitely. I think the total payload for the e-bike is 125kg, I’m only 75kg to loads left over! I think I added about 30kg in kit ( powerbank and camping kit ) Directly powering an e-bike from a power bank would be great unfortunately no many powerbank have a direct DC output ( plus depends on the banks natural voltage ) I found however the efficiency losses from DC to AC and back to DC where not too bad

[@pascalj4331]

@@MispronouncedAdventures You were asking about 26x4 bikes. "Real" cargo bikes have 20" for handling, and another greatness of your setup is well balanced ultra low weight, and that's what gives you the good handling. Your AC charging results/data are a surprising. In video when you plug in, you draw 150w. A 3a charger for 52v battery draws 168w (59v). Maybe it could draw 150w if your battery was not that empty (accurate % remaining requires turning bike off and resting 30+ minutes). If you plugged in right after ride, a hot battery will charge slower if charger/bms electronics measure/affected this. The difference could also be that the 3a charging rate only applies at 0%. Its progressively lower every % above that. You would note that W from power station goes down as ebike battery is charged up. Maybe your charger efficiency is in fact exceptional. The easy test for efficiency of both power station and battery is to charge a rested battery from full powerstation, using % gained to wh, by % lost in powerstation. Measuring voltages can allow you to use different theories about % interpretations. Also your camping trip is not silly. Having induction cooking lets you avoid bugs inside, but also could keep your morning coffee water at 60C-90C close to your head overnight, and provide efficient/safe heat/comfort.

[@bearhugman]

Honestly, I don't think you can do a 'bad' video. Great scenery and interesting products. Though I must admit while you were riding, I was waiting for your first 'unplanned dismount '!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I’ve come close but yet to have a unplanned dismount! That countdown is still going!

[@ianwilliamson7568]

Hello, How did you make the carrier for the batteries?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

padded heavy duty garage hooks, plastic for a toolbox I cut up some bits of wood and bolts

[@JohnSmith-df4vb]

it's not cheating, you are not in a race, it's just getting you from point A to point B.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I agree! I’m in it to have fun and explore places

[@jasonbuzzalini5174]

Is that power pannier available for sale? Good idea!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It’s not unfortunately , I made it from a tool box, padded heavy duty garage hooks, and a few bits of wood

[@gordonmculloch4904]

Power bank is a great idea to charge the bike’s battery, especially if you are travelling in a van. But on this sort of trip, when away from the van, a couple of spare batteries will give additional range. Out of interest what was the range of the battery? Cheers 👍

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It definitely works really well, as long as you make sure the power banks in appropriate size for the bike battery. And great if you had it alongside a normal van electrical system so you didn’t have to worry about draining your big / main battery. Range wise can vary massively on circumstance. They list 52 miles on pedal assist one on flat tarmac. i’ve managed to get 25 km 700m of ascent on steep, gravel forest tracks and only take the battery down from 100 to 35%. I am really impressed. The part two has a few more of the features like that.

[@colincooper3476]

Maybe not camp so close to water ? lol , great vid , i love wild camping , but i am 55 with cancer , i do not have the energy , so i have a e bike , fantastic , just what i needed , but wild camp is hard cause i need to charge , i am thinking if you use dynamo for friction , small windturbines on the bike and a solar panel , combined to charge a battery while you use another battery to cycle , with a simple switch you could maybe switch batteies on the go , one to use , one to charge ? feasable do you think ?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It’s scotland midges will be everyone. Stagnant water would be worse, flowing river, not so much. Dynamos wouldn’t really be useful here as effectively electric motor would be powering the wheel to spin the dynamo might as well just use battery power directly. These are very low wattage output. However, on that principal regenerative breaking on the other hand would be quite effective.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Additionally, I could also wire directly in a second eBike battery. The bike uses XT 60 connectors inside the frame, so the right kit I could do that

[@siriosstar4789]

No idea is stupid if you are enjoying yourself !

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I can agree with that!

[@hethestrange]

Get yourself a nice drone and forget about the tripod 👉

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Both are needed. I use the drone throughout the video and a tripod. You don’t get any audio with drones Which is the issue. Even with my DJI Mavic Air 2S I would use both battery 30 minutes flight times up pretty quick if I used it for every shot

[@TRAVISGOLDIE]

Alex, I don’t like cycling……also Alex bridge ford bridge ford weeeeeeeee

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I think it’s changed to “didn’t” 😂

[@TRAVISGOLDIE]

@@MispronouncedAdventures these may be away for me to get a bit fitter, especially once the battery runs out! it does look like a fun concept, that governments are way to involved in

[@rudivandoornegat2371]

So many living beings wanted to be starring in your video. Nice mods on the e-bike and less critique for this one.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Yes, many of those midges wanted to be made famous on KZbin! 😂

[@yadiamper1521]

Masakan yang lezat kawan ❤ & udara yang segar

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Cheers! It did turn out well!

[@tsl56]

Nice vid. Get yourself a usb charged bug killer and nightlight, and charge it with your solar panels and Bluetti. Put it on outside the tent door. Tiger balm just stops the itch.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it. I actually recently reviewed one of those whilst working in the jungles of Malaysia Borneo, there was a short of it on the channel and a reference the midges from this video in it

[@tsl56]

@@MispronouncedAdventures I live near the Thai Malaysia border. The problem with mozzies here is more about avoiding Dengue Fever, but I expect you know all about that. Nice vids!

[@urbanarkoverland]

Why didn’t you ride the bike back to get camera???🙈

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I didn’t think of that….. joking some shots it was just quicker walk than having to turn the bike around or I had stopped in a down hill. After way on a walk back I did think why I didn’t ride this one

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@MispronouncedAdventures ha.

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@MispronouncedAdventures nice idea that mate. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

@@urbanarkoverland thanks very much! A lot of fun to make!

[@ianross04]

Hi Alex. this vid is both entertaining as it is informative and addictive. Your vid popped up on my feed as i am very keen to explore all info on the Cyruser Ovia ebike you used. I was once a man of the same cloth as you in that i was a keen adventurer and back-packer. At 62 now and both my knees shot to bits (awaiting replacements) from decades of backpacking, thief-catching and playing rugby into my late 50s and i, like you, loathe bikes. However, my life has taken a different path now and this machine is rather bizarrely, on my shopping list because i still crave adventure in my retirement. Absolutely loved this vid, best review ive watched thi slast month for certain. Just sub'd

[@garygiles63]

That was the best review ever. Great fun. Thanks very much for sharing. Keep them coming :)

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad it was enjoyed!

[@marcelwoingue-dagrou2556]

Have a simple and nice time, far from the crap of modern life, nothing better. I think i get back to be a savage and have a life with stress & headache free

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I do have a nice and simple times. I’ve spent the last 10 years trekking, camping and guiding Expeditions throughout some of the remotest parts of the planet. A e-bike ride and camp is pretty stress free for me at least

[@marcelwoingue-dagrou2556]

Nice one !👍@@MispronouncedAdventures

[@1960ARC]

Ebikes are for this kind of ride. I wouldn't want to use one to get to work, unless work was very close. Riding on roads at slow speeds is risky. You can pick up a used 125 for less than the price of most ebikes and keep ahead of the traffic, plus you only need a cbt, insurance is cheap and some do over 100 mpg. You did a good job showing off the bike and Scotland.

[@leeds106]

You should have camped halfway up that hill. Camping next to the river was just a huge invite to the midges. Annoying buggers and for everyone 1 you kill a 1000 replace it 😂

[@dad7720]

Great video but your saddle looks way too low...

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Aye it is. I normally lower the saddle so the bike fits under the bed in the van. But I keep forgetting to put it back up again

[@69abm]

Defo put Slime Bike Tube Sealant. In your inner tubes

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

This is definitely a new thing I’ve learned about! Is that something you put in generally or if you get a puncture?

[@AuditorsUnited]

you can charge when you drive ..well my bike dose ridstar .. and you can get more power than you use with 400w solar tow behind

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

My Mirider e-bike can be riden and charged at the same time, unfortunately the Cyrusher shuts down when on charge. It wouldn’t be too hard for me to modify that. 200w solar panels was the largest I had at the time. Towing someone would of been another option as well

[@AuditorsUnited]

i got a 100 towbehind cart very light weight but it seem to stop you from storing everything from behind the seat but there are benefits to the fact it can be a pre setup wagon and portable PowerStation ... no unpacking ready to go@@MispronouncedAdventures

[@AuditorsUnited]

greenpower science increased his solar collection with those thermal insulating blankets and reflecting the sun@@MispronouncedAdventures

[@danielorr5337]

nice view but yes man a stupid idea but a funny video those mosquitoes are scary.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Stupid idea yes, but worked as intended

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I wish they were mosquitoes! They are midges which are far smaller and far more plentiful and annoying

[@AngusandAndrewfunguys]

That is a good way to travel far with your mountain bike using the power banks. I think many more people will travel Scottish tracks with power banks for their e-bikes. Very enjoyable video. Bye the way, midges are what defeated the Romans not hairy-legged Caledonians.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

It’s definitely an enjoyable way to experience some of the obscure gravel roads and forest tracks in Scotland quickly and easily. Definitely power banks to extend the range are a workable idea.

[@Hrossey]

Find a small alternator from a small vehicle. Weld a motorcycle sprocket onto it and then mount it so that your chain drives it. Use it like an idler gear, and make sure it doesn’t interfere the position of the chain. You’ll loose some efficiency of your battery in range due to weight, resistance etc … Though I wonder what you’d gain into your two big batteries? Also imagine all that wind passing you by. Be it direct, or due to moments at speed?! A little micro wind turbine above your head dc powered trickling into your two big batteries? By micro, I mean like an extractor fan. No big blade bad boys buzzing around giving you a haircut my boy haha

[@Professionalmoochers]

You’re a clever guy, that burger flipping/bun cutting tool is genius 😁 Rather you than me with those midges!!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Improvise, overcome, survive 😁

[@Professionalmoochers]

@@MispronouncedAdventures absolutely! We used nail clippers and a biro once 😄

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

We do what we must

[@Kathikas1]

@@ProfessionalmoochersGuess you had it nailed …

[@daztastic147]

How long were the burgers at ambient temperature prior to cooking? Or were they in a cool bag or something?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Probably 2/3 hours. Being inside a kitbag around clothing keeps it pretty well insulated. Whilst working throughout southern Africa guiding trek we would usually consume unrefrigerated meet within 24 hours.

[@daztastic147]

@@MispronouncedAdventures Interesting, cheers. Forgot to mention I enjoyed the video and have subscribed as well 👍

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you very much for subscribing. I have plenty other silly content available on the channel.

[@danieladams2986]

Hi, what e bike is it your using please?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Cyrusher Ovia. Link in the description

[@ericb.4358]

Thanks for this informative video. I car camp (Nevada, USA) with a BLUETTI AC200 MAX Li Fe Po battery (in my SUV "boot") charged by a 220 watt Off Grid TREK solar "blanket" cable locked to my MAZDA CX-5 roof racks. But YOU carry the damnable batteries with you!! Frikkin' amazing. FINALLY, real forests and real mountains in the British Isles. Love it. Being from Nevada I appreciate mountains and, in northern Nevada, the forest roads. I do this while riding my E-CELLLS brand 2 wheel drive, 2 battery, full suspension cargo E-MTB. (400 pouds max load including rider). Great for hunting and carrying out boned-out big game like mule deer, antelope and elk. (2 trips for elk!) BTW,you could really utilize front panniers to balance your load. DUDE! You keep riding on the wrong sid - er, oh, yeah,... Scotland. Never mind.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you like our mountains in Scotland! We have plenty more further north! It’s definitely an area I want to refine a bit more with the portable power stations + solar on the E bike set up! Definitely was a fun concept. Some of my other videos, I did some long-distance Scotland bike rides, you might find that. I’ll look into bike you use and front panniers too

[@mcampbell10777]

Get tyre slime to prevent punctures. get it on halfords.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I had heard about this stuff, excuse my ignorance to bikes, is it for tubeless or tubed or both?

[@trevorhoward7169]

Enjoyed your laid back vid. Tell me though, after recommending Avon Skin Soft as a bug screen, which I have also been recommended by Scotsmen, were you “annihilated” by the bugs and had to retreat to the tent and apply TigerBalm for the bites? Looking forward to part 2. Thanks.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I used Avon skin so sort all over the world ! But I find it prevents biting when they land on you, but doesn’t stop attracting them to you. The only area I got bit were the areas I didn’t apply skin so soft too

[@1molly360]

I have an e-bike I use for my daily commute.....and still after 4 years of riding....i say "weeeee". Love video.....I'm so interested in cycling holidays with my ebike...but have no idea how to do it

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Definitely just enjoyable and fun riding that bike! Starting to see lot more cycle touring holiday company is popping up.

[@James_Innes]

Ah The Majestic Midge - Scotland's National Bird of Prey. They say the only natural predator is the wild Haggis, but since those are almost exclusively farmed now, the Midge is winning the arms race. True story. I was just opening a can of Innis&Gunn Ossian when you pulled out your bottle of same. Just need the cheese burger for true smell-o-vision. you can keep the Midges

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Bird of prey. I can definitely agree with that! It’s definitely a great beer I’ve had a few of them! Burgers were great, even with all the added midge protein

[@Magicgeorgelee]

Hello, Alex! I watched the entire video, and it is a very interesting ride! But it looks like a lot of mosquitos at night. I hate them so much!

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thanks! Definitely good fun to film and more to come. I’d prefer mosquitoes over the Scottish Midge!

[@pascalj4331]

@@MispronouncedAdventures " I’d prefer mosquitoes over the Scottish Midge!" This man has not been to Canada. Ask me how I know.

[@Eric_Tennant]

ok

[@a-aron2276]

Thanks for showing what most responsible ebikers are like. People think that just because my bike can go fast that I act the bollox. But I only do that in short bursts when it's safe to do so. Which is how I've got 70,000km on it without it being confiscated. But you can't enjoy the sights if you're tearing it. But ebikes on sand, this is where the throttle comes in handy. You can walk your bike and have it pull itself through the sand, although mine also does have the walk feature, KT controllers are decently good. I went ebike camping with just a big bike battery, 3kwh, for a 1 night, 230km round trip, 3kw ebike with a trailer taking around 40kg of load, it's a full suspension bike so the trailer hitch is mounted to an adapter I made to be mounted onto the bolt holes for the rear brake. I usually bring a few citronella burners too. Although the amount of midges that were there where you were was insane.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Thank you, particularly, try and be responsible. I work as a guide in the outdoors. So generally access laws and not ruining it for everyone else is pretty important to me. I’ve got another fat tyre e-bike with a uk legal throttle ( only up to 3.5 mph ) so I look forward to playing with that on sand and snow I have access to cells, powerbanks and batteries so I do like the idea of making my own e-bike with trailer for an adventure

[@davidpatrick1813]

I'd hate that bug thing ... I ain't going to take it anymore! Where is the drive motor? ... at the peddles?

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Wheel Hub based motor. Pedals based motors are called mid drives I think

[@davidpatrick1813]

@@MispronouncedAdventures groovy thanks ride safe

[@J5388T]

An interesting video and I like this style of 'review'.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad to hear! Way more fun than a normal review

[@markhay1664]

E bikes are not cheating unless your racing. I love cycling and owned an ebike for 4 years, awesome peace of kit. I now ride a normal bike but would never call someone on a ebike cheating. There out ,I’m out just having fun. Plus you still have to pedal an ebike half the effort twice the fun 👍

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

I agree! I’m not racing for sure. I’m just loving using it for exploring and having a good time.

[@thomashughes_teh]

Smaller tires deliver more torque to the road surface than an equally powered larger diameter wheel. For leg power this means more push per inch of forward travel is required on the flat. Under power this can translate to faster zero to x acceleration on smaller wheels. Small is great for low speeds, tight spaces, getting in and out of storage, and is slightly less obtrusive in urban traffic. Large is stable at high speed, smoother, and more efficient for long distance. Large will enable operation in just a bit deeper snow where small may experience higher drag leading to stall. I prefer large for being out in the slickness of rain. My opinion is from tens of thousands of miles of human power only riding on 700C / 27 inch / 26 inch / 24 inch / 20 inch diameter tires between 1.00 inch to 2.3 inch wide.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Make sense to me on your explanation about tyre size and the differences, use and handling. I have a small 16 inches e-bike. Differently has different usability cases than this one. Thank you for your explanation.

[@thomashughes_teh]

@@MispronouncedAdventures oicur -1 b4ur1 ...t4u?

[@fraserthomson5766]

11:17 it's like have a bigger final gear, although a workaround for smaller bikes is a larger chainring. Bigger wheels are most likely better for reducing bumps, but I'm only guessing.. :)

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Definitely think the bigger wheels reduce bumps

[@kinderliving1]

I love your silly adventures. What I also loved was that when you got to camp you put your slippers on. I'm the same way. If you've had a hard day, slippers are the cure.

[@MispronouncedAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed. Those slippers have been all over the globe

[@asaandthemarchharepart2903]

All done in the best possible taste 😅 Fabulous one Alex. All done in your usual classic style. Stunning scenery. Look forward to watching the next episode. Keep Loving the Adventure Mate