Bikepacking Set-Up - 8 months with these bags!

[@angelperez9394]

Well, many do see you as a professional whether you want to believe it or not. You have accomplished more than many wish they could. You are also a true "Inspiration" for us all.....well at least me......Good luck in your many travels.

[@giantcheerio]

Thank you:))

[@thegreathans_]

bluetooth box das wichtigste von allem. ukulele hat richtig style :D

[@giantcheerio]

Tatsächlich kann ich ohne mucke nicht mehr fahren 😅

[@thegreathans_]

@@giantcheerio same here

[@catharinateunisse9943]

Yes essential for an adventure ; bungy cord, Velcro, duct tape and a uke.

[@karinroten3606]

Hi ! You can get an adapter for your stove instead of having two of them. At least that's what we have to adapt our MSR stove onto the blue gas bottles.

[@damianherman6829]

Really good set up with smart solution on the fork. Recently I found out your channel. It is very pleasure to watch your content. Keep it up🙂 Be safe 🚲

[@giantcheerio]

I just didn't know how to mount stuff to the forks as I don't have any holes for screws and this belt thing was my solution. Nowadays i am using fork cages which made things much more easier:)

[@tiagothetaz]

Hello again... definitely on a bike trip even more so if we go alone; we need some music. My speaker broken and at the moment I'm without it and I miss it a lot. I sure liked your DIY setup with the belt, unusual! Good winds always on your way... Adios and até logo! 🌍⛺🚲🙏💪

[@giantcheerio]

Oooh hope your getting a new speaker soonish! Music is such a motivator while riding

[@factwithfun2671]

You are doing so hard work mam I'm your big fan

[@chuto4826]

Thanks for this useful tips and information. When a video playing the ukelele ??? 😃

[@giantcheerio]

Never I guess 😅

[@64maxpower]

the best thing is she carries her ukulele. That's hardcore

[@giantcheerio]

:)

[@veloatlas]

Perfect 🤗🦾

[@giantcheerio]

Thanks :))

[@mangethegamer]

My setup is opposite. I pack fairly front heavy. I have the huge Surly front rack and put my Ortlieb bags there, and keep the saddle pack behind. In my frame I keep a regular 2 liter plastic bottle strapped to a blackburn outpost cage and a regular alu bike cage with bottle of 1 liter. I cycle in sweden and 3 liters is just enough for the kind of distance I do.

[@giantcheerio]

Sounds interesting! I will change my set up soonsih and try to put more weight on the front wheel

[@grahamambridge2856]

Love your vids. I just got my new gravel bike, an Alpkit Sonder Camino Titanium. Got some ortleib panniers already but will be buying a few other bags and hopefully get out on trips when weather improves. Ps just be careful with those bungee straps keeping your ukulele strapped on... I know someone who lost an eye when one flicked back at them.... So keep them away from your eyes when stretching them or taking them off pleeease 🙏 (sorry to state the bleedin obvious) .

[@fadingmargins]

8mths travelling about in the sunshine - I am a little jealous..not disimilar to my own rig, though you travel lighter. Ortlieb really are the benchmark for panniers, I love mine! To my mind sponsorship is the death nell of a channel as it comes between maker and audience - but then what would I know ;-)

[@giantcheerio]

I'd say it depends on the sponsorship. Why not getting sponsored by a brand I really like and trust? And plus: bikepacking is not for free and at one point I need to create an income method to keep on going. I need to pay hostels and cafés for editing videos and I need food and water to keep me going. ;)

[@fadingmargins]

@@giantcheerio all very true and I wish you all the best in your quest.

[@hannorasmusholtiegel6044]

I used to ride simmelar setup, but especially on ruff gravel with an incline i hated the weight distribution, the rear was just too heavy.

[@flapsfalkland5181]

Another ace video! Suggestion.....would it be good to invest in a pair of SPD pedals and shoes? You can also use the shoes off the bike and clips give you a helping hand whilst peddling up hill 🤣🤣

[@giantcheerio]

I was thinking of getting SPD pedals but I need to check out my options when I take some days off. :)

[@flapsfalkland5181]

@@giantcheerio i would recommend them and they can be inexpensive 👍

[@thomasmeier7420]

Hey there ! So wonderful what you have done and the sharing of youre experiences! Question: What kind of bike do you have?

[@giantcheerio]

Thanks for your comment:) I am riding an 8BAR teufelsberg

[@jvanneste]

Pro tip: Lock with number combination, no stress of loosing the key.

[@giantcheerio]

Yes you're right!

[@DemiGod..]

Good luck unocking it in the dark without a torch or with gloves.

[@beasportmietz-littlegreata7020]

Nice video ☺️ Please tell me what is this for a rack?

[@giantcheerio]

This is giant rack, I don't know which one exactly but it's made to attach it to the axle, which I needed to treat the carbon frame the right way:)

[@thatsouthafrican]

Hi Laura. What is your Ortlieb size? Thank you and safe travels.

[@giantcheerio]

It's a 20L pannier bag. :)

[@alidarwish6805]

Where are you ? If you can point the area , not precisely , but close enough , it seems to me that you're in a desert somewhere in Africa or the Middle East , which I know you are not , bike safely , God bless you , and stay safe . Hajj Ali / USA

[@thomasstacho]

Love your channel. What tripod do you use?

[@giantcheerio]

I used the cheapest Amazon tripod :D

[@ivicabozinovic9450]

Sorry I did not pay more attention, you explained already. DIY bags

[@poponsegura]

Saludos desde Tarragona...te sigo en Instagram...veo que estás en las islas Canarias Saludos 👌 gracias por compartir

[@danielelotito6382]

How much weight do you carry in total? Seems a lot. Anyway very cool setup.

[@giantcheerio]

At that time I was carrying around 35 kg:))

[@danielelotito6382]

@@giantcheerio WOW!

[@guneselikucucuk]

Topeak seatbag can buy 5 bikes in Turkey

[@jonkheerepascal2857]

Hi Laura, it is Pascal from Belgium 😉😊. We had conversation on your way to teide on the terras 🤔🤷‍♂️. We changed our mobile nrs.. I am following you right now.. Still thinking to leave my country 🤔😎. How are you? Grtz from Belgium.

[@giantcheerio]

Thanks for your comment Pascal. I remember sharing your fries at the teide base;) good times! Keep on traveling and exploring!

[@jeremylutersz3374]

What tires are you using on your adventures

[@giantcheerio]

Schwalbe g one Oberland 365

[@DemiGod..]

Any reason why you aren't using a touring bike like the Kona Sutra?

[@giantcheerio]

At that time I didnt have any clue about the various kinds of bikes. That’s why:D

[@marcboylen2813]

More info and expertise advice then GCN

[@giantcheerio]

Hahah no way. I am a traveling chaotic wannabe cyclist:D

[@clickbaitnumberone1403]

die Arschrakete über dem Gepäckträger macht dann doch Sinn, so kann man die Seitentaschen besser abnehmen...

[@giantcheerio]

Ja es hat Sinn gemacht. Mittlerweile ist mein set up komplett verändert aber für den Start war das so schon gut :)

[@patriklundgren6393]

🎉 hello would you have a dinner with me? 🎉