My Bikepacking Setup

[@benjaminwolf9801]

I am so damn glad Maven is back making content, I really missed his videos!

[@PennyPanthers_Fan7]

Mark, I’ve tried both 1x and 2x on my gravel bike. I really prefer the 2x just for the wide range of options. Each to their own I guess, but yeah, 2x for me 👍

[@TheCashMan67]

Great to see you supporting the Bike Bag Dude in making his product in Newcastle, Australia. A one man operation making world class products.

[@Pnev1]

I absolutely love seeing these videos pop up. Good to see you back at it, you’re too good not too.

[@bendobson5348]

6 people and you’re in lockdown, Jesus, there is more than that with it on my street. Great to see you back Maven!

[@darrenoleary5952]

we have a dictator for our state leader who would rather have all non-essentials remain at home rather than ensure that the infected remain at home

[@discbrakefan]

If you wait until hundreds of cases then you lose control. Sydney has been in lockdown for 2 months and has at least another 2 months to go, no end is in sight. Brisbane locked down with single digits and contained a Delta outbreak in 8 days. Now out of lockdown. This strategy works and actually means less time in lockdown and obviously much less deaths. It sounds crazy, but it works.

[@discbrakefan]

@@darrenoleary5952 People don’t know they have it or don’t care. We’ve seen what happens when a city doesn’t lockdown early enough (Sydney right now or Melbourne last year).

[@Dave-sy9wl]

That ending.....GOLD! I can relate!

[@derekhou3422]

Great to have you back making content Maven, keep up the good work

[@JustJamesMedia]

that bit on the end is me everyday at the moment! love the honesty.

[@notkaty]

Dad dancing was excellent

[@tomgoold8694]

Love the ending. My specialty.

[@extrospective]

Tyrannical rules. That aside, beautiful that cycling is one of the few ways to escape the madness! Keep at it bro, watched the vlogs when I first started cycling 5 years ago. Great to see you back!

[@mickrobbo3655]

The MELB MAV is back!!! Cheers mate

[@jamesgreene1979]

I am running a 1X on my gravel bike. Purely because it came like that. Was planning on buying a Canyon but they had none in Stock and didn't look like they would have any this year. Most places were out of stock of most bikes. Tried the local Specialised Shop here in Dublin, Ireland and went for a Diverge with Shimano GRX. The 1X took a bit of getting used to for me, but it's cool, I have no issues with it. The bike itself is a joy. Didn't think I would ever buy a gravel bike, but was getting a little fed up with the usual routes on the road bike so a couple of weeks ago I decided to get the Diverge. It has been great fun.

[@johnfarrugia6216]

Thanks

[@Jonasmollerjensen]

So Nice to see your back Mr. Cycling Maven… big hurra 🎉 from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@JJ-98]

The first 5 seconds and last 5 were the best 😂 Good to see you’re honest bro. The road to fitness isn’t always smooth.

[@tim0r0h]

The Mav is back! Great to see you navigating life changing with your legendary family. All the best mate!

[@glennoc8585]

Number 7 now in Melbourne it's grim for you guys. I'm In Adelaide and we've been pretty lucky so far. Keep your chin up things will be back to normal soon.

[@tomandsamuel]

You know what……the whole road cycling/YT community can be quite toxic with its Wahoo worshippers (just for free gear/KOM/Wattage/Zwift cheating bullshit. That ending was about as real as it gets and 95% of cyclists can relate! So good to have the Maven back.

[@fraserstewart5210]

Agreed - missed the Maven a lot. Really like Fernwee as well.

[@galenkehler]

I like 1x just for the tire clearance. This means you can run wider tires, or narrower q factor, or fenders. Personally, being able to run road cranks with offroad size tires is the key.

[@johnstorey4298]

Good to have you back mate, keep em coming 🚴‍♂️🍷

[@jimwyse743]

Nice touch at the end...real deal... Great ti see ur family all good....keep up the vids...keep well....😀

[@mechpatt]

Awesome ending!! Looking forward to a Zwift catch-up on Thursday due to being in the lockdown too.

[@rickjagger2481]

“We’ve had a bit of a slip up” so good 😂😂😂

[@finnnation]

So happy to have the Maven back.

[@macdory666]

Your vlogs got me into cycling back in the day - great to have you back making content

[@hkss14]

The glass of wine at the end has me right in the feels.

[@bboystretch7788]

Welcome back Mave. Greetings from Hong Kong.

[@simonfharrison]

Haha. Outstanding finale.

[@danielgraves9203]

So glad you are back mate, its even giving me some motivation to get back on the bike. Keep it up.

[@simonguard5087]

Time away has made you stronger and these inclusive videos are great, lovely to see your wonderful family. Grandpa to 3 small female humans myself here in the UK, keep doing it, refreshing to see you back and on it………oh & embracing the red over the turbo!

[@mrstanhope1516]

I've had a couple of bikes with 1x gearing. Both times after a few months I changed them to a 2x and life became better. I really see no benefit to 1x gearing for most people. Same with disc brakes, my cross/gravel bike has cantilevers and works fine, minimal maintenance and braking is fine once you set them up properly.

[@markdillon4521]

Good to see you back, Really genine decent guy, best wishes from Ireland to you and your family

[@manooko]

Hello Maven! It's great to see new content from you! Last time I checked in was way back when you were not so sure about uploading more stuff on YT - maybe 2 years ago? Road cycling years. Anyway, to much surprise I see you're now riding a 26 inch war machine now! I myself have one very robust 1998 Specialized Hardrock chromoly steel frame. Heavy as all hell. Slow but comfy. How do you feel about gravel riding in general? You just grew out of road cycling altogether?

[@edwardwegelius6098]

Oh the enjoyment face as you eat the porridge!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@timrichardson809]

Can totally relate mate. Have all the aims to get out riding when the kids are in bed……… end up cracking a beer and vegging on the sofa!!

[@somnumna2606]

I like watching your rides while living in another country because I used to rides most of the same routes. It’s great that you are putting more content up. Jack has grown and good to see all well in your life and look fwd to the next. P.S. I don’t miss Melb winters!

[@breakfastsushienjoyer]

Freaking sweet build. 💯

[@WheelersAtLarge]

Love the bike packing setup, no BS, just the right tool for the job 👍 Interested to see which way you go with the front rack, full on load carrier or lightweight bar bag support.

[@Jonsuts]

❤️ been genuinely buzzing for these videos

[@Zzyyxx22]

I think 1x is fine for mountain bike trail centres but I didn’t like it on the road. Too big jumps between gears if you’re bothered about cadence and I missed the ability to add or dump gears using the front rings.

[@Donga083]

Cmon maven keep the video coming mate looking forward to more

[@njwithers]

I converted the mountain bike to 1x because I was sick of jumping between the front rings when on the trails. I’m now reconsidering, since I’ve lost the really low down gearing you need for the gnarled stuff. Time will tell.

[@michaelbond3341]

Spotted those Maxxis DTH tyres in your previous video and was intrigued to see what bike they belonged to! Thanks for talking us through the Surly Long Haul Trucker, absolute classic 🤙🏼

[@L31GHJ]

Wattle is out, spring is close!

[@richardhutchings1980]

Re the bags. You could try a tail fin and panniers or perhaps a large bag off your seat post (similar to your indipac setup). They might be good alternatives to the tray top at the front.

[@kalebyurchak7375]

I’m dead after that ending, can’t say I haven’t been there!!

[@letzrockitrite8469]

Maven... good to see your daddy domesticated dance and having a great time with your family.... been awhile as youtube doesn't send emails like they used to.... got to hunt to find things these days.... regarding the 1X vs 3X front chain ring... I own both and if I'm going for speed I'll ride the full suspension with the 3ring ... it's heavier than my Scott hard tail and as long as I don't have to continually get it going .... I ride the bike with more choices.... However, if I'm heading for the hills.... it's the 1x11 for the win.... cheers and hopes for the lockdown madness to wain where you are

[@neon3690]

I find 1x is good for mtbing (you don’t have to look down to check which chainring you’re in) and for CX (one less thing to get caked in mud).

[@cyclingmaven]

The later is a very god point 👍

[@scotthawthorne8530]

love the maven

[@LorenzMapTV]

Love the dancing!

[@rosswelton8835]

That volcano is the best thing I've seen on the Internet for a long ol time 🤣

[@richardhutchings1980]

Great video. That Japanese poke bowl looked tasty

[@AussieInJapan]

Good stuff mate, nice to see some talk about bikes and rides like the one you did on your Surley. Likewise I also need to drop quite a few more kilos and can be hard to get their. Let me see How I can go while following your progress. Btw we’ve got way more covid cases, pitiful amount of tests but still have pretty normal freedom, no lockdowns here in Tokyo.

[@LB-qf3ef]

People answer fast. A 10T-50T 12-speed cassette out back and a single up front could give you a useful gear for anything you encounter, however with only 12 speeds jumps between gears are noticeable.

[@adsensedd]

I can really relate to that last shot haha.

[@sashas8168]

Mavstar dance... it will kick on.

[@Randy_W_retro_gamer]

4:32 Could you tell something about this camera handle? I'm looking for something like this

[@cyclingmaven]

Quadlock out front mount with a gopro attchment on the bottom.

[@ClarkS963]

Yay Another vid!!

[@nikolaosstavrou5327]

Maven this is food for thought!!! Xixixi!

[@Joiedevivredesilives]

I have a friend who went on a carb free diet which I started and have lost 6kgs when i have been laid off any exercise due to a gammy leg. I am hoping to buy a 1× setup touring bike either Ekar or Axs main reason is you loose nothing at 10 speed but lugging kit uphill you have a 44 cassette

[@greg_loper]

I am so glad that you were late for the ride, if you were on time I would be concerned that the reboot was just someone else who was impersonating you. 😉

[@74winefred]

Your dance moves rock. Do it again

[@andrewroberson3829]

Hey Maven - What kind of kickstand do you have on your Surly? Do you like it? I'd like to get a kickstand on my Surly dad bike.

[@CTucky1966]

'Pizza Decided to invite itself to mavens,for dinner!?' :)

[@stevehall2137]

So many times I've promised myself an hour on the trainer, only to find myself with a glass of red wine in my hand

[@gally7890]

Haha this is also me every night after the kids finally go down 😂

[@peterlanganke6716]

Beautiful people.

[@deborahmitchell1804]

Bang bang bang 😂 pizza is reality of kids , responsibilities and things time ✅. Love seeing your videos and that blue dot 🔵 of new content when I get on my trainer🤟🏻

[@derekcravenPT]

Merre creek walkway?

[@andrewhall127]

Have you still got the Waltly? Looking at them and very interested in a long term review.

[@TheCrossroads09]

Autophaghy... Fast for a couple days mate. I find it fixes those perpetual bad habits.

[@greggie111]

Where was the pizza from? Looked good

[@cyclingmaven]

g.page/IlMaestroWoodFirePizza?share

[@oscarweasley2618]

Switched to a 1x and regret losing the extra gears. That said, my riding is mostly commuting, so reduced maintenance should be more important than performance.

[@Dseath]

That ending hahahah

[@phildavis1825]

Hey Maven, you back to the old day job or full time vlogging.

[@allencameron2619]

Hey is it me or did anyone else noticed a couple videos ago he mentioned the long haul trucker had BMX tires on and now in this video he said MTB tires….. god love u mark 😁😂

[@fgewfee]

Maven, what are the next big race??

[@JakeMay]

I think I need some side entry bottle cages, I find it's such a nightmare trying to squeeze your bottles our with a frame bag in, and then I end up not drinking enough! Here's my set-up in case you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anbWoId6m86Fn8k

[@michaelstrugnell9696]

What pedals are they? I could do with a pair of them!

[@SimoWill75]

PD-A530. There's also the PD-EH500 that I think is slightly bigger.

[@essex__rider]

Pizza 🍕

[@buttychips]

Drier than a nuns nanny 😭

[@vaughanc4919]

I'm Switzerland based and it breaks my heart seeing the idiocy regarding lockdowns in Australia. Also, bacon and eggs (no toast) is the better breakfast, more satiating and a much lower spike in blood sugars ........ but it also means being unpopular or trendy (my 2 cents worth)

[@matthewbenger8355]

That is mad locked down with 6 cases. 31k cases in uk today. Think Aussie government need to realise zero covid isnt an option. Benefit uk has is we are 80+% vaccinated and very little hospitalisations. My understanding is Australia only about 5%... 1x on gravel bikes is nice and simple but I specifically specced 2x GRX on mine and havent regretted a thing

[@theoavana]

Sram drive the whole 1 x thing cos they their front derailleurs don’t work.

[@dzack02]

What the hell is going on in Melbourne? It's bad enough in USA.

[@ClarkS963]

Locked down for 6 cases!!!! I actually wish the USA would take it that seriously.

[@cartyboys7484]

Hahaha! Cheers.

[@superbigace1761]

What happened to your waltly mate

[@happyjim8027]

The Dancing Maven channel…

[@officialmcdeath]

Rave dad \m/

[@claudiagibson3623]

Most enjoyable and if I slipped on something I’d slip on pizza

[@Wolfman1250s]

Regular Maven vids 😁👍 Gotta say, Zwift has been a game changer for me. Gone from being lucky if I could ride 2-3 times a week due to kids/work, to being able to ride pretty much every day. Consistency 👍

[@dominicbritt]

Nah! Well said!

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

so no meat pie reviews ?

[@mikepapa3196]

Yeah nah!

[@morellish]

Pasta is vegetarian.

[@waynemakka1324]

Can’t figure out how the Borders are locked down, but a Covid pos passenger can Fly into Melbourne from Sydney, federal air travel mandate………..thanks Scotty 🤪👎🏼🤪

[@kimgaugemusic]

You're in lockdown because you're being treated like a prisoner. That's where the terminology comes from, the prison system. When the inmates are playing up in a prison, the warden puts them into lockdown as punishment or to regain control of a situation.

[@brendonmadden-smith]

and?

[@kimgaugemusic]

@@brendonmadden-smith you're living in a communist state.

[@brendonmadden-smith]

@@kimgaugemusic no, it's a fact that NZ is not a communist state

[@kimgaugemusic]

@@brendonmadden-smith wait until you have to start showing your green passport to go into restaurants, supermarkets or anywhere else the government deems useful and then get back to me.

[@brendonmadden-smith]

@@kimgaugemusic no, I doubt I will be bothered getting back to you. I will say however, that if that's your definition of communism you are very poorly informed