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@HOBOTECH5 ай бұрын
Like these long form videos. It's like we're riding along. Onward and Forth!
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
More to come!
@thegiantswordworkout4 ай бұрын
@@Eric_Tennant Love to see a video on your electrical and how much batteries you have and the estimated time to change from 50 to 100 percent with all your pannels.
@benazeddine52555 ай бұрын
From Denmark: Thx for sharing this wonderful trip. I am 80 years old and an avid long haul Triker (ICE Sprint FS + Ziflex Mono-wheel Trailer for carrying 65 Kg of camping gear). No EL Assist until now. Last year I completed a 2.886 Km Trip, which took me from Denmark cross over Sweden (Gothenburg-Stockholm) to Finland (Turku to Helsinki), Ferry back to Stockholm and following the East Coast of Sweden to Ystad with a ferry hop to the Island of Gotland (East Coast of Sweden) and further triking to Ystad (South of Sweden. Ferry to the Danish Island of Bornholm and after 2 weeks there ferry to Køge (East Coast of DK, 38 Km south of Copenhagen). Then Triking Ferrying through the Dabisk Islands of Falster-Loland-Langeland to the wonderful Island of Ærø (26 Km N-E of the German town of Lübeck). Then Triking back to Ebeltoft in Denmark. I was seeking info about EL Conversion Tips & Tricks and fell over your Video. Well done and very well filmed. All the best and safe biking journeys in the future. Consider visiting Scandinavia...🙏
@popcopone51725 ай бұрын
as a european watching this, i appreciate that u ve edited what that means in km as well. thanks.
@Eric_Tennant4 ай бұрын
Anytime!
@6daysago1675 ай бұрын
I've been in Phoenix for 45 years (my whole life) and I think you are brave for doing this, best of luck. 👍
@garywozniak77424 ай бұрын
That ride took some testicular fortitude. Thanks for sharing it. It took me a while to figure out what the green breaks were 😊
@mswarrior932Ай бұрын
The semi drivers are the best on the road!! 👍
@Eric_TennantАй бұрын
Yes they are!
@TeeCerberus5 ай бұрын
That was dope man, thanks for the video. New sub
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@captainchedo35922 ай бұрын
Great ride very relaxing stream, green breaks what a nice way to cross desert 🏜 & river🏝. I put pipe insulation as a noodle tire barrier then (tire out) haven't had tire problems since.
@mykelbaurle57584 ай бұрын
That road wire, as you call it, is the bane of my existence. I ride to the Post Office, about a 1 1/2 miles one way, and I’m always picking the wires and glass slivers out of my tires. Sometimes I get them out before they puncture the tube.
@EvilAnomaly2 ай бұрын
As someone who grew up in California City it was very surprising to here someone mention Ridgecrest! I'm pretty sure our high school had to play Ridgecrest (Mojave High School) when I was growing up at least. Very interesting video and adventure!
@aaroncatolico75505 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your cool little journey with us! It was fun to watch. I'd like to see another journey from you. 👍🏻🤙🏻
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Here day 1 of my latest solar tour.
@daniele_go2 ай бұрын
Excellent video and great solar adventure, thanks!
@Obs92ford3 ай бұрын
I plan to do something similar and head off too Zion from Vegas and back this fall on my bike. Seeing a video like this definitely gives me more confidence, awesome video!! Glad you made it safe too, thanks for posting your adventures
@davidgambler15915 ай бұрын
Good Video & audio quality, like the narrative, well done. 👍🏻
@_autoverse4 ай бұрын
Nice work, not just the trip but the video itself. You’ve done a good job with the edit, the pacing was perfect.
@jamesrusselleriii82843 ай бұрын
I can't believe I watched the whole thing. Fantastic video, looking forward to more long-distance ebike riding content!
@Eric_Tennant3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@vicserra83823 ай бұрын
Such a good video. I watched the entire ride, just envious as all hell. Looks like so much fun. I am trying to extend my ebike travels as well. Phoenix to Vegas, what a trip. Congrats.
@noniwalker16513 ай бұрын
Well Eric what a trip thank you that was awesome take care Don't forget to take us on your next trip 🤩🤩🤩🤩
@knittingnana29395 ай бұрын
We lived in phoenix for years but had family in idaho and we made that trip from az through nv to id all the time. The road used to go right past the dam and if there was a wreck, God help you. It once took me 5 hours to go 5 miles on that road because of road construction. It was backed up for miles. I could have walked it faster. So it was huge when they built the road that bypassed the dam altogether. I want to say it was 2010 ish. Now we live in oregon but we still travel to arizona because our children are there. That new road has cut an hour out of our travel time. So worth it.
@MichaelFergusonVideos3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed watching your trip. I try to avoid major roads with little or no shoulder with my trike and to use less-travelled streets but that does make it challenging to find the best route.
@phenylxeon2 ай бұрын
this video was very inspiring to me, and bravo to proving the doubters wrong!
@glennnavarro62222 ай бұрын
love watching you videos I'm from Philippines a bike enthusiast too i like touring here in our place.
@Eric_Tennant2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@Ray_Dizon3 ай бұрын
Awesome dude! I watched it from start to finish!!!!
@Eric_Tennant3 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
@LD666BMX42019874 ай бұрын
Love videos like this. Great job man and enjoyed watching.
@Eric_TennantАй бұрын
Thanks
@rhodeislandhiker47454 ай бұрын
Awesome video and super cool set up ,I love solar and use it whenever I can. Thanks for sharing the adventure
@Eric_Tennant4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dennisyoung46315 ай бұрын
Trick with keeping thorns, etc, out of your tires is 1) using a tire that’s resistant to flats, e.g. Schwalbe Pickup or Big Ben (using both here); fit tire liners, E.G. Mr. Tuffy; and 3) use an Old tube as a “tube liner.” This last helps keep the tire liner’s rough edges from cutting into the tube.
@lucasbrunelle13 сағат бұрын
17:39 the tilt of a stick triples the solar wattage ⚡⚡⚡
@alvarogaitan25295 ай бұрын
Wow my friend terrific experience congratulations and good luck you the Iron Men God Bless you
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
@KnightHawkJosh4 ай бұрын
Of course I come across your video right as I am moving from Scottsdale to Orlando... Actually had thoughts of doing a cross country PEV trip there.... I sense that we'd had a blast riding around these parts!
@uncrunch398Ай бұрын
That's the kind of trip worthy of a tire company sponsoring. If they're confident theirs won't be bothered by what stopped you several times. Those wires probably came from car or truck tires as they blew out.
@skipstalforce5 ай бұрын
The perfect getaway lol. Great video eric thanks for taking us along
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Izzy_the_Goblin5 ай бұрын
That was such an amazing adventure! I felt like I was living vicariously through you lol. Traveling through closed roads, camping in super fun places and even passing that scary sign before the Hoover Dam! Needless to say, easy sub! 15 outa 10. You have inspired me to get out there and experience life. Onward and forth! ^^
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mswarrior932Ай бұрын
I love the semis! How they give you a little boost! There was lots of them on Route 66 when I rode it end to end!! And the truck stops are awesome!! I love the solar setup Eric!! Might make one myself!!
@dailyrider29753 ай бұрын
4:25 2x$5 egg mcmuffin + water isn't bad for breakfast. Soda is where they get ya.
@iblankedurmommy3 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this video ❤
@CMcKinnon10135 ай бұрын
Absolutely 💯 true, no point in getting mad
@kennethbradley2222Ай бұрын
Interestin project chargin on the go great idea
@Eric_TennantАй бұрын
Thanks 👍
@weswalker1208Ай бұрын
I made the whole trip with you. Great video
@Eric_TennantАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@caseykelso13 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 🍸.
@Eric_Tennant3 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@patrickderosier25162 ай бұрын
Green break? I was a bit slow to understand what that was. But i got it now in this video. 😂 Just subscribed.
@doriandryden2 ай бұрын
Look forward to more videos like this
@hughm.23812 ай бұрын
I don’t know if I would have subscribed prior to hearing solar optimizer but nevertheless I’m here 😂
@johnnewsom43165 ай бұрын
Awesome trip! Thanks for sharing Man
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@shuangaw87773 ай бұрын
Very cool. Subscribed.
@Eric_Tennant3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@CMcKinnon10135 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing, you will make it back home in less than a day too ha,ha !
@paraglidingprospector2 ай бұрын
52:41 - That song playing while you entered Jack in the Box had me thinking you were going cut-scene to you exiting an abandoned Jack in the Box. 😂 “Wake me up!…………………..”
@jonasmeier4174 ай бұрын
Great video and content, Eric! Thank you for also writing in kilometers!:-)
@Eric_Tennant4 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@chancevonfreund91455 ай бұрын
Cool adventure! 🚲
@bigjay67435 ай бұрын
Quite the adventure.
@Redgoatlv46023 ай бұрын
I always thought about going from Phoenix to Tucson taking the old highway.
@Eric_Tennant3 ай бұрын
Done that 2 times now. Best in winter.
@renocampos61978 ай бұрын
fun video! thanks for sharing your journey.
@Eric_Tennant8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@stockbull6145 ай бұрын
That was pretty incredible!
@JohnnyGARLAND-e9k3 ай бұрын
You really are SO right when you have a accident you will feel the real severe real pain 2 Day's later or 3 weeks later really so so true
@MiguelGgtr5 ай бұрын
Wonderful journey, Eric. Solar optimizer is really fun!
@rebelartstudio37303 ай бұрын
Love your videos it gives me inspiration. I drove truck for few years, but now I have to take ebike to work and errands currenty doing security. If u ever read this man try cambells chili. It's like as close to real chili and hundred times better than that dog food stuff lol. Take care
@scottm51673 ай бұрын
Now that's a trip!
@offgrid20105 ай бұрын
You're speaking to me for sure Eric. All the little things that you might need and run in to are very helpful to know about. I will check out your channel to see if you've posted more technical info ref your power system, batteries, etc.
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
Right on!
@gsestream3 ай бұрын
try the solar panel snake trailer train, just attach small wheels on the solar panels and attach as a snake, yep 4x wheels
@Makeitliquidfast2 ай бұрын
I think I'll try that but go to Grand canyon instead from PHX, great video.
@LucianosMindOverMatter5 ай бұрын
Your a legend Brother Great Video
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
I appreciate that
@LucianosMindOverMatter5 ай бұрын
@Eric_Tennant 😎 ill be down to go next time brother 🫡 I just use gas
@pcraze15 ай бұрын
Great video that shows how difficult and dangerous the roads in AZ are for cycling and how Google Map routes take you on roads with heavy traffic! We have driven this route from Phoenix to Vegas with e-bikes on the bike rack of our SUV and have limited our riding to bike paths or low traffic streets with a bike lane so it was very interesting to see your experience! Appreciate the demonstration to show the idea of charging with solar. For comparison without a solar charging method to ride from Phx to Vegas I would carry two external extender batteries that plug into my Trek Dual Sport E-bike for an added cost of $1000 and additional 10 pounds of weight (5 lbs for each extender battery) and recharge at outlets in coffee shops/hotels etc. That would eliminate the need for a bike trailer. I weigh 100 lbs and my ebike weighs 40 lbs and with one extender battery plugged into my bike I can get 40-80 miles of range carrying 22 lbs of gear depending on surface (gravel vs pavement), incline (uphill vs flat) and assist level (sport-mode vs eco-mode).
@dominichill99503 ай бұрын
The green break lol😂
@tonyg19975 ай бұрын
this was awesome
@Carebear3p03 ай бұрын
Love the set up and hope to have a similar one of my own one day
@P.Ttrying9 ай бұрын
Awesome a full length vid🎉 Ebikepacking rocks(with solar!)
@Eric_Tennant9 ай бұрын
Slow, but more free then a car with way more camping options.
@jasonstewart37485 ай бұрын
Spent my Sunday morning watching this. That trailer is a product that every ebiker should want. I'll be riding today and taking plenty of green breaks. I don't have an ebike yet but my surron lbx passes for one. I'm thinking about doing a trip using a spare battery and small honda generator sometime soon. The lbx has a 2.5 hour charge time with a 60v battery and can charge while it runs so with 1100 watt honda and 10amp charge on my spare and a 5 amp charge I should be able to run both chargers including maintaining a 30mph speed. I want your setup over what I'm planning. It's all about the stealth camping for me. About those flats, take an old tube and wrap your old tube in it or check out those Kevlar tire liners. It'll sacrifice some range but still better than slime. You're living the dream.
@garymarch47113 ай бұрын
Awesome trip man! Im building a bikepacking rig right now. Have a decent bike (quietKat jeep), a couple spare batteries and a foldable 150w solar charging station. Been doing "dry runs" on the bike. Started with a 20 mile ride, then 30 mile.. Doing 60 this week. Trying to gauge power consumption... and the ability of my hind end to handle miles lol. Now just need a trailer and lighter camping/ sleeping arrangements. Anyway, I was getting flats on my fat tire bike. They pick up debris. I installed Tannus Armor and man, it helped a lot! Not getting flats. Look into it if you haven't already.
@Designitbuilditworkshop4 ай бұрын
Pretty cool
@Eric_Tennant4 ай бұрын
Your solar trailer is much bigger.
@zbusiness884 ай бұрын
gotta have them green breaks
@GEAUXFRUGAL5 ай бұрын
Such a rich voice.
@mikeychillz23925 ай бұрын
everyhard worker in az gets their vocal chords choppes up by the heat
@briansmythe30004 ай бұрын
Quick green break 😮 😂 That's Cool I wanna get a solar panel too take when I go camping in the Wongies for the weekend Are they the super moto X tires I just put some big ben plus on mine Im glad you didn't get hurt when you took a little spill I hate riding on highways with Trucks and what not, People staring at there Phone with cruise control on LOL
@bvgb9214 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your video, I have never known anyone get so many punctures as you, where does all those bits of wire come from, we don't have that problem here in the UK.
@Eric_Tennant4 ай бұрын
Come off the tires when they blow out.
@kotnapromke3 ай бұрын
Its Solar Chigur!)
@patrickstarnes23555 ай бұрын
I think it would be a good idea to mount the solar panel above you giving you plenty of shade.🤔 But that's another project for you.
@15205golfer9 ай бұрын
The long awaited, award winning video!
@Eric_Tennant9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@rdkuless5 ай бұрын
funny how states discriminate against Solar Cyclist.. they give tax credits to home oners with solar power... why don't they give tax credits to solar ebikes riders..?
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
To make up for this I added 16kw system to my house.
@mikeychillz23925 ай бұрын
yup f america
@longrider425 ай бұрын
Yeah, I live in Wyoming, and sometimes I have to ride on either I-80 or I-25, and the truck drivers are so very careful, but they are professional drivers. Its motor homes I worry about. But I do have flags on my recumbent Ebike, and trailer that I pull.
@aaronbinder69035 ай бұрын
Hello Eric, That was a blast to watch!! Very enjoyable. I have the same biking pants. I want to buy more of them but now I can't find them. Anyways great video!! Take care! Onward and forth!! Aaron
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@pascalj43314 ай бұрын
Extremely good trailer design. 200w seems about right. Plenty of camping gear room, and you didn't even use bike's room for gear. Hinge and quick release is well done and a necessity. Single wheel is big for maneuverability and in theory should be less flat tires. Glad to see good wind performance. The big advantage compared to a "giant" bicycle camper is that ability to take shortcuts, and wiggle the trailer into a hotel room, and a low weight allows a good solar to weight ratio even if giant camper can have much more solar. Your trailer should be a commercial product. Do you have the trailer battery plugged into your bike battery without any concerns for voltage mismatch?
@Eric_Tennant4 ай бұрын
Thanks. The trailer in this setup has all 3 batteries in it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faOQaXVurtl-e9U Lately even the bike frame bags comes off when I'm using the trailer.
@dayshafreeman5 ай бұрын
You are my hero omg this is epic....and I love mcdonalds!!!
@simms1969 ай бұрын
Excellent road trip, scenery & documentary of your travels! Very interesting way of maintaining your battery with that solar trailer. Great full length video 👍
@Eric_Tennant9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mobileplayers50084 ай бұрын
Im suggest u do a shade around ur bike next time u do another cross country. So the shade can block the sun n keep u cool.
@earlwright97155 ай бұрын
Bring me the shtones! 😂 hey its that mr. zorg
@FlowJunkie655 ай бұрын
Seemed like your bike and all your strategies worked great to get you to Vegas in good form - congratulations! I gotta have a look at your earlier videos because I'm curious how you built up your e-bike and trailer! Great job!
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/faOQaXVurtl-e9U
@Billy-cs4cc2 ай бұрын
Tire inserts, fix a flat etc etc etc.
@normanwray13418 ай бұрын
You are new man don't worry your self 😅
@tannersnell45874 ай бұрын
Ive taken many green break on the bike trail in henderson my friend lol dppe video
@Eric_Tennant4 ай бұрын
Nice.
@nomade34.4 ай бұрын
Hello good job man
@Eric_Tennant4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@jimboramen802 ай бұрын
Any bikepacking that involves green breaks and jamming tracks from Bleach is alright with me.
@nickbrick213 ай бұрын
So at one point you were down 17% while eating at Mc Donald's so the ebike with the solar panel would not effectively keep you going forever. At some point you would have to stop and charge via solar, or plug in like you did at the establishment.
@oboeboy4472 ай бұрын
11/10
@baremetaltechtv5 ай бұрын
great video, but i think the trailer could use some improvements. At the very least, a way to angle the solar panel while you are riding would help with the charging. 2 vertical pieces of wood with slots cut into it to hold the solar panel at different angles would work, but i'm sure you could come up with something better. I don't think I could have made it through without a USB battery bank and a usb powered fan to blow on me in that hot weather. Maybe look into bicycle style campers for your next haul and you could end up being alot more comfortable and have more room for storage. Instead of just hauling a box on wheels, you could have a comfortable mini RV trailer with anything you could think of inside.
@baremetaltechtv5 ай бұрын
my goal would be something like a pedal car, a nice enclosed cabin to keep you out of the elements and provide a bit more protection. Think something like a super light box truck powered by bike pedals, but the box part is turned into a RV Camper. Velomobiles are also another cool thing to research if your into these long hauls on pedal power.
@monkeysuncle28165 ай бұрын
I'm surprised you're relying on finding sticks to optimize your angle. A lightweight piece of aluminum with a dozen settings built in to your rig would prob increase your AHs gained quite a bit.
@douglasvamateurradioandmore4 ай бұрын
What you can run on solar depends on how many and what panels are used and other factors. When you first mentioned green break, i thought you meant to charge up the batteries.
@conman51355 ай бұрын
Try putting "Slime" tube sealer in those tires It's worked for me..
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
I'm still looking for a good pair of mtb 29 road tubeless tires. For now I did put slime in them when I got back.
@jonasmeier4174 ай бұрын
Tires Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour are recommended. Or from other brands (Kenda, Maxxis, Panaracer...) the thickest ones.
@paulmryglod48023 ай бұрын
I heard some old nirvana playing
@meikgeik4 ай бұрын
Nevada in general is much more bike friendly than most other states except maybe California/Washington. Sure there's the occasional coal rolling jerk, but for the most part everyone is chill here.
@siriosstar47892 ай бұрын
nice adventure .why did you choose to wear dark colors and minimal warning lights .
@Eric_Tennant2 ай бұрын
I have to admit my winter riding gear is way to dark for road riding. I just need to shop for a lighter colored riding jacket.
@siriosstar47892 ай бұрын
maybe get an ugly neon yellow vest . atrocious looking but it will alert the lunatic drivers . anyway great video ! 👍
@johnnymcpherson84935 ай бұрын
I live in Mesa ive wanted to setup a solar power to my dog trailer for my X24 so me and my dog Maximus can do some traveling and camping... how hard was it to set the solar power to the trailer and about how much time do you think the set up took and about how much it weighed 😂😂 9:00 I invested in green slime and some thicker 2 because of the goat heads and every other Bush and tree in Arizona
@nataliepierce-shult10525 ай бұрын
I’m a longtime truck driver 30+ years and 3,000,000 miles under my belt and I also do cycle touring when I take time off. I have an electric bike and I’ve been trying to figure out how I can keep it charged up with two 100 W panels and a unit from Jackery
@Eric_Tennant5 ай бұрын
Jackery is not the best way to do it; because from solar to Jackery is a DC/AC conversion with a 9% loss. Then Jackery to bike charger is a AC/DC conversion with 9% loss. I have a few video that show a better way of doing it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nQqItteamBndU