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@ohnezuckerohnefett7 ай бұрын
I love to come to your channel once in a while, you're still an inspiration in attitude, after all these years. I hope you and your family are well.
@GenuinePluko4 ай бұрын
the original cycling vlogging channel for me, LOVED maven content, shame he's moved on :(
@ohnezuckerohnefett4 ай бұрын
@@GenuinePluko i think he has moved on for all the right reasons, but I know what you mean. Maven, if you read this: I hope you and your family are well.
@skogling5 ай бұрын
Miss your adventures. But I get how much you have in your life with toddlers. ❤
@BikeShopGirl Жыл бұрын
So happy to see you trying a Tern!
@thedronescene74748 ай бұрын
This channel was fantastic! You have almost 50K subscribers and your content was good! You COULD make a living out of this channel! Find the time to do it!
@GenuinePluko4 ай бұрын
the original cycling vlogging channel for me, LOVED maven content, shame he's moved on :(
@cortomaltese91013 ай бұрын
Maven I miss your content!!!
@jensenhealey907efi Жыл бұрын
You don't touch on the aspect of the positive mental health benefits of your children being out in the environment when on the back of the bike rather than being buried inside the back of the car. Or the health benefits for you and your wife in getting physical exercise.
@kylieon51ststreet71 Жыл бұрын
I found you thru a Durianrider interview. Ebikes are super popular here in NYC and you often see families with kids in these long style bikes hauling around town. So cool!
@STEOKEO6 ай бұрын
You were my favourite KZfaqr......shame you are not as prolific as you used to be.
@garyseckel295 Жыл бұрын
So glad to see your video. Been loving cargo bikes/trikes for a long time. The high price, as implied, is not just HUGELY cheaper than a car, but you knowingly realize the HUGE increase in your Family Fun!
@Rob_TheOne Жыл бұрын
I ride a ebike almost everyday. Transport my daughter back and forth from school. She loves it. I really enjoy getting outside every even in the winter, fat tires are great for Michigan weather
@c600624 Жыл бұрын
Such a great environment friendly alternative to the gas guzzler. Great to see you back doing vlogs 🚲
@derekcravenPT Жыл бұрын
I’ve been visiting Melbourne frequently and have to say your cycling infrastructure, especially trails off road is so much better tan what we have here in Auckland!
@marcus_velo_9970 Жыл бұрын
that's great you've managed to minimize your incidental exercise. " Incidental activity is any activity built up in small amounts over the day. For example, walking up the stairs or to the bus stop. Why is incidental activity important? Physical activity is a major factor in preventing and reducing the risk of many health conditions (eg. heart disease, diabetes and some cancers)."
@charliemcmonagle Жыл бұрын
I have 2 boys of a similar age. Same debate on a second car with my partner back before Christmas. Bit the bullet and picked up a yuba cargo second hand. What a game changer! Done nearly 1000km of commuteing school/nursery runs every day through a European winter and all good. Cant wait to have it through the summer.
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
Yeah awesome bro. I'll google that one.
@charliemcmonagle Жыл бұрын
@@cyclingmaven its the kombi E5 compact cargo. Enough space for a bigger one and a child seat and a great big basket up front. Tern looks lush but out of my budget. The longterm leasing sounds like a great option especially as a way to work out if it fits. All the best Mark and cheers for the videos, makes my day to see a slice of yours.
@nathang4682 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, I have a Tern Quick haul which is also a great option. Little less carrying capacity than HSD and not as many bells and whistles but is more affordable and still really nice. Plus if you're in North America it can go up to 28mph (instead of the 20 max in Europe). I will say that rain and cold are no problem if you dress right, my raincoat and rain pants do a great job and aren't really that cumbersome since there is storage on the bike.
@PaulFreeman1 Жыл бұрын
Such an Aussie!! 10c and rainy is good weather here in Scotland. We're glad it's not 0c and snowing. I don't have a car. I have an e-bike and I have studded tyres available when needed
@richardriddle43012 ай бұрын
I had a TERN GSD gen 1 and now have a GEN 2. It’s a great bike. The children are bigger now but for 6 years they went to school on the back of the eBike. We still use it to drop the biggest one, who is 12 at the tram stop where she meets her friends. Get an eBike - they are fantastic.
@jpulizzano Жыл бұрын
Yep....great idea. We have a Townie for just recreation. Here in Wisconsin year round riding is not an option. Glad to see yah back Maven. Hannah looks fit as ever and oh my, children have grown. Please keep the videos coming.
@lyndonhudson5859 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic informative video mate, good to see you back on the channel👍
@user-lr4ey7kl4j3 ай бұрын
Fantastic vid, I've been doing deep dive research over the past few weeks into the Tern GSD as we're seriously considering purchasing one here in New Zealand. Our situation will be precisely like yours in a couple of years in terms of our children's ages. This is by far the best video that I've seen for people living and using the Tern. Also, I did smile a bit when I saw what you view as a _steep hill._ I'm in Wellington, and those Melbourne "hills" are veritable mole hills. :) All the best to you and yours.
@pascaladl Жыл бұрын
E cargo (or even just cargo bike) makes so much sense for so many little errands. For those that don't like the idea of the kiddos sitting behind, front loaders like the Riese Müller or Urban Arrow ones are great to ride as well. I myself have a non-electric cargo bike from Douze and it's served me well for school drop offs and shopping until now. Kid's too big to sit in the front anymore but I still use it for supermarket runs and small trips into town nearly every day.
@74_pelicans Жыл бұрын
Never knew I lived so close to you. Cool to see you going to all the places/trails/roads that I ride on.
@sabamacx Жыл бұрын
Panasonic in Japan make a series of E-Bike "mamachari" simple workhorse bikes. They start at $900 and the fully specced up one with two child carriers and luggage and wireless keys and so on is only $1900.
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
We really get smashed in Aus. Everything is expensive
@richardharker2775 Жыл бұрын
Lug and Carrie subscription service also includes insurance and roadside assistance plus routine services. You can also rent, as part of the deal, racks, bags and other accessories from as little as $3 per week. Compare that to a latte takeaway. They are also fantastic to deal with.
@user-lr4ey7kl4j3 ай бұрын
Wow! That's impressive. Would love it if they set up shop in New Zealand.
@richardharker27753 ай бұрын
@@user-lr4ey7kl4j They have expanded to the 3 major cities in Aus and I believe there have been talks with NZ as Tern is developing a big presence there. Just recently there is other companies setting up business with a similar profile after seeing Lug and Carrie success. I would not be surprised if a similar model happens there, especially as you have more practical laws regarding ebike speeds.
@recumbrider643 Жыл бұрын
Yes these bikes can replace a car for errands. I love my cargo ebike. I commute by bike and try to run most of errands by bike. And there are many cargo bike models meanwhile. Also cargo cheaper ones. Tern is kind of the Mercedes of e-bikes. There are other brands with similar models such as the Blix Packa or Radwagon which are a lot cheaper.
@breathestrongcycling3672 Жыл бұрын
I haven't owned a gas vehicle for 15yrs now and after trying a couple of e-bikes i'm a believer. Here in asia tho public transport costs small change Buses, jeepneys and tricycles are plentiful and they go everywhere.... and 10K is the cost of a property!....Even so i'm tempted by some sort of e-motor powered bike.
@Joecycles Жыл бұрын
Good to see you bk on the youtube
@ronnbizzy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Maven, I've been saving up the pennies to convert one of my bikes to an e-bike. i used to have one back in 2011, it was great for commuting to work, would get me there relatively quickly and would bypass traffic. With the rise of interest rates, cost of living, petrol etc. It only makes sense for me to reduce some expenses by using an ebike.
@paulmiller4566 Жыл бұрын
I think we're neighbours as that's clearly in Carnegie where I live. I just started renting (yesterday) from lug and carrie. Just gonna use mine for commuting and shopping. Thanks for the video.
@mechpatt Жыл бұрын
Yet another quality Maven video, thanks!! I reckon $10K would buy a handy second hand car, it's pretty expensive but I can see the utility. Plus, riding around with the kids can be just awesome fun that can't be replicated chauffeuring them around in a car.
@74_pelicans Жыл бұрын
Rego, fuel, Maitanence, insurance would easily be a couple k a year, after 5 years you've paid it off.
@mechpatt Жыл бұрын
@@74_pelicans and in 5 years the kids won't want to be on the back!! Take your point - right now the joy from the kids really makes this worthwhile, but it's a surprising amount of coin required for a bike.
@MilanSmore Жыл бұрын
There's definitely gonna be cheaper alternatives to this
@garyseckel295 Жыл бұрын
@@mechpatt Expensive, ONLY if not compared to a second automobile. Hey, after that "5 years" take the Wee One's seat/s off. You still have a multi-use cargo bike! HELLO!
@nedt Жыл бұрын
Single car family W/kids here with a Yuba Spicy curry bike as the second 'car'. Absolutely bloody love it from trips to school Bunnings and even the full weekly shop at Aldi's. Also VERY jealous of your bicycle trails. We are in a rural town in NSW.
@paulmurden7621 Жыл бұрын
It's good to see you again dude.
@jimwyse743 Жыл бұрын
The blue train....great idea....ticks all the boxes.... Get some rain gear...how bad...l live in Ireland so l know what lm talking about...great for the kids... They will talk about it forever in the future... Back before e bikes l used to toe a trailer on the back of the mountain bike.. There eighteen now and they still smile when u mention that time.. Hanging up in the garage now wait for the next generation....how bad... The kids smile says it all... Good to see u and Hannah having a great time...win win....been a while... Good to catch up...super humans...👍😁😎 I
@benverschaeren6467 Жыл бұрын
Great video, sold me further on getting a cargo e-bike for around town.
@Tomas-ml9nv5 ай бұрын
I know its an ad but price of that is outrageous! Convert a regular cargo bike with an better electric motor and and bugger battery for one third of that price easy!
@Chris-mn7yy Жыл бұрын
I converted my genesis croix de fer to a mid motor bafang e-bike and I absolutely love it. I was using it every day for work but as winter hit here in the UK I found it much harder to motivate in the Bike V car choice at 6am. But, as soon as Spring comes I'll be back on it every day. E-bikes really are great.
@edwardwegelius6098 Жыл бұрын
Maaaaaveeeeeen is back
@thepressroomcyclingpodcast Жыл бұрын
Love the e bike option. We live close to the city in Perth and would consider getting an e bike for those days we cbf riding in on our roadies or, just to go to Aldi etc Keep ‘em coming mate.
@skogling Жыл бұрын
God I miss your bike adventures Mark!
@TheBlueskythoughts Жыл бұрын
I suppose the ideal scenario is being able to charge the battery from a PV panel if you can, great real world video
@greg_loper Жыл бұрын
I'm just saying that this year is the 50th anniversary of RAGBRI and if they sent you and the bike to the US... #justsayin
@ElrocStone Жыл бұрын
Awesome, mate. I sold our second car a year ago and I have been ebiking to work since, I absolutely love it. I am still trying to convince the wife about getting a cargo bike but we have parking issues to contend with to use it as a serious shopping device here in Auckland so she isn't convinced....yet.
@pascaladl Жыл бұрын
Worse than parking a car?
@ElrocStone Жыл бұрын
@@pascaladl Yeah, they actually have car parking spaces.
@pascaladl Жыл бұрын
That sucks. Space for a ton of metal but not an itsy bitsy E-Bike. Fwiw, my front loader cargo bike is easy to lock up and much safer than a normal bike to leave, because you don't notice you carry a big ass lock, it stands on its own with a great kickstand and is waaaay to heavy to just carry away. So I often just throw a lock through the wheel and leave it wherever.
@lpoolck17 Жыл бұрын
In a sunny climate this is a non brainer. Unfortunately I live in the UK 🌧️☔
@LeeMcGinley Жыл бұрын
No longer having kiddies to worry about anymore (grandchildren instead) I've occasionally wondered about a cargo bike but the usefulness out in the 'burbs is up in the air thanks to hit and miss cycling infrastructure. In all honesty, I'd love to be able to feel safe riding my roadie to work again buuuuuut the Hume Highway Somerton and bicycle safety are somewhat mutually exclusive.
@bluejay83624 ай бұрын
Yo mark! Go ride again mate! 😂
@runningwithmarc Жыл бұрын
I don't need or want one, but watched it all because it's quality maven content
@raulingaverage Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@cam-hz4yl Жыл бұрын
I miss this channel Mark. Hope all is well.
@salad_gold_rancher Жыл бұрын
Mate, just because it rained doesn't mean it ruins your day! With the cargo capacity, you can prepare for the weather with a towel to dry off the saddle and extra clothes for the temperature change! Of course, I bought my first bike in 1985 and grew up in a rainy part of the world. So, rain is as natural to me as any other weather.
@seanreynolds866110 ай бұрын
Here’s the big question I’ve got: Can you take it on the train? I live in Western Sydney. I want to get a cargo bike for hauling my baby boy around and going on adventures. This is likely to involve some train travel. Also, if I were to take it for my work commute instead of my mountain bike, again, it needs to go on a train.
@HBadger89 Жыл бұрын
When’s the next vid!
@stephenlivesey12 ай бұрын
Has mavern stopped make videos ??
@nimblybimbly4002 Жыл бұрын
...but how and why is it $10K? ?!? Jeez...
@Mine96craft Жыл бұрын
The biggest downside to bikes are the days where the weather is bad and it's raining or snowing. On warm summer days there are so much more people on a bike riding to work than on rainy days. But most of those people switch to their car or the train once the weather is bad. So on those days both alternatives are congested and its no fun either. But sitting in your warm car singing to your favorite song makes it tolerable
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
I agree. Melbourne is good though as you can take the e-bike on the train which I’ve done several times. Ride / train combo.
@toastandpoop Жыл бұрын
100% we ride out ebike almost everyday. Victoria BC
@davidanderson1036 Жыл бұрын
We can't afford a second car, simple as. To me this would work very well for my wife, who doesn't drive, and does the school run twice a day. Will it be available in the UK?
@cd99543 ай бұрын
Mark why do you say Hannar sometimes and Hannah the other? Just curious!
@johnt5222 Жыл бұрын
So rental is working, but does it make you consider buying one? Maybe an economy e-bike for one?
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
Yeah, if I had the money 100% I’d buy one.
@nationsnumber1chump Жыл бұрын
If that thing was in the US, it'd already be stolen on the back of someone's truck in another state. Lol In your opinion, is Australia or Girona the best place to live for riding bike?
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
Australia is a big place an Girona is a town, but I'd say places in Australia like Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne are better than Girona for riding bikes. I haven't spent a great deal of time in Girona though.
@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed Жыл бұрын
i just noticed you have 2 great kids ha ha ha wow where did the years go
@guyd4067 Жыл бұрын
Getting Shit Done.
@jamiec4227 Жыл бұрын
Hey maven great to see you again, I have an achilles strain would you recommend a stationary bike to keep fitness up? Hope the family are well
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
Yes... or an e-bike. ;-)
@jasonfoster7403 Жыл бұрын
Great vid Maven. I'm shocked rhe difference with the motor on and off going up the hill. How often does this bike need charging?
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
I charge it once a week I'd say and we ride it every day.
@sashas8168 Жыл бұрын
Not to mention greener for the environment.
@curlcurllocal Жыл бұрын
I used to ride a Pinarello to the city every day and I was so fit and healthy. Now I work in an industrial wasteland and drive every day (for higher wages). The only thing to eat is a crumbed chicken cheese sausage from the cafe. I will be dead within 10 years for sure.
@user-lr4ey7kl4j3 ай бұрын
Lol that's a great little post. You could make your own lunch and take it to work?
@curlcurllocal3 ай бұрын
@@user-lr4ey7kl4j I just got a new job out of the industrial wasteland. Riding over 100km a week just commuting. (Another fast road bike). Still see no need for ebikes for young people if you have showers at work and somewhere to lock a decent fast bike up.
@jadedjourneys4 ай бұрын
Do the handlebars go higher? it look like your shoulders are stooped
@user-lr4ey7kl4j3 ай бұрын
Great question, I've wondered that myself. 6ft3 here, so I definitely don't want to be slouching.
@sarahsarahkk Жыл бұрын
This is only going to work short term as the kids will be too big to sit on the back of the bike soon.
@user-lr4ey7kl4j3 ай бұрын
That particular bike has a 200kg capacity, including the bike weight. So they could comfortably fit on that bike for a while longer. Whether they want to be seen being ridden by their folks at a certain age is another matter! ;)
@Lulu-oi9ue Жыл бұрын
These bikes are insanely expensive. How a bike can be more then the cost of my Nissan micra and also theirs no infrastructure for me to ride safely.
@DanTuber Жыл бұрын
Battery life and charging time?
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
Charing time from empty to full is several hours, 4-6hrs I'd say. Each battery can do about 40km and I have two with the option of adding a third.
@bilalahmad2402 Жыл бұрын
Meee! Haha love it
@TheUtahPainter10 ай бұрын
What ever happened to rhino I never see you guys ride together anymore
@stagumphs Жыл бұрын
Great appraisal to an everyday problem. In Sydney I more worry about riding on roads now. The issues with anti-cyclist drivers has gotten silly. The bike looks great tho but for $10k I agree, I’d rather spend that on an s works!
@grahames9228 Жыл бұрын
$10,000 yikes!
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
I set that bad boy on Turbo all day every day.🤣 Check out Lug+Carrie here if you're curious: bit.ly/3WAsIYq
@andrewverdon9718 Жыл бұрын
music track playing in the first 2 mins? thx
@emaniebo Жыл бұрын
The problem with this size bike is parking and locking them up.
@johnt5222 Жыл бұрын
Funny, I see the problem with smaller models being too easy to carry away. This model is more cumbersome if the wheels don't turn.
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
People think twice about picking this up and stealing it because it’s so heavy. I feel more confident locking, alarm and then leaving it.
@bschauz Жыл бұрын
Me!
@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed Жыл бұрын
Are you starting to love cycling again??
@channul4887 Жыл бұрын
10000aud? Are they having a larf? Even 50aud per week is mental.
@zachary8452 Жыл бұрын
🔥 "Promo SM"
@damo5219 Жыл бұрын
Here's my -ve's for e-bikes 1. Risky riding at night 2. Police indifference to bike theft 3. Shopping centres indifference to bike security 4. Wife is quite wobbly riding a bike
@garyseckel295 Жыл бұрын
They make trikes that are rigid or can lean into turns. Can be locked rigid if need occurs. Hopefully entities will recognize bicycle use more and more!
@williamfooks Жыл бұрын
You have a long tail. That’s not a cargo bike. Once you get a cargo you will then replace the car
@cyclingmaven Жыл бұрын
Yes I stand corrected. Thanks.
@richardfowler9901 Жыл бұрын
Personally I think it's very dangerous to put kids on back.
@jamskof Жыл бұрын
please dont put your children in those things, absolute death traps, you can be the best rider in the world, and a car may still hit you. theres no excuses. dont risk your kids lives to save money.
@sabamacx Жыл бұрын
That'snot the fault of the bike. This is also Australia where we aren't slaves to car infrastructure as badly as the US.
@user-lr4ey7kl4j3 ай бұрын
I live in New Zealand and percentage wise the number of car accidents causing death compared to those car accidents involving cyclists causing death is negligible. And, I have never heard of a car hitting a cyclist causing the death of children. Obviously that may be very different to where you live.