Badlands 2022 Bike Check. What I Actually Packed

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Жыл бұрын

Badlands. A race renowned for its diverse landscapes and attracting some names well known from within and outside of the sport. From deserts to forests, coasts to summits, Badlands has it all. And all the drama. 2022 is my second time at the race, tackling on probably the most beautiful and brutal ultra race out there. In this 3 part video series, I'll be showing you the highs and lows of taking part in Badlands. In part 2 I do a rundown of my bike and the setup I used Thanks to Schwalbe, Shimano, Cervélo and Tailfin for helping to fund this documentary series.
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Пікірлер: 131

@oddfuture1click Жыл бұрын

I have watched many setups but this is by far the one that makes so much sense in my opinion. Great balance between minimalism/lightweight, endurance but still everything you need ✌🏽

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad to hear that! I’ve watched quite a few and surprised with what people choose not to take!

@onenotesolo256 Жыл бұрын

Best bike check ever. Fantastic detail. Well done on Badlands too.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@benjacobs9981 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Really informative, thanks Chris.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@andyekay Жыл бұрын

Fantastic rig and insight Chris. Nicely done! 👌🏼

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@paulcallan8769 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Ireland! I missed you guys in Spain! I was a week late AND without my bike. Big respect on enduring the heat and the desert. The videos are great, Keep her lit!!

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Paul!

@BobShurunkle Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. It was wonderfully informative and a real eye opener in some instances

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@shanew634 Жыл бұрын

Nice bike and run through Chris. Well done on another Badlands.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@markjthomson Жыл бұрын

Good chat - not only the gear but the reasoning behind it!

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope it was useful!

@iansellers1251 Жыл бұрын

Great vid Chris , seen lots of bike checks ,this was one of the best ,chapeau sir!

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad that you like! I think post race really is the best time to do it.

@AnvilAirsoftTV Жыл бұрын

Great set up Chris. Thanks for talking us through it.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@kimsue429 Жыл бұрын

Love how detailed this video is! I would agree that having aero bars are a great option to give your hands/nerves a break. I've also found that the change in position helps to relieve some back pain/tightness. Cheers!

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching it! Yep aero bars are great for back pain too aren't they? Definitely a must for seriously long rides.

@dodginglions5163 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this!…very informative!…😎

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching it :)

@smellyelle8422 Жыл бұрын

Chris, your two Badlands videos were awesome! Loved this bike set up walk through too :-)

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching them all

@smellyelle8422 Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisHallRides very much looking forward to more content Chris! You Ultra Endurance riders really are something else - much respect :-)

@paulburrows2679 Жыл бұрын

Safe Finish and Fun, Love it!

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

✌️🙏

@Max-et4ck Жыл бұрын

when you whistled I was sure I nose-whistled but was completely unsure how

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

We are in sync hahaha

@BikepackingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Great detailed breakdown of your setup, I've done a few setup videos in my time, but often feel the need to keep the videos succinct and engaging. But still, if you've got an interested target audience they will watch to the very end, as did I.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

I think some people really like these kind of videos because there is lots of useful information in them. Each to their own right?

@sjjw43 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you....

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@user-dt3qr3ck7r 5 ай бұрын

Came across you the other day I was looking for information on a Cervello Caledonia I had bought like your videos well done 👍

@ChrisHallRides 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@jamesbicknell4706 Жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris plenty of useful info, see you there next year no doubt 😉

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I hope I can be there again :)

@jamesbicknell4706 Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisHallRides I hope so I just love how many times you change your rig before the start.😂👍

@arcoulant87 Жыл бұрын

What a good fixing system for the frame bag ,I would buy that simple no need for heli tape

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s so so good

@cb6866 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ✌️

@thebikepackingadventurer Жыл бұрын

As always, love this bike. I like the look of that test framebag by tailfin, gives better room to get bottles out. Once I upgrade my gravel bike I will be switching to shimano and mtb rear mech for sure. Better calipers, better gear range all round better 👌🏻

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

The frame bag is super neat. Super impressed with it!

@leebarrett4709 Жыл бұрын

Yep, I second that, top bike check.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

🙌

@timothydoyle8269 Жыл бұрын

The more I see the tailfin rear set up, the more I want one. Im curious to see what next innovative bags will be produced by competitors. Seems like tailfins latest release of this rack/pack along with the others will be hard to beat. Bike set up looks great, thanks for the detailed breakdown and inspiration for ideas!

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment! Yeah I really think right now it’s hard to beat how good their stuff is. They have nailed it

@smellyelle8422 Жыл бұрын

Timothy Doyle, the Tailfin gear is well worth every penny. I have the carbon rear rack and AP20 trunk bag set up. It took me a while to shell out the cash, but once it's on the back of your bike, you'll forget about how much it cost. The quality and engineering is phenomenal. They also have a lovely customer service team who are always there if you need to ask them any questions.

@fotografamos4083 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful setup. The Áspero looks so good, clean or dirty!

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

It really does doesn’t it!?

@geordiem8496 Жыл бұрын

Great well thought out set up. I’m going to copy a couple of things! Thanks! Arundel do a bottle cage with an adjustable ratchet grip called the “Looney Bin” which would be ideal for the rear rack mounted bottle. Bonus points are it can open wide enough for a bottle of wine (or 1.5l supermarket water bottle). I hope to do Badlands in 2024 if I can get an entry…😊

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

That’s a great shout for a way to keep that bottle in place, even if it’s a wine one haha

@tjepk3s Жыл бұрын

You inspired me to get this same frame 😊

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Awesome! 🙌👌

@CarlosRodriguez-oc6hw Жыл бұрын

Gorg!

@davidfenwick262 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you. I think it's more informative to go through the setup post ride. You can say what worked for you and drawbacks if any.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly! That way it’s properly tested isn’t it?

@ondrejjanoska660 Жыл бұрын

The mounting system from Tailfin looks like real good idea. No need for frame stickers anymore.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly it’s so good

@miramoneric6988 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris ,so great approach,safety ,finish and fun .I like all the specs you select for badlands,everything is realistic according to what you are and your experience,I’m 67 years old ,with me son Pierre ,we prepare gravel and ultra distance frame and bikes ( bordure cycles in France )We plan to share 2023 departure . According to your second badlands, what details could you modified to improve again.Tks for your feedback,and congratulations for your video and your result

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Heya! Thanks for the message. To be honest there’s not too much I would change actually. Maybe take less but also a thin sleeping bag and foil blanket. This year was so cold at night compared to the previous year

@blahqwe Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, great insight.....do you know when that frame bag will be released?

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Not too sure yet but I’m sure it’ll be soon

@kristianrobinson5856 Жыл бұрын

Great detail. Love this. What is the helmet light you were rockin'?

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s from Silva. One of these: amzn.to/3UtUPIn

@kevinlyon9501 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in depth run down on the set-up of Mr Purple, though does need a bath.😂. Mixing Mtb and road parts looks easier with a Di setup than cable., which is proving troublesome for me. A small question, do these tires have any of Schwables puncture protection?, I'm amazed ridden two editions and no punctures. 👍

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Yep they do indeed have some pretty good puncture protection. Schwalbe have nailed it with the G-One range in my opinion

@ivanyhtang Жыл бұрын

Incredibly done video with great details, well presented!! What bottle holders do you use? I'm thinking that my gravel bike is one size too big for me but it's already a small size and concerned that going to extra small would further reduce the space in the frame for bags and 2x750mL bottles :/ not sure I can fit a frame bag at all with two big bottles. I'm running the stock 60mm stem slammed but thinking to go 50mm to shorten the reach. Keep cool mate

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The bottle cages are from Tacx. I can’t remember the name exactly but they are the side load ones. Definitely worth considering a bike fit to check it all

@BikepackingAdventures Жыл бұрын

Been nursing some nerve damage in my left hand, closest two fingers to my thumbs since before starting and finishing TCR in July/August. Not sure exactly when it came on, but it definitely takes some time to heal. Back in 2019 following PBP it took as long 6 months until my pinkies could feel a key on a keyboard properly. Well done at Badlands, I've been enjoying eyeing up a few events this evening, not personally got a gravel bike, but going from the Badlands promo video from 2021 - a lot of first time riders at the event so I guess there's still plenty of time to gain experience off-road. Chris, I am not familiar with Badlands history, does it always start in September?

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

It's surprisingly common. Mine has been a problem since being knocked off by a lorry several years ago and just hasn't been right since. I have had a lot of physio and tests on it and unfortunately it'll never be back to 'normal' again. The race always starts in September. This year was only the third edition of the race but it's definitely becoming a firm favourite.

@breathestrongcycling3672 Жыл бұрын

Lucky you didn't get so knackered you mistook the sunscreen for the Styrkr 🤔...😆..

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

hahahahahaha🤣

@nicolascuvelier9344 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Can you tell me what v-mount packs you installed on your bike ? 1,7 ou 3 L ? Thank you very much

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Heya the one on the BB is the 1.7 litre

@stenoboard Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, great overview, thanks! What is the size of the tailfin Downtube Pack? 1.7L or 3L? Cheers 🙌

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

1.7l

@Z3roZock Жыл бұрын

Great video! I didn’t get the Airmatt and Liner Brand? Can somebody help??

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Alpkit

@justinfo-jepy355 Жыл бұрын

the dirt! yes we dont want to wash the dirt its a trophy haha nice....

@tinusvanoverveld9180 11 ай бұрын

Hi just looking throw your videos about badlands saw the klight set up which I have but the exposure light (which I have to and would love to set it up like you have ) is a wall charging one did you charge it throw the klight system during the day?

@ChrisHallRides 11 ай бұрын

I changed it with a mix of the klite system and a battery pack

@lukamalic486 Жыл бұрын

I came to find out , and no mention of it from you or in the comments , whats the helmet light you used , awesome ride Chris 😎 👏

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

It’s from a company called Silva if I remember correctly

@lukamalic486 Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisHallRides curious on how it attaches to the helmet , looks like a nice size overall , will look into it , appreciate it 😀

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

@@lukamalic486 just attaches with a rubber strap basically

@user-rc5ld4um4n Жыл бұрын

Loved the detail and what a setup. Now I know a lot of the kit will be sponsor provided etc but it would be great to get a total value of the bike with all of the equipment on it?

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Honestly I'm not too sure what it would add up to. There is a lot of stuff that is prototype and not available .

@user-rc5ld4um4n Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisHallRides Fair enough. I suspect it might add up to a fairly scary figure 🤣. Either way its a fantastic setup, well done sir!

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@foodbymark Жыл бұрын

hi Chris, I just installed my tailfin carbon rack on my gravel bike, and keen to find out what accessory you used to install the bottle cage on the back?

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Hello! It's this: www.tailfin.cc/product/spares/accessories-accessories/ap-mount/?v=79cba1185463 You then attach a bottle cage to it. Hope that helps!

@TheLucateli Жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, how much time did you spend on the 50 cog? Thinking in retrospect, would you have made it to the end with a normal 46 shimano cassette? Thanks for the vídeo, it has gold information.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

I actually used it loads. If you have the gear I’ve always found it gets used. You could definitely still do it on a 46. Last year I wan 2x and an 11-42 I think

@mariowissmueller2230 Жыл бұрын

Which Cassette and Rear Derailleur are you using? Great Video, Greetings from Germany... 😘

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

It’s all in the video I believe but it’s an XTR Di2 rear mech that I purchased and then used a wolf tooth goat link with it. The casette is from Garbaruk

@mariowissmueller2230 Жыл бұрын

So you combine GRX Shifters and MTB Casette via Di2. Nice Move! 👍

@BMMB450 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris. The bike fram bags from where i can buy them please🌹

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

They are currently prototypes from Tailfin. They will be released soon so keep an eye on their social media

@BMMB450 Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisHallRides i will. Thanks mate🌹

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

@@BMMB450 no problem!

@oliverburke3743 10 ай бұрын

Hey dude. What bars did you say they were on your rig?

@ChrisHallRides 10 ай бұрын

Cervélo’s own bars

@J.S.A. Жыл бұрын

How are you fitting the exposure light to the handle bars. I got one and could only find adapters for round bars, so had to fudge it.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

I used Cervelo's stem mounting system and an adapter for the light to a GoPro mount. The normal mount fits find on these handlebars too without the aero bars as there's a wide round gap to mount things like that

@J.S.A. Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisHallRides great videos by the way, relaxed, nice and informative with interesting content. Much better than all the posing by Lawrence and Francis ;) ;) (jk jk....). Do like the Aspero, not got one but fell for it as soon as I saw it in a shop, good to know the performance lives up to it's looks.

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

@@J.S.A. haha thanks so much. Hopefully all going to plan I’ll be able to do more things like this. They both do an amazing job with what they do but I want to try and do things a little bit differently. Genuinely I think the Áspero has become my absolute favourite to ride too

@weaselfever Жыл бұрын

I know Cervelo says "haul ass not gear" for the Aspero. Do you think there would be issues with frame integrity if you loaded it with more of a "regular" bikepacking setup?

@ChrisHallRides Жыл бұрын

Nope not at all. Lots of people were racing badlands on them too. It’s such a capable bike

@weaselfever Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisHallRides hell yeah. going to load mine up then. thanks and great vid!

@supakidgalaxy 8 ай бұрын

What is your height & frame size Aspero? I am looking at buying one and the geo puts me right between sizes

@ChrisHallRides 8 ай бұрын

It’s a size 54. I’m 183cm

@supakidgalaxy 8 ай бұрын

@@ChrisHallRides we are the same height! Good to know thanks, my shop has a 56 I will go test but, will also look at a 54 if I can find one in the area