Bicycle Camper almost blown off bridge

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9 ай бұрын

In this video, I take the Cyberdrop electric-powered bicycle camper south from NYC, chasing the warmer temperatures. If I've met you along the way, thanks for the conversations and camaraderie - it's kept loneliness at bay!
Heading south through New Jersey, Delaware, and into Virginia. Before I could get to Virginia Beach, I had to find a way across the Chesapeake Bridge-Tunnel (no bicycles allowed). The police come to my aid and get me across the bridge, but I really thought the whole rig was going to fly off the truck for a few minutes there.
My repaired rear hub motor has been shipped back by Grin Technologies, and I should be back to full power for the mountains coming later in the trip.
Issues I'm working on:
-Cyberdrop head tube creak/play.
-Bullitt Grin All Axle front hub motor shuddering and cutting out sometimes during regen braking
-One Cycle Analyst giving random watt readings and affecting power being sent to the motor
-Sourcing wider rims for rear Cyberdrop wheels so I can put fatter tires on them and hopefully reduce instances of broken spokes.
I'm learning a ton and meeting all sorts of fascinating characters along the way. I'll have to feature them more in upcoming videos.
See ya!

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@Bicycle_Fungi 8 ай бұрын

Interesting to see the urban obstacles that you encounter and subsequently overcome, largely by the friendliness of strangers. Loving every episode 👍

@barry009 8 ай бұрын

It looks like an amazing adventure so far Jeremiah! Challenges and victories. People appear to have been really supportive so far. The journey is the destination. Keep the videos coming.

@Jerbrown 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Barry! Say hi to the hockey fellas for me if you see them

@barry009 8 ай бұрын

@@Jerbrown I'll be sure to do that on Thursday.

@aaronbruckelmeyer 8 ай бұрын

Such an amazing adventure. You really deserve more subs for this project and adventure. Here is my like and interaction.

@Jerbrown 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. I was a bit grumpy today and you’ve cheered me up. Cheers!

@VE7QRZ 8 ай бұрын

Nice tune.....👌......and adventure...

@Jerbrown 8 ай бұрын

Thanks ✌️

@cher4all 8 ай бұрын

I'm thinking a movie will be made when the first part of your adventure is done! Heading out and around the world eh? Do it!! 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Jerbrown 8 ай бұрын

Why not eh

@diegoamaral7417 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic adventure! greetings from Brazil!

@Jerbrown 7 ай бұрын

Greetings Diego!

@todallard8791 8 ай бұрын

I want a camper like that.

@Jerbrown 8 ай бұрын

I’ll build you one when I get back!

@modernmind 8 ай бұрын

Great update!

@thomaswiggins7913 8 ай бұрын

Hi Jeremy, I suggest that you get yourself to Harbour Freight or want whatever iron monger is in the area. Get some heavy duty hooks for the underside of the trailer for tie down . Such as needed for the recovery truck that took you across the bridge. Thomas in Kent England

@RedMixRecords 6 ай бұрын

"It's not OK" sounding like Bill Burr 🤣

@Jerbrown 6 ай бұрын

😂

@scottdurkee9162 Ай бұрын

Dude where can I get a bike like that…you have inspired me, I’m 65 years old 👍👍

@Jerbrown Ай бұрын

You can build a version :) or wait until I can get a production model rolling.

@klaus-stephanbecker248 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic tour👍🚴👍🚴👍🚴

@johncrownmusic 8 ай бұрын

Hey Jer ... Happy Halloween! Boo!

@Jerbrown 8 ай бұрын

Hey John! Happy Halloween!

@user-eo1is9vg4e 8 ай бұрын

Sure glad you didn’t loose the whole shebang there, bro! 🤪🤦🏻‍♂️😅

@Jerbrown 8 ай бұрын

Close call sis!

@Bikepacking 2 ай бұрын

Cool

@stagrye228 3 ай бұрын

I was thinking about how much you would charge for this if it was on the market. The bike and camper sounds fun to have for hunting and fishing.

@Jerbrown 3 ай бұрын

Yeah! I have to find a way to bring the price point down and still have a modest profit margin. Working on it.

@jeffkenton3246 Ай бұрын

Can you put part number on all of your Cyberdrop videos? Thanks.

@Jerbrown Ай бұрын

@lloydharrelson4805 8 ай бұрын

This is like real time these videos are coming out like a day or two from being filmed why are you in shorts I like in south Carolina and its down to 30 and 40s at night how are you doing this wizardry

@Jerbrown 8 ай бұрын

Maybe it’s a Canadian thing? My legs don’t get cold haha

@david_does_life 8 ай бұрын

I guess that's what you were after but so far your camper seems to be more problems than benefits. I think you were better off either with an non-cargo ebike and a tent or an EV with a teardrop trailer. The Polydrops P17A1 teardrop trailer looks similar to yours and even comes with 9.6kWh of battery power. How are you keeping the whole thing charged? You are plugging-in at libraries? Are the solar panels enough? What are you gonna do in Latin America where the electrical outlets might be iffy?

@Jerbrown 8 ай бұрын

I was inspired by the angles of the Polydrop trailer. There’s a learning curve with everything. I’m sharing the problems, but overall I’m thrilled with it.

@pascalj4331 8 ай бұрын

The cargo bike is a big win. Massive battery not really possible otherwise. Towing weight distribution counts too. This, or at least much shorter, trips should be doable with just the cargo bike and tent + electrical cooking gear. The trailer at least helps with autonomy/charging, and can get out of the rain quickly, or camp in the rain/cold much more comfortably. My vote is that he should have brought his old dog.

@normandgallant8106 8 ай бұрын

Better sleeping or resting in a trailer than a tent .....

@david_does_life 8 ай бұрын

@@normandgallant8106 or a hotel