My Bikepacking Setup For Bicycle Touring in Vietnam 🇻🇳

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This is our bikepacking setup for bicycle touring in Vietnam.
We are doing a combination of road bike bikepacking with a traditional bike touring setup with a hybrid bike.
Here are some links to the cycling bags we are using:
- Handlebar bag (Z Adventure F2) www.zefal.com/en/front-bags/6...
- Handlebar bag (Z Adventure F10) www.zefal.com/en/front-bags/4...
- Top tube bag (Z Adventure T3) www.zefal.com/en/frame-bags/6...
- Frame bag L (Z Adventure C4) www.zefal.com/en/frame-bags/5...
- Frame bag S (Z Frame pack) www.zefal.com/en/frame-bags/3...
- Saddle bag L (Z Adventure R17) www.zefal.com/en/saddle-bags/...
- Tool bottle case (Z Box L) amzn.to/3Wqa60Y
- Rock Bros Pannier Bag amzn.to/3wdu7gK
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6:45 - Trek Hybrid Bike Touring setup
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@malwoanders 26 күн бұрын

Good Thing When Biketouring in Vietnam: Hotels and Food are very cheap so you don’t Need a lot of luggage. Bad thing: Crazy Traffic! I crossed Vietnam from North to South recently by bike and can now call myself a surviver! 😉🚴🏻

@TwoWheelCruise 26 күн бұрын

Convenient in a lot of ways, but you can never let your guard down on Vietnamese roads

@MarkRumley 26 күн бұрын

Remember to add protective tape where you attach your bags. Otherwise, it will be goodbye paint.

@TwoWheelCruise 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for your suggestion!

@MarkRumley 26 күн бұрын

@@TwoWheelCruise Anytime! Looking forward to seeing your bike-packing adventures.

@edymarkonthego4096 25 күн бұрын

I’m interested to see in Vietnam roads and people attitude along the way.

@AlanVByrnes 19 күн бұрын

Really big thumbs for both those bikes and the excellent setups!! 👏👏👏 I’d say you’re both having a super fun time!! Goooooooooo!! 🦾🦾🦾

@Great_Sandwich 26 күн бұрын

I'll take paniers, every time.

@AlanVByrnes 19 күн бұрын

Appreciate more of Vietnam too always 🚴🇻🇳

@714SNF 24 күн бұрын

It's going to be very hot! Stay hydrated & have fun!

@yumyumhungry 26 күн бұрын

Thoung's setup looks so clean.

@ChrisUong.English 26 күн бұрын

right on!! i love touring videos.

@richardking6985 19 күн бұрын

topeak make a bottle cage adapter to allow the bottle cage to sit lower. Ditto the frame protection - Just electrical tape will do. aero setup with the sausage is the way to go ( having ridden both around taiwan)- Trim the clothing needs - in this area 2 dry fit shirts and a pair of shorts will do and just 1 riding set of lycra . ( ah - but you wont be able to carry the laptop/ipad)

@thomasday8155 26 күн бұрын

I am enjoying your informative videos. Great information about a variety bikes and the supporting components that go with them. Definitely something you can continue to do when you move to the US.

@Lancaster7 26 күн бұрын

I'm guessing you do have lights, even if you plan to run during the day there maybe days of early departures or late arrivals, get something over 600 lumens for the front.

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

Yes, we just did not show them in this video

@malcontent510 26 күн бұрын

When using a frame bag, you'll benefit from _side entry_ bottle cages.

@TwoWheelCruise 26 күн бұрын

Good point!

@surlyogre1476 26 күн бұрын

@@TwoWheelCruise I was going to suggest the same thing...additionally, note that side-entry cages are marked _left_ or _right_ as mounted on top of the down-tube; if you mount one on the seat-tube it's accessed from the opposite side. If you get one _right_ and one _left_ they will both access from the same side. That is, if you put _right_ on the down-tube, they will both access from the right, and if you mount the _left_ on the down-tube, they will both access from the left. No doubt you will figure this out yourself if, or when, you try them. I put an _ambidextrous_ cage on my sister's bike... it's a two-piece affair, just loosen the mounting bolts a little and slide the cage around from one side to the other, re-tighten the bolts and you are good-to-go. (It's a *Specialized* -brand cage, I don't remember the model-name or -number, sorry.)

@andrewnorris5415 26 күн бұрын

Look forward to watching your adventure! Don't forget to keep an eye on the rack bolts, nice and tight, they can loosen up a few rides in and strip the threads!

@Bikepacking 26 күн бұрын

It cool you mention bought style bike touring setup and bikepacking ,,.todays world so many people dont understand there a difffrent .. if you make it to Nha Trang you got place to crash … ps it hot hot hot best to set of early in morning rest in high noon

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

Yeah this heat is no joke

@dolittle6781 26 күн бұрын

Great idea showing us how bike touring beginners could get started. I’m a hybrid cyclist in a medium sized city and have just enough light duty gear for running errands around town. Never ridden a road bike or done any racing so aerodynamics is of little to no concern to me. I just try to stay safe and enjoy my ride. Touring is obviously more challenging. Am sure you’ll learn a lot about touring gear once you start doing it. Did appreciate seeing the affordable bags you showed us. Look forward to seeing how things go. Am sure you’ll have an eventful time whether things go as planned or not. It’ll be a super adventure regardless. I do carry a small, legal canister of pepper spray on my belt but never had to use it. Nice to have just in case. Will you have a bike computer? I also have a phone app that helps with knowing wind speeds and directions but rarely need it as I’m familiar with the weather patterns in my area.

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

Nothing goes as planned and we'll learn as we go 😁 We're planning to bring our cycling computers and maybe backup record on our phones too.

@andrewnorris5415 26 күн бұрын

I have a few RockBros bags, they have lasted well.

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

Good to hear

@paulagius1480 26 күн бұрын

I like Thoung's setup. I am planning to do some bike packing as well. I will also get a small tent. Good luck with your touring. Can't wait to see your vlogs 😊

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

Enjoy! I don't think we'll be doing any camping here, but hopefully one day

@fehrcarlo2381 26 күн бұрын

Safe journey you two!

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@IRSA1 26 күн бұрын

It is amazing just how cleverly all these bags are designed for maximum efficiency and safety. I particularly liked the bright red and yellow ones. Still, packing is going to take some careful planning and the ride will definitely be challenging but fun. Do not forget to pack a good suncream near the top to avoid getting painfully roasted on the way !

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

Thuong definitely will not forget the sunscreen haha 😂

@robertsweet816 26 күн бұрын

Looking forward to tour and u tub and or u tubs .with the bike collection you’ll have their if not by air perhaps by container ship later on .

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

We'll leave some here so we can ride them when we're back

@enriquevillasenor9386 23 күн бұрын

Outstanding. I run Ortlieb panniers, Salsa frame pack, and a Topeak Trunk bag with zip out panniers on my Marin commuter. I look. forward to your touring videos. BTW, I learned the hard way. I put painter’s tape on the frame at the point of contact with any strap. Have fun!

@TwoWheelCruise 22 күн бұрын

Good point, the tape is very important!

@davidlemoda2677 26 күн бұрын

Great video. It is nice to see both of you again on the road. David from Munich Germany

@TwoWheelCruise 26 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍 good to be back

@grecinos2 26 күн бұрын

I’ve never been bike packing before. It looks like you’ll have enough storage space to fit your essential belongings. I would make sure that lights can be accommodated. It would be great if you could show the stuff you will be bringing and how you stored them. On another note, I would recommend bringing mylar blankets. They fold into the size of a small wallet and could save your (you know what) in a jam, or you can just use them when needed. I’m looking forward to seeing your next video!

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

Good idea, thanks!

@andrewnorris5415 26 күн бұрын

Bikes always look cooler with bags on I reckon! Sings of adventure. Thoung's esp is cool. In my experience don't put too much weight into the big saddle bags or they wobble about too much. It does not affect balance too much though. If you do put weight in it - keep the heavy items close to the bike. Can get the fancy bike packing specific low weight racks now to keep such bags stable. Also make sure put hele tape on. With all the weight - it can rub through the paint in one ride, no kidding.

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions! I've experienced using a large saddle bag before, but it will be new for Thuong. Luckily, she rarely gets out of the saddle so it shouldn't be too bad for her.

@LucasBaxter-bf4uy 25 күн бұрын

If you get more into touring, I’d recommend staying away from the cheaper Amazon type products (Rockbros and the like). They just don’t last. After going through multiple iterations of cheap bags I have now transitioned to exclusively Ortlieb for best value. Ortlieb also has an awesome 5 year warranty which makes it totally worth the added price. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on touring, I’m still mixed on it. But it’s definitely always an adventure!

@TwoWheelCruise 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for your suggestions! We aren't touring for too long on this trip, so we are starting out with the cheaper pannier option for now.

@SingaporeUntold 24 күн бұрын

Looks good

@anniebikes7002 26 күн бұрын

Least amount of bags is my preference, so panniers always. To each their own.

@ksc8673 26 күн бұрын

The rear panniers look similar to Ortlieb Back-Rollers - Yours look like a good price and functionality - Big test is durability. How are you dealing with extra water ?

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

I've heard these bags are not as durable, but they should be fine for our needs.

@landmanland 26 күн бұрын

Make sure that you don’t “kick” the panniers with the heel of your shoes when cycling. Take some time in advance to check the fitting. Nothing is more annoying than finding out in the first couple of miles on the first day.

@TwoWheelCruise 25 күн бұрын

Good point! Definitely don't want to start off that way

@bengt_axle 26 күн бұрын

It says "Zéfal", but I wonder if it is really Prada or Balenciaga, Thuong-san. Let's go bikepacking Thuong-san!

@farikkun1841 22 күн бұрын

Stay safe, and how many days? im fellow SEAn, been cycling on coastal main road. So many truck and busses, my face got black afterward, prefer my body covered head to toe, some mirrors on handlebar could help with the heart attack of close passes lol. Its getting hotter too, better than constant rain i guess...

@TwoWheelCruise 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for your suggestions. We usually cycle with mask when we are on the main roads with many trucks and buses. Full face covers would also be good to use.