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@fastfading4667
@fastfading4667 2 сағат бұрын
this seatpost increased a lot of reach distance . you can hardly use it, this is the biggest issue
@RP-dd8tp
@RP-dd8tp 5 сағат бұрын
Just tried it before a long group- ride tomorrow- unbelievably good. Took me seconds to get my tyre on and off - much, much quicker than normal tyre levers. Strongly recommended - I think it’s a game-changer.
@dabitzz
@dabitzz 22 сағат бұрын
the 2 year warranty is a lie. I bought this light and was sent a bad battery, magicshine refused to replace it
@jeffspicoli6172
@jeffspicoli6172 4 күн бұрын
I use to work Telecom and old dudes would bust my balls for using strippers instead of scissors. Use whatever makes your life easier, if it cut's down your time, do it. I just bought 2 of these, nothing worse than a flat, fix and go. Thank you.
@bradl2636
@bradl2636 4 күн бұрын
In 2024 are the problems resolved...?
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 4 күн бұрын
My replacement has been ok so far, but I haven't used it extensively as I'm currently touring in Java where accommodation is very cheap. I'll find out once I get further into SE Asia. I've heard rumours that the issue has been fixed, but nothing concrete. I wouldn't bet on it.
@bradl2636
@bradl2636 4 күн бұрын
@@VeloObscura Word from local retailer is they think its been fixed. Too many customer complaints they would have stopped carrying it. Interested others recent experience. I'm a heavy side sleeper 107kg and this one keeps getting recommended.
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 4 күн бұрын
@@bradl2636 - Interesting. If it's a big enough retailer of S2S gear and they sell enough of it, I suppose they'd be the ones to ask based on how many returns they get. Interesting!
@bradl2636
@bradl2636 3 күн бұрын
@@VeloObscura I live in S2S headquarters city... I might give them a call or go visit the office to clarify...
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 3 күн бұрын
Isn't their HQ in Perth? Maybe you'll have more luck than I did. When my first mat failed after something like 22 nights and I contacted them about it, I asked if the problem had been fixed and the person I spoke to completely dodged the question.
@muratgurner4355
@muratgurner4355 5 күн бұрын
The naturehike clup 1 I bought doesn't say outdoor on the print, it just says naturehike. And on the bag, it says only naturehike. Is this how the new productions are now? Is there a fake one?
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 5 күн бұрын
I have no idea. You'd be better off asking Naturehike.
@muratgurner4355
@muratgurner4355 5 күн бұрын
@@VeloObscura I asked Naturehike, they did not answer the questions. I bought the product from Amazon naturehike Eu. It looks original and high quality, but I found it interesting that there is no audoor sign. Every naturehike tent has audoor written on it.
@goofoffbert
@goofoffbert 5 күн бұрын
ok, sold!
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 5 күн бұрын
Through my affiliate link I hope! 😆
@TOPMOSTPOP
@TOPMOSTPOP 7 күн бұрын
Good. Now that i like. I am bicycle motorcycle epicenter end all king of kings. I will xplain a few things. My 1st motorcycle looked like this. My last motorcycle looked like this in video. "Dual sport" bike. There is no such thing as a street bike. Or a "dirt bike" or a cruiser or a sportbikeor or a tour machine. No such thing. This video is what a motorcycle any motorcycle every motorcycle is supposed 2look like PERIOD. This is the epicenter. Can u see why? Then watch supermoto bike videos. Ergonomics posture safety handling SUSPENSION. 100's of u WILL DIE on 800lb 100HP no suspension handling abomination rusty pot metal Barbie doll plastic money pits when u hit a small pothole. 300lb max. bikes 500 max cc. 40HP max. ONLY. Less is more. U live in hostile. EXPENSIVE matrix. Bike must MAX handle obstacles. Be light &efficient LESS IS MORE. Any compromise on th ideal = snake oil backstab corrupt business engineered keep customer 4ever crippled wanting& hungry = fuel massive database parts, factories& endless running shoe shoe designs. Whats thmatter? Cant your engineers do anything right? Is that it? Why did u hire idiots? Why the forever dffrnt new or improved? Oh i get it. Your idiots made a mistake on the previous model. Ah i see. Stop humping snake oil engineers. 95% humans = Satans kids Plasticines. Demons placed in flesh bodies with Hadron Collider. All manufacturing earth controlled by Halayel Yahwehs son was an idiot of all idiots personified. Sh*thead king of kings of th universe. Yahweh gave him 100's 1,000's years 2repent& told nobody as he watch Hal build Hadron Collider 2invade heaven. We should only be so lucky down here tiny short life of agony on earth Satan: His name was Halayel. He was Jesus elder brother of 2million years back when your solar system was heaven &he ruled our planets. He once told me "I love new stuff." Reality is his cup always 1/2 empty. He is a loser. HAS to lose. ALWAYS There4 let (your)) cup be always 1/2 full.. What was he like when he was falling? Yahweh quote "He enjoyed destroying thspirits of all who adored him." Yahweh told us angels would give him their daughters 4favors. He would %$#@ them up the &^%hole while angel parents were made 2watch. Hopefully u boys learned smthing 2day? Put him in jail. Buy a farm delete money. All thworlds problems can be solved in thgarden. This sht h>(as 2stop.) Video what motorcycle worldwide must ONLY look like = see video SUPERMOTO POWERSLIDES Where I am is always where people will be. Theez new 3D honeycomb flexy wrldleading saddles = same basic princible behind my Rido I had back in thday 2009. Which i'd bought 2mirror thBrooks B17. Cowhide saddle. Best seat ever made of thlast century. Brooks 600 grams $125 Brooks with spring 3lbs 1,400 grams $160 rhats nonsense. Idiot engineering. Brooks quality too has gone way down. These 3D honeycomb &carbon rail saddles have flexible base like cowhide 2 mirror springs sufficiently.... &, when u consider they $18.50 a piece,,,, Conclusion: Now u knowhat thwrlds best bicycle seats are. When designed correctly these seats are also newest seats pretty legendary durable2. Thos is why u never buy in2 Satans evil demonic vintage bikes. Here is what people dont, would never grasp: People buy with their eyes& assumptions so they think knobby tires are an advantage so with bikes seats too they think cushioms are best. No th best seat back in thday ridden by every tour de france rider ever lived of which thTour = thee most GRUELING test of a seat was selle Italia turbo. Turbo had a hard SLICK cowhide surface over foam. Sorta felt like Brooks. But ultra hard foam. Almost like no foam at all. Threality is a cushy seat will DESTROY you cit off circulation in distance riding where its superiour4 short trips. But all thingz cnsidered when in doubt hard saddles all way all DAAAY. They are th epicenter king. Hard surface shiny flexible saddle. They havent figured out yet engineering modern saddles that should be shiny slick... yet... but ofcourse they will. And mind u these modern new carbon flexy base B67ish flexy saddles on TEMU dragging 120 grams vs Brookes 1,400 grams shoot u would need 12 of these 120g carbon saddles to equal thweight of 1 Brookes B67. I dont need 2b lugging all that.
@snowyg357
@snowyg357 9 күн бұрын
This guy is 100% correct. This air pump rules
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 9 күн бұрын
Still using it to this day. Currently approaching Jakarta after cycling across Java.
@kenegan7649
@kenegan7649 9 күн бұрын
North Queensland and Queenslanders are creepy
@kenegan7649
@kenegan7649 9 күн бұрын
It's where they have rodeos
@kenegan7649
@kenegan7649 9 күн бұрын
I rode it in 1979..I thought Marlborough was a creepy place.. But stranger was a town called bajool..full of railway families ....who all looked alike
@trukdeouf7519
@trukdeouf7519 10 күн бұрын
why put in your ear ?
@surfskate3
@surfskate3 10 күн бұрын
A sponge bath every day is ez way to save money you'll use like 1/2 L of water and get quite clean and won't stink and have that feeling of I really need a shower
@surfskate3
@surfskate3 10 күн бұрын
Another way to save is on gear a tarp tent and mosquito netting and the bike some pegs and small light cott light sleeping bag with puffy pants jacket as a sleep system so you can use if your riding in the cold
@sandydennylives1392
@sandydennylives1392 12 күн бұрын
I need 110 psi and 120 psi on my main two bikes so it's a no.
@Jamie.S.
@Jamie.S. 12 күн бұрын
Hey Dave I may have watched this one before but I’ve just watched it again now and I know it now is ancient history but if you’re ever this way again you need to do the other dirt section from Nanango to Kingaroy. It does have some hills and it is gravel roads most of the way but they are pretty smooth and you get some lovely views. Anyway hope you’re do well up in Asia on the rest of the grand tour.
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 12 күн бұрын
Hey mate! Yeah, there's a ton of great riding out there. I'd love to come back one day. I'm currently sat drinking a coffee at the side of an insanely busy road in an insanely busy town called Bumaiyu in Central Java. Got a couple of videos lined up and I'm hoping I might get a chance to edit a bit in the coming days. We'll see. WiFi in the budget accommodation I've been using has been temperamental at best! Cheers
@abbascheena7983
@abbascheena7983 12 күн бұрын
Bro, I’m simply here to ask when you’re starting your rtw tour?
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 12 күн бұрын
Been on the road 2 weeks! 👌 Videos are incoming, but I'm having a hard time finding both time and reliable WiFi. A lot of what I've been riding through is very samey too, so I'm trying to get enough footage to make the videos interesting. They're on the way mate!
@abbascheena7983
@abbascheena7983 12 күн бұрын
@@VeloObscura wow that’s awesome! Can’t wait. You have solid, legit, quality content.
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 12 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! Hopefully I can put something decent together! ♥️
@abbascheena7983
@abbascheena7983 11 күн бұрын
@@VeloObscura thanks. Pls make longer vids 39+ mins. They’re worth my time watching and actually bring more value.
@funk541
@funk541 12 күн бұрын
yeah mate, you lost me at bin diving
@FoodIsGood753
@FoodIsGood753 13 күн бұрын
My quick linnk burst to peices and went everywhere still havent found dont reccomend
@rdkuless
@rdkuless 14 күн бұрын
I carry the NUUN hydration electrolyte tablets.. Just drop one tablet (10 per tube) into 8oz of water) and it gives you all the electrolytes you need to avoid dehydration or heat stroke.. They make you feel better immediately when you are in the sun.
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 12 күн бұрын
Yeah, I used to use electrolyte tablets a lot. I used them all the way from Perth to Melbourne - however, they're pretty expensive when you're on a long term tour and travelling with a budget.
@AeroSixWJ
@AeroSixWJ 14 күн бұрын
Where in the courage the cowardly dog are y’all?
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 14 күн бұрын
Somewhere in Western Australia 🦘
@RitchieCaron
@RitchieCaron 15 күн бұрын
I really like it paired with my Brooks B-17 saddle.
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 12 күн бұрын
Good combo!
@BasicStealthcamping
@BasicStealthcamping 15 күн бұрын
thanks, i really like the last tip, its not something i had considered before
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 15 күн бұрын
Glad it was useful!
@brianbassett4379
@brianbassett4379 15 күн бұрын
Have you ever recommended anything that doesn't have an affiliate link?
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 15 күн бұрын
Literally the pump in the video you're commenting on. Also, the affiliate links come after. I buy and use all these products and then some of them I make a review about after the fact. If I can find an affiliate link, then you bet I will add it. Why wouldn't I try and make a few cents off of the work that I put into making these videos?
@wazzup105
@wazzup105 16 күн бұрын
You got the 1p in green, but the 3p in white.. how did the white one do (compared with the green one.. ) Does it really make a difference outside esthetics / stealth camping...
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 16 күн бұрын
Yes. I got the 3p because it's all that was available, but I would get dark and muted colours every time over something that stands out like that.
@therock005
@therock005 18 күн бұрын
Oh man i was really looking forward to purchasing this. But id hate to have to patch it up and ask for replacements. Thanx for bringing this up. Have you founf any good alternatives since then?
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 18 күн бұрын
It seems that all mats with a "quilted" or "air spring" design seem to have similar issues. I was recommending the Big Agnes Rapide SL before, but it turns out that one doesn't last either. I've heard great things about the Thermarest Topo Luxe, but I haven't tried it myself.
@therock005
@therock005 18 күн бұрын
@@VeloObscura Thanx man I'll check them out. Thing is I'm not a camper, I would only need this in case of emergency. So for example let's say I go on a trip and have to sleep on a boat (like I did one year) and then when I'm at destination have it, in case I can't find a hotel, like last year 2 days we were almost left out. So I think for this sporadic use maybe it will not be as bad, combined with their no question asked policy. But in your case where you slept everyday and you where away from home for many days it sure must have been a huge problem..
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 18 күн бұрын
Yeah, for sure if it's only getting used once or twice a year then it's probably fine. I think I got about 20 nights out of mine.... Maybe 22.... But yes, they'll replace it without issue. 👍
@tomprentice6935
@tomprentice6935 19 күн бұрын
⚔️💪😎👌👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿(stroke)
@sebaglock
@sebaglock 19 күн бұрын
Another standard 😢
@cbkesc7258
@cbkesc7258 20 күн бұрын
He tried to roll
@joeyblanco115
@joeyblanco115 21 күн бұрын
wow Templeweed
@wifibis
@wifibis 21 күн бұрын
Podrias indicarme como pusiste el mando en la bicicleta,¿el velcro entre la goma ?
@gary7vn
@gary7vn 23 күн бұрын
I have used a LOT of different mirrors over the years and many of them are not useful or poorly made. Many have shitty PLASTIC mirrors. The Mirrycle mirror though, is brilliant (literally as it very reflective), highly adjustable, and if you break it, they will sell you just the broken part! Who does that? I am one of those who will not ride without a mirror. People say a shoulder check is fine. A shoulder check means taking your eyes off the road in front for several seconds, and in that time you can travel many meters. I can check my six at a glance. My gaze is averted from the front for about one second. Get a mirror. Get a Mirrycle. Do it now. GREAT REVIEW. Subbed.
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 23 күн бұрын
Thank-you for commenting and thank-you for the sub! I've been cycling through Java for the last few days and the traffic is just crazy. I am SO glad I got a mirror before coming here. Cheers
@TGRacing
@TGRacing 24 күн бұрын
For me I prefer the Topeak RATCHET ROCKET LITE NTX+ but ... as you say, the bits will come loose. Has to be kept inside something else.
@yokanshree4621
@yokanshree4621 24 күн бұрын
Expensive
@stoneageman18
@stoneageman18 24 күн бұрын
I've had a flat tyre on a marathon plus - left to the side for a few weeks. Just ordered this. looks good.
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 24 күн бұрын
Yes, even the venerable Marathon Plus gets a puncture from time to time. 😅
@stoneageman18
@stoneageman18 5 күн бұрын
@@VeloObscura It worked very well. Not perfect but I can do it on my own (3 times already)
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 5 күн бұрын
Keep an eye out for the new version of the Tyre Glider coming soon.
@Powerstroke98
@Powerstroke98 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, as it helped me in my decision to order one for my Himiway e-bike. I have a Cloud 9 and Bikeroo seat, so I'll give it a try, and may get one for my wife's e-bike as well, if it works out as you mention.
@cameronelliott9709
@cameronelliott9709 27 күн бұрын
I, being a white Australian, have absolutely no sense of shame for something perpetrated by someone else long before I lived. And frankly I’m insulted for someone to attempt to apologise in my name.
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 27 күн бұрын
How do you think I feel when Australians tell me that us Brits "have a lot to answer for." 🤷‍♂️
@Tokoroegao
@Tokoroegao 29 күн бұрын
I seriously looked at some brand options for a 1-person lightweightish tent... and there two reasons I wasn't happy. Number one: They are often VERY tight spaces. Meaning like 80cm width, no room to sit up. That's just not for me. And then the elephant in the room: prices. I am not - and probably will never be - a hardcore user. I don't go out in harsh conditions, I don't spend months on the road, I will mostly take my bike on tours and camp on campgrounds. For this, I am not willing to spend 500 € and up. I don't need anything "ultra", just not very heavy.
@Lord-hoboco777
@Lord-hoboco777 Ай бұрын
When i ordered mine i had a choice of what rated spring it comes with also If you flip the top secion where your seat bolts on 180 degree's it will bring the seat futher forward its just a case removing the roll pins to do it , it is on an internet bike forum how to do it somewhere
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura Ай бұрын
Unfortunately rotating the seat post 180 degrees will impede it from functioning correctly. The whole point of the parallelogram design is that as the suspension compresses the saddle moves in an arc - keeping you the same relative distance from the pedals. If you turn it around then you'll constantly be lengthening and shortening the distance, making any sort of consistent fit impossible. It's cool that you got the choice of spring though - I guess it all depends on the retailer.
@skunksrus007
@skunksrus007 Ай бұрын
I did the same with mine flipped the top part 180 the reach was niggling me every time I rode. it worked for me and works exactly in the same way as it should and I’ve been happy with it ever since 4yrs I’ve had mine it also stopped the mechanism hitting my seat rails
@leerichardson3752
@leerichardson3752 16 күн бұрын
​​​@@skunksrus007I bought one a couple years ago for a hybrid...sold the hybrid but kept the post, I've bought another and reinstalled it, it's a much nicer feeling having some shock taken out the back end, but forgot how far back it's put my seat! Just found out about flipping it 180° and came across this video, looking for how to's 😂 I've read it's just removing the pins and flipping it, I'll try it before I put my stock post back on ? Oh, and I've subscribed 👌
@skunksrus007
@skunksrus007 16 күн бұрын
@@leerichardson3752 flipping it 180 made all the difference for me on my MTB hardtail now I love the seat post and wouldn’t ever change it back again it easy enough to do just don’t drop one of the grub screws what hold the pivot pins in I was an hour looking for the one i dropped 😂👍
@Lord-hoboco777
@Lord-hoboco777 16 күн бұрын
@@VeloObscura Think you've miss understood what i meant you don't flip the whole seatpost just the section what the seat bolts on to , it works in exactly the same way and how it was designed to it just brings the seat slightly more forward and keeps your riding position much more in line with the cranks also raises the seat clearing the rails as well as keeping more seat post in the frame. Honestly i was dubious about trying at first after reading about it , but after switching it round i've never looked back and now i love the post and can't fault it . i know a few other riders who have done this mod for the same reason and its made all the difference for them also.. Just give it a try if the reach is bugging you, you only have to undo 3 grub screws pop the pivot pins out and reassemble with the top secton rotated 180 degrees. Good review by the way
@petejansen7220
@petejansen7220 Ай бұрын
I have a similar pump and it recommends to start the pump running before you attach it to the tire. That’s probably why it doesn’t want to start because it’s difficulty doing so under load.
@MarkRehorst
@MarkRehorst Ай бұрын
Set back too far? Can't you turn it around in the seat tube and put the saddle further forward?
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura Ай бұрын
No, because then the distance to the pedals would be constantly changing. The whole point of the parallelogram design is that it keeps the distance to the pedals constant. 👍
@pedromatos666
@pedromatos666 Ай бұрын
Para o preço qualidade é espetacular as de melhor qualidade custam quase 2x mais. Para as voltas de treino vale a pena sem dúvida, para provas Co2 é o melhor. Quanto a não ter medidor de pressão pelo menos nesta versão não é problema enche o suficiente para chegar a uma bomba de combustível e acertar. Quanto ao peso sim pesa um bocadinho, mas compenso em não levar a bomba de ar e suporte.
@Tokoroegao
@Tokoroegao Ай бұрын
Have they fixed the issue in the meantime?
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura Ай бұрын
I heard a rumour that they had, but only on a Facebook group. I haven't heard anything from the source - and probably won't because they seem very reluctant to admit there is any issue with the product. Short answer: Who knows....
@Tokoroegao
@Tokoroegao Ай бұрын
@@VeloObscura I tried to sort reviews to more current to get a feeling if there is a trend. And while this type of failure happens too often to be ignored, it is too infrequent to get a good reading on the trend. I am looking for comfort up to about 2lbs and moderate temps (maybe down to 5-8°C). What pad would you recommend at this time?
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura Ай бұрын
@@Tokoroegao - If my warranty replacement failed I was going to ask them for a Comfort Plus as a replacement. It's heavier, but I've heard great reviews and haven't heard anything negative about durability. Other mats on my radar are the Thermarest Topo Luxe and the Big Agnes Rapide SL. Both of those I've heard good reports of from sources I trust. 👍
@Tokoroegao
@Tokoroegao Ай бұрын
@@VeloObscura Thank you! The Rapide SL is on my radar, too. It's just a pretty hefty price.
@allisonjslehtinen9517
@allisonjslehtinen9517 Ай бұрын
just found this video, so looked at warmshowers, it wants 30 dollars, its not free!
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura 3 күн бұрын
I don't think I claimed that it is free, but that 30 dollars has gotten me about 20 stays this far, which is much cheaper than 20 hotel rooms.
@jamesbrittain9564
@jamesbrittain9564 Ай бұрын
How is the packability - if you had to take it off and stuff it in a pack how would it pack away? Thanks and good vid :)
@VeloObscura
@VeloObscura Ай бұрын
I wouldn't want to fold it in half, but I reckon I could slide it down the back of a pannier. 👍
@synitti
@synitti Ай бұрын
done i sub
@LegoEddy
@LegoEddy Ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning the copying! Their presence on certain chinese online stores was suspicious, but this confirmation made me stay clear of them. Now bought a Salewa instead.
@reoun1654
@reoun1654 Ай бұрын
Wow...never knew that story but not surprised as most of these murders were swept under the carpet. Great history lesson albeit sad!