After a handful of months of use, in todays video Neil shares his future family bikepacking rig and current commuter. He talks about a variety of topics such as training their kid for bikepacking, why they commute so much, and he highlights a variety of winter components that have stood out this season.
This video was supported by Teravail Tires, Learn more about their tire lineup and construction here: https://www.teravail.com/?utm_source=bikepacking.com&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=-092722&utm_id=ter-1992250
Outline:
Intro - 0:00
Ride more, drive less - 0:59
Bike - 1:40
Trailer - 2:59
Fenders - 4:44
Tires - 6:15
Lights - 7:19
Accessories - 8:38
Final Thoughts - 10:37
Mentioned Links:
Grappler Review - https://bikepacking.com/news/surly-ghost-grappler-video-review/
Grappler Flat Bar Conversion - https://bikepacking.com/gear/flat-bar-ghost-grappler/
Check in with your local bike shop for these parts, but if you strike out, here are some offerings from our online partners.
Surly Ghost Grappler (https://bit.ly/3Zwhbw1)
Rober Axle Project Axle (https://bit.ly/3J3VLAT)
Burly Encore-X (https://bit.ly/3XrchhX)
Burly 16" plus wheels (https://bit.ly/3vZqSWj)
SKS Bluemel Fenders 29/27/5 2.3" - 2.6" (https://amzn.to/3GD7d3h)
Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro (https://bit.ly/3iz8z7n)
Fenix BC26R (https://bit.ly/3QB6rse)
Night Rider Cherrybomb 35 or 100
Night Rider Solaris 250 USB (https://www.rei.com/product/143495/niterider-solas-250-rear-bike-light?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-176717-_-225245-_-NA&avad=225245_d2dd39a21)
Planet Bike SuperFlash Turbo (https://www.rei.com/product/131669/planet-bike-superflash-65r-bike-taillight?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-176717-_-225245-_-NA&avad=225245_e2dd51ccd)
PDW Danger Zone (https://www.amazon.com/Portland-Design-Works-Danger-Light/dp/B00435IPFK?crid=21O2QEV8A7O6B&keywords=pdw+Danger+Zone&qid=1673627343&sprefix=pdw+danger+zo,aps,213&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=bikepackercom-20&linkId=edf0a8f58ac90fd8f210c49cd33ae2ae&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
Road Runner Wedge (https://roadrunnerbags.us/products/wedge)
Abus Bordo Lite Lock (https://amzn.to/3W8JqxW)
Race Face Chester Pedals (https://www.rei.com/product/163803/race-face-chester-pedals?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-176717-_-225245-_-NA&avad=225245_e2dd51825)
Old Man Mountain Elkhorn (https://oldmanmountain.com/product/elkhorn-bike-rack/?avad=225245_b2dd65e09)
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (https://www.instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam
Wearing: Escalator Merino Henley Med - https://www.kitsbow.com/collections/mens-collection/products/escalator-merino-henley?variant=14033428906019