Round the world(not me)

[reohn2]

Found this Finnish couple on Youtube,great vlog:- https://youtu.be/wNYigwRf6aE

[Thehairs1970]

I've been following these two for a while. Their dumpster meals are amazing!

[reohn2]

I've been following these two for a while. Their dumpster meals are amazing!

Yes,really impressive,though not many found in Morocco
The other thing that I find absolutely amazing is the weight of their loaded bikes 60kg each

[Vantage]

I started watching them last night. Brill stuff!

[colin54]

Very enjoyable, thanks R2. Their review of their bikes and choices of components after a year on the road came up today on my feed,
very interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLCm2L7eou0

[reohn2]

Very enjoyable, thanks R2. Their review of their bikes and choices of components after a year on the road came up today on my feed,
very interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLCm2L7eou0

Indeed an interesting instalment,I wonder why they didn't go Rohloff

[Vantage]

I'm guessing cost for one, they're expensive from what I understand.
Some would argue the case for a rohloff because of their reliability, but if it were to go pear shaped in some far off uncivilised land (like England) how does one fix it? The humble derailleur has been reliably changing gears for I dunno how many years and endless continents. They just work.

[francovendee]

I'm guessing cost for one, they're expensive from what I understand.
Some would argue the case for a rohloff because of their reliability, but if it were to go pear shaped in some far off uncivilised land (like England) how does one fix it? The humble derailleur has been reliably changing gears for I dunno how many years and endless continents. They just work.

Rohloff gears are very reliable and have their devotees who swear by them. The humble derailleur is available pretty much everywhere, so a breakdown isn't a showstopper. I think pinion gears are also best avoided for much the same reasons .

[horizon]

Good going over of their equipment choices:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLCm2L7eou0

[reohn2]

I'm guessing cost for one, they're expensive from what I understand.
Some would argue the case for a rohloff because of their reliability, but if it were to go pear shaped in some far off uncivilised land (like England) how does one fix it? The humble derailleur has been reliably changing gears for I dunno how many years and endless continents. They just work.

Rohloff gears are very reliable and have their devotees who swear by them. The humble derailleur is available pretty much everywhere, so a breakdown isn't a showstopper. I think pinion gears are also best avoided for much the same reasons .

I've read and watched a few vlog/blogs from people doing very long tours in remote places using Rohloff hubs with a couple of them also using Gates carbon belts,not read of any breakdowns due to hub failures,check out this chap :- https://youtu.be/djw2ZDim_cM

[Sweep]

Good going over of their equipment choices:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLCm2L7eou0

Yes - very interesting - in particular that some of the componentry is what some would call "low end" but they clearly appreciate that it is fit for purpose.

And yes that they are using traditional mechs - ditto.

I was particularly interested to see that they are using 8 and 9 speed.

whereas the manufacturers of their bikes have gone higher.

I turned away from a standard build LHT a few years ago as it was 10 speed.

And I see that FM
https://www.fahrradmanufaktur.de/en/

now seems to think that folk should set off into the wilds on 11/33 speed.

Madness.

Oh and they are using rim brakes!

Good stuff.

I do wonder why they have set themselves this 10 year target - be interesting to see if they complete it.

I haven't looked at much of their vblog yet so don't know what tent they are using.

Something sensible no doubt judging from their choice of bike componentry?

[reohn2]

Their choice of rim brakes is a good one in that they've chosen the Andra coated rims and matching good quality brake pads to suit,and proving to be a very durable choice.

[Sweep]

Their choice of rim brakes is a good one in that they've chosen the Andra coated rims and matching good quality brake pads to suit,and proving to be a very durable choice.

I did rather wonder about their rim/pad selection to be honest.
I have no experience of either and they (she I think) did say that they had had very little pad wear.

But those pads are rather specialist are they not?

And wouldn't be easy to find on the road?

Maybe they carry a load of spares - clearly no weight or volume issue.

[reohn2]

Here's another chap's reveiw of his bike which is a little unconventional:- https://youtu.be/Y6bctuoS-H0
Not so much the bike but the way he loads it,way too much weight on the front with very litte at the back

[reohn2]

Their choice of rim brakes is a good one in that they've chosen the Andra coated rims and matching good quality brake pads to suit,and proving to be a very durable choice.

I did rather wonder about their rim/pad selection to be honest.
I have no experience of either and they (she I think) did say that they had had very little pad wear.

But those pads are rather specialist are they not?

And wouldn't be easy to find on the road?

Maybe they carry a load of spares - clearly no weight or volume issue.

Specialist kit for a special job,I agree pads weight nothing and take up no room.
And it says a lot for their wheelbuilding too what with the weight they're carrying