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Damanoos
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My channel is a celebration of resilience, cycling, willpower, and the pursuit of adventure. As an Italian cyclist living in Spain, I share my journey from cancer to ultra-endurance. Join me as I navigate the roads and trails, sharing insights, reviews, and inspiration along the way. From exhilarating gravel bike adventures to meticulous route scouting and independent product reviews, my channel embodies the sheer willpower and pure joy found in every pedal stroke.
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Preparing for a Gravel Challenge? Tips and Bike Upgrades
In less than three months, I'll be joining the Badlands ultra gravel challenge! Join me on some truly inspirational training rides where I tackle flash floods, navigate through extreme mud, and push my limits like never before. 🚴♂️💪
In this video, I'll also reflect on the crucial role of bike fitting and showcase some exciting upgrades to my bike setup, ensuring I'm fully prepared for this ultra adventure. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just looking for some motivation, this video is packed with thrilling moments and valuable insights.
🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell icon to follow my ultra gravel challenge preparation and more cycling adventures!: czcams.com/channels/DOH8kjK1Xio7cCShNFbFHQ.html
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Flash floods on trails
03:33 Muddy mud and bad day ride
04:31 Bike Fitting
05:08 Handlebars upgrade
06:15 Reflections on ideal bike set-up & more upgrades
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**Hashtags:**
#UltraGravelChallenge #CyclingAdventures #BikeFitting #TrainingRides #GravelCycling #BikeUpgrades #CyclingInspiration #adventurecycling #gravel #gravellife #badlands #badlands2024
In this video, I'll also reflect on the crucial role of bike fitting and showcase some exciting upgrades to my bike setup, ensuring I'm fully prepared for this ultra adventure. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just looking for some motivation, this video is packed with thrilling moments and valuable insights.
🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell icon to follow my ultra gravel challenge preparation and more cycling adventures!: czcams.com/channels/DOH8kjK1Xio7cCShNFbFHQ.html
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Flash floods on trails
03:33 Muddy mud and bad day ride
04:31 Bike Fitting
05:08 Handlebars upgrade
06:15 Reflections on ideal bike set-up & more upgrades
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**Hashtags:**
#UltraGravelChallenge #CyclingAdventures #BikeFitting #TrainingRides #GravelCycling #BikeUpgrades #CyclingInspiration #adventurecycling #gravel #gravellife #badlands #badlands2024
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How to Plan Your Visit to Bardenas Reales' Stunning Desert Trails
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🌄 Discover Bardenas Reales by Bike! 🚴♂️ Join me on an epic adventure through the stunning landscapes of Bardenas Reales Natural Park in Navarra, Spain. Pedal through the unique semi-desert terrain, marvel at the otherworldly rock formations, and experience the breathtaking beauty of this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or an outdoor enthusiast, this journey promises...
Racing my Lauf Seigla gravel bike at MTB desert race Orbea Monegros
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Racing a MTB challenge with a gravel bicycle: can it be done? Join me as I push the limits of gravel biking in the heart of an MTB challenge! In this adrenaline-fueled adventure, I tackle the iconic Orbea Monegros MTB race, putting my Lauf Seigla gravel bike to the test against its mountain biking counterparts. Discover the thrill, the challenges, and the unexpected outcomes as I delve into the...
Cycling the Camino de Santiago - which bike to choose?
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So, you are planning to do the Camino de Santiago by bicycle... That's great. But what bike should you use? Enquiries: iamdamanoos(AT)gmail.com 🛎️🔔📣📢 SUBSCRIBE for more videos just like this: czcams.com/channels/DOH8kjK1Xio7cCShNFbFHQ.html 0:00 Introduction 1:39 My bike for the Camino #santiago #CaminoEnBici #AventurasEnBici #RecuerdosDelCamino #DosRuedasJornada #MemoriasDelCamino #PedaleandoLa...
Top tips for the Camino de Santiago by bicycle
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Let's discuss the Top Tips to have a smooth Camino de Santiago by bicycle. Enquiries: iamdamanoos(AT)gmail.com 🛎️🔔📣📢 SUBSCRIBE for more videos just like this: czcams.com/channels/DOH8kjK1Xio7cCShNFbFHQ.html 0:00 Introduction 00:32 Choose the right bike 2:09 Note on e-bikes 2:46 Travel light! 3:34 Avoid big cities! 4:47 Eat well! 6:04 Be prepared for rainy rides! #santiago #CaminoEnBici #Aventur...
Riding my gravel bike on extreme single track, with my Lauf Seigla
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How does a gravel bicycle behave on technical and very technical terrain? To what extent can a gravel bike replace an MTB? I’ve searched for an answer with my Lauf Seigla gravel bicycle (with Grit suspension fork), riding it to its limits! Note: This video is independent and not sponsored nor endorsed by the bike manufacturer. Want to be the first to know about new videos? Hit the subscribe but...
Beyond gravel: tough climbs & mad descents on my Lauf Seigla
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An independent test and review of climbing and descending capabilities of Lauf Seigla gravel bicycle (with Grit suspension fork). For a review of rigid fork version, watch my other video. Note: This video is not sponsored nor endorsed by Lauf. Want to be the first to know about new videos? Hit the subscribe button now! 🛎️🔔📣📢 SUBSCRIBE for more videos just like this: czcams.com/channels/DOH8kjK1...
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Irun - Zarautz - Lekeitio (Stages 1&2)
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Stage 1/14 - Irun-Zarautz had no footage. The video only features Stage 2/14 - Zarautz-Lekeitio. 🛎️🔔📣📢 SUBSCRIBE for more videos just like this: czcams.com/channels/DOH8kjK1Xio7cCShNFbFHQ.html Stage n. 2 of the #caminodesantiago doing the #caminodelnorte . Filming in #euskadi #basquecountry and going from #irun #zarautz to #lekeitio . Filmed using #gopro #goprohero9 . #biketour #cycling #cyclin...
Biking the Camino del Norte: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan Your Unforgettable Journey
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Full review of the Camino del Norte, Northern Route of the Camino de Santiago, with essential routing and destination tips. Enquiries: iamdamanoos(AT)gmail.com 🛎️🔔📣📢 SUBSCRIBE for more videos just like this: czcams.com/channels/DOH8kjK1Xio7cCShNFbFHQ.html 0:00 Introduction & Purpose of the video 1:25 How difficult is the Camino del Norte by bicycle? 3:10 Stage 1: Irun-Zarautz 4:09 Stage 2: Zara...
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Sobrado - Santiago de Compostela (Stage 14)
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Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Sobrado - Santiago de Compostela (Stage 14)
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Vilalba - Sobrado dos Monxos (Stage 13)
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Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Vilalba - Sobrado dos Monxos (Stage 13)
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Ribadeo - Vilalba (Stage 12)
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Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Ribadeo - Vilalba (Stage 12)
Lauf Seigla - Testing & Review (with rigid vs suspension grit forks comparison)
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Lauf Seigla - Testing & Review (with rigid vs suspension grit forks comparison)
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Luarca - Ribadeo (Stage 11)
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Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Luarca - Ribadeo (Stage 11)
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - El Pito - Luarca (Stage 10)
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Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - El Pito - Luarca (Stage 10)
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Gijón - El Pito (Stage 9)
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Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Gijón - El Pito (Stage 9)
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Llanes - La Isla - Gijón (Stages 7 & 8)
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Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Llanes - La Isla - Gijón (Stages 7 & 8)
MTB ride in Garraf Park, Catalonia (ride footage only, no commentary)
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MTB ride in Garraf Park, Catalonia (ride footage only, no commentary)
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Santillana - Llanes (Stage 6)
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Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Santillana - Llanes (Stage 6)
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Laredo - Santillana (Stage 5)
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Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Laredo - Santillana (Stage 5)
Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Lekeitio - Bilbao - Laredo (Stage 3&4)
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Handlebars and Heartbeats: Cycling the Camino - Lekeitio - Bilbao - Laredo (Stage 3&4)
Technical single track, slight uphill in Canyelles
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Technical single track, slight uphill in Canyelles
Thank you be the much for this video. Starting from Bilbao in 2 weeks and this really helps. Is there somewhere which you wish you stopped and stayed over, or are you happy with the stages you took?
Thanks and glad it's helping! I wish I had spent more time in: - Lekeitio (but that's east of Bilbao, so I don't think you'd go back.. it would not make sense); - the area around San Vicente de la Barquera (Asturias): I did not stop at all, but it did look great and afterwards I read it has a lot of interesting things to see; - Cudillero (small seaside town in Asturias); - Ribadeo: while I stopped there, it'd have been nice to spend a couple nights there and visit the bay with more time, particularly the spectacular Prayas do Catedral (you'll see it on the initial part of Stage 12, but we only stopped briefly. Probably worth to spend a half day there). Good luck with your Camino - wish I could leave again too!
The Rigid one is pointless (basically it was made to cater for roadies afraid of new things, of which most roadies are). The Lauf Fork is the best thing about the bike and is genuinely the only actual gravel fork (designed for micro/little bumps with no seal friction to contend with and mimics a fork damper that has a lot of low speed compression and very little high speed compression - essentially only moves noticably when the terrain gives you input (high speed) and is quite static on rider input (low speed). There are literally no vehicles designed to go offroad (trucks, motorbikes, ATVs etc) that doesn't use some sort of suspension gimmick.
After many months, thousands of kms, some races too, I am totally a partisan of the suspension version. I need it for where I ride anyway, as many trails are really used by MTBs only. I recently added Redshift ergo grips and a 3mm thick bar tape, and the comfort is improved even further, certainly in very long rides!
@@damanoos Glad to hear you've embraced the suspension fork. For what it's worth... Dylan Johnson even teste the fork in the wind tunnel and came in more aero than the bladed fork on this Felt. So... more weight... but more aero! ;)
Yeah I watched that one! Pretty nice to find out!! 😁👍🏻
@@damanoos is this fork 100% hassle or special maintenance free? Do you have to adjust something after a season? On recent long off road rides my hands were quite tired after 4-5 hours on standard 40mm gravel bike tyre and I was wondering if something like this would be bringing less stress to wrists. My maintenance skills are not great so I love simplicity ;)
Good question, and probably worth a short video at some point. I was told by Lauf that the fork is maintenance free, so it would not require any work. I would personally never attach weight to the fork, though they explicitly allow it up to a limit (can't remember if it's 1kg or 0.8 kg per side). Having said that, wrists are under incredible work when gravel cycling. This is what I do to mitigate the risk of wrist problems: (besides the suspension fork, obviously ;-) - lower pressure than indicated by tire manufacturer. I personally ride tubeless with 27.5-29 psi pressure; - I changed the standard Lauf Lush tape (which is either 2.5 or 2 mm) to a 3mm one, thicker. If you find it thicker than that, go for it. It seems a marginal change but everything helps; - I installed Redshift ergo grips, and they feel so good. - last but not least, find gloves with as much cushioning as you can and always wear them (while I could conceive riding a road bike without gloves, I would never recommend it for gravel cycling). Let me know what do you think and I hope it helps!
Would you please provide the gpx Tracks? As I saw you provide via mail?
Of course, but I cant attach it to the video. If you send me an email (address in description and channel bio) I’ll send to you! 👍🏻
@@damanoosthank you!
Very helpful review. Thank you for taking the time to make it.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for These tips! I am preparing for 2025 and found this Video very helpful!
I am very glad you liked it!
A shame we have to pay 700 euro extra in tax for this bike here in Spain.
Right you are, though it's still an incredible value for the money. To that, I add the hassles of having to deal with customs - even if there's no extra fees or duties to be paid - for the order and any other replacement. It'd be great if Lauf opened a warehouse in Europe, though I expect there to be way more competition than in the US in terms of bike makers offering great gravel bikes.
@@damanoos I have decided on the MMR X-TOUR instead. Just checking out Cube's electric gravel bike now. The Cantabrian mountains are hard. I want to take long +100 km rides out here.
I have heard good things of the Cube nuroad c:62. I have an old Cube MTB, sturdy though basic bike which never gave me a problem. I dont have any experience or feedback on the MMR, so I can’t say! For sure though, you’ll enjoy riding in Cantabria! 👍🏻
can you share the route gpx? Thanks!
I've answered your email!
Disc brakes are not immune to rain, they can get wet/ not stop so well when wet too.
True. But by and large they perform better on descents, and there are so many here.
What's your height and inseam and which frame size did you get?
Height 171, Inseam 79. I ride a S and fits well. 👍🏻
grazzi I watched all your camino del norte videos and prep videos. i will make note of all the parts I need. I have done the Frances twice first on a rented bike-iberia broken old bike (absolutely horrible service). So I altered a used giant for ergonomic (ergo. seat, shock absorbing seat post and ergonomic grips) and gearing improvements 22T/35T crank and 48T max cassette) and it was a little mountain goat. I will take it again but my girlfriend will have an e-bike. some profiles are BRUTAL as you said. Thank you again.
Thanks for the feedback. If possible, doing it with your own bike is always preferable: assuming that has a good fit and gearing, it would be just perfect. Gearing particularly is crucial: as you rightly pointed out, there’s 10,000+ meters elevation before reaching Santiago - and I don’t remember any flat part… enjoy your third Camino! 🫶
@@damanoos my final lowest gear ratio is lower than a 3,000 euro orbea! I love it. I had to give up some higher gears but on the downhills I'm moving so fast I don't pedal much looking out on the road for rocks, wildlife, speed bumps and sand on the road. Safety first. If I take a spill at 30 mph my retirement enjoyment is over.
Well said. Having easy gears to pedal uphill is crucial... and, not being a race, you don't need to worry about not having enough higher gears: also take advantage of the descents to rest and take in the beautiful landscape!
Very Nice video!👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you very much! 😉🫶🏻
Well done, do you share the tracking gps file ? How about the slepping nights, where you stay usually ? Thanks - Armando Lopes
Hi Armando. I am happy to share the files if you email me (address in the video description): the only thing I ask if you like my videos, is to subscribe to my channel, to help it grow. Regarding sleeping: we had a combination of some nights already booked (eg. upon departure in Irun, etc.) and the others we booked "on the go", basically the day before or the same day. We never had a problem with availability (did the Camino in June).
Hi! Can you share all rout gpx file? 🤗
Sure thing. Send me an email - address in the video description - or leave it here if you want.
Thanks for the great advice!
Any time!
While I shall be walking, I shall keep the route profile in mind and availability of food. pulpos and Idiazabal cheese.
Please do! :-)
Right now I am watching the video and I like it.
Thanks!
Thanks for your review. It sounds like it would make a fun commuter bike that will be snappy feeling and fairly fast.
Well, it depends what are the roads like that you need to commute through. If unpaved or in poor state, for sure. Otherwise the rigid version would be better!
Ridewrap make a paint protection film kits for this bike. You can get a full protection kit that covers the complete frame.
They did not have a ready kit for my size (S). I used a 4-meter roll of frame tape and cut it myself instead. 👍🏻
What model of the Seigla did you choose components wise ? I tend to lean on the race transmission one.
It is a WWW. I must say I am very happy with the components for both training and racing. SRAM APX Rival. 40 and 10-44 gear combo. So far, I did not experience any negative issue. If anything, I wish the wheels were better, but an upgrade is on the way! It is possible I'll upgrade the cassette to a 10-50 as I am planning ultras involving tons and tons of mountain miles. But I am still debating.
Thanks for your input. @@damanoos
No problem, glad I could help!
Which version of the seigla do you have?
Seigla Suspension, Grit fork 3gen
@@damanoos : I mean weekend warrior?
@@JR57An208😅 yes, WWW!
@@JR57An208 I believe he has WW. He mentioned on his other video
As specified above, it is a WWW.
Excellent quality and good advice. Thanks.
Thanks Peter, appreciate it!
Very Well done 😊👍 helps lots with my planning of my Camino Del Norte (plus on to Porto) May 2024 by cheater e-🚲❣️😁 thank you Legend😊😃👍🌏🇦🇺🦘🐨
Glad it was helpful and great idea to keep going until Porto. Galicia really is very much Portuguese already in terms of language and culture!
Thank you for this!
Glad it was helpful!
Good info
Glad it was helpful!
What bike did you do this on? I want to do all paved roads on my road bike Bilbao to Finisterre. How did you manage with your stuff?
I used a Focus Atlas 6.7 (aluminum with carbon fork). It was marketed as a gravel bike but it was more of a touring bike. Good bike though: I had zero issues and the bike felt sturdy and easy to control offroad despite the weight load. As for my stuff, since it was a bike touring trip rather than a bike packing, I used two lateral panniers on the back. I would not do an ultra with those obviously, but did not give me any problem. Overall northern Spain is fantastic, if the weather cooperates, which isn’t always the case!
@@damanoos thank you!
Nice review great bit of Spain
Thanks! 👍 it really is great.
Thanks for this, helpful video! (btw, it's pronounced "say-gla") As far as I can tell, the suspension fork might be worth it even if you plan on riding easy gravel, to reduce pain on the hands on long rides. I only wish you could set it up 2by, and that it supported standard crank spindle length.
I should join the Seigla pronunciation challenge I saw on Instagram 😊. I fully agree on the suspension helping with wrist pain: as I plan to do ultras with the bike, minimising pain is a core concern for me. And lastly… I wish Lauf offered a 2by version (or at least front derailleur installation holder on the frame)! I bet I would not be the only one choosing it.
@@damanoosI heard 2by wasn't possible due to the much wider BB, which was a choice driven by building the bike around having massive tire clearance. It seems they struck a unique balance between big tires and good handling, but something had to give in such a short bike, and that was 2by.
Yes, that's pretty much Lauf's official explanation, and that's fine. By now I am definitely accustomed to the single chain ring, and I see many advantages to it (n.1 being the simplicity). Still, to anybody coming from road cycling, or even MTB on a double ring, it'll take some time to get used to. And as always, it'd be great to have the possibility to mount a holder and revert it to 2 if anybody really needed it. But I understand the needs on the engineering level.
Increasingly, we see many big names pros in the peloton that ride on single chainring when the race/stage they ride requires it. So, somehow, it's gaining increasing space in the non-MTB world.
Good review
Glad you think so!
Please, share your gear list. Thank you kindly. Cheers…
I will soon publish a dedicated video! 🙏
Hi, I was wondering if you would be kind enough to share the GPX tracks of your entire Camino del Nortè cycling route, please-for which I thank you in advance. I guess you did not actually cycle the way-marked official Camino del Nortè on your bike. Please, kindly explain. Thank you so much for your consideration and support. I am planning to cycle in Oct/Nov timeframe of this year and would like to cycle the official route by using an EMTB. I would be very thankful if you would share your feedback/thoughts, please. Now, if you had to cycle this Camino again, what would you do differently, please? Thank you again. Stay safe always…
Yes, no problem. Could you leave me an email I could send them to? (feel free to delete it after taking it down) We did follow most of the official Camino del Norte from Irun to Santiago: however, in few cases we had to take detours when the road had some roadblocks that we could not cross. I will soon publish a video with some feedback and comments but, to answer your questions: if you do choose to ride with an e-bike, I'd strongly recommend you get one with a removable battery, otherwise it may be hard to access a charging point. Overall, the experience was fascinating and the only thing I'd change (considering we rode 14 back-to-back stages with no rest day in between) would be to do longer stages and take rest in between to recover and absorb more of the nice places found along the way. The towns that I found more beautiful (and I wish to go back to) are - from east to west - Lekeitio (Basque Country); Llanes and Luarca (both in the Asturias). San Sebastián is also amazing, but I had been several times before. Another good thing would have been to have more time to explore Galicia once completed the Camino. We only had two weeks and a half and - unfortunately - we were on a schedule! I hope the above helps!
Ciao: Thank you for your prompt response-which I did not expect! You made my day! Grazie… …oddly/sadly CZcams does not allow viewers post their contact details! Apparently only content creators can give out their contact details. That said, perhaps you would be further kind enough to post your contact details instead-for which I offer you my gratitude and appreciation. I hope to hear from you soon. Stay safe always…
Try to email me here: cycling-content AT gmx.com . Thanks!