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John Brophy
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Registrace 26. 05. 2012
Bicycle riding Brit. Living in Park Slope, Brooklyn. I try to make happy, positive videos to inspire people to go on an adventure.
New Bike Day. The Enve Melee.
Hey CZcams! It's been a while. Some injury's, covid, and laziness took a hold and CZcams took a back seat! Sorry.
But here is my new bike. I'm more into credit card touring these days as i'm getting old and I like a comfy bed and a fast bike :)
Heading to Spain this summer so will have some more videos then.
Specs on the bike:
Frame - ENVE Melee 58
Bars - ENVE Composites SES AR Drop 40cm
Stem - ENVE Aero IN-Route Stem 90mm
Seatpost - ENVE Carbon Seatpost Melee D shape Carbon Aero 350mm x 0mm Offset
Saddle - ENVE x Selle Italia SLR Boost SF Carbon Railed Saddle
Tape - ENVE Handlebar Tape black 3mm
Groupset - Dura-Ace R9270 12-Speed Di2
Front Derailleur - SHIMANO Dura Ace Di2 FD-R9250 12spd
Rear Derailleur - SHIMANO Dura Ace Di2 RD-R9250 12spd
Crankset - SHIMANO Dura Ace FC-R9200 12spd 170
Chain - SHIMANO Dura Ace CN-M9100 12spd
Cassette - SHIMANO Dura Ace CN-M9100 12spd - 12-34T
Brakeset - SHIMANO Dura Ace Di2 12spd ST-R9270
Rotors Dura-Ace RT-CL900 Disc Rotor
Wheelset - ENVE SES wheelset SES 4.5
Tires - ENVE Composites SES Tire - Black 29
But here is my new bike. I'm more into credit card touring these days as i'm getting old and I like a comfy bed and a fast bike :)
Heading to Spain this summer so will have some more videos then.
Specs on the bike:
Frame - ENVE Melee 58
Bars - ENVE Composites SES AR Drop 40cm
Stem - ENVE Aero IN-Route Stem 90mm
Seatpost - ENVE Carbon Seatpost Melee D shape Carbon Aero 350mm x 0mm Offset
Saddle - ENVE x Selle Italia SLR Boost SF Carbon Railed Saddle
Tape - ENVE Handlebar Tape black 3mm
Groupset - Dura-Ace R9270 12-Speed Di2
Front Derailleur - SHIMANO Dura Ace Di2 FD-R9250 12spd
Rear Derailleur - SHIMANO Dura Ace Di2 RD-R9250 12spd
Crankset - SHIMANO Dura Ace FC-R9200 12spd 170
Chain - SHIMANO Dura Ace CN-M9100 12spd
Cassette - SHIMANO Dura Ace CN-M9100 12spd - 12-34T
Brakeset - SHIMANO Dura Ace Di2 12spd ST-R9270
Rotors Dura-Ace RT-CL900 Disc Rotor
Wheelset - ENVE SES wheelset SES 4.5
Tires - ENVE Composites SES Tire - Black 29
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12 day bikepacking trip around New York State
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I spent 12 days in September 2020 with 3 friends riding around New York State. We saw the Finger Lakes, the wilderness, Lake George and everything in between. This is hands down the best ride since Japan. This is our route: www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=1esvxJ1pEKxB5cFbxl6oSrgkqj6pSv3FS
Bikepacking - NYC to California Hill
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Finally back on the bike and making videos. Feels good. We jumped on the train from Grand Central and headed to White Plains. From there we rode the 53 miles or so to a primitive camping spot at California Hill. Epic ride. Even with the rain in the morning. Route here: ridewithgps.com/routes/33770105
Biking Cuba - Havana Loop
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I managed to sneak in a week long trip to Cuba in the few weeks before the world went crazy with Covid with three friends - Mike, Eli and Sean. We flew from NYC, to Miami and then to Havana. It was very easy - we applied for a visa and then ticked 'Support for the Cuban People'. We rode out along the north coast from Havana to Vinales (the tobacco growing region) and then came back along the so...
A very quick gear check from the road in Cuba. Full Cuba video coming very soon
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Here is a short video I made while half way up a mountain in Cuba. It runs through the setup I used on my Feb 2020 Cuba trip. This is a teaser for the full movie that should arrive in the next few days.
New Bike Day!! The Clever Cycles 'Omakase' Titanium Brompton
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I picked up a new bike for commuting / exploring. The Clever Cycles 'Omakase Lux Series' Brompton. More details over here: www.clevercycles.com/blogs/news-and-events/introducing-our-omakase-lux-series-bromptons/ It's beautifulllll! :)
10 miles of gravel biking in NYC!
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Absolutely loving this new park. We've been riding Greenpoint to Shirley Chisholm State Park a number of times over the last few months. After we go for the greatest Pizza in NYC at New Park Pizza, then we head to Finback brewery in Queens for a few beers on the way home. Give us a shout if you'd like to join. Tune is 'I only want you' by the amazingly awesome 'Eagles of Death Metal'. open.spot...
Nutmeg Nor'Easter 2019
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Blimey. What a ride. We joined Ultra Romance and his crew at the 3rd annual Nutmeg Nor'Easter in Colchester Connecticut. We stayed on a little farm - camped Friday and Saturday night. It was absolutely epic. Amazing people, amazing weather, amazing bikes, amazing food and absolutely stunning scenery. Thanks so so much to Ultra Romance and crew - everyone that came up from NYC has a great time! ...
NYC to Harriman with NYC ADV
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A beautiful ride with a great crew of NYC ADVers. Come join us sometime www.meetup.com/NYC-Adventure-Cycling-Club/
Solo bikepacking trip. 3 days NYC to Beacon.
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I made the most of the weekend and put in 3 days of riding Friday / Sat / Sunday. Brooklyn to Harriman State Park on Friday Harriman to Shawangunk State Forest on Saturday Shawangunk to Beacon on Sunday 150 miles. 8k of elevation. Loved it. Music is the perfect 'Neighbourhood' by WhoMadeWho
Poughkeepsie to Mongaup Pond with NYC ADV
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70 miles and 5000 of feet of climbing. Great fun, beautiful, and an awesome crew. Come join us sometime! www.meetup.com/NYC-Adventure-Cycling-Club/ Music: "Ergo" by Birocratic (birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
Bikepacking - 3 dayer with NYC ADV. Harriman State Park / Delaware Water Gap
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I joined NYC ADV for a trip out to the Delaware Water gap. Find more info on the club over here: www.meetup.com/NYC-Adventure-Cycling-Club
Bikepacking - Appalacian Gravel Growler - Extended version
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A longer version of our trip to Asheville. :)
Bikepacking - Appalacian Gravel Growler
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My friends and I rode most of the bikepacking.com Appalachian Gravel Growler route at the end of May 2019. Details/route here: bikepacking.com/routes/appalachian-gravel-growler/ It was absolutely epic. Join NYC Adv on meetup for more adventures around NYC: www.meetup.com/NYC-Adventure-Cycling-Club Extended edition coming soon. Music: "Look Both Ways" by Flamingosis & Birocratic (birocratic.lnk....
My bikepacking setup - Appalachian Gravel Growler
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My bikepacking setup - Appalachian Gravel Growler
Overnight Bikepacking - Poughkeepsie to Vernooy Falls with NYC ADV
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Overnight Bikepacking - Poughkeepsie to Vernooy Falls with NYC ADV
Overnight Bikepacking - NYC to Fahnestock State park #2 with NYC ADV
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Overnight Bikepacking - NYC to Fahnestock State park #2 with NYC ADV
Overnight bikepacking - NYC to Ninham Mountain with NYC ADV
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Overnight bikepacking - NYC to Ninham Mountain with NYC ADV
Overnight Camp / Hike - Harriman State Park.
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Overnight Camp / Hike - Harriman State Park.
Overnight bikepacking - NYC to Fahnestock State Park with NYC ADV
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Overnight bikepacking - NYC to Fahnestock State Park with NYC ADV
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 pyramid tent
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 pyramid tent
Timber rattlesnake at Dutch doctor lean-to, Harriman state park.
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Timber rattlesnake at Dutch doctor lean-to, Harriman state park.
I want to bike across Japan as a 'bucket list' idea. I am aware that Japan has some strict bicycle laws. What I would like to know is, is it better to bring my own touring bike from America to Japan or to rent to buy in Japan. And then, if I can bring my own bike, do I need to register it with the local Police; do I need to get a bike permit or license showing ownership? Then what exactly are the rules for foreign tourists who wish to tour Japan by bicycle; is there a group of riders, a club, a map of safe routes, camp sites, etc... if so, where can I obtain this info.
We didn't worry about any of that. Take you bike. Ride it :) Ask for forgiveness rather than permission.
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Hello! I am a cyclist from Russia, Siberia! You are great for going on this journey! It was very nice to watch you!
@@antonshipunov9778 Спасибо за добрые слова. Ездите безопасно и счастливо 👍🏻
"Bald Knob Parking". 😶
amazing! maybe one day we will go together :-)
Lovely video. Thank you.
John thank you for sharing this awesome experience. Do you mind share how you manage to bring your bike from the airport to the city and the other way around?
The bike is in the grey box in the first and last frame of the video. We put it on trains and in taxis 😎 it was pretty heavy and not much fun. Since this trip I switched to a lighter fabric case rather than a hard case 👍🏻
Noice.
Lol I'm on a binge now watching your vids, also unsure about getting a brompton or gravel/cross bike for my trip in Japan, never used a Brompton but they look super fun, i just saw they're doing carbon wheels now for them, a possible upgrade?
haha maybe carbon rims one day. Would like to go tubelss if poss. Bromptoning around Japan would be a lot of fun, especially if you get the seatpost hugger from Eerder Metal - then you can carry a front and rear bag. Loads of space and super easy. :)
www.eerdermetaal.nl/brompton_webshop.html#!/Seatposthuggers-&-Headtubehuggers/c/72491968
@JohnBr0 Yes, I saw this guy's shop mentioned in another video for after sales market, what a craftsman though fairly eye watering price for a tricked out fold up, that said the 20" option did start to open my eyes to the possibilities of Bromptoning...
Wow, glad i stumbled on this one, great trip and I'm sure some wonderful memories. I aim to fly into Japan on Tuesday with no real plan, still to decide if i land and start in Osaka or Tokyo. One consideration is bike shops, I'll be leaving the roady at home. I saw blue lug and heard others rate it, did you pick up a bike there, or just some bags/accessories?
Bike is in the hardcase in the first and last frame. Blue lug was amazing. Grab a rinko bag from there so you can get your bike on the trains.
@JohnBr0 ah missed that thanks for the response to this and the other comment, will be sure to check out BL then. Yes, the rinko is on my check list, just the front wheel and you're good for boarding is what I've taken from another video on the tube. Thanks again and happy riding!
Hello, I'm looking into bike touring Japan for awhile and am unsure whether I should bring my camp cooking equipment or not. I see you guys were cooking your own food. I'm wondering if you think the cost savings were worth the weight. Great vid!
I still maintain that the best ramen I’ve ever eaten was the one I cooked myself on a beach in Japan using my little stove and ti pot after we bought all the ingredients at a supermarket! It was definitely nice to be able to fall back on. But the amount of sushi and onigiri you can eat means we didn’t really need it. Not too sure on the cost savings - Japan is very cheap now if you have USD. ❤️ have an amazing trip!!
@@JohnBr0 Thank you!
Thanks for the video and the route, such a good source of inspiration 😊 Ciao! from italy 🥰
日本人の心の中にある原風景、ありがとうございます。
Good to see an update! This thing looks insane!
Bike Packing Japan is my newest bucket list item. Did you buy bikes there? IF so, what did you do with them after?
The bike is in the big grey box at the start and end :)
What mount are you using for your Garmin Varia tail light? I just picked up a Melee a few weeks ago and I couldn't be happier.
Yeah - it’s from Etsy. It’s way better than the one that comes with the varia. Rock solid and well made. www.etsy.com/listing/1506821806/
What’s she weigh?
16.7lb with pedals, cages and computer mount
Beside the bike is nice, how is the ride? Forgiving? Easy pedalling? Fast compared to the commercial brands?
Yeah sorry! This was a day after it arrived and it poured with rain for a few days so I had hardly ridden it at this point. It’s devilishly quick and incredibly comfortable, I just don’t want to get off it. I did a RETUL bike fit before the purchase to make it all fit perfectly so it feels really snug all around. I don’t have too much to compare it too - I am coming from a Lynskey CX bike and it’s kinda like night and day as that guy weighs about 22lb. I’ve ridden a few allied road bikes and they felt a lot more aggressive and unforgiving. The enve bounces around on the bumps, but my position on the bike makes it a lot less of an issue and it’s less aggressive than most. I’ve knocked 16 seconds off my local park lap time in the last 2 weeks ❤
@@JohnBr0 Thanks for the review. I'm interested on the Melee too but I wanted a bike that can hold speed wen going 40kmh++ and can climb too. All i can say tis that, I dont want to lose out to those commercial brand out there when I'm in the group ride..
@@departurexx1520 it’s a dream at those speeds. I don’t see myself getting left behind on any group rides 😄
This bike is vomit
Congratulations, just saw this yesterday on r/bikeporn haha
We need that stupid music?
What music would you prefer?
Hey guys, great video! How much did the bikes weigh all geared up? Mmmm one was at 26kg the last 5 day trip I took.
Two of us weighed about 50/60lb and the bike with 4 panniers and a saucepan weighed in at about 75-80lb. 😊
nice vid! thank you for sharing your trip
Congratulations, without helmet. Very impressive. Stopped your video immediately.
Haha don’t ever go to the Netherlands! 😌
Just tried to watch abroad in japan;s cycling videos. Way too much talking, I couldn:t finish the first video, because he said he was terrified when it got dark. This one was great.
7:13 Wow! The drifters had a good ride))
My dream trip! When was this? Ive been there alot but hear this wouldn't be safe now? Unless its with a tour group? AWESOME VIDEO!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your memories. I've watched it many times already.
Can't believe you skipped past Tojinbo in Fukui. It's one of the most scenic cliffs in all of Japan.
Ha ha we had no idea where we were going other than “Kyoto, through the mountains!”. Next time we will go to the cliffs! 🥰
@@JohnBr0 Great video anyways. Those tunnels are scary. The 4km one in particular. You guys are daring.
Two questions: where did you leave your empty suitcase after arriving in Japan, and how did the transport via JR worked? I didn't see a bike box in the end 😊 great video btw, and that skull was a bit scary 😅
The bike is in the box at the beginning and end. We left it at the hotel we stayed in on the first and last night in Tokyo. On the trains we put our bikes in ‘rinko bags’ that you can buy out there. 😎
@@JohnBr0 thanks for the reply and good to know. we started planning a trip for next year and your answer is very helpful 😁
Best ever bikepacking video, and the music, OMG.
Thanks! 😊🙏
What a fun looking trip.
I am also planning to do this. Did you buy your bicycle on arrival? I read that you can only purchase a, bicycle as registered Japanese citizen
My bike is in the gray box at the beginning and end.
Came here for the perfectly timed shot of the joggers outside your front door.
Looks like a great route! Better than the opposite coast which seems to be trafficky
Just wanted to come back and thank you guys for making this video. This inspired me to get into bikepacking and I just got back from my first trip where I did 1000 miles across Japan. You guys lit a fire in me and helped create a new passion that I'll take with me my entire life. Thanks so much
Thanks for the comment Tyler! This is exactly why I made this video. Glad it inspired you! 😎
This is amazing- i want to do this.
Hey what a great ride and video! I'm very interested in doing some kind of trip in Japan. Also how did you film such steady pictures on a bike? Do you have some special equipment for that?
It was just a couple of go pros 😁 they have great image stabilization 😎
Awesome video! Can I ask how you got the bikes/equipment there?
The snake lives in the park....There is no camping in that area figure out just who does not belong ?
You are allowed to camp within 100ft of the lean to 😊 not sure anyone told the snake.
I went to Cuba a long time ago you had to show customs you had a hotel which was state registered because people was renting there rooms out to tourists and I guess not paying any tax was that the case with you.
It's my turn next month. You don't happen to have gpx files I could use as inspiration?
All I have is in the description! Have fun!
Thanks for posting the video, very fun and inspiring. I'm thinking to to my bikepacking in JP soon too.
Hey, great video :) In what bag did you store that dcf shelter ? I'd like to go Bikepacking with my DCF duomid XL
It goes in my fork bags. czcams.com/video/n_RN0JHLPz0/video.html&t andrewthemaker.com created them specifically sized for my tent :)
@@JohnBr0 Thank you so much :)
Planning to do part of this from Brevard to Asheville on 29ers - any suggestions on tires? It doesn't look like we would need anything to aggressive.
Awesome video! I just booked my flight to Cuba and I'll be there at the end of March...still debating if I should bring my bike or not. Would you have done this ride by yourself?
Yes. Solo travel is great. Go for it.
Great! Just purchased an Evoc bike bag...I almost fainted when checking out. Haha! Was it complicated to get out of Havana to the highway? How many casa particulares have you stayed in from Havana to Viñales?
@@samt.1369 naaaa easy as pie. There aren’t many cars outside of the center of the cities really. We stayed in casaP’s every night of the trip! 😎
@@JohnBr0 I've been to many parts of the world for hiking but this will be my first bikepacking trip ever. Chilean/Argentinian Patagonia is also a place I'd like to revisit for bikepacking if I like this experience.
Really nice video! I'm planing a similar bike trip in april and I was wondering what you guys did with the bike boxes and the Evoc bag? Did you guys left them at the hotel and/or airport in Havana? Thanks!
Yep - left them all at the Airbnb and booked it for the first and last days of our trip
Great video!! ❤Question.. where do you storage the boxes/suitcases?
Haha I think I’ve been asked this like 100 times now in these comments! 😊 we stayed in the same hotel first night and last night in Tokyo - so they kept them in their luggage room for us 🥰
Cuba is so beautiful
What did the trip cost?
Not sureeee.. maybe $3000? not too crazy as we camped 10/15 nights and a lot of that was for free.