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Grant J
New Zealand
Registrace 17. 07. 2015
A Kiwi Dad living in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Bikefaffing the Paparoa Track
A great bikepacking trip on the Paparoa track on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
You can read more about the track here www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/west-coast/places/paparoa-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/paparoa-track/
#PaparoaTrack
You can read more about the track here www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/west-coast/places/paparoa-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/paparoa-track/
#PaparoaTrack
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Moments on the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail
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A recent trip on the Mountains to Sea Cycle trail with 4 good blokes. heygrantj
Alps 2 Ocean 3 Day Mountain Bike Trip
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3 Days on the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail in the South Island of New Zealand. iamgrantj #Alps2Ocean
Get Back to your Own Island! - Motorcycle Adventure
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A recent motorbike trip through Central Otago, New Zealand escorting a friend part of the way back to his own Island. #MotorcycleAdventure #CentralOtagoNewZealand iamgrantj
Meandering Central Otago N.Z. on a Royal Enfield Himalayan
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A recent 3 day backcountry motorcycle trip with a good mate. We were mainly in Central Otago, New Zealand and I was riding a Royal Enfield Himalayan that I hired from Central Otago Motorcycle Hire comotorcyclehire.co.nz/ iamgrantj
$10K Electric Gravel Bike - Specialized Turbo Creo SL
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A local sports shop (Outside Sports) very kindly lean't me a very high end electric gravel bike to have a demo with. It was the Specialized Turbo Creo SL and it was my first time on a gravel bike. Outside Sports who lean't me the bike to demo www.outsidesports.co.nz/ Specialized Turbo Creo SL www.specialized.com/nz/en/turbo-creo-sl-comp-carbon-evo/p/170431?color=273800-170431 iamg...
eBike Style -The Scout (Cheetah) ebike
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As stylish eBikes go it's pretty hard to beat The Scout which is called the Cheetah in the U.S. I got my hands on one for 24 hours and here is my thoughts on this very stylish ebike. The Scout eBike www.boostbikes.co.nz/ Bikes and Barbers who kindly lean't me the bike www.bikesandbarbers.co.nz/ The same bike in the U.S. www.civibikes.com/collections/electric-bike-in-stock/products/cheetah-the-c...
3 Kiwis on the Colorado BDR route - North to South on Honda Africa Twins and a BMW 1200 GS
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A recent trip with 2 good friends to try out adventure motorcycling and check out the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route, ridebdr.com/cobdr/ We met up and started from Gunnison, CO and rode up to Steamboat Springs to join the official Colorado BAckcountry Discovery route there and did it from North to South. We rented our Honda Africa Twins from Alex at motodiscoveryrentals.com/ who was excel...
Garmin Fenix 5 after 20 months
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My thoughts on the very good Garmin Fenix 5 sports watch after owning and thrashing it for more than 20 months. Amazon Link to Garmin Fenix 5 amzn.to/2Lzf2we Link to Garmin Website buy.garmin.com/en-NZ/NZ/p/552982 Fenix 5 Watch Straps amzn.to/2XLpbMO SUBSCRIBE to my CZcams Channel bit.ly/33A1tCK INSTAGRAM iamgrantj MUSIC Music by: Pold soundcloud.com/pold-music
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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A wee highlights video from a family holiday to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. iamgrantj
Naseby 12Hr Mountain Bike Challenge 2019
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My experience in the Naseby 12 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge. This great event was in its 15th year and was run by the Otago Mountain Bike club. www.mountainbikingotago.co.nz SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CONTENT: bit.ly/2XJNRoR iamgrantj Music by: Ikson soundcloud.com/ikson/tracks
Trying Motorcycle Touring for the first time
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A 4 day motorcycle trip around Northland, New Zealand with two good mates trying to see if motorcycle touring is for me? My ride was the BMW F800GSA via Motorent motorent.nz/ The gear that did a good job keeping me warm and dry - www.dririder.com.au/ grantjohnston_me Music by: Ouska Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/ouska Spotify: spoti.fi/2FaB0mc Music by: Cabu soundcloud.com/cabubeats ...
Riverton, New Zealand for the Weekend
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A weekend away with family and friends at a place called Riverton on the south coast of the south island of New Zealand. Music: grantjohnston_me
E Bikes - Whats the deal? (Specialized Turbo Levo)
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A ride on a Specialized Levo Turbo E-Bike to help get my head around whats the deal with electric bikes. The E-Bike - www.specialized.com/us/en/mens-turbo-levo-fsr-6fattie-29/p/129139?color=240260-129139 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CONTENT: bit.ly/2XJNRoR Music by: ksolis soundcloud.com/k-solis
Bikepacking the Old Ghost Road, N.Z.
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A recent trip Bikepacking (flash name for Mountain Biking with luggage) the Old Ghost Road in the North West corner of the South Island of New Zealand. An awesome adventure and you can find out more here oldghostroad.org.nz/ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CONTENT: bit.ly/2XJNRoR Music by: S.F.T. soundcloud.com/sftbeats Music by: Dyalla soundcloud.com/dyallas Music by: Blue Wednesday soundcloud.com/bluewedn...
Racing Bike to Single Speed Bike Project
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Racing Bike to Single Speed Bike Project
The Queens Drive Walk, The Remarkables, N.Z.
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The Queens Drive Walk, The Remarkables, N.Z.
Camel Time - Royal Enfield Rajasthan Tour Pt6
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Camel Time - Royal Enfield Rajasthan Tour Pt6
Cows, Goats & Pigs - Royal Enfield Rajasthan Tour Pt5
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Cows, Goats & Pigs - Royal Enfield Rajasthan Tour Pt5
Glamping in Rajasthan - Royal Enfield Rajasthan Tour Pt4
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Glamping in Rajasthan - Royal Enfield Rajasthan Tour Pt4
Forts 3, Tigers 0 - Royal Enfield Rajasthan Tour Pt3
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Forts 3, Tigers 0 - Royal Enfield Rajasthan Tour Pt3
The Taj Mahal on a Royal Enfield Bullet - Pt2
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The Taj Mahal on a Royal Enfield Bullet - Pt2
Arrowtown to India - Royal Enfield Rajasthan Tour Pt1
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Arrowtown to India - Royal Enfield Rajasthan Tour Pt1
Excellent video mate - love your laid back take on things. OGR definitely on my to-do list. Thanks for the tips too.
Top speed?
Had to do it in a day, no hut space, but loved it. That climb to Cess Clark Hut is one heck of an opening act though!
Hello 👋 what about now 4 years later
You seem to be doing a lot of peddling but ; then i suppose after all it it is a bicycle !
Great video and editing. Loved the pies at Fairly. I had creamy chicken too. Subbed
Price is?
+/- 5000 euros
Hey. Looks great. Quick question, would this be more difficult than biking the Heaphy track?
If you want to save a lot of money get the Turbo Creo SL E5. It is about 3 lbs more heavy with the same geometry, motor and more. It is more than $5K less. I love mine and because it has such a great motor 3 lbs is nothing...and the frame is a lot stronger
Hey great video. Noticed one of the riders using the Aeroe rack/bag system... any good? Cheers
Yes I think they're a pretty good system and its a kiwi company which is great! I actually had the front Aeroe handlebar mount/saddle which is pretty simple and worked great. My only gripe is that it slowly works its way down and eventually rubs against your head stem. I would guess most handlebar mounts have a similar issue!
@@GrantJthe one with rear rack has a lot of sag and it bounces so much. is that because it wasn't cinched down or packed properly (user error) or was it the system itself?
Been vacationing in these areas for the last 35 years , absolutely amazing views ! winter snowmobiling in these areas is even more spectacular , great video !
That kind of money just go out and buy a motorcycle.
I spent Saturday in Riverton, two weeks ago. "The rocks" , knocked me out, as did every momernt > Thanks for this beautiful clip. Cheers
Great review. I'm thinking of getting this model here in the USA. Thanks for sharing
it is actually sold by a Chinese company called Bisek for 900 USD ... I liked the design of this Leopard ebike and could not find anybody selling it in good ole Europe and after years of being on the look out it still ain't nowhere to be found.... sigh
Wow that’s typical of everything in this country. $900USD = $1500NZD as of 2023. But they sell it here for $5000NZD. Update: Actually a quick search reveals your incorrect. Alibaba is selling something similar to this for $900USD, but it’s not this bike. The Chetah is sold through retail outlets for around $2500USD, which is equivalent to around $4000NZD.
@@fabmanly1070you won’t get them for anywhere near $900 US delivered - well over double that by the time you ad taxes, huge frieght, GST, import fees.
seems to work well for me
Everyone needs this bike.
Hi Grant. Good Video. How are you finding Himalayan on NZ Roads..Any issues at 100Km?
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Where is this wonderful place?
Show the real speed!!, that thing is slow as hell
Amigos- Excelente. Looked fantastic and lots of fun. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽
Nice video! Good adventure with your college buddies! Good for you!
Not worried about diabetes I see!
Bears?
Didn't see any, wasn't that keen to see them while camping!
I guess there are many ways to do the BDR's being a life long biker I go with light weight as a priority that eliminates these 4 or 5 hundred pound "trail bikes" I could raise the fender on my Harley put a knobby on the back and have an Adventure bike, I will stick with a 250lb 450cc and a very small pack, that way I can get off the main route and get in to the technical single track which is my preference. Besides it will still run over 100mph, and asphalt is the thing I want to ride on the least.
Just watching this as I lay plans for this summer (2022). I noticed your rental had the Mosko Moto Scout 25 panniers. I purchased a set this spring in anticipation of doing some trips on my 1190 Adv. R and wondering how you liked the setup? I'll be traveling from Washington State (north of Seattle) to Phoenix and back in a couple of weeks, looking to keep it minimalist and off-road. Fun to see your camaraderie... I tend to travel solo, but will hook up with a mate in Salida CO for a few days on my way. Good times.
It was the first time I had used them and thought they were great, have used hard panniers before but really like the dry bag style of panniers. Cheers
@@GrantJ Thanks, Grant. I just used them for the first time on a little weekend jaunt to the Olympic Peninsula. They're nice and narrow. Biggest drawback is ease of access... 5 buckles to undo to get into the bag. I've ended up redoing my packing list to keep regularly needed items out of the panniers. Not a big deal, and nice to be intentional about where things are.
Hi Grant, I got my Cheetah about a month ago (750W motor) and I love it. You're dear right about the questions. I went out 2 days and stopped to call my friend.... Me : Hey man ! I'll meet you in front of Sam's in 5 minutes ! Him : OK. I'll be there. That's when Person 1 (post-phone call) stops and asks about the bike - where I bought it, the price, saying how cool it looks etc... This goes on for 2 minutes and they leave. I start preparing to leave again and Person 2 stops in to tell me how nice the design is and asks if it is powered. We have a short discussion on electric bikes and the retro design and he leaves. I'm really antsy and figure I'm going to miss my friend when Person number 3 stops just as I'm getting on the bike.. He says " I just wanted to tell you how cool your bike looks ! " I thank him and head out. I make it to Sam's and call my friend. Luckily, he was running late too. I get comments and questions all the time. At the moment I have the only retro-style ebike in the area that I've seen, but I think that is about to change. Be prepared to be the center of attention when you stop depending on where you live.
You going to have to allow yourself extra time to go anywhere!
@@GrantJ So I've discovered !
Nice video making!
Poor guy stranded on the Ophir Pass. What the hell does one do in that situation???
Hi! I am 6’4” - is this bike big enough? Thx!
Top production from Pigtree Studios!
Would have loved less music. Awesome work guys.
Great looking track, uphill looks like a bit of a slog😅
there was some sweat involved on the uphill!
Brilliant work. Great ride. Top blokes
As soon as the crappy background music started, it was the end for me. This was looking like a real good vid, but the music ruined it for me.
4995...they can't be serious...
I agree this is a cool looking bike. I see it under a few labels. Who is having a give a way? That is my fastest road to a fat bike.
great content here Grant, would love to visit NZ sometime. Cheers
Dig the video and enjoy the editing. I am not trying to be hateful, but I really hope you have invested in some proper riding gloves for the street. Those mechanics gloves aren't doing you any favors. You spent all that money for the bike and gear, just spend the money and get some proper slide protection.
I hear you
Fantastic trip guys didn't you 3 do well!
Oh wow! This looks beautiful. I can’t believe the dolphins all around you. What a great experience! 🙌
G'day guys, great vid. Spent a lot of time in Colarodo but never on a bike. Planning a trip in 2023 with a bike ( I'm Aussie) I see your bikes had local plates? Can I have some detail if the bikes were temp imports or local rentals or purchases. Just for my own research. Cheers
We rented the bikes and the details are linked in the video description
Great video guys. The Colorado BDR just moved up my wishlist.
where do you live, I love that town ;-) I will move there in a minute ... my kinda place
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