Bikepacking In Christchurch (& Titanium Bike Update)
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- In late April, borders opened to New Zealand (with no quarantine) so we took our little squad back to see the kiwi in-laws.
Our daughter Poppy was born in Melbourne during lock-down, so none of our family had met her prior to this trip. I also took the bike and went bikepacking around Christchurch with my titanium road bike.
In this video.
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[Chapters]
00:00 Intro
02:00 Hello
02:58 Christchurch Cycling
09:04 Titanium Bike
09:55 New Road Bike
12:15 New Bikepacking Steed
14:56 Sponsor
15:18 Family
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MAVEN ❤️
Those opening scenes are epic. Beautifully shot. Really professional filming.
Mate, it's such a lift when I see you've dropped a vlog. Finding your videos got me through a pretty dark patch a few years ago and although I'm doing better at the moment, they still raise the spirits.
Bike life is the best life!
Adelaide is the best city on earth for cycling. I've travelled all over the globe.
have you been to Orlova? :-)
I see a Maven video I click!
Your back! 2 kiddos now. Quality content as usual. Maven on!
Hi Mark. I had a similar problem of “clicking” on my Titanium gravel bike, drove me mad, suffered for nearly a year. Noise got louder under power, I was convinced it was drivetrain related. I tried everything to resolve - eventually discovered it was the interface between the rear wheel alloy dropout and the titanium frame, (the alloy dropout also contained the 12mm through axle thread), in my case on the opposite side to the drive. Once grease was applied between the alloy dropout and the titanium frame the noise disappeared instantly. If I hadn’t experienced it myself I wouldn’t have believed it.
Cam Nicholis was convinced he had creaky wheels, Took the bike to a shop, mechanic greases everything, noise disappears. czcams.com/video/uxeE0XFO7OI/video.html
I recently have the same issue with my ti bike it only happens when I go full power, rocking the bike. When I sit down, pedal smoothly. I hear nothing. Thanks for the advise
The only CZcamsr whose videos I don’t just watch straight away - I’m saving this bad boy for the right time and place!
Happy to see you enjoying the bike. I believe the true enjoyment of riding is this type of riding and not striving to be like a racer.
Love these mate. Always makes me smile. What more can you ask for.
So Nice to see your back Mr. Cycling Maven… big hurra 🎉 from Denmark 🇩🇰
Your videos make me miss Melbourne, we went regional a few years ago and while generally the move has been Ok the cycling has suffered through lack of motivation. Glad to see your riding, and enjoying it rather than filming every second. Btw love the videos too.
Very nice, I'm East Coast US, so NZ is an exotic place for me. I was in Christchurch twice in 1987 and 1990. Not as many cyclists then, certainly not MTBs. I spent 3 months cycling around the country. This video really makes me nostalgic for those memories, thanks.
We've missed you.
Only just got around to watching this……… as enjoyable and quality as ever Mark. New Zealand looks amazing, and would love to have hills on the doorstep unlike York, where you have at least an hours ride to the decent hills! I know what you mean, having ambition to do this and that (I am the same) but with 3 kids it’s pretty rare it happens. Just makes you enjoy it so much more when it does happen I suppose. And best to take all expectation away I think. Looking forward to the next one mate. By the way, those factor bikes are stunning. Would be good to see the new one abit up close if you get a chance. Love your 2019 black one too. Good to see your passion for cycling lives on despite the busy life, as does mine. Take it easy.
Great to see you and your family mark. Always enjoyed your vlogs.
Been there once. Liked the Akaroa area a lot. Good to see you back! Greetings from The Netherlands 👍
Cycling part was good
Family part was Gold
Brilliant Mark-missed you all!
I love your Fantastic Cycling review of our beloved city! Born here and also an Avid cyclist Too! Thanks 🚵🏻♀️😇
Good stuff man! The opening scenes are fantastic! I have always wanted to visit NZ. With my bike.
Long live long rides (& bikepacking)!
Cheers from Florida, USA 👍
Absolutely beautiful work buddy.
Nice video Mave! Always thought I would have lived in ChCh if I had stayed in NZ, great spot!
Fantastic video Mark, those are the cycling roads I love, I grew up in Tai Tapu. The climb you did up to the Summit Road is my favourite. Would have been cool to have met you out on the road. Next time you are in Christchurch you should organise a Maven group ride.
They don't call it "The Bastard" for nothing. Def will organise a group ride next time mate.
I needed this Mark..
Love the video Mark!! The video reminds me some CISV friends who live in Christchurch..
Always good to see a check in on you and your crew!
Great to have you back !
This was a nice treat, cheers Mark.
You tube needs a love button! ❤️
Lived in ChCh the last couple of years, it's an epic spot for cycling. Great vid!
Best part is the photo of the wife and kids. Fantastic stuff ☺️
Welcome back. Happy for your family
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING video 💛💛💛🙏
Always happy to see another Mark Ferguson video pop up in my subscriptions. Thanks for taking us on the journey
Loved this, looking good mate, best wishes to the family.
love it thanks Maven. Found some of you old podcasts the other week (just the 4) loved those too. Maven On
Always great to see your content Mark, you are a gifted videographer 👍😃
Thanks Mark. Brilliant as usual ✌️😎
Great pictures as always. Enjoy the family.
Great video Mark! Always great to see the hometown in your videos! Definitely makes me want to grab the bike and go for a ride!
2 now 😊 CONGRATULATIONS to you and Hanny 🧘♀️🧘♂️🙏
Was only think last week how i miss the Maven and wondered what you are upto. Good to have you back you legend.
Nice one Maven, loving your work.
Awww getting nostalgic. Lived there for seven years.
6:47 ish- Gebbes Pass and onto Summit Rd (the barstoid). 7:25 ish- Drop down to Sumner via Evans Pass (if you turn right instead, the new road down to lyttelton and back up is 👌)
Gearing is your friend, better to be looking at it than looking for it 😉
Glad you enjoyed my back yard 🍻
When this pandemic is over I'm looking forward to visiting Melbourne again and do a run from Richmond to Mordi, love that ride 🙂
Great stuff Maven 👍
Mate, you have a beautiful family 😊
Miss your content! Sooo goood!
Lovely video. Huge life changes too. Thanks for sharing.
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I think u climbed gebbies pass then turn onto summit road AKA as "the bastard"
Beautiful
18.15 - That was not a fail. Jumping in puddles is what it is all about for small humans.
I personally feel that you cannot compare the Ti clicking noise to the ‘same’ group set on the Factor carbon bike. The biggest difference is GXP bottom bracket vs press fit. But as someone said below, could be as simple as applying grease between alu dropout and Ti frame.
Cracking human as always \m/
Beautiful video thank you for sharing your adventure
Uplifting Mark. Been all over Nz. Riding. I’m a Brit
Quality not quantity is a great format I reckon....and I got a bit nostalgic for the port hills shots, be 25 years since I last saw them...
Family Maven…adorable
What happened at the end? 😁
And to think you were staying within a KM of me... looking for to the Maven ride next time. Great video as always
A child jumping in a puddle is not a "fail". It's fun.
oh you make me cry. Fantastic video. I want to traval in Autralia
Opening shot under the gondola - rode that this morning. Nice day up there, but not as good as you had it!
Lookin forward to the next ones, nice bike that Factor… but the O2 is for rocking up hills not sitting on an indoor trainer 😬🤭
Maven you cracking cucumber ~ loved this video my man. Keep making them even if it is once every few months so the maven fam know you okay! ~ saw talk of a chch group ride, Wellington to please, maven tour!
Commented too soon! Lovely clips with the family mate. Congratulations legend.
I'd be curious to know more about the mysterious creak on your Ti bike, any link to the vlog of the next owner?
The way you edit your videos is inspiring. Already looking forward to the life update :-)
I notice your long haul trucker has got spd/flat combo pedals. Do you use the flat side often? I've had them on my commuter/shopper for two years, and I think I've used the flat side once. Do your intentions match reality?
I missed you..you cracking human /Sweden
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did you take down a bunch of old videos? I thought I remembered you making a lot more.
just a random click saw the thumbnail wow awesome great work
God damn man I miss you...no homo.
I am new to Melbourne and struggle to find places, groups or races.
where have your older videos gone?
Sup all ye cracking humans🇦🇺🙋♂️