i am moving (by bike)
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2020
- Hey guys, last weekend I moved most of my belongings to a new apartment, and I did so using my Brompton, my Kona Sutra, and my Burley Travoy cargo trailer.
It took me 5 runs to carry the bulk of my stuff, and the rest (kitchen items, toiletries, and camera gear will be taken when I actually move, in a couple of days.
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Moving to a new apartment (by bike) | Brompton, Burley Travoy, and Kona Sutra
There comes a time in the life of every graduate student, when he decides that packing up all of his stuff and moving to a different apartment is definitely worth the hundred dollars he’ll save in rent. And well, I know that, because it’s happening to me.
So - today, I’ll be leaving my old apartment complex and moving to a new building. It’s a couple of km farther away from work, so I’ll have to commute for longer, but it’s newer, and I’m excited my room is going to have three windows, and a brighter room to studying, recording videos, and editing.
Thankfully, my old apartment was furnished, so the bed, dressers - they’ll stay there for the new tenant. For the new apartment, I bought furniture from IKEA and just needed to build them up. I personally think it’s super cool to assemble these things. It’s like LEGO for adults. In the end, it’s looking quite all right.
Even though I don’t have to move the bed and couch doesn’t mean I don’t have a LOT of stuff to move.
I decided to take the challenge to move everything by bike and, for that, I’ll be using a brand new Burley Travoy, that was sent to me as a replacement to my old trailer.
Moving to a new place meant I needed to pack some of my stuff into boxes. For the piano, I ended up using the boxes it came in. I kept those specifically for whenever I would move to a different place, and it came quite handy. The rest of my stuff fit into different boxes, of even my large duffel bag. The most concerning item was probably my large rug. I bought this because I simply hated the concrete flooring of my old apartment and wanted to have as much of it covered as possible. So you can imagine the size of the inconvenience to have to move this thing by bike. I packed roughly 80% of my stuff and organized it in the living room, to have an idea of the effort I would have to put in.
With everything organized in the living room, I started moving.
The two places are roughly a mile away from each other, so going back and forth between them wasn’t an issue at all.
For this one, I had to be extra careful because the center of gravity of the trailer was just so high, that it would definitely tip over if I went fast on a corner or hit a large pothole. You just need to keep these things in mind when you’re riding, take it easy, and you should be fine.
At the end of each run, I left the stuff in the new apartment and went back for more.
These 4 runs were a piece of cake compared to what the last one would be. For the rug, I spared you guys a long thought process, and will show you the final solution I came up with.
Riding with the rug was impressively easy and stable. I just needed to keep in mind, at all times, that I was conducting a semi-truck, and had to make very wide corners. I ended up getting so good at it, that I could even ride through the tightest corners of my new apartment complex.
In the end, I was able to take everything that I planned to, and I think I did pretty well, since I only broke on glass cup while moving everything by bike.
I hope you guys enjoyed this video and found it entertaining. If you’re not yet subscribed to this channel, I release videos like this every Sunday morning… As for this video, I know, doing all of this with a rented truck would definitely be easier, and I may need something like that for the next time I move. Cars are great, and I appreciate the fact that some people really need them. I’m glad that’s not my case though, and I can do mostly anything I need by bike. Thank you for moving my stuff with me today and see you on the next one. - Sport
this was genious. This is proof that all city living situations can be solved by bike.
I'd have crumpled and rented a car but this is amazing that he was able to do this. Other than the rug, everything looked perfect.
I like your positivity and optimistic view on things. Nothing is ever a problem, just a challenge which you will be happy to take up 🤩
Love that! Thank you!
💜 ~ I second that emotion ~ 💗
Genius! I cracked up laughing at 9:30 but was proved wrong when the rug towing method worked perfectly. Bravo
Haha it was funny indeed! People looked at me weirdly ahaha
@@EverydayCycling no ,it was dangerous and unwise.
Lucky people think they are smart.
Smart people know they are lucky.
Over-the-road trucking with a Brompton. Outstanding.
That was the first idea i had too. I wonder if it could be made safer with a telescopic pole
“This is the definition of a bad idea.”, he says, then tries it anyway. What an adventure, at least to watch! With this guy, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Fantastic.
Bought my folding bike today! Literally less than 24 hrs ago. Feel like I hit the jackpot with your channel! Specially the grocery shopping videos. Cause that’s exactly what I want it for apart from getting to work of course. Thank you!
This video is what convinced me to buy my Burley Travoy!!! I LOVE it!!! I haven’t owned a car in years, and I didn’t want to buy one, but I needed to haul things more, that just weren’t cutting it, on my bike rack, or panniers. After buying the Travoy, no need for a car! Thank God, especially since they are insanely priced! A used car is going for brand new prices now!
Used cars are crazy expensive right now. 20 to 30% more than they used to. I'm happy you're enjoying the trailer!
@@EverydayCycling Yes, thank you!!
Hey guys, just realized the audio is a bit low, so you may need to boost the volume a little bit. Other than that, I hope you enjoy the video!
No a problem on my side!!! Kudos for the whole moving and enjoyable video
Lego for adults. Like that. Subbed. Fellow Brompton owner with H6R (converted to H6L).
That move is probably easier in the US due to your grid system and network of wide roads, here in the UK we have corners, roundabouts, narrow roads and drivers who like to ‘fight’ for their road space by intimidating others and close-passing cyclists.
For a 'bad idea' the rug solution worked really well!
Absolutely fantastic video, thanks for posting.
GLAD you made it . Keep on biking . Ride safe always . Thanks for sharing .
It is just so much fun watching this video. What a clever "running rug" XD. Nice job. Congratulation on your graduation !!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great!!!! I really love this video. Specially the „flying“ -carpet.
Thank you Caren! I'm glad you enjoyed!
So inspiring!! Ty for posting!!
man, I have been eyeing Burley Travoy for several months now. I think your video convinced me that i need it :)
Kudos to the level of civilization and awareness shown in your video! Will be trailing my Airvolution2 inflatable kayak 30 miles up the river with a Burley Travoy trailer and a Birdy folding bike; then ride the river back into the city with the bike and trailer on board the Kayak. Can't wait for my adventure to unfold. Salivating as I write this. Thanks for sharing man!!!
This was great! Thanks for giving the rest of us ideas.
Thank you , for the inspiration, I love Brompton bike , it is amazing,
Enjoy
Thanks for sharing your experienced! I knew the rug rig was going to work, sea kayaks use similar rigs! Great job!
im amazed with your determination to bike-move everything including the rug! kudos!
Great video! Thanks for some of the ideas.
Amazing! The last part with the rug made me smile so much.
love this! great job!
Great! Appreciate your approach. I have two bicycles and two bicycle trailers, but I never move my home by bicycles like you did. I live in Shanghai, the city is too big, every time moved the home was farway. But the most importent reason is I have too many stuffs in my home. Your video made me think of that I really need a simple life.
I've done this with a Brompton and Travoy here in Manchester, UK, too. It's fine when it's very local and there's nothing to big, such a furniture etc. As my move was only 15 minutes walk away, I actually mainly used the Travoy as a hand trailer, which it works well as. The hardest part was getting everything upstairs to my first floor flat flat (second floor in the US).
great job, thx for sharing
kudos to you for being so zen and steady for the moving day! All the best.
Thank you Linda! All the best to you too!
best idea ever...great video. thanks for sharing
Waow
Well done for taking the challenge 👏
The very last clip is gold - 😆 lol
Excellent video, you definitely proved that this is a great trailer
Damn, it worked! Wow!!! Impressed!
Warm regards
Jennie
I love how you made time to fill up the description. Awesome video!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much, your content is pleasant, refreshing and inspirational as well. Thank you 👏
I appreciate your kind comment! Thanks for watching!
@@EverydayCyclingThank you, it's a pleasure.
Being American and having done what I've just seen without using a pickup car, van, or whatever gas-burning vehicle, really makes you a game-changer
haha Thanks Frank!!
That was very entertaining. Burley should definitely be sponsoring you, as your videos were the first to introduce the Travoy to me, and I’ve now been convinced that I have to have one for my own Brompton. Keep the great videos coming.
That was really interesting. Thank you for showing us how you did it. The piano and rug shifting was quite impressive!
Glad you enjoyed it! They are BIG, I'm glad I didn't run into any issues with them.
I have to say, I’m inspired by your videos so much! I just got my first Brompton and found your channel recently. I love this edit and your capability of storytelling. Awesome job! 👏🏻
I mainly make ebike videos on channel and having a Brompton on it is a bit scary, but I’m okay with that. I fell in love with these bikes. Thanks for introducing me to more things I need to buy! 😂
I guess it’s time to binge your content. Hope you’re doing well and have a great day!
I didn't know a Travoy existed! Perfect for moving stuff with my black Brompton. Thanks!
You are a very good person. I felt well watching you
Awesome video. Great job moving all that stuff. Love the Travoy and I want one really bad.
Thanks 👍. It's a great tool!
Wow...it looks great!
Fabulous! Well Done!!
Man transports irregularly-shaped cargo by bike?
You earned a subscriber!
I knew you could do it. Transporting that rug would have been difficult without the cardboard tube as a spar. This is much the same as transporting telephone poles. I’ll be getting a Burley Travoy for my Brompton, to run errands and reprovision my sailboat. You’re a hella good brand ambassador: positive, personable, and thoughtful. Subscribed.
You're absolutely right! The spar made all the difference. And the Burley is a pretty good product. I've had minor issues with it, but still... can't live without it.
So cool. Love it!
A great solution!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Chris!!
Excellent what you did with the carpet
I saw your brompton review video first. But that GENIUS RUG SOLUTION is what made me subscribe!
Haha love it! Thanks, and welcome! I hope you enjoy the upcoming videos!
i like to see people who enjoy their life !!!
Good luck in your new home.
Thank you, Steve!
Waaaw amazing job 👍👍👍👍
Well done Thankyou, lm thinking of moving 75percent belongings to my new house using my Brompton. Good luck in your new home. Hope it’s a happy one. Yours sincerly a Brompton bike owner. Before lockdown, travelled by train, bus, regularly taking Brompton to cycle visiting elderly relatives, who don’t have regular public transport near their homes. So often travelled 8-16 mile journeys, with my overnight camping gear, on front bag and rear carrier. Not electric, so did push it up a lot of steep hills (has 3 gears). Being a senior citizen found walking up hills easier...also chance to enjoy country views...but going down hills was great and l always reached my destinations safely. ☺️
Love this video. Great little appartment. Less is more, like the brompton. ;)
Such a great video and if I ever need to move, I now know who to call !!!
I'll make sure to never give you my phone #. Haha thank you!
Good luck at your new home 🏡
Thank you Ina!
Great job😃👍 I do have to admit the rug gave me a little anxiety lol but I’m glad it worked out well for you thank you for sharing this video👍
Hahah it worked out fine! Thank you!!
Hi there, again, great video. You inspired me so much that I bought a used Brompton my self. I am currently travelling in my expedition vehicle in Scandinavia and a great foldable bike is just the perfect tool to explore the areas I am visiting. Just a small comment on the moving of your carpet: maybe you could have folded it in half and rolled it up then, so a 2.5 meter carpet would have been only 1.25m long :-)) Looking very much forward to your next videos. Thanks!
Hi Victor. Great vídeo again. At the beginning I was wondering how you could take the rug on the bike....impossible I would say, but then you find a smart way to do it. 😃🚴♂️
Thanks again Sergio!
Man I WISH that's all the stuff I had! I keep trying to scale down and simplify, but it's not easy! I like to move often!
Wow! This is impressive!
God job bro,, nice, i like your video
Well done on a successful move, including your rug trick, awesomesauce!... 👏🏻
I think I missed the bit where you moved both bikes to your new apartment though... 🤷🏼♂️
I hope you enjoy your new abode and it all works out for you... 👍🏻
Hey Rog, I haven't officially moved out yet! I'm studying for a final tomorrow and I'll move the rest of the stuff, including the two bikes, this upcoming week. Then I'll also have to move kitchen stuff, pots and pans, silverware, dishes, everything else. There are still a few roundtrips I'll have to do, haha! I'll take the Brompton on the Travoy while riding the Kona! Thank you!
Hadn't really considered my (awesome) Brompton as a trailer-hauling utility bike, but this vid definitely gives some food for thought. Enjoy your new place!
Glad you liked it! I'm excited about the new apartment!
Brompton factory manual says don't.
But you would have to be able to read to see that in the manual.
Wow. Good job! Great video.
Glad you liked it!
Great Video, the space look big. That is a big rug lol glad you made it fine.
The new apartment is bigger than the old one, which is very welcome. And I'm glad I made it fine too! haha
Well done 👍 Inspiring . Keep it up
Thank you Ravi! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Great job! Now I'm enticed to get the Travoy, too!
I can't live without it in the city, though I've been having a few issues with it. Nothing major that compromises its functionalities, but I'll cover them in a future review. Their customer service is pretty awesome though, so they sent me an entire replacement for a simple issue I had with the previous trailer.
@@EverydayCycling please do - really interested int grabbing one but wouldn't like to waste on a second hand damaged one or with an obsolete design
Amazing! Now you got me wanting that trailer. And it's not cheap. Damn you! :P
That is amazing
You’ve exhibited some commendable storytelling and filming skills. Keep up the good work!
Wow it's people like u that inspire me to ride buy bike
Thankyou well done. Best wishes to you and everyone viewing video.☺️🌈👌
Rug... Ingenious!
Awesome :-) the human art of making do with what's at hand. While I own several vehicles (minivan, s.wagon, m.bikes, moped etc) I do wish to avoid using them for groceries or small movements since I was lucky enough to grab a Brompton cheap. B.Travoy trailer is a superb addition, here greatly put to use. Thanks for sharing!
Well said!
I was thinking of doing that trailer setup too :).
Ah the benefits of a minimalist lifestyle and renting a place with it's own furniture. Well done.
Greetings from Finland!
The possibilities with a bike are amazing
Legendary!
I love the trailer
This is awesome haha
I have a large flatbed trailer that I've used to move before, including furniture. Carried a mattress, bed frame, a couch, and even an entire ceiling-height solid wood bookcase on it that weighed as much as me, with no problems.
That was awesome and reminded the time I had to move using my motorbike. It's been mad too, trust me! 😂 Keep it up buddy, enjoy your new apartment! 😉
Haha must have been crazy! Thank you Ivo!
I have the 2019 Kona Sutra just like you.I'm surprised it isn't featured more on your channel.An excellent bike.Great video : )
I don't use it that often... I'm converting it from drop bars to straight bars and will show that on the channel. Having a good bar end mirror + shifters is a necessity for me in the city, and I feel like bar end shifters and drop bars are not that convenient for commuting.
@@EverydayCycling Cool,I would like to see that conversion to straight bars.Understanderble mate,and the Brompton is more suitable for city commuting.
you are wonderful, it really cracks me up for such of your "bad idea". ha ha ha.
Makes a solid case for living simply and not acquiring a bunch of toys, furniture, decor, boats, cars and clothes. Took me fifty years of living in Northeast Cobb County there in metro ATL to realize that lol! Now I live in a one room apt in the Western Colorado desert plateau. I’ve never been happier! Simple life is the answer for way less stress and more peace. If you can swing it, do it.
I like the simple life too!
Nice work with that rug! Didn't think you'd manage it haha. What do you think about e-bike conversion kits such as the Swytch for the Brompton or just the Brompton e-bike in general? Eagerly awaiting your next video =D
Awesome vid. (That rent for that old place is/was insulting 🤨 )
I live in NYC and am getting a brompton. I just needed to see someone pull this off.
You are a brave man 😬
Haha thanks Nick!
Innovation that excites
excellent video, a lot of effort but in the end the reward for a job well done, greetings 😊👍☘️.
Thank you! Cheers!
We love to see it.
Cool to see someone watching some of my older videos!
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lol I did the same w my Burley flatbed ,👌👍
That's the best video ever ❤️
Thank you Ryan!
i’m inspired by you to do the same set up!!
loved it!
Thanks!!
That's it. I'm buying the BT. It was very entertaining.
this is epic journey in the making.... hahaha.
What drone do you use to get those AWESOME drone shots while ur riding, is there a controller in your hand when you stick your arm out? 😎