Bikepacking on an Electric Bike! Everything you need to get started
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Electric Bikes can take you to further places, faster and with less effort than a regular bike. Bikepacking is a fantastic way to get outside and have an adventure. We love combining the two and break it down, for you to understand everything you need on your first electric bike packing adventure. Watch this video to learn how to bikepack on an electric bike.
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Kevin Frias is an avid cyclist, bikepacker and content creator who lives in Minneapolis, MInnesota. Kevin spends a great deal of his time getting out on two wheels, exploring, pushing his own limits, and making it easier for others to do the same.
In his words, "My name is Kevin and I am passionate about sharing the outdoors with others! Currently, I execute that by going on adventures and sharing it on Instagram (@kevdoesinsta) and CZcams (KevDoes). I want to energize people, especially people of color, to get outside and live their best life. I was born in the Bronx, NY and never knew about the life-changing force that you get from being outside so now I want to share that with everyone, and make the face of the outdoors a few shades darker."
Intro: 00:00
Things that are the SAME: 00:17
Things that are different: 00:47
Additional needs: 02:02
Kevins checklist:
Tent, Stakes, Poles, Sleeping Quilt, Bag liner, Sleeping Pad, Pillow, CAMP CHAIR!, Water Bottles, Electrolyte mix, Water Filter, Water Resevoir, Titanium spoon, Metal Knife, Cook System, stove, pot, fuel, flint and steel, Shovel, Wipes, Medicine bag, 1st aid kit, Toothbrush and Paste, Floss, Earplugs, Soap, Cotton Swabs, Anti-Chafing Balm, Helmet, Sunglasses, Long sleeve sun shirt, Biking bibs, Bike shoes, Sandals, Backpacking (dehydrated) meals, Snacks, Bars, Peanut Butter and Nutella, Hooded Puffy Jacket, Buff, Shirt, Long Pants, Shorts with Liner, 2 pairs of socks, Tire lever wrapped with Duct tape, bike multi tool, spare chain master links, 2 spokes with nipples, tire patches, airpad patches, derailleur hanger, Shain lube and rag, (pump or co2 inflator), voile strap, valve core remover, sealant, tubeless repair kit, drone kit, go pro kit and spare batteries, osmo camera, Headlamp and charger, Heart rate monitor, bike computer, phone, 10,000mAmp spare battery, charge cables for everything,
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An REI Co-op Studios production!-
Executive Producers: Joe Crosby
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Charging at the end of the day isn't the only option. I like having a long lunch in town on my way to a site and plug in at the restaurant or gas station. Fast charger is important here, as fast as your battery supports.
Also a lot of public parks have pavilions with power
A rollable high efficiency solar panel could be a huge benefit for this
YEEEEESS!!!! Ebike backpacking!! Love it
Yo that's Kevin!!! I remember him from other bikepacking adventure channels !
Glad to see he still in the game!
Yeah Kevin! Bike guru thx for the tips
I love long trips on e-bike. My favourite power station for topping up the battery is MC 😁. I have 6a charger so it's quite fast but i wish it was like 10a. Would be awesome
I use the 2amp mostly ,and 4amp for once and awhile....It's better for battery health
@@waltersmithat70 yes, I use 2amp charger everyday and I bought slow charger from beginning (I had 6amp charger with new bike). Only during long trips I use fast charger. It is shame bosch do not offer 6a for new bosch ebikes.
@@waltersmithat70 It depends on the battery. I can charge my 40Ah pack at 8A with no negative effects. What kills a battery quickest is charging the pack full and then depleting it again and again. Don't charge past 85% of the pack's capacity or discharge past 20% of capacity, and you can get 1500 or more recharge cycles vs 500. With a lot of low-end POS ebikes the battery can be half the cost of the bike.
Awesome Video KEV!!!
Thanks Kevin. Lots of good information. Range, how to pedal, where to go etc.
The only thing I would add is. If you are going as a group, don't think that you can share one charger for everyone's bike. Each manufacturer uses specific batteries paired with specific chargers. Using the wrong charger can cause a battery fire.
Great content, very imformative. I would love to go on a vaccation like this, I feel like biking gives a sort of freedom I don't really get from a lot of other things, mentally I feel so much better on a bike than going by car!
Wow. Really interesting and informative.
Kev's gotta GIG!
Bosch has also a faster charger. Otherwise alternative charging options are folding solar panels, windmills, water mills.
So this is all new to me with e-biking, but is it not possible for manufacturers to make some kind of regenerative power? Is it not a thing? Going downhills enfage a re-gen that adds to your charge much like sailing vessels use electric motors and batteries?
What it is I want to do is to build my own trailer for my ebike for boondocking do you have any advice
Hi this is my first time eBay camping solo I am in Flagstaff do you have any advice
Number one - where and when can i charge my battery.
Otherwise some ebikes motors can switch off the engine drag when out of battery.
Get a Riese Muller Bike with 1125 Wh 😅
the idea of needing to find a plug all the time has me a bit wary. Something I've wondered is if you could make a charging station you could strap to the back of your bike, out of a lightweight portable power station kept in a front or back basket, and a backpacking solar panel (something like a BigBlue??) strapped hanging over the bike's back & panier bags to charge your power bank or spare battery while you're riding. I dunno much about electricity so idk if it would have the energy to be efficient enough? But it feels like if the right gear exists, you could be able to charge up anywhere without needing a source of power you can't bring with you?
City parks , Coffee shops , campgrounds , restaurants , fast-food , and bring 2nd battery
makes me want to go pedal!
Mission accomplished!
Authorities have no clue about the law. Use common sense or call a lawyer. Otherwise cool video!
🌈 P R O M O S M
"Local Authorities" can also make up bullsht if they have something against ebikes. First, know the LAW and connect with other ebike campers and enthusiasts in the area that you wish to go.
Prefiero una Rikimbily.
Is this some sort of affluent joke that I'm economically not qualified for? 😂
You don't have to be a millionaire to afford an e bike. If you enjoy bike touring, then it's a worthwhile investment. If you're a brokea$$, you're not economically qualified for any luxury items.
IM legally blind, but I can ride an e-bike, GRACIAS...
So if your battery dies you can’t just pedal? 🤣
Great question,. Yes, you can pedal when your battery is dead just like a regular bike. You won't be stranded. We just recommend doing all that exertion in the beginning while you're feeling good (and energetic) and let the assistance help at the end. Hope you give it a try!
@@rei Bikepacking sounds fun. I’m in!
We need to tackle the hill risings with the motor assist, in the beginning stages to save sweat energy.
Inclines only demand motor assist while flats do not.
What a limited view of bike packing.