Second Opinion Reviews The Nexus TV

Episode Summary



00:00 | Intro

00:33 | The Review





* Renegade – Jamis Bikes

* Photo on Purchase Day

* Trash Bags | Wastebasket II

* Bicycle Frame Handle – The Little Lifter – Walnut





18:40 | Outro



Attributions



* Free Music Archive: Beat Doctor – Organic (electric edit)



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* @BrianMitchL on Twitter

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Copyright

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Episode summary



00:00 | Intro

Marin Bikes | 2020 Four Corners

03:31 | Ian’s build: The Eagle



Pictures of The Eagle:



* Current configuration, no bags.

* Packed up for a campout.

* Carrying an awkward, long piece of U-channel.

* Minimalist configuration for an unsupported ultracycling race.





06:29 | Designed for touring

13:02 | Positives

18:12 | Drawbacks

25:18 | Modifications to The Eagle

32:27 | Outro



Attributions



* Free Music Archive: Beat Doctor – Organic (electric edit)



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Copyright

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Episode summary



00:00 | Intro

Specialized Sirrus family

01:54 | Ian’s Build: Joy



Pictures of Joy:



* Hauling groceries

* Bike touring

* Winter commuting

* Failing mounting point

* Hauling leaves, yard waste





04:39 | Brandon’s Build: Sirrusly

07:06 | The Review

Second Opinion #99: Delta X-Mount Pro Phone Mount

Review › The Nexus

22:20 | Reasons Ian Sold

The Extra Dimension #52: Bike Maintenance

Essentials › The Nexus

27:59 | Outro





* Ian Buck on Strava

* Brandon Johnson on Strava







Attributions



* Free Music Archive: Beat Doctor – Organic (electric edit)



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Copyright

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Episode summary



00:00 | Intro

00:41 | The tools

08:31 | Storage options





* AERO WEDGE PACK | Topeak

* Co-op Cycles KEG Bike Tool Storage Bottle

* Jerrycan® – Cockpit | Revelate Designs LLC





16:46 | Outro



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* Second Opinion #101: Portland Design Works Ninja

Pump Review › The Nexus

* Second Opinion #113: Revelate Spinelock Review ›

The Nexus

* Second Opinion #114: Apidura Expedition Full Frame

Pack Review › The Nexus

* Second Opinion #100: Abus Bordo 6000 Bike Lock

Review › The Nexus



Attributions



* Free Music Archive: Beat Doctor – Organic (electric edit)

* Leatherman Wingman, folded



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Copyright

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Episode summary



00:00 | Intro



Expedition Full Frame Pack | Apidura



03:17 | Pockets

11:29 | Waterproof

12:59 | Compatibility

17:34 | Durability

24:02 | Final thoughts

26:58 | Outro



Attributions



* Free Music Archive: Beat Doctor – Organic (electric edit)



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Copyright

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Episode summary



00:00 | Intro



Spinelock™ 16L – Seat Bags | Revelate Designs

LLC



01:20 | Bikepacking vs touring

02:17 | Intended usage

03:55 | Bag shape, structure, packing experience





* Stress testing the Spinelock with 18 cans of soda.

* Bike loaded for a camping trip.

* Bike loaded for a camping trip.

* Bike loaded for a camping trip.

* Bike loaded for a camping trip.





11:43 | Compatibility challenges



Spinelock mounted above a rear cargo rack.



15:06 | The bracket

18:02 | Durability

19:59 | Aesthetic

20:45 | Outro



Attributions



* Free Music Archive: Beat Doctor – Organic (electric edit)



Connect With The Nexus



* Support us on Patreon

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Copyright

Second Opinion is released under a Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International license. Feel free to use any or all of it as long as you link back to https://thenexus.tv/so113.