Second Opinion Reviews

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Second Opinion Reviews

Second Opinion is a reviews show about anything and everything under the sun. If we can experience it, we can review it.

  1. 08/28/2021

    Second Opinion #118: Jamis Renegade Expat Review

    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) Connect With The Nexus * @ianrbuck on Twitter * @BrianMitchL on Twitter * Support us on Patreon * Discuss this episode on our Subreddit 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/so118.

    20 min

  2. 08/17/2021

    Second Opinion #117: Marin Four Corners Review

    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) Connect With The Nexus * Support us on Patreon * Discuss this episode on our Subreddit 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/so117.

  3. 07/31/2021

    Second Opinion #116: Specialized Sirrus Review

    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) Connect With The Nexus * Support us on Patreon * Discuss this episode on our Subreddit 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/so116.

    30 min

  4. 07/17/2021

    Second Opinion #115: Bike Toolkit Roundup

    Your browser does not support the video tag. 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 Related reviews * 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 Connect With The Nexus * Support us on Patreon * Discuss this episode on our Subreddit 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/so115.

    18 min

  5. 07/02/2021

    Second Opinion #114: Apidura Expedition Full Frame Pack Review

    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) Connect With The Nexus * Support us on Patreon * Discuss this episode on our Subreddit 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/so114.

    29 min

  6. 06/10/2021

    Second Opinion #113: Revelate Spinelock Review

    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 * Discuss this episode on our Subreddit 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.

  7. 05/24/2021

    Second Opinion #112: Ortlieb Seat-Pack Review

    Episode summary 00:00 | Intro Seat-Pack 02:11 | Bikepacking vs touring 04:04 | Intended usage 05:41 | Bag shape, structure * Seat-Pack Support-Strap * Picture of the Seat-Pack loaded up with 18 cans of soda. * Picture of the largest load of items Ian was able to pack into the Seat-Pack. 11:06 | Mounting 13:04 | Durability 13:39 | Aesthetics 15:23 | Air valve frustrations 18:18 | Final thoughts 19:08 | Outro Attributions * Free Music Archive: Beat Doctor – Organic (electric edit) Connect With The Nexus * Support us on Patreon * Discuss this episode on our Subreddit 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/so112.

    21 min

  8. 05/10/2021

    Second Opinion #111: Rokform Phone Mount System Review

    Episode summary 00:00 | Intro 01:56 | Product summary * V4 Pro Series Phone Bike Mount * Sport Series Bike Phone Mount * Universal Adapter 06:47 | Universal adapter 08:24 | The Rokform ecosystem 13:37 | Outro * Bikes & Accessories Reviews – YouTube Attributions * Free Music Archive: Beat Doctor – Organic (electric edit) Connect With The Nexus * Support us on Patreon * Discuss this episode on our Subreddit 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/so111.

    15 min
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5
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About

Second Opinion is a reviews show about anything and everything under the sun. If we can experience it, we can review it.

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  • Creator
    The Nexus TV
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2021
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
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    Second Opinion Reviews

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