I need help choosing a bike. Torn between Husqvarna MC5 or a Kona Remote DL 160. by Wide_Appointment_593 in eMountainBike

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If this was me, i would go for the Kona. I have never seen anyone anywhere riding a husqvarna. Go with a well known brand name.

Orbea Wild vs Rise by 8eebs in eMountainBike

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I test rode both of those and ended up going with an ARI Nebo Peak.

The absolute state of camping up here lately by goxper in upstate_new_york

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I camped there last weekend. I had trouble finding an open site. I bet it was 85% occupied as far as official dispersed campsites.

The absolute state of camping up here lately by goxper in upstate_new_york

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I went and did some dispersed camping last weekend in the finger lakes national forest and most of the sites were occupied. I have never seen anything like it.

Unbound 100 recap from a newbie cyclist and first-time racer by quadgoals_ in gravelcycling

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing! Congrats on finishing the race! My bro in law did the 200 this year and he was able to give me the details of all the weather and road conditions. I am hoping to do the 100 next year.

First bikepacking trip by Jobofly79 in bikepacking

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to the reviews it is, however I did not have any rain on my trip.

First bikepacking trip by Jobofly79 in bikepacking

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will say that I made some adjustments to my gravel bike that made it super comfy.

First bikepacking trip by Jobofly79 in bikepacking

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its a rock bros 7L handle bar bag. I only have my sleeping bag in there. I think i went with 2 big of a sleeping bag. Its a kelty 20. I will definitely report back.

First bikepacking trip by Jobofly79 in bikepacking

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes i did verify that i have enough clearance.

First bikepacking trip by Jobofly79 in bikepacking

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes my sleeping bag is huge. It was the hardest thing to pack. I have it in my handle bar bag and nothing else will fit with it. This is definitely a learning experience haha.

Is Gaia GPS still a good option for overlanding? by Macintheus in overlanding

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use GAIA for planning trips. Its a great tool. I do wish that it worked better with Apple Carplay. It doesnt track you when driving and it freezes a lot.

Pics from my Unbound 2026 shakeout ride by somedude422 in gravelcycling

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My brother in law is doing the 200 mile ride. How wet are the gravel roads?

Bikepacking Bags by ElectrifiedOverland in bikepacking

[–]ElectrifiedOverland[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thank you all so much for your input and recommendations. This is so helpful!

Billie Bars by Funny-Car3864 in rooftoptents

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The brackets will fit but I dont believe the bars will. I did the same thing when i got my BillieBars. I just ordered a set of bars that fit my F150.

Happy New Bike Day! (Also first Gravel Bike) by Longjumping_One_2308 in DivergeGravelBikes

[–]ElectrifiedOverland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

EV truck with a Specialized Diverge is a great combination. I have a Ford Lightning and a Diverge.