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Sepia Posted December 31, 2015 Share Ended an exploratory ride on the Ritchey BAB Ascent of 100km at the Cockpit Brewhouse in Cullinan 36 degrees. 6 hours. A Well deserved IPA. I will not be riding home today ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451572633.520938.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451572644.812200.jpgHeat or otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted December 31, 2015 Share Heat or otherwise?One too many beers - actually that is not possible with my Irish genes. My official response will therefore be :"The rest of the crew needs to rest" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubed Posted January 4, 2016 Share I got inspired by this lekker thread, if you want to read my bit see here: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/156523-short-tour-%E2%80%93-dec-2015-%E2%80%93-atlantic-coast-%E2%80%93-boland-%E2%80%93-warm-bokkeveld-%E2%80%93-breedevallei-home/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trawsaj Posted January 6, 2016 Share Hey guys Some pics from my 3-day trip around Parys. Next time I definitely won't do this in December :-0 The before pic Lunch break Umfula campsite Waterpoint at the Old Imperial Inn Schooemansdrift Bushcamp at Riverrun resort Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted January 6, 2016 Share Hey guys Some pics from my 3-day trip around Parys. Next time I definitely won't do this in December :-0 1.jpgThe before pic 2.jpgLunch break 3.jpgUmfula campsite 6.jpgWaterpoint at the Old Imperial Inn 8.jpgSchooemansdrift 9.jpgBushcamp at Riverrun resort 10.jpgHeavenVery nice! What is so big on your handlebar bag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted January 6, 2016 Share Very nice! What is so big on your handlebar bag?Must be a biggish tent. Those 360's weigh a ton.What size Apidura is that?Lekker trip and great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted January 6, 2016 Share Very nice! What is so big on your handlebar bag?Tent and sleeping bag would be my guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baracuda Posted January 6, 2016 Share For a trip across France (over the Alps and Pyrenees), I used the attached set up. An old school Giant XTC 26er with carrier and home-made panniers on the back. I used slick Conti's, which were fast and tough, but hard and rigid, transferring every bump up through your bottom and hands. In future, I would go with a fast rolling tire, but one that is chunky and at slightly lower pressures to save hands and bum. After having commercial panniers fall apart on trips across Africa, I built these out of raft material (bought from ARC inflatables in Kommetjie). Essentially two small dry bags linked together like saddle bags - the little clips on commercial bags always break after a good few 100km of corrugations. The raft material is easy to work with and you can make up the bags in an evening by simply gluing and ironing joins. In future, I would probably choose a decent hardtail 29er (e.g. second hand Silverback Sola 1/2), and replace the tires with chunky yet quick cyclo-cross tires. It presents a robust, strong platform that is still comfortable and has the required gearing and disk brakes. A light front shock does wonders for your hands and handling too. In addition to the rear panniers (that carry all your bulky, light weight kit -tent, sleeping bag, clothes), I would recommend a handle bar bag for small heavy items such as tools. This helps to balance out the bike. Then, just keep it all as light as possible. Even these bags were too big after Day 3, by which stage you have given away half of your stuff. One really want 10-12kgs of luggage max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted January 6, 2016 Share Nice Cuda!It just shows what can be done.(It seems there are many people who enjoy this touring thingy) Keep the posts coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trawsaj Posted January 6, 2016 Share Very nice! What is so big on your handlebar bag? The handlebar bag contained my tent (2-person), First Ascent hiking mattress and some of my clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trawsaj Posted January 6, 2016 Share Must be a biggish tent. Those 360's weigh a ton.What size Apidura is that?Lekker trip and great pics.Compact saddle bag & Regular handlebar bag. Frame bag is a DIY job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted January 8, 2016 Share Got this today. Ready to go...............Sepia How is that saddlebag planns coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted January 8, 2016 Share Sepia How is that saddlebag planns coming along?Just received the bag back from Eddy. I am leaving on Sunday for a little bike trip. As soon as I return I will get onto it. Have had many inquiries from individuals and also from a bike shop.It is on my list of things "to do". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted January 8, 2016 Share Just received the bag back from Eddy. I am leaving on Sunday for a little bike trip. As soon as I return I will get onto it. Have had many inquiries from individuals and also from a bike shop.It is on my list of things "to do".Lekker... Busy putting together a little trip next month, would like if i can get a bag done for that... If boredom strikes ill give a bash either way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted January 8, 2016 Share Lekker... Busy putting together a little trip next month, would like if i can get a bag done for that... If boredom strikes ill give a bash either way... Might be a bit too soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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