Ryanpmb Posted December 17, 2015 Share You are right. It wirks well on my Swiss Cross but I only got it on the Niner the yesterday when I got down to the Karoo. I'll make another plan as I am not sure I want to use small bottles. I think that for the amount of storage the frame bag has, it is not worth the hassle. But so we learn.Ah understood. An alternative many use is to fit a bladder in the frame bag - usually with a full frame bag though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted December 18, 2015 Share Today I got schooled. 1634 m of ascent in the first 64 km of my ride. Could not get my legs moving and by the time I did, the sun was out and the Swartberg pass lay ahead. Hopefully going back in the morning will be better as I am planning to be on the road by 4h30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted December 19, 2015 Share Taking no prisoners I see. You must be racing. Why for in such a beautiful part of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJG Posted December 19, 2015 Share magnus@cyctecdistribution.com Not replying to emails, will have to try import directly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted December 19, 2015 Share Nearly done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted December 19, 2015 Share ImageUploadedByTapatalk1450534727.496220.jpg Nearly doneThat bar set up looks interesting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted December 19, 2015 Share That bar set up looks interesting?Agreed Sepia I have a few things still consider: The angles on this bike (esp the head angle) are very relaxed. The fork rake is pronounced compared to modern bikes. The wheel base is thus long and the top tube short relative to modern bike geometries Also the bars are a long reach, deep drop bar. A bit old school. I'm guessing I will drop the saddle at least an inch. Also I suspect my attitude while touring will be less aggressive than when racing so it will be more comfortable to have the tops of the bars around the same height as the saddle. Should I need to get more aero (into a headwind with daylight fading fast trying to make my rendezvous for the evening) the deeper drop will allow for this. But all of these variables will only be tested once on the road (or off road) so to speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted December 19, 2015 Share Also I suspect my attitude while touring will be less aggressive than when racing so it will be more comfortable to have the tops of the bars around the same height as the saddle. Should I need to get more aero (into a headwind with daylight fading fast trying to make my rendezvous for the evening) the deeper drop will allow for this. But all of these variables will only be tested once on the road (or off road) so to speak My thoughts too. Thinking of fitting tri bars or a Midge for the same reason. Will also give my hands different positions as I seem to want more grip space when riding? Keep us informed as to your preferred set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted December 23, 2015 Share https://vimeo.com/149557122 Cool bike packing video Very long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted December 30, 2015 Share Ready for a chilled 140km new years ride 2 days plus a stop at a brewery It may be a looooong stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagged_horizons Posted December 30, 2015 Share Hello, from a longtime hub lurker. Seeing as everyone is sharing their bikes and kit for bkepacking trips, I thought I would share what worked for me on my holiday, a solo 2300 km, unsupported trip across SA, from Pietermaritzburg, across Lesotho (Sani, Mollumong, Thaba-Tseka, Mantsonyane, Semonkong, Ketane, Bethel, Telle Bridge), the Karoo (Barkley East, Dordrecht, Tarkastad, Cradock, Jansenville, Willowmore, Prince Albert, Gamkaskloof) the Klein Karoo (Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn) and the Garden Route (George, Wilderness, Knysna, Harkerville). As much riding as possible was done on dirt roads or tracks. My packing arrangements were very simple, I used a 22L backpack(Osprey Talon), with drybags jury rigged as saddle and bar bags. Kit included a sleeping bag, bivvy bag, stove, gas, food, pot, camera and other misc stuff. The bike I used is a 26" KHS with rigid Surly Troll fork, 1x10 XT drivetrain. Bulletproof setup, although not the most comfortable. Only 2 bike issues were a sidewall puncture in Lesotho (successfully patched and bombed (Thanks Bruce :-)) and a leaking valve. Total riding time was 23 days, with 3 rest days. My longest day was 170 km, the shortest very short. Accommodation that I used ranged from sleeping near the road (8 times) to using backpackers and campsites when they were convenient. Overall it was an incredible experience. Some of it is pure physical suffering, the sort of stuff one only enjoys in retrospect. On the other hand, some of it is just plain fun, like topping out on a high pass or cruising along a donkey path in Lesotho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted December 30, 2015 Share Looks like it was one hell of a ride! Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJG Posted December 30, 2015 Share Hello, from a longtime hub lurker. Seeing as everyone is sharing their bikes and kit for bkepacking trips, I thought I would share what worked for me on my holiday, a solo 2300 km, unsupported trip across SA, from Pietermaritzburg, across Lesotho (Sani, Mollumong, Thaba-Tseka, Mantsonyane, Semonkong, Ketane, Bethel, Telle Bridge), the Karoo (Barkley East, Dordrecht, Tarkastad, Cradock, Jansenville, Willowmore, Prince Albert, Gamkaskloof) the Klein Karoo (Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn) and the Garden Route (George, Wilderness, Knysna, Harkerville). As much riding as possible was done on dirt roads or tracks. My packing arrangements were very simple, I used a 22L backpack(Osprey Talon), with drybags jury rigged as saddle and bar bags. Kit included a sleeping bag, bivvy bag, stove, gas, food, pot, camera and other misc stuff. The bike I used is a 26" KHS with rigid Surly Troll fork, 1x10 XT drivetrain. Bulletproof setup, although not the most comfortable. Only 2 bike issues were a sidewall puncture in Lesotho (successfully patched and bombed (Thanks Bruce :-)) and a leaking valve. Total riding time was 23 days, with 3 rest days. My longest day was 170 km, the shortest very short. Accommodation that I used ranged from sleeping near the road (8 times) to using backpackers and campsites when they were convenient. Overall it was an incredible experience. Some of it is pure physical suffering, the sort of stuff one only enjoys in retrospect. On the other hand, some of it is just plain fun, like topping out on a high pass or cruising along a donkey path in Lesotho. Awesome trip! How did you find cycling with the backpack? and anything that you would of changed with your setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagged_horizons Posted December 30, 2015 Share Awesome trip! How did you find cycling with the backpack? and anything that you would of changed with your setup? Thanks Cycling with a backpack was not the evil that its made out to be, so long as it is relatively light (Above 7kg is not cool).Typically my bag would have my sleeping bag (550g) alu pot, light first aid kit, toolkit and other stuff that need to be accessed easily, as well as up to 3L water on a long day. So it was not such a light bag, and I did not have any major comfort issues. This is perhaps due to my very upright setup, as well as using a proper adjustable bag with a decent waistbelt.One change that I would make is to go 2x10. 1x10 in Lesotho without an expander ring was a dumb idea.If I did it again, I would maybe build up a 29" for smoother fully rigid riding, but 26" is what I had, so I ran with the 26" size. Aside from the lacking gears, I wouldn't have changed anything with the setup, it worked the entire way without a hitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJG Posted December 31, 2015 Share Yea, 1x10 is bit hectic for touring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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