Shebeen Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Oh another thing that I totally forgot about bit remembered looking at my old pics. Not sure what the bikepacking 2.0 vibe is, but a kickstand is flippen awesome for a loaded bike. I also put handbrakes on mine. Rubber bands on the handle bar that can pull the brakes tight whilst it sits there.
Ryanpmb Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 I agree with getting some of that weight off the bars/ top tube. Looks like that's going to be tiring work. Rather bolt some anything cages on the forks and get the weight lower down. Or a front rack with small panniers. But given the expense you've gone to with all that Revelate kit I doubt you're in for spending anymore...
Sepia Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 On 2/21/2016 at 10:20 AM, Ryanpmb said: More gears would be my suggestion.I would also go for more gears. (much more)Front pack/s may shift and end up on the wheel?Do you rally need all that stuff?I would take a small back pack - water, jacket etc and do away with one of the many packs upfront?Not to heavy up front? How does she handle? Very lekker with all the configurations open to you.Bike not too bad either!Enjoy.
GingNinj Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 On 2/21/2016 at 10:01 AM, CJG said: Busy setting up my bike for a 5 day trip. Trying to figure out what goes where and testing the setup. No backpack, everything on the bike. Heavier items in the frame bag, lighter items on top. Have to take everything with me, its the first time bikepacking with a full load. few shops around here, and will carry all food and about 5 litres of water, will be able to top up in most villages. Any setup suggestions are welcome Mighty attractive setup you got CJG. Where you heading off to? I agree with Ryan that some cages on the front fork could help. Saving $ for some anything cages but I fount that two cheap cages have worked just fine for me in the past. I attached them to my forks with some hoseclamps and some old tube to protect my forks. Although having nothing on your back must be amazing I personally use a 20l pack to help take the load off the front of my bike. Enjoy the ride
GingNinj Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 On 2/21/2016 at 10:01 AM, CJG said: Busy setting up my bike for a 5 day trip. Trying to figure out what goes where and testing the setup. No backpack, everything on the bike. Heavier items in the frame bag, lighter items on top. Have to take everything with me, its the first time bikepacking with a full load. few shops around here, and will carry all food and about 5 litres of water, will be able to top up in most villages. Any setup suggestions are welcome PS what sleep system are you using?
Chro Mo Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 On 2/21/2016 at 10:20 AM, Ryanpmb said: More gears would be my suggestion.+1000 000
CJG Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 On 2/21/2016 at 10:20 AM, Ryanpmb said: More gears would be my suggestion.I agree! Luckily the trip is going to be relatively flat,
CJG Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 On 2/21/2016 at 12:22 PM, GingNinj said: Mighty attractive setup you got CJG. Where you heading off to? I agree with Ryan that some cages on the front fork could help. Saving $ for some anything cages but I fount that two cheap cages have worked just fine for me in the past. I attached them to my forks with some hoseclamps and some old tube to protect my forks. Although having nothing on your back must be amazing I personally use a 20l pack to help take the load off the front of my bike. Enjoy the ride Getting ready for a trip through Malawi, into Mozambique, then Tanzania and back into Malawi, basically circling Lake Malawi, hopefully in July. But first a few practise runs in Southern Malawi. I agree, will put two water bottle cages on the forks. Probably wont be using this bike for the big trip, hopefully my ECR will be here soon and will transfer kit onto it.
CJG Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 On 2/21/2016 at 12:28 PM, GingNinj said: PS what sleep system are you using? Thats the tricky bit. I have 1 man tent - Egear Echo - have removed the fly sheet, rainy season is just about over here and then a self inflating mattress. Both fit in the orange bag in front. Sleeping bag goes in the saddle bag, but might swop it around, tent in saddle bag and sleeping bag upfront.
_freak_ Posted February 22, 2016 Author Posted February 22, 2016 On 2/21/2016 at 10:22 AM, by birdie said: Oh another thing that I totally forgot about bit remembered looking at my old pics. Not sure what the bikepacking 2.0 vibe is, but a kickstand is flippen awesome for a loaded bike. I also put handbrakes on mine. Rubber bands on the handle bar that can pull the brakes tight whilst it sits there.Ive got bottle caches fixed to my fork for extra water... keeps it low anf off my back
Sepia Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 On 2/22/2016 at 10:24 AM, Shamus said: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1456136602.316876.jpg Excellent. Pic says a thousand words.Nice one Shamus!
Troi Sport Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 On 11/6/2015 at 4:26 AM, Fat Boab said: Cost of the comp evomax?Those 46cm Ritchey Comp Evo Max handle bars arrive tomorrow at 06:00 R769.50 no link yet, The website has not been updated yet
Troi Sport Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 On 11/6/2015 at 4:16 AM, LOOK695 said: Please keep me one. Thank you Those 46cm Ritchey Comp Evo Max handle bars arrive tomorrow at 06:00 R769.50 no link yet, The website has not been updated yet
Troi Sport Posted February 25, 2016 Posted February 25, 2016 The Website updated here is the link to those bars with the 12 degree flare http://bicicletta.co.za/collections/handle-bars-road/products/handle-bar-comp-evo-max-46cm-bb-black?variant=11308203013
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