slewk Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 On a more serious note, if you are taking a sexy bike like that to a mass camping / jolling event, I would recommend you also look at a VERY secure manner in which to secure your lovely bike! Haha i know this all to well! this will be my 10th burn and i've lost my fair share of bikes there, but all of them were cheapy gumtree specials I'll bring a proper lock if i take the commencal Ive attached the other bike i mentioned that could do the trick, as it already has panniers, it's more the comfort factor and im worried about and if the axles will break on some of those roads... Also would like to do some proper mountain bikepacking in the future so its worthwhile making an investment in getting the appropriate kit for my hard tail.
Hairy Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 I would take that baby blue love machine, and keep the lovely commie safe at home .... no stopping you from still using her for touring, but just not for an even event where you crawl into your tent to get something and when you come out the bike is standing on bricks and your wheels are missing! Haha i know this all to well! this will be my 10th burn and i've lost my fair share of bikes there, but all of them were cheapy gumtree specials I'll bring a proper lock if i take the commencal Ive attached the other bike i mentioned that could do the trick, as it already has panniers, it's more the comfort factor and im worried about and if the axles will break on some of those roads... Also would like to do some proper mountain bikepacking in the future so its worthwhile making an investment in getting the appropriate kit for my hard tail.
Desi Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 i actually found just the thing from Thule! There are 2 good options, just dont know if they are available in SA: https://www.thule.com/en/se/bike-accessories/rear-bike-racks/thule-tour-rack-_-100090 https://www.thule.com/en/se/bike-accessories/rear-bike-racks/thule-pack-n-pedal-side-frames-_-pp_100017We used these exact racks and frames for a 1000km bikepacking trip in Australia. They worked well. If you're riding rough terrain, just check that all the bolts, screws, etc are tight every now and again. Got them at a local (Cape Town) Thule store.
Grease_Monkey Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 just saw that minimum tube diameter is 20mm and max weight is 1.5kg. Aaai.They work very well, but only for water bottles.... they are not going to do well with weight on them.
slewk Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 We used these exact racks and frames for a 1000km bikepacking trip in Australia. They worked well. If you're riding rough terrain, just check that all the bolts, screws, etc are tight every now and again. Got them at a local (Cape Town) Thule store.Awesome! Can I ask how much you paid for them? Did they come with the side bracket to fit standard pannier bags?
Shebeen Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 hardtail???!! loads of options there! these are available herehttps://www.thule.com/en/se/bike-accessories/rear-bike-racks/thule-tour-rack-_-100090was originally a NZ design and thule bought them out - they work well and are a good investment. other one which has the least impact on your bike is a trailer.
Desi Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 Awesome! Can I ask how much you paid for them? Did they come with the side bracket to fit standard pannier bags?Yes, racks plus side bracket. We adapted my rack so that I could put a Topeak bag on top. Quick and easy modification. Can't remember what we paid for them. The pannier bags also come in small, medium and large. I used medium; my husband used large - but the back of his foot sometimes caught on the bag. He had to shift them as far back as possible.
Shebeen Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 100% a trailer will not work. That road is not smooth. You will have nothing let by the time you get there... including the trailer.100% you don't know what you're talking about. Sure the R355 is a rof road, but there are some tried and tested designs out there. Biggest bonus is that you can use any bike, and just unclip when you get there.
Shebeen Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 getting a pic led me to this article with 17 trailer designs.an interesting lo-tech option I've never seen beforehttps://www.cyclingabout.com/best-bike-trailers-bicycle-touring/
amr63 Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 here's another useful source of kit/ideas: Alpkit
slewk Posted March 7, 2019 Author Posted March 7, 2019 Update: Took the blue bike for a spin on some gravel and let's just say it would be a hella bumpy 4 days haha. But i found a frikkn amazing seatstay pannier rack from Thule (pics attached) So the hardtail is looking like a great option. I also made some fork water bottle mounts to free up some space to make a frame bag, which im going to attempt to make in the upcoming weeks. Will post on here as i go along for those who are interested...
Me rida my bicycle Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Update: Took the blue bike for a spin on some gravel and let's just say it would be a hella bumpy 4 days haha. But i found a frikkn amazing seatstay pannier rack from Thule (pics attached) So the hardtail is looking like a great option. I also made some fork water bottle mounts to free up some space to make a frame bag, which im going to attempt to make in the upcoming weeks. Will post on here as i go along for those who are interested...looking sweet glad you got sorted on the rack.????????????????
MORNE Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 i actually found just the thing from Thule! There are 2 good options, just dont know if they are available in SA: https://www.thule.com/en/se/bike-accessories/rear-bike-racks/thule-tour-rack-_-100090 https://www.thule.com/en/se/bike-accessories/rear-bike-racks/thule-pack-n-pedal-side-frames-_-pp_100017 'pretty sure' those will put you back around R200 000 000.... edit, sorry didnt see your post above...so YOU're the guy that won the lotto the other day? sI see it only got you one though? also:https://www.bikepackingsa.co.za https://ridefarr.com/farr-accessories/#storage https://www.cycletouring.co.za/product-category/bikepacking/
Hairy Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 lekker if you go the frame bag route, consider running some Gorilla Tape around the frame where the bag straps will go to prevent friction/dust/dirt from damaging your flipping awesome frames paintwork! Update: Took the blue bike for a spin on some gravel and let's just say it would be a hella bumpy 4 days haha. But i found a frikkn amazing seatstay pannier rack from Thule (pics attached) So the hardtail is looking like a great option. I also made some fork water bottle mounts to free up some space to make a frame bag, which im going to attempt to make in the upcoming weeks. Will post on here as i go along for those who are interested...
Eddy Gordo Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Maybe some masking tape instead. All the plastic and rubber tapes leaves some glue behind when you take it off.
Hairy Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 you clearly have never experience the joy that is called gorilla tape then Maybe some masking tape instead. All the plastic and rubber tapes leaves some glue behind when you take it off.
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