roodie Posted January 19, 2021 Share This seemed like the right place to show off this kit a friend gave me, mahala Slowbee the diverge is exactly what you need and I’mJust about the furthest from a Spaz fanboy anyone could be - it’s a great bikeyou have terrible friends Wayne pudding Mol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roodie Posted January 19, 2021 Share Campsites, hence the home-made fork bags carrying a tent & sleeping bag. I normally take shelter under my credit card, much easier! Got persuaded by the friends I rode with that you have to camp in the Cederberg..how did the home made fork bags hold up ? What straps did you use and did they damage or scratch the fork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_lurker Posted January 19, 2021 Share how did the home made fork bags hold up ? What straps did you use and did they damage or scratch the fork?I really do need to write that trip report.. My fork has water bottle cage mounts, so I manufactured some plastic brackets using sewer piping (unused..) & bolted those on.I then purchased lightweight drybags and taped them up to a more long & thin profile.Bags were then attached to the brackets using webbing straps I got made.I taped the forks where the straps could run just in case.Think it cost me about R550 for the complete setup (both bags) - drybags were R200 each, being the majority of the cost. Rather surprisingly (I'm not the most gifted DIYer) they held up really well. 4 days of corrugations did cause one small hole to be worn through the one bag, but that was caused by me not checking the straps were tight enough to prevent chafe on the one day. Zebra, NickGM, Baracuda and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted January 19, 2021 Share I'm taking my Karate Monkey with me to Kyrgyzstan later this year. Planning on putting a 1x11 drivetrain on with a 30t Oval upfront and a 11-46 on the rear.You better darn post pics Mr Thugster! Thug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted January 19, 2021 Share Lurker, why did you go with the sequia (apologies on spelling) as opposed to a diverge (even the alu ones)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_lurker Posted January 19, 2021 Share Lurker, why did you go with the sequia (apologies on spelling) as opposed to a diverge (even the alu ones)?I was looking for a steel frame gravel touring bike & Benky just happened to be unloading some of the Sequoia's that he'd been using for his KZN tours company & the price was certainly right! Besides price, I wanted a bike that I don't have to be precious about when touring. Carbon definitely doesn't fit that requirement (my opinion). Reviews seemed to suggest aluminium gives a much harsher ride than steel. To me the Diverge is more of a Specialized road racing gravel bike to be seen on....whereas the Sequoia has old school classic style.If I was looking for a winter road bike to do some gravel races on, then sure something like the Diverge might've got a look in. Slowbee and Wayne pudding Mol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted January 20, 2021 Share Lurker, why did you go with the sequia (apologies on spelling) as opposed to a diverge (even the alu ones)?Sequoia is a land cruiser, Diverge is a Hilux. I reckon wrap the Diverge in vynil (DIY or fancy kit) and go riding with it. You will be doing less full on touring style rides than you think. Slowbee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_lurker Posted January 20, 2021 Share Sequoia is a land cruiser, Diverge is a Hilux. I reckon wrap the Diverge in vynil (DIY or fancy kit) and go riding with it. You will be doing less full on touring style rides than you think.I'd say the Diverge is more a Fortuner...common and less practical than a Hilux...but it climbs pavements well ;-) PhilipV and Wayne pudding Mol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted January 20, 2021 Share Sequoia is a land cruiser, Diverge is a Hilux. I reckon wrap the Diverge in vynil (DIY or fancy kit) and go riding with it. You will be doing less full on touring style rides than you think.Yep, hence the questions. Always nice to get other peoples views. As I said before, everyone has to make compromises somewhere. I am banned from N+1 for a while.I need to keep my man card for other more important plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted January 20, 2021 Share My hilux fortunner .... n o landcruiser ... my landcruiser, Dads Taxi. Meant for pavements 2 x set up Ultegra .... and that shock thingy is a game changer, even on tar Hairy, Jewbacca, NickGM and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted January 20, 2021 Share My Comfort bicycle. It is not a race. NickGM, Wayne pudding Mol, NixM and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickGM Posted January 20, 2021 Share My Comfort bicycle. It is not a race.Is that a Jones bar? If so, how are you liking it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted January 20, 2021 Share WhatsApp Image 2021-01-20 at 11.53.50.jpeg WhatsApp Image 2021-01-20 at 11.53.49.jpeg My hilux fortunner .... n o landcruiser ... my landcruiser, Dads Taxi. Meant for pavements 2 x set up Ultegra .... and that shock thingy is a game changer, even on tar That is a sexy piece of kit! Nice! Now time to join us for a few peninsula rolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted January 20, 2021 Share Is that a Jones bar? If so, how are you liking it? I have had one on my Surly for over 2 years and love it. Sepia and NickGM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted January 20, 2021 Share Is that a Jones bar? If so, how are you liking it?Cheap at the price! Best bar I have used, (By far) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted January 21, 2021 Share I had the same cassette in Kyrgyzstan when we went and I used a 34 Oval up front as I was confident that I could ride most routes with that. Big mistake. Factor in altitude and not so much. The 30 is a great idea and if you could get a 50 on the back it would be even better. 11-50 cassette delivered this morning.30t Oval on its way. Dusty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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