Wayne pudding Mol Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 I feel so empty now after my bike was stolen and returned without the bags. It always carried my tools, spare dropouts, tube, levers, a buff, food etc. I always rode it with that extra 2kg’s worth of stuff in it. And yes...space for my own and the wife’s extra layers. Then also place for keys,phone, wallet. Now i don't know where to put everything anymore. I somehow feel unprepared haha. Frame bags are super underrated imo.the other day I put a small flask in it and a peanut butter sarmie - stopped at the top of a big long hill I've discovered. Really cool. I actually bought this Farr one to use as a template to make my own leather one. As usual I haven't gotten around to that project Pikey and MORNE 2
Eugene Oppelt Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Flared and really wide, 540 on the hoods and 640 in the drops. The reason I believe is comfort for longer rides. What I have noticed that in almost any position my wrists are straight which is great for circulation. Riding in the drops is also way more comfortable than in the drops on my road bike. Obviously less aero but not a factor on a gravel bikeThe wider bars also assist with greater rider control on slippery or marble-like terrain. ???? Wayne pudding Mol and Chris_ 2
The Ghost Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 20201010_125311_resized.jpg awesome new addition to the trail network. Even Thermophage might enjoy it. 20201011_114215_resized.jpg Coffee @ R28 vs Beer @ R32 at the Dairy Shed. Easy decision on a warm day.A beer costs R32 these days?[emoji58]
Hairy Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 A beer costs R32 these days?[emoji58]That would be a craft beer made on site of a awesome MTB trail, and not some crappy SAB beer! DJR, Chris_, Wayne pudding Mol and 1 other 4
fanievb Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 A beer costs R32 these days?[emoji58] even if it's R80 it's stil a bargain when enjoyed with lekker mates Wayne pudding Mol, DJR, Escapee.. and 3 others 6
MTBeer Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 A beer costs R32 these days?[emoji58]actually most craft beers cost between R45 and R50 for 500ml. This one was R32 for 350ml. As Fanievb said, well worth it after a long hot ride DJR 1
Pikey Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Flared and really wide, 540 on the hoods and 640 in the drops. The reason I believe is comfort for longer rides. What I have noticed that in almost any position my wrists are straight which is great for circulation. Riding in the drops is also way more comfortable than in the drops on my road bike. Obviously less aero but not a factor on a gravel bikeAm so used to my flared bars now I don’t think I could go back to standard bars. Took a few rides, but you were so right Wayne ???????? Wayne pudding Mol 1
Wayne pudding Mol Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Am so used to my flared bars now I don’t think I could go back to standard bars. Took a few rides, but you were so right Wayne not something I often hear Pikey 1
RustyHWR Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Am so used to my flared bars now I don’t think I could go back to standard bars. Took a few rides, but you were so right Wayne I hardly ever uses my hoods. Much more control in the drops and also it takes out some vibrations on corrugation. I also know when i had too much beer the weekend when it gets difficult to reach the drops. If you do gravel packing/touring the flares gives you more space between the drops when using a handlebar roll. Pikey and Wayne pudding Mol 2
Pikey Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 I hardly ever uses my hoods. Much more control in the drops and also it takes out some vibrations on corrugation. I also know when i had too much beer the weekend when it gets difficult to reach the drops. If you do gravel packing/touring the flares gives you more space between the drops when using a handlebar roll. Agreed,can bomb through rough sections with the flared bars. As for packing/ touring not sure I will get there,although if it’s staying in b&b etc then i’m In. RustyHWR and Wayne pudding Mol 2
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Am so used to my flared bars now I don’t think I could go back to standard bars. Took a few rides, but you were so right Wayne [emoji1306]They still look crap though [emoji12] bertusras, Pikey, TNT1 and 3 others 6
Pikey Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 They still look crap though [emoji12]Can’t really argue there...you know my take on it. Wayne pudding Mol 1
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Can’t really argue there...you know my take on it.We'll leave them on though [emoji6] Wayne pudding Mol and Pikey 2
TNT1 Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Today my bike inadvertently took me to a comedy show. I needed to replace the DRL bulbs in my Peugeot - naturally a dealer only item.So I pop in during my ride. R2900.00 for the pair. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. Now off to google and find a sane solution somewhere. Hairy and Pikey 2
Chris_ Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Today my bike inadvertently took me to a comedy show. I needed to replace the DRL bulbs in my Peugeot - naturally a dealer only item.So I pop in during my ride. R2900.00 for the pair. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. Now off to google and find a sane solution somewhere. TyronLab, Hairy, TNT1 and 1 other 4
Hairy Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Today my bike inadvertently took me to a comedy show. I needed to replace the DRL bulbs in my Peugeot - naturally a dealer only item.So I pop in during my ride. R2900.00 for the pair. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. Now off to google and find a sane solution somewhere.R2900.00 .... that is nearly double the price of a new Peugeot! Redrush, TNT1, Long Wheel Base and 1 other 4
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