Pictures of your loaded rigs?
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#3027
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peddling hobo, I think that is the wildest rig I have ever seen. Looks both seriously well put together and heavy!
BMike, as per your query, do you remember the Bruce Cockburn song that your question made me think of? ;-)
BMike, as per your query, do you remember the Bruce Cockburn song that your question made me think of? ;-)
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Hi bmike the bottom tube on the trailer has water (It does have a tap but you can't see it in those images) and the top tube carries spare chains along with spare MSR stove fuel and all my chain lube,lube for the entire bike plus chux cloth for cleaning etc and my chain cleaner.
The left/right tubes on the bike are divided into 3 sections that's why they have 3 screw caps at each section. The right side tube along the arm rests carries my personal effects that I need on a daily bases. The middle section houses all my spare tubes and puncture fixing gear. The top portion carries my MSR fuel bottle and bog rapper.
The left side tube along the arm rest carries my spare batteries for my lights,my gloves plus my camera equipment. The middle section carries all my tools to strip and rebuild the bike. The top portion carries my 3 legged Walkstool.
The tubes are just 110mm high pressure storm pipe that can be purchased at any plumbing or hardware store. 100% water proof and that suits my needs plus carries my stuff in an organised fashion. It allows me to dump the trailer and panniers bags but still carry all the bits I need to get me out of trouble or use the gear I need.
Ricky
Thanks djb it's not for everyone but I tour in comfort and I want things that's easy to get too laid out in a manner that suits my needs. For me yes it is put together well but then that's the whole point it's done for me and me only most likely very few would like the setup. Weight wise the added parts I built to make my touring bike the way I needed it adds 8kg and I can live with that added weight it's bugger all weight in my opinion for the big gain I get for the setup.
The left/right tubes on the bike are divided into 3 sections that's why they have 3 screw caps at each section. The right side tube along the arm rests carries my personal effects that I need on a daily bases. The middle section houses all my spare tubes and puncture fixing gear. The top portion carries my MSR fuel bottle and bog rapper.
The left side tube along the arm rest carries my spare batteries for my lights,my gloves plus my camera equipment. The middle section carries all my tools to strip and rebuild the bike. The top portion carries my 3 legged Walkstool.
The tubes are just 110mm high pressure storm pipe that can be purchased at any plumbing or hardware store. 100% water proof and that suits my needs plus carries my stuff in an organised fashion. It allows me to dump the trailer and panniers bags but still carry all the bits I need to get me out of trouble or use the gear I need.
Ricky
Thanks djb it's not for everyone but I tour in comfort and I want things that's easy to get too laid out in a manner that suits my needs. For me yes it is put together well but then that's the whole point it's done for me and me only most likely very few would like the setup. Weight wise the added parts I built to make my touring bike the way I needed it adds 8kg and I can live with that added weight it's bugger all weight in my opinion for the big gain I get for the setup.
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ya, I was referring to the total weight, trailer and all. Curious. must be a bear on steep hills.
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Like anything loaded hills slow you down but I can climb the steepest of mountains with ease I have a 11-41 cassette and a 20-33-48 triple crank. I don't always fill the water tube on the trailer that only gets filled when I know I'm in for a long extended stretch when water will be in limited supply. I mainly use my 10L bladder which is hooked on the side of the panniers on the trike and I don't think you can see it in those images I placed up.
Cheers Guys.
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re your gearing, I thought that looked like a honking big cassette. Smart gearing setup given the weight. All in all a really cool bit of kit, of course I think you are nuts (smiley face wink wink) but happy and safe riding with your very unique trike. cheers
#3033
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I don't think I posted this here. Seemed especially relevant with other recent contributions. And yes I did get in my first trip despite snow squalls. 180 miles from Toledo Ohio down to Athens for the gravel grouser classic. It took about 36 hours. And no this is not a card touring machine. I do fully self supported touring.
New UL touring and bikepacking rig by mmeiser2, on Flickr
Trek Cronus Ultimate carbon frame
Whiskey carbon wheels / DT 240hubs
Ultegra 34x50crank and front der
Shimano 105shifter
XT rear derailleur
Sram 12x32 cassette
Bontrager race lite handlebar, RXL stem, carbon seatpost
Time ATAC pedals
WTB Happy medium 40mm tires
AVID shortybrakes
And of course a full compliment of Revelate Designs Frame bags.
New UL touring and bikepacking rig by mmeiser2, on Flickr
Trek Cronus Ultimate carbon frame
Whiskey carbon wheels / DT 240hubs
Ultegra 34x50crank and front der
Shimano 105shifter
XT rear derailleur
Sram 12x32 cassette
Bontrager race lite handlebar, RXL stem, carbon seatpost
Time ATAC pedals
WTB Happy medium 40mm tires
AVID shortybrakes
And of course a full compliment of Revelate Designs Frame bags.
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I don't think I posted this here. Seemed especially relevant with other recent contributions. And yes I did get in my first trip despite snow squalls. 180 miles from Toledo Ohio down to Athens for the gravel grouser classic. It took about 36 hours. And no this is not a card touring machine. I do fully self supported touring.
New UL touring and bikepacking rig by mmeiser2, on Flickr
Trek Cronus Ultimate carbon frame
Whiskey carbon wheels / DT 240hubs
Ultegra 34x50crank and front der
Shimano 105shifter
XT rear derailleur
Sram 12x32 cassette
Bontrager race lite handlebar, RXL stem, carbon seatpost
Time ATAC pedals
WTB Happy medium 40mm tires
AVID shortybrakes
And of course a full compliment of Revelate Designs Frame bags.
New UL touring and bikepacking rig by mmeiser2, on Flickr
Trek Cronus Ultimate carbon frame
Whiskey carbon wheels / DT 240hubs
Ultegra 34x50crank and front der
Shimano 105shifter
XT rear derailleur
Sram 12x32 cassette
Bontrager race lite handlebar, RXL stem, carbon seatpost
Time ATAC pedals
WTB Happy medium 40mm tires
AVID shortybrakes
And of course a full compliment of Revelate Designs Frame bags.
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I go as far as carrying two spare rims among many other spares I carry they do break and if it wasn't for carrying spare rims I couldn't have fixed this problem hundreds of kilometres from nowhere in the outback.
Part of the adventure this is my home and I pedal it if you see me crossing the USA stop and have a chat with me I will give you the time of day.
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I don't think I posted this here. Seemed especially relevant with other recent contributions. And yes I did get in my first trip despite snow squalls. 180 miles from Toledo Ohio down to Athens for the gravel grouser classic. It took about 36 hours. And no this is not a card touring machine. I do fully self supported touring.
New UL touring and bikepacking rig by mmeiser2, on Flickr
Trek Cronus Ultimate carbon frame
Whiskey carbon wheels / DT 240hubs
Ultegra 34x50crank and front der
Shimano 105shifter
XT rear derailleur
Sram 12x32 cassette
Bontrager race lite handlebar, RXL stem, carbon seatpost
Time ATAC pedals
WTB Happy medium 40mm tires
AVID shortybrakes
And of course a full compliment of Revelate Designs Frame bags.
New UL touring and bikepacking rig by mmeiser2, on Flickr
Trek Cronus Ultimate carbon frame
Whiskey carbon wheels / DT 240hubs
Ultegra 34x50crank and front der
Shimano 105shifter
XT rear derailleur
Sram 12x32 cassette
Bontrager race lite handlebar, RXL stem, carbon seatpost
Time ATAC pedals
WTB Happy medium 40mm tires
AVID shortybrakes
And of course a full compliment of Revelate Designs Frame bags.
you should comment and post over here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ght-Evangelism
long running rambling thread about ultralight touring.
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#3039
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Bags are from my titanium salsa Fargo, my off road touring rig. Main frame bag is a little small but works. Salsa sells the bags premade for many of their bikes.
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Ok gotcha great idea anyway to use space otherwise in many cases goes unused. What happens if a bottle cage is mounted do they do bags that goes around a cage and bottle or it's either one or the other?
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This reminds me of the craft named Rover used to take pics on Mars. Only think missing are some solar panels.
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Ace looking bike, much alike how I'd build a bike with similar trips in mind. How's the compatibility with the XT rear mech and 10spd brifters? I was under the impression dynasys caused some gear crunching stress.
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The bicycle:
> 1 "BAG PANNIER ARKEL DOLPHIN 48 PAIR RED"
> 1 "PUMP AXIOM ENFORCE AIR PRO GAUGE"
> 1 "BAG HANDLEBAR ARKEL W/ MAPCASE"
> 5 "CAGE BOTTLE HOLDER AXIOM RIPPLE INOX STAINLESS"
> 1 "POWER CONVERTER PEDALPOWER+ W/ iCABLE AND V4i BATTERY"
> 1 "RACK REAR SURLY NICE BLACK"
> 1 "RACK FRONT SURLY NICE BLACK"
> 1 "FENDER AXIOM RAINRUNNER MTB BLACK REFLEX"
> 1 "LIGHT B&M IQ CYO R SENSO PLUS BLACK "
> 1 "LIGHT B&M TOPLIGHT LINE BRAKE PLUS"
> 1 "HUB SHIMANO ALFINE DYNO 36H BLACK DISC"
> 1 "SURLY DISC TRUCKER 54 CM 26" GREEN
https://www.joe-bike.com/commuter-bik...-disc-trucker/
The trip:
https://www.walterstovall.com/2013/06...ushy-mountain/
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Nice stead Walter can't go wrong with a Surly and nice read of your trip took me a while but I got there. Reading forums on a phone isn't my cup of tea. Wish I could ride trails like you have very beautiful to be sauntering down.
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This is my first attempt to build a 2-3 day bike. I have enough battery power in my custom charger to run the gps and lights for 48 hours. I have a bag full of tools, 2 spare tubes, chain master link, chain breaker, and patch kit. I have a bag at the end large enough for a change of clothes and supplies. I carry food and water in a small hiking frame pack. Still
being tested but the ladt two 200km runs have been impressive. Time for a longer test. Total weight with the battery 16kg. Not bad.
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This is my first attempt to build a 2-3 day bike. I have enough battery power in my custom charger to run the gps and lights for 48 hours. I have a bag full of tools, 2 spare tubes, chain master link, chain breaker, and patch kit. I have a bag at the end large enough for a change of clothes and supplies. I carry food and water in a small hiking frame pack. Still
being tested but the ladt two 200km runs have been impressive. Time for a longer test. Total weight with the battery 16kg. Not bad.
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This is my first attempt to build a 2-3 day bike. I have enough battery power in my custom charger to run the gps and lights for 48 hours. I have a bag full of tools, 2 spare tubes, chain master link, chain breaker, and patch kit. I have a bag at the end large enough for a change of clothes and supplies. I carry food and water in a small hiking frame pack. Still
being tested but the ladt two 200km runs have been impressive. Time for a longer test. Total weight with the battery 16kg. Not bad.
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This is my loaded bike which I've just begun to do some short touring with. This sustains me for 2 - 3 days/nights. I'm loving it! I'm sure I could get it lighter though. Right now the bike and load combined are around 51 lbs. BTW, I've been camping so this gear includes a tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, etc. If stayed at hotels I'm sure I could get MUCH lighter, but I rather enjoy the camping aspect.
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Wheelmonkey is that a carbon frame? If it is carbon have you had any issues using a carbon frame as a touring bike?
crashmo I like the look of your setup it's got that older style about it.
crashmo I like the look of your setup it's got that older style about it.