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djb

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? ;-)

BohicaX

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.

Binnet

Thanks for the pics and info, it sure is impressive! =)
When you say what does that actually mean, what's the weight of the entire thing (what do you even call "it"?)

djb

ya, I was referring to the total weight, trailer and all. Curious. must be a bear on steep hills.

BohicaX

Thanks glad you liked it. Sorry what I meant was that the added things I made and placed on the original trike weighed in at 8kg or just over it was. It's called a recumbent trike if you google "recumbent" you will come across all shapes and configurations of these bikes. There is a "Recumbent" sub section on this forum above the touring sub section.

The bare trailer which is a flat bed with wheels weighed 7kg, What it weights now with the bag and all that I have done I really don't know but I reckon you could double that weight. Fully loaded once again it carries my equipment I need and want so I have never weighed it to find out. The trike in it's raw original form weights in at nearly 19kg plus what I made and added bringing it up too nearly 28kg. Once again what the trikes weights fully loaded I don't know but next time I pass a weight station on my journey I will pull over it and find out to see what I'm really hauling but either way I can haul it with ease.

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.

djb

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

mmeiser

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.

bmike

Very nice.

djb

and very light, kinda the opposite of the Aussie bike train.
But both very cool.

BohicaX

The honking cassette as you describe it lol... (I had a good chuckle at that) is made for mountain work but on the other end of the scale I can sit on a comfortable 35-40km per hour hauling that rig without spinning out so for me that is comfortable riding. To try and pick it up it's heavy no doubt about it but surprisingly it rolls pretty darn good with little effort once you do get it rolling. I must admit though I'm on the other end of the scale when it comes to touring I'm not a credit card tourer nor do I rely on anyone to get me out of trouble as I carry everything both for survival and spare parts I'm truly self supported. I take responsibility for my own actions so I do my up most to ensure I don't rely on others or risk other life's because of my own desire to be adventurous.

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.

BohicaX

Wow mmeiser you are on the other end of the scale super lite... Nice frame bag did you make that or get it custom fitted/made? Great idea for utilising space plus streamlined I like it.

bmike

you should comment and post over here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ght-Evangelism

long running rambling thread about ultralight touring.

mmeiser

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.

BohicaX

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?

ak08820

This reminds me of the craft named Rover used to take pics on Mars. Only think missing are some solar panels.

Jacque Lucque

You'll be chewing through drivetrains mighty quick in that gear ratio! (Assuming it's not being stored with all touring gear still attached.)

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.

Walter S

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/

BohicaX

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.

Hobo

krobinson103

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.

krobinson103

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.

BohicaX

Pretty compact and no doubt about it light and a nice stead. Unusual rim colour not something I have ever seen before is that a custom made set krobinson?

Wheelmonkey

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.

crashmo

BohicaX

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.