Originally Posted by
Aidoneus
I did see a very short thread from five years ago. I will see if I can find any other threads. I haven't done any touring, yet. I haven't bought any racks or panniers, yet. I haven't even decided on what I will pack, yet.
I did just find some info on Axiom Streamliner Disc rear racks and Axiom Aero 45 Panniers (
Streamliner - Racks - Products - Axiom Cycling Gear). I am tentatively thinking of just loading the 45 litre bags, maybe putting a bear can on top, and going with a Jones handlebar bag for a few electronics, and maybe a small feedbag on the handlebar. Maybe a framebag, too. Including bike tools, none of which I have, yet, I will probably load about 50 pounds.
I think this is where you can make mistakes according to catalog shopping and general images of touring loads based on what you know now and not what works best for that bike after having ridden it with different load combos.
A big rear load can work for a bike with long chainstays but I'm not sure if that describes your Ogre although the rear wheel does have a range of adjustment.
Instead of getting big rear bags start off with small front bags that can be located front or rear. Experiment with those smaller bags and a reasonable touring load of 25-30lbs in various configurations instead of committing to hundreds of dollars of stuff that may end up staying home.