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Old 03-08-08 | 10:16 AM
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BigBlueToe
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From: Central Coast, CA

Bikes: Surly LHT, Specialized Rockhopper, Nashbar Touring (old), Specialized Stumpjumper (older), Nishiki Tourer (model unknown)

I put some inline levers on my LHT. They're nice. However, with my Ortlieb handlebar bag installed, there wasn't a lot of room. So I installed a double stem setup and lowered the position of my handlebar bag. It worked great. But I ordered a Jandd front rack with a platform so I could haul water on long dry stretches of road, and it looks like the handlebar bag might hang low enough to crowd the rack (which hasn't come yet.)

I know, I know. I'm one of those guys who can't seem to stop buying crap for my bike and adding more and more goodies. I'm also someone who knows that every ounce matters on tour, and I've sent stuff home to cut weight on two different tours. I could probably live without the extra brake levers, then move the handlebar bag up and get rid of the second stem setup and save weight. But... but...Arggh!
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