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Forum: Touring
05-04-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,915
Posted By nun

I've seen some AT ultralighters with 10,9, even...

I've seen some AT ultralighters with 10,9, even 8lb base weights and 25L or smaller backpacks. You actually don't need a lot of volume for bike touring/bike packing if resupply is easy and you use...
Forum: Touring
04-27-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,915
Posted By nun

Your gear weight on a bike will usually be...

Your gear weight on a bike will usually be heavier than when hiking because of the tools and spares you have to carry. If you are going to be off in the wilds you won't be able to save anything on...
Forum: Touring
03-23-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,875
Posted By nun

Yep me too. I carry the cord in a small nylon bag...

Yep me too. I carry the cord in a small nylon bag with a carabiner so that I can easily hang my food bag if necessary.
Forum: Touring
03-23-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,395
Posted By nun

I use AirTags mostly so I can locate my stuff if...

I use AirTags mostly so I can locate my stuff if it gets lost rather than stolen. I have one in my wallet, one on my bike and one in my saddlebag. If an airline misplaces my baggage I’ll be able to...
Forum: Touring
03-22-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,903
Posted By nun

If I stay in a hotel or motel I'll always choose...

If I stay in a hotel or motel I'll always choose one that allows bikes in the room. In N. America I'm use to bikes always being allowed in your room, but once in Canada I got to a motel late and was...
Forum: Touring
03-22-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,903
Posted By nun

Bike locks on tour

I'm interested to see how people secure their bikes when on tour. Do you have a partner to always stay with the bikes, or do you carry a lock? I use a cable lock to deter opportunist thieves, but it...
Forum: Touring
03-17-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,571
Posted By nun

They are just rebranding touring bikes as gravel...

They are just rebranding touring bikes as gravel bikes or adventure bikes. I know that's not really true and a conventional touring bike has some specific qualities, but bikes sold as gravel bikes do...
Forum: Touring
03-16-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,140
Posted By nun

The solution is to get a better/lighter tent, mat...

The solution is to get a better/lighter tent, mat and sleeping bag.

My set up is as follows
Tarptent Protrail 1.5lbs
Thermarest Neoair 0.9lbs
Montbell UL down hugger sleeping bag 1.4lbs

So...
Forum: Touring
03-15-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,571
Posted By nun

A playlist is a vital part of my touring gear -...

A playlist is a vital part of my touring gear - but no Mehgan Trainor. I'll usually have some podcasts downloaded, mostly from NPR, BBC or the Guardian, and will listen to BBC Radio4 and a range of...
Forum: Touring
03-15-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,571
Posted By nun

We all have our own pet peeves and this little...

We all have our own pet peeves and this little ditty mentions a couple of mine
1) stuff hanging from bags (particularly cups or mugs)
2) the use of large number of bags strapped to every tube on...
Forum: Touring
03-15-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,571
Posted By nun

This is a fun chart. I'm quite happy that my...

This is a fun chart. I'm quite happy that my setup doesn't exactly appear in it as I like to be different... I suppose the closest is the "All Rounding". I packed my bike and bags up the other day to...
Forum: Touring
03-11-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,571
Posted By nun

I try to avoid any racks or supports for...

I try to avoid any racks or supports for saddlebags if only because it's one less thing to carry and worry about. This is where I think modern bike packing bags have the advantage as they are mounted...
Forum: Touring
03-11-23, 01:17 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,571
Posted By nun

Yes wheel rub can be a big issue with saddlebags,...

Yes wheel rub can be a big issue with saddlebags, particularly on small bikes and particularly with the transverse Carradice type, so support can be a necessity. I was always very close to my back...
Forum: Touring
03-11-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,571
Posted By nun

The original Carradice saddlebags are a bit...

The original Carradice saddlebags are a bit quirky and you have to be prepared to ride a saddle with saddlebag loops and also wheel rub can be an issue without a support. The width isn't much of an...
Forum: Touring
03-11-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,571
Posted By nun

My approach to touring was to get rid of racks to...

My approach to touring was to get rid of racks to save weight and allow me to use any bike that I wanted. I'd used Carradice saddlebags in my youth so that was my solution along with the handlebar...
Forum: Touring
03-11-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,571
Posted By nun

The developments in ultralight backpacking...

The developments in ultralight backpacking equipment have made it possible to fit tents, mats, sleeping bags, cooking equipment etc into some pretty small volumes and I can imagine your couple having...
Forum: Touring
03-11-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,571
Posted By nun

IMO Bikepacking should include some roads without...

IMO Bikepacking should include some roads without tarmac, it has more of a wilderness vibe. You can use bikepacking setups and bags to tour, but touring panniers etc would not work well for off road...
Forum: Touring
03-06-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,485
Posted By nun

Just to close this out here are the bling new...

Just to close this out here are the bling new wheels, White industries hubs and MAVIC Open Pro rims, on my old Cervelo.

...
Forum: Touring
03-02-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4,812
Views: 2,607,238
Posted By nun

Out on a shake down ride with a new Nelson...

Out on a shake down ride with a new Nelson Longflap saddlebag and sturdy 32 spoke HED Belgium plus wheels with White Industries Hubs on a Specialized Diverge with the 105, 11 speed groupset. My aging...
Forum: Touring
02-26-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,890
Posted By nun

If you want large capacity at a reasonable cost...

If you want large capacity at a reasonable cost consider some of the bikepacking front rolls/packs.

​​​​​​https://www.apidura.com/shop/backcountry-handlebar-pack/...
Forum: Touring
02-22-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,962
Posted By nun

I would put some effort into reducing your gear...

I would put some effort into reducing your gear weight along with thinking about gearing as both are important when climbing hills.
Forum: Touring
02-21-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,962
Posted By nun

Either set up will work, but I like the...

Either set up will work, but I like the simplicity of a double. I have a 42/26 using the two inner rings of a triple and a 11x34 cassette on one bike and it works just fine and it would be easy to go...
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,687
Posted By nun

Yes, the Amtrak boxes are big, all I did was take...

Yes, the Amtrak boxes are big, all I did was take the handlebars off, I think I left the pedals on. When I arrived and collected my bike I asked the station staff what to do with the box and was told...
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,687
Posted By nun

Amtrak boxes are really good. I've been on Amtrak...

Amtrak boxes are really good. I've been on Amtrak twice with my bike and both times it was great. I took the train from Portland ME to Boston and there was a dedicated rack in the baggage car for...
Forum: Touring
02-17-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,687
Posted By nun

That looks epic. Yes cycling in Iceland is on...

That looks epic. Yes cycling in Iceland is on another level and it will test all the weaknesses in your gear and yourself. My next trip will include Scotland...not Iceland, but I'm concluding that...
Forum: Touring
02-17-23, 07:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,687
Posted By nun

It's nice to own a "record". I only rode with the...

It's nice to own a "record". I only rode with the bag stuffed that much for one afternoon as I left the bag with a friend.
I'm planning another trip and I'm on the fence about taking camping stuff...
Forum: Touring
02-17-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,687
Posted By nun

Past Selfoss the Ring Road gets pretty lonely....

Past Selfoss the Ring Road gets pretty lonely. The headwinds and the road surface were brutal, but the cost of stuff was not bad. Getting back to Iceland to do all of the Ring Road is on my bucket...
Forum: Touring
02-17-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,687
Posted By nun

I had good experiences with the Ground Effect...

I had good experiences with the Ground Effect Tardis the 2 times I've used it and when packed up it's about the size of a large phone book so it's inexpensive to post to your destination or no...
Forum: Touring
02-16-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,687
Posted By nun

How did you find Iceland? I stayed at the...

How did you find Iceland? I stayed at the Reykjavik Airport Hotel for a couple of nights so I could do some sightseeing and buy supplies. I had planned to ride Route 1 ring road, but the terrible...
Forum: Touring
02-16-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,687
Posted By nun

A few years ago I flew into Heathrow with my bike...

A few years ago I flew into Heathrow with my bike in a Ground Effect Tardis bag and I put it together outside Terminal 3. I got a few strange looks. The biggest difficulty I had was disposing of the...
Forum: Touring
02-14-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,687
Posted By nun

Google Voice is a way to still get calls, but...

Google Voice is a way to still get calls, but it's not advisable to use it for 2FA. When I was visiting the UK I looked at an GiffGaff unlimited data plan at $50/month, but in the end decided that...
Forum: Touring
02-14-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,687
Posted By nun

If you've got a smart phone you can buy a UK SIM...

If you've got a smart phone you can buy a UK SIM and install that. A good company is GiffGaff as they will send you the SIM in the mail so you have it as soon as you arrive in the UK. The difficulty...
Forum: Touring
02-13-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,486
Posted By nun

Yes I noticed that the rubber around the valve...

Yes I noticed that the rubber around the valve stem of the Slime tubes I bought looked thin and irregular. I think the tubes themselves are pretty low quality so it's probably a better idea to...
Forum: Touring
02-13-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,486
Posted By nun

Cores were removed...it would be impossible to...

Cores were removed...it would be impossible to get the sealant in otherwise.
It's hard to know what would have happened if I had left the wire in, all I can say is that the sealant seems to have...
Forum: Touring
02-13-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,486
Posted By nun

I bought a couple of the slime tubes and they are...

I bought a couple of the slime tubes and they are very heavy. I'll give them a try, but I'm not optimistic about how they will feel. I also bought some Muc Off inner tube sealant and that seems to...
Forum: Touring
02-10-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,486
Posted By nun

I’m surprised that sealant in inner tubes isn’t...

I’m surprised that sealant in inner tubes isn’t more common in the touring community. The mess should be a lot less than with tubeless because the sealant is contained in the tube. Also being a bit...
Forum: Touring
02-09-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,486
Posted By nun

Sealant in inner tubes

I'm going on tour soon and want to minimize punctures. I don't want to make any radical changes to my setup on such short notice so I'm not going tubeless, but I am considering using sealant in my...
Forum: Touring
01-19-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Posted By nun

Nice, yes people have been strapping things to...

Nice, yes people have been strapping things to bikes for a long time. I like the frame bag; Carradice once made frame bags, but I think they stopped in the 1950s, they have recently reintroduced the...
Forum: Touring
01-19-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,485
Posted By nun

Pretty much my experience. I was cleaning my bike...

Pretty much my experience. I was cleaning my bike and looked at the back wheel and it was way out of true. I thought it might be a broken spoke, but on inspection it was the Dura Ace hub flange that...
Forum: Touring
01-18-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,485
Posted By nun

I'm going with cross 3 on my 36 hole Open Pros.

I'm going with cross 3 on my 36 hole Open Pros.
Forum: Touring
01-17-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Posted By nun

The development of bikepacking has given people a...

The development of bikepacking has given people a lot of choices between bicycle bags and ways to carry things. However, people sometimes go "bag crazy" and strap and hang stuff all over their bikes....
Forum: Touring
01-17-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Posted By nun

I think that so many owners added those D rings...

I think that so many owners added those D rings that Caradice decided to do it themselves. I use them sometimes, but I usually find myself using the nylon straps I attach to the top of my saddle bags...
Forum: Touring
01-17-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Posted By nun

One of the best things about the development of...

One of the best things about the development of "bikepacking" is that it has made a wide range of bag options available. I've looked at the long skinny frame bags to hang from the top tube, but...
Forum: Touring
01-17-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Posted By nun

I like the use of the stem on the seatpost to...

I like the use of the stem on the seatpost to space the bag away from the back of your legs and the plastic to give it some rigidity. That's essentially what the "Bagman" support does, but I've never...
Forum: Touring
01-16-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Posted By nun

Please hijack away. I'm sure people will love to...

Please hijack away. I'm sure people will love to see your set up.

I haven't toured with the Specialized yet, Covid got in the way, and so have just one cage installed...the Diverge can take three....
Forum: Touring
01-16-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,247
Posted By nun

Newish bike and new saddlebag

I’ve moved into the world of disc brakes and now have a Specialized Diverge. I upgraded the wheels to 32 hole Belgium plus with White Industries hubs. I’ve also recently replaced an old Tarptent...
Forum: Touring
01-14-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,541
Posted By nun

If you "recently" started riding the Brooks I...

If you "recently" started riding the Brooks I would give it a couple of months to break in. So set your cockpit position to be comfortable and see if the saddle discomfort decreases with a bit of...
Forum: Touring
01-13-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,485
Posted By nun

I was grateful for the Deep V suggestion and...

I was grateful for the Deep V suggestion and looked at Velocity, but after a bit more reading I decided to stick with what has worked for a decade. So I'm going to 36 hole Open Pros from 32 and...
Forum: Touring
01-13-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,485
Posted By nun

The rim and the spokes look ok, but they have had...

The rim and the spokes look ok, but they have had a lot of use and maybe the reason the hub flange fractured as an issue with that spoke. Anyway after a decade I think I'll just use a new rim and...
Forum: Touring
01-13-23, 01:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,485
Posted By nun

Thanks, great information. I've ended up with...

Thanks, great information. I've ended up with White Industries M15, DT Swiss 2mm thick spokes on 36 hole Mavic Open Pros; the same rim and spokes I've ridden for the last decade across the US, up and...
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