2 man tent... 1 man + 1 bike?
09-15-09, 03:39 AM
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+1. Having said that, I remember seeing a pic here in BF where someone used their bike as a support to their shelter (it was a lean-to or tarp, I forget which). Just looking at it, it was obvious there was no way to quickly grab the bike and carry it away.
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09-15-09, 04:44 AM
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09-15-09, 04:50 AM
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I'm sure I've seen camping systems where the bike is an integral part of the tent's structure, so you'd definitely know if someone was trying to pinch it in the night.
Me, I prefer to dump the bike(s) outside, close to the tent, locked with the cheapest, lightest cable lock, and then attach a piece of dark string to the bike, and tie the other end onto my helmet which sits right next to my head in the tent. So if the bike moves at all, I wake up and make a noise like a bear.
Me, I prefer to dump the bike(s) outside, close to the tent, locked with the cheapest, lightest cable lock, and then attach a piece of dark string to the bike, and tie the other end onto my helmet which sits right next to my head in the tent. So if the bike moves at all, I wake up and make a noise like a bear.
09-15-09, 04:55 AM
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I tend to leave my bike leaning up against a tree or picnic table when I'm camping. I leave all the panniers on it and just take out what I need in my tent incl my handle bar bag with my valuables in it. If the situation warrants I'm lock up the bike.
I like having a light tent so I couldn't imagine carrying a tent big/heavy enough that it would fit my bike.
I've never been camping any place I was so paranoid about that I thought my bike would get stolen. I wouldn't tour in an area like that intentionally. If I accidentally found myself in such an area I'd first try and get a hotel room and if that wasn't possible I'd stealth camp where nobody would know I was.
I like having a light tent so I couldn't imagine carrying a tent big/heavy enough that it would fit my bike.
I've never been camping any place I was so paranoid about that I thought my bike would get stolen. I wouldn't tour in an area like that intentionally. If I accidentally found myself in such an area I'd first try and get a hotel room and if that wasn't possible I'd stealth camp where nobody would know I was.
09-15-09, 05:02 AM
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I have heard of a few bikes stolen while on tour, but all were in cities during a break not in camp.
09-15-09, 05:48 AM
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there was the English bloke who had his bike dragged away by a Mongolian horseman outside Ulaan Bataar. It was locked and tied to his tent, so he lost his home as well.
I'd not worry much. If I was all that worried, a cheap, light tarp and lock to secure and cover it.
I'd not worry much. If I was all that worried, a cheap, light tarp and lock to secure and cover it.
09-15-09, 06:24 AM
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I saw this tent and I thought it was pretty interesting. Mountain Hardware Ghisallo Tent. I'm not sure it would fit large bikes but if your not riding a 62cm frame this may be an answer.
09-15-09, 06:36 AM
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wow, lots of responses. that one above looks good, and i like the idea of taking the scewers out if i leave it outside. 
09-15-09, 06:38 AM
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wow that tent's expensive. i've just seen it priced at £240
that would be enough to replace the bike for the remainder of the tour
that would be enough to replace the bike for the remainder of the tour
09-15-09, 07:07 AM
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09-15-09, 07:26 AM
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Pull cord alarm might be effective also. Attach the alarm to the bike, and the pull cord to one of the tires, so if the tires roll far enough it triggers. You can even get some with strobe lights, and they're compact and lightweight, since they're designed for personal safety.
https://cgi.ebay.com/130-db-Siren-Sec...829181002r1495
https://cgi.ebay.com/130-db-Siren-Sec...829181002r1495
09-15-09, 07:29 AM
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Isn't the bike taking up the entire vestibule? Is there another entrance or do you have to move the bike into position from inside the tent?
09-15-09, 07:51 AM
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The Ghisallo has two vestibules. But I've read some reviews saying the bigger vestibule (for the bike) gets cramped even with a medium size frame, there isn't enough room to keep panniers attached to bike etc.
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09-15-09, 08:17 AM
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Pull cord alarm might be effective also. Attach the alarm to the bike, and the pull cord to one of the tires, so if the tires roll far enough it triggers. You can even get some with strobe lights, and they're compact and lightweight, since they're designed for personal safety.
https://cgi.ebay.com/130-db-Siren-Sec...829181002r1495
https://cgi.ebay.com/130-db-Siren-Sec...829181002r1495
09-15-09, 08:40 AM
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I always find tents to seem smaller than advertised and I would assume the same with this one.
09-15-09, 08:49 AM
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Piece of string, tied between the frame of the bike and your big toe.......
Actually I looked at the mountain hardware tent when I was tent shopping. I am 6'4" and ride a 60cm frame. There was no way in hell me or the bike would fit in that tent.
Actually I looked at the mountain hardware tent when I was tent shopping. I am 6'4" and ride a 60cm frame. There was no way in hell me or the bike would fit in that tent.
09-15-09, 09:10 AM
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if you've got the money and don't mind a heavyish, 7 pound tent, there are some options from Hilleberg and Exped with huge hooped vestibules that might suit.
i don't know if MSR still does the Velo with their bikeish specific huge vestibule, there also was an Aussie version of the Velo a few years ago not commonly seen in the USA and i don't recall the brand name of that one, perhaps its still out there.
the ghissallo needs some tweaking and a silnylon construction of the fly IMO but it has a lot of potential.
i don't know if MSR still does the Velo with their bikeish specific huge vestibule, there also was an Aussie version of the Velo a few years ago not commonly seen in the USA and i don't recall the brand name of that one, perhaps its still out there.
the ghissallo needs some tweaking and a silnylon construction of the fly IMO but it has a lot of potential.
09-15-09, 11:22 AM
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"Before going to sleep on Saturday night I had locked my bicycle to my tent. The next thing I knew, I was woken up by the sounds of galloping hooves and ripping canvas. This being Mongolia, rather than cutting the lock, the thief had tied the bike to his horse with a rope before charging off and tearing my tent in two."
Source: https://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Sky...00806413193901
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The Mountian Hardwear Ghisallo has the bike parked in front of the single door, what a pain when you heed the call of nature at night. I have a tent that has a large vestibule, I can lay the bike in the vestibule and cable the wheels to a pole of the tent. then when someone steals my bike the tent will trap me like a fish in a net. I have the Mountain Hardwear Lightpath 3.
10-06-09, 11:45 PM
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Yeah I can fit my bike and panniers in one of the vestibules on my Exped, and it's a big bike (I'm 6'3) but really, I never bother. And I camp EVERYWHERE! :-)
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i wouldn't be too concerned with your bike being stolen. after all, its quite difficult to go anywhare missing a tire. as for bringing it into the tent, if you have the space, i say go for it.
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