Pictures of your loaded rigs?
07-14-23 | 03:29 PM
#4754
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 138
Likes: 157
From: Rutland, MA.
Bikes: 2017 Argon 18 Krypton Xroad, 2017 Bombtrack Arise 2, 2018 Bombtrack Hook EXT-C
Just finished up a 10,500+ mile perimeter tour of the US. Left Massachusetts May 9, 2022 and got back home March 23, 2023. Published my journal of the whole tour and it's available on Bookbaby.com and Amazon under the title "Keep the Lonely Places Lonely. Did it on my trusty and beautiful Bombtrack Hook EXT-C, a 1x gravel bike with a 38 tooth chainring and 10-42 cassette. Ran all Apidura and Tailfin bags, and they were flawless. Was an amazing and incredible journey. America is truly a beautiful and special place.
Glamis dunes
the beautiful California coast
squirrel wanted to tag along
Glamis dunes
the beautiful California coast
squirrel wanted to tag along
07-18-23 | 09:17 AM
#4757
Full Member
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 408
Likes: 100
From: Lisle, IL
Bikes: 2003 Litespeed Vortex, 2017 All-City Mr. Pink, ~1997 Trek Multitrack 700
2023 Upgrades
Swapped out my old Timbuktu seat bag for a Carradice Nelson Longflap - so much easier to pack and no tail wag. Also added an eoGear Stash bag so I could free up room in my front bag. I had the need to carry a pair sandals that gave my feet more arch support this year for my bike tour (St. Cloud, MN to Bemidji and over to the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Itasca SP) so needed to make some adjustments. Bike and gear currently weigh 5 pounds more than last year's setup but the rider is about 10+ pounds lighter than last year.
07-22-23 | 06:42 PM
#4758
Sunshine
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 18,756
Likes: 10,316
From: Des Moines, IA
Bikes: '18 class built steel roadbike, '19 Fairlight Secan, '88 Schwinn Premis , Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross V4, '89 Novara Trionfo
07-23-23 | 09:28 PM
#4759
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Almost done
Hello everyone my names Anthony, glad to become a member here finally.
I've been dreaming of heading out for a long tour for years. I'm sure I'll be taking it slowly at first till I get comfortable being on the road for extended periods of time. Most of my previous cycling experience came from bmx, as a kid then mountain biking, on to road group rides with carbon bikes. I've been using this bike for local rides with some shopping mixed in . Very comfortable, I had a Marin Four Corners before the Bridge Club, very happy with switch. The Four Corners was a great bike but I've spent enough time with drop bars. I wanted a more relaxed fit, and Bridge Club fits the bill perfectly.
I've been dreaming of heading out for a long tour for years. I'm sure I'll be taking it slowly at first till I get comfortable being on the road for extended periods of time. Most of my previous cycling experience came from bmx, as a kid then mountain biking, on to road group rides with carbon bikes. I've been using this bike for local rides with some shopping mixed in . Very comfortable, I had a Marin Four Corners before the Bridge Club, very happy with switch. The Four Corners was a great bike but I've spent enough time with drop bars. I wanted a more relaxed fit, and Bridge Club fits the bill perfectly.
Last edited by Chefanthony79; 07-25-23 at 07:40 AM. Reason: Spell check and pictures hopefully
07-23-23 | 11:22 PM
#4760
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Nice setup
I'm doing a three day, two night camping trip this weekend. We're riding the Airline Trail from Portland, CT to Pomfret, CT Friday (50 miles), hiking and riding the "quiet corner" Saturday, riding home Sunday.
Last night I tested my pannier setup on the new 520. Those front panniers are dated 1980. I've had them since 1985. I can't let go of them for something more modern. I put wider "adventure bars" on the bike. It feels much better than the ones it came with. The rear rack will have a sleep pad and tent poles on it Friday.
Last night I tested my pannier setup on the new 520. Those front panniers are dated 1980. I've had them since 1985. I can't let go of them for something more modern. I put wider "adventure bars" on the bike. It feels much better than the ones it came with. The rear rack will have a sleep pad and tent poles on it Friday.
07-23-23 | 11:25 PM
#4761
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Very clean looking
I'm doing a three day, two night camping trip this weekend. We're riding the Airline Trail from Portland, CT to Pomfret, CT Friday (50 miles), hiking and riding the "quiet corner" Saturday, riding home Sunday.
Last night I tested my pannier setup on the new 520. Those front panniers are dated 1980. I've had them since 1985. I can't let go of them for something more modern. I put wider "adventure bars" on the bike. It feels much better than the ones it came with. The rear rack will have a sleep pad and tent poles on it Friday.
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Last night I tested my pannier setup on the new 520. Those front panniers are dated 1980. I've had them since 1985. I can't let go of them for something more modern. I put wider "adventure bars" on the bike. It feels much better than the ones it came with. The rear rack will have a sleep pad and tent poles on it Friday.
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07-24-23 | 11:30 PM
#4763
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,671
Likes: 1,909
From: Spain
08-21-23 | 01:42 PM
#4766
The dropped
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 2,182
Likes: 1,055
From: Columbus, OH
Bikes: Pake C'Mute Touring/Commuter Build, 1989 Kona Cinder Cone, 1995 Trek 5200, 1973 Raleigh Super Course FG, 1969 Raleigh Superbe, 1986 Miyata Nine : 1960/61 Montgomery Ward Hawthorne "thrift" 3 speed, by Hercules (sold), 1966 Schwinn Deluxe Racer (sold)
08-29-23 | 11:35 PM
#4767
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 659
Likes: 211
Just like you said, it cancels out. Using low riders allows the rider to use a larger handlebar bag.. I put my stove and cookware in the bottom of some saggy from panniers then I can carry stuff on the handlebars. A solar panel as an example..
