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Crossing Bannau Brycheiniog, Wales - 2023, Day 02

It's a fun mural isn't it?

Comunidad Valenciana is known for its deep roots to music bands, every village has one. This wall is in Pego little city close to Denia. I think its the place of a music association.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gMunbVLZMQwXufAx5

found it ;) music place since 1969.

Pego: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fZAxU1uSC4kCERy79

Ah, I thought it was a mural referencing the moorish/Moroccan past or influence

yes for sure thats also in there, the tradition of Moros and Christians

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moros_y_cristianos

very interesting, especially that the tradition is there still in the Philippines and even in Mexico (again, connected to being a good old religious teaching and promotional thing--plus people always like some theatre )

My new touring/adventure bicycle
 

The bicycle is a Panorama model Forillon, steel frame, 700x38 tires, 36 spokes. I have changed and added a lot of things.
front is still 30/46, cassette is 11/46, I can't use 46/46, but it is ok, I don't need it. Racktime and Tara rack from Tubus,
small front bag from Tailfin, also Ortlieb classic panniers,2 x 25 L, 2 X 12 L, fancy cages and adjustable cage from Topeak.
Modolo Multi position handlebar, Brake lever from Paul, speed lever from microshift, SP phone holder, Son dynamo with
front/back/ light, plus USB charger, Brook saddle, Acorn tool bag, Brook handle bar tape, Topeak pump, tube holder,
Crankset from wolftooth,pedals from Crankbrothers, Almotion tire, Cateye bike computer, spare spoke holder, Mirror is from Amazon,
Cane Creek eeSILK +, Titanium plated chain from KMC. Handlebar grip Crème Cycle by Velolifestyle.Klean Kanteen insulated bottles and Nalgene 1 l.On my wish list there a Garmin edge explore 2. I can use 50mm tire without the fender and up to 44mm with the fender.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8a5f027e5e.jpg
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I like the pump and the quick access to the rear bags

Like the colour, very nice with the Brook saddle.

I never thought there was snow in Nevada.

I believe we have the same mirror, very stable and easy to adjust.

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This is not fully self-contained touring, just a minor trial run, after adding the double crank for improved gearing. The panniers just have clothes, a CPAP machine, some dry food, and the trunk bag full of tools and spares, for a 1 week visit to someone; Folded bike for train trip, then onto shuttle bus to coast, then unfolded and a brief ride to the house. Spent lots of time biking that week. For real touring, a bit less clothes, but add tent, sleeping bag and air pad, light bulky things strapped to the rack tops. I think I can make things fit. The big challenge is finding places to charge the large Li-Ion battery (probably 2, sleep with 1 while the other charges), to power the CPAP machine on the road. Neither hub generator nor solar panels have anywhere near the power to do that. Need AC power, and safe enough to leave it charge without the expensive battery being stolen. Wish we had hydrogen fuel cells and refueling stations.

Panniers 4,1kg + 4,0kg, Handle bar Bag 4,8kg, Frame Bag 1,6kg, Small Handle Bar Bag 0,8kg (camera). Cooking, Sleeping Outside (Tent, 2 Mattrasse, Sleeping Bags), Clothing, all in there for 2 Persons.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ff53c65697.jpg

From https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...l#post23185588 :

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My trusty steed. loaded with 7 days food and 8L of water. Outside Rockhampton Aust on the National Trail For the gear freaks: Viral Bikes, Derive, Titanium frame, Pinion C12 and belt drive; Jones HBar, Brooks Flyer saddle Tailfin rear rack, Bike Bag Dude Bags, Revelate Harness up front

wow , that doesnt look like 7 days of food, impressive.
I have a flyer on my commuter, it is fine, but not as good as I had hoped. Have ridden it for years and its still not overly sprung feeling, but im a lightweight

very cool bike

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e66520dbe5.jpg
Fat Bike used for rough track adventures
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6d34279541.jpg
Road Tourer (DECEASED)

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6c96c8d2ab.jpg
Mekong Delta on a Brompton

Geeze bud. Quit HOGGING this thread. Open your own personal thread.

thanks for reposting my cool bike