Pictures of your loaded rigs?
02-17-07 | 10:39 PM
#578
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more pics
I have a few more photos of two of my machines here:
https://www.myspace.com/eccentriccyclistcharlie
https://www.myspace.com/eccentriccyclistcharlie
02-19-07 | 05:49 AM
#579
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From: Coram, NY
Bikes: a 2006 trek 520
Here's my 'fully loaded' rig, complete with my camera case laced to the rear rack. This was on a 48 mile roundtrip day ride to a beach on long island. I wish i could have seen how stupid I looked hah...but its my baby, a 2006 trek 520.
-mike
03-01-07 | 12:58 PM
#581
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That's amazing! A two-year world tour!
My friend and I are about to embark on a tour from Miami to Brazil. The longest tour I've done was a 9 day tour from NYC to NC. This new tour is definitely more intense. We did it with only one rack on one of the bikes and back packs. I never used those side packs you have down the side of your bike or had anything on my handle bars. I heard that it's hard to steer with luggage on your handle bars like the way you have it in your picture. Is that true? And where was your world tour? Any suggestions for ours?
03-01-07 | 03:00 PM
#582
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From: Nottinghamshire, England
Bikes: Cannondale T800, Raleigh Elan, Raleigh M-Trax 600, Raleigh custom ATB
Originally Posted by Thegypsy
My friend and I are about to embark on a tour from Miami to Brazil. The longest tour I've done was a 9 day tour from NYC to NC. This new tour is definitely more intense. We did it with only one rack on one of the bikes and back packs. I never used those side packs you have down the side of your bike or had anything on my handle bars. I heard that it's hard to steer with luggage on your handle bars like the way you have it in your picture. Is that true? And where was your world tour? Any suggestions for ours?
Rear left pannier: tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat
Rear right pannier: clothing, etc.
Front left pannier: food etc, tools in back pocket.
Front right pannier: cooking tools, food, spares in back pocket.
Handlebar bag: equipment that went everywhere with me when off the bike
Rack: drying clothes, carrying food, beer etc
Let the bike take the load, not your back
03-22-07 | 04:49 AM
#583
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From: Tasmania, Australia
Specialized Sirrius Sport. First tour (of Tasmania). Slightly modified: Upgraded drivetrain - Deore, lower gears, trekking handlebar. 28 radial spoke front wheel survived this tour but am looking at upgrading wheels for more rigorous and lengthy touring. I need a new front rack too, as a screw holding it to the dropout stripped a thread on the bus trip home at the end of the tour.
03-22-07 | 08:35 AM
#584
Forever CLYDE !
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Bikes: 2003 Giant Cypress R , 2007 Cannondale T2000
This is my Giant Cypress R at Brantford Ontario on the Hamilton - Cambridge rail trail in September 2006. 72 km one way of very enjoyable riding with lots of available stops. This was part of a week long tour which took in the Niagara region. It has some of the best cycling routes in southern Ontario.
Erie bike trip_06 062_1.jpg
Erie bike trip_06 062_1.jpg
03-25-07 | 07:32 PM
#586
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From: FingerLakes NYS
LINK to loaded touring bike photos - https://www.fullyloadedtouring.com
[QUOTE=salvaico]There are often pictures of bikes, but pictures of loaded bikes seem to be harder to come by searching this forum. So here is my contribution.
[QUOTE=salvaico]There are often pictures of bikes, but pictures of loaded bikes seem to be harder to come by searching this forum. So here is my contribution.
03-28-07 | 08:25 PM
#587
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From: Wellington, New Zealand
Bikes: Thorn Nomad S+S, Trek 520 - 2007 (out on loan), and a crap Repco MTB
My brand new 520 '07.
Taken just before early morning touring training.
Taken just before early morning touring training.
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04-02-07 | 12:22 PM
#588
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From: Pueblo, CO
Bikes: 1997 Trek 520, 2020 Trek Marlin 5
Here is my Transforming Trek 4300
I have waffled about spending upwards of $1500 for a dedicated touring machine but my Scots nature continues to come out. This bike was purchased about 2 years ago and ridden on gravel and singletrack. I purchased the rear rack almost 15 years ago, found the cheap Nashbar panniers for about $20, ebayed a small tent and other camping gear, received the sleeping bag for a gift, cannabalized an Xmart bike for the barends, spent about $55 on the B-17 and I think I am almost ready to go. Just need to purchase some road friendly tires and then, down the road. I am planning a 2 or 3 day jaunt this weekend to test it all out.
04-02-07 | 09:08 PM
#589
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From: Laguna Hills California
Bikes: Cannondale R3000, Specialized Enduro SL
Originally Posted by DukeArcher
My brand new 520 '07.
Taken just before early morning touring training.
Taken just before early morning touring training.
Hi, what front panniers are those?
Thanks
04-02-07 | 11:59 PM
#590
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From: Wellington, New Zealand
Bikes: Thorn Nomad S+S, Trek 520 - 2007 (out on loan), and a crap Repco MTB
Well, since I splurge out and bought Orlieb back roller plus panniers for the rear, I had to get MUCH cheaper panniers for the front.
They are "Deuter Rack Pack Uni's" https://www.deuterusa.com/products/bike.php. They are VERY easy to use, but are only 80% waterproof.
They are "Deuter Rack Pack Uni's" https://www.deuterusa.com/products/bike.php. They are VERY easy to use, but are only 80% waterproof.
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04-07-07 | 03:11 AM
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From: Sandpoint, ID
Bikes: Felt 70, Novara Randonee
First time bike camping
Just finished 5 day shakedown ride with new Randonne and Burley Nomad Cargo Trailer. Minor problems with chain slippage on bike but the trailer worked well and the overall trip was a great success.
Last edited by cycler0707; 06-01-07 at 06:23 AM.
04-09-07 | 09:49 AM
#593
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From: Tallahassee
These are pics from a trip I just took from Tallahassee to Gainesville, FL. I just picked up the bike this week and gave it a little test run. I will be riding it along the Atlantic Coast from Tallahassee to NYC this summer. Rides perfectly.
Velospace
Velospace
04-09-07 | 01:08 PM
#594
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From: On the Road
Bikes: Custom built tourer, custom electric bike, beaters everywhere
Originally Posted by Visionquest
Here's my bike in Northern France this summer...the Hennesy was great, until i got to Ireland.
04-12-07 | 03:07 PM
#595
End of Hard Shoulder
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From: Manhattan
Bikes: trek 520, 70's beater Ross
Nothing happened to it... I just had a really hard time finding places to hang. I ended up on the ground a bunch of times between my bike and a bush. I definately thought a tent would have been easier. Ireland's great because they have hostels/hospitable people everywhere
Nothing against Hennessy... great product... in fact I just got the 4 season attachment and plan on putting it to the test next week... (hoping it'll still be cold ;-))
But for my next tour (Trans-am/Southern Tier) I'm taking my new Big Agnes! PICS to COME :-D
Nothing against Hennessy... great product... in fact I just got the 4 season attachment and plan on putting it to the test next week... (hoping it'll still be cold ;-))
But for my next tour (Trans-am/Southern Tier) I'm taking my new Big Agnes! PICS to COME :-D
04-13-07 | 12:28 PM
#596
Riding towards eternity..
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From: Montreal, QC, Canada
Here`s my partner for the past year. Him and I have flew to asia and rode the mountains and rivers of Vietnam. This picture was taken at Vietnam Highest Piece of Road, after a 32 km climb. ( Never like hills by the way... ) More pictures can be find here : https://jimmycactus.blogspot.com
Enjoy !
Enjoy !
04-14-07 | 11:13 AM
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From: South Florida
Lake Okeechobee Tour
Here are my Specialized Crossroads and my husband's Specialized Sirrus Sport loaded up and ready to go around Lake Okeechobee last month. We spent four days riding and camping along the way, carrying about 25 pounds each. Maybe we'll set up our new road bikes for touring, pack a bit lighter and do the trip in half the time next time.
04-14-07 | 08:32 PM
#598
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From: Plymouth,WI
Bikes: TREK-520 & 830
Originally Posted by pprayers
Here is a picture of my 2-wheels. This was taken back in Iowa in May, 2005. I got the EZ-Speedster-SX SWB less than a month before this picture was taken. Currently, I've got a little over 21,000 miles on it. Total weight of the loaded recumbent is around 90 pounds (including water). I finished my 14th ocean-to-ocean tour across the USA back in early December of last year. I'm getting ready to go out again March 02nd for maybe a 9,000 mile trip around the USA. Last year's distance was around 11,000 miles. This will be my 15th extensive self-supported tour since 1993. I have been pretty well touring almost full-time with my bicycle ministry doing servant evangelism and disaster relief. Since 1993, I've cycled almost 166,000 miles in the USA and in Canada. This is my second recumbent. My first recumbent was a Lightning T-Bolt SWB. Before that, my first 4 bikes were hybrids that were made by Schwinn and Specialized.
Congrats on your 14th year!! Cool site too (notice the sig)!!
Any reason for sticking with short wheel based bikes?
04-17-07 | 08:16 PM
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My Surly LHT on a Summer 2006 two week 679 mile tour of the Lake Champlain / St. Lawrence / Adirondack Mountains of New York State. Gotta love this bike...
Here is a link to the tour:
https://home.stny.rr.com/teamaegis/BlueWatertour.html
RegL
04-18-07 | 11:51 AM
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From: Triangle, NC
Bikes: Trek 520
This is from the Outer Banks mini-tour I just completed with my son. First photo is of both our bikes and the second one is mine alone, a 2006 Trek 520. My son is riding a 2006 Schwinn Super Sport.
Ken
Ken