C'mon let's see some loaded bikes.
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- Bearbonesnorm
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C'mon let's see some loaded bikes.
I'll start with my Inbred ... it's sporting a pair of Salsa Anything cages, Salsa Minimal rack, Tangle bag and a rather nifty top tube stash bag, given to me by Flatfishy which is great for keeping your sweets in
Sleeping bag, mat, bivvy bag and down jacket on rack. Food and cooking gear on one fork leg. Tarp, pole and pegs in the other. Assorted junk in tangle bag and sweets on the top tube.
Sleeping bag, mat, bivvy bag and down jacket on rack. Food and cooking gear on one fork leg. Tarp, pole and pegs in the other. Assorted junk in tangle bag and sweets on the top tube.
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Here's two of my set-ups:
Wildcat Gear Clouded Leopard, Mountain Lion harness and Revelate seat pack ready for the four day Wales coast to coast (nothing on my back for this trip):
At Shrewsbury by ianbarrington, on Flickr
Slightly different configuration of Wildcat Gear stuff, this time a Leopard frame bag with the tube wrap option. This is what I used for the WRT earlier this year, minus some tools attached to the seatpost with an vaguely exciting Strap. I used a small hydration pack on my back for this one:
Wildcat Gear Clouded Leopard, Mountain Lion harness and Revelate seat pack ready for the four day Wales coast to coast (nothing on my back for this trip):
At Shrewsbury by ianbarrington, on Flickr
Slightly different configuration of Wildcat Gear stuff, this time a Leopard frame bag with the tube wrap option. This is what I used for the WRT earlier this year, minus some tools attached to the seatpost with an vaguely exciting Strap. I used a small hydration pack on my back for this one:
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Last years WRT setup
This years, Minus the seat pack
This years, Minus the seat pack
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Here is my multi-day packed bag on the way to Fleecer Ridge later that day. I was away for 2 months so a couple of little extra's on there. Front and back are old Epic Designs (now Revelate). Front is spare cloths, rear is tent, sleeping bag and a couple of toiletry type tems. Food is in the little bags on top tube and I also had a Wingnut bag with more food, passport etc. and sleeping mat. Frame bag is Wildcat Gear with water and maps.
101_0058 by blackhound59, on Flickr
101_0058 by blackhound59, on Flickr
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/48247502@N ... 791529763/
quite a few pics of set ups on the BB200 on this link
quite a few pics of set ups on the BB200 on this link
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PB261079 by Newforce Photos, on Flickr
from last weekends overnighter. I'm in the red top w/ camp leg :?
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4-day C2C with all food (#1 DIY framebag, #1 DIY bar harness
Peaks overnighter with food (#2 DIY framebag, #2 DIY bar harness)
Camelbak Octane 18X used in both cases for water.
Peaks overnighter with food (#2 DIY framebag, #2 DIY bar harness)
Camelbak Octane 18X used in both cases for water.
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Nice work Anthony. What fabric have you used?(#2 DIY framebag, #2 DIY bar harness)
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Cheers Ian. I'm really sorry I'm still yet to order anything from you, the tax-man took a piece of me at the beginning of the year and the finances are taking some clawing back :evil: My sewing is workable but it's the fine details that nark me off, up close its messy inside. The cross-grained hems, the full tube wrap, the nice zips, it's all stuff that I love about the WIldcat kit that I just cant copy with my lacking skills. It's pretty clear to see how with experience and knowledge your builds will always have that edge over the occasional DIY stuff.
But, I have to admit I do quite enioy it. Foolishly I used 1000d cordura from Pointnorth, which tough as old boots is overkill and was having me pulling my hair out on the sewing machine. In hindsight something thinner would have been so much nicer to work with.
It's amazing how much more I can fit in it compared to the first one I made for the WRT and the twin compartment really makes a big difference for keeping things organised. Weight is 362g, cost was around £15, it took about 5-6 hours.
The bar harness I'm pleased with though, it took about 15mins to sew and cost about £4. Once it's all cinched down it's solid as a rock even with my winter kit 8L drybag in. Similar to yours it holds the drybag off the headtube and allows the cables to pass through without fuss. It weighes 73g.
But, I have to admit I do quite enioy it. Foolishly I used 1000d cordura from Pointnorth, which tough as old boots is overkill and was having me pulling my hair out on the sewing machine. In hindsight something thinner would have been so much nicer to work with.
It's amazing how much more I can fit in it compared to the first one I made for the WRT and the twin compartment really makes a big difference for keeping things organised. Weight is 362g, cost was around £15, it took about 5-6 hours.
The bar harness I'm pleased with though, it took about 15mins to sew and cost about £4. Once it's all cinched down it's solid as a rock even with my winter kit 8L drybag in. Similar to yours it holds the drybag off the headtube and allows the cables to pass through without fuss. It weighes 73g.
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Here's 3 for the price of one:
P1010351 by markenduro, on Flickr
taken this weekend, Blackhound, Martin and I did a local ish one (about 110km in total) up to the end of the Tissington Trail from home for the second year in a row, there was a bit less snow this year.
P1010344 by markenduro, on Flickr
P1010353 by markenduro, on Flickr
Here's a close up of my fargo with homemade frame bag and bar harness combo:
P1010348 by markenduro, on Flickr
P1010342 by markenduro, on Flickr
P1010351 by markenduro, on Flickr
taken this weekend, Blackhound, Martin and I did a local ish one (about 110km in total) up to the end of the Tissington Trail from home for the second year in a row, there was a bit less snow this year.
P1010344 by markenduro, on Flickr
P1010353 by markenduro, on Flickr
Here's a close up of my fargo with homemade frame bag and bar harness combo:
P1010348 by markenduro, on Flickr
P1010342 by markenduro, on Flickr
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here is mine
just seatbag and fueltank mk1 mady by myself (during short 3 days trip)
just seatbag and fueltank mk1 mady by myself (during short 3 days trip)
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Pawel - are you selling the fuel tank yet - I can't see it on your site
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I can make one for You, send me @stevemorg wrote:Pawel - are you selling the fuel tank yet - I can't see it on your site
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cheers - I've mailed you
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In that first photo from Mark my bike is the one at the front. The large pack on the bars is a full thermarest and TN bivvy bag rather than my lighter Neoair. Wanted more warmth as I sleep cold. I had an Alpkit Pipedream 800 on my back. It virtually filled my OMM backpack but weighs about 1k so not a lot of weight.
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Ian wrote:
That's a really well loaded bike, how long did it take to balance the load so the bike just stood like that?
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Thanks. Doesn't your bike do this if you just stand it up?
Just kidding.
Actually, its not really visible in the picture, but it's leaning against a very gentle breeze.
Just kidding.
Actually, its not really visible in the picture, but it's leaning against a very gentle breeze.
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I was actually assuming it was another of the mystical 29er powers
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Here's one from last week ... taken just as I entered the 'valley of the damned' and started to wish for the gear fairies to take pity on me. Sorry it's not a very good picture but at this point it was raining very hard, 'twas also a tad windy
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BIKE RACING IS LIKE HAVING A MULLET, BUSINESS UP THE FRONT, PARTY IN THE BACK…!!!
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https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?f ... =1&theater
Where are the attachment options? Looks like I have to link in my Facebook page instead.
Salsa Vaya with Tangle bag, home made bar harness and dry bag strapped under seat. The rest is in a 22L pack.
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Where are the attachment options? Looks like I have to link in my Facebook page instead.
Salsa Vaya with Tangle bag, home made bar harness and dry bag strapped under seat. The rest is in a 22L pack.
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There you go griffdowg
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Just followed the Facebook link and saw Landrovers!
Bike packing and Land Rovers, oh no!
Bike packing and Land Rovers, oh no!
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Oh no good? or oh no bad?Fantasticmrmatt wrote:Just followed the Facebook link and saw Landrovers!
Bike packing and Land Rovers, oh no!
I know there is a massive ongoing dispute with various groups, rights of way and people's perception of 'rights' but let me just say this, I use rights of way in the UK responsibly wether im in my Land Rover, on 2 wheels or hiking/climbing/mountaineering.
Dont judge until you at least meet me at M&B
Besides, it does more miles abroad than it does here, its spends most if its time outside my house looking pretty. Travelled overland to Morocco/Western Sahara, Alps, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal and were driving to Siberia next year.
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griffdowg, fantasticmrmatt is also an owner
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