Short spin this afternoon to test the rear pack sway when loaded with my Tent, not as bad as expected

That looks like Scrabo tower in the background.

rudedog wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:41 pm That looks like Scrabo tower in the background.

It certainly is

Who doesn't like a kit grid?


Ortlieb Seatpack


Apidure frame pack

Based on packing already, i'm assuming we won't cross paths as i'm not going for a week or so yet!

That saddle pack will sit much better if you close it up right. Stand holding the back wheel between your knees and roll the bag up the way. Then the straps will pull it upwards, not downwards as you have it.

Just home, that was gloriously, beautiful & brutal, I am a happy but broken man. Will hopefully "pen" a few words at a later date

That looks like loch Dee in the background

That's not a mug dangling off that seatpack is it? .

Did the "droop" bother you in the end? If not, no probs obviously. My AK Koala has two "sleeves" along the bottom of the inside into which I've put two thin fibreglass "lolly sticks" to prevent droop - option on yours?

rudedog wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:59 pm That looks like loch Dee in the background

It sure is! Wasn't always visible though

RIP wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:03 pm That's not a mug dangling off that seatpack is it? .

yes it is, came in very useful for filling the bag for my water filter

RIP wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:03 pm Did the "droop" bother you in the end?

The droop was never there at the start of each day, but when it did appear it annoyed me a lot

I can't have missed you by much in the end, I started riding on the Thursday. Can confirm glorious, beautiful and brutal. Especially the non-stop rain for 40 miles of Friday! Now just to go through the many many photos and plan the next trip up there!

Delv4 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:44 pm

rudedog wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:59 pm That looks like loch Dee in the background

It sure is! Wasn't always visible though

Can also provide similar images of Loch Dee
This was the day where it rained alot, so didn't get many photos as didn't want to get my camera too wet!

Maybe the start of a BB annual Galloway tour? Give me the non stop rain over a strong headwind any day