https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/bikes-of- ... ivide-2021

Key items of info are that

(I wish I knew how to use the 'list function)

1. There's no Sonder Transmitter (?? they're all broken)..
2.Travers is riding one of his ti machines
3. There's a Shand with belt drive

Those tailfin racks crop up a lot these days

Some really nice set ups there - a lot of different thinking. I like the rear racks too. Michael Travers bike and set up looks brilliant, though that rear trunk bag looks a bit "London commuter". But whatever works. Cheers Shaf for the post.

John Kelley appears to be travelling light - TLS indeed.

RE: Tailfins, I'm kind of wondering why given that those with them fitted only appear to have them very lightly loaded. In that case, surely a seatpack is less potential trouble?

Nice to see that Josh Ibbett has been taking home styling cues from Shaf.

Agreed they are not taking loads so why have they bothered with a rack.

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:36 pm Nice to see that Josh Ibbett has been taking home styling cues from Shaf.

I actually thought that when I first saw that pic



Missus is finally forcing some decoration and a fireplace not dissimilar to this has been added. Maybe if she sees sense and doesn't get that same flowery wallpaper this time

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:28 pm
RE: Tailfins, I'm kind of wondering why given that those with them fitted only appear to have them very lightly loaded. In that case, surely a seatpack is less potential trouble?

Stability?

Seatpacks seem to be quite heavy these days for the more stable ones. Tailfin isnt that much heavier.

Seatpacks seem to be quite heavy these days for the more stable ones. Tailfin isnt that much heavier.

Dunno, does a well packed / designed seatpack really move around that much and in reality ... if it does, do we honestly notice?

Dunno either. I do see a lot of waggly ones though. Might just be caused by a happy rider, like a dog though

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:01 pm if it does, do we honestly notice?

I was thinking about this in the Gower, I think mine sways about but can't say I've noticed it when riding or that it affected the handling of the bike.

Mine has swayed a bit and rubbed on the seatpost collar and put a hole in the bag. Probably only cos I am a short-arse though.