Anyone not use a mtb for bikepacking trips?
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Anyone not use a mtb for bikepacking trips?
just wondering if anyone does not use a mtb for bikepacking trips?
when i look at everyones trip reports and photo's 29ers seem to be widely used.
anyone just use a tourer or a cx bike, or indeed anything else.
just curious.
when i look at everyones trip reports and photo's 29ers seem to be widely used.
anyone just use a tourer or a cx bike, or indeed anything else.
just curious.
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There were a bunch of guys on CX type bikes at the WRT.
Here's one. I think it's a Genesis Day1? I seem to remember there was an almost identical other one, with even all the same bags strapped to it! There might have been a white one as well.
Here's one. I think it's a Genesis Day1? I seem to remember there was an almost identical other one, with even all the same bags strapped to it! There might have been a white one as well.
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I've used my CX bike, it's not comfy though if it is very rocky.
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I used a hybrid on my first trip over SDW. Sore arse, aching shoulders and numb fingers. But I got the bug.
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I've used my Amazon where trail/road conditions permit.....................
Criffel and sand by ScotRoutes, on Flickr
...........................but then I don't try to differentiate between bikepacking and touring, both are likely to involve a mix of on- and off-road and I don't think luggage choice defines it either.
Criffel and sand by ScotRoutes, on Flickr
...........................but then I don't try to differentiate between bikepacking and touring, both are likely to involve a mix of on- and off-road and I don't think luggage choice defines it either.
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CDFs, iirc. Mum, Dad & Son?composite wrote:There were a bunch of guys on CX type bikes at the WRT.
Here's one. I think it's a Genesis Day1? I seem to remember there was an almost identical other one, with even all the same bags strapped to it! There might have been a white one as well.
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I've used mine for a fair few trips until I got my KM, not really good for descending but boy could I climb on it, even with rough ground
I'll find a pic of my setup in a bit :D
I'll find a pic of my setup in a bit :D
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I love my surly lht to bits, until I go offroad, it needs far bigger tyres.
I only want 1 bike tho, might have to sell the lht and buy a ogre or similar.
I only want 1 bike tho, might have to sell the lht and buy a ogre or similar.
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Where does a Singular Gryphon fit in all this?
Not mine but you get the drift:
Not mine but you get the drift:
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I spoke to Sam about a grython, he advised me to get something a little sturdier if I were planning to carry luggage.......he was pretty diplomatic re my size and luggage combined weight............
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I thought you ran a Swift at some point? I further thought the Gryphon was *just* swift tubes re-jigged to enable drop bars. Surprised there were concerns about it being up to it.
Still, my comments could be taken as a massive slur to Singular Sam's design and construction skills so best listen to him, not me
Still, my comments could be taken as a massive slur to Singular Sam's design and construction skills so best listen to him, not me
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I did indeed, I think his concerns were if I was gonna be using it for touring. fair bit of weight on those slender tubes..
a ogre looks like a viable option.....tanklike.....like it's operator...
a ogre looks like a viable option.....tanklike.....like it's operator...
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Re: Anyone not use a mtb for bikepacking trips?
How about an ECR Tony?
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isn't the ecr just a ogre that takes a bigger tyre?
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just buy an ECR and have done with it ;-)
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DSCN9297 by user-unrecognised-, on Flickr
Road-going 29er with Big Apples (Jones), and a SSCX (Day 1)with road 42Cs, done similar weekenders on my Equilibrium road bike but it doesn't handle as well with ~2.5-3kg weight on the bars, seems to be a trick or 2 needed to get a road bike to handle well with a bar roll etc on. Next bike due is a road-biased bikepacker/randonneur/tourer sort of thing to hopefully address that. Road-based touring with bikepacking kit and bivis is a great combo, I love mountain biking but sometimes easier miles and just taking it all in appeals more.
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ECR would make a great tough road tourer. Has loads of BB drop to work with the 3" tyres so I expect it'd ride really well on tarmac with 1.75-2" slicks.
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ton wrote:isn't the ecr just a ogre that takes a bigger tyre?
And you think that could be a bad thing?
You could also have a skinnier rim/tyre combo depending upon usage/conditions/surface.
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johnnystorm wrote:CDFs, iirc. Mum, Dad & Son?composite wrote:There were a bunch of guys on CX type bikes at the WRT.
Here's one. I think it's a Genesis Day1? I seem to remember there was an almost identical other one, with even all the same bags strapped to it! There might have been a white one as well.
Thats right, me and the lad on CDF's and the missus on a Croix De Fer.
I just find the position on the drop bars more comfortable than on the flats.
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How are you making that bag at the bag just float there?Dainiusd wrote:
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Never mind that, he appears to be floating on that pond and his bike is rising out of it.. is he the -How are you making that bag at the bag just float there?
...Or is he just "a very naughty boy"?
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The bag is floating on a cheap mini rack :D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131187235463
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Thank you O Lord!
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Are you Brian?