Generic Touring Thread

I usually don't give a dayum about hooking the strap, simply roll it as I close the pannier. Super easy, less fuss. Never had an accident with it.

I always close them with the strap in the inside before rolling the top. Never had ingress. These were rear rollers mind

@Pawlus @citygent LFGSS in consumer advice shocker. That's that settled then, much appreciated.

Only thing is the way they open/close looks potentially annoying what with the shoulder strap having to hook around the front. Can anyone confirm/deny this?

Non-issue. I sometimes wrap the strap via the underside of the bag. Looks neater that way as well!

Bad photo is bad.

Cheers boss that's good to know. MTB cassette ordered, panniers on the way... it's all getting very functional at casa del jambon.

it's all getting very functional at casa del jambon.

Sounds good. Keep us updated!

Man that bike is so sweet, I'm shocked every time I see it. You do full-blown touring on it?

Will do don't worry. Notice you've gone for rear panniers on the front, any reason other than capacity? Also as @frankenbike says, that bike is all kinds of rad.

You do full-blown touring on it?

So far since I started two years ago, I've done one 3 week tour in France and one 11 day tour in Germany while doing the usual camping stuff (tent, cooking, etc). Is that full-blown touring? My first tour (France) sure felt like it!

@jambon:

Notice you've gone for rear panniers on the front, any reason other than capacity?

Capacity indeed, this frame has no mounts for a rear rack (since it's really an MTB frame). And to stick it to the man by using rear panniers at the front. 🤘

Thanks for the kind words about the bike guys.

Is that full-blown touring?

Definitely fits my criteria :) especially when you're forced to do a few bodge repairs on the trip!

I have some, you want to try?

Thanks for the offer - think I'm just going to go for them. Will get a set of rears eventually when I start doing longer trips I'm sure.

Back from a couple of days' light touring in NL; bloody brilliant. Already thinking about if/when I can swing a week's camping tour next year (assuming we're allowed out of Festung Brexit and aren't conscripted into fruit picking...)

Quick question for the photographers out there:

I am considering taking our mirrorless camera (fuji xt20) on our next trip, just one lens, some batteries and a small tripod, but I am considering how to store it in a readily accessible position? What solutions are you guys using? I have the front rack top platform free for this trip, I am trying to find a way to securely harbess it there, and proof it from water, dirt and vibrations in a stable way..

I'd put the camera in a top tube bag for quick access, I think someone on here is doing it like that, maybe +t0-ster

I think @photoben had issues with his cameras getting damaged from vibration from a solid fork and rack combo.

Indeed I did. Hence designing my photo bike with Dear Susan, so my front rack is mounted via elastomers @edmundro idea, which dampened all vibrations. It’s great for transporting beer because of that.

But the problems I had with a solid rack was fairly long term (couple of months). And heavy lenses. I think you’ll be fine with a smaller camera for a short trip. Top tube bag sounds fine.

this looks like it would fit a x-t20 with one of the smaller fuji lenses https://www.alpkit.com/products/stem-cell-dry

is this your declaration of intent of buying my XT-20 then?

I just bought one of these for carrying small stuff when touring - interior is padded like a camera case. Some online feedback seems to indicate there may be issues with waterproofing (even with the outer cover) so worth researching.

I was waiting until the x-t3 comes out so i can get a cheap x-t2. how much?

£450? I am sure shutter count is not even in 4 figures.

Old post, but I used Strava to record a 20 1/2 walk and it had no problems. Charged it with an Anker USB battery along the way though

you want a feed bag for this.
the revelate one is the best

That does look great but Jesus it's expensive - £60 in the UK from Charlie bikemonger!