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Did you get along with the front-loaded setup? I think it suits the Straggler well.
Your trip looks fantastic. How did you find Montenegro?
Looking forward to reading the write-up and checking out your route!
MrBaklava-
It wasn't my first trip with this setup, so I knew already how the bike behaved. I do like it this way, once you're used to it. Pros: Easier to go all out uphill, confidence in breaking with the front.
Cons: slower speed on bumps and holes, no weight on rear for breaking downhill, too heavy front for deep gravel (on 28mm).I agree though that it suits the Straggler well, in particular with a good off-road drop bar (I have the Cowchipper 2), although it would be even better with a sturdier conical head tube and a stiffer rack than mine (Blackburn outpost).
Montenegro was a blast, no surprises there, more detailed stories in the write up. What surprised me and amazed in an unexpected way was actually Bosnia!
Thanks @andyfallsoff @Simba for the kind words!
giofox
Ah! Not only we have the same bike and similar touring setup, but we also prefer the same touring destinations!
I just finished a tour from Slovenia to Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro and finally reached Albania. 2200km and 43000m in just over a month.
I will do a proper write up with better selected pictures and the whole route in the following days, but here are a few. (Some more can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/wanderers.on.purpose/ )