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Perhaps looking for validation that I could pack small(er), like one of those proper bikepackers, I ordered some Tailin 10L "mini" panniers. On paper they'd be more secure on the Holt which had developed a habit of ejecting my other less small panniers. This was likely the fault of the tumbleweed rack or the user but I glossed over these facts.
..But on arrival, they were indeed too small and were re-packed immediately, left on the mantelpiece to be returned another day.
Later, my partner asked if I'd returned the bags, they weren't by the mantelpeice.
No, wait, they're...here by my desk. Isn't that odd, now? And yet, why not? Why shouldn't I keep them?
I think you should return the bags. Is that so hard?
And then the dopermine addiction kicked in.
Well, no...and yes. Now it comes to it, I don't feel like parting with them! They're mine, I bought them! They came to me! Why can't I build a bike around them?
There's no need to get angry.
Well, if I'm angry, it's your fault! [caresses the bags] They're mine! My own, my precious.
One bike to rule them all, I thought. Ah shit, here we go again.
The itch to cosplay as a long distance tourer, really just packed for a long weekend, had won. Depsite @PhilDAS efforts to make the Arkose cool again, mine is going to be the donor for a new build, and I'm doubling down on carrying more stuff, panniers front and rear.
TLDR: Midnight blue Faran frameset has been ordered.