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• #952
why, front end too low?
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• #953
Anyone used one of these?
https://powertraveller.com/iwantsome/primatepower/powermonkeyextreme/
I've used a solar charger before but it was, frankly a bit shit, not this brand or price though so any thoughts?
My understanding is that a full charge on the smaller device will charge my phone 6 times and the solar panel will charge the device in the mean-time.
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• #954
why, front end too low?
Its not as low as it looks in the pic. But is pretty low.
The braze-on is were it is I suppose. I'll be fine as long as I dont lean.ED. You mean why not a tourer. (doh)
Its a CX frame and fork with a short wheel base and sharpish steering. So it becomes tiring over distance if loaded. Still doable, just not the best option. -
• #955
SF, how are those panniers?
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• #956
Havent taken them out on the bike yet. The idea was to get something that could cope with being parked outside the tent all night if need be. The rear is a smallish 16Ltr, and the front a biggish 12 Ltr. So the sizings are somewhat different then you'd expect maybe. But I plan to have a fair amount on my rack top so did'nt need anything bigger at the back. They are very well made, and easy to mount, is about all i can say.
I have only bought a single front and a single rear so far (+ having a small front pannier is useful mounted on the back for short trips). I wanted to have a look at them before buying a big set (including bar bag). I'm happy enough with the quality to start buying more. The roll closure system is'nt the prettiest, but its robust, and water tight.
OverBoard Waterproof 12 LTR Front Wheel Bike Pannier - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
OverBoard Waterproof 16 LTR Back Wheel Bike Pannier - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
OverBoard Waterproof 6 LTR Handlebar Bike Pannier - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
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• #957
I'm also using fronts only on the back for now (Pacific Outdoor), as I wanted to try mine before I go for the proper set. Unfortunatelly they're expensive and I'm looking for a cheaper alternative.
I've managed to get mine on sale, each from a different shop. -
• #958
Bar bags - recommendations?
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• #960
Nice! Thanks very much.
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• #961
[QUOTE=CYOA;2289781]Anyone used one of these?
I've used a solar charger before but it was, frankly a bit shit, not this brand or price though so any thoughts?
QUOTE]I've used their smaller device, power monkey explorer, I found the charge time using solar was extremely long, mostly overcast grey sky, in bright sunshine it still took all day. So was not feasible to use as intended (to charge phone, GPS and MP3 on multi day trip).
I have recently been looking at GoalZero products which use a more efficient solar panel (that work better in grey skies) and are reasonable priced. They will be available in the UK this autumn apparently. -
• #962
I'm also using fronts only on the back for now (Pacific Outdoor), as I wanted to try mine before I go for the proper set. Unfortunatelly they're expensive and I'm looking for a cheaper alternative.
I've managed to get mine on sale, each from a different shop.The material OverBoard uses feels the same as the material Ortlieb uses to me, and the design looks to be a simple and robust one. The question is wether the stitching is of the same quality.
My main concern is water ingres, as I live in the rainest part of europe. Its a good idea to have several small bags instead of one big one. Because if you have to open one in the rain there's less stuff in it to get wet.
IMHO etc.
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• #963
Perhaps you can get a couple of waterproof pneumatic bags for kayaking and keep stuff in them inside the panniers?
Or use waterproof liners (like Carradice - those are just bin liners, aren't they?), waterproof ziplock bags or extra covers fro the panniers. -
• #964
Next week I'm going to try and ride to Plymouth from London in two days, about 120-130 miles a day, nothing serious.
I decided to take my Gangsta, it got me to Dunwich in good time (6 hours, 30 minutes) despite being quite flat.
Was worried about the panniers catching on my heels, especially when using those cheap tortec rack, luckily with a good panniers (Carradice Super C), this isn't the case (one of the eyelit have a stripped tread, was using duct tape to hold it during the DD);
You know after the DD, I now know fully why Scott find his Gangsta great to ride, despite being very stiff, it was surprisingly comfortable, even on 25/23c tyres.
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• #965
Nice ride Ed, got a route planned? Did a similar route a year or so ago fixed. Got DAS'd in the middle of Dartmoor :)
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• #966
Nice one Ed. I'm going to book a week off soon and plan something from my door, perhaps ride up north somewhere, or ride over to Wales and train it back or something.
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• #967
All packed:
me - 81.2kg
bike - 12.1kg
cargo - 13.4kg
And that's a bare minimum. Well, except for the hip flask and the books.
I'm off first thing, bye!
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• #968
Josh.
Ditch book, and pick up a Kindle.
This is all.
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• #969
13.4kg? you got an entire spare bike packed in there or maybe a small 2michelin resturant?
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• #970
Josh.
Ditch book, and pick up a Kindle.
This is all.
No, Ed.
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• #971
Josh.
Ditch book, and pick up a Kindle.
This is all.
Make sure you take a charger with you too.
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• #972
it probably save you 6.7kg.
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• #973
Why would you take anything to read? Most of the time at night you'll be that tired you'll fall asleep. The other times you can go exploring.
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• #974
When it's raining and you just want to stay in your tent. I would never tour without something to read. Fuel the mind.
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• #975
All packed:
me - 81.2kg
bike - 12.1kg
cargo - 13.4kg
And that's a bare minimum. Well, except for the hip flask and the books.
I'm off first thing, bye!
[edscoble] Josh, you appear to be the heaviest item. Ditch yourself. [/edscoble]
Fitted my low-riders. Not really a tourer as the geometry is off for mile munching. Going to add a standard waterproof tube bag to the rear rack, and I'll be ready for some heavy weight cycle camping.
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