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Ideally you'd want the weight as close to the center of gravity as possible. The further away the more it will affect your steering.
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Getting a low rider front rack will help. I was worried about the impact on steering with a front load as well, but you'd be surprised how quickly you can get used to it.
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Man I didn't update this in a long time. I'm back home in the Netherlands right now enjoying spring and my road bike <3.
Last post here I was going to cycle from Malaysia up to Bangkok, I did that for a bit but ended up visiting some islands and taking a train to make it in time to BKK in between. Did around 1200 out of the 1800 km. Then I cycled with my GF who bought a bike in BKK through Laos to Hanoi, from Hanoi I went into Southern China where I suffered a spontaneously partly collapsed lung so I couldn't cycle anymore for a while. Was bummed but happy it didn't happen earlier and I actually made it to China. To be honest I was getting kinda sick of cycling at that time too. Took the train to Shenzhen and went from there into Hong Kong where I hung out with a friend from Amsterdam who lives there. Quick recap!
I didn't post here but I did post some things on my blog:
From Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok short
Why you should go cycletouring in Thailand and tourism
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In the meantime I had to find a job ASAP which I'm happy to say I did; a junior researchers' position at the Amsterdam municipality court of audit which should be great.
And here's the Troll in its current guise. Fun fact: Ortlieb panniers fit and attach perfectly onto the Surly 24-pack rack
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Thx! Discs are great, even standard pads lasted all the way to Bangkok and then the front still had about 1000 km more in them. BB7's are super easy to setup, brake well and they're so universally known that every mechanic knows how they work and can service them if needed. Almost every shop carries Avid pads in stock.
Moreover it's not much trouble to carry spare pads, just maybe a little hard to keep them clean outside the (too big for travel) original packaging. I think maybe the only countries I passed where you won't find them are Iran (trade embargo) and Laos (communism). Nothing but praise for these cabled discs from me!
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Thanks Tijs! Saskia and I are gonna try this route http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/rheintal/
We took the train from Amsterdam to Maastricht yesterday, then cycled about 45k to Eupel. It's about 150k from Maastricht to the start of the route. Just arrived in Deutschland. 🍻
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Saskia and I are gonna try this route http://www.bikepacking.com/routes/rheintal/
Sounds good man. Have fun (or else!).
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Nice looking setup!
What makes you think the BB7s need to be rebuilt?
I'm just curious so that I might be aware of it, when mine start to exhibit the same symptoms.Also, who made the saddlebag? It looks good!
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That's a lovely bit of Germany you're touring.
Come over for beer and ice cream, if you're in my neck of the woods again. ;)
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The 'arm' that's basically grabbing the cable felt loose/flexy on both the front and rear. Both a lot but one more than the other. Not sure what's the issue but I suspect the bearings might be fecked. I'll check when I get back. Bag is Carradice Super C, they were/are on sale at SJS. Cheers!
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your body weight is over the rear wheel, so you split your weight much more evenly by putting your baggage on the front. The bike will also handle more easily, no flopping in the climbs or being difficult to hold upright.