Pictures of your loaded rigs?
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i know it's not loaded but im getting my panniers for christmas haha. there will be a front rack too, i just didnt have it yet for the pictures. custom built by my buddy armando quiros in boston. ultegra 3x10, phil hubs, ck headset, vo stem/post/rims/fenders, surly racks.
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..yea, that's a missile lol.
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Here's a neat site if you like to check out loaded bikes
https://www.pbase.com/canyonlands/fullyloaded
https://www.pbase.com/canyonlands/fullyloaded
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moe, ya thats a pretty neat photo data base, have seen it before and it is fun to just sit with your lunch or whatever and look at all the variations. Good link to put up.
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Here's a neat site if you like to check out loaded bikes
https://www.pbase.com/canyonlands/fullyloaded
https://www.pbase.com/canyonlands/fullyloaded
https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?..._id=8000&v=2m1
Scroll down for the individual models
Most of the fullyloaded images are there. They also have a bunch of unidentified catagories that you can help with if you are so inclined.
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You call that "loaded?"
Ok, so this isn't *MY* loaded rig, but while on the Tour d'Afrique several years ago I saw some bikes loaded up which might not be counting every ounce.
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My Novara
So, I have to use a link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanad...s-7309141@N04/ because it's my boyfriend's picture and flickr won't let me post it.
My boyfriend and I did a four month, 4,000 mile tour this year on a really circuitous route, from Portland (Oregon) to Chicago, that included about two months total in Canada. This shot was taken outside of St. Mary in Glacier National Park, the day we rode up to Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta. We had intended to ride Going-to-the-Sun-Road, but alas, it was still covered in snow, so we had to go around the park. I'm still bummed about that. The road had the latest opening in its history, about a week and a half after we left Glacier. C'est la vie--just another reason to go back, I suppose!
As a side note, the FLIES that day were awful. The rest of the trip was plagued by mosquitoes (everywhere we went: "the mosquitoes are really bad this year." You don't say!) but that day was huge flies. And they'd fly around you in circles inches from you. I thought I was going to insane. Also, we figured it out: about 9mph is the speed at which you can outrun flying insects. A headwind that fast works, as does biking that fast. But if you're going uphill and it's not windy? You're screwed.
My boyfriend is on the left. He has a Surly Long Haul Trucker.
My bicycle is on the right. It's a 1995 Novara Randonee, bought on craigslist (which is where all my bicycles came from originally).
The top tube is covered in stickers (all Portland related) because I hated the "handwriting" font that "Randonee" was written in, and because I had a ton of stickers. You can't make them out from this shot though.
The saddle is a Brooks Champion Flyer I'd bought in Missoula at the Adventure Cycling office, I ended up giving up on it in Edmonton and getting a Terry Butterfly that I adore. Turns out I can't ride a leather saddle with drop bars. I gave them a fair shot of about a thousand miles.
The handlebars are Salsa Woodchippers on a ridiculously tall stem bought cheaply in Vancouver, B.C. after I had problems with my original stem + stem extender. I love these handlebars! So comfy for braking. Definitely meant to be ridden from the drops, not the hoods.
The rear bags are Axiom, I forget the exact model, and after a couple of years of semi-frequent touring they are finally starting to fade and show lots of wear, but they're still good for lots more mileage. The bag lashed to my rear rack with an old inner tube is from REI. The front bags are from Portland bag maker North Street (https://northstbags.com/), my boyfriend's front and rear panniers are from North Street as well. We love those bags. He makes models that convert from backpack to pannier!
The tires are Schwalbe Marathons, 28's, but I've switched to 32's since.
Ummm....what else? The bits of color on my seat post are those slap-bracelet things supposedly for pant legs. One advertises an HMO, the author a lawyer...
My boyfriend and I did a four month, 4,000 mile tour this year on a really circuitous route, from Portland (Oregon) to Chicago, that included about two months total in Canada. This shot was taken outside of St. Mary in Glacier National Park, the day we rode up to Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta. We had intended to ride Going-to-the-Sun-Road, but alas, it was still covered in snow, so we had to go around the park. I'm still bummed about that. The road had the latest opening in its history, about a week and a half after we left Glacier. C'est la vie--just another reason to go back, I suppose!
As a side note, the FLIES that day were awful. The rest of the trip was plagued by mosquitoes (everywhere we went: "the mosquitoes are really bad this year." You don't say!) but that day was huge flies. And they'd fly around you in circles inches from you. I thought I was going to insane. Also, we figured it out: about 9mph is the speed at which you can outrun flying insects. A headwind that fast works, as does biking that fast. But if you're going uphill and it's not windy? You're screwed.
My boyfriend is on the left. He has a Surly Long Haul Trucker.
My bicycle is on the right. It's a 1995 Novara Randonee, bought on craigslist (which is where all my bicycles came from originally).
The top tube is covered in stickers (all Portland related) because I hated the "handwriting" font that "Randonee" was written in, and because I had a ton of stickers. You can't make them out from this shot though.
The saddle is a Brooks Champion Flyer I'd bought in Missoula at the Adventure Cycling office, I ended up giving up on it in Edmonton and getting a Terry Butterfly that I adore. Turns out I can't ride a leather saddle with drop bars. I gave them a fair shot of about a thousand miles.
The handlebars are Salsa Woodchippers on a ridiculously tall stem bought cheaply in Vancouver, B.C. after I had problems with my original stem + stem extender. I love these handlebars! So comfy for braking. Definitely meant to be ridden from the drops, not the hoods.
The rear bags are Axiom, I forget the exact model, and after a couple of years of semi-frequent touring they are finally starting to fade and show lots of wear, but they're still good for lots more mileage. The bag lashed to my rear rack with an old inner tube is from REI. The front bags are from Portland bag maker North Street (https://northstbags.com/), my boyfriend's front and rear panniers are from North Street as well. We love those bags. He makes models that convert from backpack to pannier!
The tires are Schwalbe Marathons, 28's, but I've switched to 32's since.
Ummm....what else? The bits of color on my seat post are those slap-bracelet things supposedly for pant legs. One advertises an HMO, the author a lawyer...
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Here is mine. This is just a "dry" run to check clearance and fit, so far so good. I have 28s on it right now but will be jumping to 32s before I go on my first overnight sometime in the spring and possibly some frame bags for extra storage.
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i know it's not loaded but im getting my panniers for christmas haha. there will be a front rack too, i just didnt have it yet for the pictures. custom built by my buddy armando quiros in boston. ultegra 3x10, phil hubs, ck headset, vo stem/post/rims/fenders, surly racks.
..yea, that's a missile lol.
i love fillet brazing
i'll be circumnavigating ireland next july.
..yea, that's a missile lol.
i love fillet brazing
i'll be circumnavigating ireland next july.
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Here's a neat site if you like to check out loaded bikes
https://www.pbase.com/canyonlands/fullyloaded
https://www.pbase.com/canyonlands/fullyloaded
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I'll update with racks & bags as they are added;
It's a 64cm size Windor Tourist with the following upgrades;
• 48, 36 & 22t triple with a 12-27 nine-speed cassette
• Salsa Woodchipper bars and bar end shifters
• 40 spoke Velocity Dyad 29er rims with high flange hubs
• 700x38 Schwalbe Marathon Cross tires
It's a 64cm size Windor Tourist with the following upgrades;
• 48, 36 & 22t triple with a 12-27 nine-speed cassette
• Salsa Woodchipper bars and bar end shifters
• 40 spoke Velocity Dyad 29er rims with high flange hubs
• 700x38 Schwalbe Marathon Cross tires
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^^^ @Barrettscv, could you post a close up photo of the tread pattern of the Marathon Cross? I've never seen a set mounted on a rim before. I'm just curious, I use the regular Marathons, myself.
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Barrettscv the bike looks nice. I like your upgrades. I'm curious about your decision to go this route vs. building up a touring frame? I have a 26" wheeled tourer now but I'm considering buying or building a 700c tourer so any feedback would be appreciated.
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I got the bike from Bike Island, It’s a returned BikesDirect item and was sold to me without wheels for half price. The bike needed total reassembly, I checked it, all-over, for damage and carefully rebuilt it. It was nice having all the small parts. The wheelset came from Rocky Mountain (https://www.ebay.com/itm/380379158004 ) and were a great bargain. I hope the Formula hubs are as beefy as they look! I think I have about $800 in the bike, but I need to check my costs.
I considered buying a new, complete LHT, but decided that I would end up spending too much for the Surly once the prep work and changes were complete.
I always disassemble and apply framesaver to each new steel bike I own, buying a new complete bike and taking it apart seemed counter-productive. I also wanted the sourced handlebars, crankset and Velocity rims on touring hubs. I like these items better than the LHT components.
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
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Thorn Raven Tour was chosen from my cycling experienced.
"Two wheels tank" is what i will use for this one.
I cut a piece of leather to protect top tube from handlerbar bash.
Topeak is quite strong and useful for both commuting and short touring.
Eccentric bottom bracket made the frame easy to clean and maintenance
And because of eccentric bottom bracket so no chain tension needed.(plus i can use single speed chain for lesser maintenance.)
Busch & Muller Cyo 60 N + and Shimano dynamo hub, with this combo i can go anywhere in the dark.
Brook B17, legendary saddle that still nothing match.
"Two wheels tank" is what i will use for this one.
I cut a piece of leather to protect top tube from handlerbar bash.
Topeak is quite strong and useful for both commuting and short touring.
Eccentric bottom bracket made the frame easy to clean and maintenance
And because of eccentric bottom bracket so no chain tension needed.(plus i can use single speed chain for lesser maintenance.)
Busch & Muller Cyo 60 N + and Shimano dynamo hub, with this combo i can go anywhere in the dark.
Brook B17, legendary saddle that still nothing match.
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Not Quite A Galaxy...
Heres mine. 2011 Dawes Vantage, baby sister to the almighty Dawes Galaxy. Shes no classic and certainly not fully loaded yet but I'm getting there. She's only a week and a half old and I've only put 6 miles on her so far but this coming Wednesday I'll be taking her out on her first club run. Some idiot at Dawes decided to put a 90mm stem on her and she's very "twitchy" as a result, especially when the panniers are loaded up, hoping to fix that soon. She gives a nice smooth ride despite the alloy frame and I love her
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Fork rake and head angle also contribute to the problem, but other than buying a new frame or replacing the forks, both at considerable cost, a longer stem is the only other option open to me.