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Forum: Touring
11-13-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,945
Posted By djb

There's no right or wrong here, and clearly the...

There's no right or wrong here, and clearly the tents, camp mats and even sleeping bags are smaller and lighter.
Simply comes down to personal preferences of a certain amount of comfort, some of...
Forum: Touring
11-03-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,945
Posted By djb

Ghost. I'm over 5,10 and while I agree that I...

Ghost. I'm over 5,10 and while I agree that I prefer 4 panniers, it's really not that hard to just lean forward or stand and lean forward.
for me anyway and like I said, I've toured rear loaf only...
Forum: Touring
11-03-21, 05:31 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,945
Posted By djb

Re racks coming with bike so not changing, I get...

Re racks coming with bike so not changing, I get it. If and when looking at front panniers, do note the weights,and waterproof generally are so much more convenient never worrying about wet...
Forum: Touring
11-02-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,945
Posted By djb

The one time that really stands out in my memory...

The one time that really stands out in my memory for wheel lifting was riding up Burke mt in Vermont. When I stopped for a breather, it was very very challenging getting going again, you have to...
Forum: Touring
11-01-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,945
Posted By djb

you've not toured before have you? For this to...

you've not toured before have you?
For this to happen, you'd have to be starting on a 20% + slope, aimed straight up,and not leaning forward when standing.
I've toured rear load only in Latin...
Forum: Touring
10-28-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,945
Posted By djb

all great points. One of the interesting things...

all great points.
One of the interesting things with bike touring is that yes, less weight means easier climbing and slightly faster overall speed, but it really does depend on how you look at how...
Forum: Touring
10-27-21, 06:22 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,945
Posted By djb

clearly from your hiking experience, you know...

clearly from your hiking experience, you know about using up all your layers effectively for varying temps and conditions, so choosing your clothes is important. I always have a fleece, and along...
Forum: Touring
10-27-21, 05:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,945
Posted By djb

Oh, especially on a long trip, it's also nice...

Oh, especially on a long trip, it's also nice with more pannier room to not have to do a Tetris game every time you attempt to put everything away each morning.
Yes, we quickly get accustomed to...
Forum: Touring
10-27-21, 05:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,945
Posted By djb

Some things to consider on a cross country trip...

Some things to consider on a cross country trip are comfort things connected to the range of temps you'll encounter, so a few more clothing options that add a bit of space.
sleeping bag, camp mat,...
Forum: Touring
10-26-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,945
Posted By djb

Ive toured with rear load only (prob about...

Ive toured with rear load only (prob about 30lbs), four panniers with really small front panniers and more weight at back (essentially 1980s racks and bike, so kinda loosey goosey), and four panniers...
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