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Forum: Touring
05-04-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,376
Posted By nun

I've seen some AT ultralighters with 10,9, even...

I've seen some AT ultralighters with 10,9, even 8lb base weights and 25L or smaller backpacks. You actually don't need a lot of volume for bike touring/bike packing if resupply is easy and you use...
Forum: Touring
04-27-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,376
Posted By nun

Your gear weight on a bike will usually be...

Your gear weight on a bike will usually be heavier than when hiking because of the tools and spares you have to carry. If you are going to be off in the wilds you won't be able to save anything on...
Forum: Touring
03-22-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,518
Posted By nun

If I stay in a hotel or motel I'll always choose...

If I stay in a hotel or motel I'll always choose one that allows bikes in the room. In N. America I'm use to bikes always being allowed in your room, but once in Canada I got to a motel late and was...
Forum: Touring
03-16-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,360
Posted By nun

The solution is to get a better/lighter tent, mat...

The solution is to get a better/lighter tent, mat and sleeping bag.

My set up is as follows
Tarptent Protrail 1.5lbs
Thermarest Neoair 0.9lbs
Montbell UL down hugger sleeping bag 1.4lbs

So...
Forum: Touring
03-15-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,942
Posted By nun

This is a fun chart. I'm quite happy that my...

This is a fun chart. I'm quite happy that my setup doesn't exactly appear in it as I like to be different... I suppose the closest is the "All Rounding". I packed my bike and bags up the other day to...
Forum: Touring
03-11-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,942
Posted By nun

The developments in ultralight backpacking...

The developments in ultralight backpacking equipment have made it possible to fit tents, mats, sleeping bags, cooking equipment etc into some pretty small volumes and I can imagine your couple having...
Forum: Touring
01-19-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By nun

Nice, yes people have been strapping things to...

Nice, yes people have been strapping things to bikes for a long time. I like the frame bag; Carradice once made frame bags, but I think they stopped in the 1950s, they have recently reintroduced the...
Forum: Touring
01-16-23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By nun

Please hijack away. I'm sure people will love to...

Please hijack away. I'm sure people will love to see your set up.

I haven't toured with the Specialized yet, Covid got in the way, and so have just one cage installed...the Diverge can take three....
Forum: Touring
01-12-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,075
Posted By nun

I agree that my other bikes are good for light...

I agree that my other bikes are good for light touring...apart from maybe the DeRosa because of the geometry. I also have a Specialized Diverge that has big tire clearances and a comfortable...
Forum: Touring
01-11-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,835
Posted By nun

I just replaced an aging Tarptent Contrail with...

I just replaced an aging Tarptent Contrail with their new Protrail. I went for the nylon version not the twice as expensive ultra light version, but it's still very light and packs down even smaller...
Forum: Touring
11-20-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,241
Posted By nun

It's pretty easy to cover temps down to freezing...

It's pretty easy to cover temps down to freezing by layering. I pack a long sleeve synthetic cycling shirt, a long sleeve mid weight synthetic 1/4 length zipped base layer shirt for off the bike, a...
Forum: Touring
11-20-21, 06:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,241
Posted By nun

On my Northern Tier I used a synthetic "Rock...

On my Northern Tier I used a synthetic "Rock Lobster" shirt from Ground Effect. I've worn merino shirts in the past, but I now use synthetic because it's lighter and dries more quickly.
Forum: Touring
08-28-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,550
Posted By nun

The bottomline hers is you have multiples of...

The bottomline hers is you have multiples of things and the things you have are heavy. So get rid of multiples, you can buy more on the road and reduce the weight of your "Big 4" items: shelter,...
Forum: Touring
08-28-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,300
Posted By nun

Take a small cable lock and always lock your bike...

Take a small cable lock and always lock your bike up when you leave it. Even if you are popping into a shop for 10 secs take the time to lock your bike. Most bike thieves are opportunistic so you'll...
Forum: Touring
08-27-21, 04:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,550
Posted By nun

If you want to keep volume and weight under...

If you want to keep volume and weight under control start by eliminating multiples of things. You don't need lots of clothes. I have one set for riding and another set that I wear off the bike, but...
Forum: Touring
08-20-21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,287
Posted By nun

For me a bivy means condensation and being...

For me a bivy means condensation and being uncomfortable. With single walled tarptents you also get some condensation, but it is less as you have better ventilation and crucially it isn't in contact...
Forum: Touring
08-08-21, 07:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,269
Posted By nun

I've considered dropping the stove as I eat in...

I've considered dropping the stove as I eat in restaurants a lot and also often default to hard cheese, salami and flat bread. However, I do like a cup of tea and there are those times when you are...
Forum: Touring
07-22-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,600
Posted By nun

I've put my setup on a Specialized Diverge. I...

I've put my setup on a Specialized Diverge. I bought it to give me more tire clearance than my old Cervelo RS and was planning to do Lands End to John O'Groat's on it last year, but had to cancel. So...
Forum: Touring
07-21-21, 06:34 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,578
Posted By nun

That's what I've done in the US because the...

That's what I've done in the US because the shipping isn't that expensive. Internationally it gets very expensive and I've put my bike in a bike bag and checked it as baggage. The trick with that is...
Forum: Touring
07-20-21, 05:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,578
Posted By nun

I like bike boxes too, but I'm always scared that...

I like bike boxes too, but I'm always scared that I won't be able to get one at the airport and getting one to the airport is a pain. I like using them on Amtrak and call ahead to make sure they have...
Forum: Touring
07-19-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4,790
Views: 2,556,987
Posted By nun

Essentially correct. However, with light weight...

Essentially correct. However, with light weight set ups "stability" isn't as big an issue as if you are carrying 50 or 60lbs of stuff in 4 x panniers. Placing weight low down and far from the center...
Forum: Touring
07-18-21, 10:46 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,578
Posted By nun

When I did my NT I used Bikeflights to ship the...

When I did my NT I used Bikeflights to ship the bike to Anacortes. This made the flight and the bus trip far less stressful. The bus dropped me off within walking distance of my motel and the bike...
Forum: Touring
07-17-21, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4,790
Views: 2,556,987
Posted By nun

Here is my tried and tested setup of a Carradice...

Here is my tried and tested setup of a Carradice Camper and an Ortlieb Classic on a relatively new Specialized Diverge.
The components are 105 and the gearing of 48/32 x 11/34 is good for touring. I...
Forum: Touring
03-10-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,042
Posted By nun

I take a head mounted Petzval lamp when I tour so...

I take a head mounted Petzval lamp when I tour so I can see around camp at night. I use it if I ride at night too. Simple, light weight and does double duty.
Forum: Touring
01-31-20, 10:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,560
Posted By nun

FYI here is the new Diverge-Sport. I have the...

FYI here is the new Diverge-Sport. I have the 700x32 Gatorskins at 70psi and that seems pretty good. otehr old school parts are a Nitto S83 seatpost,
a Brooks Swift saddle and a NOS Carradice...
Forum: Touring
01-26-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 23,344
Posted By nun

Bikepacking is for hipsters and touring is for...

Bikepacking is for hipsters and touring is for Freds.

Seriously I was riding off road on the North Yorkshire Moors on a Claud Butler with a Carradice saddlebag with a tent strapped to the top...
Forum: Touring
12-18-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,835
Posted By nun

How you pack a tent really depends on the type of...

How you pack a tent really depends on the type of tent you own. I have a single walled Tartpent Contrail and this is how I pack it.

I have replaced the stock tent pole with a custom one that...
Forum: Touring
11-29-19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,416
Posted By nun

There are lots of mountain and gravel bikes that...

There are lots of mountain and gravel bikes that I'm sure would do just fine on those descents with rackless setups. But you might be voiding the warranty doing it with 4 x panniers and 50lbs of...
Forum: Touring
11-24-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,416
Posted By nun

I tend to carry a fair amount of weight on top of...

I tend to carry a fair amount of weight on top of the saddle as well.

Yes, the old Carradice saddlebag has worked well for a long time. It’s interesting to note that originally it was not intended...
Forum: Touring
11-24-19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,416
Posted By nun

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Touring
11-23-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,416
Posted By nun

Moment is the critical factor and as most of the...

Moment is the critical factor and as most of the weight is under my bum it has minimal effect...also we are talking about pretty low gear weights.
Forum: Touring
10-19-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,688
Posted By nun

I use these shorts for cycling and they look...

I use these shorts for cycling and they look normal off the bike too

https://www.groundeffect.co.nz/collections/mens-baggy-shorts/products/slim-jims-stretch-baggy-cycle-shorts

I have a pair of...
Forum: Touring
10-16-19, 03:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,688
Posted By nun

The Klick Fix bag attachment on the Ortlieb bar...

The Klick Fix bag attachment on the Ortlieb bar bag is good as it's solid yet very quick and easy to detach. However the mount that comes with the Ortlieb uses 2 cables to mount to the handlebars and...
Forum: Touring
10-15-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,688
Posted By nun

I've done that and it works nicely so that I can...

I've done that and it works nicely so that I can easily carry all my luggage ie the Ortlieb bar bag and the Carradice, on my shoulder.

...
Forum: Touring
10-15-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,688
Posted By nun

Ha😀 the table was at the camp site when I...

Ha😀 the table was at the camp site when I arrived.
It takes some careful gear choices and discipline to get everything required to tour and camp into a saddlebag, but it’s not really difficult. I...
Forum: Touring
10-15-19, 11:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,688
Posted By nun

Items can easily be strapped to the outside of a...

Items can easily be strapped to the outside of a saddlebag, but it's not really necessary if you use modern light weight equipment and some compression sacks. Poor bag stability is often caused by...
Forum: Touring
10-15-19, 09:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,688
Posted By nun

When mounted and packed correctly Carradice...

When mounted and packed correctly Carradice saddlebags don't need support. You can certainly use a support, but it's just another thing to carry and worry about and if you can ditch the support you...
Forum: Touring
09-30-19, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,495
Posted By nun

That sounds like fun. I also took Rt 3 from...

That sounds like fun. I also took Rt 3 from Boston through Concord, Plymouth, Lancaster, Canaan and finally to the border. The trail to 4th CT Lake was steeper than I had expected and I think a pair...
Forum: Touring
09-26-19, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,495
Posted By nun

Riding the length of the CT river valley

FYI, this summer I rode up to the source of the Connecticut River at the 4th Connecticut Lake on the USA/Canadian border and then down the length of the river to Old Lyme, CT where it enters Long...
Forum: Touring
07-29-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 40,929
Posted By nun

That's a classic British tourer, the Carradice...

That's a classic British tourer, the Carradice completes it. What rings do you have on the crank?
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