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#6026
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So I have stopped using saddle bags. In my growing sense of vanity, I hate the way they look. So in my pockets I bring my phone, a tube, 2 tire levers, my mini tool and a protein bar. If I’m on the ritchey I bring a spare downtube clamp. Dont know if they break but don’t want to find out.
Its not ideal, but it doesn’t really bother me. Today I wore my new matching kit, and the material is super stretchy, so by the end of the ride it felt like the items in my pocket were hanging off my backside. If I tried to sprint, they were bouncing all over the place. This didn’t happen the first time I wore it, and it’s not too big. Thoughts? I’m gunna have to come up with a better solution. I like the mini saddle bags I see, but I don’t think I would be good at fitting that stuff in them.
Its not ideal, but it doesn’t really bother me. Today I wore my new matching kit, and the material is super stretchy, so by the end of the ride it felt like the items in my pocket were hanging off my backside. If I tried to sprint, they were bouncing all over the place. This didn’t happen the first time I wore it, and it’s not too big. Thoughts? I’m gunna have to come up with a better solution. I like the mini saddle bags I see, but I don’t think I would be good at fitting that stuff in them.
Personally, I put a mini pump/C02 with one cartridge/tube/tire levers/small bits into a drawstring bag and put it in my middle jersey pocket. It fits fine and does not stretch my kit. Snacks and folded up gilet (if necessary) in one side pocket, wallet/cell phone in the other side pocket. That works for me, but you should do what works best for you.
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So he’s legit? Have the BF troll detectives been notified? Have they issued an apology, because anybody even slightly different than their standards has just got to be a troll. SMFH
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#6028
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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Tough call. A mini saddlebag is reasonable. Some people use one of their bottle mounts to have a bottle-like storage compartment.
Personally, I put a mini pump/C02 with one cartridge/tube/tire levers/small bits into a drawstring bag and put it in my middle jersey pocket. It fits fine and does not stretch my kit. Snacks and folded up gilet (if necessary) in one side pocket, wallet/cell phone in the other side pocket. That works for me, but you should do what works best for you.
Personally, I put a mini pump/C02 with one cartridge/tube/tire levers/small bits into a drawstring bag and put it in my middle jersey pocket. It fits fine and does not stretch my kit. Snacks and folded up gilet (if necessary) in one side pocket, wallet/cell phone in the other side pocket. That works for me, but you should do what works best for you.
So I gave up on the clean look and went with clutter - which I have to move from bike to bike.
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He's definitely real, right down to the size and weight, the gymshorts and no shirt, the lack of a helmet, and the somewhat bleary affect. Not only that, a couple weeks back I stopped to talk to him a bit, and he proudly showed off the loop of brown twine he was using to pull his rear brake pad off the wheel, instead of loosening the mounting bolt and re-centering the calipers.
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For BMWs, it is Dakar Yellow.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-bmw-m-coupe-31/
I guess not as popular as others.. which makes it more desirable..
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-bmw-m-coupe-31/
I guess not as popular as others.. which makes it more desirable..
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So I have stopped using saddle bags. In my growing sense of vanity, I hate the way they look. So in my pockets I bring my phone, a tube, 2 tire levers, my mini tool and a protein bar. If I’m on the ritchey I bring a spare downtube clamp. Don’t know if they break but don’t want to find out.
Its not ideal, but it doesn’t really bother me. Today I wore my new matching kit, and the material is super stretchy, so by the end of the ride it felt like the items in my pocket were hanging off my backside. If I tried to sprint, they were bouncing all over the place. This didn’t happen the first time I wore it, and it’s not too big. Thoughts? I’m gunna have to come up with a better solution. I like the mini saddle bags I see, but I don’t think I would be good at fitting that stuff in them.
Its not ideal, but it doesn’t really bother me. Today I wore my new matching kit, and the material is super stretchy, so by the end of the ride it felt like the items in my pocket were hanging off my backside. If I tried to sprint, they were bouncing all over the place. This didn’t happen the first time I wore it, and it’s not too big. Thoughts? I’m gunna have to come up with a better solution. I like the mini saddle bags I see, but I don’t think I would be good at fitting that stuff in them.
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So I have stopped using saddle bags. In my growing sense of vanity, I hate the way they look. So in my pockets I bring my phone, a tube, 2 tire levers, my mini tool and a protein bar. If I’m on the ritchey I bring a spare downtube clamp. Don’t know if they break but don’t want to find out.
Its not ideal, but it doesn’t really bother me. Today I wore my new matching kit, and the material is super stretchy, so by the end of the ride it felt like the items in my pocket were hanging off my backside. If I tried to sprint, they were bouncing all over the place. This didn’t happen the first time I wore it, and it’s not too big. Thoughts? I’m gunna have to come up with a better solution. I like the mini saddle bags I see, but I don’t think I would be good at fitting that stuff in them.
Its not ideal, but it doesn’t really bother me. Today I wore my new matching kit, and the material is super stretchy, so by the end of the ride it felt like the items in my pocket were hanging off my backside. If I tried to sprint, they were bouncing all over the place. This didn’t happen the first time I wore it, and it’s not too big. Thoughts? I’m gunna have to come up with a better solution. I like the mini saddle bags I see, but I don’t think I would be good at fitting that stuff in them.
I use the smaller version of this now: https://www.orucase.com/products/sad...12984166416437 ( in the pic with the blue seat mast)
I fit a spare tube, tire lever, 2 16g CO2 cartridges, CO2 head, couple of allen wrenches, shop rag and cash with no problem. It tucks nicely under the saddle and is quite unobtrusive.
#6033
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For BMWs, it is Dakar Yellow.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-bmw-m-coupe-31/
I guess not as popular as others.. which makes it more desirable..
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-bmw-m-coupe-31/
I guess not as popular as others.. which makes it more desirable..
#6034
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For BMWs, it is Dakar Yellow.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-bmw-m-coupe-31/
I guess not as popular as others.. which makes it more desirable..
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-bmw-m-coupe-31/
I guess not as popular as others.. which makes it more desirable..
Mmmmmmm.....Hollandaise.....
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He's definitely real, right down to the size and weight, the gymshorts and no shirt, the lack of a helmet, and the somewhat bleary affect. Not only that, a couple weeks back I stopped to talk to him a bit, and he proudly showed off the loop of brown twine he was using to pull his rear brake pad off the wheel, instead of loosening the mounting bolt and re-centering the calipers.
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#6038
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Great fall weather today. Got out for a ride with a friend that's nursing himself back from a shattered collar bone. Very strong rider, but a couple months off of the bike has him in spring form, not early fall form. All the better for me, as I've got some good fatigue in the legs, anyway. We got detoured (a lot), got a little lost, and even got stuck behind a vehicle painting lane stripes... still a good day riding bikes.
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Great fall weather today. Got out for a ride with a friend that's nursing himself back from a shattered collar bone. Very strong rider, but a couple months off of the bike has him in spring form, not early fall form. All the better for me, as I've got some good fatigue in the legs, anyway. We got detoured (a lot), got a little lost, and even got stuck behind a vehicle painting lane stripes... still a good day riding bikes.
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"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
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#6041
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Great fall weather today. Got out for a ride with a friend that's nursing himself back from a shattered collar bone. Very strong rider, but a couple months off of the bike has him in spring form, not early fall form. All the better for me, as I've got some good fatigue in the legs, anyway. We got detoured (a lot), got a little lost, and even got stuck behind a vehicle painting lane stripes... still a good day riding bikes.
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So I have stopped using saddle bags. In my growing sense of vanity, I hate the way they look. So in my pockets I bring my phone, a tube, 2 tire levers, my mini tool and a protein bar. If I’m on the ritchey I bring a spare downtube clamp. Don’t know if they break but don’t want to find out.
Its not ideal, but it doesn’t really bother me. Today I wore my new matching kit, and the material is super stretchy, so by the end of the ride it felt like the items in my pocket were hanging off my backside. If I tried to sprint, they were bouncing all over the place. This didn’t happen the first time I wore it, and it’s not too big. Thoughts? I’m gunna have to come up with a better solution. I like the mini saddle bags I see, but I don’t think I would be good at fitting that stuff in them.
Its not ideal, but it doesn’t really bother me. Today I wore my new matching kit, and the material is super stretchy, so by the end of the ride it felt like the items in my pocket were hanging off my backside. If I tried to sprint, they were bouncing all over the place. This didn’t happen the first time I wore it, and it’s not too big. Thoughts? I’m gunna have to come up with a better solution. I like the mini saddle bags I see, but I don’t think I would be good at fitting that stuff in them.
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Don't like seat bags?
How about a fanny pack?
I'm not happy with my current seat bag either. But not unhappy enough to actually look for something else. Vanity is at the bottom of the list of criteria. That's just me.
I have the great good fortune of simply moving the entire seatpost from bike to bike.
How about a fanny pack?
I'm not happy with my current seat bag either. But not unhappy enough to actually look for something else. Vanity is at the bottom of the list of criteria. That's just me.
I have the great good fortune of simply moving the entire seatpost from bike to bike.
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It's raining.
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Ever get that craving for another cup of coffee, but you just don't have the time to go through all those shenanigans? You can savor that great flavor all the while you're getting things done around the shop. Just a little pinch between the cheek and gum. No need for spitting; just swallow that full, rich flavor.
With the new robusta regime, I'm drinking only the one cup, in the morning. Most days I don't get the craving, but occasionally I do. This is a habit I had back in my Ohio days, and Belize. Not much since.
With the new robusta regime, I'm drinking only the one cup, in the morning. Most days I don't get the craving, but occasionally I do. This is a habit I had back in my Ohio days, and Belize. Not much since.
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So we're riding up a shallow grade into a minor headwind and I'm bending my friend's ear about something and he starts getting wobbly and has to stop for a couple minutes. It was a little scary, he said he could see a bright spot as if he was looking at the sun. Eventually we got going again and he was fine.