Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Been using an Ironweed for at least 5 or 6 years. They're cheap compared to others. Also have a tendency to collapse in on themselves so you have to be careful with the plastic liners (which are replaceable). Carry a lot and are tough. They're cheap comparatively. I know I said that but I'm alwa

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Hi Mike, is that really a 29 x 2.25 vittoria mezcal in your bmc cross frame? And does one fit I'm the rear as well? Thanks On Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 8:18:40 AM UTC-8, Mike Williams wrote: > Maybe go: 1)framebag/ half- framebag/ 2) compact rear saddlebag 3) front > rack+basket + bag

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Andy from Pitt said, in agreement with DP: Some things need to be heavy duty from the get go, just as you say. Saving > a few ounces can have an exceptional cost. > I wholeheartedly agree that a few ounces of savings isn't really worth the possibility of failure, and I simultaneously have experien

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar for bikepacking

*Hi Jon, I will look into the Rawland demiporteur rack and surly petite porterhouse bag. I checked out the photos of fully loaded bike and it really helps. Are those your bikes? Thanks a lot.* Yes, both photos are my Salsa Marrakesh bike. I got the Rawland rack earlier this year, and use

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Hi Shojie, I forgot that V brake option. Its something I can check and consider. Thanks for the suggestion. Hi Tim, I forgot that Tektro brake cable hanger at Riv’s site. Its definitely another option so I can retain my Shimano CX50 brakes in the front. I have bookmarked bag sellers you ment

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Hi Jay, Thanks for the feedback. I think I have been watching too many bikepacking videos from youtube :-) It gave me the impression that bikepacking bags are necessary for that trail. Regards, Ed On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 8:33 PM, Jay Connolly wrote: > Ground clearance will not be an issue on th

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Patrick I've enjoyed alot of things you've shared over the years but this; "Framebags do force the use of ultralight gear because they do not carry much. You will get all four seasons, sometimes within an hour, on the trail. Ultralight gear is wimpy. It will fail, and in circumstances less than

Re: [RBW] Re: Hunqapillar for bikepacking

Or you could change the brake hanger to a fork-crown mounted one . That should keep the cable and front bag from interfering. With a Hunq, I'd recommend a small front rack like the Nitto M12