Badly packed in the rear panniers is a sleeping bag and liner, MSR Zoid 2 tent, poles and pegs, a Thermarest and a Trangia stove and there's still some room. As you imagine the bike is quite a lot heavier, but other than a little extra effort riding out of the driveway the bike feels no different. I was even more surprised when I could still do a lap of the front yard without a dab. Even on a mountain bike that is not so easy.
Well packed!
Can't wait to get it touring is Tassie.
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Looks great! Will it break an iPod if you run over one fully laden? :-)
That's a challenge I can't refuse. First time the bike is fully loaded I'll give it a shot!
Will the iPod survive less weight but a smaller contact patch? More to follow......
Mark, Jonny told me that you emailed him talking about how you maaaaybe wanted a kickstand, even though you guys think they're like, soooo super lame, but and I thought I should point this out to you
http://www.click-stand.com/
hee! Funny, no? I laugh and yet, as someone who only carries rear panniers which screws up the balance of my bike which makes me CRAZY when I try to park that shit, I KINDA WANT ONE?????? Do you think I should surprise Jonny and just get one and bring it on our next tour? The look of horror would be so super amazing.
That's hilarious, a bike stick. Now you know what to get Jon for Christmas :)
You could use that as a pole for a tarp-tent too. Hmmmmm........*thinks*.
Oh SUCH a good gift idea for the man who has every(bike)thing!
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