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Advice for a heavier load
I'll be making this journey next Thursday, carrying clothes for five
days, camera and so on in my panniers: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...dre%C3%B1a+spa in&daddr=llanez&mra=cc&dirflg=h&sll=43.399645,-3.62113&sspn=0.232738,0.3 06244&ie=UTF8&ll=43.39956,-3.632355&spn=0.232738,0.306244&t=p&z=12 Firstly, should I change my usual 23mm tyres for something heavier? Secondly, I'd like to replace my falling-to-bits commuting pannier with a pair of larger and more waterproof bags. These look OK: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14322 http://wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.as...0033204&N=d h b%20Marsden%20Rear%20Panniers Any suggestions or recommendations? In normal daily use, I carry my lunch and a clean shirt to work. Daniele |
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D.M. Procida wrote:
I'll be making this journey next Thursday, carrying clothes for five days, camera and so on in my panniers: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...dre%C3%B1a+spa in&daddr=llanez&mra=cc&dirflg=h&sll=43.399645,-3.62113&sspn=0.232738,0.3 06244&ie=UTF8&ll=43.39956,-3.632355&spn=0.232738,0.306244&t=p&z=12 Firstly, should I change my usual 23mm tyres for something heavier? I don't know the roads in question, but I reckon 25 or 28mm tyres are more sensible for general cycling anyway. Ultimately, you will be limited by what can fit in your frame or mudguards, and it's a good idea to allow a bit of wobble room in case the wheel ever goes slightly out of true. ~PB |
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D.M. Procida wrote:
I'll be making this journey next Thursday, carrying clothes for five days, camera and so on in my panniers: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl...dre%C3%B1a+spa in&daddr=llanez&mra=cc&dirflg=h&sll=43.399645,-3.62113&sspn=0.232738,0.3 06244&ie=UTF8&ll=43.39956,-3.632355&spn=0.232738,0.306244&t=p&z=12 Firstly, should I change my usual 23mm tyres for something heavier? I would, but mileage varies and I wouldn't typically ride on anything less than 28 anyway. You've still got a week to get a tour in with the heavy load and try it on the 23s and see how it goes. Secondly, I'd like to replace my falling-to-bits commuting pannier with a pair of larger and more waterproof bags. These look OK: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14322 Ho hum. For another tenner you can have a pair of Ortliebs which are widely regarded as being as good as you can get. http://wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.as...0033204&N=d h b%20Marsden%20Rear%20Panniers Those are a bit cheaper which would make sense if you don't plan on using them very often. But if you are going to get extended use I've yet to come across someone who's miffed they bought Ortliebs. Any suggestions or recommendations? Wot Rob Sez concerning some of the load up front: it's a good idea. Even if you get fully waterproof panniers don't forget that if you put something wet (like a post-storm raincoat) inside then the contents will still get wet, so get some liners in any case. Binliners are widely used but frankly ****e as they tear too easy, rubble sacks (from B&Q etc.) are miles better and are still only pennies. Pete. -- Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/ |
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D.M. Procida writtificated
Firstly, should I change my usual 23mm tyres for something heavier? Assuming you're sticking to tarmac, 23mm have two disadvantages. They are uncomfortable and prone to pinch flats should you reduce the pressure. If you're doing less than 20ish mph then a wide tyre run at a high pressure would be more comfortable and more efficient than a 23 or 25mm tyre. That said, I've toured on 23mm with 30kg of luggage and 80kg of me without problems, it's just that when touring you don't want to feel every single chip of tarmac you pass over |
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On Thu, 08 May 2008 14:35:57 +0100, Peter Clinch
wrote: Ho hum. For another tenner you can have a pair of Ortliebs which are widely regarded as being as good as you can get. That's also what I'd recommend. [---] But if you are going to get extended use I've yet to come across someone who's miffed they bought Ortliebs. Mine get used two to three times a year on long-distance tours. But every week carrying loads of shopping. And they're as water-tight as the proverbial duck's a***. |
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Quoting Andrew Price :
[ortliebs] Mine get used two to three times a year on long-distance tours. But every week carrying loads of shopping. And they're as water-tight as the proverbial duck's a***. My left one isn't, it's got a 3mm hole in the bottom. They don't last _forever_... -- David Damerell Distortion Field! Today is Second Tuesday, May. |
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David Damerell of Linux Unlimited wrote:
Quoting Andrew Price : [ortliebs] Mine get used two to three times a year on long-distance tours. But every week carrying loads of shopping. And they're as water-tight as the proverbial duck's a***. My left one isn't, it's got a 3mm hole in the bottom. They don't last _forever_... How long is your not forever? I bought a pair of Ortliebs for a six month tour in 1995, where they proved their complete watertightness by withstanding tropical downpours. I still have one of that pair in daily use for commuting to work and gets packed to the top for the weekly shop, and it does not have any holes in. It's badly faded in colour but is still waterproof. -- Steph Peters Chorlton Wanderers Cycling Group Monthly slow and easy rides from South Manchester http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/cycling/chwan.htm |
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On 14 May, 23:40, Steph Peters
wrote: David Damerell of Linux Unlimited wrote: Quoting Andrew Price : [ortliebs] Mine get used two to three times a year on long-distance tours. But every week carrying loads of shopping. And they're as water-tight as the proverbial duck's a***. My left one isn't, it's got a 3mm hole in the bottom. They don't last _forever_... How long is your not forever? I bought a pair of Ortliebs for a six month tour in 1995, where they proved their complete watertightness by withstanding tropical downpours. I still have one of that pair in daily use for commuting to work and gets packed to the top for the weekly shop, and it does not have any holes in. It's badly faded in colour but is still waterproof. I've (more or less) trashed two pairs of Ortliebs in just a few months. To be fair, I'm carting a lorry-load of tools around in them, and where a chisel has gone through the end it's not really Ortlieb's fault, but I'm a bit disappointed in the fact that the welds are splitting at the corners. Given the loads, I think it's a toss-up whether the abraded holes are fair wear and tear or not too - certainly they haven't proved as robust as I had hoped. Still, it's doubtful whether any other brand would be any better: having said that, I see the treatment I'm giving them as heavy use rather than getting anywhere near abuse. Suppose I should really see what the shop says about warranty ... John |
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Steph Peters wrote:
How long is your not forever? I bought a pair of Ortliebs for a six month tour in 1995, where they proved their complete watertightness by withstanding tropical downpours. 13 years is good, but it's quite a long way short of forever! However, I doubt that you'll get significantly tougher than Ortliebs, and they remain a benchmark for ease of mounting/dismounting and general user-friendliness. Pete. -- Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/ |
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