The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread Vol 2
Discussion
cml24 said:
What racks are people fitting paniers to?
I'm looking at commuting further by bike and can't store anything at work as i used to, so will have to bring outfit change and towel etc every day.
Don't get one of those ones that attach to your seat tube. I made that mistake a few years ago.I'm looking at commuting further by bike and can't store anything at work as i used to, so will have to bring outfit change and towel etc every day.
Any tack should be perfectly fine. Mine was £25 from Amazon. Light, solid, does the job. Taken my stuff many miles.
cml24 said:
What racks are people fitting paniers to?
I'm looking at commuting further by bike and can't store anything at work as i used to, so will have to bring outfit change and towel etc every day.
Depends what you want...I'm looking at commuting further by bike and can't store anything at work as i used to, so will have to bring outfit change and towel etc every day.
Any rack will do for normal panniers. Topeak seem to do a decent range of options.
However, if you want the best option available, check out tailfin...
cml24 said:
What racks are people fitting paniers to?
I'm looking at commuting further by bike and can't store anything at work as i used to, so will have to bring outfit change and towel etc every day.
I like Tortec racks because they're very lightweight. We have a Velocity on one bike and mine is a Supertour.I'm looking at commuting further by bike and can't store anything at work as i used to, so will have to bring outfit change and towel etc every day.
cml24 said:
What racks are people fitting paniers to?
I'm looking at commuting further by bike and can't store anything at work as i used to, so will have to bring outfit change and towel etc every day.
I've got an Axiom Journey unifit. Started on a rim brake frame that didn't have any rack mount, so used the long arm you see in the photo's to mount behind the brake calliper. It's now on a Dolan disc frame which does have rack mounts.I'm looking at commuting further by bike and can't store anything at work as i used to, so will have to bring outfit change and towel etc every day.
https://www.axiomgear.com/products/racks/journey-u...
louiebaby said:
louiebaby said:
The Oakley is sized as up to 60, whereas the Planet X is up to 62. I measured my head at 60.5, so should be OK. Probably.
Narrator said:
It was not.
Ironically it would appear that whilst I have a relatively normal sized head, it's already quite aero. It's tight at the front and back of my head, and loose enough on the sides.
Anyone in Devon need a TT helmet, to save me having to deal with Planet X returns?
Kes Arevo said:
Mars said:
I like Tortec racks because they're very lightweight. We have a Velocity on one bike and mine is a Supertour.
Mine is the Tortec Transalp. Very surprised when it arrived and was in my hand. Very light.
They add nothing to the overall weight of the bike... but when I fill the panniers, I guess I'll feel it then.I chose the Supertour for the flat top. I thought it might come in handy one day. If nothing else, I can bungy a tent to it.
Clever locking mech on the Ortliebs.
loskie said:
I like how they claim it isn't compatible with bikes with disc brakes. Tortec makes the same claim about mine but I have a load of those little plastic spacers that come with TV brackets - one of those between the frame and the rack mounting point each side and it is a disc brake compatible rack.oops my apologies. I'm lying
It was this one I bought but paid about £35 from Amazon
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-super-tourist-dx-f...
The bike with the panniers on is conventional brakes the blue Giant disc brakes. Both have the disc version fitted
It was this one I bought but paid about £35 from Amazon
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-super-tourist-dx-f...
The bike with the panniers on is conventional brakes the blue Giant disc brakes. Both have the disc version fitted
Edited by loskie on Tuesday 8th June 21:51
Mars said:
I like how they claim it isn't compatible with bikes with disc brakes. Tortec makes the same claim about mine but I have a load of those little plastic spacers that come with TV brackets - one of those between the frame and the rack mounting point each side and it is a disc brake compatible rack.
I think it depends on how the disk brake is mounted? As they sell two versions and if your disc brakes are not abstracted then you can use either?Matt_N said:
Anyone bought stuff from Rule28? Quite like one of their jerseys and just wondering what the quality and fit is like?
I’m probably a large by their height and weight chart but I’d rather it be race fit.
I've seen someone wearing their new skinsuit with bat wings for added speed.I’m probably a large by their height and weight chart but I’d rather it be race fit.
Matt_N said:
Master Bean said:
I've seen someone wearing their new skinsuit with bat wings for added speed.
yeh I’ve seen that and the price!https://www.rule28.com/collections/skinsuits/produ...
So not had the bike long (2/3 months) and already been hit by the buying bug.
Items purchased.
Sram X01 shifter and derailer.
Deore 6120 brake levers , Deore 4 pot caliper on front , 2 pot on back.
New SLX Rotors.
New Deathgrip Purple grips.
New PA 03A Pedals in purple (awaiting delivery)
New tool box .
New bike stand.
Brake bleeding kit.
What you guys think of the bike , I'm well chuffed and learning how to fit the bits is fun
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Items purchased.
Sram X01 shifter and derailer.
Deore 6120 brake levers , Deore 4 pot caliper on front , 2 pot on back.
New SLX Rotors.
New Deathgrip Purple grips.
New PA 03A Pedals in purple (awaiting delivery)
New tool box .
New bike stand.
Brake bleeding kit.
What you guys think of the bike , I'm well chuffed and learning how to fit the bits is fun
.
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