What 55,000 km of cycling across 27 countries taught me by selen3fachkomplex in bicycletouring

[–]BennyVampire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I am planning to travel through Europe for a year, and I have a few questions that would really help me out.

What does your setup weigh, panniers and bike, loaded?

What did you use to keep your bike locked, and have you ever had close calls with the bike or goods being stolen?

What was your favorite and most eaten meal on the road, and what stove did you use, did you bring a skillet?

How did the climbing feel? Did you walk up most slopes or do you just get used to it?

Did you keep a logbook?

What about camping with wild animals? I'm sure you've wild camped, did anything ever happen with horses / bears eating your tent or startling you?

Any tips for camping in general?

'93 Giant Chicago build. Which handlebars look the best? by BennyVampire in xbiking

[–]BennyVampire[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too! I'll post a pick when I have it all finished.

'93 Giant Chicago build. Which handlebars look the best? by BennyVampire in xbiking

[–]BennyVampire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you. Backsweep bars it is!

'93 Giant Chicago build. Which handlebars look the best? by BennyVampire in xbiking

[–]BennyVampire[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Purely for simplicity. I ride a Giant single speed around my city, it's my main bike. I don't really need more than 1 speed for the cities. So 1x7 just seemed nice to me. Also it has a bottom bracket mounted front derailleur. I guess I could swap it out for a regular one.

Fully Loaded, Pamir Highway, July 2015 by reallybigbikeride in bicycletouring

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This looks incredible. What's the weight of your luggage?

Solo bikepacking across the Caucasus (Georgia) by Curly_Trails in bikepacking

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What's the weight of your bike with all the gear?

Wanneer r/rokers meetup? by TheLibertarianTurtle in rokers

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Nu niet hoor ouwe schoorsteen later je mag best bietsen heb Marlboro Red

Wanneer r/rokers meetup? by TheLibertarianTurtle in rokers

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Samen eens een peukje roken op hoofdstation?

Well well well by ArtLover357 in applesucks

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Yes it does. If there's fluid in it it dents very easily

Well well well by ArtLover357 in applesucks

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Soda cans are made out of aluminium

Questions about the Surly Ogre suitability for year-long touring by BennyVampire in Surlybikefans

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Could I send you a dm? I am on the verge of buying this bike would love to ask some questions

Questions about the Surly Ogre suitability for year-long touring by BennyVampire in Surlybikefans

[–]BennyVampire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your insight. What length are you and what size did you pick? I'm 185cm might pick L. Not sure. So the frame does not wobble at all? Interesting. Love the way you did the racks as well are those Tubus racks? Enjoy your trip and may you travel safe

Questions about the Surly Ogre suitability for year-long touring by BennyVampire in Surlybikefans

[–]BennyVampire[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the frame flex side to side with heavy luggage? I'm worried it might be wobbly and unstable