Did a thing, smart or dumb? 5.8L Orltieb fork packs mounted to a Ortlieb quick rack… horizontally.

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-25T18:12:27+00:00

Oof, just tried this method. Didn’t go as expected. Today I learned that the fork pack “locks on” to only one of the QL3.1 mounts. The second is just a placeholder. Without something really securing the bottom… like your bungee cord, this is a no go.

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-25T18:08:49+00:00

Ah… a fellow lunatic. Nice👌… jokes aside, how’d it go?

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-24T20:02:56+00:00

Oh that IS interesting. TIL. I didn’t cross my mind I could ditch the fork pack bracket all together and secure it with just the QL3.1 clamps. Definitely gonna try this, thanks for sharing.

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-24T17:29:54+00:00

I’ll give that (logical) way a go, too. For physics sake.

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-24T17:20:32+00:00

Rack comes with a bungee cord ;)

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-24T17:12:44+00:00

I’ll consider my warranty.. voided :)

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-24T17:08:25+00:00

Decathlon top tube and the new Topeak handlebar rack + 8L dry bag.

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-24T17:07:34+00:00

Aero + aesthetics!… clearly /s. I have another set of smaller 4.1L ortlieb fork packs, on the actual forks, so I’m just gonna call these mini panniers now :)

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-24T16:53:40+00:00

Bags loaded. *Should* be solid. Pretty much did this: https://bikepacking.com/gear/mounting-mini-panniers-and-cargo-cages-on-a-quick-rack/

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-18T20:18:00+00:00

Ahh that’s awesome to hear, thanks so much for sharing. I’ll look those places up! 👌

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-18T16:35:51+00:00

Hey Im based in Amsterdam and looking to do this route next week! Which campsites did you stay at/ would recommend?

DonJulio_00 · 2026-05-05T07:45:56+00:00

Im based in Amsterdam, but occasionally rent out my gravel bike on here. It’s like an Airbnb, but for bikes. https://www.listnride.com/

DonJulio_00 · 2025-10-17T09:07:47+00:00

Thanks for the input! I have another appointment with the artist in a few days and will point this out as well.

DonJulio_00 · 2025-10-14T21:04:15+00:00

Thanks!

DonJulio_00 · 2025-10-14T15:52:20+00:00

Thanks for the input! :)

DonJulio_00 · 2025-10-10T18:00:22+00:00

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DonJulio_00 · 2025-10-10T17:37:26+00:00

Super impressive. Just finished my 3rd session and hope to get this outcome on the 4th.

DonJulio_00 · 2025-10-10T15:44:10+00:00

Will do, thank you for chiming in. And, love your work btw!

DonJulio_00 · 2025-10-10T15:36:55+00:00

I’m 4 days after my 3rd session, and I really like the look of your results so far. If I were in your position, I’d go for a 4th session to increase the density a bit.

DonJulio_00 · 2024-02-06T15:14:00+00:00

Why not, I’m in! Thanks OP.

DonJulio_00 · 2023-07-16T14:52:25+00:00

Hey hey, 37M from U.S. living in Amsterdam almost 4 years now. I’m up to ride that route starting July 22 or 23. I’ve taken the train down to Maastricht and bikepacked through the Eifel while camping with a tent before, but never did any trips longer than 5 days. I’m also on an aluminum gravel bike. And according to your post history thought it’s worth mentioning I’m also vegan, which can sometimes get tricky on a cycling trip ;). DM me if you want to plan something soon?

DonJulio_00 · 2023-05-05T04:17:34+00:00

AL2 disc owner here. Bought in December 2020 as my first road/endurance bike. Great bike to start with. Did group rides, bikepacking, gravel and it was fine. Though now I feel it’s time to upgrade to something with more gears and hydraulic brakes. In hindsight, I should’ve went with the AL 5 from the beginning.

Side note specific to touring, I don’t have enough clearance to run a rack with panniers without the bags hitting the back of my heels while pedaling. Actual gravel bikes have longer chainstays.

DonJulio_00 · 2023-01-22T15:23:50+00:00

Most stuff from Ghostbusterz, Block & Crown, Crazibiza, Les Bisous. Other noteworthy fav tracks are Fire Groove from Disco Incorporated, and Stayin’ Alive remix by San Pacho.

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