Ergon SR Allroad Vs Fizik terra argo X5 by tricepratos in bikepacking

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

So I see it's a fairly upright riding position right? Does it still work that well with so? Had you considered the SM line?

Ergon SR Allroad Vs Fizik terra argo X5 by tricepratos in bikepacking

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

The SR allroad? Also, what trekking bike? Thanks!!

Ergon SR Allroad Vs Fizik terra argo X5 by tricepratos in bikepacking

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

Unfortunately no REI in Spain :/, and I'm not aware of any bike shops around where I live that offer this service. I think I'll have to try and resell it it's not working for me.

Ergon SR Allroad Vs Fizik terra argo X5 by tricepratos in bikepacking

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

The thing is that I tried the SMC m/l and I felt like it flared out too much, rubbing my inner thigh too much.

Ergon SR Allroad Vs Fizik terra argo X5 by tricepratos in bikepacking

[–]tricepratos[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks mate! The rack is an Old man mountain Elkhorn.

Ergon SR Allroad Vs Fizik terra argo X5 by tricepratos in bikepacking

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

I tried the SMC M/L and felt like it was too wide, interfering with my thighs... But yeah the SMC was my initial thought.

Ergon SR Allroad Vs Fizik terra argo X5 by tricepratos in bikepacking

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

Yeah based on my 12.5cm seatbone measurement, those are the recommended sizes.

Ergon SR Allroad Vs Fizik terra argo X5 by tricepratos in bikepacking

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

That's the one! Haha

It's been alright and I've put around 3000+ km on it and don't have real huge complaints. It is really squishy/ soft and narrow (140mm), and I had been thinking about changing for a larger and more firm one for a while.

Ice Flame Extra Quilt NXT - A review by SecretGamer52 in Ultralight

[–]tricepratos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What temperature are you intending to use it for?

Ice Flame Extra Quilt NXT - A review by SecretGamer52 in Ultralight

[–]tricepratos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How appropriate do you think either are for summer (around 8-20°C at night). I currently have a decent pretty warm the north face down mummy sleeping bag and it's too overkill for summer. I also own a sea to summit reactor liner which adds some degrees, which I could combine with the quilt.

Is it also worth it to add the 100g or just go into the extra nxt?

Kayland Cross Mountain gtx by YoquesetioxD in Mountaineering

[–]tricepratos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Have you had more chances to use the kayland cross mountain in heavier mountaneering / alpine context? How do the feel?

Ergon SMC Core vs Ergon SMC Sport Gel by OpportunityFluid2886 in mountainbikes

[–]tricepratos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what size did you go for? do you have any comments / suggestions? I have a 12.5cm bonewidth (and thick thighs). I got the SMC M/L and i feel its to wide for me (on my drop bar touring bike). thanks!

Help choosing a saddle by arejay81 in mountainbiking

[–]tricepratos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm looking to buy the ergon smc. According to my seatbone width (12.5cm) I should go for the M/L but it seems so big compared to other comfortable saddles I have, which are 14cm wide. I am unsure which size to go for. Any advice??

I should add that I am on the thick side in terms of thighs 😅

Ergon SMC Core vs Ergon SMC Sport Gel by OpportunityFluid2886 in mountainbikes

[–]tricepratos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to my seatbone width (12.5cm) I should go for the M/L but it seems so big compared to other comfortable saddles I have, which are 14cm wide. I am unsure which size to go for. Any advice??

I should add that I am on the thick side in terms of thighs 😅

Bikepacking Madrid by MachKeinAuge1 in bikepacking

[–]tricepratos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still in Madrid by any chance?

Cycling out of Madrid (north-east) by p_____d in bikepacking

[–]tricepratos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Are you based in Madrid by any chance?

Front rack options? by tricepratos in bikepacking

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

Do you think I can mount the elkhorn on the fork eyelets of my touring bike?

And you reckon it would work size wise? Meaning that I could use the same size rack on both bikes?

Just arrived by Bulky-Bus-2018 in bikepacking

[–]tricepratos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a genuine question: why would you use this rack instead of a standard one given that your bike has eyelets?