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How are the ortliebs ejecting?

Hard to tell when riding, quite possibly user error but hasn't happened on other racks for 000's miles. Seeing as I need another set, the Tailfins do look more secure with zero rattle.

Your favourite iOS games with controller support, no IAP crap and work offline?
Have just got Dead Cells and Rush Rally Origins.

edit: answering my own questions, added..

Hyper Lighter Drifter (top down retro)
Death Road to Canada, top down retro zombie survival (+ local coop with controllers)

..and short listed..
Endling
Trigonarium (+ local coop with controllers)
Badland (+ local coop with controllers)
Cat Quest II (+ local coop with controllers)

Tailfin influencer spotted not using the aeropack... looks like a bespoke dyneema bag with top entry, might be exactly what @snoops is looking for..

More at https://bikepacking.com/plog/the-divide-film-lachlan-morton/

edit: it's somewhere in this 20 minute video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPnYbp7DMjI

Prototype Carbon AeroPack, looks very proprietary.

Need a second set of mini panniers for the house hold.

Pretty happy with Ortlieb gravels but they have been ejecting from a new rack that doesn't work as well with the 2 lower clips... probably also some user error.

It has got me looking for extra security for mtb-ing with bags.
Tailfin 10L have (what looks like) a very secure clamp, the " X Clamp".

https://www.tailfin.cc/product/pannier-trunk-bags/mini-panniers/mini-panniers/?v=79cba1185463

Anything out there for mtb-ing that I've missed?
The boutique bags that would get me on the radavist are $$$$ and rely on voile straps, secure but hassle.

boring photos need their own thread, much enjoyed.

Can't imagine using over-ear on the trainer. I'd go with any in-ear headphones that you can put foam tips on. Am using Shure 215 which are also not sold as sport/water resistant but a headband and towel keeps them dry. Paired with Comply foam tips and the trainer noise is nothing more than a minor hummmm.

More affordable dual sided SPD PM coming soon.

https://cycling.favero.com/it/shop/assioma-pro-mx-2-preserie

Can we get a thread title update to... Bikepacking - a viable alternative to swinging saddle bags?

Racks were one of the most popular things in bikepacking in 2023 afterall..
https://bikepacking.com/plog/top-12-articles-of-2023/

That said, the bib shorts are truly the most comfortable and practical bib shorts I've owned.

After ordering the beanie, ended up gifting the bibs too and first impressions are very good. Thanks again for sharing.

Bulk buy a lot of stuff from https://www.buywholefoodsonline.co.uk/nutritional-yeast-flakes-with-b12.html

Didn't realise these were so light. Have one in the shed that I should probably use more often.

Re-reading, they are bending the truth a little.. call it 600-650g for sake of comparision with Tailfin..

Mini Pannier Rack is strong and lightweight (around 560 grams without hardware)

So the game is: beat this price and weight with same functionality using non-proprietary parts…

Caveats, this is very US focused kit but that's what I picked up (not in the picture above). Can certainly go lighter with other dry bags and doesn't meet the same functionality criteria.

Tumbleweed Mini rack (560g/£115), or the T (500g)
ROK straps, (30g/£15)
Rogue Panda Gila Dry bag, (160g/£40)
IKEA Cutting board, (20g, £1)

TOTAL: 770g / £171

The alloy tailfin with top bag is £380 and over a kilo depending on config. Don't think it works with a dropper either.

You could probably get a Tubus rack (600g) and Ortlieb RC Trunk Bag (800g) reasonably close in weight and at a much lower in price.

In the end I resorted to the dry bag/Voile thing and used a cut up Ass Saver as a base like this (the saddle rail bit clips to the rack struts)..

Excellent, I did exactly the same with an IKEA flexible cutting board and some zip ties, total cost under £1.

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/finfoerdela-bendable-chopping-board-green-bright-green-40559680/

Can't find any pictures but you can see a tiny bit of turquoise under the front of the drybag, shown also with ROK straps.

What Voile straps are those on top pic? Are they rack-specific straps? They would be neat

See also ROK straps.. (I use the commuter, 12mm width)
https://rokstraps.com/pages/rok-moto

Can anyone tell me their experience with the lightweight zoa insulated.. what sort of temperatures are you riding this in?

https://www.albioncycling.com/products/mens-zoa-lightweight-insulated-jacket-black?Size=S

edit: out of stock.. but still would like to hear about operating temps.

Plenty of Wera on ebay going cheap in santa packaging, follow a few and wait for offers..

Perfect, thanks!

What am I mising... shipping, tipping and carrying across borders seems a lot of effort for a ~£30 allen key set?!

lol

+1

Saw one of the new trucks on a lorry (in the US) surrounded by other tesla, forget the name but might as well save time and just call it the edgelord. gopping.

Tool draws on wheels, what brands to start looking at? Going against the theme of the thread, mid-range/good value please.

Thanks, needed some new SPDs

https://www.wiggle.com/p/3t-superghiaia-ltd-gravel-handlebar-31-8mm

They are a bargain but don't have a suitable bike for them

A few more that popped and had to add one with bikes in.

Wadi rum is absolutely stunning, the barren landscape at the top of the Iseran is pretty special too.

Trying to maintain a reasonable top end (smaller chainring with the 10t) for any road descents but you are right, slapping on a 34 or 36 and calling it a day will get the job done… and thinking about it, I’ll be on a mtb with a 32x10 top end.