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Offline pickupel

Advice on lightweight touring / bikepacking
« on: December 05, 2013, 05:39:37 pm »
Hey Guys,

When I rode part of the Northern Tier this June I got a lot of comments from other tourists on my lightweight set up, using frame bags rather than a rack and panniers. In August I used a similar set up in the unsupported Transcontinental Race. I finally got around to writing up a review of my set up and posted it on my website (here: http://bit.ly/18EPplJ). I thought I'd share it here in case it's of interest to anyone considering ultralight unsupported touring.

Happy trails,

Ed

Offline mdxix

Re: Advice on lightweight touring / bikepacking
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2013, 10:06:37 pm »
What fork mount are you using for the front light?

Offline pickupel

Re: Advice on lightweight touring / bikepacking
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2013, 05:51:37 am »
Hi,

The front light is a Supernova E3 dynamo powered light. It uses it's own 'multimount' which attaches to the fork in the same location as a front brake caliper. More info on the light / dynamo systems here: http://bit.ly/184eVwP

Hope that helps,

Ed

Offline SaemiVald

Re: Advice on lightweight touring / bikepacking
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2016, 10:13:45 am »
Hi Ed,

Just joined the forum and stumbled upon your post and subsequently your blog. I am planning an ultralight TransAmerica trip myself so your blog posts were very helpful.
Good luck in your races!