BOB trailer and Giant Anthem 29er full suss for Great Divide- suitable?!

[Chris Swift]

I'm hoping to do the Great Divide in 2 years time. I have a full suss Giant Anthem which I love and has been largely trouble free. I recently bought a 2nd hand BOB Ibex trailer- the one with the suspension with a view to using it on this long distance ride. I tried it in Scotland last week on off road tracks. It went fine but it seems puts a lot of lateral pressure on the rear wheel and rear suspension bearings. Would it last for 2700 plus mile of tracks?! I would need a different bike if I'm going to use panniers. Can anyone help? Thanks Chris from the UK 

[RonK]

Surely bikepacking bags would be the best option for that bike.

[Chris Swift]

There are no mounts for panniers and full suss so rather limited for bike bags. Or do you have a web site you can recommend? Thanks Chris

[Iowagriz]

Chris - look at the bikepacking bags (not panniers).  Revelate Designs, Porcelain Rocket and J-Packs are three small companies that make them.  You'd likely need custom for the frame bag, but seatbag and handlebar roll would handle a good portion of your gear.

bikepackersmagazine.com and pedalingnowhere.com are also two sources that will help you understand what RonK is suggesting (and I agree).  Much lighter and easier to handle than the Bob Trailer.

[RonK]

You will find this site quite informative.

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