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Bike-Rich

Ahh interesting, thanks guys, looks like I might avoid this then.

Priorities are being as robust as possible and not too fiddly to put up - only require 1 man size, don't want anything too big.

Will look at other mentioned suggestions now,

Bike-Rich

Hi all,

Looking for opinions if the Terra Nova Laser Competition 1 Tent is a good choice for 1 person camping?

Thanks,

Bike-Rich

Very helpful, thanks very much.

Bike-Rich

Thanks for replies guys.

mercalia wrote: the worst type are those that attach direct to the valve.

Is that not how the zefal pump works though which seems very popular?
I agree, in fact i've snapped a few presta valves this way. The bike I will be touring on is a 26" so schrader valve and max pressure around 60 - do you think I am best to get a good quality hand-pump with connecing hose and hopefully built-in gauge?

Bike-Rich

Thanks guys,

Weekender wrote:Would not be without my rackpack, only thing I carry in it is an uncompressed sleeping bag, every thing else is in the panniers.

Once the sleeping bag is in, is there much room for anything else?

Which pannier do you keep your tent in?

Is your Rack Pack held onto the rack by bungee/rope or is there a mounting system for this?

Thanks

Bike-Rich

Guys, a massive thanks for all help. This will be my first tour and very grateful for your useful inputs.

I have 2 front Ortlieb Roller Classic (total 25l), and 2 rear (total 80l) and a Ultimate 6 Plus Handlebar Bag (7l)

jamesgilbert wrote:Is this a camping checklist or a complete kit checklist? It it's the latter, there are a lot of things missing.

Yes complete kit list. The items mentioned were the only things I could think of off the top of my head, I realized there would be a ton of stuff missing, just wanted to get a foothold started and work from there.
I will start going through all the advice and update the original post (and keep updating once purchase made with product name).

Thank you.

Bike-Rich

Hello,

Got my bike sorted, rack, parts and 4 empty panniers so looking for camping gear and essentials to fill them with!

I've not got to the point of researching which models of equipment to look for yet, just want to plan what I need for starters and visualize which panniers to put things in.
I'll keep adding to this but at the moment shopping list reads:

Purchased:

Front Pannier: 2 x front Ortlieb Roller Classic (total 25l)
Rear Pannier: 2 x rear Ortlieb Roller Classic (total 40l)
Bar Bag: Ortlieb Ultimate 6 Plus Handlebar Bag (7l)

Possible Layout:

Rear pannier 1 = Sleeping equipment
Rear pannier 2 = Clothes
Top pack = Tent and there should be enough room for any wet items including wash equipment
Front pannier 1 = Bike maintenance
Front pannier 2 = Cooking equipment and food
Bar bag = maps, snacks, gadgets

Kit Required:

Tent +Mallet + Sleeping bag + Pillow + Sleeping Mat
10l bladder with showerhead / wash kit (soap + towel)
Lock
Spare clothes / shoes
Multi-fuel stove + Fuel canister + Lighter + Windshield
Cooking/eating pot + Mug + Cleaner
Fork, knife, spoon
Swiss Army / Leatherman
First aid kit

Clothes:

Maintenance:

Help me out guys

Bike-Rich

Hi all,

Great forum section!
I've got my bike and racks sorted. Next on list is camping gear and i'm sure I'll learn a lot from reading on here.

I've settled with Ortlieb front + rear panniers (+bar bag with map holder) but noticed there is also a 'top rack or rack pack' available that is designed to site above rear panniers on the upper flat part of rack. It seems most practical to keep on a tent in same place so all I would use bag for would be to put the tent in which seems a bit pointless.

Just wondered if anyone made this purchase and found it to be a useful addition?

Thanks

Bike-Rich

Very nice, thanks.

That would indeed make a perfect pump for pannier use, only thing it is missing is a gauge.
I like the use of the hose, I have schreder valves but still prefer this feature.

Bike-Rich

Sorry to bring this back up but on a 26" tourer where i'm aiming for around 55-60 psi - are these longer types of pumps required or do you think I could get away with something small enough to fit in panniers?

Bike-Rich

Great tips, thanks guys.

Bike-Rich

Many thanks,

What kind of scale do you stick to for exploring areas and what kind of scale for riding through please?

Bike-Rich

Hello!

Just getting my front bar bag sorted for a tour. I've decided on an Ortlieb with map add-on (27cm x 27cm) which leads me to me question - which physical maps are known for being bike friendly throughout Europe and beyond?

Thanks

Bike-Rich

Malaconotus wrote:
Frameset
Frame Surly Long Haul Trucker, 62cm, 26" Wheel, 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly double-butted, tig-welded steel.
Fork Surly Long Haul Trucker, 100% CroMoly, lugged and brazed. 1-1/8" threadless steer tube uncut
Drivetrain
Crankset Shimano Deore crankset Hollowtech II FC-M591-S, 44/32/22, silver
Bottom Bracket Shimano Deore Hollowtech II External Bearing, silver
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore FD-M591-6, Bottom-Pull, Conventional Swing, silver
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Shadow 9sp RD-M592, SGS, Long Cage, black
Cog or Cogset Shimano CS-HG-50-9 , 11-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32
Chain SRAM PC-951 , Silver, 114 links
Pedals Wellgo MG-1 Magnesium Platform, grey
Components
Headset Cane Creek S1 , 1-1/8" threadless. Black
Headset Spacers 1 x Problem Solvers Locking Spacer, 4 x BBB 10mm Alloy Spacer, 3 x BBB 5mm Alloy Spacer
Brakes Shimano Deore LX V-brake BR-T660, black/silver
Brake Levers Shimano Deore LX brake lever set BL-T660, silver
Shifters Shimano Deore 9-Speed Rapidfire Pods, SL-M590, black
Gear Routing Shimano SM-CS50 outer down tube cable stops
Stem FSA XC-190 Stem - 90mm 17 Deg Black 25.4mm
Handlebar FSA XC-270 Riser Bar - 25.4mm 600mm Black
Saddle Brooks B17 Imperial, Leather, black with stainless rivets
Seatpost FSA SL-280 Seatpost 2010 - 27.2mm 250mm 20mm Setback
Grips Ergon GC-3 Ergonomic with Integrated multi-position bar-ends
Clamp Surly stainless steel post clamp
Mudguards SKS Chromoplastic P65, Stainless hardware, with sekuclips.
Wheels
Rims Rigida Sputnik ERTRO 559, 19mm, Double Wall, Eyeletted, silver
Spokes Sapim Strong, 14g Straight Drive-Side Rear, Double-Butted NDS & Front
Front Hub Shimano LX , T660. 36h. Non-disc. 110mm O.L.D. Silver
Rear Hub Shimano LX , T660. 36h. Non-disc. 135mm O.L.D. Silver
Build Handbuilt by Spa Cycles
Front Tyre Schwalbe Marathon XR, 50-559, 26x2.0, Wired Bead
Rear Tyre Schwalbe Marathon HS368, 42-559, 26x1.75, Wired Bead
Tubes Specialized 26x1.5/2.25

Well done one the build, that's a big frame - how tall are you?

I see you have used 26" wheels, are there any implications of doing this on a frame designed for 700c?

Thanks,

Bike-Rich

That's cleared it up, very detailed and useful reply - many thanks Conrad.

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