Upcycled Bicycle Panniers DIY

Re:Upcycled Bicycle Panniers DIY by ska on Thursday September 28, 2023 @04:56PM (#37695721)

If you are really loading up a bit, cross-section is pretty much impossible to avoid. The trick is to get comfortable with going a snails pace into a headwind, and enjoy the free ride with a tailwind...

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Re:Upcycled Bicycle Panniers DIY by jmspring on Thursday September 28, 2023 @07:12PM (#37697182)

Loaded touring really is about taking in the sights around you. You aren't moving fast.

One thing I would add, if carrying any substantial load, make ure you understand how your bike handles it. Your normal road bike isn't necessarily built to carry the rider plus extra weight/etc around the wheels.

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Re:Upcycled Bicycle Panniers DIY by uoaei on Friday September 29, 2023 @07:39AM (#37702247)

My favorite parts of touring are the descents. Heavy bike go zoom. I take in the sights I just take in more of them in less time. Of course stopping when it makes sense.

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Re:Upcycled Bicycle Panniers DIY by ska on Friday September 29, 2023 @10:20AM (#37704691)

Agreed. Part of it is geometry too - especially if you have front bags.

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