Sounds like a rackpack would be ideal. That's what I use for multi-day events (LEL, PBP, LEJoG's, etc) and it's perfect. Not large enough to encourage over-packing but will accommodate all the essentials. Reasonably aero compared to panniers and has a handy shoulder strap.
Are those beam racks that fasten to the seatpost any good ? They look like a good idea, but the engineer in me is saying that they'll wobble and possibly swing side to side.
Travel light, you won't regret it: bikes are such less fun to ride when they're laden down!
Sounds like a rackpack would be ideal. That's what I use for multi-day events (LEL, PBP, LEJoG's, etc) and it's perfect. Not large enough to encourage over-packing but will accommodate all the essentials. Reasonably aero compared to panniers and has a handy shoulder strap.
Rack packs are usually in the 12litre range. That's about the same as a single front pannier, and is about right for valuables, bike stuff and an assortment of spare cycling clothing to adjust for weather conditions.
You'd need about the same volume again for the OP's lightweight trousers, a couple of T-shirts and a (thin) fleece.
Perhaps something like the Carradice Carradura?
a large sheet of correx in my shed left over from when I built a bike box and may use some of that to stiffen the bag if needed.
a large sheet of correx in my shed left over from when I built a bike box and may use some of that to stiffen the bag if needed.
This and Alpkit talk upthread reminded me of haydenw's set-up from a while back:
https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=89719.msg1848614#msg1848614
If you want to keep things to a minimum, don't take a change of cycling gear, just take the one set and wash it in the shower each evening. You can then take some extra warmer pieces: arm/leg warmers a waterproof, maybe an extra baselayer and a jumper that is intended for off-bike use but can be used on-bike if necessary.
I'm leaning towards a couple of dry bags at the moment, one behind the seat and one under the handlebars.
I always take 4 panniers, even though they might be packed with fresh air.
I used to use a Carradice bar bag, but the cable snapped when I was on a tour in Wales once. I stuck it under a bungee on the back rack and was really delighted by the fact that the damned thing wasn't bouncing up and down any more on the rough road out of Rhayader. It was a really noisy bugger. If Flann O'Brien is to be believed, you may well meet some rocky roadsteads in the west of Ireland.
I thought of washing my gear each night, but wasn't confident that it'd be dry by the morning and didn't fancy the idea of putting on damp gear each day.
It's a shame they've sanitised the visitor viewing at the Cliffs of Moher so much. When I first went, around 30 yrs ago, you could crawl to the (remaining) edge of the car park and look straight down! Now there's a huge coach park (on my last visit 6-7 year ago I didn't hear and English/Irish voice, all Europeans) and an "award winning" visitors centre, and a path well away from the edge.
Thanks everyone. I think that I'll collect what I think that I'll need and see how big a package it makes and then buy something about 50% bigger!
I've credit card / youth hostel toured for up to two weeks with a Carradice Nelson (14 litres), it worked fine. here's (https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=tS&page_id=314266&v=51) my kit list from one such tour.
I use this as a useful way to transfer bags from bike to bike (it's just 1 bolt) and to quickly remove the bag for security reasons as required
http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=range&product_id=87
If you need bag support then:
http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=range&product_id=147
Again, one bolt to move from bike to bike.
Andrew Br
That's exactly the same bike I'm probably going to use, an On One Dirty Disco, which for all it's charms doesn't have rack fittings. I didn't realise that you could get racks to fit. I'll have to take a look at the axiom racks. B.T.W. How did you get on with the Carradice Tour ? I'd looked at those and they seemed a good option.
I use this as a useful way to transfer bags from bike to bike (it's just 1 bolt) and to quickly remove the bag for security reasons as required
http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=range&product_id=87
If you need bag support then:
http://www.carradice.co.uk/index.php?page_id=product&under=range&product_id=147
Again, one bolt to move from bike to bike.
They really look like a great solution but £72 for a couple of things to hold a bag to a bike and then £85 for the bag. Wow ! It'd probably work out cheaper to get a taxi to follow me with my luggage.
Andrew Br
That's exactly the same bike I'm probably going to use, an On One Dirty Disco, which for all it's charms doesn't have rack fittings. I didn't realise that you could get racks to fit. I'll have to take a look at the axiom racks. B.T.W. How did you get on with the Carradice Tour ? I'd looked at those and they seemed a good option.
Great choice of bike Rji, I love mine.....
I think my rack is this one:- http://www.axiomgear.com/products/racks/streamliner/streamliner-disc-dlx/
My LBS provided a saddle clamp with fastenings for the rack.
I find the SQR Tour to be OK but I don't like the way it affects the bike even when it's only laden for an overnight stay. It's not just the Disco, I've found the same on my other bikes.
Rack + bag is the way for me, I'd just like to find a light-weight rack-bag with enough capacity and a secure, easy on/off fastening and external pockets for ride stuff.
Bikes, lights and bags; you can never have too many. Or so it appears ::-).
Andrew Br
That's exactly the same bike I'm probably going to use, an On One Dirty Disco, which for all it's charms doesn't have rack fittings. I didn't realise that you could get racks to fit. I'll have to take a look at the axiom racks. B.T.W. How did you get on with the Carradice Tour ? I'd looked at those and they seemed a good option.
Great choice of bike Rji, I love mine.....
I think my rack is this one:- http://www.axiomgear.com/products/racks/streamliner/streamliner-disc-dlx/
Thanks Andy Br,
(oh, and the moose !).
Thanks Andy Br,
Andrew. Please.(oh, and the moose !).
Moose is optional.
Our's has done Vatterernrundan, a few audaxes and plenty of tours. He rides in the top-tube bag.
My earlier post wasn't too helpful; my rack is the Streamliner Disc DLX.
Andrew
A Rack pack or a Saddlebag. I don't like panniers for credit-card touring, they tend to get filled and spoil the lightweight nature of it all.
I'm using my Carradice Super C for a 3 day tour in June but it also got me through my 10 day trip to PBP2015 and back over 10 days.
Cycling gear dries out overnight so I just washed it in the shower.
Me and my big old Super C on about day 9.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IY1iEnWVw8Q/Vpqd01CEvjI/AAAAAAAAGTQ/FaIVmgP6_jc/s1024-Ic42/IMG_1042.jpg)
Rack bought :)
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Axiom-Streamliner-Disc-Deluxe-Rear-Rack_54702.htm
Rack bought :)
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Axiom-Streamliner-Disc-Deluxe-Rear-Rack_54702.htm
i've got it on my hybrid, it's a pretty decent rack. i am thinking now if there would be a way to attach ortlieb front roller on top of the rack (for better aerodynamics)? perhaps by attaching a ~15cm rod with nuts to the front end of the rack?
for my camera as I plan to take a lot of photos along the way.
for my camera as I plan to take a lot of photos along the way.
Please make sure that you take a picture or two of the Dirty Disco with the rack and luggage.
We can't have too many Dorty Dosco pictures on the forum ;D.
Hope the "system" works well for you.