tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post505797090101424754..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Minimalist Cyclo-touring (re-posted)Velo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26602342947276164482013-04-21T15:46:27.234-04:002013-04-21T15:46:27.234-04:00OH cycle-san I am with you.
1. Hub generator with...OH cycle-san I am with you.<br /><br />1. Hub generator with a USB converter/cable keeps the phone infinitely charged for use as a GPS<br /><br />2. Squeeze in an aluminum or titanium mug containing a Trangia alcohol stove or Esbit fuel tablets, some very nice course ground coffee, a coffee 'sock' and a few 'Mini Moos' half-and-half creamer. About 8 ounces total weight. Nuthin' like some fresh roadside brew to top off that picnic lunch and get you fired up to mount and ride on the the evening's accommodation.brimstonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49450218252326890382013-04-18T02:17:41.588-04:002013-04-18T02:17:41.588-04:00PS you dont need the mini pump, when you have the...PS you dont need the mini pump, when you have the great bid frame pump seen in the first photo.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07599762958596453050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61514206968880751462013-04-17T11:14:44.280-04:002013-04-17T11:14:44.280-04:00This is to Anonymous(2):
A decaleur, whether home...This is to Anonymous(2):<br /><br />A decaleur, whether homemade or purchased, is a great thing to have. Not only does it make the bag stable, it makes it easy to switch a bag between bikes or a bike between bags.<br /><br />WELL worth the investment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-7906433718190741512013-04-17T10:24:44.441-04:002013-04-17T10:24:44.441-04:00If you don't have a decaleur simply slip the l...If you don't have a decaleur simply slip the leather patch over the rack upright and use a strap underneath. You can also use handlebar straps if you like.VeloOrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814029344407654254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44235252844725919542013-04-16T15:57:17.701-04:002013-04-16T15:57:17.701-04:00Here's what I didn't see on the Grand Cru ...Here's what I didn't see on the Grand Cru pictures: how does it mount? I.e., if you could post a picture of it "as mounted", I'd appreciate it ('cause I bought an Ostrich bag two years ago, and despite how nice it is, it doesn't really work for me as I don't have a decaleur).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36951047765964111512013-04-16T14:10:36.276-04:002013-04-16T14:10:36.276-04:00great information! thanksgreat information! thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-57586406402203407652013-04-16T13:45:14.608-04:002013-04-16T13:45:14.608-04:00Nicely done. And here I was feeling bad about pur...Nicely done. And here I was feeling bad about purchasing a Campagne the day before you announced the new bag!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com