Three Different Ways To Carry Your Gear Once You Get Off Your Bicycle
June 26, 2008 by Darren Alff · Leave a Comment
When traveling by bike there are bound to be numerous instances when you will want to get off of your bicycle, go inside a store, take a hike, or simply explore the surrounding area on foot. When such a thing happens, figuring out a way to carry your belongings can be difficult.
In the past, I’ve simply carried one of my panniers in my hand. This method of carrying your belongings works, but is far from ideal.
I recently reviewed Lone Peak’s BP-500 Briefcase/Pannier and the PD-200 Mount Olympus Pannier/Day Pack. Today I want to talk about one other way to carry your belongings when off of your bicycle and compare and contrast these various methods of hauling your gear. Read more
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The Lone Peak PD-200 Mount Olympus Backpack/Pannier
June 20, 2008 by Darren Alff · Leave a Comment
Two days ago I reviewed the Lone Peak BP-500 Briefcase/Pannier that I used on my recent tour of Aruba. Today I want to talk about another one of Lone Peak’s packs – The PD-200 Mount Olympus Pannier/Day Pack.
Like the BP-500, the PD-200 has two functions. The bag fastens to your bike rack and works like a normal pannier, but once you get off your bike, the bag can be quickly converted into a backpack – thus enabling you to carry your things with you when you are away from your bike.
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The Lone Peak BP-500 Briefcase Pannier
June 18, 2008 by Darren Alff · Leave a Comment
On my recent trip to Aruba I took my Bike Friday New World Tourist folding bike and a single Lone Peak briefcase pannier (The BP-500).
My goal for this trip was to travel light. My bicycle fit inside a suitcase and flew for free… and my pannier doubled as a briefcase, held all my personal belongings, and I checked it as my carry on item while traveling on the plane.
Upon arrival in Aruba, I unfolded my bicycle, quickly attached my briefcase/pannier and rode off toward my hotel. Read more
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How To Pack Your Handlebar Bag
October 28, 2007 by Darren Alff · 3 Comments
I get a lot of questions from prospective bicycle tourists who ask how to go about packing their bike for a tour. This seems like a simple question, but there is actually a lot that goes into packing your bike.
The answer to this question also depends on whether or not you are going to be riding with a trailer or with panniers. I have always toured with panniers and I would recommend panniers to anyone who plans to spend 90% or more of their tour on paved roads (If you are planning an off-road tour, then I would recommend getting a trailer, but in most cases, I truly believe that panniers are the best way to go). Read more
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