Mason ISO
BagsXBird Right Height handlebar bag supported by Mason’s fork crown-mounted Condenser rack
Aldr Works custom stem bags
Rogue Panda custom double decker frame bag
Tailfin Aeropack alloy with Tailfin 5L fork bags
Really impressed with how well this rig handles loaded in this configuration. Surprisingly stable yet maneuverable both while climbing and descending, and even during out of the saddle efforts. The Tailfin rack does a really good job of eliminating any hint of sway and keeps the weight centered and reasonably low, and the fork bags’ triple pack mounted hook/clasp micro-pannier attachment system is rock solid. I had this rig pretty loaded down with extra unnecessaries for this recent 2 night island trip and I gotta say, this bike can really handle a load (hey-o!).
I’m curious how moving the fork bags to the fork would affect handling, as I would like to minimize wear and tear on the rear wheel, but it feels so good as is.
by JustEnoughCowbelI
6 Comments
Looks sweet. What types of routes are you planning on? IMO rough ass forest service roads demand a suspension fork but I’m also 58 and the joints aren’t the same as they were when I was young. I simply can’t imagine the self flagellation incurred on something like the GDMBR having survived it with suspension.
It even withstands golf cart attacks!
I like the coloured frame bag. Almost all my gear is black. 🙁
Excellent set up. I have the tailfin also, props to the clean look folding up the rear bag. For some reason I struggle to get the rear bag as neat looking as you have it lmao. Maybe I am over loading it.
Death Valley?
Hot damn that looks good.