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    Driven by the fact that my frame only hast 2 mounting holes (one bottle cage) I created this monster.

    I 3D Printed:
    1. Bottle Cage spacers for the OMM Elkhorn Rack in the Front (2nd Pic)
    2. 35mm Adapter to mount the light on the Elkhorn Rack (2nd Pic)
    3. Adapters to fit the hooks from the Ortlieb 12L Drybag straps to the Elkhorns thicc tubing (2nd Pic)
    4. A rear light mount for the Tailfin Cargo Aerobag rear Rack. (3rd Pic).

    Also on the Bike that is not mentioned above:
    2x 10L fork mini panniers from Tailfin
    2x 16L mini panniers from tailfin in the back
    1x 3L Downtube bag from tailfin
    1x 1.5L Toptube bag from tailfin.
    1x Tailfin cage mounted on the 2 bottle cage mounts for pump and tube.
    1x backcountry framebag from apidura (2L)

    Also new are the sqlab 702 Grips with 411 2.0 inner barends

    This is way to much stuff. I will likely sell some bags. I will now test this setup on a week long group ride.
    The bottlecages on the Elkhorn are amazing and easy to reach.
    I was looking for a gravel bike for all the mounting options. But after weeks of research I managed to fit more than I could ever imagine to this bike.
    By not buying a gravel bike, I actually saved money…right???? 😀

    Need bigger brakes now. Maybe even stronger wheels/spokes/tires.
    When ditching all 4 panniers the bike feels super areo. its very fast. It also has XC race tires that roll like nothing else. (Schwalbe Racing Ralph/Ray).

    by niwo6

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    2. Dry_Plane4650 on

      Wont that rear rack brake when you sit on the bike? The rear triangle will want to move and it will be constrained by that dropper post attachement

    3. jameswill90 on

      Wow, i feel bad for your bike. Why not just buy like an old revolt or something? There is no place on the planet where this setup and this bike make sense. I know they say, go with the bike you have, but i dont think they meant like this.

    4. switchingcreative on

      You’ll destroy your dropper post given the rear suspension will have nowhere to go. It’s only a matter of time.

    6. Pawsy_Bear on

      No thanks wouldn’t want to ride that. Looks like an exercise in how many bags can I have because I got a 3d printer not a sensible what do I need. Loaded it will be a nightmare. You even tried it up a steep off road hill?

    7. MrSandalMan on

      Ignore the other comments, I think this is cool and creative. Post a trip report when you take it out!

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