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Is The Brooks Champion Flyer Leather Saddle Ideal for Adventure Cycling?
October 26, 2013
The Brooks Chamption Flyer Saddle is a leather, steel sprung saddle from Brooks. It is meant for touring and trekking use. Features Length: 275mm Width: 175mm Height:87mm Weight: 860g The Flyer and its ladies model Flyer S are classically sprung saddles for long distance trekking and touring. It is directly descending from the B66 Champion, first featured in the 1927 catalogue. Sharing the same leather tops of the B17 models, they combine the comfort of these popular models with the extra suspension granted by two rear springs.
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How are Magura Louise Disk Brakes (2007 model) For Stopping a Loaded Touring Bike?
October 26, 2013
The Magura Louse disc brakes were a high end disc brake that came out around 2007. Brakes are what the German company’s speciality with a good reputation for performance and reliability. Magura’s five-year no-leak guarantee was at the time unique showing confidence in the product. Based in Bad Urach, Germany, Magura has been a leader in hydraulics engineering and technology for over 100 years [Magura was established in 1893]. Magura innovations have included the first ever hydraulic mountain bike brake [1987] and the first “adjust-on-the-fly” motorcycle clutch lever for off-road racing legend Malcom Smith [1968].
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Extrawheel Single Wheel Trailer to Carry Your Gear Safely and Conveniently
October 26, 2013
The Extrawheel single wheel trailer (Voyager Model - in the shot below) is a bicycle trailer from polish manufacturer Extrawheel. It features a welded steel tubing frame with steel racks to fit panniers. It attaches to the bike via a sprung steel fork which clips onto the trailer and a custom real wheel axle. Pros: The design is simple. It is relatively light (particularly compared to a competitor such as ‘BOB’).
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Chris King Headset Long Term Adventure Cycling Kit Review
October 26, 2013
The Chris King Headset is well-regarded as one of the best on the market. I bought a Chris King Headset because of the rave reviews and general consensus that it was the best headset on the market. It has worked without a hint of reduction in it’s silky smoothness for the duration of the journey. In the past each headset I owned has shown signs of wear over the period of a year, but the King headset is as new, and I expect it to stay like that for a long time with a 10 year guarantee!
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Carradice Super C Bicycle Touring Panniers to Keep Your Kit Safe and Dry
October 26, 2013
The Carradice Super C panniers are well-regarded as being long lasting and reliable and are a common choice for the long distance cyclist. Features: Weight (grams): 1150 Capacity: 54 litre capacity per pair Dimensions: 33cm wide x 40cm high x 22cm deep Fixing system: Carradice Quick-clip pannier hooks will fit racks up to 13mm in diameter No of Pockets: Large external pocket on rear Materials: Cotton Duck Other features: Two panniers can be fastened together for easy off-the-bike carrying