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I set up the Goiter to do some short (50-100k per day) self-supported 1- or 2-day tours. 140mm cranks provide a good balance between torque and speed for my purpose. The bag is a Jandd Mountain Wedge 3... 7.47 liter (456 cubic inch) capacity. It provides as much as volume as you'll find in many rack bags. It fits well within the confines of the space available, and it keeps the mass of my cargo close to the seat tube...compared to a rack/trunk combo. I utilized a length-adjustable tandem stoker stem to mount it. The boom below the bag acts as a stabalizer and potential fender/accessory mount. Heavy items will go in the Jandd bag: toiletries, tools, spare tube, first aid, food, alcohol stove, fuel, ti cook pot, eating utensils, tea light lantern with 3 tea lights (enough for 12+ hours of light), LED flashlight, paperback book, notebook and pen, firestarting stuff, misc. Most of my gear is ultralight and compact, so it will fit easily in the Jandd bag or my backpack. Lighter bulky items (down sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent or hammock, clothes) will go in an ultralight (255 gram) Dana Designs backpack. The total weight on my back should stay under 3.6 kg (8 lbs). The backpack has a pouch for my 3 liter (100 oz) water bladder. I'll fill it when I get close to my campsite. I can still mount a Magura rim brake system, if I remove the upper bottle cage to make room for the brake lever. If necessary, I can mount both bottle cages on a separate forward-facing boom that clamps to the seat tube (like the one that anchors the bottom of the Jandd bag. I won't need the brake on my next outing...my route utilizes a lot of mellow rails-to-trails bike paths, but I'll probably remount it in the future. I was entertaining the thought of using a GB4 handle on my Miyata seat. But, I figured it might be nice to try some different handle positions, and I like my Velo saddle better than the Miyata. So, I kept the Velo saddle on and made a modular handle system. I can adjust the barend positions easily by changing barend tilt, stem position, stem length, and stem angle. It's not as tough as a GB4, and I'm sure it would be damaged in a crash. I'll just have to concentrate on not crashing. Eventually, I'll get my position dialed in and braze together a new handle out of cromoly....replicating my desired position. The longer handle (how it's pictured) lets me tuck my arms in and get low in a headwind. I've ridden around Minneapolis with my rig loaded up, so I could check out the riding characteristics before heading out on an overnight. It seems fine. As you'd imagine, it takes a little more work to turn, accelerate, and decelerate, but it's very rideable. The 3.7" tires allow for a plush ride. I prefer my air cushion next to the ground vs. on top of the saddle. I'm heading out to the western 'burbs of Minneapolis (50km out, 50km back) in a couple of weeks to test the system. I'll have more feedback then. Dave +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Attachment filename: touring goiter.jpg | |Download attachment: http://www.unicyclist.com/attachment/345890| +----------------------------------------------------------------+ -- SurlyDave - Surly MC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SurlyDave's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9294 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42413 |
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Here's another view.... +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Attachment filename: touring goiter low shot.jpg | |Download attachment: http://www.unicyclist.com/attachment/345892| +----------------------------------------------------------------+ -- SurlyDave - Surly MC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SurlyDave's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9294 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42413 |
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Wow! Great looking unicycle, amazing set up. It looks like a Swiss Army knife on wheel. Inspiring. Carrying luggage is something I intend to try some time. -- Mikefule - Roland Hope School of Unicycling Competing with yesterday to hold off tomorrow. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mikefule's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/879 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42413 |
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Very interesting setup. And a very interesting plan for a self supported tour ride. How is the front handle assembly mounted to the seat or the frame? Is it bolted to the seat? Is it bolted to the seatpost? -- john_childs - Guinness Mojo john_childs (att) hotmail (dott) com Gallery: '' (http://gallery.unicyclist.com/john_childs) ' Unicycling Bookmark List' (http://backcountry.unicyclist.com/) :: 'World Clock' (http://tinyurl.com/a99y3) 'Click Me' (http://tinyurl.com/7lvbu) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ john_childs's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/449 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42413 |
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john_childs wrote: *Very interesting setup. And a very interesting plan for a self supported tour ride. How is the front handle assembly mounted to the seat or the frame? Is it bolted to the seat? Is it bolted to the seatpost? * It looks like a second tube slides in/out of the brake post, and attatches with a clamp. -- Evan Byrne - I Bc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Evan Byrne's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9367 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42413 |
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Evan Byrne wrote: *It looks like a second tube slides in/out of the brake post, and attatches with a clamp. * You were on the right track, Evan. But, it clamps over the lever mounting post. I used a piece of 1" x .049" cromoly to do the job. Unfortunately, it puts a lot of stress at the base of the post in the instance of a crash. I might find a way to tie the cromoly boom into the saddle base, as well, to increase the rigidy and crash worthiness of the system. Dave +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Attachment filename: handle detail.jpg | |Download attachment: http://www.unicyclist.com/attachment/345953| +----------------------------------------------------------------+ -- SurlyDave - Surly MC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SurlyDave's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9294 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42413 |
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I installed the brake and mounted my bottles on the forward-facing boom. Then, I went for a ride. The balance seems good, and everything seems secure. As I mentioned previously, I don't really need the brake for my next overnight outing. But, I was curious to see how well everything would fit. The brake doesn't add much weight, so I'll leave it on. +----------------------------------------------------------------+ | Attachment filename: touring goiter with brake.jpg | |Download attachment: http://www.unicyclist.com/attachment/346779| +----------------------------------------------------------------+ -- SurlyDave - Surly MC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SurlyDave's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/9294 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/42413 |
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