Apidura is nice, but with it's price, I would probably just get custom frame bag from something like alpkit for actually cheaper price, and it will fit perfectly. Zippers are also kinda risky. Personally I have alpkit Stingray rolltop, Ortileb handlebar bag plus, acid top tube bag that has transparent top for phone usage and just ortileb waterproof backpack strapped into rear rack. Oh and one apidura I do have is the stem bags. Rack + bigger waterproof pack/backpack is really maybe the best setup ever, it's just so versatile, easy to remove and it's pretty aero. Apidura bag does fit very well into my frame, so it was actually my first choice for a while, but from reviews I have seen from both them and other brands, zipper can be quite a issue.
I have one kislux bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...
The better way to experience it is on feet. Then your brain is not mainly occupied with effort and can fully enjoy the beauty. You should try. Ex. Criss cross Hardangervidde with just a backpack and a stick. No more than 15 km a day, from hut to hut.
wow, imagine living somewhere where you can just fill up your bladder out of the stream next to the road. No need to worry about bacteria, agricultural runoff, and animal waste. I'm jealous, or was that just for the vid and you filter the water once you have collected it?
Thank you for this video! Am Norwegian and done a few of those roades by mc , but a few not done but after this well i will and will use your video as a pin point map and a reference, thank you so mutch ! Wonderful video Tusen hjertelig Takk ❤❤
Big saddle bags need to be packed more carefully to not sag and drag on the tire ... happened to me. A rack like the Tailfin is much more practical and versatile with the option of adding panniers as well. With the universal axle the rack can also fit to any of my bikes.
Appreciate that this video is probably sponsored by a different brand but for me - 100% the best bit of bikepacking kit i have bought was the tailfin rack with the pannier mounts. Such a well made, versatile bit of kit that just works as you need it to. Multiple options on pannier sizes / laptop case, rear light bracket, quick release system (or secured choice depending). Their thru axel system is brilliant! As you mention sure the downside is cost - but IMO well worth the investment if you do this a lot.
I used a conventional urban commuter rear rack on my bike packing trip. I added an aluminum hoop to it that would cinch down my tent and sleeping bag so that they wouldn't wobble around. It worked well and met my needs for cost, function, and weight.
I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.
Coupon is great but dude, you live in Norway, you should know that giving a coupon for a shop in UK, folks will be taxed 20% for import while there is a shop that sells that brand in Oslo.... any chance Restrap could find a way to use it from our local retailer ? I mean, your audience is likely in Norway isn't it?
Great to hear the positive feedback about the frame bags. I'd always worried about them making your bike handle like a yacht in crosswinds. Once again, can you teach yourself the difference between the centre of balance and the centre of gravity. Looking forward to the next one since you're not a tailfinfluencer.
I fitted a split bottle cage adaptor. This let me put 2 bottle cages along the frame bag, which goes in the middle between the bottles. This cheap and genius.
Then there's the 'other way' to bring your kit when out cycling... www.youtube.com/@andrzej-bike_camper/videos My bike pump came with a holder that fits under the bottle holder and holds the pump out to the side.
Full length top tube bags are great, just create a divider (mine has one) - keeping it upright might be an issue, which I solved with an elastic band to clamp it over the bag and under the top tube in the middle (won’t work with a full length zip)
Was on the fence myself about hydration bags but I'm super happy with my EVOC one. It sits high so you can still reach your jersey pockets and it doesnt dance around thanks to the solid strapping. Lots of webbing and mesh pockets for gels and bars if you want. I guess if you're already "top heavy" those 1/2kg extra might put a lot of strain on your arms and hands but that's all dependant on the rider.
I just did a week long tour with an uswe hydration west and couldnt be happier. best set up yet. even in super hot weather i barely noticed it, and I could carry 4.5 litres instead of 2.5l (which was really necessary on that trip). I will not do another trip without it. and coming fall weather I can pack less water on the bike and carry more cold weather gear. also quick access pockets for sweets ❤
One summer, way back in the mists of history I cycled from Åndalsnes to Oslo with full camping gear... I didn't hang a bag on the handlebars, but I had frames on the side of the front forks, designed to attach small pannier bags, and I strapped stuff to those. On the back I had a pair of panniers, of course, and strapped the tent and the roll-up mat on top. 5Kg is about the max to fit on the front forks, really. I had over 20Kg of kit in total. These days I could probably get it down to 10Kg or so. Yes, It was kind of scary when I ot to Dombås and started downhill... I started with a 'single-canopy' coffin-shaped tent(1.5Kg, YAYY!) but waking up, stretching and touching the inside of the fabric got me a very quick shower... Binned it at the campsite, and bought a 4Kg igloo style tent at the first sporting goods store I passed. (These days I have a Fjellräven tunnel tent which is around 2Kg) A good tent is worth the money and a slight increase in weight from the bottom of the barrel 'micro weight hiking tents'. I brought with me a complete Trangia Alcohol-burning stove. So another Kg + fuel... My MSR Pocket Rocket propane stove fits in my pocket, and it's considered large and clunky these days. It and a cannister fits easily into a 1L cookpot. Microfiber towels... Need I say more? I had two bottle-holders on my bicycle back then. And I had the max size (0.75L) bottles for them. It can be terrifying how quickly you go through them on a hot day. Yes, you can experience one or two hot days here, every two or three years... The tent and rollup on the back of my bike quickly got company by a 1.5L soda bottle.(that I refilled with water when needed) Also, sports drinks. I used XL1 back then, but this is no longer available here. Most common powder version now is MAXIM. Bleargh! Rain poncho. No you don't really want to ride around while wearing one, but have one easily accessible. They're quick to put on, and because they're rather breezier, not all the sweat stays inside. And if it's large enough, just find a good place to sit down and tuck your feet inside while you wait for the rain to stop. (Don't try this near Bergen, though. )
After trying a few bags, my biggest issue is that most of these bikepacking bags are just not convenient to access while riding. Not even the ones with a harness. I had to put all my frequently used things in the frame bag, but that doesn't fit nearly as much as i'd want. Plus if you need to carry your things with you (i.e. to a hotel room) that can be very difficult with all these bags as well. Sure, if you have your bike next to you at a camp site, that's fine.
Thank you, I have ordered a canister bag and got the discount with your code. Great videos. We visited Norway in May and your videos helped us enormously
I agree with not using fork bags My front end got wobbly at speed moved bags to rear using Velo straps. Problem solved. I had no problems on gravel bike with fork bags but it’s a lot slower on tracks
For the guys having an issue with the weight distribution and fork load recommendation. Here's the more in depth explanation: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--ygELFY3Zj8.htmlsi=mVtRXnWjhdhG-iBC&t=417
