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.
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 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.
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 ❤
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?
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.
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...
