my new baby.

[Danneaux]

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[Danneaux]

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[jags]

Brilliant thanks Dan your a gem.looks well what.

[alfie1952]

SMART !.... what a great job you've done jags

Regards Alfie

[jags]

thanks Alfie i'm well pleased.looks like i'm going to have to buy a rack bag for my day rides the barley doesnt sit at all well on the narrow rack,i will have to use the pannier until i can buy one.
i will also need a small barbag although if i can get away without one i will.
mind you they are handy for light stuff and snacks.
no end to buying for bikes.

[Danneaux]

looks like i'm going to have to buy a rack bag for my day rides the barley doesnt sit at all well on the narrow rack

I ran into this problem myself when attempting to mount a rack pack to my rando bike's Tubus Logo Evo rear rack. I just used a sheet of DuPont Zytel plastic intended for another purpose. I slotted some holes for the rack-pack straps and attached it to the rack with nylon clamps, buttonhead allen bolts and nylock nuts. Done.

Putting a stiffener in the bottom of the rack pack helps but does not solve the problem of Tubus racks with too-narrow tops. The real solution is to attach a platform of the same width as the bag. Mine sits level and securely with no wobble.

I'll bet Paul can find something for you.

All the best,

Dan. (...who can think of a variety of suitable materials that will do the job)

EDIT: I see you've no lower rail to mount your panniers, Anto, so you'd need to mount them to the top (only) rail. A removable platform or larger slots/notches might work for both rack pack and panniers.

[Relayer]

Fantastic Anto! That bike looks just perfect for fast, lightweight touring. I can't wait for summer to see pics of it on tour.

[bikerta]

WOW!  She looks stunning and what a shine on her. Brilliant job you have done there. What saddle have you got by the way?  Struggling with my B17 Flyer a bit at the moment. OK in the sit bones area, just VERY uncomfortable in the rather sensitive area further forwards. Have been playing around a bit with the angle of the nose, but nothing seems to be helping much. Done around 250 miles on it so far and can see slight marks from the sit bones, but I can't imagine the frontal area softening as this is where the big bolt runs through the nose of the saddle. It's a womens version, so shorter than the men's. Really want it to work for me as I love the look of it on the bike and of course it's easy to attach a Carradice Barley to.

[jags]

thanks everyone, Dan you done a super job on your rack but to be honest i'll make do with what i have,i dont have those extra straps for the panniers,but do i really need them

my saddle is fizik alanti that particular one is top of the line its super comfy, but so too was my brooks.

[leftpoole]

Anthony,
Well done. Regarding the rack, it is a decent Tubus and should fit to the outer brazed on fitment. I think that as the rack is steel it should be possible but if you have tried without success.........anyhow you should now really fit both arms of the rack centrally as you have the left arm. But you should slide and fix the long arms across to be parallel with each other. No point in bending and it would look better also.
I am pleased that you feel it ok to fit those panniers as you know I would not use the bike like that. It is interesting to see how these things work in other peoples hands!
I hope you enjoy the bike and get loads of pleasure from it. Take off those bags and ride. I am certain that you will find the ride different to anything you have ridden previously. It needs winding up to get the best out of it!
By the way, what are those white bands around the tubes?
All the best,
John

[jags]

Thanks John i'm pleased with the bike i reckon my touring load wont cause it to many problems.
i might actually take the rear rack off and put it back when i want to use the panniers.the barley is great for day rides so i will fit it back later today,house full of grandkids at the moment.
the bands are just decor no more than that.
i have a nice route planned for tomorrow no work thank god so lets hope the weather stays good.

anto.

[Swislon]

Anto that looks super dooper!

Get the Barley on and ride like John says. Enjoy.

Steve

[jags]

i have the barley back on for day rides.
i just finished packing my rear panniers with enough gear for an overnighter/or a week away. 4kg in each pannier and my tent weighs in at 2.5kg.so i reckon the audax should cope with that lot no problem if it doesnt i'll get the blow torch out and melt it.

jags.

btw no spin today lashed rain all feckin day and looking bad for tomorrow as well.

[Danneaux]

Jags' newest photo...and nearly done...!

(posted on his behalf)

Best,

Dan. (...who thinks the bike is looking very, very good indeed)

[jags]

Thanks for that Dan.
well yes only a bottle cage to fit and thats it.
those are the new wheels i won super build on them and light i'll give them a test tomorrow
so thats it lads anto back ready to do some touring again ,i'm well pleased with the bike it should handle my touring load,no adventure touring for this kid smooth tarmac will do fine

jags.