GB Divide Inaugural (steeds of)

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https://dotwatcher.cc/feature/bikes-of- ... ivide-2021

Key items of info are that

(I wish I knew how to use the 'list function)

1. There's no Sonder Transmitter (?? they're all broken)..
2.Travers is riding one of his ti machines
3. There's a Shand with belt drive

[FLV]

Those tailfin racks crop up a lot these days

[TheBrownDog]

Some really nice set ups there - a lot of different thinking. I like the rear racks too. Michael Travers bike and set up looks brilliant, though that rear trunk bag looks a bit "London commuter". But whatever works. Cheers Shaf for the post.

[Bearbonesnorm]

John Kelley appears to be travelling light - TLS indeed.

RE: Tailfins, I'm kind of wondering why given that those with them fitted only appear to have them very lightly loaded. In that case, surely a seatpack is less potential trouble?

[ScotRoutes]

Nice to see that Josh Ibbett has been taking home styling cues from Shaf.

[Lazarus]

Agreed they are not taking loads so why have they bothered with a rack.

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Nice to see that Josh Ibbett has been taking home styling cues from Shaf.

I actually thought that when I first saw that pic



Missus is finally forcing some decoration and a fireplace not dissimilar to this has been added. Maybe if she sees sense and doesn't get that same flowery wallpaper this time

[FLV]

RE: Tailfins, I'm kind of wondering why given that those with them fitted only appear to have them very lightly loaded. In that case, surely a seatpack is less potential trouble?

Stability?

Seatpacks seem to be quite heavy these days for the more stable ones. Tailfin isnt that much heavier.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Seatpacks seem to be quite heavy these days for the more stable ones. Tailfin isnt that much heavier.

Dunno, does a well packed / designed seatpack really move around that much and in reality ... if it does, do we honestly notice?

[FLV]

Dunno either. I do see a lot of waggly ones though. Might just be caused by a happy rider, like a dog though

[sean_iow]

if it does, do we honestly notice?

I was thinking about this in the Gower, I think mine sways about but can't say I've noticed it when riding or that it affected the handling of the bike.

[Borderer]

Mine has swayed a bit and rubbed on the seatpost collar and put a hole in the bag. Probably only cos I am a short-arse though.