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| The focus when selecting our bikes was clear: no frills, just stable, reliable, repairable stuff is good enough to be placed under our behinds. In our opinion, even disc brakes match to these criterias. |
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| Bikes |
Thömus Longrider, Shimano XT08 (disc)
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we dare discs... but keep the V-Brake mountings just in case |
| Wheels |
Mavic EX721 Rims with DT Swiss spokes and hubs, Schwalbe Marathon XR tires |
Christians bike: changed back rimand spokes in Kashgar, China, to Sun Rhyno Lite and spokes "Tade in Taiwan" |
The Mavic rims are not recommended. After only 5-6000km they started to crack around the nipples of Christians heavier bike |
| Rear Carriers |
Tubus Logo |
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| Lowrider |
Tubus Tara |
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| Frontwheel Carrier |
Pletscher |
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only on Chris' bike to take on some weight of Rita's luggage if necessary |
| Front Bags |
Ortlieb Front Roller Classic |
Passau: + 2 Trageriemen |
without those straps, the bags are NOT waterproof! |
| Back Bags |
Ortlieb Back Roller Classic with extensions |
Passau: + 3 Trageriemen |
without those straps, the bags are NOT waterproof! |
| Handlebar Bag |
Ortlieb Ultimate5 Plus L/Classic |
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| Cycling Computer |
VDO MC 1.0 |
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| Mud Guards |
SKS |
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| The Duck |
regular 'Badeente' |
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the mascot on our trip, riding proudly on Rita's Lowrider |
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