cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/71252573
Frannie is a 2019 Salsa Vaya.
Steel frame with a Shimano 105 drivetrain. We roll tubeless. She typically hauls between 20 and 40 pounds of gear depending on the season. I used to ride carbon, but once I hit my 40s every ride started to hurt a little more, so I moved to steel. Unloaded, the frame weighs about 19 lbs, but it handles smooth as silk.
I would spend 8 hours a day on this thing if I didn't have a job.
Dat azzzz
22 Comments
magnetosphere@fedia.io · 12 pts · 72d
I’m not surprised you get compliments. Before I even read the title, I was thinking “I love those googly eyes!” lol
No_Maines_Land@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 72d
Love those Arkel bags!
What's the tube thing on the right side of the fork?
Throbbing_banjo@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 72d
Those front bags were a game changer. Love how sturdy they are and how well they grip the rack. No rattle at all.
That's a speaker on the fork! I can hear it a lot better there than on the tube.
Bademantel@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 72d
I only tried front bags on a friend's setup briefly but don't they ruin the handling, especially those big and heavy ones?
Nice bike!
Throbbing_banjo@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 72d
Less than I expected them to, but I definitely take tight turns more slowly when they're on.
It's more a weight distribution thing than anything; if I've got 30 lbs of gear in those rear bags and nothing up front, handling gets super hairy on hills, gravel, or rain/snow. Fishtailing on a bicycle at 20+ mph is fucking terrifying.
If the weight is spread out, it's significantly smoother. And the low center of gravity is great for gravel.
bathroomconnoisseur@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 72d
My understanding is that touring bikes are designed to handle well with a load on the fork
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 2 pts · 71d
:(
Malyca@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 72d
Ok I'm sorry but the googly eyes are darling!
Throbbing_banjo@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 72d
Those were my wife's addition, she puts them everywhere🤣 It makes it look so happy
_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 72d
Further proof that googley eyes make everything better.
inari@piefed.zip · 2 pts · 71d
She's a beauty!
d_a_n_a@mstdn.social · 1 pts · 71d
@Throbbing_banjo
Love the googly eyes!
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 1 pts · 71d
Interesting kickstand
Throbbing_banjo@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 71d
That's a Click-stand, they're great if you haul a lot of weight. He makes them to order and is also a bagger, seems like a legit dude
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 1 pts · 71d
Link?
wanderer@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 54d
This is probably it
https://www.click-stand.com/
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 2 pts · 53d
RAGBRAI!! :D
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 1 pts · 71d
What you got on the front brake to hold her still?
Throbbing_banjo@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 71d
An elastic band, pretty much the same thing as a hair tie. I actually need to order a couple more, a pair of them came with the click-stand and I lost the other one.
Pans4hands@urbanists.social · 1 pts · 72d
@Throbbing_banjo siiiiick
quick_snail@feddit.nl · 1 pts · 71d
It's a little sad to see her so clean. Do you have photos showing the daily dirt?
_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 72d
Nice bike! Nice bags! You should consider crossposting to !micromobility@lemmy.world