http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: bike-packing - Recent Topics en Wed, 13 May 2026 01:53:51 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16215#post-215297 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:53:46 +0000 ivangrozni 215297@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Have about 21 days to play with in June this year and am intending on doing a little tour. Last year I was away for about 14 days and found the fully laden touring quite tough going. </p> <p>I'm therefore considering frame-bags and avoiding the additional weight of racks and panniers. Does anyone have any experience with bike-packing? Reduction in weight is my primary concern but not clear whether there is any real advantage with bike packs- can any CCEers advise?</p> <p>Assuming I decide in favour of traditional panniers and racks, I then have the added complication that I cannot use the braze-ons for the rear rack (long story involving sheared bolts, broken easy-outs and dodgy drilling). Does anyone have experience with quick release axle adaptors for panniers (like <a href="http://www.wiggle.com/tubus-adapter-set-for-qr-axle-mounting/">this</a>)? Can they take a reasonable load? </p>