Brompton set up for Bikepacking
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- čas přidán 8. 10. 2022
- Looking for alternatives to the oversized and very expensive T, or C-Bags for my bikepacking trips, I came up with the following solution for my M6R Brompton.
I bought just the 'S' bag frame itself and some easily available (and cheap) luggage straps, meaning I could strap just what I need to the frame, add a couple of Fabric Handlebar Bottle Cages (I also have one permanently attached to the handlebars of the bike for everyday use).
The following shows my set up, though you'll have to work out or experiment the routing of the straps, but hopefully the following will give you a headstart, and yes, other colours are available, I bought red but I'm sure you'll be able to find any colour you prefer.
Maybe one day I'll find the perfect (and cheaper) front Bag, but this has seen me on loads of trips and my sleep system and tent live on this permanently hung in the garage ready to clip on and head out for a mini adventure.
The Backpack
On the rear rack I use a 30l Arpenaz 100 Hiking Backpacking Rucksack from Decathlon, 3 features this rucksack has are the chest-clip, hip-belt and the 'rollmat' loops on the bottom, these are essential for attaching the back to the rack of the bike - I'm not sure how good it is an actual rucksack as this is only used on the rack of the bike - you'll need to buy a rain cover for it as it doesn't come with one.
I originally used a 65l backpack for my trips, but I've learned to trim my stuff down to just the essentials and as we all discover, the more space you have, the more stuff you take with you.
Saddle/Rack Attachment
The 'Bar' that attaches to the saddle bag loops under the seat in the 'classic' wooden pole, cut-off mike-stand, bit-of-dowel method - was made from a part of a (metal) Microfibre Mop Handle, one of the sections was the perfect length and I added a small drawer knob to each end - glued and screwed in place, then sprayed black.
There are a few methods of attaching these things to the saddlebag seat loops, but I just use a long bootlace, which is both strong and has a bit of give/flexibility at the same time, it also seems to spread the weight across the plastic saddlebag loops. It's easy to remove but I leave this attached all the time as its unobtrusive and allows me to quickly attach other daypacks to the rack.
Comments and questions always welcome.
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Just an update, I used the backpack in the back rack shown here for a 3-day trip last year and it worked great! I will to another 3-day trip with camping and this time so I will add cargo in the front as well. Thank you again!
What a great video! Cheap diy solutions and very tidy, I love it! 😍💖
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Thanks for your brilliant ideas, I used similar setup for my bikepacking with Brompton, but never thought about the details😄😄
Nice bike packing! I’m using this way with my Tern Verge N8, thanks!
Have fun on your bike 👍
A very effective solution. I chose the expensive Brompton Borough and, as I find the shoulder strap cumbersome, I have been trying to come up with a means whereby I can add backpacking straps to it instead. It would make it so much easier with the Brompton folded and rolling with the Borough Bag on my back securely.
Thanks for the wonderful ideas . 👍🙏
Great setup.
Hello,
I am just putting together a Brompton touring bike, your videos have lots of good ideas, thank you
Take care.
Paul,,
Brilliant!! Great solutions that are obviously working for you 😎 I’ve stuck with the Brompton bags - ridiculous money of course 🤦♀️ Just bought myself the front waterproof bag as I regularly use my Metro Messenger bag for touring and for work and it was getting battered! Waiting on the new bags arrival in the coming days 🤞 Your solutions are well engineered and clearly effective!! 👏🤗
Thanks for your comment. It made my day knowing that one of my favourite ‘CZcamsrs’ has watched it 😁. One day I might find the perfect (and reasonably priced) bag. Just getting the frame means I can experiment. But this works great for me. 👍
@@Bokooda a pleasure to watch!! Happy experimenting 😊
Very neat and compact! Thanks.
Excellent, thank you for the ideas and inspiration!
Happy Adventures 👍
I think the T bag is worth the price, glad I got one - I use it for everyday use too. I just used a regular daypack on the rack attached with a basket net and hanging off a bit of hard plastic tubing wrapped in bike tires attached to the saddle loops with toe clip straps. I put corks on the end of mine - but those knobs are a better idea. I leave that little bag that came with the brompton hanging between the backpack and the seatpost, useful for holding little bits.
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Looks neat and secure 👍🏻🙂
Cheers for the comment 👍
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
For the rear bag I chose the Altura Thunderstorm City 30 Litre Waterproof backpack. No need for a seperate cover and the roll top closure gives a secure tight finish. There are reflective markings also.
That bag looks ideal for the back of the bike 👍
So far I have not been tempted down the route of a back pack. As I have a gammy leg my cycling distances are restricted, so it is very important to me that I can quickly break the kit down and get on a bus/train/tram/boat along the way. I use a Carradice front bag and a Carradice Camper Longflap Saddlebag with quick release. That gives me a capacity of 48 litres. The tent, footprint and a ground sheet go in a dry bag that is lashed to the carrier. When I need transport, the dry bag goes under the long flap on the saddle bag and is carried with a shoulder strap. Then it's bike in one hand, front bag in the other and on to the train/bus/tram I go.
In reality, the method I use takes seconds to attach and it’s even quicker to remove… your solution sounds great too. It’s not about the miles covered, but the willingness to start the adventure in the first place. Happy travels 👍
Thank you!
Enjoy 👍
Clever!
很實用的方法，看起來很牢靠。
Interesting, informative video. Could you say what the overall weight is for the front and rear packs? Hope you had great trips with this rig. Thanks.
… I never thought to weigh it. I’ll do it next time it’s all assembled. 👍
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Just thinking, could just adding two Velcro strap with buckle @ the saddle replaced the "Seat loop bar"? Will it be lighter, easier to strap and more versatile for other usage?
Yes that would work too, but would depend on what you want to carry. You may have to use a lot of Velcro/strapping. A bar means you can carry quite a bit of weight and keeps the straps apart, rather than pulling together. All depends on what you want to carry. The bars only a few grams in weight… 👍
Can I ask where did you get those roller wheel from and the cost and are they better than the east wheels and why, sorry for using so many and’s.
They seem to be Oxelo skate roller wheels from Decathlon.
@@Grangeburn you didn’t buy them by the sound of it then.
@@kavanobrien6547 Among other possibilities I did consider them but chose a wheel extender from BikeGang and omniwheels from Rotacaster. The wheel extender gives more stability when rolling and the omniwheels are multidirectional and add to the ease of rolling.
@@Grangeburn ominwheels never heard of them , ok I will look at bikegang site thanks for information , take care.
@@kavanobrien6547 Omniwheels (watch whole video): czcams.com/video/zKsk3aCgzbo/video.html
Don't forget that the total weight on u'r wheels shall not exceed 80 kg. (90kg effectively) the reason why is avoid damage when u cross a border .
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Bikepacking with 20" wheels will be uncomfortable.
It’s true you have to have an idea of what surfaces you’ll be riding on, but I’ve done a 45 mile, 6 hour ride on veery mixed surfaces before, so while it’s tiring, but not uncomfortable on 16” wheels 👍
this is 16" though, 20" would be better. But then you loose the charm of this bike.