Tour in Tune - Gear

Countdown to Highland Trail 2016

larsmarshandlebars — Thu, 26 May 2016 12:58:06 +0000

Sometime towards the end of 2015, I made two impulsive decisions: I bought a piece of titanium with fat wheels named Rasputin without considering the clear lack of space in the bike shed; oh well, it will have to live indoors. I signed up for the Highland Trail 2016, in order to test …

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Bikepacking Dynamo Lights: kLite vs Revo

larsmarshandlebars — Sat, 21 May 2016 18:35:06 +0000

Keen cyclists have long been using hub dynamo lights for commuting and touring to avoid the hassle of dead batteries and the subsequent ride home in the dark. I’ve used a few different hub dynamo lights with my SP hub dynamo systems over the past few years, including the B&M Lumotec whilst touring Central America and …

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New Bike Porn: Jerónimo Rasputin 29 Plus

larsmarshandlebars — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:03:25 +0000

I wasn't even looking for a new bike. Rasputin found me (at least that’s the story I am telling). I was just browsing PinkBike ‘for a friend’ when Rasputin growled at me. I was powerless.

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Making More Gear For Bikepacking

larsmarshandlebars — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 09:09:39 +0000

My recent trip around the Brecon Beacons called for a revamped setup. Unsurprisingly, my gear lust got the better of me. I decided I would need a full-suspension bikepacking rig instead of my usual rigid 29er with panniers. Fortunately, I already had my dusty but trusty 2008 Stumpjumper. I just needed to …

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Constructing a DIY Frame Bag

larsmarshandlebars — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:21:48 +0000

Like many before us, we began our first bicycle tour fully kitted with Ortlieb panniers. These are really durable and waterproof, but they have a few downsides. They don’t scale down well for day rides and they are clumsy for off-road riding, especially tight single track. They also necessitate expensive …

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Three Great Hub Dynamo Lights Compared

larsmarshandlebars — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:21:04 +0000

I forgot how much I enjoy riding in the dark. The short daylight hours of the Pacific NW winter often catch me out after dark. Unfortunately, in my excitement I managed to destroy my B&M Cyo dynamo light in a little crash on the Chuckanut Ridge Trail. The plastic light mount cracked …

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Dynamo USB Chargers: Revolution vs The Plug

larsmarshandlebars — Sun, 29 Dec 2013 18:02:22 +0000

I started this bike trip with what I thought was the ultimate hub dynamo USB charging system. It’s served me well overall, but had some problems with The Plug USB charger. Luckily, I was given the opportunity to test a relatively new product on the market – the Revolution by …

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Hub Dynamo Systems For Bicycle Touring: Part 3

larsmarshandlebars — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:42:54 +0000

In all my hub dynamo USB charging excitement, I almost failed to add lights to my setup. Considering that we rarely ride after dark, I planned to use battery lights instead.

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