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Another newbie question... (was: Why are expensive bikes better than cheap ones?)
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From: "SW" <allbrankeepsyougo...@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Another newbie question... (was: Why are expensive bikes better than cheap ones?)
Date: 11 Nov 2006 17:57:11 -0800
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Pinky wrote:
>
> A tail end query what is the Edinburgh "copy" like I am in particularly
> interested in the rain proofness of the "dry sack"
> Next year, with my v small tent, I am starting in Venice and doing a "half"
> of Italy circular tour of about 2000 kms. The trailer beats carrying 4
> panniers and I shall be definitely towing one again -- and almost certainly
> a single wheeled one like the Yak
>
I bought a Monoporter earlier in the summer and have to say I'm very
impressed. The steering is stiffer but the bike is very stable and you
can corner at speed as if the trailer isn't there. I have been
downhill with a full load of camping gear on board at over 42 mph
without any problems whatsoever.
I didn't bother with the official dry-bag as it costs extra and I
already had something suitable to use instead but it is made by Ortlieb
so should be 100% waterproof.
SW
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