I finally took the plunge. My local bike shop has Trek Allant+ 8s (and Stagger) for 2500 bucks. I've been eyeing them for a while to use as a small town commuter and for my GF ride while I train on my road bike. Given that, I went for the Stagger version because the lower stand over height will suit her.
I've only had a chance to ride it a little because of the cold, but man, this thing is some kinda cool
I downloaded the Garmin Varia app so I can use it with my phone (the Varia is from one of my road bikes). I've read enough here that I'm using a handlebar mount/quadlock instead of the spring loaded holder above the built in display.
First order of business is to get it ready for utility riding to the store, bank etc. For that, I want panniers so they don't block my radar unit on the seatpost (as opposed to a rack top bag). I'm looking at these:
Does anyone know if these are direct fit to the stock rack on my bike or do they need something else to make them work?
I'd also like the abilty to turn the lights off while riding to save battery but maybe they draw so little that it isn't worth it?
I have no idea how the range thing will work, some of my training rides my GF will accompany me on will be 100 miles (or just over) and some of those will have 10k feet of climbing. That brings me to the spare battery question, would it get me there and will if fit on the Stagger frame version?
I'm digging around in here looking for other stuff as well, including COBI, what it is and what it does. In the little that I've ridden it so far, I can already tell it will be perfect for what I want it for. And the price was very nice, 2609.00 out the door. I'm almost tempted to buy another one.
I've only had a chance to ride it a little because of the cold, but man, this thing is some kinda cool
I downloaded the Garmin Varia app so I can use it with my phone (the Varia is from one of my road bikes). I've read enough here that I'm using a handlebar mount/quadlock instead of the spring loaded holder above the built in display.First order of business is to get it ready for utility riding to the store, bank etc. For that, I want panniers so they don't block my radar unit on the seatpost (as opposed to a rack top bag). I'm looking at these:
BACK-ROLLER - Ortlieb USA
Durable polyester fabric make this pannier a long lasting touring companion. The waterproof roll closure ensures safe and waterproof storage of food and equipment. With its QL2.1 fixing it is quickly mounted and taken off the bike rack. A shoulder strap provides carrying comfort when taken off...
ortliebusa.com
Does anyone know if these are direct fit to the stock rack on my bike or do they need something else to make them work?
I'd also like the abilty to turn the lights off while riding to save battery but maybe they draw so little that it isn't worth it?
I have no idea how the range thing will work, some of my training rides my GF will accompany me on will be 100 miles (or just over) and some of those will have 10k feet of climbing. That brings me to the spare battery question, would it get me there and will if fit on the Stagger frame version?
I'm digging around in here looking for other stuff as well, including COBI, what it is and what it does. In the little that I've ridden it so far, I can already tell it will be perfect for what I want it for. And the price was very nice, 2609.00 out the door. I'm almost tempted to buy another one.
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I see you're using yours to good effect. Seeing a pic of your bike has given me some ideas. A mirror for sure and I think you have a Garmin Varia as well. I'm going to contact the dealer re the extra battery set up as well as looking to source a one wheel cargo trailer that will work with the rear QR. I need to figure out what the axle is exactly, ie TA or QR.
