Just picked up this Univega Alpine 5.7 (bike packing base)

[bikeworkshop]

Could we see a picture of the wishbone please

Surely @Guinessisgoodforyou you can't fit an ass rocket in the space already reserved for a canvas carradice saddlebag, complete with bamboo stiffening pole and white leather straps?

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Surely @Guinessisgoodforyou you can't fit an ass rocket in the space already reserved for a canvas carradice saddlebag, complete with bamboo stiffening pole and white leather straps?

I can and have. Bag is open in this shot, we were off the OS map and I hadn't bought the next Number one son was not impressed

 

[KayOs]

Could we see a picture of the wishbone please

Here you go, sir

It gets screwed to the saddle rails

called Topeak Backloader Wishbone

The new Backloader has it already built in it's harness if I understand correctly

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I like Topeak stuff a lot. That is like a modified triathlon bottle set up, very neat.
Edit, is there a bottle cage both sides?

 

[KayOs]

I like Topeak stuff a lot. That is like a modified triathlon bottle set up, very neat.
Edit, is there a bottle cage both sides?

Yes, both sides.

 

[Tommy27]

I don't like the wagging tail bags, but I do like carradice bags (often used front and rear, supported by some type of small rack). We have a few bits of Wizard Works stuff as a family, though all currently the smaller ones (snack bags, handlebar bags) and it's really well made. Same can be said about Restrap who also make in the UK.

This is quite amusing, but also useful.

 

[Tommy27]

Will your tour include riding off road?

 

[focomat 1c]

I use my Alpina for bike packing too because the frame is really comfortable

I have a similar Alpina with AMP F1 forks , however when out riding one day I happened to look down at the front cantilevers when

braking , only to see a surprising amount of twisting of the fork legs . I fitted a brake booster to solve the problem . Considering

the loads that you are carrying and that you have fitted v-brakes , perhaps it would be worth a closer look in that area ?

 

[KayOs]

I have a similar Alpina with AMP F1 forks , however when out riding one day I happened to look down at the front cantilevers when

braking , only to see a surprising amount of twisting of the fork legs . I fitted a brake booster to solve the problem . Considering

the loads that you are carrying and that you have fitted v-brakes , perhaps it would be worth a closer look in that area ?

Thanks for the info, I will observe it when riding next time.
So far the fork always felt solid.