Retrobike Touring.

[KayOs]

Everything about this is just right! Down to the bag choice and placement.

Still looks fast, even loaded down.

Thank you. I also think it looks very sporty and sufficiently technical thanks to the fork.
I've done a few small laps on it now and it rides super comfortably, almost like a cruiser. Awesome!

 

[widowmaker]

I have been testing my sleep set up in the house, ready for a few 'tours' in the spring.

Sleeping bag, pillow etc all ok.

One things I cannot live with is the sleep-mat, IIRC its an early thermarest type/Mountain warehouse ?

Its killing my back, I wont be doing very long tours and weight not an issue - I would rather cut down somewhere else and have a decent sleep.

Any recommendations ?

 

[The History Man]

I have been testing my sleep set up in the house, ready for a few 'tours' in the spring.

Sleeping bag, pillow etc all ok.

One things I cannot live with is the sleep-mat, IIRC its an early thermarest type/Mountain warehouse ?

Its killing my back, I wont be doing very long tours and weight not an issue - I would rather cut down somewhere else and have a decent sleep.

Any recommendations ?

Over the years I have done exactly the same thing ending up making sacrifices to carry a very thick alpkit dozer.

You’ll thank me for it.

https://alpkit.com/products/dozer

 

[widowmaker]

Thanks, ill check them out.

Its the one thing that I have endured over the years, but If I cant get a decent nights sleep after a day in the saddle what's the point.

I know that the straightforward pads are more durable, less prone to leaks but I am suffering.

Its a bit personal but what pillow do you use

 

[The History Man]

Tried lots but ended up using a stuff sack full of clothes wrapped in a t shirt.

 

[The History Man]

Got a few here of different makes and sizes. Best was suedette inflatable

 

[widowmaker]

Thanks chap !!

 

[KayOs]

I have been testing my sleep set up in the house, ready for a few 'tours' in the spring.

Sleeping bag, pillow etc all ok.

One things I cannot live with is the sleep-mat, IIRC its an early thermarest type/Mountain warehouse ?

Its killing my back, I wont be doing very long tours and weight not an issue - I would rather cut down somewhere else and have a decent sleep.

Any recommendations ?

I use this one for three years now. I find it very comfortable and yet small and light. It is also inflated very quickly. I have size L and am 1.80m tall.

https://www.decathlon.de/p/luftmatratze-trekking-mt500-air-l-180-×-52-cm-1-person/_/R-p-189392

 

[R-V]

I use this one for three years now. I find it very comfortable and yet small and light. It is also inflated very quickly. I have size L and am 1.80m tall.

https://www.decathlon.de/p/luftmatratze-trekking-mt500-air-l-180-×-52-cm-1-person/_/R-p-189392

Nice cheap one. I have some thermarest, it's good and lightweight

 

[widowmaker]

Thanks chaps !