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Going to need to carry a bit more gear than usual for a trip in a couple of weeks - leading a group of kids. I'm contemplating some fork cages and bags. I 'could' go panniers and rack but my current kit would all need upgrading and that's more money than I want to spend so looking at options before I do.
Anyone use and like fork cages like the Surly Anything jobbies and bags? The BBB stackrack ones look reasonably cheap and relatively cheerful. I'm sure there are many other options at many other prices.
Ta
Got some Salsa Anything cages - Alpkit Xtra bags are good because they have patches to pass the straps through
That is some setup...
That is some setup…
I think there is a bike under there too!
I'm quite happy with the Planet X Podsacs cage/bag combo I've been using on one fork leg recently (matched with an old Salsa cage and random bag on the other). Liked them well enough that I also fitted DMR hinged clamps to the fork on another bike so I could use them for a three day trip.
I've been considering swopping my fork to a trek 1120 fork with cargo mounts but it's expensive for a few litres and it will only encourage me to carry more stuff and weight.
Just wondering......
how much do you get in the fork bags?
How much does the cage and bags weigh?
Does it effect handling and steering?
Thanks
1) Bulky but light stuff: old style Thermarest one side (I've given up on airbeds), tent the other, plus a few bits, so <1kg each side.
2) Not enough to be a problem.
3) Nope, and so far I haven't ripped them off against anything.
The PX ones come with an attachment kit including hose clips and zip ties so you can try them on forks lacking mounts, although I didn't use them.
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I have bought some used anything exp cages...they've not arrived yet though...should have just got some planet X ones, would be here by now!!
That is some setup…
I don't think I own that much stuff 😆
I'm about to get some cargo cages. Thinking of sticking with Tailfin. Not the cheapest but great experiences with their other stuff 👍
I’ve got Salsa anything cages that I’ve been hooning down hills for the last 6 months. Great stuff and really solid.
I have Tailfin cages that I use with their 5l cage packs. Expensive, yes, but well made, strong and not too bulky.
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Another vote for the Blackburn outpost cages here. These are mk1 (under the bags).
https://flic.kr/p/2oDaAZ3
On a mixed rough stuff and lanes tour across Wales last week.
I've got the Blackburn cage as well, although it just gets used to hold cooking gear under the downtube.