Tailfin AeroPack - My Post GDMBR Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- A review of my Tailfin Aeropack and Tailfin Panniers which I used when riding the GDMBR in 2023. Viewers of my main channel (linked below) will have already seen this review as it was uploaded to my main channel to introduce this, my review channel.
Thank you for watching, if you enjoyed this video please take a look at some of the others I have on this channel, or follow along with my adventures on my main channel which is linked below.
Links
Tailfin AeroPack
www.tailfin.cc/product/seat-p...
Main channel
/ @matryderadventures
00:00. Introduction
00:09. Overview and the positives
05:25. Component weights
06:09. Negatives (cost)
07:40. Summary - กีฬา
Have the same Aeropak and 10L bags, they are fantastic and fit my bike that has no rack mounts. Used the bags on GD and Baja Divide on a Tumbleweed T-Rack and they worked perfectly there as well.
I love mine. I've been using them more on my gravel bike recently. Awesome rack
I've just started to try one for my events, adventures and commutes as it fits my laptop in. That helps bring the perceived cost down. Just 40 commutes will pay for it! My one fear would be something breaking mid ride and not being able to bodge it
Looks very good and your trip proves the quality is right. I can’t justify 500 quid so I’ve just ordered the Ortlieb quick rack and going to strap the 31 litre rack pack to it. I won’t need any more capacity than that so fingers crossed ha ha
Sounds like a good solution to me. Everyone says Ortlieb stuff is bomb proof. Good luck 👍
Great review - looks like a good setup! Just don't think about the price of gear and it's alright! I like that you can bring the whole rack into the tent, and not have to worry about clipping panniers on/off.
I do like that old mountain front rack that you installed post trip to gdmbr - my bike also has a carbon fork and I got a rack that attaches to the handlebar called "Jack the bike rack" - but I really love the one you have got, looks really good - I'm a bit nervous about loading too much weight on my carbon fork, and the fact that it's through axle mounted looks very neat. Didn't know that rack existed til I saw one of your videos with it.
How do you find the weight distribution on it? Love the wald 137 basket with that front bag.. I looked at getting that also but got something from WizardWorks instead, cause it fit my rack better. 👍
Wise words. I kind of manage to get over the cost of things by making sure I use them. I swap the Tailfin between bikes all the time so that helps too.
The Old Man Mountain rack is really nice. I was a bit worried that I'd gone overboard but the thru axle mounts keepy mind at rest. I like the look of that Jack the Bike rack.
I need to get some more rides in before I can comment on the weight distribution. I've already discovered that it handles better than when I had the handlebar bag. I think the basket set up will stay. The most important thing is that everything is rock solid now.
Cheers 👍👍
I decided on the tailfin from watching your videos, thanks
That's good. Or bad as they're expensive. I'm 100% happy with mine so I'm sure you will be too. Cheers 👍
So why did you opt for the Aeropack vs the Rack with the trunk bag?
Mainly cost. The Aeropack is cheaper. Also, I had detachable panniers and didn't need to be able to remove the top bag.
Hi Mat! I really enjoyed your coverage of GDMBR. I saw that you used a suspension seatpost on the GDMBR. How did it work and was it helpful? You also had a Brooks saddle (I think), which I see you changed now. What was the reason for this? I'm asking because I travel quite a lot, but I have a constant problem with my seat and I'm still looking for a solution that will give me relief.
Fingers crossed for your Trans Am.
I have a plan for the European Divide, but I need 2 months off and my ass pain-free ;) I'm working on it.
Greetings from Poland
Tom
Hi. I used an Eesilk plus suspension seatpost and loves it. It definitely made a big difference. The Brooks saddle was too hard for me, especially once I stopped using padded shorts. The Ergon SMC saddle has a small amount of padding and I'm happy I switched to it.
Good look with the European Divide. Cheers 👍
@@matryderreviewsThanks Mat. So, I have to start using this suspension. By the way, if you decide to visit Poland, during your european trip, let me know. I can point a few nice trails:)
@@matryderreviewsI bought suspension seatpost and yesterday I had first, offroad, longer trip with it. I think it will be gamechanger for my butt. Thanks Mat!
Everything you can buy is justifiable, say the price quickly, and it's never painful😊
Excellent advice. I'll practice talking quicker!!
What is the basket in the front?
It's a basket bag from Outershell.
I bought one. I think I put my card # in and out three times 😂
🤣 It was hard for me too. I'm glad I did though. It's had a tonne of use and has held up well. Cheers 👍