Bike 1

Thorn Mk 4 tourer with 700 by 40 tubeless tyres

Bar extensions

Mirror onto end of handlebars- Has already fallen off every day numerous times most annoying

Ortlieb panniers-back and handlebarbag with 5kg capacity

Brookes B12 leather saddle- supposedly needs 600kms to be moulded to you, my well padded posterior has not suffered at all

Comments

Day 5

Has taken a little time to get saddle height and position comfortable for my knees which I dont normally have a problem with.

Bike just glides along feel as though I could cycle for ever.Excellent on gravel and dirt roads no sliding or instability.

Bike 2

Giant Tough Ride with 29 mm by 50 mm tyres

Azur black rolltop panniers, Topeak handlebar bag

Comments

Found having panniers high bike quite unstable,positioning panniers lower improved stability and handling. High position of handlebars makes for wind resistance in high winds and slow progress.

Excellent on gravel.