I’ve had the raptor 14 for a few years now, love it. I switched over to a fanny pack though, the raptor only comes out for back country rides now.Replaced worn out cassette , chain & chainring on my Whyte e160rs .( no pics) ...but yesterday was a very sad day as I had to say goodbye to one of my oldest riding companions after years of being together and visiting some fantastic locations ..it was time to say goodbye .. as she's split ..
I knew at the end of our recent Kirk Yetholm ride that the end was nigh ..but only just got around to looking for something better..
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Hello Raptor 14 ...hope you Ospreys are as good ..but with a price reduction down to £87.00 from an rrp of £145.00..it seemed like a good idea
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Hello Raptor 14 ...hope you Ospreys are as good ..but with a price reduction down to £87.00 from an rrp of £145.00..it seemed like a good idea
I'm one of those riders who carries the kitchen sink on every ride ...you know ..just in caseI’ve had the raptor 14 for a few years now, love it. I switched over to a fanny pack though, the raptor only comes out for back country rides now.
I really want to put cushcore in my rear tire but I loathe installing it the 2 worst jobs in this sport IMO, cushcore and ridewrap/invisiframe installation.Some goodies starting to show up for the Turbo Levo!
Cushcore
i9 stem
170mm air shaft to increase travel on the Fox 38
Enve M7 bar
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When my new levo comes this week my first two projects are ridewrap and cushcore. Your comment made me out loud say “oh no they are right..” this is going to suck.I really want to put cushcore in my rear tire but I loathe installing it the 2 worst jobs in this sport IMO, cushcore and ridewrap/invisiframe installation.
I bought a Whyte branded seatpost ..spookily enough for my Whyte when the original post died ..manufactured I'm told by brand x ..zero problems so far and great valueMy dropper post died beyond repair on my Rise at the weekend so went for a Brand X Ascend XL. Another £150 spent that I hadn’t expected
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My ridewrap kit for the levo is still sitting in the box. I haven’t even attempted to install it yet, I don’t drink anymore so maybe that’s why I’ve been putting it off.When my new levo comes this week my first two projects are ridewrap and cushcore. Your comment made me out loud say “oh no they are right..” this is going to suck.
Worst however for me was studding fat tires by hand. My hands were a bloody messy by the end. Though cushcore wasn’t much better
You can't wear on over here in the UK unless you want to be laughed at and mocked by every person you passI switched over to a fanny pack though
I’m in the UK, you see more fanny packs than backpacks in my area. I know a lot of guys that have switched over…..after making fun of mineYou can't wear on over here in the UK unless you want to be laughed at and mocked by every person you pass
I swore to never own a hip pack, laughing it off as another passing industry fad. But…….. after a trip to GoOutdoors with my lad and a look and try of the Camelback LR4, I’m deffo ordering one for when I’m able to ride again. It just feels right, don’t care about looks, it’s behind meI’m in the UK, you see more fanny packs than backpacks in my area. I know a lot of guys that have switched over…..after making fun of mine
You can't wear on over here in the UK unless you want to be laughed at and mocked by every person you pass
Haha totally agree. I even delayed ordering invisiframe because then I have to install it lol. Although I still think cushcore is worse than invisiframe/ridewrap so it takes the overall winner (loser?)I really want to put cushcore in my rear tire but I loathe installing it the 2 worst jobs in this sport IMO, cushcore and ridewrap/invisiframe installation.
I live in whats seen as one of the most deprived aeas of my city so I'm terrified to wear one....I find it motivating and uplifting that I'm not one of the ego-driven fashion lemmings going along with the status quo for image.
Cargo shorts and fanny pack are a win. And I don't wear it in the back. It's on the side for riding and front for walking.
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