Geared Up structure by an internal molded plastic review. Sales are frame, so no matter what you’ve got limited to stock on packed in them, they’ll maintain their hand.) shape, more so than any other pannier At last, an equipment for your next trip I’ve seen. This structure also allows them off-the-grid bike- by Mike Deme to stand up when you set them down lighting system! on the ground. No flopping around like C. Crane Company dead fish, and this is a nice feature when is renowned for fun adju- you’re traveling through airports. catalog gizmos to help stabil- The Devon panniers are constructed us live with less of an ity without of water-resistant cotton canvas and electrical sucking noise. tools and a Koga Chela ($1,390, www.commuter trimmed with black leather. The zip- When I saw this LED light neatly- engineered bicycles.com, [email protected], pers seal out water and, when fully combo online, I had to have it. Its fold-up crank handle. The 805-569-5381) unzipped, allow the top of the pan- most prominent feature, a hand-crank battery is replaceable with price still to Chela means “disciple” in Tibetan, nier to open like a suitcase. The body power system (re-chargeable Ni-Mh bat- be determined. One drawback is a low- but this trailer is the follower of no other, consists of one large compartment with tery), might be a pain to convenience profile switch that’s sometimes a bit dif- at least not that I’ve seen, although it will flexible straps for securing your items addicts, but a one-minute wind-up at the ficult to operate. Another shortcoming trail behind you and your bicycle. There and there is an external pocket on the office coat rack gives you eight minutes is that the battery runs down faster in are quite a few trailers on the market to front and on the side, both with leather of steady light, or 18 minutes flashing. colder temperatures (especially below 40 choose from but, if you’ve recently said closures. Concerning the attachment sys- Five-minutes of cranking (the maximum) degrees Farenheit) making it less practi- to yourself, “I need a trailer that does tem, Brooks did a smart thing — they produces 50 minutes flashing time. cal for winter use. - June Siple more than just carry my stuff,” you’re licensed Arkel’s trademarked Cam-Lock Switch modes: off, on steady, or blink- in luck. The Chela, available from Koga hook system — and it’s a great addition ing. Linked head and tail light work Schwalbe Marathon Dureme ($79, USA, is unique in so many ways that you solar panel on a to these classically British bags. together, either flashing or steady. As www.schwalbetires.com, 888-700-5860) might be a bit overwhelmed by its awe- 54-degree semi- If you’re the touring type that likes to the battery runs down, the head light Schwalbe has now added the someness. sunny day and it employ a handlebar bag, then the match- powers down and diverts all remaining Marathon Dureme to their Evolution line Sometimes it doesn’t make sense to charged my cell phone ing Cornwall is the perfect addition to power to the tail light. Three LEDs are of tires. This is another great addition restate something when it’s already been in 54 minutes and my a set of Devons. It’s constructed of the sufficiently bright to see and be seen. for touring cyclists to their Marathon done quite well, like this from the Koga iPod in 87. same materials and in the same style as Easy installation fueled my enthusi- family, which now consists of 13 tires USA website. It states that the Chela four removable bags in total. The Chela is constructed of an alumi- the Devons but has its own particularly asm (wiring headlight to tail light), from which to offers “… built-in features such as an And there’s more! It has just about an num frame and heavy-duty truck-tarp nifty features. The waterproof map case but what really sold me are choose. The integrated folding chair and table, a inch of wheel travel to provide a good type material with a 1/4” foam backing is attached to the top of the bag by six three features that make Dureme offers a telescopic stand (to be used for camera, amount of traction, an easy-to-use attach- which is water repellent but not water- spare spokes, which, if necessary, can be it indispensable on a bike triple-compound lamp, safety flag, etc.) and a daypack ment system for 26-inch and 27C wheels, proof, however the built-in rain cover replaced by spokes that fit your wheel tour. First, you won’t have tread with excel- with solar cells to charge a GPS or a rear light and reflective piping for vis- will keep your stuff dry. A nice free set. The bag closes by a Tenax self-lock- to shake down little rural lent traction and mobile phone. Travel kit can be stored ibility, a rain cover, and a 36-spoke wheel addition is a second yoke which is stiffer ing fastener and two attachment points towns to find replacement durability, the result in separate integrated compartments. with a 16 x 1.95-inch Maxxis Hookworm than the standard one and provides a bit on the side allow for connecting on the batteries. Second, the headlight of their patented puncture- The alloy chassis has suspension and tire. And with a bit of ingenuity, the tele- better fore-and-aft tracking. cloth-cotton shoulder strap. The cool- doubles as a flashlight in camp. protection system called offers very smooth riding character- scopic stand could be So, if you’re looking for a bike-travel est feature of the Cornwall is the leather Wind it up again Double Defense. This system istics. Nevertheless, the converted trailer that does it all (well, it won’t but- front pocket which features a slide-out, to find your protects the portion of the empty weight is only 12.6 into an ter your toast), you should check out the zippered leather compartment for stash- way back tire that meets the surface kg/27.7 lbs. on the scales. umbrella Koga Chela. ing grab-and-go items. A leather strap to your as well as the sidewalls With only minor holder so holds it in place when it’s on the bag and tent. so sharp objects can‘t adaptations, when you‘re Brooks Cornwall and Devon ($340; there are leather belt loops if you want Third, tear what is often the the Chela sitting in the chair $300 each; www.brooksengland.com) to attach it to yourself. The Cornwall and most most vulnerable part can be and eating off The first line about the Devon pan- also features Arkel’s quick-release attach- unusual, the of a tire. And, for a convert- the table, niers in their brochure reads, “Highly ment system, and both the Cornwall and headlight sports a tire that offers this ed into you‘ll have original bicycle luggage as featured in Devon include orange waterproof covers. cell- phone jack (DC much protection, it’s an easily it made Brooks catalogues since the end of the If you’re inclined to purchase a set of cable provided) to recharge quite light, weigh- maneu- in the 19th century … .” I think it’s apt, as the panniers and a handlebar bag that will Nokia phones (except N-types). ing in at a mere 16.75 verable shade, first time deputy editor Aaron Teasdale last a lifetime, and you like classic gear, Adapter tips for other phones ounces/475 grams. lug- just like saw these finely-crafted panniers, he the Cornwall and Devon should be heav- can be found at www.powerplusadapter. So if you want your bike to ride like gage trolly Potsie said, “Wow, they look like luggage.” ily considered. com (about $10). No more getting strand- a dream, check out the Dureme, which for use in Weber. It’s true. They do look like luggage, and ed at the end of a cell call in camp. Just comes in both a wire bead and folding public trans- I tested that’s one of the qualities I like most POWERplus LED Swallow crank the headlight one minute for 2 to variety. port.” There the 12V 100mA about them. These panniers have a cot- ($40, 800-522-8863, www.ccrane.com) 8 minutes of juice to wrap up your call. are actually Iowa thin film ton-cloth adjustable handle and are given (NOTE: C. Crane provided product for Other nice features include beam continued on page 61

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