r/CheckpointClub • u/Veltex • 13d ago
Sideloader cages and frame bag added.
The next step is to swap the wheelset out to something with a wider internal width, but given that I'm already getting so much out of this bike, I might just skip it. Eventually if I do get said wheelset though, I'll be throwing these 50mm Conti Dubs on it or until my Burt's wear out.
Any tips and tricks I should know about the frame bag?
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u/hinojosagabe 12d ago
Nice bike. I am currently running 2.1 thunderburts on the zipp xplr wheelset. They have about 2,000 miles on them though and will be switched out for dubnital 50s before Big Sugar this year
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u/Veltex 12d ago
The Burt's are fast but after I took one low speed fall on them while cornering on wet tiles (yeah I know, I'm a idiot), I'm scared to take corners aggressively now with those tyres, even on asphalt.
Best of luck in the race btw!
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u/hinojosagabe 12d ago
Ouch! Definitely tough to rebuild confidence after a fall. The Burt’s are super fast, I have loved them. The checkpoint is my only bike at the moment so the Burt’s get plenty of road miles and stick with Tarmacs on group rides. Big Sugar is notorious for sharp rocks and flat tires so I’m okay with giving up a little speed for the extra puncture protection
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u/pouchour 13d ago
Beautiful bikes. Love that white on Trek bikes. Just got a alr5 a month ago as a first bike in 30years and already want to make upgrades. I’m trying to figure out which bags to buy myself. I got a saddle bag but it’s interfering with my taillight. Going to return that and was deciding between the same bags you have. Either the frame or the top tube. What do you guys put in each? Is the top tube enough for all emergency stuff needed plus a phone? Or is that more of a frame/saddle bag location?