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Nope. I was alone in it most of the time and it was roomy for me. It's about the size of a full size bed.

I am about to buy one. Did you get yours and are you happy with it ?

Hi and thanks for your question and watching! I stopped using the Brooks saddle a few months ago. I had it on the bike for about 3 years. After about 500 miles I thought it would start feeling more comfortable. The break-in period is supposed to be about 300 miles. I didn't notice much of a difference after 500 miles. I put about 2,500 miles on the saddle before I switched. It just never worked for me the way I thought it would. It's just a preference thing in my opinion. Some people love it. I have talked to other riders about it and had mixed responses as well. I was okay with the Brooks saddle, but in the end I opted for something with some more cushion.

@@exploresinc What saddle did you switch to?

I'm approaching 5000km. Something to consider. Thanks!

Never had that happen to knock the poles out and it went through a few wind storms. Not hurricane force or anything. Poles are under a lot of tension so winds would have to be pretty strong to knock them out

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Honestly the mounting options were a little daunting for me. The bike shop mounted the front rack on this bike and I have never adjusted them. They did seem a little tight at first but I think what they did is flip the plates around and uses spacers. It's been a few years since so I don't remember exactly what they did. I appreciate the comment comment 🧐

I have never actually been on a LHT/Disc Trucker so I can't say for sure. The LHT is renowned for touring capabilities so I would lean toward that. You can't go wrong with either in my opinion.

@@exploresinc Thanks bro

I have got a troll and a 26 inch long haul trucker. To be honest the LHT is a faster lighter bike and with 2inch tyres you can still off road. BUT advantages of the troll are Run rim or disc brakes More braze ons, luggage options Wider tyres up to 3inch or 2.7 older model Rear dropout designed for hub gears, a rolhoff or derailleur. You could run 700c wheels, I tried this, makes a faster bike but very high bottom bracket. I can't commit on the disc trucker but my choice to get travel quickly on tarmac LHT or off road Troll. It's a shame the troll is discontinued but it is a very heavy bike.

Thanks for watching. I did use this on a few nights with temperatures around 30F and got away with a 20F sleeping bag. It's not insulated (other than the mattress) although the tent material holds in heat decently if you zip it up. I would treat it as if it were a regular tent and insulate your sleeping area accordingly. Add a sleeping pad or blanket on top of the mattress if you need to and a warm sleeping bag/blanket(s) should do the trick.

I don't see why not. Just about any crossbars should be rated for the weight of the tent.

I have never really ridden a bike with one for any length of time, but I might just prefer just the seat post over a Brooks.

Why? Really interested to know! How much time have you spent on one? Did it went through the brake-in period?

Notatall. I have the surly rear rack on my troll and it allows you to mount the panniers far back. I have lots of heel clearance. Even if I moved the panniers forward a few inches I would still not hit my heels

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As long as you mount the panniers right back seems to be ok. I use big panniers.

They are the Surly Moloko handlebars. They come standard on the Troll and similar models

Yakima Jetstream: yakima.com/products/jetstream?variant=30947596501040 I just realized my previous response was regarding another one of my videos. Hopefully you found what you were looking for :)

yes, depending on your size, but it is about the same footprint of a standard 2-man tent

how tall are you supposed to be to fit this thing

@@nicolejohnlachica9778 I'm about 5' 10" and about 160 lbs. Anyone under 6 feet should be ok (for 1 person).

supposedly there is more rolling resistance, as the wheel's circumference is smaller, but not by much. It's a little noticeable. I went with a 26" because around the world, 26 inch wheels are still the most common (I think). So you could get parts in almost any country. In the US and Europe, 700C is the norm, but any reputable bike shop should still be able to service a 26" bike.

Totally agree. I have lowered them since I released the video. Thanks for the input!

They seemed pretty similar to me when I was picking a bike. The Ogre is supposedly a "commuter" bike for shorter distances but meant to handle a lot of cargo. The handlebars on the Ogre are not for long distance, although you could always swap them out.

mesh was really good. It keeps out mosquitos for sure. Very small bugs occasionally got in, especially if you have a light on inside the tent without the shades

Thanks for watching!

You can probably get away with a medium, but it may run a little big. Check out your local bike shop and get measured. Inseam length is a better measurement than overall height.

For this particular model I don't think you will be very comfortable. I would treat the dogs as an extra person and say you would need a 3 person tent. I was considering a bigger tent and the Kukenam 3 is what I would go with: tepui.com/products/thule-tepui-explorer-kukenam-3 amzn.to/3p35mf5. It's a few hundred dollars more but a lot more space that you will be grateful for.

If you are planning on touring (mainly on pavement) then the LHTis probably the best choice. BUT I like the Troll because it can handle a little better off-road. That being said, all Surlys can be customized to be geared toward pavement or trail. Everything "out of the box" with the Troll was what I was looking for to handle all terrain. It depends what specs you are looking for and the terrain you plan to tackle. Really can't go wrong either way.

They are good tires. Not fast but they handle the weight well and can tackle most terrain pretty well even with a lot of cargo.

I realize I didn't answer your question. So to answer your question, the tire weight does not bother me.

Thanks for the feedback! Totally agree

I sometimes left my blankets inside and the tent still folded up but I noticed the extra thickness can make it a little tight to close. As for a thicker mattress: if it compresses well then you can probably get away with a couple inches of extra thickness. It would probably have to be custom cut from foam to fit well.

Was it discontinued?

When I was fitted for this bike, My inseam was about 31 inches.

The bike featured in the video is a Medium Frame

in the video i am using yakima jetstream with timberline towers: amzn.to/3b7fFtH (link to crossbars)