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Thread: 1st time bike rafting

  1. #11
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    Sirocco:

    Without knowing your bike's frame design it's hard to suggest a repeatable method. Just throw your bike onto the raft and figure ways to tighten it down via the attachment points. I used a bunch of toe straps and two adjustable length bungee cords. It was a bit tricky figuring out an arrangement that kept the fork high above the water line.

    Here are also some ideas http://www.youtube.com/user/alpackar...?feature=watch

  2. #12
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    Thanks man,

    I ride an FSR Stumpjumper and also a Salsa Vaya depending on occasion and cargo. Will try it out.

    G
    Land Rover D90 | Sankey Trailer

  3. #13
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    I should probably start a packrafting thread but seeing as I posted here before and my intention is to use a bike...

    I went out for the 1st time on the raft on Tuesday. I wrote a little blurb here: http://siroccoverland.com/2012/06/27...t-time-out-uk/

    very pleased with it. I just need to find some good put in/take out points on this river as everything is high so with a bike I don't think it would be possible. I need some shallows to try it 1st.

    Spraydeck was a great addition, fully recommended.

    G
    Land Rover D90 | Sankey Trailer

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    ywen, which model Alpacka is that? Is is the Alpaca or the larger Yukon Yak?
    2005 Nissan Xterra OR with Shrock bumpers/sliders, 3" SL, Total Chaos UCAs, 285/75 pro comp X/AT
    2003 Nissan Xterra R.I.P.

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