u/ThaiJeenHelp — reddlx

Are cycling specific wind jackets really better?

I have a cheap windbreaker from Uniqlo. I use it if I want just a bit of extra warmth on a ride, mostly early in the morning. I dont need it for rain. It's served me well, but it's ready to be replaced. Is a more expensive cycling-specific wind jacket really going to be better? I just saw one by Castelli and one by Sportful at some bike shops and the material is almost see-through. Seems hard to believe that one like this will provide as much warmth.

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u/ThaiJeenHelp — 1 day ago

▲ 8 r/foldingbikes+1 crossposts

I just got a folding bike to do touring and I will use a large Borough bag on the front, but I'm unsure what to try on the back. Most of the setups I see online use a standard seat pack, but it seems that there would be some advantages to getting a saddle bag adapter clamp and using a large top-loading saddle/handlebar bag, such as Swift Industries Zietgeist. The latter can hold a heavier max load than a seat pack and, I suspect, it should sway less. But, not seeing any makes me wonder if I'm missing some negatives. Does anyone here have experience using a top-loader? Thanks.

Edit - In case it's not clear what I'm talking about. https://youtu.be/y2Cig8q0Gac?si=91y9vji1eD5KUbkK&t=88

u/ThaiJeenHelp — 22 days ago

▲ 2 r/Europetravel

We found a cheap flight to Bucharest, and so are doing a last-minute week in Romania. We’d like to do a day tour to the Slanic Prahova Salt Mine and the mud volcanos from Brasov rather than Bucharest. Can anyone here recommend a good tour company or local driver in Brasov for this? Thanks.

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u/ThaiJeenHelp — 23 days ago