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The rear carrier system is the best place to carry luggage - it’s behind you so is in your slipstream, and can take very large panniers and a top bag or tent. I’ve carried 50kg+ on my rear carrier, though I wouldn’t suggest doing that often! It’s rated at 25kg.
For more carrying capacity, the lowrider carrier is the way to go - it can take another full-size set of panniers, up to 25kg, and with it’s low centre-of-gravity does not affect the handling like front panniers can on an upright bike. It’s also handy to be able to reach into the pannier when you’re riding to get sandwiches or a drink! The little propstand shown is a handy extra.
If you don’t have the lowrider, another propstand is available which fits to the rear triangle.
The rear suspension on the StreetMachine is very good - the No Squat system means that it is unaffected by your pedalling. The standard suspension unit is good - this optional DT Swiss unit is even better...
Gearing and brakes can be upgraded in various ways on the StreetMachine (although the “basic” specification is already very good). The V-brakes can be swapped to Magura rim brakes or disc brakes, and the gearing can be upgraded from Deore/Tiagra to XT/105, or even to the amazing Rohloff hub gear.
The handlebar position on the SM is very comfortable - your hands sit relaxed at your side, with brake and gear controls in easy reach. Overseat steering is an option, if you feel that way inclined...
This picture shows the optional Magura hydraulic brake levers.
StreetMachine GTe Improvements: The GTe has the same seat configuration as the other HPVelotechnik bikes - you have a choice of the BodyLink 2-piece hardshell seat which is very adjustable and supportive, or the very comfortable ErgoMesh webbing seat.
There are a few other little tweaks - the front mech cable runs under the boom, Grasshopper-style, the rear cables run under the pivot instead of over the shock, and the headset is a neater recessed one.
This is what it looks like with full touring kit:
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Last updated on:
29 January 2012
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