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Keeping your electronics charged on tour is essential and there are a few different approaches. Some people opt for a chargeable batter pack they’ll plug in when they stop in towns for resupply, while others rely on dynamo charging. One option on that front is the CINQ system, with its Plug6 and Plug5 kits, now carried by Tout Terrain North America…
If you run a dynamo hub on your commuter or tourer and are looking to charge a USB battery pack then you need a power inverter at some capacity. The Cinq Plug5 Pure charges at a controlled current, with a 700mA max output and features an aluminum twisting door to protect the USB-C port from dust and water when not in use. While the Plug5 Pure is not in stock at Cinq, you can however order them from your local dealer.
Finding a 1-1/8″ steerer carbon fork with bosses for cargo cages, fenders, and yes, dynamo lighting is near impossible. So what are we to do with all those capable 1-1/8″ steerer frames we have that would otherwise make a great touring bike? CINQ makes one such fork, with all the above features. The Touring Fork weighs 550g, a unique “no-thread” thru-bolt eyelet system for cargo cages, fits bigger tires, utilizes internal routing, and much more!
Specs:
-Clearance for 27,5″ x 2.2″ or 28″x2.0″ (700x50mm) tires
-Great for touring and gravel applications
-“No-Thread” stainless steel thru-bolt cargo mounting system avoids damaging threads permanently mounted in the carbon
-Compatible with internal dynamo wiring for a clean setup
-Light and fender mounts
-Lightweight and strong
See more at CINQ!
These aren’t available in the US but CycleMonkey has licensed it and they make a tapered steerer version too!
Got a rigid MTB or an all-road bike you’d like to do some touring or bikepacking on? Not satisfied with the current carbon fork offerings from the more popular brands? Check out Cinq’s new Adventure 27.5+ / 29er fork and Touring 650b / 700c fork, designed to convert your daily rider to something more capable. Each utilizes “no-thread” cargo bosses to ensure no threads will ever be stripped, internal dynamo routing, light and fender mounts, with a pricepoint of €590.00. Head to Cinq to see more information on the Adventure and Touring forks.
