Graham,

I rode along the beach front of Kaifaqu (economic development zone) headed towards Penglai. Was short and sweet. Only 10 kms or so.

Lobotomous,

Can you send me the taobao link for the panniers and aldo box? I was going to get the canvas GDW side and top bags but would prefer hard ones. I didn't know about the stock rack for the back. Perhaps that is what the guys at the shop meant but it got lost in translation. Also, where did you find your barkbusters?

Cheers