Logistics of biking 9833 miles in 409 days

Re:Logistics of biking 9833 miles in 409 days by dheera on Monday November 14, 2022 @05:47PM (#33602461)

I've done long distance rides in Asia and I'd strongly suggest using as standard parts as possible, for exactly that reason: the bike shop in some middle-of-nowhere village will likely have something you can use.

When long distance touring you're also usually pulling around a fair amount of baggage, so don't bother trying to save a few hundred grams here and there on bike components if it isn't standard stuff.

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Re:Logistics of biking 9833 miles in 409 days by peterispedaling on Monday November 14, 2022 @07:44PM (#33603634)

Hi! I wrote the post. I was pleasantly surprised how widespread the pads for mechanical disc brakes are, the rotors, and a 10-speed chain. In general, a complete new 26" or 29" MTB wheel is going to be readily accessible.

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