It's 90% loaded for the trip, anyway. Bryan and I are going to do a test ride to Benbrook tonight. That way we know our bikes still work when loaded, and whether we need to redistribute any of the weight.
I guess I have the most predictable of the Surly touring bikes: the purpose-built Long Haul Trucker. I needed either a 54cm or 56cm frame; the 54cm uses 26" wheels and the 56cm uses 700c wheels. I chose the 54, because 26" is the most universally available world-wide tire, and I have a life goal of touring across place like Cuba one day.
The front and rear panniers are Arkel, which I think are simply the best available today. Even if they are Canadian. The rack-top backs are Jandd, a U.S. company whose quality is a close second to Arkel.
Bryan thinks that I'm probably the fittest of the three of us, but he also says he's pretty sure I'm the most overpacked... so hopefully that'll level the field a bit.
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5 comments:
That's just straight-up awesome, there.
I'm excited to hear about your tour! Bring back lots of stories and pics to post. Hope you all three have a great time. Keep me in mind for next time...
Y'all should make Bernie haul the beer.
And I thought *I* overpacked! Honestly - I don't know how I would even begin to do seomthing like this. I have never been a camper but for something like this, I think I could be!
Keep bloggin! This is great stuff!
Michelle
bike touring is the best way to travel.
hands down. I had too much fun.
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