Bike Stuff

In the previous sections we discussed what touring is as well as different personal issues that you should consider like physical and mental strength as well as discussions around keeping a journal and taking pictures.

Now it's time to discuss the bicycle itself. That's what this section will do.

Here is the list of articles available in this section:

Bicycle related equipment

The bike

Common considerations when choosing a bicycle for touring
Types of bikes used for touring
Touring Bicycle Case Studies

MTB - Evolution of a Touring bike - from mountain to touring
MTB - Using a mountain bike as a touring bike
Hybrid - The evolution of a light touring bike (or bikes)
Touring Bike - My Trek 520 after numerous upgrades
Folder - Touring On A Folder
Things to consider when selecting a bike
Recumbent - Touring on a recumbent
Jakub's Amazing Bucket Bike
Upright versus recumbent bicycle for touring
Why I Tour on a Recumbent Trike

Technology and Bicycle Touring

Homemade Map Holder
Carrying the load on the bike
Choosing a set of panniers/saddlebags
Vaude, Arkel and Ortlieb saddlebag/pannier review
Do-It-Yourself Panniers/Saddlebags
Front and Rear racks
Bicycle touring using a Xtracycle
Adding a flag for a knightly touch
Hauling a load - Trailers
Keeping your bike secured during your bicycle touring adventure
Take a seat.... comfortably : Saddles
Tires

Schwalbe Marathon Plus tire review

Selecting a tire pump for a bicycle tour
Selecting the best gearing for your touring bicycle
Drivetrain friction points check list
Protecting your derailleur from an accidental twist
Differences in crank arm length
Selecting the best pedals for bicycle touring
Replacing cleats
Brakes
Preparing for night time and dark day conditions
Lights : Generator, battery powered, halogen, LED etc
Reflecting the light
BLT Oversized Mount Kit
Tail lights and other safety devices (like strobes)
Making yourself heard : Bringing a little sound into the world
Fenders (Or how to keep your butt dry)!
DIY Mud Flaps
Bike computers and compasses
Hydration
Carrying water
Water bottles
Hydrapacks
Bladders
Water Filters
Electronic gadgets : GPS, FRS radios, cd and mp3 players, radios

Listening to tunes and local news during a Bicycle Touring Adventure
Using FRS radios to keep in touch while bicycle touring in a group

Common bicycle problems while touring
Emergency repair equipment

Spoke Emergency Repair Kit
Drivetrain Related Emergency repair gear
Emergency Repair Kit odd's and ends
Emergency Repair Kit - Multiple Function Tools

Repair Articles

Breaking or repairing the chain using a chain tool

During the Tour Maintenance

DIY Needle Oiler

Any pages listed in this section but not containing links are planned but not yet implemented.

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