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Old 09-05-11, 03:06 PM
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Solo, self-supported touring

I just completed another solo, self-supported tour (posted in a different thread.) So many people asked me about what steps they would need to take to do something similar that I put together my own "How To" guide. Here's the link:
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Those of you that have done the same might have some tips that I've missed. If so, please let me know and I'll be happy to include them.
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Old 09-05-11, 03:34 PM
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KMC chain link ordered. Nice write up.
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I haven't went on tour YET.... but Use the KMC master links on all of my bikes...
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Distance touring carrying 2x CO2 cartridges? I'm not knocking CO2, but Genuine Innovations at least makes a pump that also takes CO2 cartridges. That way if you futz a cartridge you're not sitting by the roadside looking dumb.
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Originally Posted by CCrew
Distance touring carrying 2x CO2 cartridges? I'm not knocking CO2, but Genuine Innovations at least makes a pump that also takes CO2 cartridges. That way if you futz a cartridge you're not sitting by the roadside looking dumb.
I totally agree. That's why I also carry the Topeak Road Morph G pump and use that, whenever possible. I carry the CO2 cartridges but don't really use them.
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