Originally Posted by
GeoKrpan
Tubes, tires, wheels in that order.
Learn how to adjust derailleurs, how to adjust the stops and cable tension, straighten a bent derailleur hanger.
Derailleurs are very robust, I've only had one fail from hitting a rock while MTBing, in over 20 years of riding.
They are available anywhere, are cheap, light, and easy to diagnose, adjust, or replace.
Bring extra chain links, chain tool, and know how to repair a broken chain.
Make sure your hubs and headset are freshly greased and adjusted before you go.
Douse your shifters with WD40 and lube your cables.
Check your bottom bracket for roughness or play.
Check your wheels for even spoke tension.
Check chain "stretch".
Do these things and you probably won't have a bit of trouble on your trip.
Thanks GeoKrpan and fietsbob for your replies! I have most of that stuff covered, the only things I cannot do is build and true a wheel, which I have plenty of times for to practice as Im not going for that trip until the next year.
Going along the coastline will sure be very nice but I dont want to come back the same way. There's a lot of planning to be done
Thanks a lot guys!