Originally Posted by
Jarrett2
Good stuff. Definitely bringing a chain lock. Definitely going to have a bunch of Clif bars. I like the idea of taking the chain whip. I like the spare rack bolt idea as well. Zip ties are probably a good bet too. I'm starting to wonder if I could get by with a rack rider type truck bag and front panniers. I might just take all the bags for the experience of riding loaded. I'll pass by bike shops in two towns on the way, so I can pick stuff up if needed.
You will be passing shops? No need for extensive tools. Some hex wrenches, a spoke wrench and a chain tool should do it. And they don't sell Cliff Bars or something similar where you will be riding?
Set out with your bike properly prepared and maintained and there isn't much that is likely to happen in 3-4 days that will disable you other than something like a massive crash, the results of which wouldn't be fixable with every tool in the world.