Thread: First Ever Bike Packing - Gravel Bike Build Ideas
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Old 03-08-16 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Velocivixen
Wow, thanks guys! Also will check out the links. @Henry III - is absolutely correct. I saved and saved for my Straggler and it's set up for me, so I may be just spinning my wheels with this hybrid build.

I'll call ahead to the Shop or visit in a few days to speak in real life. The only thing I've committed to thus far, is taking the bike packing class at the Mountain shop. It's women only so I also hope to connect with others who could maybe show me the ropes. I don't know if the shop rents tents, etc., so that will be the difference whether I do the trip or not.

+1 on using the Straggler. You don't need knobbies on most gravel roads-you need it for the soft stuff. I rode on the John Wayne Trail up in WA state, sounds similar to what you're headed for. 700x41 stock tires? Plenty good. Just run your pressure on the lower end of the rating and you'll be good.

As far as a tent goes, you could rent one. Or you could borrow one...PM me.

Sounds like fun!
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