(PPS, should start with, I hope the family enjoyed it and it went well.)
Thanks. And yes, fabulous. No mechanical problems. Kids loved it.
too much lube and not enough rag wiping.
This is what I now realize...
I do not think that it was bad enough to cause any damage, but I'll certainly do things differently.
I am willing to invest time. Question is how exactly.
1. Drivetrain maintenance on tour must consider the fact that one must carry tools and consumables, and on longish tours, consumables may be difficult to find.
2. I have to learn the basics of maintenance and this is complicated by the fact that there are several different approaches.
3. As of now I'd think that WD40 is an interesting option, which emphasizes cleaning over lubrication. I am also interested in Finish line 1-step.
4. Also curious as to how rags and flossing ropes (as my undies last more than the expected length of our future trips
work with various "systems". (This summer, our rag progressively became saturated by oil and black residues - washing is not a convenient option. Buying rags underway barely better).