Originally Posted by
knucklehead
thanks, nun! yes, i'm going to drop a freewheel on the other side, just in case. i don't wanna blow out my knees, having fun. hahaha!!!
thanks for the list ideas! i'm on it!
i've also been looking at the carradice nelson, so i was especially glad to see your testament to it's usefulness.
thanks again!
The Nelson Longflap is a great bag to get you to think about your load and what to take.
I combine it with a handlebar bad and find that I can carry everything I need
Check out this blog of an ultralight single speed tour
http://pompinos.blogspot.com/
If you are looking for cooking equipment the Trangia alcohol stove is hard to beat
as is the cookwear on
http://www.antigravitygear.com
Sleeping quilts
http://www.jacksrbetter.com
tents
http://www.tarptent.com
clothing
http://www.smartwool.com
http://www.marmot.com
http://www.rapha.cc
The Rapha stuff is outrageously expensive but it's all nice stuff. It's cheaper to buy wool tops from
Smartwool. I use the Smartwool long sleeve zip Ts. But the Rapha fixed and touring shorts are
excellent