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05-15-12, 09:47 PM

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Did a 120 mile round trip camping trip. Rode with a friend though and he doesn't ride like me and I had to slow down a lot and would still always eventually lose him! But he did it and it was fun. I was loaded to the gill and had no problems with the weight. Got a Therma Rest Trail lite sleeping mat and had the best sleep I've ever had in a tent!

Sounds good! Sounds like you're well on your way to being ready for the big one.

Nice looking area for a tour.

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05-16-12, 05:48 AM

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yeah its coastal North Carolina!

05-16-12, 11:35 AM

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yeah i'm getting my fenders and new tires,(planet bike fenders, schwalbe tires), next week! I knew someone would notice!

I have never ridden with fenders. No one in my group of 12 crossing the country had fenders. They are not a necessity, or anywhere close to it.

05-16-12, 12:22 PM

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I have never ridden with fenders. No one in my group of 12 crossing the country had fenders. They are not a necessity, or anywhere close to it.

I commute as well, they are useful for keeping dirt of my drive chain and feet.

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I have never ridden with fenders. No one in my group of 12 crossing the country had fenders. They are not a necessity, or anywhere close to it.

Necessity..no. But they do tend to keep most of the water, dirt, sand, debris, etc. off you, your bike and your luggage.

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Necessity..no. But they do tend to keep most of the water, dirt, sand, debris, etc. off you, your bike and your luggage.

As well as other things, which will become clear when cycling through areas with lots of free-roaming sheep. In the rain.

Suffice to say I *will* use fenders.