Originally Posted by
tortron
Yes, i plan to stock up on spares before i leave the US (cheaper than buying locally, and i should have a good amount of riding to come up with any changes i want)
Have ridden all over new zealand with the higher gearing (and a road double, which was way too high for my knees in the south island). Plus im not above walking if i have to.
Have built this bike up right from a bare frame, right from brazing the cantilever posts, to hand building the wheelset. So swapping anything out isnt a big problem
All up my bike and everything im taking (i.e. if i were standing there nude and had no fuel, food, or water - now theres a good story) comes in at just under 30kg or about 66lbs. Approx half my weight (and nearly a perfect split between bike and gear)
With the NZ experience you know what your up for then.
The bike+stuff = 1/2 body weight is a good rough estimate that works for me. There will be places you'll have to carry more water than usual and food, so you may end up with up to 20lbs more at some points, but your base amount is certainly good.
All the best.