Originally Posted by
5kdad
Thanks for that info. How often would you lube a chain when on tour?
I'm a bit over-cautious (maybe from being a wedding photographer, and being prepared to handle any camera problem that might pop up). I'd plan to stop by a bike shop periodically, just to have them look over my bike.
keep your chain clean at all times after a days riding just give it a rub with a cloth take all the grime off it. pro gold lube it brilliant will last for the tour across america no problem.
if you get your wheels /spokes properly tensioned before you go u wont have any problems new cables will last thousands of miles .good luck with the tour stop worrying and enjoy every pedal stroke stay safe.