A few post-ride thoughts: Grant is truly wise!!!
1. I would do it with platforms and regular shoes next time. Time ATAC's and mtb shoes were too uncomfortable within a context of five straight 8-hour days, and you wouldn't need to schlepp an extra pair of footwear. 2. Would not use a chamois for touring again. They are too hard to dry, and didn't make a big comfort difference. I tried riding with a speedo under my shorts, in a chamois, and commando (nothing dried!!). 150 km commando was ok! A chamois just made laundry harder. I actually dumped mine on the trip. 3. Would just take 2 pairs of traveller zip-off trousers next time, one for riding, one for dinner. 4. Probably ride in a t-shirt or a long sleeved shirt (sun protection) next time. The racing jersey did nothing to help. Last day in a t-shirt was possibly even more comfortable. 5. My rim tape was broken and I didn't realize until 2 tubes later. (the valve hole was exposed and cutting the valves...I just thought I had defective tubes). About 50 km from the next village (don't think one would find a 700c tube anywhere in Lao anyway), I managed to make a 26"x1.95 tube that Jeff was carrying work in my 700x45 wheel. It actually held up very, very well. I also used a bit of broken tube (1" x 1") with a hole in the center and put this around the new tube's valve to protect it. Scissors is real important! Worked perfectly - learnt so much on this trip. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/qzcW7J1gGuoJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
