I haven't traveled with a regular frame but have traveled a lot with my folding Friday, both domestic and overseas. Here are some general thoughts: my hard case with everything but my helmet always comes in right at about 48-49 pounds. Using folding or EZY pedals is highly recommended. Also, having lengths of cord and several washcloths to wrap around and tie onto the frame and around brake handles, etc, works well. You can also get flexible plastic tubing in large diameter, split it and then cut it to length to protect chainstays, seatstays, etc.
I've carefully honed the following list over the past 3-4 years. It's not a camping list, but general all-purpose: Pump Tires, 1-2 folders Tire Gauge Tire Irons Tubes, 1-2 Patch kit Allen 3-way, 4-5-6mm ball-end Allen, 4mm ball end Allen, 5mm ball end Allen, 6mm ball end (Allen tool comment: it's actually nice to have all of them, especially if traveling with another person and bike) Multi Folder Leatherman or needle-nose pliers Latex Gloves Spare bolts, washers, and nuts Handlebar Bag (Keven’s/Carradice Zipped Roll/Sackville Saddlesack xsmall) Saddle Bag — Carradice Barley Reflector Triangle Seat Cover Irish straps, 2 each, long Irish straps, 2 each, short Water Bottle + cage (I pack my lights inside the bottle) Lights, Blinkies R/F Lights, Cygolights, USB cord (USB plug-in) Gino light mount Locks (I like the Abus Combination because I've gotten caught too many times with either me or Erin forgetting a key) Chico Bag for storing frame-packing materials -RCW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
