>>612765Trek 8.1 DS hybrid.
Started with vanilla tires, upgraded to Hardcase and Armadillos in El Paso/Las Cruces.
Went through 4 sets of tires and probably 20-30 tubes. I used a Topeak Morph to inflate my stuff.
I didn't keep much cash on me, but I had around $4000 in the bank when I started the trip. I ended up using around $5000 total.
Phone is a Nokia Lumia 1020. Camera is great, battery pack extends the life, but Windows phones are limited in app variety.
>>613523>grew up in Red BluffI-I'm so sorry.
>>613529I, uh, what? Road fairy?
>>613563>posting a personal picture on 4chanI don't actually have a good before and after comparison shot. I'll see what I can scrounge.
>>613705I actually loved the Montana plains. US 12 from Miles City to Pievna was gorgeous. And a pain in the ass.
>>613990It's better than Pecos.
>>613997>dynamo hubYes.
>solar panelsI actually did this. It didn't work that well.
>>613999What? I returned to the glorious Midwest, where we have a very reasonable population density.
>>615787>lightI rode with about 70lbs of gear. I had a gear bag, a food and water bag, and two "cloth" bags. I'll write up a full list later, but here's a short rundown for things to keep in mind.
- LOTS OF SOCKS
- Don't let your dry stuff touch your wet stuff
- Waterproofing saves lives.
- A handy tarp is handy.
>>615999I liked it! The library and park were very nice. Chehalis is a pretty name, too. Unfortunately, I rode through opposite the STP bike ride. I hate bicyclists.
>>616000Thanks, buddy.
>>616005I followed the interstates in the interest of time and town accessibility. I really did want to ride through Glacier National Park, though.
>>616011Pretty much. I never got rid of the blue tarps, though. Being able to waterproof a 6x8 section of ground in three minutes is a godsend.
Picture is some Shadow of the Colossus shit from eastern Ohio.
