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Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking

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For all the pedal pushers out there that love long distance cycling. There are no gear requirements and no 'minimum distances' here.

Have you ridden for a cheeky overnighter or a 3 year global trek? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

Have you got panniers, bikepacking bags or just a backpack with the essentials? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

Have you got the latest in carbon engineering or your dads old 10 speed from the 70's? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

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What parts and accessories do I need to make my bike bikepacking worthy? (lemmy.world)
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For reference, my current bike is a Trek FX-2. It's more of a sports bike but I think it will get the job done. What parts and accessories do I need to make it a worthy bikepacking bike? Will it need any special modifications?

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[–] philthi@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

This is all great advice. I'd like to add:

  • earphones for the GPS directions on the move
  • Puncture repair kit
  • pump
  • spare inner tube
  • some sort of stove and pan
  • lights