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The story of how I saved money, quit my job, sold my possessions,
and set off to endlessly travel by bike around the world.
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I write, self publish and sell
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India and Neighbors
May 2010 to present
Alaska
/ Canada / USA
May 2008 to April 2010
New Zealand
Sept 2007 to May 2008
Australia
Sept 2006 to Sept 2007
SE Asia / China
Nov 2004 to Sept 2006
South
America
June 2003 to June 2004
AZ, Mexico, and
Central America
March 2002 to April 2003
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The 5 years before I left
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Equipment Pages Index
Introduction
How Much to Bring and Weight
Some
Advice About Advice
A Note to Perspective Sponsors and Gear Suppliers
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more about Sponsorship)
START
HERE for Touring Bikes and Commuting Bicycles
Custom Touring Bicycles and Bike Upgrade Buyers Guide
Bicycle Touring Frames
The
Steel Repair Myth.
Steel
and Aluminum Derailleur Hanger Repair.
Bicycle Touring Wheels
Phil Wood: The Best Bicycle Hubs
Panniers / Bike Bags
Cargo Trailers Vs Panniers
Tires for Bike Tours..
Bicycle Touring Saddles.
Women's Specific Bike Touring Saddles
Brooks Leather Touring Bicycle Saddle Care and Conditioning
Bike Computer
Touring Handlebars, Bar Ends, Adjustable Stems, and Padded Grips.
Kickstands
Sealed Cartridge Headsets
How to prevent flat tires
Bike Route Trails and Maps
Camping
Buying Camping Equipment
Tent and Ground
Cloth
Sleeping
Bag
Sleeping
Pad
Camp Stove
Pots and Pans
Water
Filter
First
Aide Kits
Solar Power for Camp
Clothing
Bike Touring Shorts
Electrical
Short-wave
Radio
Computer
Internet
mp3
Bicycle touring lights
Books
Packing list
Pictures of Equipment Failures
Shopping
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Best Touring Bicycle Fenders and Mudguards
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Shop for
700C or 26 inch Bicycle Fenders
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Bicycle fenders are a wise choice. Whether you're traveling
on a bike tour, cycle commuting, or utility urban cycling, you're likely to
encounter unpleasant weather. What drops from the sky is much cleaner than
what gets flipped up by your tires. I personally value my fenders the most
when riding through open sewers and
every kind of filth imaginable found on the roads in developing countries.
I have had many different brands and styles of
bicycle fender over the years. None of them last forever and I buy new
fenders for my touring bike regularly. If they are not broken during
a flight or being thrown on top of a bus, then a few years of all-day sun will eventually break down the plastic. My
favorite is the Planet Bike line (below) and second is SKS brand.
HINT - If you are boxing your bike for a
flight or bus trip and need new fenders, do not install them before packing your
bike in the box. Bring them new in the package and install them at your destination
to avoid damage. I would also run to the
hardware shop before you leave home, and grab a few extra bolts and washers
that are also useful for the racks and water bottle cages.
Planet Bike HC and Cascadia
Freddy Fender
 Because I tour on a wide 26X1.75 tire I
prefer the extra clearance of the wide 60mm Planet Bike Hardcore Mountain Bike
Fenders. If I were traveling on a road touring bike or commuting
on a hybrid
bicycle I would switch to Planet Bike Cascadia
Hybrid/Touring Road Bike Fenders - 45mm. If you are riding light and fast,
I recommend the minimalist 35mm road bike fenders which are also nice for a
winter training bike where slush and mud can make for a messy group club ride.
(from vender) This all-terrain fender set will keep you
riding all winter long.
* Superflex™ unbreakable all-weather
polycarbonate is strong and durable
* Quick-adjusting stainless steel hardware and mud flaps are pre-installed
for hassle free mounting
* Includes all the necessary hardware for mounting to virtually any bike
* Set includes front and rear fenders
Shop for
700C or 26 inch Bicycle Fenders
here
Clip On Bike Fenders Mudguards (all sizes)
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 I have not seen too many touring bikes
outfitted with clip-on fenders. I imagine the temporary mounting
system would eventually be damaged in time with the beating a touring bike takes.
They are nice if you ride at home and want to get out on the occasional bad
day.
(from vender) These all-terrain, clip-on fenders are easy
to install and remove, depending on the riding season.
* Constructed of robust, all-weather polymer
material
* Includes hardware for most bikes and clips on and off in seconds
* Set includes front and rear fenders
Click to Purchase
Clip On Bike Fenders Mudguards (all sizes)
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Bicycle Touring
Tips & Advice
(see all Equipment
Pages)
Touring Bicycles
Panniers
Racks
Saddles
Tires
Lights
Fenders
Tents
Sleeping
Bags
Camping
Mattress
Camp Stove
Water
Filter
Pots and Pans
First
Aide Kits
Solar Power for Camp
Much MORE
Gear Here!
Sponsors (how?)
Cycle Touring Racks: Why chromoly steel is best.
Heavy Duty Travel Tested
Sealed Cartridge Hubs.
Take a look at the strongest hubs built specifically for touring
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