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I normally do 2 chains to one cassette. I fit chain then do short 'testing' ride. Usually up a fairly steep hill so putting plenty of load on the system. As said above, you may only have a few favourites in the cluster. Mine are 6 and 3 (1 being lowest). For some reason these are the gears I ride mo...

Maybe others are interested so I'll post. I have taken a bicycle to India 4 times, 3 by air, one overland from Nepal. I was never required to register my bike. Admittedly the last time was 2006 and import duties were much higher then and people did sell stuff, eg cameras, that they took in. A friend...

According to Stasher website - £6 first day, then £5 per day. 4 weeks will be about 26 - 28 days storage. £6 + (26x£5 = £130) = £136 . I suspect this will exceed the cost of the bag. The usual way of doing this is to try to store the bag at your first hotel, is that an option? Or maybe warmshowers. ...

Surly Long Haul Trucker Frame and Forks. 26” Wheel, 56cm Frame. £220 Black frame and (uncut) forks in excellent condition. There are a couple of very minor marks and some of the letters of the “fattys fit fine” transfer on the drive side chain stay have come off. With a polish it would be almost pri...

Two main options: Use poly "CTC" bag. At arrival airport you re-fold and carry with you. If you choose to use a cardboard bike box. Leave it at arrival airport, then source a new one at final destination from a local bike shop. These are the normal methods, however, if you are thinking of ...

One important thing to note is that the insurance must cover the activity you are doing. Many policies allow cycling, but if you read the small print they exclude any activity done as the sole purpose of the trip. Here is a link to the Insureandgo backpacker policy available for up to 18 months and ...

This is often asked, so a good search of all the old posts on here may help. How much over 100 days do you want and where are you going? Also, age is often critical. I have Insureandgo annual policy which is good for 90 days, which is nearly 100. If you are not far from home (ie Europe) then a quick...

Unlikely to be your problem, but I decided to assemble in the arrival hall at Penang airport after an internal flight from KL. The hall was was large, virtually empty and air conditioned, so ideal for me. Unfortunately I took so long that an international flight arrived. I was then subjected to a Cu...

Don't forget a pound coin for the trolley (in Gatwick anyway).

I think these are officially called 'anti- sway hooks'. The idea being to stop the panniers swinging out when cornering. I agree about not being too important forward or back if your hooks don't slide on the rails, but I have mine set to also stop the panniers sliding even a little bit forward. This...

Sure I've asked before - but is it too late to just drop your bikes in a bike box. All the problems mentioned above overcome in one simple packing change. I've travelled using everything from naked to boxed and boxed is definitely the best option (unless out in the sticks on Air NZ where I loaded my...

I find some of the replies to this incident a rather sad indictment of this forum. What should have been a tribute to fellow cyclists who dare to venture away from their home base, has turned into accusations and a debate on statistics. From what I have read, the dead cyclists were cycling The Pamir...

I would try a few different sorts of bike before you plump on a particular type. It may well be that you end up with a road bike (probably what you would call a racing bike), but for commuting you may find another style more suitable. Personally, I ride a flat bar touring type bike. Wide tyres, mudg...

Basically just dont go to those countries. They are dangerous. those countries? This was a terrible occurrence, but cyclists have been exploring far away places for well over a century and are unlikely to stop because of this. Every time I ride in a new country I am aware of the risks, but I suspec...

I let the airline do it via the baggage label. I do have a frequent flyer label in my panniers. Advice in the UK is not to clearly display your address on your luggage as thieves have been known to monitor airports and then visit your house while away. If worried, you could tie a label to the bikefr...