One may be curious of what sort of equipment issues I have had so far after the 1000+ miles. Here is the list;
Water bottle and cage disappearus.
My oldest bottlecage on the BOBfailed, taking the full bottle with it. However, it was on the outside of the BOB and it probably was hitting the ground when I was laying down the bike. I replaced the pair in Helena, and now park the bike standing up.
Trailer tire tube - metal debris flat one day, probably from paved shoulder on US 191 leaving Pinedale. Patched, and then the patch failed the following day. Had to replace tube. Wont use those patxhes again as I have two sets. Bought new spare tube in Lander (Sweetwater day off)
Rear tire cut - small cut, probably from broken glass on paved shoulder outside Rawlins
I monitored, but when I could see the tube, I replaced with spare tire. While I could have boot patched the old tire and used as spare, I bought a new spare in Steamboat. Cheap insurance.
2ndary odometer cable cut. This happened when the front wheel was turned 180 degrees. Tried looking for a new odometer, but eventually just spliced the wires together with electrical tape, in Steamboat. Works fine, even in the rain at Breck.
Saddle bag zipper bustus - Got horked while dorking in with the trailer tire. Bought new one in Lander, mounted it in Steamboat.
Brake Pads - While not worn though and had reasonable life left, replaced with new spares in Breck. A lot of big passes to finish out the Colorado mountains.
Lube - I wash the drive train every 4 to 6 days of riding, and re lube chain, derailleur and clip in pedals.
Rear derailleur - Occasional shifting issues, usually better behaved after a clean and lube. Did have to adjust a stop to keep chain on cog set.
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