Hello Everyone. This is a comfort hybrid Trek Verve 1 bike that I currently have and I plan to do some long bike touring with this bike. Is there anything you would do to get this current bike ready other than what I already have? Just some context, I rode 60 miles all over Denver, CO in 1 day (5 hours) with this thing and I’ve cycled from Denver to boulder which is roughly 18 miles there and back so this bike is capable of going the distance. It no gravel bike or road bike but it is a comfy bike and if you’re comfortable, you can go the distance which is why I bought it.
I currently have schwalbe Mondial tires 700x45s, Ergon 3 handle grips, Bontrager computer to track info, brooks saddle that is just over broken in, rear tire rack, (looking for front tire rack soon), dual water bottle holders by the frame, a small bell to alert walkers. Am I missing anything else? What would you add or remove from THIS bike? Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks so much.
by Mr_Smooth8