Planning a 2.500-3.500km Trip from the black sea through the balkan country’s to germany for 1-2 months in 2 weeks. My biggest journey so far was a 1000km trip through germany on my MTB when i was 16 (21 now). Bike got pretty heavy even without luggage and stuff. But im always thinking its a big ass trip, so better have some space for stuff even if it does not get completely used. What are your opinions?
Bike engine on the last pic.
by PferdeBestatter
3 Comments
My recommendation is to ride, and play with your setup as you need, and enjoy the heck out of yourself on your trip!
Move more form that back to the front. I personally think you have too much weight in the back. No need to have panniers and a seatpack. Get rid of the seat pack and move stuff up front. If you need any extra space, use a drybag and strap it to your rack. Your sleep pad can be placed better as well once you remove that seat pack.
I would say carry way less stuff, you will be going through many towns & cities so you should have pretty easy access to resupply as needed. I would prioritize on bike comfort by reducing weight and having off bike comfort not be that extreme. Excess weight on a long distance trip is more likely to cause mechanical problems, especially factory built wheels.