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    Christopher Fisher
    Jul 16
    Edited: Jul 16

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    Please share any unusual or less mainstream gear/equipment choices that really worked for you on RASA and why you would recommend it to others.

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    Greg Philps
    Aug 04

    https://bikepacking.com/gear/adding-alt-hand-positions-to-flat-bars/

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    Christopher Fisher
    Jul 17

    Riders often require a shock-pump on the Freedom Trail. Shocks seem to randomly loose air sometimes. It is relatively less common but can make riding very uncomfortable and sometimes impossible with certain rear shock failures. Two pieces of gear that are real wins:

    • TOPEAK micro shockpump: https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/353-microshock

    • Ryder dual tyre/shock pump: https://www.rydercycling.co.za/ryder-products/pumps-1/duo-pro-detail

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    Greg Philps
    Jul 16

    Stock on bifocal lenses were a winner for reading maps for those of us with failing g eyesight , much cheaper than buying multi focal prescription sunglasses , https://www.coolio.co.za/hydrotac

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    Christopher Fisher
    Jul 16

    I really like Inner bar-ends. There are two main brands that I know of: SQ lab and Sprigrips. I have been using the SQ lab inner bar- ends on long rides for a couple years and can highly recommend them. The extra hand position and more aerodynamic body position are major advantages. If positioned correctly you can also operate brakes and gear shifter whilst using them.


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    Greg Philps
    Jul 16
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    Myself and Jan also used SpirGrips, great on the long flat days

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