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Poetic-
I am going with a Surly Straggler with compact chainset and 11-32 on the rear. The final touring setup depends whether my girlfriend comes with me, in which case it would be a mix of front rack with rear panniers and saddle/frame bag, or if I am doing this solo, in which case a lighter setup, swapping the front rack and panniers with anything cages, for sleeping bag/mat/tent stuff
giofox
I'll be long gone by then as I will set off for the Turin to Nice rally on the 22nd.
I have different options, some thoughts on this separate thread. I am a bit concerned the whole Rhine valley could be quite a repetitive landscape after a while, although I am sure the infrastructure is great. Also would save a lot of route planning.