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@h2o
Hello everyone. Coupla questions.
I'm planning to do some touring at some point on the continent - not sure when as have work commitments 'til the early autumn, but that's not the point.
I have what I think is a Lemond Zurich from 1998 or so (can't tell exactly because the previous owner had it painted black, but the spec fits), which is what I'd be riding.
I was planning to get some of those cheap-as-chips Argos panniers, because I don't really want to spend shedloads on stuff that won't get used very often. I might top that up with a better quality medium-sized saddle bag that can double up for audax use back here in Blighty, but am hoping to keep my luggage more or less to that. Well, perhaps a very small shoulder bag for stuff I want to keep to hand, dunno.
Anyway, to use the Argos panniers (and most panniers for that matter) you need a rack, and, not having fitted one before, I'm not sure if I can put one on.
'Scuse the crap photo (not my photo or bike, though it's the same model), but behind the gear cable you can see the edges of a hole. Is that going to be a rack eyelet?
Ta.
Any random links/advice on packing for touring would be greatly appreciated too.