Touring Equipment List

This is the equipment list I made up a few years ago for for Touring with my Ryan Vanguard. It inclued some special tools needed to make common adjustments on the Vanguard.
Vanguard Equipment List
Here's my new list updated for riding in the Northwest on a Longbikes Slipstream in 2006,
Slipstream Equipment List
The biggest changes are [...]

Longbikes Slipstream / Ryan Vanguard Comparison Part 2

 Contunued from Longbikes Slipstream First Impressions.
After, almost a year of riding the Longbikes Slipstream I am still very impressed by the Slipstream. This is a great long distance, self contained touring bike. As I get ready for my first long ride (>1000 miles) on the Slipstream, I find myself discovering nice touches that I’ve missed before.
In [...]

The Tire That Saved My Newfoundland & Labrador Tour

My Ryan Vanguard is hard on rear tires (26 X 1.5 typically) especially when loaded for self contained touring. The worst situation I’ve encountered was while touring in Newfoundland and Labrador.
I started the 1000 mile ride with more gear than usual because of the weather (July is typically low 60’s during the day and high [...]

The Crane

If you have two long wheelbase recumbents, you know that moving them around isn't easy. The familiy call my solution "The Crane".

Mounting the Unbottle

Easy on and off is the key to making the Camelback Unbottle a really useful tool. Here's how I do it on a Ryan Vanguard or a Longbikes Slipstream. This approach should work on any bike with accessible seat stays.
I just add three sturdy but short bungee cords to provide shock mounting. Be sure the [...]

The Best Water Bottle

The best water bottle for a recumbent may be the 100 Oz. Camelback Unbottle.
I like the way it easily mounts on the back of the seat with no extra straps or pockets that really aren't usable and just get in the way.
It holds a 100 Oz., plenty until your next stop. Plus it is nicely [...]