I, on the other hand, would opt for a mtn. bike instead of a road bike. Thinking of bug-out scenarios, there would stand to be a chance of the paved roads being impassible. Road bikes aren't very fun in "off-road" scenarios. Think of a 4X4 vehicle...goes pretty well off-road...does great on pavement. Can't do much off-roading in a Camaro. Granted, mtn. bikes will work you pretty hard when "on-roading" because of gearing, tires, etc. I would add a chain tool and some spare spokes on top of your kit. I have a "spare spoke" that is a flexible cord made of kevlar.....fits in a small container about the size of a "D" cell battery.
Edited by hthomp (08/12/03 08:39 PM)
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