With regular bike shops along the way it will be easy getting hold of standard wear and tear parts like chains, tyres or any thing else that might wear out. I expect everything on the bike to last the 4,200 miles. However custom spokes or a Scott Aspect hanger might be more difficult to get hold of somewhere in the Midwest, so taking them along makes sense.
So, the only thing I feel I really need to be prepared for is punctures.
With this in mind, the following items will be in my kite:
- Gloves
- 2 Inner Tubes
- Tyre Levers
- Pump
- Patch kite
- Finish Line Dry Lubricant
- Derailleur Hanger
- 2 Gear Cables
- 2 Sets of Break Pads
- Spare Spokes
- Spoke Spanner
- Multi Tool with Chain Tool
- Chain Links
- Chain Gauge
- Small Adjustable Spanner
- Crank Bolt Spanner
- Cassette Removal Tool
- Assorted Bolts
- Ortlieb and Carrier Replacement Parts
Daily maintenance will largely depend on the weather but it is unlikely to involve the kind of work required when cycling on muddy single tracks here in Scotland. Cleaning and oiling the chain and re-lubricating the gear cables are the only regular jobs that will need to be done.