Accessories for a touring bike - pumps, pedals, etc...need help!

[kaian]

I just got my Surly LHT and need to start buying some accessories for it. I probably won't tour right away, but want to start buying things that can be used for that application in addition to my regular rides.

I was using a regular frame pump with my old road bike, but it doesn't fit the Surly (too small). Anyone recommend a particular frame mount pump that works good for all-around use + touring?

In regards to pedals, I am using road pedals...Shimano SPD-SL. Not sure if these will be good for touring because they are not easy to walk in. My MTB shoes have Crank Bros. cleats on them since I use eggbeaters on the MTB. Anyone use any of the CB pedals for touring applications? What pedals work well for touring?

Eventually I will buy racks and panniers, but not quite yet.

If there are any other accessories I should be thinking about, feel free to bring my attention to them. Thanks!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

A large saddlebag for when panniers are overkill?

Lighting?

3 bottle cages?

Got fenders?

A folding spare tire in addition to your usual spare tubes and patch kits?

Not sure what kind of distances you are considering.

[canonsue]

I have not done touring yet with my Surly LHT, but since I put three water bottle cages on my 42cm frame, I do not have room to mount my pump on the frame. Well, I guess I could under the top tube, but I simply strap it on my rear rack. (Actually on the bottom side of the rear rack, so it does not interfere with panniers or anything I might put on top of the rack. I use small velcro straps.)

As far as pedals, I am just using mountain bike SPD pedals with a good pair of mountain bike shoes.

[KathiCville]

Mirror?

Map case or some kind of handlebar clip system for your cue sheets? (I just ordered the Detours Digi Midge for my road bike. It's tiny but incorporates a small clear window on top for tucking in a folded cue sheet....Detours appears to have a nice range of small, sturdy bags to help keep things handy on a stem or top tube.)

Lights to make sure that you're highly visible to traffic?

Small horn or bell?

[cosc]

My 54 surly long haul has a topeak road morph pump that is mounted on the backside of the seat tube.
I've enjoyed having a front pack on mine that I use touring and for regular rides.
I like speedplay frogs pedals better than spd's. I've not used any crank brothers pedals.
You might consider a different width tire for regular road rides. Did you buy the complete bike or build it up from a frame?
Have fun on your new bike.

[eofelis]

I have not done touring yet with my Surly LHT, but since I put three water bottle cages on my 42cm frame, I do not have room to mount my pump on the frame. Well, I guess I could under the top tube, but I simply strap it on my rear rack. (Actually on the bottom side of the rear rack, so it does not interfere with panniers or anything I might put on top of the rack. I use small velcro straps.)

As far as pedals, I am just using mountain bike SPD pedals with a good pair of mountain bike shoes.

I have a 42cm LHT also. I mounted my Road Morph pump behind the seat tube, between the seat tube and the fender. There is tons of space there!



I wasn't happy with the water bottle mount spots; I can only fit small bottles, but it has worked out ok so far.

I have Shimano 324 SPD pedals. I like the clip on one side and the platform on the other.

[ginny]

when I toured, I had one water bottle (but it got hot) so I pulled out my camel back - it must be more insulated - and strapped it on top of my sleeping bag and tent on my rack and would just drink as necessary....

[kaian]

I have bottle cages, lights, computer. Not quite ready to buy the heavy-touring stuff just yet. I thought about buying different tires for just every day road rides. Any suggestions? I was told I could do 26 X 1.25. I guess I could just buy a MTB type pump and mount it with a bottle cage - just wondering what would work best for this bike. Yeah, I have the complete.

[Biciclista]

nothing in the world can beat the Topeak Road Morph G (G for Gauge )

it weighs 1/2 pound and even a puny armed soul like me can pump tires up with the thing.