MTB upgrades for touring
I have just been given a steel Marin Eldridge Grade. I fitted some new Tubes, tyres and peddles with the idea of doing some cheap touring. Other than fitting racks and maybe a more comfortable seat what else would you suggest to upgrade? Looking at the frame number it was built in 93, all the mechanics look original and hardly worn. Would you just ride and repair?
I'm new to cycle touring, I usually ride my Strom 1000 but Id like to slow it down, tour more cheaply, get fit and take more of everything in.
Cheers Jim
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