What should a mountain cyclist bring for a year in Korea?
A. There are a number of bike shops in Seoul that are relatively well equipped. Outside of Seoul, Pusan and Taegu, the situation isn’t too great. These things are hard to find or are prohibitively expensive: bikes, frames (especially large sizes), fork oil, forks, big bike shoes, small or medium helmets, aluminum racks, panniers, replacement parts for boutique bikes or components, 36h rims and hubs, springs, shocks, true DH tubes, body armor except elbow pads, 8 speed drivetrain parts, bike clothing, bike tools, Sun rims, any 36h rim, aluminum nipples, Sachs/SRAM chains, Pedro’s lubes, replacement chainrings, women-specific bike anything, Guinness Stout in any form. These things are common or affordable: camping gear and clothing, IRC tires (They’re made here), current Shimano parts, ATF, common tools, welding shops (free to $5 for a broken steel frame), machine shops, small bike shoes, steel racks, frame painting (US$25-30). Things to bring: the smallest gearing possible (yes, it’s th
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