Touring in Africa

[OnMyWay]

Hi everyone

Plan to tour through Africa with my wife on our GT Avalanche MTB's. Any advice on equipment / spares for the trip? Where in SA is the best place to shop for touring racks and bags etc? Second hand equipment in good order can do as well. What tyres is recommended for such a trip? Which wheel set is advised for being reliable and can carry weight? Any other comments / advice will be appreciated.

[Honkdonk]

Read Riaan Manser's book on his trip "Around Africa on my bike", he did it unsupported. It will give you good insight.

 

Simple bike - hardtail with V brakes, simple components that are (relatively) available in most major centers