After living in Europe for years and then going over for tours for years, I got tired of rent-a-bikes. For a while I used Nate in Oakland’s solution and shipped my Sam. Finally I built up what I consider a perfect credit card touring bike, and based it over there. So - a Soma Saga with Shimano T-6000 drive, 700c wheels/tires, and Tektro brakes. All common parts over there. I keep it with a friend, and if I don’t stop at their place first, have them ship it to an LBS wherever I tour. You could also keep it at an LBS over there.
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