Saving Weight

If you're really not interested in saving space or weight, you should just skip this section, as you'll likely think I'm crazy.

Some random thoughts:

• Pre-measure the spare brake and deraileur cables, and pre-cut them. The bicycle has both a long and a short cable - cut the spare to the length of the long one!
• Trim the cables on the bicycle
• If using toe clips, make sure to trim the straps for the pedals
• If using a regular toothbrush, 
  • cut a few inches off the handle
  • drill holes in the handle
• Powdered toothpaste
• Shorter (or shorten) shoelaces
• Only take the sections of the guidebook you think you'll need
• Baby fingernail clippers instead of adult ones
• Cutting the tags from your shirts
• Remember to clean out wallet of cards you won't need (library, Supermarket, etc)
• Don't take your house, car, and work keys
• Lithium batteries instead of alkalines (lighter, and last longer)