GEAR

This is a list of gear I plan to take on the trip.


Clothing
• Helmet (Rudy Project)
• Cycling Cap
• 2 active shirts (Champion)
• 2 T-shirt (Columbia)
• 2 bibs (Pearl Izumi)
• 2 shorts (Columbia/North face)
• 3 active Underwear (Champion)
• 3 pair socks
• Vans shoes (classic)
• PreCip rain Jacket
• PreCip rain Pant
• Bandana
• Gloves (Pearl Izumi)


Camping gear
• Tent (share with Adam)
• Sleeping bag (camo bag)
• Thermarest (ultra light)
• Stove Whisper Lite (share with Adam)
• MSR Ti Pot
• MSR Ti Spoon
• Platypus/waterbottles
• 550 cord
• Head Lamp



Tools/Spare Parts
• Duct Tape
• Leatherman
• Bike Multitool (Origin 8)
• 4 Spare tubes
• Spare Tire (gatorskin 700x37) folding beed)
• Frame Pump (Park)
• Tire Levers (Pedros)
• Spoke wrench (Park)


Food
• Instant Coffee
• 100% natural w/ instant milk
• MRE crackers/ peanutbutter
• Lipton Dinner
• Beef Jerky
• Trail Mix
• Hard Candy
• Gatorade Powder
• Cliff bars, GU etc.

Misc.
• Sunglasses (Tifosi)
• Sunscreen
• Camp soap
• TP
• Pack Towel (MSR)
• Tooth brush/paste
• Deoderant
• Bug Spray
• Cell Phone
• Bike Lock/cable
• First Aid Kit
• Maps
• Cash

New Bike

This weekend my Surly Long Haul Trucker came in and I couldn't be more pleased. Here are a few photos and a list of specs. I will post a full review once I get a chance to thoroughly test it.


Frame: 58cm Surly Long Haul Trucker in Blue Velvet
Shifters: Shimano Bar-end, SL-BS77 9-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra, FD-4403 triple
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT, RD-M761 SGS long cage
Crankset: Andel, Forged arms, Silver. Aluminum rings, 110mm BCD, 48-36-26t
Bottom Bracket: Shimano, UN53. 68x110mm
Cassette: Shimano Deore, CS-HG53. 9-speed. 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30-34t
Chain: SRAM, PC971 9-speed
Headset: Ritchey Logic Comp, 1-1/8" threadless, w/ 40mm spacers. Black
Stem: Kalloy, 1-1/8" threadless. Forged. 26.0mm clamp. Silver
Handlebars: PMT, Aluminum. Silver
Brake levers: Tektro, R200A standard levers
Brakes: Tektro Oryx cantilever, #992. Silver
Cable Hanger: Tektro, #1271A with noodle. Silve
Seatpost: Kalloy SP-342, 27.2 x 300mm. Silver
Wheels: Alex Adventurer, 36h laced to XT hubs
Tires: Continental Travel Contact, 700c x 37mm
Extras: Brooks B17 saddle Honey
Jandd Extreme Front Rack
Axiom Journey Rear Rack
Planet Bike Cascadia Fenders
MKS Grip King Pedals
Crane Brass Bell
Planet Bike Blaze and Superflash Lights