gear

(As of Summer 2012 Australia tour)

Bike Frame and Components

• 2002 Independent Fabrication "Independence" with S&S couplers
• Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR
• Shifters:  Shimano Bar-end
• Brakes: Paul brakes, Campagnolo Record levers
• Front wheel: 700c Mavic A719 rim, Shimano Deore XT hub, 36h
• Rear wheel: 700c Velocity Dyad rim, Shimano Deore LX hub, 36h
• Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Plus 700c x 32 Touring Tire
• Saddle: Brooks B17 Selle Anatomica X Series Watershed (Sept 2014)
• Handlebars: Salsa Moto Ace Bell Lap
• Pedals: Shimano SPD clipless

Racks, Bags, etc.

• Front Rack: Axiom Journey DLX Lowrider
• Rear Rack: Axiom Journey Adjustable Rear
• Front Panniers: Axiom Lasalle DLX
• Rear Panniers: Axiom Champlain DLX
• Handlebar bag: Axiom Jolliet (deemed unnecessary)
• Saddle bag: Roswheel
• Frame bag: misc. top tube bag Banjo Bros Top Tube Bag (2013)
• Fenders: Planet Bike Cascadia Hybrid

Electronics

• Headlight: NiteRider Minewt 250
• Tail light: Planet Bike Superflash Stealth
• Bike computer: Sigma BC1609

Bike Tools and Maintenance

• Topeak Pocket Rocket Master Blaster hand pump
• Topeak The Mini 18+ function multi-tool
• OnGuard 5031 Doberman lock
• 1x spare tube
• Whole bag of spare bolts!

Camping Gear

• Tent: Eureka! Spitfire 1
• Sleeping bag: Best Outdoor Explorer Traveller in REI 16L compression sack
• DIY flannel sleeping bag liner (thanks, Mom)
• MSR Whisperlite camping stove and fuel tank
• REI Campware mess kit
• MSR 6L water bag

Clothing

• Pearl Izumi X-Road Fuel w/ SPD clipless cleats
• 1 pair padded gel cyclist shorts (tight)
• 1 pair padded gel cyclist shorts (loose - MTB shorts)
• 1 pair padded gel cyclist tights - long
• Under Armor long-sleeve shirt
• CoolMax long-sleeve shirt
• 2x synthetic t-shirts
• Novara conversion rain jacket
• 4 pairs socks
• 2 pairs synthetic boxer briefs
• 2x button-up "normal people shirts"
• 1 pair "normal people jeans"
• 1 Patagonia fleece jacket (vintage 1980s!)
• 2x bandanas (multipurpose, very useful)