Gear

Here is a detailed list of all Chris’ gear. Though it might seem vain to show such detail, Chris hopes other cyclists may use this page as a reference for planning their own trip; Chris certainly did this and he wants to return the favor.

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TOOLS & SPARE PARTS
Tubes - 3x
Tire - 1x Continental Ultra Gatorskin
Brake Pads - 1x
Brake Cable - 1x
Gear Cable - 1x
Spokes - 2x rear driveside, 4x non-driveside/front
SPD Cleat - 2x
Tire Pressure Gauge - Axiom Electronic
Chain Lube - Pedro's Go!
Lubricant - WD40 No-Mess Pen
Bike Tool - 17 in 1 multi tool
Nuts & Bolts - for pannier racks
Chain Links - multiple
GPS Bike Mount - 1x
Frame Pump - Blackburn CF
Mini Pump - Blackburn AirStik
Plastic ZipTies - 7.5" & 11.1"
Tape - clear hockey tape
Workgloves - 4x thin plastic gloves
Rags & Scissors

CYCLING CLOTHING
Shorts - 2x Sugoi RS Bib, 1x Sugoi RS Non-bib
Fleece Jersey - Sugoi HotShot
Long Sleeved Jersey - Sugoi Rocky Mountain
Short Sleeved Jersey - Sugoi Canada, Sugoi RS Team, Cyclepath Mississauga
Rain Jacket - Sugoi Hydrolite
Upper 1st Layer - 2x Defeet sleeveless, 1x Defeet long sleeves
Booties - Sugoi Resistor
Socks - 4x Sugoi, various thicknesses
Gloves - 3x: Waterproof/Windproof, fingerless, with fingers
Arm Warmers - Sugoi Icon
Knee Warmers - Sugoi MidZero
Tights - Louis Garneau
Cap - Sugoi RS
Tuke - Sugoi Logo
Shoes - Louis Garneau LeTour
Helmet - Bell Solar
Sunglasses - MEC Espresso with interchangeable tinted and clear lenses
REGULAR CLOTHING
Underwear - 2x
Pants - track pants
Sandals - flip-flops

ELECTRONICS
GPS - Garmin Edge 705 with cadence sensor and North American maps
Phone - Blackberry Pearl with email, browser & GPS
Camera – point and shoot digital 10.0MP
AC Chargers – for Edge 705 & Blackberry
Portable Chargers – for Edge 705, Blackberry & iPod
Portable Storage - 8 GB USB Flashdrive
USB Cables – for Edge 705 & Blackberry
iPod & Earphones & Portable Speakers

CAMPING GEAR
Tent - MSR Hubba Hubba
Sleeping Pad - Thermarest ProLite
Sleeping Bag - MEC Equitorial
Utensils - GSI Cultery Set
Towel - Adventure Microfibre
Bear Spray - Frontiersman

TOILETRIES
Chamois Cream - 3x Assos 200mL
Allergy Medicine - Non-Drowsy Reactine Extra Strength
Sunscreen - Coppertone Sport SPF 60
Toothbrush & Toothpaste & Floss
Wetnaps - individually wrapped
First Aid Kit - Adventure Medical Kits Personal
Shaving Cream & Shampoo & Soap - travel size
Ibuprofen - Advil extra strength
Blister Treatment - 8x Dr. Scholls
Nail Clippers & Q-Tips
Chapstick - 2x SPF 30
Mirror - small travel size

MISC
Locks - 2 cable locks, large and small
Spare Batteries - AA, AAA, Lithium Cell
Notepad & Pen
Bungie Cords - 1x 12”
Crossword Book - for something before bed
Novel - one of my favorites!
Wallet – carrying a little cash and necessary cards
Ziplock Bags - many extra large and small ones
Pannier Raincovers – Arkel
BikeforMike Business Cards

BIKE
Frame - Reynolds 853 Chromoly steel
Fork - Chromoly steel w/ eyelets TLS
Head Set - Cane Creek Aheadset
Stem - Easton EA30 Alloy 6 DEG
Handlebar - Easton EA30 Alloy 31.8mm
Brakes - Tektro Oryx (cantilever)
Brake Levers - Shimano Tiagra
Shifters - Shimano Tiagra
Front Gearing - Shimano Tiagra 28.6mm
Rear Gearing - Shimano Deore LX
Cranks & Chainrings - FSA Vero 52/42/30
Bottom Bracket - FSA Power DRIVE
Pedals - Shimano Shimano PDM505
Front Hubs - Shimano Deore
Rear Hubs - Shimano Deore
Cassette - Shimano HG-50 11/32
Chain - Shimano HG53
Spokes - DT Champion
Rims - Mavic A-319 Dbl Wall
Tires - Continential Ultra Gatorskin 700x28c
Seat Post - RMB Alloy 27.2mm w/C
Saddle - San Marco Ischia
Rear Rack - Old Man Mountain Red Rock
Front Rack - Old Man Mountain AC LowRider
Front Pannier - Arkel T-28L
Rear Pannier - Arkel GT-54L
Rear Rack Bag - Arkel Tailrider
Front Light - Cateye OptiCUbe
Rear Light - 2x Cateye

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