Bike – Soma Groove with; Civilian Luddite 29er
Shimano A530 Dual Side Pedals
Avid BB7 Disc Brakes w/Shimano 203 Centerlocks
Freeload Touring Racks
Ortlieb Sport Packer Plus Pannier (Front)
Ortlieb Classic Backroller Pannier (Rear)
SpokeGrenade SG1000 Light
Revelate Designs Frame Bag, Gas Tank, Seatpost Bag and Handlebar Harness
Camping Gear
Big Agnes Seedhouse Tent
Big Agnes Lost Ranger Cross Mountain Sleeping Bag (the LR is too warm for SOB)
Cocoon Silk Liner
Clothes
Keen SPD Biking Sandals
Vibram Five Fingers
New Balance Tennis Shoes (formal wear)
Levis 501s (1 Pair)
Patagonia Capilene Boxers (bombproof and comfy)
Smartwool Socks
L/S & S/S Cycling Bibs
Cycling Jerseys (2)
Cycling Shorts (2)
L/S UV Shirts (2)
Electronic/Tech Equipment
MacBook Air
Kindle Keyboard 3G
Garmin Oregon 450 Edge 800 (the 450 devoured batteries) Dakota 20
Misc. Equipment
Click Stand ( click-stand.com )
Camelbak All Clear Water Purifier
Bike Peddler Take a Look Mirror
Giro Helmet
I sent clothes back via mail, especially shoes. The bike shoes had the clipless mounts inside the sole and ended up being the only thing I ever wore. I never did wear my running shoes but flip-flops were handy, light, and fit anywhere, even bungied to the top of a pannier. Jeans are way heavy and uncomfortable when wet and take a long time to dry..hiking pants were better all around and I could bike in them when needed.
And shame on me for not updating my gear page. I’ve pulled the jeans out of the line-up for just those reason, although in Latin America they easily do double duty as being your “Sunday Best”. I’ve settled on hiking pants as well. I am taking a bit more of clothes simply because it will be difficult to find my size SOB.
Damn Mike, the saddle? the Sony camera? The 5 fingers? I’m impressed! Hope you’re enjoying it out there
enjoy your train ride. hope the smoke of northern california fires doesn’t follow you up through oregon. good luck. ziva misses you already. blessings, A&L
Thanks for everything. It was a pleasure spending time with all three of you. I’m in the train station now.