THE BIKE: 1998 Marin 'Pine Mountain' mountain bike. Chromoly. Rigid forks. Shimano 24speed LX, STX componentry. Mavic D521 rear rim, Bontrager Mustang ceramic front rim. ACCESSORIES: Giant rear rack Blackburn lowrider front rack Topeak pump Cateye Odometer U-lock (heavy!) Bottles and cages (3) Mirror Kick stand FRONT PANNIER (1) MSR XGK II stove (upgraded) Cookware and utensils Food (Lots!) Bear Bag FRONT PANNIER (2) Tools Wet weather clothing (overpants,gloves,vest etc) Compact discs (approx. 25) Minolta SLR camera (28-200mm) REAR PANNIER (1) Clothing (3 x t-shirts, 2 x shorts, 1 x long pants, 1 x light fleece, 3 x skivies, 4 x underwear (2 padded), 5 x socks) Camp towel First aid kit Toiletries REAR PANNIER (2) Books (3) Sandals Polartec fleece Petzl headlamp Recorder Sewing kit Pannier rain covers Olympus mju 35mm camera WATERPROOF SEALBAG (On rear rack) Kathmandu tent & fly (NZ) - Small 2 person Thermarest Sleeping bag Ground sheet HANDLEBAR BAG Wind jacket Maps Insect repellent Sunscreen Sunglasses MSR fuel bottle and pump Water filter Pens Pocket knife CAMEL BAK (On back) Water (Up to 3 litres) Snacks Valuables (Passports etc) Discman/mini FM radio Palm IIIe handheld computer (addresses, expenses) Journal/notepad SADDLE BAG Spare innertube Puncture repair kit Chain lubricant (White Lightning) OTHERS (Strapped on rear panniers) Waterproof parka Small foam sitting pad Total weight of loaded bike: Approx. 50kg (110lb) | |
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