The Bike:
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Component | Description |
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Frame | Binary Bicycles SuperB XC |
Fork | Lauf TR29 Boost |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 |
Stem | Bontrager 60mm |
Handlebars | Answer 20/20 |
Bar Ends | Old School Cane Creek |
Grips/Tape | ESI Extra Chunky and ESI RCT Wrap |
Aero-Bars | Syntace C2 Clip Cut down with custom crossbar mounted to Siren Cycles Fred Bar |
Seat Post | Syntace P6 HiFlex Carbon |
Seat Post Clamp | TiCycles |
Saddle | Charge Spoon |
Brakes | XTR BR-M9000 |
Brake Rotors | Shimano XT SM-RT76 180f/160r |
Shifter | XTR SL-M9000 i-spec |
Derailleur | XTR RD-M9000 |
Cranks | XTR FC-M9000 |
Chainring | One Up Components 32t |
Bottom Bracket | XTR BB93 |
Pedals | XTR PD-M9120 |
Cassette | SRAM X01 XG-1195 11-42t |
Chain | SRAM then Shimano |
Front Hub | SON 28 Dynamo 32h |
Rear Hub | Hope Pro 4 Boost XD 32h |
Rims | Nextie Premium Carbon |
Spokes/Nipples | DT Swiss Competition/DT Swiss Brass |
Tires | Vittoria Mezcal 29×2.25″ |
Tape | Stan’s |
Valves | E*Thirteen |
Sealant | Orange Seal |
Bottle Cages | Salsa Nickless Cage x2 |
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Brake cables and electrical wiring long enough to wrap outside the handlebar harness. Tent Pole Bag by Rogue Panda.
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I taped a tire plug a.k.a. bacon strip and tool to the handlebars for quick repair. I never needed it.
![](http://www.lostonabike.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LRG_DSC06900-1024x576.jpg)
SPOT Tracker Velcroed and tethered.
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Dynamo wire routing for the Lauf Fork.
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Easy 1x gearing, maximum mud clearance.
![](http://www.lostonabike.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LRG_DSC06901-1024x576.jpg)
If I needed an easier gear, I just walked.
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Rear Tire after 2800 miles. You can see the under layer of rubber through the tread.
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The front tire fared slightly better, no flats on either, only added air in Cuba because of all the road sections near the end.
The Stuff:
Stay Cool:
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Article | Description |
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Jersey | Jakroo Custom |
Shorts | Skins DNAmic ULTIMATE Men’s 3/4 Tights |
Base Layer | Ostroy NYC |
Underwear | Icebreaker Merino |
Sleeves | Pearl Izumi Sunsleeves |
Socks | Ridge Supply Neon Arsenal |
Shoes | Giro Terraduro |
Helmet | Specialized MIPS |
Cap | Binary Biycyles Tech Cap by Walz Caps |
Sunglasses | Gas Station Special Tour Divide Edition by day or Safety glasses at night |
Gloves | Not Pictured: Specialized BG (Lost) |
Stay Warm:
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Article | Description |
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Jacket | Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hooded |
Jacket | Endura Pakajak |
Vest | Endura Pakagilet |
Shorts | DNAmic THERMAL Men’s Compression 3/4 Tights |
Socks | Merino wool |
Neck | Buff |
Gloves | Pearl Izumi Thermal |
Base Layer | Icebreaker Merino |
Sleeves | Pearl Izumi Thermal |
Stay Dry:
![](http://www.lostonabike.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LRG_DSC06934-1024x576.jpg)
Article | Description |
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Jacket | Gore Bike Wear Powertrail Active Hooded |
Pants | Shower’s Pass Storm |
Mitts | Aerostitch Gauntlet |
Socks | Sealskinz Hiking Mid Knee Waterproof socks |
Sleep:
![](http://www.lostonabike.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LRG_DSC06946-1024x576.jpg)
Article | Description |
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Bivy | Big Agnes 3 Wire Bivy |
Quilt | Enlightened Equipment 30 Deg. Down Quilt |
Pad | Sea to Summit Ultralight Short |
Electronics:
![](http://www.lostonabike.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LRG_DSC06928-1024x576.jpg)
Item | Description |
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Headlight | kLite Bikepacker Pro V2, kLite Bar Switch (Pictured above with Bike) |
Battery | Anker 5000mah |
Cables | Mini USB, Micro USB, USB-C to Lightning, USB to Lightning, USB-C to USB Adapter |
Dynamo Chrager | kLite USB charger |
Wall Chargers | Power Delivery USB-C wall charger (Charges iPhone XR 50% in 30 minutes), normal USB wall charger, purchased on route. |
Batteries | AA and AAA lithium assortment |
Navigation | Garmin eTrex 30x, Garmin Edge 810 |
Phone | iPhone XR |
Headlamp | Black Diamond Storm headlamp with velcro strap for helmet |
Ear-Buds | Lightning Ear-Buds |
Other | Ultra light dry bag |
Tool
![](http://www.lostonabike.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LRG_DSC06926-1024x576.jpg)
Component | Description |
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Tube | 29″ Removable valve core, wrapped with Tyvek |
Tire Plug | Ryder Innovation Slug Plug |
Sealant | Orange Seal |
Tire Lever | Park, Needle inside, wrapped with Dental Floss |
Multi Tools | Gerber Dime, unknown basic 7-pc tool |
Zip-Ties | Assorted |
Rags | Wool, paper |
Chain Tool | Park CT-5 |
Chain Lube | Started with a full size bottle of Squirt |
Pump | Lezyne Alloy Drive HV Small |
Parts | Chain Links, Brake Pads, Quick-Links, Derailleur Hanger |
Personal Care:
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Sunscreen, Sunscreen Lip Balm, Butt Paste, Squirrel’s Nut Butter, Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste, Gillette Styler
Hydration and Things:
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2x Zefal Magnum 1L bottles, 4L MSR Dromlite, Aquatabs, Caffeine Pills, “The List”, Sea to Summit Ultralight Backpack, Passport, LokSak Waterproof bags
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Cherry Bomb 35 Tail Light, SPOT Tracker, Safety Pizza, Save One Life Flag
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Sea to Summit Dry Bag for clothes in seatbag, OR Airpurge Drybag on the Bars, Seal Line E-Case for note cards on bars, foam pad for shouldering bike in mud, not pictured plastic drywall scraper for mud. Multi-tool just there to hold pad.
The Bags:
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Full Kit from Oveja Negra, Super Wedgie, Snack Packs, Chuckbuckets, Front End Loader, and Gear Jammer
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