Gear

2012 Specialized Source Elite Disc:

(Custom built by yours truly)
  • Frame & Fork
    • FRAME – Specialized E5 aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld, compact design, inside rear triangle disc mount, internal cable routing, integrated headset, fender/rack eyelets, center kickstand plate
    • FORK – Aluminum legs/crown, Cr-Mo steerer, 52mm fully integrated headset, fender/rack eyelets, internal light cable routing
  • Components
    • HEADSET – 1-1/8″ sealed Cr-Mo Campy Style integrated bearings, 15mm alloy cone spacer with 30mm of spacers
    • STEM – Specialized EliteSet, 3D forged alloy, 12-degree, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp
    • HANDLEBAR – Nashbar Trekking Bars
    • HANDLEBAR EXTENSIONS – Specialized
    • FRONT BRAKE – Avid BB7 mechanical disc, 160mm HS1 rotors
    • REAR BRAKE – Avid BB7 mechanical disc, 160mm HS1 rotors
    • BRAKE LEVERS – Avid Speed Dial 7 SD7
    • FRONT DERAILLEUR – Shimano Deore XT M770 Front Derailleur Top Swing 9 Speed
    • REAR DERAILLEUR – Shimano Deore XT M772 Rear Derailleur 9 Speed, SGS Long Cage
    • SHIFT LEVERS – Shimano Deore XT M770 Rapidfire Shifter Pods 9-Speed
    • REAR CASSETTE – Shimano Deore XT M770 Cassette 9-Speed, 11-34T
    • CHAIN – Shimano XT HG 93 9 Speed Chain
    • CRANKSET – Shimano XT M770 Hollowtech II Crankset, 22/32/44 teeth, 175mm
    • BOTTOM BRACKET – Shimano XT M770
    • PEDALS – PD-A530 SPD Dual Platform Bike Pedal, Black
    • SEATPOST – Alloy, 2-bolt forged head, 27.2mm, 350mm
    • SEAT BINDER – 31.8 clamp ID, superlight forged and machined alloy
    • SADDLE – Brooks B17 Imperial
    • Wheels (Custom built by BikeFix LBS)
    • FRONT RIM – 700c 32h Chukker NMW rim – black
    • FRONT HUB – Supernova Infinity 8 dynamo hub, Freespin technology switchable drag, QR
    • REAR RIM – 700c 36h Chukker NMW rim – black
    • REAR HUB – Velocity ATB Rear Disc Hub 36h (disc brakes) – black
    • SPOKES – DT Swiss Comp spokes 2.0/1.8/2.0 – black
    • NIPPLES – DT Swiss brass nipples – black
    • TIRES – Schwalbe Mondial HS 428
  • Miscellaneous
    • CHARGING – Tout Terrain “The Plug III” Dyno electric USB power
    • HEADLIGHT – Supernova E3 Pure, w/ multimount, grey anodized
    • TAILIGHT – Supernova E3 Tail Light
    • FENDERS – Specialized aluminum, anodized finish, aluminum struts, “hidden” rack mount bracket
    • Front RACK – Tubus Tara
    • REAR RACK – Topeak Tourist Tubular Bicycle Trunk
    • KICKSTAND – Pletscher Two-Leg Kickstand 320mm black
    • HOLDER – Aduro U-GRIP PLUS Handlebar Mount for Smartphones
    • BELL – Nuvo aluminum mini bell
    • ACCESSORIES – 2x Blackburn MC-1 Mountain water bottle cages, 2x Novara Ride Daily Big Mouth Bottles – 24 oz.

Panniers:

  • Specifications
    • REAR – Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus (waterproof) – pair
    • FRONT – Ortlieb Sport Packer Plus (waterproof) – pair
    • HANDLEBAR BAG – Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Medium Handlebar Bag (waterproof)
    • TRUNK BAG – Topeak MTX Trunk Bag DX (with rain cover)
    • ADD-ONS – Ortlieb Small Outer Pockets for Panniers (waterproof)(REAR) – pair
    • ADD-ONS – Ortlieb Water Bottle Cage for Panniers (FRONT) – pair
    • DVEDA Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack, 35L Large Capacity
  • Miscellaneous
    • Wandertec Cargo Net
    • 2x ToPeak water bottle cages
    • 2x Novara Ride Daily Big Mouth Bottles – 24 oz.
    • 2x Performance WideMouth 24oz Bottle

Camping Gear:

  • REI Half Dome 2 HC Footprint
  • REI Half Dome 2 HC Tent
  • Klymit Static V Luxe Insulated Air Pad – Extra Wide
  • Kelty Light Year +20 Sleeping Bag – Regular
  • Jetboil Flash Java Kit
  • REI Ti Ware Mug – 0.4 Liter
  • REI Chefware Polypropylene Utensil Set
  • Swedish Firesteel – Army Model
  • Stuff and compression sacks

Tools:

  • Silva Forecaster Compass
  • Leatherman New Wave Multi-Tool
  • Crank Brothers Mult 19 Tool
  • Park Chain Whip/Pedal Wrench
  • Park Chainring Nut Wrench
  • Park Cassette tool
  • Spin Doctor Tire Levers
  • Allen Wrenches
  • Tire Patch Kit
  • 2 spare tubes
  • Chain oil
  • Duct tape
  • Spare nuts and bolts
  • Spare spokes
  • Spare shifter cables
  • Spare 9-speed chain pins
  • Adjustable wrench (8″)
  • Coghlan’s tent peg mallet
  • Gear Aid Tenacious Tape repair tape

Electronics:

  • Hammerhead Karoo trip computer
  • Google Pixel 2XL
  • Anker® 20W 2-Port USB Wall Charger with Foldable Plug and PowerIQ Technology
  • USB mini and micro Charging cables
  • Charmast USB C Power Bank, 26800mAh Portable Phone Charger USB-C, Slimline Type C Battery Pack Li-Polymer with 3 Inputs
  • Duracell LED Headlamp
  • Head phones
  • Big Agnes mtnGLO tent camp light
  • Selfie Stick Tripod

Clothes:

  • 1x REI Sahara Convertible Pants
  • 1x White Sierra Trail Convertible Pant
  • 1x Prana Stretch Zion Convertible Pant
  • Showers Pass Rain Jacket
  • Showers Pass Club Convertible 2 Pant
  • Cycling rain cape
  • Pearl iZUMi Pro Barrier WxB MTB Shoe Cover (Yellow, XL)
  • Performance cycling tights
  • Pearl Izumi Attack Bike Shorts
  • Sugoi Men’s RPM Tri Shorts
  • 3x Hanes Men’s Comfort Flex Fit Lightweight Mesh Boxer Brief  (wicking)
  • 1 tech tees 2010 Shamrock Shuffle
  • Champion C9 t-shirt (green)
  • Champion C9 t-shirt (orange)
  • Champion C9 t-shirt (Chaos)
  • SmartWool Men’s Midweight Zip Neck Long-Sleeve Shirt
  • 3x SmartWool socks short
  • Shimano SH-MT91 – MTB Touring/Hiking
  • Teva Dozer sandals (to relieve thy feet) 🙂
  • Specialized Echelon Bike Helmet w/mirror
  • Halo Skull Cap
  • Pearl Izumi Elite Gel Vent Cycling Glove (Black, Large)
  • GORE Wear C5 Gore-Tex Men’s Waterproof Gloves (Black, XL)
  • CAMOLAND Sun Hat w/Removable Mosquito Head Net

Personal Care:

  • First Aid Only Outdoor First Aid Kit, Softpack, 107 Piece
  • Neosporin
  • Advil
  • Antiperspirant Deodorant – Odorless
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Floss
  • Campsuds
  • Odomos Non-Sticky Mosquito Repellent Cream
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Sea to Summit Pocket Towel – Large
  • Nail clippers
  • Chamois Butt’r

Packing it all up: 

  • Right Rear:
    • Clothes
    • groceries
    • snacks
    • tools
  • Left Rear:
    • Tent
    • fly, poles
    • stakes
    • pare tubes etc
  • Right Front: (Camp kitchen stuff)
    • stove
    • pots
    • food etc
  • Left Front: (Sleeping stuff)
    • pad
    • sleeping bag
    • pillow bag + some misc
  • Trunk:
    • Toiletries
    • jacket
    • hat
    • snack storage.
  • Handlebar:
    • small easy to reach items