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Dave's Bike (see here)

  • Frame: Orbit Romany Reynolds 520 Steel
  • Rims: Mavic (Hopefully this won't happen again)
  • Hubs: Deore LX 36
  • Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon XRs
  • Casette: Shimano 11-32
  • Crankset: Deore Hollowtech 26-36-48
  • Pedals: M324 Combipedal (SPD on 1 side, flat on the other)
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN54 68 x 113mm
  • Headset: Tange Passage
  • Forks: Cro Moly
  • Shifters: Shimano bar end
  • Bars: Drop
  • Levers: Dia Compe
  • Brakes: Shimano Deore V-brake
  • Front derailleur: Shimano XT
  • Rear derailleur: Shimano XT
  • Saddle: Brooks B17
  • Racks: Tubus
  • Front and rear LED lights
  • Ortleib front and rear panniers
  • Otleib waterproof bag (on top of rear rack)
  • Bar bag

    Tools and Spares

  • Folding tyre
  • Spare spokes
  • Emergency spoke
  • 3x tubes
  • Patches
  • Tyre levers
  • Assorted nuts and bolts
  • Inner cables
  • Zip ties
  • Duct tape
  • Hypercracker (for removing the casette)
  • Bottom bracket key
  • Crank remover
  • Cone spanners
  • 36mm headset and pedal spanner
  • Chain breaker
  • Chain links
  • 'Quick' chain links
  • Oil & Grease
  • Pannier mounting clips
  • Pump
  • 4 spare brake blocks
  • Spoke key

    Clothes

  • Long sleeve cycling top
  • Short sleeve cycling top
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Waterproof trousers
  • 2x Padded cycling shorts
  • Fleece
  • Leggings
  • Shoes (with SPD clips)
  • Sandals
  • Warm gloves
  • Fingerless gloves
  • 3x Socks
  • Waterproof socks
  • Overshoes
  • 3x Pants
  • Cotton T shirt (not for cycling)
  • Shirt (for formal occasions!)
  • Hat
  • Down jacket
  • Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Towel

    Camping equipment

  • North Face Roadrunner 2 Man Tent
  • Sleeping mat
  • Pillow case
  • MSR Whisperlite Multi fuel stove
  • Fuel bottle
  • Stove cleaning/repair kit
  • MSR Miniworks Water filter
  • Cooking Pots
  • Mug
  • Bowl
  • Cutlery
  • Salt/Spices
  • Scrubbing brush
  • Headtorch
  • Sleeping bag
  • Silk liner Other stuff
  • Passport and documents
  • Digital Camera and cables
  • Phone and charger
  • Maps
  • Books
  • Wallet
  • Travellers cheques (as emergency backup, we will mostly be depending on ATMs)
  • Helmet
  • Diary
  • Compass
  • Business cards (as souvenirs)
  • Stuff sacks
  • Dog dazer (for scaring chasing dogs and for personal entertainment)
  • Pen knife
  • Binoculars
  • Spanish dictionary
  • Teach yourself Spanish book
  • Postcards of home
  • iPod
  • Sterile needle set
  • First aid kit
  • Wash kit (a flannel and some fairy liquid)
  • Immodium
  • Rehydration sachets
  • Antibiotics (Flucloxacillin) for serous stuff
  • Antihistamine
  • Ibuprofen
  • Toothbrush
  • Mascot (for luck and for company)
  • 2 x 10 litre Ortleib watercarriers
  • Small rucksack for walking
    Bike
    Rim

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