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G E O M E T R Y --- Specifications:
FRAME: --- 4130 Cro-Moly Steel, double-butted.
--- Can withstand 95,000 psi, should last a lifetime.
ATB FORK: --- ROCKSHOX Judy TT ATB,
--- 1 1/8", Competition, 80mm of travel.
SADDLE: --- TRICOSPORTS Ultra Lounge Comfort ,
--- Gel Shock technology.
SEATPOST: --- ASCENT 252 ,
--- Suspension seatpost, 30mm of travel, 485 g.
S T E E R I N G :
HANDLEBAR: --- RITCHEY ATB Pro Rizer,
--- 10` bend, 1.5" rise, 26" wide, 290 g.
GRIPS: --- RITCHEY TGV,
--- 125mm bar end & 96mm (Grip Shift).
STEM: --- RITCHEY ATB Comp,
--- Threadless, 6` rise, 170 g, 130mm L.
HEADSET: --- RITCHEY WCS Logic,
--- Threadless, 1 1/8" diameter, 136 g.
BAR-END MIRRORS: --- TOPEAK Bar N Mirror,
--- Flip-out, 216 g. (up- AND in-ward).
CYCLOCOMPUTER: --- SIGMA SPORT BC-1600C,
--- w/ cadence kit, 14-function.
HEART RATE MONITOR: --- IMPULSE 9 Sportscraft,
--- 9-function.
GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) WATCH: SUUNTO M-9,
--- Complete GPS features, 3D compass, altimeter, barometer,
--- thermometer, and PC software for planning or analyzing
--- your trips. Click on "Wristop Computers".
D R I V E T R A I N :
SHIMANO DEORE LX/XT Rapid Fire shifter/brake levers with
--- light-action thumb and index finger-actuated 24-speed.
--- Low-gear combination cassette with precision-shifting derailleurs, --- and quick-response V-brakes. Mountain bike
race components.
CRANKSET: --- DEORE LX,
--- 4-arm, 44-32-22 teeth, 170mm, M510.
BOTTOM BRACKET: --- DEORE LX,
--- 68 x 113mm, 255 g. ES51.
FRONT DERAILLEUR: --- DEORE LX ,
--- 9-speed, Top swing, M570.
REAR DERAILLEUR: --- DEORE XT ,
--- 34 X 11 teeth, M510.
SHIFTER/BRAKE LEVERS: --- DEORE LX RapidFire,
--- Optical Gear Display, M510.
BRAKES: --- DEORE LX V-brake set ,
--- Front/Rear, Parallel-Push linkage, M570.
REAR CASSETTE: --- DEORE LX ,
--- 9-Speed, 11-32t, M760.
REAR HUB: --- DEORE LX Freehub ,
--- 36-hole, M570.
FRONT HUB: --- DEORE LX ,
--- 36 hole, M571.
CHAIN: --- DEORE XT, HG-53 ,
--- 9-speed, 114 links, 335 g. M571.
PEDALS: --- PERFORMANCE Campus ,
--- Toe-clip and SPD compatible.
TOE CLIPS: --- NASHBAR Mini ,
--- Strapless, for larger shoes, 65 g.
TOURING SHOES: --- SHIMANO SH-M020 Sport.
W H E E L S E T
SHIMANO DEORE:
--- with freeride ATB tires that provide traction on unpaved bike trails,
--- and low-rolling resistance for touring, with thorn-resistant tubes.
RIMS, Double Wall: --- VELOCITY K525 ATB,
--- w/CNC sidewalls, 32-hole, 432g.
SPOKES: --- DT Champion,
--- 14-gauge, stainless steel, 2.0 mm.
BRAKE PADS: --- Super Logic LP ,
--- For Shimano V-brake, blue (for wet weather).
OR
--- I-Pad Lighted Brake Pads,
--- Click on "Accessories".
ATB TIRES: --- WTB NanoRaptor,
--- 2.0", 60 tpi, 657 g, kevlar bead.
TUBES: --- PERFORMANCE Thorn-resistant ,
--- 700 X 26, presta valve.
TIRE LINERS: --- Mr. Tuffy ,
--- Silver (for touring ATB tires).
FRAME BAG:--- NASHBAR PUMP,
--- 13L x 10H x 1.5W.
--- 97 cu. in., Black/Hi-Visibility-Yellow.
FRAME PUMP:---
TOPEAK Mountain Morph,
--- 120 psi, 12.7"L, 228 g.
Barnett Bicycle Institute
United Bicycle Institute
AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES:
T O U R I N G --- R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S :
--- So you can carry your tent, sleeping bag and
--- everything you will need on the road.
FRONT FENDER: --- HEADLAND QuickSlide,
--- Easy mount on suspension forks.
AERO BAR: --- PROFILE DESIGN Century,
--- With armrests, for long-distance touring and
--- triathilon comfort, 420 g.
HANDLEBAR BAG: --- TransIt Pro,
--- 286 cu.in., rain cover, black/silver
FRONT RACK: --- NASHBAR Low Universal Mount,
--- Black, 25 lb. cap.
FRONT PANNIERS: --- NASHBAR Waterproof,
--- 1,056 cu.in., 2 lb. 6oz., yellow/black.
REAR RACK: --- DELTA Universal Mega Rack,
--- 40 lb. cap.
REAR PANNIERS: --- NASHBAR Waterproof,
--- 2,310 cu.in., 4 lb., yellow/black
SEAT PACK: --- HEADLAND CMT,
--- Waterproof, black, 8" x 4.5" x 3.5"
* WATER BOTTLE: --- Tour de France 100th Anniversary,
--- Has the actual tour map on the reverse side.
* WATER BOTTLE CAGES: --- TOPEAK Modula Cage,
--- Adjustable, you'll need 3.
* CAGE ACCESSORIES: --- All fit in your water bottle Cage ,
* COFFEE BICYCLE SYSTEMS: --- Bottles & Cups,
--- You can even brew a cup while you ride.
LANCE ARMSTRONG'S BIKE: --- TREK Madone 5.9,
--- Click on "Check out the bikes of the Tour" link.
SUITCASE BIKE: --- CO-MOTION Expresso (Co-Pilot option),
--- This is a full-size, Cro-moly touring bike that
--- actually fits in a 26" x 26" x 8" traveling case!
FOLDING MOUNTAIN BIKE: --- Montague Paratrooper Bike,
--- Folds in 30 seconds or less, without tools.
--- Tested in extreme conditions by D.A.R.P.A.
S A F E T Y --- R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S :
--- So you can see, be seen, be heard, & breathe.
HEAD LIGHT SET: --- SIGMA SPORT Mirage X,
--- 5W and 20W, 3.5 hour "burn time", 6V SLA bottle cage battery,
OR
GENERATOR LIGHT: --- Halogen Road Headlight with taillight,
--- #94204, 12 Volt, 6 watt.
BICYCLE POLICE LIGHTS: ---
LIGHTMAN Professional Strobe lights,
--- Handlebar-mount, dual-strobe, remote switch.
* BRAKE LIGHT: --- NASHBAR Brake-Activated Tail Light,
--- 2 N-cell batteries.
* REFLECTOR LIGHTS:--- PHOTON Blinkie,
--- Front & Rear, 4 mode.
BIKE HELMET:
* GIRO Gila , 23 vents. Roc Loc 3 fit system, --- ponytail-compatible, Yellow.
OR
* BELL Paradox Pro , Yellow/black.
* HEADS-UP DISPLAY UNIT: --- Motion Research SPORTS VUE,
--- Shows speed, distance, GPS location, gear position,
--- shift indication, lap time, and track position.
* HELMET CAMERA: --- Adventure Cam II
--- Just hook up to the camcorder in your backpack.
* REFLECTIVE VEST: --- Illuminite "Eclipse",
* RAIN JACKET: --- RAIN SHIELD 02
--- All-activity jacket, bright yellow.
* AIR HORN: --- DELTA, 115db, water bottle cage fit, tire pump re-charge.
* POLLUTION MASK: --- BREATHE Smog Mask,
--- 2 exhalation valves.
* LUNG CAPACITY BUILDER: --- POWERLUNG Sport,
--- To train lung muscles, when not working out.
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M A I N T E N A N C E --- R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S :
(So you can perform Preventative Maintenance at home.)
CHAIN CLEANER: --- PEDRO'S Chain Machine Kit,
--- BIOdegreaser, Ice Wax lube.
BIKE CARE KIT: --- PEDRO'S Pro Pack,
--- Bike Lust polish, Extra Dry lube.
TOOL KIT: --- TOPEAK The Alien XT ,
--- 21-function multi-tool, 270 g.
BIKE STAND: --- NASHBAR Stand By Me
--- Lifts rear wheel 1" off ground for maintenance and unbolts to two pieces.
BEST BICYCLE REPAIR MANUAL: --- BARNETT'S ,
--- 5th Edition, $115 + shipping. *****************************************
C L O T H I N G --- R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S :
(These choices make sure you will BE SEEN on the road,
--- If you are seen you are less likely to be injured.)
GLOVES: --- NASHBAR Flames ,
--- yellow/black
JERSEYS:
--- CANARI Chugging Peddler , yellow.
OR
--- NASHBAR Fireball, yellow/black.
SHORTS:
--- ZOIC Breakaway Baggy
SOCKS:
--- SOCK GUY, MicroSupreme fabric, 12 color styles
OR
--- DeFEET, CoolMax fabric, 36 color styles.
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TRICKS TO PRACTICE & MOVES TO MASTER:
--- Trackstand 30 seconds, on an incline.
--- Corner Hop Swing around 90', then 180'.
--- Bunny Hop 4" both
wheels over a 2" x 4".
--- Backward Roll 50' downhill.
--- No Hands 100' on smooth road, eyes closed.
--- Wheelie
50' on smooth road, lean to turn.
--- Honking Up hill, side-to-side, 100% effort.
--- Ankling With toe clips @ 80
rpm.
--- Rolling dismount From 20 mph to 3 mph.
--- Curb breech Me & the bike at 10 mph.
--- Figure 8
As small as possible.
--- Jumping a dip At 10 mph.
--- Picking water bottle Up off the ground, at 5 mph.
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