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Contact: F.X.Timmes
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build 23apr2023:

Bike: Co-Motion Pangea

Geometry:
56 cm frame
10 cm stem length
64 cm handlebar reach
17 cm crank arm
66 cm handlebar width
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Drivetrain:
Gear number P1.18 Gear Ratio Gear Inches
1 0.55 16.4
2 0.61 18.2
3 0.68 20.2
4 0.76 22.7
5 0.84 25.1
6 0.95 28.3
7 1.06 31.6
8 1.18 35.2
9 1.31 39.0
10 1.47 43.8
11 1.63 48.6
12 1.82 54.2
13 2.03 60.5
14 2.26 67.4
15 2.52 75.1
16 2.81 82.8
17 3.14 93.6
18 3.50 104
Pinion P1.18 Gearbox. A constant 11.5% step between 18 gears means a (1 + 0.115)^17 = 636% range.

Gates CDX 39 tooth front sprocket for Pinion
Gates CDX 34 tooth rear sprocket, 9-spline cog
Gates CenterTrack 118 tooth belt

For a 26 inch diameter wheel then,
Gear Inches = 39/34 × 26 × P1.18 gear ratio
Meters of development = 0.0254 × π × Gear Inches ≃ 0.1 × Gear Inches
Wheels:
Velocity CliffHanger 26 inch, 32 hole rims
Industry 9 hub, 6 bolt, 32 hole, 12x142 thru axle rear
Industry 9 hub, 6 bolt, 32 hole, 15x110 thru axle front
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, 26" x 2.0", tires × 2
RhinoDillos tire liners × 2
Slime 26" x 1.75-2.125" Presta valve Tube × 2

Brakes:
TRP Spyke, 6 bolt, 160mm Disc
Tektro Eclipse 520 brake levers

Headset:
Cane Creek 110 ZS44
Seat:
Selle Italio S3 Flow

Free Standing (oh, yes!) :
Integrated 40mm mount Kickstand
SteerStopper

Colors:
Tropical Green body
Ivy Green Mica logos in a Fiora font
Custom label - "cococubed.com"
Polished S+S couplers
Stainless steel dropouts
Co-Motion metal head tube badge


Essentials:

Water:
Soma 36 oz Further water bottle × 2
Aluminum Alloy Side Load Water Bottle Cage × 2
Nalgene 32 oz wide mouth Water Bottle × 2



Cockpit:
Jones SG Loop H-Bar 4 cm above the saddle
Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt V2 GPS Computer
Adventure Cycling Association map case
Adventure Cycling Association maps
Oveja Negra Chuckbucket handlebar bag × 2

Fenders:
Velo Orange 26", 60mm Aluminum Fenders

Racks & Panniers:
Blackburn Outpost Fat Rack
Blackburn Outpost Front World Touring Rack
Ortlieb Sport Roller High Visibility panniers × 4
Ortlieb Saddle-Bag High Visibility 4.1 liter

Helmet:
Bontrager XXX WaveCel
helmet
Da Brim Sporty visor
Kitchen:
MSR PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove
Samniu Torch Lighter
GSI Pinnacle Base Camper cookset
Titanium sporks
Nogent Mini Can Opener
Buck 112 Ranger knife

Tools:
Silca Impero Ultimate frame pump
Leatherman Skeletool CX
Abbey Bike 4-Way Multi-tool × 3
     #1: 2, 2.5, 3, 4 hex bits
     #2: 5, 6 hex bits, Phillips, 1mm slotted
     #3 10, 15, 20, 25 torx bits
Slime 26" x 1.75-2.125" Presta valve Tube
Park Tire Levers
4mm hex angled × 2
8mm hex wrench
Zip-Ties, Voile and Titan straps




Shoes & Pedals:
Shimano SH-SD501 SPD sandal
Shimano PD-EH500 double sided bike pedal


Clothes:
Riding:
Showers Pass Apex Merino Short Sleeve T-Shirt × 2
Showers Pass Apex Merino Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Adventure Cycling Active short sleeve T-shirt
Adventure Cycling Active long sleeve T-shirt
LUXA Fluo cycling socks × 6
ZOIC Ether shorts
ZOIC Carbon liner × 2
Aero Tech Cycling gloves

Warm:
Patagonia R1 TechFace Jacket
Patagonia Glove Liners
Skull Hats × 2
Adventure Cycling Neck Wrap
Merino.Tech Men's 165 Base Layer Pants
Merino.Tech Hiking Socks
Snow Deer Electric Heated Socks
Dry:
Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier Jacket
ArroWhere Lightweight Waterproof Jacket
Showers Pass Men's Elite 2.1 Jacket
Showers Pass Waterproof Socks
Showers Pass Crosspoint Knit Waterproof Gloves
Showers Pass Knit High Vis Waterproof Gloves
Patagonia Waterproof Hat - 1992 vintage
Garneau H2 helmet cover

Civilian:
Khaki shorts
White T-shirt
White cotton socks
Teva sandals


Electronics:

Power Generation:
6 Volt, 3 Watt Schmidt SON dynamo hub
Sinewave Cycles Reactor USB top cap charger
SunJack 25 Watt Foldable Solar Panel Charger
imuto 100 Watt, 99 Watt-hr Laptop Charger
Lights:
Schmidt Edelux II headlight
Hypershot 350 USB tail light

Communication:
iPhone Xs
Airpods
M1 Macpro 13-inch laptop


Home on the Range:
House:
Helinox Chair Zero
Bedding:
TBD


Hygene:
Personal:
Washcloth, Razor, Nail Clippers, Safety scissors, Sewing needle, Shampoo 1 ounce, Toothbrush, Toothpaste 2 ounce, Tooth Floss, Q-Tips, Deodorandt 0.5 ounce, Eye-Drops 1 ounce, Toilet paper 1/2 roll, Wet Ones Wipes × 2
Medical:
Bandages, Sterile non-woven sponges, Antibiotic ointment, Antiseptic towelettes, Alcohol prep pads, Insect bite relief wipes, Skin Tac wipes, Gauze roll, Tape, Large safety pins, Tweezers, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen


Safety & Security

Security:
ABUS Bordo Lite 6055 Mini (85 cm) Lock
Kimber PepperBlaster II
Gerber US-Assist, 420HC, plain edge knife
Safety Pagentry:
Lee Engineering 18", 1/2" diameter, fiberglass rod × 2
Premier Designs universal flag mount × 2
Hostel Shoppe T-Cycle rubber mount × 2
Annin NYL-Glo Outdoor U.S Flag 12"x18" Sewn × 2
Hose Clamps × 4
Adventure Cycling Safety Triangle



Total Carry Mass ≃ 19 kg. rear: 11 kg, mid: 3 kg, front: 5 kg.
Total Carry Weight ≃ 41 lb. rear: 24 lb., mid: 6 lb, front: 11 lb.
Weekly Ride Distance: 40 - 80 km; 25 - 50 miles
Weekly Ride Vertical: 240 - 365 m; 800 - 1300 ft


build 23apr2023
full front racks now ...

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build 08apr2023:

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build 02apr2023:

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build 19feb2023:

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build 19jan2023:

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build 29dec2022 :

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so it begins again, 17sep2022 :

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august 22, 2022 has arrived - so excited!
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I will take delivery on August 22, 2022!
🚲 Tempe to the South Rim Loop 2024?



The future is beginning to happen. I ordered a custom Co-Motion Pangea, Pinion gearbox, light green with dark green labeling. It may arrive in June 2022!


My previous touring rig was a 1998 Bruce Gordon Rock & Road. I have my eyes open for my next touring rig. A lovely resource for bicycle touring is the Adventure Cycling Organization - member since 1988.


Its now been awhile since I've toured - raising a family. I like to claim that bicycling touring is part of my past and part of my future. I can hardly wait for my next tour - I miss it.


I entertain myself with long distance bicycle adventures. I rode solo between 1986 and 1996. Nearly all the images (and lessons) from those adventures reside only in my synapses. When Jeannine and Frank started to duet in 1997, some images from those trips were recorded:
🚲 Barranca Loop 2004
🚲 North Star Expedition 2001
🚲 Chicago to Toronto Loop 2000
🚲 Tour of Wisconsin's Thumb 1999
🚲 Southwest tour: San Diego to Silver City 1998
🚲 Santa Cruz to San Diego 1997
🚲 Tour of Georgia 1996
🚲 Chicago to Aspen 1995
🚲 Santa Cruz to Aspen 1993
🚲 Santa Cruz to Cabo San Lucas 1991
🚲 Seattle to Santa Cruz 1990