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build 01dec2023:
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
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P1.18 Gear Ratio
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Gear Inches
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1
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0.55
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16.4
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2
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0.61
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18.2
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3
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0.68
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20.2
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4
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0.76
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22.7
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5
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0.84
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25.1
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6
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0.95
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28.3
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7
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1.06
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31.6
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8
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1.18
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35.2
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9
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1.31
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39.0
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10
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1.47
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43.8
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11
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1.63
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48.6
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12
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1.82
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54.2
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13
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2.03
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60.5
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14
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2.26
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67.4
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15
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2.52
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75.1
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16
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2.81
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82.8
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17
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3.14
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93.6
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18
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3.50
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104
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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 = 26 in × 39/34 × P1.18 gear ratio
Meters of Development = π × Gear Inches × 0.0254 m/in ≃ 0.1 × Gear Inches
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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
RhinoDillos tire liners
Slime 26" x 1.75-2.125" Presta valve
tubes
Brakes:
TRP Spyke, 6 bolt, 160mm Disc
Tektro Eclipse 520 brake levers
Headset:
Cane Creek 110 ZS44
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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
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Essentials:
Water:
Soma 36 oz Further
Water Bottle × 2
Nalgene 32 oz wide mouth
Water Bottle × 2
Nalgene 48 oz wide mouth
Water Bottle × 2
Agave Finishworks
Water Bottle Cage × 2
Cockpit:
Jones SG Loop H-Bar 4 cm above the saddle
Ergon GP1 large, nexus/rohloff handlebar grips
Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt V2
GPS Computer
Adventure Cycling Association
map case
Adventure Cycling Association
maps
Oveja Negra
Chuckbucket handlebar bag × 2
Helmet:
Bontrager XXX WaveCel
helmet
Da Brim Sporty
visor
EVT Safe Zone mirror
Shoes & Pedals:
Shimano SH-SD501 SPD
sandal
Shimano PD-EH500 double sided
bike pedal
Fenders:
Velo Orange 26", 60mm Aluminum
Fenders
Racks & Panniers & Dry Bags:
Blackburn Outpost
Fat Rack,
Front World Touring
Rack
Ortlieb Sport Roller High Visibility
panniers × 4
Ortlieb Saddle-Bag High Visibility 4.1 liter
Sea to Summit Big River 20 and 13 liter Dry Bags × 2
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Kitchen:
MSR PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove
Samniu Torch Lighter
GSI Pinnacle Base Camper cookset
Nogent Mini can opener
GSI Outdoors Enamelware plate, bowl, cup
Egg Carrier,
Cutting boards × 2
Spatula,
Spoon,
Duracon Cutlery
Buck 112 Ranger knife
Food:
Oatmeal, Rice, Granola bars, Mount Hagen
Coffee,
Spice bottles
(salt, pepper, sugar, garam marsala, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic, onion, chipotle) and daily fresh
Tools:
Slime 26" x 1.75-2.125" Presta valve
tubes ×2
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 × 2
Tube
Park Tire
Levers
4mm hex angled × 2
8mm hex wrench
Zip-Ties,
Voile and
Titan straps
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Clothes:
Riding:
Showers Pass Merino
short ×2
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long ×1 sleeve shirts
Adventure Cycling
short ×3
+ long ×1 sleeve shirts
LUXA Fluo
cycling socks × 6
ZOIC Ether
shorts × 2
+ Carbon
liner × 3
Aero Tech Cycling
gloves
Warm:
Patagonia R1
Jacket, Glove Liners,
Skull Hats × 2
Adventure Cycling Neck Wrap
Merino.Tech 165/250/260 Merino Pants and
Socks
Snow Deer Electric Heated Socks
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Dry:
Pearl Izumi Quest Barrier
Jacket
ArroWhere Lightweight Waterproof
Jacket
Showers Pass
Jacket,
Hood,
Pants,
Socks,
Gloves,
Hi-Vis Gloves
Patagonia Waterproof GoreTex Cap - 1992 vintage
Civilian:
Khaki shorts, jeans, white T-shirt, white ankle socks, Tevas
Insect:
Bug Baffler headnet, shirt, pants
Sawyer 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent 4 ounce
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Home on the Range:
Electronics:
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
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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
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Safety & Security
Bicycle Mechanic
Daryl at Gears to You is a fantastic bike mechanic. He's very patient with dummies like me.
Play Time:
Mass ≃ 30.4 kg. rear: 13.3, mid: 4.5, front: 12.6
Weight ≃ 67 lb. rear: 29.6, mid: 9.8, front: 27.6
Weekly Distance: 40 - 160 km; 25 - 100 mile
Weekly Vertical: 240 - 450 m; 800 - 1500 ft
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click to see a full-resolution image ...
build 01dec2023
headlight goes on front rack. secure those water bottles!
build 12oct2023
year 2 begins. new pinion oil, new brake pads, more robust dry bags, stronger water bottle cages, new lock location, and better mass/volume arrangement.
Home on the Range 15sep2023. The Pangea fits free-standing inside - oh yes!
build 01sep2023
Space in waterproof bags is a premium. Water bottles go outside. On the rear, another step towards Home on the Range. Safety flags at good height.
build 28jul2023
Safety flags raised 6 inches due to starting a Home on the Range ...
build 08jun2023:
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Hose clamps for Safety Flags!
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build 23apr2023 full front racks now ...
build 08apr2023:
build 02apr2023:
build 19feb2023:
build 19jan2023:
build 29dec2022 :
so it begins again, 17sep2022 :
august 22, 2022 has arrived - so excited!
I will take delivery on August 22, 2022!
🚲
Tempe to the South Rim Loop 2024?
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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:
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