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build 01dec2023:
Bike: Co-Motion Pangea
Geometry:
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56 cm frame 10 cm stem length 64 cm handlebar reach 17 cm crank arm 66 cm handlebar width |
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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 |
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:
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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 |
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 |
Clothes:
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Riding:
Showers Pass Merino short ×2 + 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 |
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 |
Home on the Range:
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House:
big agnes Blacktail 2 Hotel Helinox Chair Zero |
Bedding:
Zenbivy 25°F Quilt, Mattress, Pillow Bundle Helinox Lite Cot Zero |
Electronics:
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Power Generation: Schmidt SON 28 15 110 dynamo hub Sinewave Cycles Reactor USB top cap charger SunJack 25 Watt Foldable Solar Panel Charger imuto 100 Watt, 99 Watt-hr Laptop Charger Communication: iPhone Xs M1 Macpro 13-inch laptop |
Lights: Schmidt Edelux II, light green anodized, headlight Hypershot 350 tail light Hotshot Pro 200 flag lights × 2 Petzl 600 lumen headlamp Other: RANVOO travel fan |
Hygene:
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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
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Security:
ABUS Bordo Lite 6055 Mini (85 cm) Lock Kimber PepperBlaster II Gerber US-Assist 420HC plain edge knife Safety Pagentry - Active: Hypershot 350 tail light (visible from a mile away!) Hotshot Pro 200 flag lights × 2 |
Safety Pagentry - Passive
(but effective!): Lee Engineering 24", 1/2" diameter, fiberglass rod × 2 Premier Designs universal flag mount × 2 Hostel Shoppe T-Cycle rubber mount × 2 Annin NYL-Glo Outdoor 12"x18" Sewn U.S Flag × 2 Hose Clamps × 4 Adventure Cycling Safety Triangle |
Bicycle Mechanic
Daryl at Gears to You is a fantastic bike mechanic. He's very patient with dummies like me.
Play Time:
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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!
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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.
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Home on the Range 15sep2023. The Pangea fits free-standing inside - oh yes!
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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.
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build 28jul2023
Safety flags raised 6 inches due to starting a Home on the Range ...
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build 08jun2023:
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Hose clamps for Safety Flags! |
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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!
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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:
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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 |