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Dawes Ultra Galaxy

Dawes Ultra Galaxy (2009)

Colour:           Brilliant Bronze
Weight:           13.5kg/30lbs (unladen)
Size:             54cm
Frame:            Reynolds 853
Fork:             Double butted Chromoly
Headset:          Cane creek 1.1/8" black alloy
Shifters:         Shimano ST-R600 27 speed STI
Rear Derailleur:  Shimano RD-M770
Front Derailleur: Shimano FR-M4503
Chain:            Shimano HG53
Freewheel:        Shimano CS-M770 11-34T
Front Hub:        Shimano M770 36H QR
Rear Hub:         Shimano FH-M770 36H QR
Rims(F):          WTB Dual Duty XC 700c
Tyres:            Continental Ultra Gatorskins 700 x28 (rear fitted with slime tube)
Bottom Bracket:   Shimano BB40 Hollowtech 48/38/28T
Brakes:           Avid Shorty alloy black cantilever
Brake Levers:     Shimano ST-R600
Handlebar:        FSA alloy butted black
Stem:             NVO forged alloy
Seatpost:         Kalloy 27.2mmx300mm
Saddle:           Brooks B17
Grips:            Velo black cork
Pedals:           Shimano M540 SPD
Mudguards:        SKS Chromoplastic
Carrier:          Tubus cargo
Extras:
Panniers:         Revolution 18ltr
GPS:              Garmin 800 (fully loaded)
Aero bars:        Profile design (for the headwinds)
Handlebar ext:    Minoura swing grip for gadgets

Lots of people on forums ask me what was in my kit list so for anyone who is interested here it is:

1 pannier bag

GPS

GPS lead

lights / batteries

water bottle

Paper map (laminated for backup)

profile daily prints (laminated)

pump

Netbook (to blog and charge equip)

Netbook power

Iphone (with followmee app)

Iphone power lead

iphone ext. battery

wallet/money/debit card

reservation paperwork

train tickets

excel spreadsheet (this one)

camera ditched half way in favour of just phone

batteries (aa)

cycling T-shirt x 2

cycling shorts x 2

thermal x 1

cycling socks x 2

cycling shoes

helmet (170gr)

sunglasses

jacket (Altura Pocket Rocket)

gloves (fingerless)

to take to Ecclefechen (my half way pick up point)

5-1 powder

gels

flap jacks

plastic knife

malt loaf

cling film

toilet tissues

mozzie head net

washing powder

clothes for 1 night (to allow full wash)

cycling t-shirt

bivvy bag

track pump

chain lube

bottle energy drink

new batteries

remaining route paper maps

proper sandals

handlebar bag =

Single rear pannier = long shorts shreddies x 1 ?? t-shirt x 1 flip flops bike lock/keys multitool (leyzene) pliers spare tube puncture repair kit glueless emery paper rubber gloves wet wipes electricians choc block shower gel (small) plastic razor (cut in half) toothbrush (travel size) toothpaste (travel) travel towel reading glasses toilet tissues mozzie head net washing powder Assos chamois cream rennies suncream 5-1 powder gels flap jacks plastic knife malt loaf cling film plastic box