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Monday, 22 June 2009

Medway Messenger Monday Edition, 22 Jun 2009. Pages 16 - 17

Thanks Jenni - Great piece


Medway Messenger Monday Edition
22 Jun 2009
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Medway Messenger Friday Edition, 19 Jun 2009. Pages 6 - 7




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19 Jun 2009
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Emily Rose Loughrey 1985 - 2007
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My Blog List

  • Paula-triathlon 2009
    15 years ago
  • Embo Bike Ride 2009
    Medway Messenger Monday Edition, 22 Jun 2009. Pages 16 - 17
    16 years ago
  • Lands End to John OGroats
    Monday 2nd June 2008 - Stage 1
    16 years ago
  • Cracknell's Cross-Continent Challenge

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Bike Maintenance - Rear Mech

The way forward

 

Specialized Tri-cross

Specialized Tricross Sport 2009 Road Bike

 

 

Frame:
Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully manipulated tubing, semi-compact Freeroad design, rack and fender fittings
Fork:
Specialized FACT carbon, carbon legs, aluminum Steerer, Speed Zertz inserts, rack and fender fittings
Front
Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
Derailleur:
New Shimano Deore LX, long cage
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Shifters:
FSA Tempo Triple
Chainset:
50/39/30 tooth chainrings
Chainrings:
Sealed cartridge, square taper, 68mm x 103mm
Bottom Bracket:
Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-32 tooth range
Cassette:
Shimano HG73, 9-speed
Chain:
Silver cage, black body, with toe clip and strap
Pedals: Front Brake:
Tektro high profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads
Rear Brake:
Tektro low profile linear spring cantilever, alloy, cartridge pads
Brake Levers:
Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible
Handlebars:
Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm
Stem:
Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4-position adjustable
Headset:
Specialized Mindset Plus, 1-1/8 inch integrated thread less, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm alloy cone with one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers
Grips:
Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon with 2.5mm gel padding
Rims:
Alex ACE-19 double wall rim, CNC sidewalls, spoke eyelets, 32 hole
Front Hub:
Specialized forged alloy, 32 hole, sealed bearings, QR
Rear Hub:
Specialized forged alloy, 32 hole, sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR
Spokes:
Stainless 14g
Front Tyre:
Specialized Borough Sport CX, 700x32C, wire bead, 60TPI
Rear Tyre:
Specialized Borough Sport CX, 700x32C, wire bead, 60TPI
Tubes:
Specialized standard presta tube
Saddle:
Specialized Comp Road, full padding
Seatpost:
Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm
Seat Binder:
Specialized alloy, 31.8mm
Accessories:
Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual

 

 

Suggested Kit List

 

Suggested kit list - choose carefully ounces turn into pounds

 

Bike Equipment

Toiletries etc.

Cycle Helmet - Compulsory

Sun Cream/Midge Cream/Chamois cream

Gloves – Mitts & Thermals (Pyrenees)

Travel wash kit

2/3 Cycle tops – CLIC Sargent

Tissues/Toilet Paper

Waterproof cycling Jacket

 

Lycra/Mountain bike Shorts - Long & Short

Medical

Camel bak - bottles

Pain killers

Bandana/Cycling cap

First Aid Kit/Elastic Bandages /Supports

Panniers/Trailer

Antiseptic cream

Bungees

Lip Balm/Vaseline

Bike Lock

Talc

Sunglasses

Tubi Grips

GPS/speedometer

Earplugs

 

 

Spares

Camping

Spare Tyre x 1

Sleeping bag – Softee 6 Minimum

Inner Tubes x 5

Comp Tent /Bivvey Bag

Cables x 2

Stove/Pan Lifter

 

Spork (KFS)

Brake Blocks                                    

500ml fuel bottle or spare gas

Batteries (Lights)

Water bottle (x2?)

Lubricant/WD40

Mug

 

Lighter

Tools

Spare bags

Puncture repair Kit

Head torch/Small torch

Levers

 

Pump

Personal

Allen Keys

Camera

Multi tool

Phone c/w charger

 

Batteries

Casual

Passport & travel documents

T-shirts & fleece

Money/credit card

Trousers light weight

Pen/paper –good book

Socks

IPOD/MP3 Player

Light Trail shoes

Spare locks

 

 

 

 

Others:
Sports bars/energy drinks etc
Maps
Note: This is a fairly detailed list. Lessons learnt from last year taken into consideration.
We still have Sports drink powder & bars from LEJOG.
Need to tap into local bike shops for spares etc.
REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO CARRY THIS