Chatham - Gibraltar 09: Medway Messenger Monday Edition, 22 Jun 2009. Pages 16

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Medway Messenger Monday Edition
22 Jun 2009

Specialized Tri-cross

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

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