6. Equipment

Bike

  • Specialised TriCross Sport cyclo-cross bike, with a few bits changed including chainset, wheels, Rolls saddle, handlebars, tyres. The frame is aluminium, with carbon fork.
  • Gear ratios – front rings 28,38,48. Rear 12-25 sprockets.
  • Luggage racks front and rear.
  • Lights
  • Lock
  • Cycle computer
  • More details shortly from the team at Beeline Bicycles, Oxford, who are preparing the bike.
  • Horn/alarm x 2
  • DogDazer
  • Tubes levers and repair kit
  • Allen keys and screwdrivers
  • Oil and grease
  • Spokes and spoke key
  • Chain tool
  • Cassette remover tool
  • Spare brake cables
  • Spare gear cables
  • Pliers
  • Washing up liquid
  • Pump
  • Panniers front
  • Panniers rear
  • Barbag
  • Water bottles
  • Bungy cords

    • Eating and sleeping stuff

  • Tent - Terra Nova LaserLite
  • Sleeping bag - Mountain Equipment Dreamcatcher 500
  • Thermarest
  • Travel towel
  • Stove and fuel
  • Water filter bottle
  • Penknife
  • Pan and handle
  • Coffee, milk powder, tea
  • Fork, spoon, chopsticks, cup
  • Lighter, matches
  • Medical kit –based on Dr Nicholson’s surgery recommendation
  • Glasses x 2, and contact lenses
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Lipbalm
  • Sewing kit
  • Toiletries
  • Soap powder (for clothes)
  • Maps and guides
  • Passport and HKID card
  • Bishkek tickets
  • Travellers cheques
  • Credit cards (BOC Yin Lian, Master Card, Visa)
  • Money belt
  • Insurance documents (health, theft)
  • Spare passport photos
  • Stuff about each charity project M’Lop Tapang and Right To PLay
  • Pictures to give away
  • Mobile phone and charger
  • Blackberry and charger
  • Camera and charger
  • SW radio
  • Ipod and charger
  • Plug adapter
  • Shoes – Specialized Motodiva MTB shoes for on the bike, Teva sandals for off.
  • Shorts – Assos
  • Windproof jacket
  • Thermodress longsleeve top