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[HAMR] Steve's Kit
« on: 10 January, 2015, 09:34:46 pm »
For the benefit of us kit geeks and one for those in the know....what kit is Steve using? Bike, tyres, lights, gloves etc, etc.

Also what is he carrying on a day to day basis in his Carradice? what 'emergency' kit is he lugging around (hopefully never to be used). Bivvy bag? that sort of thing.

Its a fantastic opportunity to see what lasts and what doesn't. If Steve wears it out in a month, I will know it would be suitable for at least 2 years for me!
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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #1 on: 10 January, 2015, 10:45:41 pm »
I was wondering the same, and thought we could start to crowd source the list here? Reply with what you know.

A couple I know off top of head to get started.


Frame & fork: Raleigh Sojourn

Tyres: Schwalbe One tubeless

Rims: Stans Alpha (?)

GPS: Garmins 1000, 510 (I think?) etrek xxx(?). And I saw a "Mobile upload" on strava too.

Clothing: Miltag


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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #2 on: 10 January, 2015, 10:55:38 pm »
"Mobile upload" is probably the eTrex.  Strava is in a state of denial over the things.

LittleWheelsandBig

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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #3 on: 10 January, 2015, 11:28:50 pm »
The Etrex 30 does show up as a mobile.
Milltag clothes
Nuun bidons and tablets
2 x Smart 1W Superflash rear lights and 2 spares
Hope headset and BB
Alpha 340 rims on this bike, 400 on another
Shimano PD-M540 pedals
Shimano barend shifters in TranzX aerobars (they'll have to come off for PBP)
Carradice rackpack
Brooks saddle and handlebar tape

No bivvy bag
AA and AAA lithium batteries as spares (uses rechargeables primarily)
Spare tyre
Anklets
Cable lock
Wheel meet again, don't know where, don't know when...

Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #4 on: 11 January, 2015, 12:09:24 am »
Interesting,

What shoes is TG using..
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Here's the STD bike- http://www.raleigh.co.uk/ProductType/ProductRange/Product/Default.aspx?pc=1&pt=14&pg=8075

Clothing, good to see these photos again  ;D ;D :thumbsup: http://milltag.cc/features/yesterday-everyday



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thing1

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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #5 on: 11 January, 2015, 12:31:20 am »
Great start! Interested to know: front lights, reflective sticker thingies. Any spare power source for Garmin 1000/510?

LittleWheelsandBig

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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #6 on: 11 January, 2015, 01:14:21 am »
I've just unplugged a couple of rubber-covered Garmin battery doohickeys that velcro around tubing.

Standard reflective tape on frame, cranks, rims. Mostly they match the base colours in daylight.

Front lights range from a Chinese Cree thing to a couple of RSP backups. I think this is where some upgrading could really pay off. Even while maximising daylight, he is spending a fair bit of time in the dark each day,
Wheel meet again, don't know where, don't know when...

Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #7 on: 11 January, 2015, 04:58:47 am »
What size chainrings/cassette?

LittleWheelsandBig

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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #8 on: 11 January, 2015, 05:03:08 am »
Kask helmet
Shimano MTB shoes, midrange (5 pairs)
Stock Sojourn chainring and cassette sizes
Hope hubs
Wheel meet again, don't know where, don't know when...

Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #9 on: 11 January, 2015, 07:54:37 am »
Kask helmet
Shimano MTB shoes, midrange (5 pairs)
Stock Sojourn chainring and cassette sizes
Hope hubs

Is that to wake him up if he stops pedaling?

LittleWheelsandBig

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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #10 on: 11 January, 2015, 08:24:30 am »
I don't think he ever stops pedalling. Too many miles on fixed wheel perhaps?
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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #11 on: 11 January, 2015, 08:50:58 am »
I don't think he ever stops pedalling.

I'm reminded of what he had as his sig here a year or two ago, and which is probably a fair mantra for this year - eat, drink, and keep bloody pedalling.

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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #12 on: 11 January, 2015, 02:42:08 pm »
I don't think he ever stops pedalling. Too many miles on fixed wheel perhaps?

I think this is trufax.  I once encountered him riding his Moulton up a long drag in the Forest of Dean.

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LittleWheelsandBig

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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #13 on: 12 January, 2015, 12:45:00 pm »
Yup, power packs supplied by Garmin.

Steve didn't want a dynamo and wanted multiple lighting redundancy
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zigzag

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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #14 on: 12 January, 2015, 01:01:51 pm »
i agree about cree lights - (with few modifications) it is hard to find a more suitable light for Steve's endevour. never seen garmin's power packs before.

Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #15 on: 12 January, 2015, 01:19:20 pm »
From the great man TG today--

The year is going well so far. Problems with lights that don't work in the wet and getting equipment, especially wheels which we now need to get elsewhere. I seem to spend a lot of time not riding but in spite of that we're above the 87000 mile schedule.



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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #16 on: 12 January, 2015, 01:57:27 pm »
From the great man TG today--

The year is going well so far. Problems with lights that don't work in the wet and getting equipment, especially wheels which we now need to get elsewhere. I seem to spend a lot of time not riding but in spite of that we're above the 87000 mile schedule.


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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #17 on: 12 January, 2015, 02:40:58 pm »
Presumable he means time wasting faffage with kit not working.
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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #18 on: 12 January, 2015, 02:58:18 pm »

Is it known why he didn't want a dynamo hub? I'd have thought a Schmidt would have been a good choice for his attempt.

Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #19 on: 12 January, 2015, 03:09:06 pm »

Is it known why he didn't want a dynamo hub? I'd have thought a Schmidt would have been a good choice for his attempt.

I would guess the power input for a dyno hub is probably about 5W. TG's generally putting in about 100W according to Strava, so I imagine he simply thought getting that power from batteries rather than him was the way!

Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #20 on: 12 January, 2015, 03:11:06 pm »

Worth it just for the lights though, surely?

Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #21 on: 12 January, 2015, 03:14:19 pm »
Also if he wrecks a front wheel, a non dynohub replacement is more easily available. Even without a disc brake its still rideable.

Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #22 on: 12 January, 2015, 03:16:27 pm »

Worth it just for the lights though, surely?

I love dynohubs and always use them, but if I were Steve, I'd be thinking: 5% of my night time power and 1% of daytime on lights - I'll take batteries.

zigzag

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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #23 on: 12 January, 2015, 03:50:19 pm »
i wouldn't want the drag from the dynamo for this type of challenge. the access to electricity every day makes rechargeable (and reliable!) lights a no-brainer.

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Re: Steve's Kit
« Reply #24 on: 12 January, 2015, 04:51:04 pm »
I have chucked a message at those who see him at home - asking about his lights  -- I am VERY comfortable with spending money to keep Steve happy -- so lets see what I learn from them -- hopefully tonight , tomorrow morning - and then see where we go.
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