Finally got my gear order in this week from Bokoo Bikes, a bike shop based in Minnesota and sponsor of Bike & Build. I also have finished most of my shopping through Amazon. They usually have really good prices. I'm glad I have just about everything I need so I can start packing and make sure it all fits into my storage bin. Bike & Build allows 4500 cubic inches of storage space for the summer. Rather than a duffle bag, I decided on a 20 gallon storage bin. They are easier to pack in the support vehicle and hopefully keep my stuff from being totally crushed.
In other news, I got my first flat tire this week. Wahoo. I bought my bike from Professor Smith back in 2010. A few thousand miles later, it still has one of the tubes from that day. The flat tire this week occurred on a tube I had replaced last year in Cover Indiana because I broke the valve stem.
I had a fundraiser at Hodson's Bay yesterday. It was kind of nasty outside, so there wasn't too much floor traffic. I also talked at Calvary Baptist Church today in support of the Apostle's Build. That build brings twelve churches together for a Habitat build. There I talked about Cover Indiana and Bike & Build, and I gained quite a bit of support. I used to go to Calvary during undergrad, but since I've moved off campus it is a bit of a drive now, and I am able to walk to City of God church. So, it was nice that they still support me even though I haven't been attending there.
Fasten your seat belt. Here is my gear that I have deemed necessary, and have purchased thus far. Some of this stuff seems pricey. It's because it is. ;) 4000 miles puts a lot of wear and tear on a bike and some of this stuff like the bibs are to prevent wear and tear on me. That's why it costs so much.
This list is for anyone who wants to sponsor an item or a future Bike & Build participant who wants to see what others have done. This isn't including a saddle, handlebar bag, and SD card I bought. I may update this post later with how I like some items that I haven't used before such as the sleeping bag, pillow, and towel.
Fasten your seat belt. Here is my gear that I have deemed necessary, and have purchased thus far. Some of this stuff seems pricey. It's because it is. ;) 4000 miles puts a lot of wear and tear on a bike and some of this stuff like the bibs are to prevent wear and tear on me. That's why it costs so much.
This list is for anyone who wants to sponsor an item or a future Bike & Build participant who wants to see what others have done. This isn't including a saddle, handlebar bag, and SD card I bought. I may update this post later with how I like some items that I haven't used before such as the sleeping bag, pillow, and towel.
| 18.18 | Office Depot |
| 35.5 | Post Office |
| 71.66 | Osprey Raptor - Special Thanks to Mark Lohrum for this purchase! |
| 30 | Topeak Road Morph |
| 47 | Bell Lumen Helmet |
| 170 | Pearl Izumi Bibs (2) |
| 4 | Patch Kit |
| 15 | Top Tube Bag |
| 300 | Bike and Build jerseys (3) and bibs (2) |
| 100 | head/tail light |
| 82.48 | Rubino Pro Tires |
| 38.24 | Chain |
| 8.49 | Simple Green |
| 12 | degreaser |
| 33.96 | brake pads |
| 12 | tubes |
| 16.99 | cleat covers |
| 5.09 | cable and housing |
| 3.39 | cable gear |
| 3.39 | cable brakes |
| 6.5 | chain lube |
| 4 | tri flow lube |
| 3.84 | accessory cord |
| 5.08 | c02 |
| 3.39 | buckle |
| 1.28 | belt (belt+buckle to hold my laundry together) |
| 38.64 | sleeping bag |
| 9.16 | allen key set |
| 21.95 | micro fiber towel |
| 25.19 | travel pillow |
| 6.99 | bin |
| 1133.39 |
