The number shows how necessary it is.
0 --- Leave it at home!
1 --- Optional
2 --- Rarely or never used, but take it for a rainy day
3 --- Necessary, but can be found everywhere
4 --- Necessary, and can hardly be found
5 --- Indispensable
| Bike(5) | Bianchi Volpe, Chromoly frame and folk |
| Crankset | Shimano RSX 46x36x26T | Rear Casette | Shimano HG 12-28T 7 speed |
| Shifter | Shimano RSX STI |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano RSX |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RSX |
| Hubs | Shimano RSX |
| Pedals | Azonic clipless, SPD compatible |
| Tires | Panaracer Pasela 700x35C |
| Brake | Shimano Acera Cantilever |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M323 |
| Speedometer(1) | Cateye CC-CD100 with cadence meter |
| Front rack(5) | Blackburn Lowrider |
| Rear rack(5) | Blackburn Expedition |
| Panniers(5) | Serratus Randonneur 43 (rear) and Randonneur 21 (front) 64L capacity in total |
| Helmet(5) | Giro Riviera |
| Aerobar(1) | Profile Century | Saddle pad | One with gel in it |
Bike Tools
| Tire patches(5) | Glueless one I took 18 but didn't use any! |
| Tire levers(5) | At least 2, preferably 3 |
| 2 tubes(5) | |
| 1 Spare Tire(2) | I bought it in Winnipeg |
| Crescent wrench(2) | Necessary when assembling bike racks |
| All in one type tool(5) | Topeak Power 21 Includes hex keys, chain tool, spoke wrench |
| Needle nose pliers(0) | |
| A pair of Brake shoes(0) | Original ones last till the end of the trip |
| 1 Brake cable(2) | |
| 1 Derailleur cable(2) | |
| A couple of chain links(2) | Must for Shimano users |
| Extra screws(2) | |
| 10 Spokes(2) | |
| Spare chain(2) | 10cm or so |
| Chainlube(5) | Pedro's is the best |
| Grease | |
| Cable lock(5) | |
| Pump(5) | Zefal hpr |
| Electrician Tape(3) | |
| Duct tape(2) | |
| Wire(2) |
Clothing
| 2 Bike Jersers(5) | |
| 2 Bike shorts(5) | preferably 8 panel shorts |
| A pair of cycling glove(5) | |
| Cycling vest(5) | |
| Arm wamers(5) | It can be cold in the morning even in July or August |
| 2 T shirts(5) | Preferably more than 2 |
| 3 pair of socks | Cycling socks are better |
| 1 shorts(5) | One with pad inside |
| Reflective Vest(1) | |
| Fleece Jacket(5) | Never leave it out! |
| Cycling booties(4) | Mine got torn on the first day! |
| Rain jacket & pants(5) | Also can be used as windbreaker |
| Sunglasses(5) | Take dark lens and clear lens |
| Tent(5) | REI Sololite |
| Sleeping bag(5) | |
| Sleeping mat(5) | Ridge Rest Regular |
| Stove(5) | Camping Gaz Bleuet Turbo 270 Stove |
| 2 gas cartridges(5) | CV270, bleuet is hard to find |
| Cookware(5) | 2 pots (0.7L), 1 frypan, Fork, Spoon, chopsticks (very Japanese!) |
| Knife | |
| Spice | Salt(3) Sugar(3) pepper(3) You can get lots at McDonald's or Burger King! |
| 3 Water bottles(3) | 3x900ml+ 1L "Volvic" bottle |
| Flashlight(5) | Princeton Tec Solo |
| 3 spare bulbs(2) | 1 halogen, 2 Krypton |
| Rope(3) | At least 5m long |
| 6 clothespins(3) | Take at least 6 |
| Toilet kit | Toothpaste(3) Toothbrush(3) Nail clipper(3) Towel(3) All purpose soap(4) (biodegradable) Razor(3) Toilet paper(3) Sunscreen(3) Insect Repellant(5!) Mosquito coil(1) Sewing kit(4) |
| Ziplock bags(3) | Very useful |
| 2 Garbage bags(1) | |
| Compass(1) |
Medicine and first aid kit
| Aspirin(3) | |
| Icing gel(3) | |
| Painkiller(1) | It works, but don't depend on it! |
| Bandaid(3) | Used it often |
| Disinfectant(3) | |
| Bandage(3) | |
| Eyedrop(2) | |
| Cotton Buds(3) | |
| Vaseline(3) |
Miscellaneous
| Wallet(100) | Cash Traveller's check Credit card International student ID or equivalent Calling card Drivers license Emergency info |
| Passport(100) | |
| Address book(5) | |
| Maps(3) | Sometimes you can get one free at a visitor info |
| Notebook(3) | For journal, hitching etc |
| Dictionary(1) | For non-English or French speakers |
| Pens(3) | Also take a Magic Marker for hitching and stuff |
| Letter pad(3) | |
| Padlock(1) | For youth hostel |
| Camera(1) | |
| Film(1) | I took 10 rolls |
| Radio(3) | It's very useful, like weather forecast |
