After many, many months of painstaking research and shopping, our gear is finally coming together. The following lists our equipment for the TDA portion of our trip. Please note it is incomplete and will be updated in the next few weeks. Hopefully, we will get everything in time. 
A big thank you to all the TDA riders, past and present, who have gone out of their way to answer our questions. You have been extremely helpful. We will return the favour next year! Many thanks as well to Duncan and Willie at John Henry Bikes and to the folks at Schwalbe for all your advice.
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bike details |
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| Bikes |
2 |
Specialized Tricross Comp |
| Tires |
6 |
700×23C Schwalbe Stelvio Plus |
| 6 |
700×32C Schwalbe Marathon Supreme |
| 6 |
700×40C Schwalbe Marathon XR |
| Cassette |
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Sram OG1070 11-28T |
| Crankset |
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Shimano 105 Triple 50-39-30 (modified from original 48-34T) |
| Chain |
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Sram 1070 (modified from original) |
| Pedals |
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Shimano PD-M520 SPD |
| Front Derailleur |
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Shimano 105 Triple (modified) |
| Rear Derailleur |
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Shimano Ultegra Triple (modified) |
| Brakes |
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Avid Shoty 4, Cantilever brake with cartridge pads |
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bike accessories |
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| Cycling computers |
2 |
VDO MC 1.0 wired with Altimeter |
| Helmets |
2 |
Rudy Project Kontact + |
| Cycling Shoes |
1 |
Shimano SH-181 SPD (Spiros) |
| 1 |
(Maria) |
| Riding glasses |
2 |
Rudy Project Rydon |
| Water Bottles |
8 |
0.75 L |
| Hydration Backpacks |
1 |
Camelbak H.A.W.G 3.0L (Spiros) |
| 1 |
Deuter Race Exp Air (Maria) |
| Saddle Bags |
2 |
Topeak Aero Wedge |
| Air Pumps |
1 |
Topeak Combo Master Blaster |
| 1 |
Topeak Mini Road Morph |
| Locks |
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bike spare parts |
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| Chains |
6 |
Sram PC 1070 |
| Cassettes |
2 |
Shimano 105 12-27T |
| Chain Rings |
2 |
Shimano 105 (50T) |
| 2 |
Shimano 105 (39T) |
| Brake Pads |
10 |
Sets (Cartridge Inserts) |
| Shifter Cable/Housing Set |
2 |
Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Brake Cable/Housing Set |
2 |
Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom Brackets |
2 |
Shimano 105 |
| Front Derailleur |
1 |
Shimano 105 Triple |
| Rear Derailleur |
1 |
Shimano 105 Triple |
| Rim Tape |
4 |
Schwalbe Rolls |
| SPD Shoe Cleats |
2 |
Shimano |
| Handlebar tape |
2 |
Deda Rolls |
| Saddle |
1 |
Spare from other bikes |
| Seat Post |
1 |
Spare from other bikes |
| SPD Pedals |
2 |
Spares from other bikes |
| Glue Patches |
6 |
Park Volcanizing Patch Kit (sets of 6) |
| Self Adhesive Tube Patches |
2 |
Park Super Patch Kit (sets of 6) |
| Spokes |
15 |
Front Wheel and Rear Wheel Non-Drive Side |
| 12 |
Rear Wheel Drive Side |
| Tubes |
17 |
Schwalbe (for 32C and 40C tires) |
| 12 |
Schwalbe (for 23C tires) |
| Seatpost Collar |
2 |
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| Nuts and Bolts |
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| Cycling Computer Batteries |
2 |
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| Cycling Computer Wiring Kit |
1 |
for VDO MC 1.0 |
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bike spare parts |
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| Tire Levers |
3 |
sets Schwalbe |
| Chaintool |
2 |
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| Chain Wear Indicator |
1 |
Park CC-2 |
| Pedal Wrench |
1 |
15mm |
| Multi-Purpose Tools |
2 |
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| Spoke Wrench |
1 |
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| Small Vice Grip |
1 |
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| Chain Lubricant |
2 |
6oz Tri-Flow Lube |
| Tie Wraps |
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lots |
| Emergency Tire Boot |
1 |
Park (set of 3) |
| Electrical Tape |
1 |
Roll (proven to be priceless on previous tours) |
| Latex Gloves |
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(to keep hands clean when servicing the bike) |
| Rags |
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| Tube of Grease |
1 |
Park Polylube |
| Degreaser |
2 |
bottles |
| Screwdriver |
1 |
Slot/Phillips head |
| Bike Cleaning Brush Set |
1 |
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| Toolkit Bag |
1 |
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camping gear |
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| Tent |
1 |
Marmot Racer X |
| Sleeping Bags |
2 |
MEC Merlin -3 °C down filled |
| Sleeping Bag Compression Stuff Sack |
2 |
Outdoor Research |
| Sleeping Bag Liners |
2 |
Silk |
| Pillows |
2 |
MEC down filled |
| Sleeping Pads |
2 |
Therm-a-Rest Inflatable (full) |
| Sleeping Pad Couple Kit |
1 |
Therm-a-Rest |
| Tent Repair Kit |
1 |
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| Sleeping Bag Repair Kit |
1 |
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| Tarp |
1 |
industrial strength (thanks Janet) |
| Headlamps |
2 |
Black Diamond Spot |
| Spare Batteries for Head Lamps |
6 |
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| Swiss Army Knife |
1 |
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| Laundry Kit |
1 |
5 m rope and pins |
| Compass |
1 |
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| Forks |
3 |
Lexon Plastic |
| Spoons |
3 |
Lexon Plastic |
| Knives |
3 |
Lexon Plastic |
| Bowls |
2 |
(really big ones ) Lexon Plastic |
| Plates |
2 |
Lexon Plastic |
| Cup w. Lid |
2 |
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bike clothing |
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| Cycling Shorts |
5 |
Sugoi - 3 RS, 2 Evolution (each) |
| Leg Warmers |
1 |
(each) |
| Arm Warmers |
1 |
(each) |
| Arm Coolers |
1 |
(each) |
| Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey |
4 |
(each) |
| Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey |
1 |
(each) |
| Windbreaker Vest/Jacket |
1 |
(each) |
| Rain Jacket |
1 |
(each) |
| Socks |
4 |
(each) |
| Sports Bra |
2 |
(for Spiros of course ) |
| Cycling Gloves |
2 |
Regular w. heaving padding (each)
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| 1 |
Full Finger (each) |
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clothing/footwear |
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| Sandals |
1 |
Keen (each) |
| Hiking Shoes |
1 |
lightweight (each) |
| Shorts |
2 |
(1 pair is pant/short combo) (each) |
| Pants |
2 |
(1 pair is pant/short combo) (each) |
| Skirt |
1 |
(Maria) |
| Tuque |
1 |
(each) |
| Bandannas |
2 |
(Maria) |
| Fleece Gloves |
1 |
(each) |
| Ball Cap |
1 |
(each) |
| Wool Pullover |
1 |
(Spiros) |
| Fleece Jacket |
1 |
(Maria) |
| Shell Jacket |
1 |
(each) |
| Swimsuit |
1 |
(each) |
| T-shirts |
4 |
(each) |
| Short Sleeve Shirt |
1 |
(Spiros) |
| Long Sleeve Shirt |
1 |
(each) |
| Underwear |
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| Socks |
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| Thermal Underlay Top |
1 |
icebreaker (each) |
| Thermal Underlay Bottom |
1 |
(each) |
| Sarong |
1 |
(each) |
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photo equipment and other electronics |
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| Digital SLR camera |
1 |
Canon 20D with vertical grip |
| Lenses |
1 |
17 - 70 mm |
| 1 |
70 - 200 mm |
| Filters |
4 |
2 UV, 2 Polarizers |
| Battery Charger |
1 |
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| Batteries |
4 |
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| Portable Storage Device |
1 |
Compact Drive (1×160GB, 1×40GB) |
| Memory Cards |
3 |
2 x 1GB, 1 x 4 GB Extreme III Compact Drive |
| Digital Point and Shoot Camera |
1 |
Canon Digital Elf |
| Digital Video Camera |
1 |
Canon Mini DV |
| Laptop |
1 |
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| iPod |
1 |
Nano |
| iPod Charger |
1 |
iLuv |
| Solar Panel Charger |
1 |
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| A/C Adapter Plugs |
5 |
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| USB Memory Stick |
2 |
1 x 1GB, 1 x 2GB |
| Heart Rate Monitor |
1 |
Polar |
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health and hygiene |
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Bum Butter  |
1 |
Chamois Butt’r 8 oz tubes |
| Insect Repellent |
2 |
Watkins 8oz bottles |
| Sunscreen |
3 |
Ombrelle SPF45 (2 sport, 1 regular) |
| Antibiotic Ointment |
1 |
tube |
| Insect Bite Ointment |
1 |
tube |
| Hydrocortisone cream |
1 |
tube |
| Sunburn Relief Ointment |
1 |
tube |
| Lip Balm |
2 |
SPF 30 |
| Ibuprophen |
1 |
bottle |
| Antibiotics |
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tablets |
| Antihistamines |
1 |
pack |
| Anti-Diarrhetic |
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tablets and Imodium |
| Altitude Sickness |
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tablets |
| Cold Packs |
2 |
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| Blister Kit |
1 |
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| Motion Sickness Pills |
1 |
pack |
| Medical Kit |
1 |
includes: band-aids, gauze, anti-septic towels, scissors, safety pins, space blanket, tweezers, ziploc bags, tongue depressors for splints, latex gloves, iodine |
| Throat Lozenges |
2 |
pack |
| Water Purifcation |
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| Malaria Pills |
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enough for six months |
| Mosquito Net |
1 |
treated, double |
| Health Reference Guide |
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Lonely Planet’s Healthy Travel - Africa |
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toiletries |
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| Hairbrush |
1 |
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| Toothbrush |
2 |
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| Toothpaste |
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| Dental Floss |
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| All Purpose Soap |
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Camp Suds |
| Shampoo |
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| Deodorant |
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Non-Scent |
| Baby Wipes |
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lots and lots (going to be our new best friend  ) |
| Hand Sanitizer |
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| Shaving Cream |
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| Razors |
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lots (thanks Andrew for the tip) |
| Pack Towels |
4 |
(2 large, 2 small) |
| Toilet Paper |
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(thanks for the tip Janet…see you at the mall in Cairo) |
| Toiletries Kit Bag |
1 |
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miscellaneous |
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| Duffel Bags |
2 |
70 L as per TDA limit |
| Day Pack |
1 |
40 L for non-cycling days |
| Sewing Repair Kit |
1 |
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| Bungy Cords and Straps |
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various sizes and lengths |
| Ziploc Bags |
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| Stuff Sacks |
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various sizes for compartmentalizing |
| Duct Tape |
1 |
roll (fixes almost anything…don’t leave home without it) |
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travel documents |
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| Passports |
2 |
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| Immunization Cards |
2 |
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| Yellow Fever Certicates |
2 |
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| Airline Tickets |
2 |
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| ATM and Credit Cards |
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| Traveller’s Checques |
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| Driver’s License |
2 |
International and Canadian |
| Health Insurance Cards |
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| Photocopies of documents |
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| Waterproof Document Holder |
1 |
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| Passport sized photos |
40 |
(20 each) |
| Journal |
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1 |
| Guide Books |
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