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For those mesmerized by the unstoppable purple dot of Sarah Hammond we thought we'd show you what she's riding and what she's carrying on her amazing adventure. . . Read on to learn more...
Bike Build Specs
- Frame - Curve Belgie Disc Titanium Small (52) with White Nano Coating, no modifications
- Fork - Curve Road Disc QR - Stock, no modifications
- Cranks - Shimano Ultegra 6800 Compact 50/34 172.5mm
- Cassette - Shimano Ultegra 6800 11sp, 11-32t
- Chain - Shimano Ultegra 6800 11sp
- BB - Shimano Ultegra 68mm Threaded BB
- Handle Bars - FSA K-Lite Compact 42cm
- Stem - Thomson X2 90mm
- Brakes - Shimano R685 Road Disc Hydro Shifter/Brake system.
- Wheel Hub - Front - SP-Dynamo PD-8, 28H, 6-Bolt Disc
- Wheel Hub - Rear - DT Swiss 240s, 28H, 6-Bolt Disc, 11sp
- Wheel Rims - Curve 38mm x 23mm Full Carbon Disc adapted
- Wheel Spokes - Sapim CX Ray, J-Bend - 2x all over
- Wheel Nipples - Sapim Secure Lock 14mm Brass
- Rotors - JetBlack 140mm 6-Bolt Super Light steel
- Tyres - Continental Gran Prix 4000 700 x 25
- Tubes - Continental 60mm valve
- Rim Tape - Schwalbe adhesive cloth tape
- Headset - Hope Type 2 Integral Top cup and Hope Type H External Bottom cup
- Seat Post - Curve Ti 27.2 x 350mm
- Saddle - Specialized Ruby
- Pedals - Shimano Ultegra 6800
- Bartape - Lizard Skins - DSP 3.2mm tape
- Cages - Down tube - Lezyne with integrated pump holder
- Computer - Garmin Edge US Topo 100k maps on SD card
- Bidons - Two SiS 1L bottles
Riding Apparel
- Riding gear Jaggad Custom Purple Leaf it Out Jersey, Jaggad Classic 8-Stripe Women's Bibs, Ridge Supply Skyline Autumn Socks
- Heavy Rain Gear - Zpacks Breathable Cuben Fiber Jacket, Montane Waterproof Pants, Gore Bike Wear waterproof gloves
- Glasses - Something Stylish and street
- Socks & Buff - 4SHAW
Other Equipment
- Safety - SPOT device, marine safety whistle
- Pump - Lezyne Road Drive. Wrapped with insulation tape (for emergency repair)
- Sleeping mat - 5mm closed-cell foam mat, cut to size. Super light
- Insulation Layer - HAGLOFS L.I.M Barrier Pro Hood Jacket. Synthetic ultra-light hooded jacket
- Bivvy - SOL Escape Bivvy
- Bike Bags - Revelate Designs mountain feed bags (x2) and gas tank bag. Apidura saddle bag (waterproof) and fuel tank.
- Lights - Exposure as well as basic rechargeable front and rear lights
- Tools & Spares - Lezyne multi-tool, Leatherman Squirt PS4, Lezyne glueless patches, some cable ties of various lengths, chain quick links, a few spare bolts of various lengths, two tyre levers, spare spoke of each length (nipples and nipple washers), chain lube, cut-down toothbrush to clean chain / cassette, small rag to clean excess lube from chain, valve core remover
- Electronics - iPhone 5 (photos, videos, alarm clock, music and back-up navigation / route notes / elevation profiles), headphones, various wall chargers, spare USB charge packs / batteries, various charging cables, spare batteries (AAA for SPOT)
- Personal Care - Sunscreen, lip balm, hand sanitiser, Neosporin antibiotic creme with anesthetic, chamois creme, various vitamins, caffeine tablets, pain relief, anti-inflams, tooth brush and tooth paste.
- Other - passport, plenty of zip-lock bags, some dry-bags and a few other odds and ends
Other interesting facts
- Sarah once rode non stop from Melbourne to Adelaide. It was a one-hit 800 km journey in 30-something hours as a trial run leading up to this event.