USA coast to coast cycle - The bike

A description of my bike and bike-packing setup for my recent USA coast to coast cycle ride.
LINKS
Short video of my USA coast to coast cycle ride: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXTbZmChq5iho7M
Tyre comparisons: www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/road-bike-reviews
Saddle: www.amazon.co.uk/Selle-Italia-Sport-Fec-Alloy-Saddles/dp/B01M114JHD/ref=asc_df_B01M114JHD/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697258126966&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18323205129494458315&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006631&hvtargid=pla-306228229659&psc=1&mcid=335bd4963bec34b0bc8d5ea1c0edd21a&gad_source=1
Seat pack: www.apidura.com/shop/expedition-saddle-pack/
Frame bag: www.apidura.com/shop/expedition-full-frame-pack/?attribute_pa_size=14l
Dry bag: www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/3601353?st=Shopping&ad=Google&campaign=t-Shopping%24loc-A%24x-Allbrands-Closed%24a-UK%24y-Shopping%24aud-new&Shopping&adt=Shopping&dt=c&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnei0BhB-EiwAA2xuBrqjXuFlMwkRuJyCkfGKX7ceI_61Mm3mvW8LA0HkISNWLKk3d4eKJBoC_NoQAvD_BwE
Top tube bag: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B8DLCD1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Water bottle holders: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B096S53ZX3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:08 Base bike
1:58 Rear pack
3:39 Saddle
4:13 Frame bag
5:07 Aero bars
6:13 Cockpit
7:18 Front bag
8:01 Tent
8:53 Tyres
9:33 Alarm
10:05 Mirror
10:38 Weights
11:49 Close

[@andrewcarlson2955]

Hope you enjoyed our wonderful country! I’ve done Boston-Key West and Boston- San Diego. Wonderful people, wonderful time to reflect on! Safe journeys! Andrew

[@jasonrees7434]

I had a wonderful time thanks! 👍👍

[@lauraspreckels]

Glad you made it home safe❤

[@jasonrees7434]

Laura!! Wisconsin Dells? Did you see the video of the trip itself? You do feature in it!! 😁😁

[@evanlouis8853]

Thanks for the rundown...very interesting. My bike is 35 lbs (I'm American) it's essentially a mountain bike...and I can't seem to get my total weight down below 80lbs. (I do have to carry a cpap machine and battery which comes to 9 lbs)...Now I might need to spend more money after seeing your video.

[@jasonrees7434]

Whatever you start out with, it’s definitely worth spending time trying to whittle down the grams (or ounces!)… your heart,lungs and legs will thank you! 😁👍

[@exchangemigrate7951]

did you go alone? or how many people did you go with?

[@jasonrees7434]

Just me! It means you’re never slowing anyone down… (or being slowed down). It’s also a source of great peace… I would recommend it! 👍😁