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I photographed the equipment and components I use to commute to work or to the grocery store. I currently use a Cannondale T800 bicycle, the lower end touring model. Although no longer called the T800, it is essentially the same as what is offered now.

I swapped out the stock seat for a Brooks B-17 leather saddle and Thudbuster ST seatpost. The Pannier is called Ortlieb Vario. The bike lights are both Cateye, the HL-EL530 in front, and TL-LD1100 in back. I use a Garmin 60csx GPS with handlebar mount to navigate unfamiliar areas.

For locking the bike, I carry a Kryptonite Fahgettaboutit U Lock and a cable lock.

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  1. My Cannondale Touring Bike with Ortlieb Vario Pannier. Good for work commutes or small bag of groceries. Bigger loads require a trailer.

    Touring Bike Setup

  2. Garmin 60csx, bike bell, and Cateye HL-EL530 headlight. Very bright.

    Alternative View, Touring Handlebars

  3. Garmin 60csx GPS with handlebar mount provides easy access to navigational data. Cateye HL-EL530 bike light and bike bell attached as well.

    Handlebar Setup, Touring Bike

  4. I prefer loose fitting, casual clothing while cycling. The jersey is midweight merino wool from Smartwool. I wear a reflective sash and gaiters.

    Bicycle Commuting Clothing

  5. Brooks B-17 saddle with Thudbuster-ST suspension seatpost. Makes for a comfortable ride.

    Brooks B-17 Saddle with Thudbuster-ST seatpost

  6. Ortlieb Vario pannier with quick release rack mount. Converts to backpack, making it an ideal commuter pannier. I put my repair kit, locks, extra clothes, and food in it. Still have room for a bag of groceries.

    Ortlieb Vario Pannier

  7. The Ortlieb Vario pannier converts to a backpack with little difficulty. The top rolls up like a dry bag.

    Ortlieb Vario Pannier

  8. The Ortlieb Vario quick release operates by pulling the handle up: simple.

    Quick Release Mount, Ortlieb Vario

  9. The backpack attachment stows away in front of the Ortlieb Vario.

    Backpack Attachment

  10. The backpack attachment for the Ortlieb Vario hooks up to rigid plastic mounting points and buckles. It's pretty quick and simple.

    Backpack Attachment, Vario

  11. The backpack attachment for the Ortlieb Vario is sufficiently padded for traveling comfortably.

    Vario, Backpack Mode

  12. A helmet mount on the back of the Ortlieb Vario. Nice feature.

    Ortlieb Vario as Backpack

  13. The dry bag of the BOB Yak has a capacity of 5600 cubic inches. It is constructed of PVC coated nylon; when properly closed, it is waterproof.

    BOB Yak

  14. The steel mesh underbelly protects contents of the BOB Yak trailer from tough trails.

    BOB Yak

  15. The BOB Yak geometry deflects blows from rocky trails.

    Front View, BOB Yak

  16. Cannondale T800 with BOB Yak in rear. The trailer can kick the bike like a mule when it's heavy.

    Cannondale T800

  17. Due to clearance issues with the BOB Yak, I had to grind a portion of my rear rack off. This allows a wider range of up and down motion for the trailer.

    BOB Yak, Attachment

  18. The narrow profile of the BOB Yak allows negotiation through narrow paths and dense traffic.

    BOB Yak, Rear View

  19. My current grocery hauling/distance touring setup. Pannier is Ortlieb Vario

    Cannondale T800 with BOB Yak

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