Bikepacking Across America - Designing & Building the Bike: The Basics

In this video I explain the many decisions that went into the selection of the components and the building of my tour bike, focusing on the basic parts; subsequent videos will cover the drive train and the bags. Here are links to all of the parts mentioned in this video:
Frame & Fork: Surly Disc Trucker 26" Frameset 2021, 52cm, 26" Wheels (Hi-Viz Black)
(surlybikes.com/bikes/disc_tru...)
Handlebars: Surly Truck Stop Drop Handlebars, 45cm x 31.8 Bar Clamp (Black)
(surlybikes.com/parts/truck_st...)
Handlebar Tape: Brooks Microfiber Bar Tape, Honey
(amzn.to/3B1logg)
Headset: Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8”
(amzn.to/3pmrJ39)
Headset Spacers: Platt Bike Set of 7
(amzn.to/3VEpx3k)
Bolts for Handlebar Mount: Misc. Shop Supplies
Handlebar Gel: Fizik Bar Gel
(amzn.to/3nxGtvR)
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Spindle
(www.sram.com/en/sram/models/b...)
Bracket Spacers: Skylety
(amzn.to/41ckmIX)
Stem: Specialized Comp Multi, 90mm
(www.specialized.com/us/en/com...)
Rear Rack: Salsa Wanderlust HD Rear Rack (tried Surly)
(www.salsacycles.com/gear/wand...)
Front Rack: Surly Front Rack
(surlybikes.com/parts/front_rack)
Seat Post: REDSHIFT ShockStop PRO Suspension Seatpost
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Saddle: Brooks, B17 Special Honey
(amzn.to/3NH2MK6)
Cages: ThinkTop Ultra-Light Full Carbon Fiber
(amzn.to/44G7X38)
Mirrors: Sprintech Road Drop Bar Rearview Bike Mirror - Pair, Black
(amzn.to/41dowAg)
Fender Set: VeloORANGE, 26" Snakeskin Fenders, 50mm
(velo-orange.com/products/vo-s...)
Extra Fender Hardware: Velo Problem Solvers, Fender Flute & Spring Thing
(velo-orange.com/collections/f...)
Kickstand: BV Adjustable
(amzn.to/3B3P6Bq)
Kickstand Plates: Surly KI00010
(surlybikes.com/parts/kickstan...)
Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger 26" Rim, 36h, NMSW, black
(store.velocityusa.com/p/cliff...)
Rim Nipples: DT Swiss Brass Nipple, 2.0x12, black
(amzn.to/42uFlrw)
Rim Tape: Muc Off
(amzn.to/3O4Zv7J)
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Double Butted Spokes, Black
(amzn.to/3LLcEzM)
Front Thru Axle: DT Swiss, 12x100, 1.5 pitch (without Lever)
(amzn.to/42uSQHJ)
Rear Thru Axle: Surly HU0133 12x142
(surlybikes.com/parts/thru_axles)
Centerlock Rotor Rings: TRP
(amzn.to/3NPgJpu)
Rear Hub: White Industries, Centerlock, CLD 12x142, 36H, Black
(www.whiteind.com/product/cld-...)
Front Hub: Schmidt SON28 Dynamo, disc centerlock 36h black (12x100)
(nabendynamo.de/en/products/hu...)
Tires: Adult Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, 26”
(amzn.to/41jH1mx)
Tire Sealant: Stan’s NoTubes
(amzn.to/3VFLQp7)
Inner Tubes: Continental 26" 1.25/1.75 42 mm Presta
(amzn.to/3B2KSK9)
Valve Stems: Z&D Valve
(amzn.to/44GaRF4)