Great ride in this morning, the first on my Bob Jackson touring bike since I got it rebuilt. I actually picked up the bike after work and was at the shop until about 9 pm while my mechanic was doing the final touches. I'm leaving on my first loaded tour tomorrow, riding from Raleigh to Swansboro, NC, along the coast. It should be about 160 miles in two days, camping at a state park near the halfway point. The bike rode great but I still need to make a few tweaks in the saddle and handlebar adjustments. Tonight I'll start packing it up to see how everything fits. I'm traveling light since it's just two days, but still need to carry a tent, sleeping bag, ground pad, clothes, etc.

Here's a shot of the BJ as it was previously built for commuting. I've now added a Tubus Cargo rear rack, Sugino triple crank, with Ortlieb panniers to come.