Hello. I'd like to use the following bicycle (which began life as a stock
Bianchi Brava road bike but which has had many components replaced per the
following list) for extended touring, possibly including a ride from
Seattle to San Francisco, and possibly including a ride across the U.S.

I realize that the Bianchi Brava wasn't designed to be a touring bike, but
then on the other hand I won't be carrying insane amounts of weight (i.e.
although I might bring an ultra-lightweight sleeping bag and pad for
perfect nights, it will mostly be credit card touring) and in absolutely
horrific weather I'd be willing to take a day off.

The main issue as I see it is that the tires and frame on this bike do not
allow sufficient clearance for a full set of fenders (e.g. SKS P35), and
so instead I'm using a pair of SKS XL Race Blades, but like I said I'm
willing to take a day off in horrific weather. Also, the headlight
recharges from mains power (i.e. a power outlet), but I really don't see
myself riding at night, plus I'll be doing a lot of hotel stays.

Does anyone have specific suggestions for equipment or components, to
replace or augment any of what follows? Asterisks are placed by items
that replaced the equivalent component which originally came with this
bicycle.

Frame: Bianchi Brava 2005 (steel with carbon fork, size 55cm)

Stem: Performance Design H2O 120mm 90' Quill (threadless)*

Crankset: Sugino RD 3000T, 30/42/52T

Cassette: SRAM PG-850 8-Speed 11-32T*

Chain: SRAM PC58 8-Speed*

Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora 28.6mm

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore*

Brakes/Levers/Shifters: Shimano Sora/STI

Brake Pads: Kool Stop Dura Type (Salmon/Severe Weather)*

Brake Pad Cartridges: Kool Stop Dura Road Holders*

Saddle: Brooks B17 Standard*

Frame Cages: Blackburn Competition (front and down)

Wheels: Shimano Sora hubs, Alex DA22 32h rims

Tires: Continental Ultra Gatorskins 700x25c (2005 edition)*

Tubes: Novara Presta Tube 700 x 20-25*

Frame Pump: Topeak Road Morph

Chain Lube: Pedro's Syn Lube

Rear Rack: Blackburn EX-1 Expedition

Rack Trunk: Cannondale RackPod PX Rack Trunk (if no sleeping bag)

Panniers: Ortlieb Back Roller Plus Rear Panniers (if needed)

Fenders: SKS Race Blade XL (front and rear)

Headlight: Light and Motion Vega LED

Rear Light/Reflector: Cat Eye TL-LD 500*

Bike Computer: Cat Eye Astrale 8

Map Holder: Cycoactive Half Sheet Bar Map BM-H

Pedals: Shimano PD-M959 SPD*

Shoes: Shimano MT40 Sport Shoes (with Shimano SM-SH51 cleats)

U-Lock: Onguard Bulldog Mini U-Lock

Cable to Secure Front Wheel: Kryptonite KryptoFlex Cable 2.5'x5mm

Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01 with RP-SDK01GU1A memory card (1GB/fast)

Camera case: Panasonic DMW-CXH1 hard shell