Riding with Al in Jordan and Israel

Merlin is having a holiday in Melbourne this trip and I am taking my Seven Alaris touring bike to the Middle East for rides in Jordan and Israel. According to the blurb, "this great all-around frame is especially well suited for larger riders and pedal mashers, since Seven can create an ultra-stiff tube set". Here are Al's vital statistics:

2007 Seven Alaris SG Titanium 54cm

The Alaris is the best in its class of straight-gauge titanium road frames, based on ride characteristics, features, durability, and weight. The Alaris features:

Large diameter chain stays bent for optimum tire and heel clearance

Double seat-stay bends for enhanced vertical compliance

Ultra-durable 6Al-4V titanium CNC-machined dropouts

Composite seat tube sleeve to prevent seat post seizing.
 

Al has all top end components and weighs in at 19lbs or 8.6kg.

Components:

1. Wheelset: Mavic Cosmos.
2. Tires: Schwalbe Marathon.
3. Shifters/Brakes: Shimano 105.
4. Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora FD-3405.
5. Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105.
6. Crankset: Shimano FC-5603 (175) 50-39-30T.
7. Cassette: Shimano 105 CS-5600 12-25T 10 speed.
8. Front Fork: Seven Carbon.
9. Stem: Seven Aluminium (100mm).
10. Seatpost: Seven Aluminium.
11. Saddle: San Marco Ischia.
12. Handlebar: Seven Aluminium.
13. Pedals: Shimano PD-M540 SPD.

 

See you on the road!