Frame	steel 25CrMo4
Front Fork	Meks Carbon AC system steel spring + MCU-elastomer, adjustable hydraulic damping, suitable for disc brake mounting
Bottom Bracket	Kinex cartridge, sealed
Cranks	Dotek PRO alloy forged, polished
Chainrings	52, 42, 30
Pedals	Single sided clippless for SPD
Front Derailleur	Shimano 105 (3 speed)
Chain	SRAM power chain PC 59 with power link
Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT (9 speed)
Cogset	Sram 9.0 9 speed, 11-32 teeth
Hubs	Disc brake hubs Quando with roller bearings, front: SON 20" dynohub
Skewers	no pref
Spokes	DT Swiss stainless steel
Rims	Schürmann Double Master hollow
Tires	Swallow Marathon Reflex with Kevlar puncture protection layer 40-406, 40-559
Brakes	front and rear disc brakes Magura Clara hydraulic
Seatpost	N/A
Saddle	Moulded carbon fibre
Headset	Rudelli Sport, needle bearings, sealed
Stem	Tig welded cromoly
Handlebars	HP Ergobars (Under Seat)
Shifters	Shimano Ultegra bar end
Brake Levers	no pref
Bar Tape	NA
Extras	Rear shock: DNM "Raimon" ST8ARC, rear carrier: Rear rack 12mm tube aluminium 7005 T6 alloy; lowrider rack underseat:12mm tube aluminium 7005 T6 alloy; Propstand for Lowrider; Airflow seat cushion;

Roger Matthews from Fort Vermilion, Alberta, Canada writes:

I am a road biker from years back but now, due to a severe injury, I am riding recumbent bicycles and never had so much fun on two wheels. I prefer very long distance multi day rides where I will average between 100-150 km's a day over three or more weeks. The bike I have built would handle a heavy payload, absorb shock normally handled through body positioning on an upright bike, allow for comfortable positioning of my body while allowing for continuous, heads up viewing with minimal strain on neck, shoulders and wrists. The underseat stearing allows for natural body positioning with bottom bracket about the same as seat level. Disk brakes for long, loaded downhill braking, especially on hot days. The bike could be built slightly lighter but I want a good combination of rugged materials and geometry along with weight considerations. The bike will be loaded with gear most of the time so weight issues are not as important as with a feather weight racer.