My Surly LHT specs.
 Frame: Surly lht 52/46. Blue
 Headset: fsa cartridge, spacers, pro black
 Stem: bbb adjustable
 Handlebars: BBB Euro black, grips double cork tape
  Brakelevers: Deore black, Shifters: Deore, Brakes: Deore black, 
 Seat:Brooks Flyer  honey w/ cover (leather)
Chain: SRAM w/ quicklink
Cranks: Deore FC-M590 170mm 44-32-22, Deraileurs: xt mtb, Pedals: BBB Sealed bearing / powergrips, Rear cogs: lx 12 to 36,
 Hub front: xt 32h, Hubs rear: xt 32h, Spokes: DT Swiss Alpine II, Rims: Rhynolite black 26", Tyres: Schwalbe Dureme 26x2.0
Panniers: Ortlieb backroller classic and bar bag,  Racks: Tubus cosmo stainless, Pump: Topeak Morph Mountain, Drink holders: 2x BBB, 1X plastic for stove Fuel
Lock: Kryptoflex 7' and lock, Computer: Sigma 1009, Ix bell,1x steering dampner and seat pouch.
Pinhead anti theft fittings on wheels etc.
A very special thanks goes to Nicholas and the staff of CHEEKY TRANSPORT, NEWTOWN (Ph. 02 95575424)
 for their excellent advice and support over and above my limited  knowledge of cycle  touring obtained from the net and no experience of self supported adventure cycle touring. They built the bike from the frame up.
 While in Coffs Harbour, Allister and staff at VENTOUX CYCLES (02 6651355) for heaps of help and taking time for a chat. The staff also passed on some valuable mechanical knowledge and helped pack the bike for air travel.
The information I researched on the net from blogs and other sources led me to choosing the Surly LHT for this journey.