In this video I explain the many decisions that went into the selection of the components and the building of my tour bike, focusing on the basic parts; subsequent videos will cover the drive train and the bags. Here are links to all of the parts mentioned in this video:

Frame & Fork: Surly Disc Trucker 26" Frameset 2021, 52cm, 26" Wheels (Hi-Viz Black)
            (https://surlybikes.com/bikes/disc_tru...)

Handlebars: Surly Truck Stop Drop Handlebars, 45cm x 31.8 Bar Clamp (Black)
            (https://surlybikes.com/parts/truck_st...)

Handlebar Tape: Brooks Microfiber Bar Tape, Honey
            (https://amzn.to/3B1logg)

Headset: Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8”
             (https://amzn.to/3pmrJ39)

Headset Spacers: Platt Bike Set of 7
             (https://amzn.to/3VEpx3k)
     
Bolts for Handlebar Mount: Misc. Shop Supplies

Handlebar Gel: Fizik Bar Gel
            (https://amzn.to/3nxGtvR)

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Spindle
            (https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/b...)

Bracket Spacers: Skylety
            (https://amzn.to/41ckmIX)
           
Stem: Specialized Comp Multi, 90mm
             (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/com...)

Rear Rack: Salsa Wanderlust HD Rear Rack (tried Surly)
            (https://www.salsacycles.com/gear/wand...)

Front Rack: Surly Front Rack
            (https://surlybikes.com/parts/front_rack)

Seat Post: REDSHIFT ShockStop PRO Suspension Seatpost
            (https://amzn.to/3IgFSWs)

Saddle: Brooks, B17 Special Honey
             (https://amzn.to/3NH2MK6)

Cages: ThinkTop Ultra-Light Full Carbon Fiber
            (https://amzn.to/44G7X38)

Mirrors: Sprintech Road Drop Bar Rearview Bike Mirror - Pair, Black
            (https://amzn.to/41dowAg)

Fender Set: VeloORANGE, 26" Snakeskin Fenders, 50mm      
 (https://velo-orange.com/products/vo-s...)
           
Extra Fender Hardware: Velo Problem Solvers, Fender Flute & Spring Thing
            (https://velo-orange.com/collections/f...)

Kickstand: BV Adjustable
            (https://amzn.to/3B3P6Bq)

Kickstand Plates: Surly KI00010
            (https://surlybikes.com/parts/kickstan...)

Rims: Velocity Cliffhanger 26" Rim, 36h, NMSW, black
            (https://store.velocityusa.com/p/cliff...)

Rim Nipples: DT Swiss Brass Nipple, 2.0x12, black
            (https://amzn.to/42uFlrw)

Rim Tape: Muc Off
            (https://amzn.to/3O4Zv7J)

Spokes:  DT Swiss Competition Double Butted Spokes, Black
            (https://amzn.to/3LLcEzM)

Front Thru Axle: DT Swiss, 12x100, 1.5 pitch (without Lever)
            (https://amzn.to/42uSQHJ)

Rear Thru Axle: Surly HU0133 12x142
            (https://surlybikes.com/parts/thru_axles)

Centerlock Rotor Rings: TRP
            (https://amzn.to/3NPgJpu)

Rear Hub: White Industries, Centerlock, CLD 12x142, 36H, Black
            (https://www.whiteind.com/product/cld-...)

Front Hub: Schmidt SON28 Dynamo, disc centerlock 36h black (12x100)
            (https://nabendynamo.de/en/products/hu...)

Tires: Adult Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, 26”
            (https://amzn.to/41jH1mx)

Tire Sealant: Stan’s NoTubes
            (https://amzn.to/3VFLQp7)

Inner Tubes: Continental 26" 1.25/1.75 42 mm Presta
            (https://amzn.to/3B2KSK9)

Valve Stems: Z&D Valve
            (https://amzn.to/44GaRF4)