You're in Medellin, ask Mike for advice: Google Casablanca Hostel and rummage around until you find him. He's currently living in Medellin.
Second, half that stuff you can get in Colombia far more easily than shipping from the USA. Why make trouble for yourself (unless that's your true goal, in which case you're on your own)? For the bike stuff I'd ask Mike again. You won't find anyplace better in South America to buy V-strom parts and accessories than Colombia.
If you fall into the trap of thinking you need highly specific stuff to make your trip work (REI branded rainpants? C'mon. A certain brand of brake pad? Nuh uh. Headlamp? Salt and pepper shaker? ROADMAPS, fer godssakes?), you're going to miss half your trip fretting about it. Make do and move on.
The above unsolicited advice worth precisely what you paid me for it.
Mark
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