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I’m planning a long bikepacking trip from Poland to Baku, Azerbaijan, on my carbon Canyon Grizl. I’ve undertaken similar but shorter journeys before, with the longest one being about 2400 km. Considering this, do you think embarking on such a route with a carbon bike is a bad idea? I’ve logged over 20,000 km on this bike, including gravel ultramarathons, across various terrains without any issues. Nonetheless, there’s a prevailing opinion that for serious trips, a steel bike is preferable. What are your thoughts? Do you have any relevant experience?
PS I’m attaching the picture of my current setup
by watrix
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Ride the bike you have. I think you have your answer in the fact that you have done ultras on this thing. Would be crazy to switch up from a bike you are this adjusted to imo. It’s a gravel bike after all – not even sure why steel is preferred or why material matters in this instance just because your trip is longer. 🤷🏽♂️