I pulled this bike out of the dumpster at my condo. It’s nothing fancy but it has had several upgrades put on and I’d like to use this to get into bikepacking. I just had it tuned up and it’s good to go minus a new set of tires which are on the way.
Is this a feasible entry bike to get into bikepacking? I’m sure there’s better options out there – I’m just trying to get an idea where I’m at or if I’m better off taking parts from this build to use elsewhere or just starting fresh somewhere else.
Here’s the list of upgrades:
Specialized Hardrock 2011
SR Suntour Epicon air fork
DT Swiss 240 hubs
Sun Ringle Equalizer 31 rims
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
Shimano Hollowtech crankset
Cannondale 31.8mm handlebar
Cannondale stem
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