Considering kitting out a hard-core hardtail for remote, rough, hike a bike- find your own way style routes but needing a bit of inspiration.
Will probably choose a Merida Big Trail 600 for the build (pictured) but open to other bikes in a similar price range.
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https://preview.redd.it/3mjh74xf5zsg1.jpeg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59cf01867dcb98addca7a811e98f149a8323c567
I’ve done both enduro races and bikepacking tours on it
https://preview.redd.it/shxvbac18zsg1.jpeg?width=8160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=872ca40ffe88599b71510af95c4440df7ffe9eb7
Nordest Sardinha, sid select, hope bling and the all important matching custom fork stickers.
https://preview.redd.it/hmtxh46b8zsg1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=49db33740bc4ce9727542b10104a9d212c3d229d
I take it to the desert and the bank
https://preview.redd.it/d4a5489qbzsg1.jpeg?width=1152&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e23434b5f7e19728e6f8a0b9f31a00305aa563f
Also a Merida Big Trail.
https://preview.redd.it/a5zfm3kkezsg1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=841293f7106f803be555cbf011cab92960972a75
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Hand built 29+ XXL bikepacking rig.