I wanted to share my progress over the years and, what I believe, is the final version of my bikepacking bicycle.
A friend got me into bikepacking back in 2021 and since then I have been changing and upgrading my bicycle to fit the needs of the trail.
In this last configuration I have managed to ride about 10k km. Although I have no idea what the total km range would be as I received the frame as a second hand gift, I’m afraid this old aluminum frame may be at the end of its life.
Anyways, I wanted to post this here to ask for some feedback, comments, criticism, etc. about my set up and if any modifications would seem to be necessary.
The components are:
Shimano Deore XT BL-M785-B two finger brake levers
Shimano Deore XT SL-M780-B 10 speed trigger shifter
Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100 derailleur
Shimano Deore XT CS-M771-10 cassette
Shimano Deore XT FH-M8000 and HB-M8000 wheel hubs
Shimano Deore XT BB-MT8000 bottom bracket
Shimano Deore XT FC-T8000 crank arm set
Shimano Deore XT PD-T8000 pedals
Stronglight Comp BCD 104 chainring 44t
DT Swiss Champion 2.0/1.8 spokes
DT Swiss G540db rims
Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite 40-622
Magura MT-5 4 piston brake calipers
Magura MDT-C CL 180mm and 203mm brake rotors
PRO Koryak DSP external dropper post
Brooks B.17 saddle
Surly Moloko handlebar
Brooks Slender leather handlebar grips
Gusti Leder Adri V. handlebar tape
Acid universal luggage rack 28”
Kogq World-traveler lowrider with kickstand
Frame unknown
by ImpossibleOne8057