Christophe Noel
Expedition Leader
I'm curious what everyone sees as their ideal image of a bicycle fit for adventuring. Keep in mind, that might mean crossing a hemisphere or just taking in a long weekend. What is YOUR ideal bicycle for YOUR adventures? I'm not talking regular riding, I'm talking back to back days of riding, self supported.
For me, I'm not averse to loaded touring, but having done it for several thousands of miles, I tend to lean towards something more snappy and fun. My ideal adventure bicycle is a single speed 29er mountain bike or something equally simple mounted with ultra-ultra light gear. Total bike package with gear under 40 pounds. Max duration in the field? Maybe 5 days of ripping singletrack.
So what is your ideal rig? Fully loaded touring beast? Folding bike with a credit card, plane ticket and courier bag? The bike in your garage?
For me, I'm not averse to loaded touring, but having done it for several thousands of miles, I tend to lean towards something more snappy and fun. My ideal adventure bicycle is a single speed 29er mountain bike or something equally simple mounted with ultra-ultra light gear. Total bike package with gear under 40 pounds. Max duration in the field? Maybe 5 days of ripping singletrack.
So what is your ideal rig? Fully loaded touring beast? Folding bike with a credit card, plane ticket and courier bag? The bike in your garage?
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