Bikes of Trans Balkan Race 2025

Miroslav Chrapka

Age: 43

Cap number: 21

Location: London, Slovakia

Bike: Specialized Epic, Roval wheels with Race Kings tyres, 32t and 10-52.

Key items of kit: Mix of Tailfin and Apidura bags, Exposure and Nitecore lights, navigation Coros Dura, Sea to Summit sleeping bag, Therm-a-Rest pad and MSR bivy for the sleeping. Aero bars to rest on, spares, food and some spare clothes.

Frame type: MTB - Full Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: Yes

Marie Gest

Age: 41

Cap number: 44

Location: Thouars (79) France

Bike: I’ll be riding a CHIRU Kegeti, equipped with a FOX 32 Float SC 29 Performance fork with 100 mm travel. The braking system consists of SHIMANO XT 8100 brakes with 160 mm rotors. The drivetrain is a SHIMANO GRX 12-speed mechanical setup, paired with a 10-51 cassette. The crankset is a ROTOR model, featuring a 30T oval chainring and 170 mm aluminum Kapic crank arms.

The cockpit includes a 42 cm ERGOTEC gravel drop bar and an SMP gel saddle for optimal comfort. The wheels are SCOPE R2.O off-road, fitted with Vittoria Mezcal 2.25 tires. Lastly, a CHIRU titanium seat post completes this setup.

Key items of kit: I’m using a carefully selected bag setup to maximize functionality and storage. At the rear, an Ortlieb saddle bag carries my sleep system, which includes a Sea to Summit sleeping bag a mat Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite as well as a Millet bivy. Up front, a handlebar bag holds my rain gear — a Salewa rain jacket and Gore rain pants — along with warm layers, including a Specialized down jacket and IceBreaker merino tights.

Inside the frame, a Miss Grape Internode 5L frame bag stores electronics and food, while a second Miss Grape bag mounted underneath the down tube carries my repair kit. Two food pouches provide easy access to snacks throughout the ride. For hydration, I rely on a hydration pack, complemented by two water bottles mounted on the fork for extra carrying capacity.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Markus Herr

Age: 39

Location: Germany

Bike: I’m riding a 2025 Specialized Epic Hardtail Comp equipped with a SRAM Eagle S-1000 Transmission drivetrain, which eliminates the need for a derailleur hanger. The setup includes:

Tires: Specialized Fast Track (front) and Specialized Renegade (rear), both running with tubes.

Handlebar: Flat bar with SQlab Innerbarends for additional hand positions and comfort.

Dynamo System: SON 28 hub dynamo powering a Cycle2Charge V3 Plus and Supernova M99 DY Pro front light.

Brakes: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc brakes.

Saddle: SQlab 60X Infinergy, designed for long-distance comfort.

Pedals: Shimano SPD for efficient power transfer and walkability.

Key items of kit: My setup is subject to change as the race approaches, especially depending on the weather. Currently, I’m planning to bring the following:

For bags, I’m using an Ortlieb frame bag, an Ortlieb handlebar roll, an Aevor saddle bag, and a Cyclite Race backpack which includes a 2-liter hydration bladder and a Sawyer water filter.

My sleeping system consists of an Outdoor Research Helium bivy, a Thermarest NeoAir UberLite sleeping pad, and a Sea to Summit Spark sleeping bag.

In terms of clothing, I’m bringing a rain jacket from Decathlon. I’ll also have my Bedrock sandals with me as an optional item, which can be strapped to the saddle bag if needed.

For electronics, I’m using Supernova M99 DY Pro lights on the front and a Sigma Blaze on the rear. Power supply comes from a Sunnybag power bank, with an optional second power bank as backup. I’m carrying CR2032 batteries for the SRAM shifter as well as a spare battery for the SRAM transmission. For audio, I’m using bone conduction headphones.

My tools and spares include a standard repair kit, a spare tube, tire levers, a multi-tool, zip ties, quick links, and a mini pump.

Tyre width: 50mm+

Benjamin Ostwald

Age: 34

Cap number: 86

Location: Kiel, Germany

Bike: Mason Raw

Key items of kit: 7Roads custom made Framebag, Miss Grape Ilcoso handlebar bag mount, Miss Grape Big Node top tube bag, Restrap saddle pack (not in the picture), Klite front light, Fenix rechargeable taillight, Clothing wise i'm all over the place from different brands (crossed fingers that i thought about every possible weather situation), Will use a Running Vest for a Waterbladder and extra storage for different items etc.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Leanne Bentley

Cap number: 6

Location: The Netherlands

Bike: Sour Pasta Party

Key items of kit: On the bike, I'm running a Manitou R8 fork and SRAM mechanical drivetrain. I have a custom anodised SON dynamo front hub and QVIST rear hub laced to Reynolds carbon rims with Schwalbe Racing Ray/Ralph tires. For bags, I have a set of Carrie Gere custom lightweight bags with a Tailfin long top tube bag. I've installed aerobars for comfort and extra mounting points. I'm bringing a full sleep system and plenty of warm and waterproof layers from Albion.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Alex Stephan

Age: 57

Cap number: 113

Location: Canada

Bike: Fuji frame and parts bin components

Key items of kit: DIY framebag. Jiun Brakes. Mix of non special components that are simple, low maintenance, reliable, and easier to find in small town bike shops. Field tested on the Italy divide this year

Frame type: Hardtail - Fully Rigid

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 650b (27.5")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Ali Elamrani Joutei

Age: 35

Cap number: 34

Location: France

Bike: I will be riding the Transbalkan Race on a PIVOT LES SL. The bike is equipped with DT Swiss carbon wheels and a SON dynamo hub. I’m running Maxxis IKON tires in the rear and REKON in the front. The suspension is handled by a FOX 120mm fork. The drivetrain is a Shimano XTR M9100 12-speed setup (28T chainring up front, 10–51T cassette) with XTR pedals. I’m using a Selle Idéale saddle, Profile Design aerobars, a Sinewave Beacon v2 front light, and a Specialized/Knog rear light.

Key items of kit: BAGS: Apidura Saddle and Frame Pack, Tailfin top tube pack. GEAR HIGHLIGHTS: Garmin Edge 1040 for navigation

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Dominick ter Huurne

Age: 50

Cap number: 155

Location: Braidwood, Australia

Bike: Cotic Solaris frame with Shimano 1x12 (32t, 10-51) drivetrain, Rockshox SID ultimate fork, Hunt XC wide 29 rear wheel, DT Swiss DM 481 front with Son Dynamo hub, Vittoria Mezcal 2.25” tyres, Hope e4 brakes.

Key items of kit: Klite adventure light + magicshine 1200lm helmet light, OR Helium 2 bivy for a no fuss sleep, mix of tailfin, miss grape and witslinger bags

Tim von Glahn

Age: 34

Cap number: 130

Location: Germany

Bike: Sauvage LaForêt equipped with RockShox SID, Shimano shifting, custom wheels and Vittoria Mezcal tires

Key items of kit: Revelate Designs front roll and seat bag, Bohemia Outdoor custom frame bag, Cumulus quilt and Exped mat

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Lukáš Koprivý

Age: 32

Cap number: 63

Location: High Tatras, Slovakia

Bike: I will race on reliable titanium Matula Skalia outfitted with 120 mm RockShox Sid and 11 speed Shimano XT. SON dynamo hub in front wheel together with Sinewave beacon light will lighten my way during night and recharge my electronics. I rely on Maxxis Ardent race 2.35 in front and Rekon Race 2.35 in rear. I pack my sleeping stuff into Acepac 16l roll bar, use Ortlieb 6l frame pack to carry tools, tubes etc. and some energy bars and use a small Topeak bag on top tube to house cables and electronics. I will also carry Salomon running vest on my back with waterproofs and water.

Key items of kit: Sleeping will be done on sleeping mat from Sea to Summit hidden in High Point bivy and I will be dressed in down pants and jacket and probably everything else I will carry. Ergon grips will hopefully provide my hands enough comfort for long days in the saddle and on smooth sections I will lean my back a bit more on aero bars. In terms of navigation I fully trust my Wahoo Elemnt Roam.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Claire Stevens

Cap number: 115

Location: Geelong, Australia

Bike: My much loved and well travelled Curve Cycling GMX+ with 29″ Curve Dirt Hoops and 2.35″ Mezcals. Curve Walmer drop bars. Curve Seek 430 Fork. SRAM Mullet set-up: Eagle AXS with 2024 Red levers and brakes (for sudden stops to see special birds or views). SP dynamo and kLite system.

Key items of kit: I have recently converted from a saddle bag to the Tumbleweed rack. It holds a dry bag with a little snack holster. In the bag is an OR Helium bivy, sleeping bag and air mattress. My frame bag was custom made by Terra Rosa Designs in Naarm/Melbourne.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

de Raikem Thibaut

Age: 35

Cap number: 29

Location: Brussels

Bike: Canyon Lux CF 6.0

Key items of kit: Front handlebar bag 2 small frames bags Saddle bag Backpack for water

Frame type: MTB - Full Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Valerio

Age: 34

Cap number: 18

Location: Rome

Bike: For sleeping, I use an Alpkit Hunka bivvy bag with a Marmot Hydrogen (-7°C) sleeping bag, paired with an ultralight Therm-a-Rest NeoAir mat.

Power is stored in two 10,000mAh power banks, charged via a Revolution buffer battery compatible with the Beacon 2. For wall charging, I carry a 100W fast charger by Anker.

The lighting system is led by the Beacon 2, supported by a Lezyne 1600XL on the handlebar, a Lezyne 1000+ Pro on the helmet, and an Exposure Zenith MK3 as backup for both.

Key items of kit: Storage is provided by a custom semi-full frame triangle bag from Miss Grape, which leaves room for a 750ml bottle on the rear side of the triangle. This is complemented by a 2L top-tube bag from Restrap. On the handlebar, I mount two food pouches on the inner side and a 14L front sack bag. On the downtube, I carry a 1.8L Apidura bag paired with another 750ml bottle. Under the saddle, I run a 14L Apidura Expedition bag. Additional volume comes from a 10L EVOC backpack, which also holds a 2L water bladder.

For sleeping, I use an Alpkit Hunka bivvy bag with a Marmot Hydrogen (-7°C) sleeping bag, paired with an ultralight Therm-a-Rest NeoAir mat.

Power is stored in two 10,000mAh power banks, charged via a Revolution buffer battery compatible with the Beacon 2. For wall charging, I carry a 100W fast charger by Anker.

The lighting system is led by the Beacon 2, supported by a Lezyne 1600XL on the handlebar, a Lezyne 1000+ Pro on the helmet, and an Exposure Zenith MK3 as backup for both.

Navigation is handled by a Garmin Edge 1040 Solar, with a Garmin Fenix watch as backup. Tracking is managed by a Garmin inReach Mini 2.

Weather protection is ensured by an Endura MT500 II jacket, paired with Naturehike waterproof pants, Fizik Terra Ergolace GTX shoes, waterproof socks, and neoprene gloves by Santini.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Titanium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

MIKOLAJ JAKUBOWSKI

Age: 34

Cap number: 54

Location: Krakow (Poland)

Bike: Almost stock Canyon Exceed SLX 2023. It has tires swapped for 2.35" Vittoria Mezcal and 32x10-52 drivetrain. I decided to go with batteries, no dynamo.

Key items of kit: Custom frame bag from Capricorn Bags, which I have had already for many years. Revelate Designs top tube bag and a small 3L bag in front with the tent. Restrap race saddle bag with 8L capacity, which I borrowed from my wife. Cyclite race backpack with 3L bladder. I will race for the first time with Coros Dura. I hope it lives up to the expectations. Front light is BBB Strike Duo and 30000mAh of batteries to keep me going. For my sleep kit I will bring Nordisk Lofoten, Thermarest Neoair Xlite and Sea to Summit Spark Sp0. I might get a bit cold, but most likely I will be fine in some extra clothing.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: Yes

Christophe Coulomb

Age: 41

Cap number: 24

Location: Villeurbanne

Bike: Je roulerai avec le vélo VERSAN HEROC, cadre acier avec suspension FOX 120 mm. Le vélo est monté en pneu HUTCHINSON Python a l'arrière et Kraken a l'avant en 2.3.

Côté transmission, groupe SRAM avec plateau de 30 et cassette en 10/52.

Key items of kit: Setup sacoches Restrap top tube 2L, frame bag sur mesure, sacoche de selle race 7L avec sac d'hydratation Apidura backcountry plus un porte bidon down tube. J'emporterai un équipement complet pour le bivouac ainsi qu'un équipement de pluie pantalon et veste pour être en capacité d'affronter les conditions météo les moins favorables.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

DYLAN HUBBLE

Age: 49

Cap number: 51

Location: Windsor

Bike: Bike: Scott Spark RC, 10cm travel. Drivetrain: SRAM XX1 AXS with Blips mounted on the TT bars. Tyres: Vittoria Peyote 2.4" Luggage System: Tailfin Cargo Rack, Alpkit Stingray Frame Bag, Apidura Top Tube Bag, Revelate Designs Feedbag. Lighting: Exposure Toro, Exposure Diablo. Power Supply: Anker 27,000mAh Power Bank. Sleep System: Outdoor Research Helium Bivy. Mountain Equipment Sleeping Bag, Therm-a-Rest Half-Length Sleeping Mat

Key items of kit: Quoc gran tourer shoes. Camelback Chase 2 litre hydration pack. Ergon Grips. Dyna Plug.

Frame type: MTB - Full Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: Yes

Lionel Debroux

Age: 50

Location: Belgium

Bike: Cannondale scalpel. Group XT

Key items of kit: Ortlieb bags

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Philip Nusbaum

Age: 21

Cap number: 85

Location: Karlsruhe, Germany

Bike: My trusty Stanton Sherpa with Vittoria Mezcal tires (2.35) front and rear and a SON dynamo powering the Supernova M99 DY Pro. The drivetrain is GX Eagle with a 32 chainring and 10-52 cassette. Sqlab saddle and Ergon grips. Navigation is Wahoo ELMNT Roam V2 BAGS: Ortlieb 4l frame bag and 11l saddle pack, Tailfin toptube pack. Camelbak Octane 12 Backback with 2l bladder, two bottles on the fork legs mounted with tailfin suspensionfork mounts and one more in the frame triangle

Key items of kit: Supernova M99DY Pro, Camelbak Octane 12 Backpack and Frilufts Balta 11 down sleeping bag

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Wendy Stevenson

Location: Sydney Australia

Bike: Pivot Les hardtail set up fully rigid with Curve forks.

Key items of kit: Revelate seat bag, Apidura bar roll, Bike Bag Dude custom frame bag, Oveja Negra stem bags, TT bars, Garmin Etrex, Fenix and Exposure lights, Sol Escape Light Bivvy, Klynit Xframe mat.

Frame type: Hardtail - Fully Rigid

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 650b (27.5")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Christian Dorfer

Age: 48

Cap number: 33

Location: Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

Bike: Merida Big.Nine Team

Key items of kit: Topeak BackLoader 1 x 15l Topeak Midloader 1 x 3l Topeak Barloader 1 x 6,5l Topeak FreeLoader 2 x 1l Topeak TopLoader 2 x 0,75l backpack Ergon BX3 Evo 1 x (15+3)l + hydration bladder 3,0l

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Martin Berndt

Age: 41

Cap number: 7

Location: Görlitz

Bike: Hello, This is my new Mary-Jane. The Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC, which was finished at short notice! Funny detail and a hybrid, the brakes, cassette and crank are from SRAM and the gears are from Shimano DeoreXT with. 34 to 50/11 teeth, 12-speed. The fork is a RockShox Recon Gold. Tires are Maxxis Ardent 29x2.40 tubeless.

Key items of kit: I get my light and power from a SON dynamo and the SON Ladelux, which I can also use for charging. My top tube bag from Tailfin holds smaller technical items and snacks. The Ortlieb down tube bag is used for other tubes and quickly accessible items. I still have the NeoAir sleeping pad from Therm-a-Rest on the frame. In the Ortlieb saddle bag, I have my cycling clothes, as well as a rain and down jacket, a bivi and my sleeping bag.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

André Rodrigues

Age: 46

Cap number: 102

Location: Switzerland

Bike: THE BIKE: I’ll be riding a 2020 Scott Spark RC WC for the Transbalkan Race. The bike runs a 1x SRAM XX1 drivetrain with a 30T oval chainring and 10–52T cassette. Tires are Vittoria Barzo 2.35 up front and Mezcal 2.35 in the rear. For added water capacity, I’ve mounted two bottle cages on the suspension fork.

Key items of kit: My bikepacking setup includes an Apidura Race 2L top tube bag, Apidura Expedition 14L saddle bag, Apidura Expedition 1.2L downtube bag, Altura 9L handlebar bag, and two 1L Lezyne food pouches. Navigation will be handled by a Garmin Edge 1040 Solar, supported by two Nitecore power banks for electronic autonomy. My bivy kit consists of a short Cumulus Vencer 100 sleeping bag, Quechua MT900 Air sleeping pad, and Soloclimb bivy bag.

Frame type: MTB - Full Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: Yes

Karlo Knezevic

Age: 29

Cap number: 61

Location: Zagreb, Croatia

Bike: I’ll be racing the Trans Balkan Race 2025 on my beloved full-suspension Orbea Oiz M-Pro, equipped with a stock Shimano XT groupset and Fox Factory Float 34 120mm suspension front and rear. I'm running Maxxis tires for a balanced mix of speed and grip – a Rekon Race 29x2.35” with Dual Compound Protection on the rear for rolling speed, and a Forekaster 29x2.40” WT on the front for added traction. For comfort, I’m using Ergon GS3 grips paired with ZIPP Vulka aluminium aerobars. The saddle is a Fizik Terra Alpaca Alloy X5.

Key items of kit: I’m carrying an Apidura Backcountry 6 L seat pack (dropper-post compatible) and a 1.2 L Apidura downtube pack for my repair kit, plus a 1.5 L Restrap top-tube bag for charging cables and accessories and a small Restrap food pouch for gels and gummies. Up front, an Ortlieb bag holds my Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 tent, Therm-a-Rest Vesper quilt, Klymit Static V2 sleeping pad, and Sea to Summit pillow. I’m wearing a Salomon ADV Skin 12 L vest with a 1.5 L bladder, giving me 2.8 L of water capacity and room for extra food and a jacket. To power my devices - the Garmin 1030 Plus, inReach Mini 2, Nitecore NU25 headlamp, and Fenix BC05R V2.0 - I’ll use two 20 000 mAh power banks. A simple DIY light mount (a vitamin tube and duct tape) secures my Fenix BC26R front light. Big thanks to my bike mechanic friend Jakov Dejanović for helping me dial it all in.

Frame type: MTB - Full Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 25-29mm

Electronic shifting: No

Louis Steinhauser

Age: 21

Cap number: 112

Location: München

Bike: I ride a Rose Backroad Al with the Grx 1by 11speed, in 40, 11-51. I ride on Schwalbe G One RX Pro in 50mm. I've mounted Aero-Bars to have another possiblity to hold the bike.

Key items of kit: In the front I use a SON Hub Dynamo to power my Klite Light and Micro Charger. As rear light I have the Busch und Müller My. I use an Ortlieb Seat Pack in Combination with my Ortlieb Handelbar Pack and Accessory Bag. My Framebag is from Ortlieb to, the Toptube Bag is from Riverside (Decathlon) and the Snack Pouch is from Agu. Another highlight of my setup is my custom 3D printed Saddle from Posedla.

Frame type: Gravel

Frame material: Aluminium

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 45mm-50mm

Electronic shifting: No

Magnus Creutzfeldt

Age: 50

Cap number: 25

Location: Berlin

Bike: Cervélo ZHT-5 carbon hardtail MTB with 29” wheels and Vittoria Mezcal 2.4” tires. SRAM GX Eagle 1x12 mechanical drivetrain with 10–52T cassette. The cockpit features a flat bar with 16° backsweep, Ergon GA3 wing grips, SQlab inner barends, and a 5 cm rise aerobar for comfort and varied hand positions. Luggage is a mix of Decathlon, Tailfin, custom-made, and other bags — not the lightest, but they don’t wobble and look good. 😊

Key items of kit: Special features include the birthday gift from my brilliant friends: a carbon Lilienthal front wheel with a Son 28 dynamo and the new Son LadeLux light with high beam and charging function. But equipment is known to make up only a third of success. Let’s hope the legs and morale keep up.😉

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Brecht Verhelst

Age: 40

Cap number: 129

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Bike: 2017 Canyon Exceed SF 6.9

Key items of kit: Alpkit framebag and handlebar bag, Miss Grape Cluster 13 and Node Adventure, Helium Bivy Bag, Thermarest Hyperion Sleeping Bag.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Marcus Nicolson

Age: 34

Location: Bolzano (from Scotland)

Bike: Rothair Tropical Hardtail made in Glasgow, SID Ultimate forks (lockout is busted), Specialized 3D Saddle, Ergon Grips, rigid seatpost (the HT550 killed the last one!), used and abused DT Swiss wheels with Barzo/Mezcal combo. Built up by Rollright Bikes!

Key items of kit: BAGS: All bags made in Edinburgh by my friend Ross at Straight Cut design and have been through quite a few ultras already!

GEAR HIGHLIGHTS: Running a very similar setup to what survived the HT550 last year! Packing full rain kit and warm layers from Albion. Suncream/nappy rash cream and plenty of water to dry and get through the dry sections! Running an Exposure Sixpack on the front and Joystick headlight, for the long night sections and to see the bears coming!

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Steel

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No

Giuseppe Pernigotti

Age: 33

Cap number: 92

Location: Vicenza (Italy)

Bike: My bike Is a Canyon Exceed cf7 with a pair of Vittoria Barzo 2,35" on Fulcrum wheels. The drivetrain is a GX eagle with 32 chainring, 11-52 cassette and SLX brake system. I've put also aero bars on the handlebar.

Key items of kit: Ortlieb seat-pack QR, a full-frame bag by Kicking Donkey and a small dry bag in the front.

Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension

Frame material: Carbon

Wheel size: 700c (29")

Tyre width: 50mm+

Electronic shifting: No