Bright enough for decent visibility during night riding, but not built for racing down dark mountain tracks at midnight. On more technical terrain, the clips can be removed altogether.įront light: Cateye 300 (132g). USB-rechargeable, with high, low, and strobe functions. The clips only stabilize the front of the foot, so it's easy to slide out safely during sudden stops. Pedals: MKS Sylvan Touring 9/16" Pedals + MKS Half Clip Mini Steel toe clips. A kickstand, of course, is far from essential, but there are plenty of parts of the world without trees or buildings to lean a bike against, and picking a bike off the ground ten times per day can grow a little tiring. But the one-legged Greenfield does the job, holding a (well-balanced) bike steady for short breaks. Truthfully, the preferred choice would be a Pletscher Double-Leg Center-Mount Kickstand (666g) if it fit with the bike's 50mm tires. This one has gone over ten thousand kilometers without a single issue. The rack is rated to hold up to 40kg, and it's steel, so it can be repaired by a welder anywhere in the world. Tubus racks are top-of-the-line for bike touring. It's paired with a water-resistant backpack (the Patagonia 22L Travel Tote) in the basket, which can be quickly removed and comfortably worn in just a few seconds (the basket can also hold snacks, a sweater, or rocks to ward off wild dogs). A little heavier than a traditional handlebar bag, but way more versatile. Bomb-proof and super-durable for the rough conditions of travel.įront basket: KLICKfix Mini(900g) + Permanent Basket Holder (100g). Panniers: Ortlieb Classic Back Rollers (2 1,936g total). No break-in period and still super-comfortable after thousands of kilometers. Vegan-friendly, rain-friendly, and perineum-friendly. Saddle: Brooks Cambium C17 Carved Saddle.
Not as puncture-proof as our old Marathon Pluses (we've gotten quite a few flats), but they offer better grip for more technical terrain.
Jay's bike has had a bunch of modifications, including swapping the flatbar out for dropbars and moving the shifters to the downtube.
With a sturdy steel (4130) frame, clearance for 50mm tires (sans fenders), a triple crankset (48/38/26t), disc brakes, down-tube shifters, a kickstand plate, and tons of braze-ons for bottle cages, the Marrakesh is built for world expeditions like ours.
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