What bike do YOU need for The Divide

Choosing a bike for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route or you next big ride can be quite challenging. I have slipped down the rabbit hole a few times, and really got caught up in the details. Here’s a simple version of what I think are some important considerations to make when choosing a bikepacking rig. I aim to keep my setup as simple as possible. I try to give you some practical advice for your current set up, or ideas for something more affordable in the future.
Let me know if the comment section if you have any further questions.

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Gear worth checking out:

- Ergon GP1 BioKork Grips: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/9gkzZ3
- Son 28 Dynamo Hub: https://nabendynamo.de/en/products/hu...
- Recommended power bank: https://amzn.to/49hyAgC
- Recommended fast charger: https://amzn.to/3T3IdtH
- Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ-X Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3T1Q4ru
- Sinewave Cycles Revolution: https://www.sinewavecycles.com/collec...
- Race Face Chainring Single Narrow Wide 32T: https://amzn.to/49i8Xft
- 10 Speed Shimano Cassette: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/DKoemd
- 11 Speed Shimano Cassette: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/q4MxvL
- Shimano Deore Derailleur: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/m5MEv1
- Shimano Hydraulic Disk Brakes: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/Y9enYj
- Brooks B17 Standard: https://bit.ly/3I0POTm
- Velocity Blunt SS Rim: https://bit.ly/3T0faa6
- RenèHERSE Utanum Ridge 650B: https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/...
- RenèHERSE Fleecer Ridge 700c: https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/...
- Tubeless valve stems: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/3eQZad
- Tubeless Tape: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/baXNKk
- Surly Midnight Special: https://surlybikes.com/bikes/midnight...
- Salsa Cutthroat: https://bit.ly/4bHFbSS

My Wheel Builder:
https://www.redshedcycles.com/

If you want to know more about the efficiencies of a son dynamo hub:
https://www.cyclingabout.com/dynamo-h...

Looking for a used bike? These are some resources I like:
- Pink Bike: https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list...
- Surly & Salsa Trader FB Group:   / salsaandsurlytrader  
- Surly Bycilcle Trader FB Group:   / 573286689472701  

Other resources for GDMBR Info:
- Adventure cycling association Map set: https://www.adventurecycling.org/rout...
- Great Divide Mountain Bike Route - Trail Info & Rider Stories FB Group:   / 825014527629477  
- Tour Divide Race: Gear, Advice, Tips, Pics, Chat, Training FB Group:   / tourdivide  



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