SlingFin Tim's Sub-20 Day Tour Divide Bike Check

In this video Tim does a deep dive into the bike and gear he used on the 2024 Tour Divide. The 2700-mile Tour Divide is a self-supported bikepacking race that follows the Continental Divide from Banff, Alberta, to the US-Mexico border in Antelope Wells, New Mexico.

A good Tour Divide setup needs to keep a rider (and bicycle) alive in a huge range of weather conditions from snow to scorching desert heat, but must be light enough to cover 100+ miles per day for several weeks through mountainous and remote terrain without outside support. Keep watching to learn about the bike setup and unconventional shelter choice that helped Tim survive the Divide.

Detailed gear list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

Tim's tent of choice: https://www.slingfin.com/products/cin...

Intro: 00:00
What is the Tour Divide?: 0:17
The Bike: 1:40
Drivetrain: 2:26
Cockpit: 3:37
Bags Overview: 4:39
Top Tube Bag: 5:09
Frame Bag: 5:27
Clothing Carried (for riding): 7:21
Clothing For Camp: 9:39
Sleeping Bag: 11:08
Sleeping Pad: 11:26
Shelter: 11:46
Bike Tools: 12:41
Feed Bag: 13:53
Riding Clothes: 14:46
Backpack and Rain Gear: 15:09
Conclusion: 16:31