This section contains advice on how to choose a bike and bike components that are appropriate for doing bikepacking races in particular and long-distance cycling in general. Five pages on this topic are included in this section and there are several related pages in other sections of Ride Far:
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Important Criteria for Choosing Equipment |
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Bike Frames & Brakes |
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Bike Wheels |
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Gear Shifting Systems & Derailleurs |
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Gear Ratios |
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Saddle, Seatpost & Tires (part of the Rider Comfort section) |
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Handlebars & Aerobars (part of the Rider Comfort section) |
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Pedals & Shoes (part of the Rider Comfort section) |
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Ride Far Wheels (wheels custom-made for Riding Far) |
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Equipment Costs (part of the Race Info section) |
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The next section contains several pages on Bike Accessories |