MudderNutter
Adventurer
I just finished my initial setup for my 2015 El Mariachi SS, and it's ready for a few test runs!
She's no longer a dedicated SS. I had a new wheel built up with a XT M8000 11 speed hub that is laced to a WTB Formula i23 hoop. Then I put a Shimano XT 1x10 drivetrain on her with the 11-36t cassette, and a 32t RaceFace chain ring.
Last shot of her as a dedicated SS rig:
With the shifter bits installed:
Next on the list was to start tackling the bikepacking gear! I got the El Mariachi specific frame bag from Revelate, as well as their handlebar harness:
For a seat bag I decided to save some money, and spent less than 10 dollars on Amazon for this 5l dry bag:
Here is my phase 1 setup. There are still some small changes in her future as well. I have some bottle cages for my forks on the way, as well as some new gravel tires.
I'm doing the Great Allegheny Passage with my pops next weekend, so we will be sharing my 2 person quarter dome tent. I really really want to get a new sleeping pad, as mine is quite huge (but comfy). I just don't feel like spending 120 bucks for one at the moment, so this will have to do! I don't think having the tent, and my pad on the bars will be an issue for gravel grinding. Singletrack will be a different story. OH! I also have a brand new Reba sitting in the garage that will take over for singletrack duties, while the rigid fork will be my loaded gravel grinding specialist.
She's no longer a dedicated SS. I had a new wheel built up with a XT M8000 11 speed hub that is laced to a WTB Formula i23 hoop. Then I put a Shimano XT 1x10 drivetrain on her with the 11-36t cassette, and a 32t RaceFace chain ring.
Last shot of her as a dedicated SS rig:
With the shifter bits installed:
Next on the list was to start tackling the bikepacking gear! I got the El Mariachi specific frame bag from Revelate, as well as their handlebar harness:
For a seat bag I decided to save some money, and spent less than 10 dollars on Amazon for this 5l dry bag:
Here is my phase 1 setup. There are still some small changes in her future as well. I have some bottle cages for my forks on the way, as well as some new gravel tires.
I'm doing the Great Allegheny Passage with my pops next weekend, so we will be sharing my 2 person quarter dome tent. I really really want to get a new sleeping pad, as mine is quite huge (but comfy). I just don't feel like spending 120 bucks for one at the moment, so this will have to do! I don't think having the tent, and my pad on the bars will be an issue for gravel grinding. Singletrack will be a different story. OH! I also have a brand new Reba sitting in the garage that will take over for singletrack duties, while the rigid fork will be my loaded gravel grinding specialist.