Gear

Bicycle - North Cape and The Balkans 


Original bike: Gary Fisher Marlin 2009

Mission transform an old Mountain bike to a decent touring bike...

Modifications:

  • Fenders
  • Bag carriers (front and back) and Bags
  • Handrail extension and new grips 
  • Lights and reflectors
  • Road tires
  • Bike stand
  • Rear view mirror
  • Additional bottle carrier



Half way through
On the road (with new bike stand :))

Bags

   Ortlieb 5 pannier set + drybag

Service

  • New chain and cassettes
  • Brakes
  • Gear settings

Bicycle - Highway 101

For the 2014 West coast USA trip we bought the bikes in Vancouver, as it was cheaper and less fuss than transporting bikes from Europe. We bought 3 slightly modified entry level Specialised Sirrus 2015 hybrid bikes, which proved to be a good choice for approx 600CAD. We had no problems what so ever - except for usual flat tyres. 

Original bike: Specialised Sirrus 2015

Modifications:

  • Fenders
  • carriers (only back) and pair of Ortlieb panniers + rack pack
  • Handrail extension and new grips 
  • Lights and reflectors
  • Bottle carriers