Which gear, which BIKE?

Thoughts on the right gear for a one-year journey that include the big differences in terrain, clima-zones and altitudes:

(here is the complete gear-list with links to the shop or manufacturer)

Choosing the equipment i considered these 4 main points: (highest priority first)

-1- durability/quality

-2- weight

-3- simplicity/for repairs

-4- price

IMPORTANT: WHICH BIKE?

As i will do a lot of climbing with a fully packed bike, weight will be an important issue.

The Bike itselfe won't be the parte where i can save the most weight also considering the price per weight. The arrangement of the other equipment will make the biggest difference.

A standart touring bike never was an option for me as I am a pure roadbiker and adapted to the riding position and geometry of a roadbike.

The consequence was to look for a good and firm Gavel-BIKE that has the option for mounting a rack, as i will need some smaller panniers. (never liked lowriders)

The rest of the packing will be done with a full set of bikepacking bags.

Good bike options I consider:

1 - Bombtrack Hook EXT

pro: tire clearence/lots of mounts con:weight

2- Cannondale Topstone APEX 1x11

pro: tire clearence/ toptube mount con: high price

3- Focus Mares 6.9 APEX 1x11

pro: big frametriangle con: high price/heavy

4- Canyon GRAIL AL 7.0sl RIVAL 1x11

pro: price/ con: smaller frametriangle

5- Rose PROGravel APEX 1x11

pro: price/weight/big frametriangle con: -

Wheels i defenetly will do custom ones. Hubs / Dynamo hub and the whole build will have to be realy durable, and this depends much on an experienced wheel builder.

NOTE: This planning-state is not complete already and will chagene due to the planning process.

Comment if you have any consideration or good idea.

Cheers

Philipp

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