Chumba Bikes at Philly Bike Expo 2026: Sendero Downcountry Steel MTB

Vince details his custom Sendero Steel downcountry hardtail setup! Let us know your questions in the comments, and Vince will chime in! Our bikes are all handmade to order and available in both stock and custom geometries! -

  • Sendero DC Steel Size Lrg with Velospec Tubeset

  • Whisky River Bronze Metallic colorway

  • MRP Ribbon SL 130 Air fork with +/- airspring

  • 5dev XC Titanium Crankset 170mm to 34T Absolute Black oval chainring

  • ENVE M6 Carbon custom wheelset, 2 cross pattern to Industry Nine Solix Hubset in Bronze

  • i-9 iRiX Headset and spacers in Turquoise

  • SRAM XX Transmission T-Type 12speed group

  • TRP DHR EVO Levers to 2 piston XC calipers, 180 rotors, direct mounted no adaptors needed!

  • Maxxis Aspen 2.4 EXO TR Tires

  • Reform Tantalus Heatmoldable Saddle

  • Fox Transfer Performance Post (prefer the black stanchion!)

  • Thomson Titanium Riser Bar - ENVE Alloy Stem (discontinued)

  • Wolf Tooth Fatpaw XL Grips

  • Wolf Tooth CTRL Pedals with adjustable Q-Factor

Ultra Talk with Hannah | Episode 2: My Bikepacking Go-Bag!

In this second episode, Hannah Simon shares her Go-Bag, a kit of her ride essentials. Her take on the bikepacking go-bag is a great idea and has numerous good reminders! Sometimes, it’s also nice to know you’re not the only one crazy enough to jam a few more items into the frame bag, too!


NOT an exhaustive list, by any means. These are the essentials that I have amassed over the years.

Body things:

Passport

Hot Hands (or toes)

Caffeine pills (200mg)

Excedrin (Extra strength, 250mg Acetaminophen + 65mg Caffeine)

Ibuprofen (250mg)

Gauze roll

Ear plugs

Tampon (Euro-style, sans applicator)

Non-stick gauze pad

Alcohol wipes (lots of them!)

Aquatabs

NOT MENTIONED: butterfly closures for closing larger wounds

Bike things:

Extra Dynaplugs

Super patch, preglued patch kit

Roll of Gorilla tape with string and a hooked needle

Spare brake pads (at least one, sometimes 2)

2032 watch batteries (at least one, sometimes 2)

Safety pins

Valve core remover

Presta to schrader adaptor

Gorilla super glue mini tube

Tweezers


Also, if anyone wants to go see ShaLayne on their Tour Divide run, be sure to stop in at Squirrel Creek Elk Ranch. She was there for me when I needed someone most, and based on the reviews, I’m not the only one. It’s memories like those that are nice to keep in your essentials go-bag. You never know when you’ll need the reminder.


Comment on the video to let me know what other questions you have! Thanks so much. - Hannah Simon

2026 Announcements and January Deal!

Let’s start the new year off right! Plan a bike with us today!

  • Our sale on Sendero Ti and SLACKR Ti frames continues for now! Don't miss out—pair our Sendero Ti and Slackr Ti frame sales with our frameset deals to get the newest fork designs and enjoy great savings of up to $700!

  • See you at the Philly Bike EXPO! We are excited to announce we will be attending, and hope to see you at the show! March 14-15, 2026.

  • Rare In-stock frames below! We can send these as a frame only or as a complete bike with custom components. A great option to get something fast while still getting the custom experience. Contact us to plan or order below to reserve the frame! support@chumbausa.com