Grab a coffee and let's take a deep dive into Vince's bikepacking kit on his Sendero Steel MTB!
We made this video as a resource for riders looking to compare their bikepacking kits or get ideas for building their own. It's also fun to share ideas on how to pack your bike for a bikepacking trip! Yes, it is long, but it's just for us nerds who want all the deets!
Looking for a new bikepacking bike? If you contact Chumba, you can collaborate with Vince to plan out your own custom Sendero mountain bike, Dispersed Bikepacking bag set, and many essential accessories!
Bike Setup:
Sendero Steel w/ Velospec Tubing size Large
-MRP Ribbon SL 130mm fork with custom air spring
-SRAM XX Transmission 12speed Drivetrain, 10-52T cassette
-5dev Titanium 170mm crankset
-Absolute Black 34t Oval Chainring
-TRP DHR EVO Pro brakeset
-ENVE M6 Carbon rims to Industry Nine Solix Wheelset
-Thomson Titanium Riser Handlebar, 800mm x 31.8 x 9º
-Wolf Tooth Fat Paw XL grips
-ENVE alloy 50mm stem
-Industry Nine iRiX headset
-Fox Transfer Performance Dropper post, 150mm
-Reform Tantalus Heat Moldable Saddle, Ti rails
-Tires, I change often, this trip was Maxxis Rekon 2.4 EXO tubeless, often use the Vittoria Mezcal, Mazza, Agarro tires and the Maxxis Aspen also.
-Wolf Tooth CTRL Pedals
Sendero Steel out on the Dody Ridge Trail, outside Roanoke, VA
Dispersed Bikepacking Bagset and Contents:
Dispersed Dropper Seat Bag w/ perfect fit waterproof liner bag
-Shelter - Six Moons Designs, Deschutes Ultralight Backpacking Tarp
-Broken in Tyvek Ground cloth, cut to match sleeping pad + 5 inches
-Bear bags, Sea to Summit Sil-Nylon Drybag and 30' Paracord
-Sea to Summit, packable pillow
-Nemo Air, Camp Pad (need to get one with a higher thermal rating next trip!)
Dispersed Custom Bolt-on Frame Bag
Custom Bag Features:
-Hydration port in the front
-Bolt-on the downtube to match frame bosses
-Vertical Interior Baffle (adjustable)
-Non-driveside Map Pocket
-Tent Pole Holder under Top Tube
Frame Bag Main Compartment Contents:
-Coffee
-Coffee ritual essential tools!! GSI Ultralight Java Drip
-Breaky, Lunch, Dinner Food
-Day 1 I sometimes bring frozen perishable food, let it thaw and have a big dinner 1st night!
-Sometimes a Water Bladder (up to 2L behind vertical baffle or larger along downtube if needed)
-Sometimes the camp stove: 20 year old Snow Peak Ti setup
-Tarp Pole
-Tarp Stakes (when I can remember to pack them!)
Frame Bag Map Pocket Contents:
-Chumba by Silca Minipump
-Wolf Tooth Chainlube mini bottle
-Orange Seal Sealant 4-8oz refill
-Crank Bros 20 mini tool
-Sometimes a paper map and compass!
Dispersed Front Handlebar Roll w/ perfect fit waterproof liner bag:
In the liner bag:
-Enlightened Equipment 35º Quilt (need to go warmer, comfortable in the upper 40s though)
-Sea to Summit Ultra-sil compression bag 6L for quilt
-Camp clothes merino + 2 extra pairs of merino socks
Outside of the liner bag:
-I run quick layers like rain gear or a nano puff jacket/vest.
-Sawyer Squeeze Mini Water Filter and extra bladder in front pocket
-Mounted with Dispersed Vollie straps and the Haute Twisted T-Bar
Dispersed Roll Top Stem Bag x2:
-Bevo Stainless Steel Water Bottle
-Chapstick UV
-Dermatone Sunblock Stick
-Buff
-Ride Snacks
-Go Pro stuff
-Snack Trash goes in the pockets to be emptied at resupplies
Dispersed Full Length Top Tube Bag, Custom fit to Sendero L:
-3 Days of snacks
-I prep lunch at breakfast and stow it here for longer trips
-Allen keys 3/4/5mm would be cool to find a small socket adapter to get 6/8mm but light
-Phone
-1st day I stow an avocado here and cheese to eat day 1 or 2
Arctos Epic 10.3L Lumbar Backpack:
-Camera Gear (for Chumba!)
-Quick layers for riding, extra set of gloves
-Scratch Gummies and hydration mix
-Cashews, Mt Olive pickle bag
-Headlamp
-Any other tools, usually my flat kit, tire plugs
-Extra straps
-Curved needle, thread and super glue
Riding Gear:
-Endura Singletrack Ride Shorts
-Merino shirt
-Smith or Giro Mips helmet
-Smith Bobcat with Transition Lens Ride Glasses
-Saxx Multi Sport Mesh Boxer Brief
-Defeet Merino socks
-Defeet Knee warmers, just keep them around my ankles until I need them most Fall or Winter Trips
-Planet Bike Crochet fingerless gloves
-Chromag Wind Proof full finger gloves
-Northwave Spider 3 Plus shoes
-My fav Merino wool cycling cap
I think that's all! Hit us up with questions, ideas, or to start a custom Chumba build together! Thanks. - Vince
How do you pack your bike for bikepacking?