This bike is a Woodrat 29er, designed and built by the mad scientist Rick Hunter. It’s my second Hunter, and the first one was already my “If you could only keep one” bike. Safe to say I was pretty f’n stoked to get this one together.
Read MoreDon and friends ride out of dense city life to a peaceful retreat 50 miles north of NYC.
Read MoreSweet setup broken in and on the trail. This Sycip was outfitted with Outer Shell Pannier Backpacks, and an Outer Shell Seatpack with a Carradice Bagman Expedition rack. Fully coated Cordura with marine vinyl linings. The seatpack liner has solvent welded seams meaning its 100% waterproof! Tested with about 6 in. H₂O pressure.
Read MoreThe Route: 320 mi, 60,000' elevation gain, 70% fireroad, 15% singletrack, 10% road, 5% hike-a-bike. 5-7 days total with 3-4 days of limited or no resupply points.
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