Our bikes
The bikes were assembled according to our custom wishes by bike shop Thomet-Radsport in Aarberg. You can have a look at the bikes in the blog entry Our bikes have arrived!
The frame of the bikes is the Papalagi model from MTB Cycletech with the following components:
Bike Frame
- MTB Cycletech Papalagi
- Regula: Size S
- David: Size M
Gear system
- Shimano XT 3-10 with XT chain
- Gear ratio crank: Shimano LX 24/32/44
- Gear ratio sprocket: Shimano XT 11-34
Wheels
- 26″ x 2.0″ tires (Schwalbe Marathon Mondial)
- DT-Swiss 535 rims
- DT-Swiss Alpine III spokes
- Front wheel: Hub dynamo SonDelux
- Rear wheel: Shimano XT hub
Light and power supply
- Added: Front light SON EdelLux II
- Removed:
Front Light BUMM Lumoteq IQ X(the light was defective during the preparation tour) - Rear light BUMM Toplight Line Plus
- Forum charger version 5, 2.8Ah
Handlebar
- Ergon GP1 leather handle
- Spurcycle bell
- Mirrycle rear view mirror
- Bike computer VDO 3.1 (Regi) and VDO 4.1 (David), both with cable and not wireless
- Removed:
Cell phone mount - V-brake Shimano XT
- Saddle Brooks B17 Softened
- MTB Pedals (NC-17 Sudpin IV S-Pro)
Various
- Bag carrier Tubus Logo EVO incl. spring flap
- Low-Rider carrier Tubus Tara
- Mudguard SKS Bluemel for 2.25″ tires
- Frame lock AXA Victory and extension cable
- Bike stand Pletscher Comp Zoom L
- Bottle cage PET 1.5l Minoura with self-developed holder (Regi: 1 piece, David: 2 pieces). The old bottle cage of the brand Brändi has not proven itself.