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.