The Tech I Chose For A 15 Hour Gravel Record

What does it take to prepare a bike for an absolutely epic adventure? Simon was about to take on a 290km gravel route with over 5,500 meters of climbing, so every single equipment choice mattered.
In this video, we give a complete tour of the bike and all the gear chosen for the ride.

Si walks you through why he picked this specific frame, the thought process behind the tyre strategy, and the little tech hacks that made a huge difference over 15 hours in the saddle.

From the groupset to everything he stuffed in his bags, this is the full setup!

Chapters ⏱️
00:00 - Intro: The Bike For a 290km FKT Attempt
00:27 - The Bike: @orbea Terra vs Terra Race
01:03 - Wheels & Tyres: Princeton, Pirelli & Inserts
01:08 - Tyre Strategy: Pirelli Cinturato RC Front & H Rear
01:57 - Wheels: Princeton Carbonworks Grit
02:13 - Why I Used Tubeless Inserts
02:44 - Groupset: SRAM AXS Mix
03:34 - Pedals: Shimano XTR
03:42 - The Genius of Bonus Buttons (Blips)
05:00 - Cockpit & Accessories
05:02 - Mounts: K-Edge for Wahoo & Insta360
05:10 - Camera: @insta360 Ace Pro
05:36 - Head Unit: @wahoofitness ELEMNT ROAM
06:30 - Packing & Nutrition
06:31 - The Problem With Top Tube Bags (& My Sock Hack)
06:58 - What's In The Top Tube Bag?
07:55 - What's In The Downtube Storage?
08:08 - What's In The Camelbak Chase Vest?
08:52 - Fueling Strategy: Precision Fuel & Hydration
10:20 - Finishing Kit
10:22 - Saddle: Selle San Marco Shortfit
10:38 - Wahoo TRACKR RADAR
10:58 - Cockpit Dimensions: Stem & Handlebars

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