Lightweight Bikepacking RACE Setup & Gear - Full Review & List

This is my Lightweight Bikepacking setup and gear list for ultracycling races under 12Kg! Including bikepacking bags, all my gear and bike upgrades.
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🚲 Bike Setup
- Bike : FARA All Road endurance bike use DISCOUNT CODE : BUZZALONG23
Free bottle cages and bottles with purchase of non-discounted bike faracycling.com
- Suspension Stem : Redshift suspension stem redshiftsports...
- Aero Bars : Deda one-piece carbon aero bars fnty.co/c/r-xi...
- Derailleur Cage : Kogel Kolossos oversized derailleur cage use DISCOUNT CODE : KOGELVIP23
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- Tires : 32 mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS
- Tire Setup : Tubeless using Silca Sealant
- Group Set : SRAM Red AXS Wireless, 2x, 46/33 x 10/36
- Saddle : Custom printed saddle from Posedla
- Handlebar: Profile Design DVR Aero handlebar with Silca bar tape
- Garmin Mount : Silca 3D printed titanium mount
- Bottle Cages : Silca titanium bottle cages
- Pedals : Shimano XTR pedals
- Wheels : Six-spoke wheels
🐝 Bags:
- Saddle Bag : Apidura Race saddle Pack (5 L)
- Apidura Musette
- Top Tube Bag : Apidura Race top tube Pack (1 L) www.apidura.co...
- Frame Bag : Fara frame bag with magnetic attachment
Lights and Reflectors
- Front Light : Supernova Airstream light
- Tail Lights :
- Sigma tail light
- Moon Cerberus tail light
🔴 Bike Reflector: amzn.to/3L7Uh8f
🦺 Clothing Albion Cycling use Discount Code : BUZZALONG2024 to get 10% off
- Reflective Cargo Vest : Albion cargo vest with hydration bladder pocket and storage pockets albion.avln.me...
- Albion Burner : Burner insulating material for extra warmth albion.avln.me...
- Rain Jacket : Albion rain jacket, lightweight and waterproof
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- Insulated Jacket : Albion insulated lightweight jacket
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- Socks: Silca socks
- Gloves: Pair of gloves
- Buff: Buff for cold and sun protection
- Shoes: Quoc Gran Tourer XC shoes with two BOA dials
🛠️ Accesories and Tools
⭐️ Find my favourite Cycling Gear at Alltricks link below ⤵️ fnty.co/c/r-uP...
- Computer: Garmin solar computer
- Power Bank: Anker power bank
- Sunscreen and Lip Protector
- Bike Lock: BBB bike lock
- Mini Spoon: Mini spoon for eating
- Emergency Blanket: Emergency blanket
- Silca Multitool: Silca multitool
- Emergency Spare Battery: Spare battery for wireless group set SRAM
- First Aid Kit: First aid kit
- Spare Parts: Dynaplug, patches, inner tube
- Pump: Silca pump
- Chargers: Chargers and cables for devices
- Glasses: Glasses for night vision
- Mini Toothbrush Kit: Hotel toothbrush kits
Additional Gear
- Helmet : Kask Elemento helmet with 3D printed padding
- Emergency Sleeping Kit: Sol emergency Bivvy sleeping bag
Sports Nutrition
- Precision Fuel and Hydration Gels, Chews and electroytes
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Chapter:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Bike setup for Ultra distance Bikepacking races
1:10 Bike Specs
1:33 Custom 3D Printed Bike saddle Posedla
2:00 Bikepacking Bags
3:03 Aero is everything for cockpits
4:02 Ultracycling Race Nutrition
4:40 Bikepacking Gear list & Gadgets
9:53 Cycling Clothing Albion Cycling
12:00 Lighweight bike setup weight
12:11 outro

[@Hubertus-ko6yl]

good luck 10th transcontinental

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks you 🙌 hope it goes well

[@TazLawrie]

@@Buzzalong.cycling can u tell me how didu go in TCR 10 th edition?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

@@TazLawrie TCR 10 was great, really happy with my bike setup, it performed really well

[@Hubertus-ko6yl]

@@Buzzalong.cycling will we see you in 11th edition?

[@oldenburgermitrad]

11,6kg for the whole setup is very impressive! Very good video with some nice details.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks you 🙌🚲

[@Thomas-tf4cm]

Decathlon has some very nice bikepacking gear! Briliant bags.

[@tomtimar]

I really like the compilation, there is a lot to learn from it. You asked if we had any other ideas to add to the kit. I would consider taking a Sun Sleeves arm. That way you would protect your arm from sunburn, plus you would be able to cool yourself better during the day if you kept it watered, and at night it would give you a little insulation. In the Balkans, you can expect extreme heat during the day. I would take a Nitecore NB1000 instead of the Anker 5000 powerbank. It has 2x the capacity but only 150 grams, very thin and strong, fits in the top tube bag. You can never run out of power, I've learned that. 😀 Albion gear is really good, especially the vest, very practical. I wish you a good trip and a great time on the TCR!

[@JeffreyThomas-q4x]

Excellent set up based on years of experience. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks you 🙌

[@Moreandover992]

Very informative review. One of the best so far I ever watched. Thank you very much

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Wow, thanks!🙌🚲

[@KoenMiseur]

The Albion Burner is great, I've used it a lot more than I would thought when I bought it!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Yes, osuper useful 🙌

[@stefanwagener]

Maybe you can replace your butyl spare tube with a TPU one, saves not only weight but especially space! Even two TPU tubes are smaller and lighter than a single butyl tube.

[@gggentii]

Cannot recommend. Coming of an ultra right know it was impossible to get new spare tubes and having the TPU with no means of fixing it is a ticking time bomb. Butyl can be fixed anywhere in the world (even yourself). It's good for as long you stay in countries you know your way around. Added problem. I had Schwalbe aerothan, valve broke after 250km. Then replaced with Tubolito, lastet only 80km (probably my fault).

[@nickyburnell]

Tpu are a lottery even new. Quality control is poor from all countries and finding a puncture to patch at side of road....nope

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Yes, I did not have a good experience with TPU I prefer to carry more reliable tubes and compromise in this regard on weight because I can patch them easy, specially if I am cycling in remote areas gives me piece of mind

[@conceptuallyugly530]

Or latex tube

[@conceptuallyugly530]

Ps you can patch latex tubes to I mess around with one that had 11 patches before I replaced it

[@chwbiker]

I loved your aerobars and that orange cargo vest! Very nice set up! I wish we could find those here in my country! Big hug from Brazil and God Bless you!

[@AncarMolleur]

My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

[@endtimeslips4660]

lovely bike i love how the bike look so simple but ultra race ready.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you 🙌

[@_markus_bike_]

Dankeschön für das interessante und kurzweilige Video. Ich konnte noch ein Menge für die anstehenden Panamerikana Bikepacking Radreise mitnehmen. 🚴

[@brunomooser1204]

Thanks a lot for the nteresting items. Especially from albion.never heard about the brand before..the weight is amazing light..

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks you 🙌

[@huntos83]

It is an impressively light setup, but you do also need to add the weight of the cargo vest and food etc carried in it, maybe another 2kg or so. Could be a lot more if also using the bladder.

[@efraimlouisegolicruz795]

great set up!! i like the bike bag and the albion cycling kit! ☺

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks you 🙌

[@cruachan1191]

Impressive, especially as my gravel bike (Very cheap alloy frame!) is 12.2kg with no bags on it!

[@CanTURKeyed]

lol Sherry. 11.6 is cool but Terion carries at least additional 6 kg of you :D

[@Vincent_fast_Stop]

Oh, yes 😆 , the cargo vest is all I needed !

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Yes 🙌

[@mevenlestrat]

very cool video, I see that for sleeping you don't have a duvet or mattress. for the TCR are you planning to sleep in a hotel or just with the bivy and down jacket?

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

Superlight set up - my gravel bike fully loaded is over 20kg .... but then again, I didn't need to remortgage my house for it .... some of that stuff is WAY too expensive .. cargo vest is cool - but £120 or whatever it is is nuts

[@paolocapozzi927]

Thanks for the great description? Question: are you not carrying waterproof overshoes or goretex shorts in case it's really raining a lot?

[@peterharrington8709]

Albion make some great kit. What price quality? Not as much as you might think I reckon. Roll on Xmastime!😄

[@ferlia1773]

How much weight do you think if we use the alloy frame and wheelset with the same accesories and bags attached to the bike?

[@oldskoolradio9725]

Do you bring a tent??

[@DNA912]

Holy, 11.6 kg!? That is incredible, that's almost exactly what my bike weighs without anything attached to it😅

[@challacustica9049]

Very informative thank you.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you 🙌

[@conan_der_barbar]

Crazy light! My bike alone weighs more than 9kg if though its carbon

[@devilsdestiny86]

Best setup ❤

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you 🙌🚲

[@lanceblack888]

I love these old fashioned steel bikes like yours. Nice and simple with no gadgets. If it breaks you can weld it back together again. Old fashioned 3x9 and a big rucksack on your back. Everything you need for 500 euros! 😊😊😊

[@ankjaers]

Dynaplugs for sure works better. But interesting you pick it over normal plugs so you can carry more and resupply at bike stores. I guess my question is this; if you run out of dynaplugs - will you just buy normal ones?

[@haemstah]

70's kungfu movie soundeffects are 😂

[@Vincent_fast_Stop]

Hi 👋 There are very light mudguards. why not use it? Like : Swan r & croozer r set

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Yes, you can use the Ass Saver wing wing 2, it does similar job to midguards and it is super light

[@huntos83]

Fantastic light weight setup, how much is the bike weight on its own? I assume this is a setup for fairly warm conditions and relatively short ultra races, as no sleeping bag or mat

[@eshikaudayanawanigasekara]

❤️ From 🇱🇰 ❤❤ Ceylon

[@CanTURKeyed]

sherry question ı have for orderıng shoes .;Quoc Gran Tourer XC shoes with two BOA dials; what size you had compare to daily shoe number? for exampe ı use 42 number but my shımano ıs 43 . so ı need to orrder 42 or 43 ? how dıd you get ?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

How was TCR? Same size as my trainers, I have nike running shoes in size 41 and got the Quoc Gran Tourer XC in size 41 also

[@Vincent_fast_Stop]

Albion ....Babyshambles !

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Did not know it was a song 🙌

[@jonathanz9889]

I have a very similar setup on my Roubaix SL8 too! Figured I could give a few pointers: 3:38 your neck is clearly strained as the aerobars are too far forward for you. Perhaps the best thing to fix this is to make sure seat is slammed as far forwards as possible( could change seat posts that have forward lean) I have the same wheels but with 50mm depth, aero benefits > weight Mount your bike computer flat to reduce frontal profile Consider also dropping some stack from the bars to get more aero? Or if they dont support that go negative angled stem

[@A_Lex]

Oh, I`ve got such Sigma tail light on my bikes

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Yes 🙌 Great light

[@ProsperSchweda]

I felt this wonderful feeling in my mind, body and soul when she said “I prefer kislux

[@MrJx4000]

So what don't you have that you wish you could?

[@waggonfm]

How is it a bikepacking setup? Theres no sleep system...

[@TazLawrie]

i was wondering where is tent or tarp, sleep mat and sleep bag or u only doing events that have accom ,hostels bus stops along the way/ alex mcormack won highlands 550 he slept in boothy and toilet bu t then again he took 3 days i took 15 to complete that course

[@This1CanOrNot]

Wah 11.6 with a fully loaded bike is light

[@chaahmongcyclist1066]

Maybe strava so we can follow you too 👌 😊

[@kaushikbhadricha1458]

Wat do u do for living

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Marketing

[@lukassima86]

very useful video but is that powerbank really 50000mah? 😲

[@austinsnow197]

5000

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Sorry my mistake, 5000 🫣

[@jansindler8605]

Where is your clothes? 😮

[@user-nl1vf3yr2h]

And for >15k it can all be yours

[@fpeter01]

Bikepacking has never ment to be cheap.

[@bmz1]

I'll have difficulties to beat your weight, as my empty bike is... 14kg! OK, steel frame, aerobars, Rohloff gears and Carbon belt drive, so I'll never have to set, wash or touch anything for the next 20'000km!!! But as I'm myself over 91kg and not competing, but just having fun on my bike, I really don't care about this weight.

[@theDude9750]

I hope everything is sponsored bc I checked out those wheels, they are 4K euro for a set

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

No, they were a Christmas present, some spend on cars, I do it on bikes more healthy 🫣

[@theDude9750]

@@Buzzalong.cycling They are fantastic, rock on!

[@henkka_95]

Why did you buy these wheels compared for example Enve (wich is like the best in the bests in most reviews for anytype of riding for (i didin’t know enve can look cheap 😂) And why only 35mm wheels why not 40-50mm wheels? Really curoius bike set up!

[@TazLawrie]

@@Buzzalong.cycling i think that was a good move all the top guys are usign carbon wheels there seems no other choice

[@user-dt9fj6df4t]

Possibly, be carefull with the bears. One of them ate a hiker girl 19 years old in Romania in the beginning of July. Imagine : News of the 10th of august on TV: In Istanbul, one participant of TCR 2024 missing : abandonment ?, : no !, sick ? No ! , Lost : No ! So what : "eaten by a bear ?? What will we become without our famous Miss Sherry ? We will not be able to enjoy cycling no more ? And we will not be able to smile when Sherry calls Gereon "flat tyre, flat tyre"

[@bessokeks4006]

Mine is 46kg...

[@TazLawrie]

my bike is 10.6kg ( scott scale 720 mtn bike) and bags about 15 to 16 kgs so 26 kgs i have to start buying albion gear and re think the whole set up to reach 15 kilos i had no idea .....

[@austinsnow197]

I give You a tip.For free.Never, ever keep your cell in side cargo pocket during ride.Why? Cell weight is about 250g.You do about 80/90 rpm.So it means Your leg must up about 21kg every minute.Then multiply it for an hour and You get over 1000kg. And multiply by hours a day.

[@ninarodin4249]

If you fall you are also likely to fall on your side and smash your phone exactly when you need to call for help.

[@austinsnow197]

@@ninarodin4249 indeed...

[@ricobohm7781]

So, that math is wildely inacurate. First of all, you cant just add weight like that and use it as a measurement of exertion. Secondly all the weight you need to push up on the upstroke also exists on the downstroke, thus basically pulling your leg down and negating any extra effort you put in on the upstroke. I guess you could argue that its not good to have that extra weight on only one side, but the weight is so little and high up on the leg, it creates miniscule amount of torque. I will conced the point that it puts your phone at risk during a crash, but otherwise dont sweat over carrying your phone on the leg

[@austinsnow197]

@@ricobohm7781 ok. Try to get extra 250g on one leg and pedal 3 days for 12H a day. Then we can talk about. You will feel then if both legs are "the" same. If I am wron why they pro cycling shoes are so light?

[@ricobohm7781]

​​@@austinsnow197Im not saying wheight doesnt exist. 250g are still 250g and some people would argue that rotating weight is especially important, hence why light shoes make sense (in that way you could argue the phone adds to the inertia of the leg, but i dont think we want to go there). But in general light stuff on the bike is light because its easier to accelerate and go up hills. I wasnt trying to suggest weight is unimportant, my point is that the weight on your leg isnt any more important, than elsewhere and that you calculations where faulty or rather not applicable in this context. Otherwise you are of course free to do as you please and as the other commenter suggested, if only for the reason of protecting your phone and leg in a crash, its probably not that wise to keep your phone on your leg. :)

[@philiprodver2521]

Setup that makes your wallet lightweight )

[@diofan75]

As far as i see, the bottles don't have a cap on the drinking spout, thus tehy can collect a dust and is not pleasant to drink then.

[@MHMvanOs-qt9cc]

This complete set is not for normal people..... I guess you got sponsored al lot.

[@keithadler965]

$500 USD saddle if you have $11 or $12k you to can have a 11kg touring bike.

[@darringrey4329]

Ali Express 60nz 3D printed carbon

[@user-dt9fj6df4t]

Is ultra cyclism what we think it is? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ3GcnmMhMR-r9E The first one who laughs loses

[@SundayShi]

I don't know who you're targeting or just showing off. The endurance cyclists I know (and I live in the nordics) surely won't buy a pair of your sponsored wheels, it's as much as their entire bike setup.

[@cupidstunt1975]

Jealous much?

[@ali-al-iraqi1991]

You are very beautiful and attractive, and your smile is the most beautiful and sweetest❤