Shimano XT crank and BB, TRP Spyke brakes with 180-size rotors, and Avid SD7 levers. DT Swiss rims (XM 481) and front hub (350), a Rohloff speedhub at the back. Boros Balázs (Mókus) Age 40 / Kismaros (Hungary)īIKE: Hungarian 29er custom-made steel frame (Hunor brand) with a Bombtrack BPC fork. GEAR HIGHLIGHTS: The old-school 26″ tyres will make the ride just slightly more challenging.

The Vaude bags on the forks contain food and rain clothing.

The Ortlieb saddlebag is carrying my clothes, while the Topeak Frontloader contains my sleeping equipment. I replaced the stock Bontrager tyres with Conti Race King Protection 2.2” tyres, added aero bars, and replaced the saddle, but otherwise it’s still original.īAGS: My favourite bag is the custom-made Detour Studio framebag for all the small necessities. Moreover, the bike has hydraulic disc brakes, and all for less than 300 euros. It might be a bit outdated, but it has 8cm of suspension and the Deore XT triple drivetrain that can take me anywhere. I bought this bike as good as new for an absolute bargain. Romy Albers Age 24 / Nijmegen (Netherlands)īIKE: I’ll be riding on my secondhand Trek 8000. The race starts at midnight on Friday and finishes at midnight on August 27th, giving riders the best possible chance to get up and over Jiptik Pass, the highest point in any SRMR to date at 4,185 metres (13,730 feet).Ĭheck out the rigs below and then head over to the 2022 Silk Road Mountain Race event page to follow along live later this week. We’ve included details on each rider’s bike, bags, and other highlights, as well as their age and hometown. With the help of the riders, we’ve gathered details on over 70 rigs lining up for the grand depart on Friday. This year, riders will line up and start the race in the southern city of Osh and finish in the capital, Bishkek. One of the more notable changes is the new start and finish location. It will again take riders through the remote mountain landscapes of the Tian Shan range in eastern Kyrgyzstan but will also enter into the south of the country. This year’s edition will follow a 1,895-kilometre route with roughly 34,500 meters of elevation gain. There are also more fast-rolling sections and fewer hike-a-bikes, so it shouldn’t be significantly harder than the previous versions (which isn’t to say it’s not already extremely challenging). Now in its fourth year, the 2022 Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR) sees some updates, including a slightly longer course and more climbing.

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