Jason's Coyote

Jason was in the market for a new bike. Specifically, a new bike that would be his trustworthy vehicle capable of tackling the rigours of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. The GDMBR is the venue where the Tour Divide takes place; a 4418km, self-supported “race” which takes riders over mountain passes and windswept valleys along the Continental Divide from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.

As much as the Tour Divide is a physical and mental challenge, equipment choice can be the difference between staying stranded and completing your journey.

Our stock build only needed a couple tweaks to meet Jason’s criteria!

We opted for 29” hand-built wheels for reduced weight and rolling resistance. Shop favourite Velocity Blunt 35 rims laced to the easy to service SRAM 900 hubs will surely prove to be reliable for many years to come.

Ultradynamico MARS 2.3” tires will provide plenty of grip without being slow-rolling. Jason chose the Robusto compound to not have to worry have getting his tires sliced by jagged rocks or prickly cactus needles.

Finally, the Ride Farr Supa-Moto is a great handlebar choice with 16º of backsweep and 35mm of rise. The klunker style of the handlebar isn’t just for looks - the flat middle section will be great for strapping a handlebar bag!

While the Grand Depart is still many months away, we’re excited to help Jason through prepping for such a big trip!