Below is an overview of gear I’ve assembled and have used on various trips, and whilst my setups have varied over the years, but these are the most frequently used configurations.

I don’t count grams but I do like to avoid bulk and keep things simple, opting for reliable, functional products for long-term use, with the weight and dampness of a low to medium weight setup.

I’ve developed a strong sense of support for the British bike industry, and have a stable of respected frame manufacturers which cover most genres of riding. I like classic bike design styles, there’s no dropped seat stays here, and enjoy riding metal frames.

I haven’t gone into finer details, but if you’d like more info, let me know.

Bike

Stanton Sherpa
Built up in 2021 as a mountain and cross-country tourer with a large load capacity for remote riding in the UK and across New Zealand.
Personal highlights: 120mm Fox Factory 34 fork, Cushcore XC, Rockshox Reverb 100mm dropper seatpost,
Tailfin Aeropack & cages, custom Aravis full frame bag.

Mason Bokeh
Built up in 2018 as a lightweight, long-distance all-road bike for UK and European riding, providing speed and agility across a variety of surfaces and conditions.
Personal highlights: Profile Design TT bars, Redshift Shockstop stem, Wizard Works frame bag.

Temple Cycles Classic Singlespeed
All-road randonneur style cruiser built in 2018 for urban exploring and casual on- and off-road rides.
Personal highlights: Pelago front rack, Widefoot litre cage, Brooks B17 saddle.

Condor Fratello
Build up in 2015 as a comfortable, reliable four season road bike.
Personal highlights: PDW full-length fenders, full-size Topeak frame pump, Continental GP5000 28mm tyres.

More coming soon…