Tailfin recently caught up with Josh Ibbett to check out his updated bike setup and see how he prepared for the Silk Road Mountain Race, an unsupported bikepacking race through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan that’s happening now. Watch it and find Josh’s full built kit list here…

Josh Ibbett’s Mason Raw hardtail isn’t a brand-new bike. In fact, you may have seen it in his previous bike check video showcasing the kit he used for the Highland Trail 550 back in June. However, Josh carefully considered how his Mason Raw was setup for the 2023 Silk Road Mountain Race and made several modifications to carry more gear and tackle Kyrgyzstan’s rough and remote mountain roads. You can watch the six-minute video below, then scroll down for the build kit.

  • Frame: Mason Raw
  • Fork: RockShox SID SL Ultimate, 120mm travel
  • Wheels: Hunt 29” Carbon, tubeless, SON dynamo
  • Tyres: Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge TC 700C X 55 (29” X 2.2”)
  • Drivetrain: Shimano DEORE XT M8100 12 speed
  • Pedals: Shimano XT M8100 SPD
  • Brakes: Shimano XT M8100 disc brakes
  • Stem: Ritchey 60mm
  • Seatpost: Redshift Shockstop Suspension System
  • Saddle: Ergon SMC Mens Saddle
  • Clip-on/Aero bars: Deda Clip-On Aero Bar
  • GPS: Wahoo Element Roam
  • Tailfin products: Production top tube pack, Prototype full frame bag, Prototype Aeropack

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