In this video and gear list, you can find a detailed look at Meaghan Hackinen’s Silk Road Mountain Race rig and kit straight from the accomplished ultra-racer. For more on this potentially race-winning kit, dive in below…

The seventh edition of the Silk Road Mountain Race begins tomorrow, in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, where 250 riders will tackle a nearly 2,000-kilometer route with around 28,000 meters of climbing to reach the finish in Karakol. It’s the longest and most remote route yet, with minimal pavement and 730 kilometers of freshly added terrain that will take riders to some of the most remote places in Kyrgyzstan. In the video below, you can get a full look at Meaghan Hackinen’s Silk Road Mountain race rig. She’s also been kind enough to provide a full gear list for us.

We asked Meaghan how things were shaping up for her in the downtime before the race, and she said, “I did the Celestial Divide route from Bishkek to Osh and debated continuing but decided to just drive somewhere to get more altitude acclimation in. So, my bike and I hitched a ride in a produce truck, and I’ve been hanging out at 3,000 meters in Sary Mogol. Heading back to Osh today. I’m feeling pretty good! Touring was incredible, and I got a feel for how things work here. Also got hit with a stomach bug, so hopefully that’s done and over with. Just trying to rest up and study the route a bit more before the race kicks off. I also need to really clean my chain (I should have brought a new one to replace after touring) and brake pads before the start.”

Meaghan Hackinen's Silk Road Mountain Race Rig

The Bike

  • Frame: 2025 Salsa Cutthroat C
  • Fork: RockShox SID Select 3P 120 mm travel
  • Crankset: SRAM Force 34T
  • Derailleur: SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission
  • Shifter: SRAM Force AXS
  • Cassette: SRAM XS-1295-A1, 10–52t, 12-speed
  • Front Wheel: Custom Light Bicycle WG44 with a SON Dynamo hub
  • Rear Wheel: Custom Light Bicycle WG44 with a Hope Pro 5 Hub
  • Front Tire: Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge 29 x 2.2”
  • Rear Tire: Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge 29 x 2.2”
  • Handlebar: Salsa Cowchipper carbon
  • Saddle: Reform Tantalus
  • Seatpost: Redshift Sports ShockStop Suspension PRO

Handlebar

  • Apidura Backcountry Handlebar Pack
  • Rab Mythic Ultra 360 sleeping bag
  • Nemo Tensor 4-season mummy pad
  • OR Helium bivy

Cockpit

  • Apidura Food Pouch (1.2L Plus)
  • Apidura Expedition Stem Pack (1.3L)
  • 29 x 2.2” rubber tubes x2
  • 29 x 2.2” Rene Herse TPU tube
  • Godfather’s Garage lube
  • Garmin inReach
  • Plastic spoon
  • Snack storage
  • Apidura Backcountry Long Top Tube Pack (1.8L)
  • KLite Micro-D electronics
  • Cables
  • 6000 mAh battery pack
  • Petzl Headlamp
  • Quad Lock mount
  • Multitool
  • Tire plug
  • Hygiene kit
  • Meaghan Hackinen's Silk Road Mountain Race Rig
  • Meaghan Hackinen's Silk Road Mountain Race Rig
  • Meaghan Hackinen's Silk Road Mountain Race Rig
Meaghan Hackinen's Silk Road Mountain Race Rig

Frame

  • Apidura Backcountry 4L Full Frame Bag
  • Apidura 3L Hydration Bag
  • 7mesh Desperado Arm Warmers
  • 7mesh Skypilot Jacket
  • Katadyn BeFree .6L water filter
  • Spare spokes
  • Zipties x10
  • Passport
  • Little Hotties hand warmers x3
  • 10000 mAh battery pack
  • Apidura Backcountry Downtube Pack (1.8L)
  • 6000 mAh battery pack
  • Repair kit

Rear

  • Apidura Backcountry Seatpost Pack (7L)
  • 7mesh Thunder Pant
  • 7mesh Hollyburn leggings
  • 7mesh Desperado Merino Hoodie
  • 7mesh neck buff
  • Dissent 133 thermal gloves
  • Dissent 133 waterproof gloves
  • Black Diamond waterproof overmitts
  • Montbell 1000 fill down jacket
  • Neoprene shoe covers
  • Waterproof socks
  • Wool socks
  • Dishwashing gloves (backup)
  • Pyjama shorts
  • SOL Emergency Bivy
  • Electronics bag (non-daily use): spare cords, backup computer, AXS batteries x2 and charger, wall plug, CR2032 batteries x2
  • First Aid Kit
  • Apidura Packable Backpack
TrackerCheck out the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race Tracker page for updates and to follow along on the live tracking map, and stay tuned in for more event coverage. Find it here.

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