This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Justas in Lithuania, who shares a peek at his Kona Sutra LTD and a little about the vital role cycling plays in his life. Get to know Justas and see his custom-built Kona here…

Words by Justas Rimsa, photos by Donatas Gedminas

Hello, I’m Justas, and I want to tell you about my journey into bikepacking and my current adventures machine’s setup.

Kona Sutra LTD

Since childhood, the outdoors have played a very important role in my life. Later, at certain moments, it became not only a part of my leisure time, but also work. Work is work, but in today’s devilish rhythm of life, I never forget to stop, look around, and enjoy what is in our blood: nature. Also, pedaling is like therapy for me. It’s a way to put things in their proper place.

Kona Sutra LTD
  • Kona Sutra LTD
  • Kona Sutra LTD
  • Kona Sutra LTD
  • Frame: 2023 Kona Sutra LTD
  • Fork: Seido MVG
  • Wheels: Hunt 40 CGR
  • Tires: Schwalbe G-One R Evo Super Race 2.0
  • Handlebars: Ritchey Beacon XL (52 cm)
  • Aero bars: Profile Missle
  • Headset: FSA (upper) / Hope (lower)
  • Crankset: SRAM NX with 30T chainring
  • Pedals: Shimano XT
  • Cassette: Sun Race 11-46T
  • Derailleur(s): SRAM Rival 1
  • Brakes: SRAM Rival 1
  • Shifter(s): SRAM Rival 1
  • Saddle: Brooks B17
  • Seatpost: Race Face
  • Front bags: Tailfin Handlebar Bag
  • Frame bags: Custom
  • Rear bags: Tailfin Aeropack
  • Accessory bags: Tailfin Long TT Bag
  • Other accessories: Magicshine Ray 2100, Suunto Baro 9

I have been involved in sports all my life. I have always been drawn to endurance sports, particularly long-distance events. Longer bike rides came when I suffered a fairly serious running injury. After the first long rides, I realized that I could expand all this even more by putting bags on the bike.

  • Kona Sutra LTD
  • Kona Sutra LTD
  • Kona Sutra LTD
  • Kona Sutra LTD
  • Kona Sutra LTD

Today, I have been involved in sport touring on a bike for five years with a sense of urgency. I like to say that you wouldn’t walk nearly as many kilometers in one day, and with a car or motorcycle, you won’t see such places you can reach in the saddle.

You can follow along with Justas on Instagram.

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