Following our massive Rigs of the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race roundup, two riders created more detailed bike check videos that go into detail about their full-suspension kits and gear choices for the race. Watch them both here…

Atlas Mountain Race 2025

First up, 36-year-old photographer Mattia Orru from Tuscany, Italy, shares a few more details on his Lee Cougan Crossfire 428, covering all the components and gear he’ll be using in the race. Watch Mattia’s video below, and find a more detailed kit list further down.

Bike Components & Gear

  • Bike: LEE COUGAN CROSSFIRE 428 (Full-Suspension MTB)
  • Groupset: SRAM XX1 Eagle (Electronic Shifting)
  • Drivetrain: 34T Chainring, 10-52T Cassette
  • Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy (Larger contact surface)
  • Suspension: Fox Float Factory Kashima (Front & Rear)
  • Brakes: Magura MT8 (Lightweight Carbon Fiber Levers)
  • Wheels: Fulcrum Red Zone Carbon (Tubeless-Ready)
  • Tires: Vittoria Mezcal 2.25” (Versatile & Fast-Rolling)
  • Cockpit: Aero Bars for better position & efficiency

Bikepacking Setup

  • Rear Bag: Miss Grape Cluster 13 (Sleeping System)
  • Frame Bag: Custom Miss Grape Internode (Spare Tube, Electronics, Emergency Gear)
  • Top Tube Bag: Miss Grape Big Node (Snacks, Small Camera)
  • Handlebar Bag: Miss Grape Moon (First Aid & Repair Kit)
  • Side Bags: Miss Grape Bud (Power Bank, Extra Food)

Lighting System

  • Rear Lights: 2 for Safety & Backup
  • Front Light: 1200 Lumen Mounted Under Wahoo
  • Helmet Light: Ledlenser H19R (3500 Lumen, 10+ Hours Battery)

Hydration & Storage

  • Backpack: Evoc Hydro Pro 6 (1.5L Bladder, Quick Access Storage)
  • Water Bottle: 750ml on Down Tube

Second, 50-year-old ultra-endurance coach Niel Copeland (Turn Cycling) dives into the details on how he outfitted his Allied BC40 and the gear he’s bringing for the race.

Stay tuned for more coverage of the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race, which kicks off later today…

TrackerCheck out the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race Tracker page to follow along on the live tracking map, watch for ongoing race updates, and tune in for more event coverage. Find it here.

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