Gear
The Equipment We Use in Real Expedition Conditions
Everything listed here is part of our daily life: long riding days, remote tracks, bad weather, filming constraints, bivouacs, hike-a-bike sections, border crossings, paragliding missions and fully loaded bikes.
Pilot Locum
The Pilot Locum is the heart of our bikepacking setup. We chose it because we needed a bike that could handle long distances, remote gravel roads, mountain passes, rough tracks and fully loaded expedition riding, while staying comfortable and efficient enough for months on the road. For us, the bike is not just a piece of gear. It is our home, our transport, our filming base and the tool that allows us to reach stories from the ground.
This is the bike we trust when turning around is no longer an option.
Titanium is uniquely suited to long-term expedition use. It combines durability, corrosion resistance and ride comfort in a way that requires little attention over years of travel.
Full Gear List
Explore the full list of the equipment we use for bikepacking, filming, camping, clothing, repair, paragliding and daily expedition life.
BIKE FRAME - PILOT LOCUM
Our expedition bike. Super comfortable, very stable when loaded, and a perfect match for long days with heavy bags and filming gear. Also incredibly efficient on roads.
Pilot Locum Pinion
DRIVETRAIN - PINION C1.12i GEARBOX
A game changer for loaded bikepacking. Huge gear range, smooth shifting, and perfect when climbing horrible steep roads with 40 kg bikes.
Pinion C1.12i Gearbox
DRIVE BELT - GATES CARBON DRIVE
We love how clean and low-maintenance it is. No grease, no mess, and almost nothing to do except basic cleaning.
Gates Carbon Drive CDX Belt
FORK - DT SWISS F535 ONE
Reliable and simple. A solid choice for long-distance riding and rough roads.
DT Swiss Fork F535
TYRES - SCHWALBE WICKED WILL 29 x 2.6
A great balance between speed, grip, and comfort. We run them tubeless for fewer punctures and better comfort.
Schwalbe Wicked Will Evolution Super Trail TLE 29 x 2.60
SEATPOST - KINEKT ALUMINIUM
A huge comfort upgrade, especially over long days. It takes a lot of stress off the body and lower back.
Kinekt 2.1 Aluminum Suspension Seatpost
HANDLEBARS - VELO ORANGE CRAZY BARS
We love the extra hand positions. They make long days more comfortable and give a super practical cockpit for adventure riding.
Velo Orange Crazy Bars
WHEELS - OHR B30
A strong and dependable wheelset is essential for loaded off-road travel.
OHR B30 carbon singlespeed wheelset
BRAKES - SHIMANO XT
Simple, proven, and easy to live with on a long trip. Good braking confidence with fully loaded bikes.
Shimano Brakes
PEDALS - EXUSTAR FLAT PEDALS
Chosen for simplicity and everyday practicality on and off the bike.
Exustar PB-557
HANDLEBAR BAG - TAILFIN
Brilliant for carrying a lot up front, and the straps let us attach extra gear like water when needed.
Tailfin Bar Bag System
REAR BAG - TAILFIN CARGOPACK 18L
A super clean rear storage solution. Stable, practical, and perfect for carrying bulky but light gear.
Tailfin CargoPack System 18L
SIDE BAG - TAILFIN 22L
We adapt the volume depending on the trip. The 22L version is great when we carry more gear, including paragliding equipment.
Tailfin Pannier Bags 22L
TOP TUBE BAG - TAILFIN LONG
Perfect for easy-access essentials like a bank card, snacks, and small repair items.
Tailfin Long Top Tube Bag
DOWN TUBE BAG - TAILFIN
A smart place to carry dense or heavy gear low on the bike.
Tailfin Downtube Pack
COCKPIT STORAGE - DESING WISH BOTTLE HOLDER
Really useful for keeping a phone and small essentials close at hand while riding.
Desing Wish Screwless Bike Bottle Holder with Mesh Pocket, 2-pack
PILOT SADDLE
A comfortable and minimalist saddle choice that fits our all-day bikepacking setup.
Pilot Saddle
DRY BAG - SAMAYA
A very handy waterproof bag for bivouacs, hiking side missions, or keeping key gear dry.
Samaya DRYBAG 8-12-16-25L
STRAPS - FIXPLUS 46 / 66 CM
Simple but essential. We use them everywhere to attach extra gear and adapt the setup on the fly.
Fixplus Strap 4-Pack
PROFILE DESIGN AEROBAR BRACKET RISER KIT 70MM
Extra height for the aerobars to refine comfort and position during long days in the saddle.
Profile Design Aerobar Bracket Riser Kit
PROFILE DESIGN SONIC ERGO 52A AEROBARS
Our aerodynamic bar extensions for added comfort, multiple hand positions and more efficiency on long stretches.
Profile Design Sonic Ergo 52a
SCHWALBE AEROTHAN TUBE
Lightweight spare inner tubes that help save space and weight while keeping a strong backup solution.
Schwalbe Aerothan SV19FE 29x2.40/3.00
Gear We Trust on the Road
Every item on this page is part of our real expedition setup. We use it, test it, repair it, carry it, and learn from it every day in the field.