Tour Divide 2024 Bike Check | Jackson Long

A glimpse into my bike and kit setup for the 2,700 mile offroad bikepacking race from Banff, Canada to the U.S./Mexico border starting June 14th. Thank you to Rebecca Rusch, The Be Good Foundation, and Jay Petervary for their support in making this project possible.

[jjjjustin]

Awesome, Jackson... we'll see ya in Banff.

[SINTHEREBEL]

I find it funny how racks are back 🤣🤣🤣

[chrlmlln]

Very fine-tuned bike! Excellent choice of details! God bless you and keep you safe on your Tour Divide ride! Best regards from Sweden! 💯👍👌🙏💖

[aaronstuber]

Unbelievable! I can’t wait to see the documentary. Good luck and stay safe bud. God speed.

[princepage]

good luck dude, stay safe out there, and be careful!!

[petechadwick]

Totally enjoyed your pre-race bike prep presentation. I'm going to follow you as mych as you feel like presenting. Good luck, have fun & stay safe

[MrClimberdave]

Excellent setup! See you at the starting line.

[hoser]

Best of luck. Hope you have things dialed in and have a great race!

[guitarsaremyweakness]

Very Lochlon Morton inspired.Nice. I tried my inReach mini in front vest pocket and it didn’t track. You need it facing open sky.

[hikinganthropology]

Jackson, great job. How did you like cycling Specialized Chisel hardtail for the Tour Divide? Looks like a great choice. I would have made the same choice. Sad to hear of your broken wrist. Get well soon.

[yumyumhungry]

Rode the divide last year with a rigid fork...if I do it again I will use a suspension fork.

[daveconnery]

Jackson, I see you used a front tire mud fender. Was that necessary? Did it help or get in the way when it was muddy? Great video, thanks!

[nils_on_wheels]

Great bike!! For how long are u able to stay in the aerobars?Seem painful low. I always put some spacer underneath. Looks weird but makes a difference for the neck. Cheers

[hectorhazard]

Brilliant set up, thanks but do you really need the vest? I personally hate carrying anything on my body other than a super lightweight helmet and glasses.

[sebastianoangeli]

Hi Jackson! I was very intrigued by this bike, and thought it would be a good solution for my first big bikepacking trip next year across single trails in Peru and Bolivia. However, most people told me this bike is not very suitable, because of the geometry (race oriented) and material (aluminium). what do you think after your experience with this bike? would you recommend it for something like what I have in mind or better to look into other alternatives?

[Main.Account]

Best of luck! What’s the details on the stem…since you have a medium frame, I assume it’s a bit longer than stock?

[ryangannon]

What dry bag do you have on that tailfin?

[adrianbeacon]

You look like a pretty tall guy :-) and the frame looks like size Medium. Can I ask how tall are you and why you've decided on Medium Chisel frame?