Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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You asked for it, so here it is. Over the years, many of you have asked what Tour Divide finisher rigs actually look like. So, in this video, Neil takes a closer look at those bikes and analyzes them to see if there are any trends, takeaways, or key differences between the veteran setups and the overall group numbers he unpacked last week.

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Outline:
Intro - 0:00
What Defines A Finisher - 0:39
Who Are They? - 3:51
Their Bikes - 5:00
Their Gear - 6:42
Their Cargo - 8:30
Other Things - 11:51
Final Thoughts - 12:59

Mentioned Links:
Tour Divide Coverage/Tracker - bikepacking.com/tracker/2026-tour-divide-tracker
Tour Divide 2026 Rigs Analysis - bikepacking.com/bikes/rigs-of-the-2026-tour-divide-stats-analysis

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Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index