Dominick Ménard has pedaled a long way to be where he is today, in Ecuador. On September 18 2022, Dom left Victoria, BC to pedal all the way to Patagonia. One year later, he has completed half of the trip.  

Curious about his setup? Here’s  what Dom is carrying with him on this journey to Patagonia. 

BIKE CHECK

Frame Devinci Kobain 29R aluminium – Made in Canada - Size Large
Fork Fox 34 Factory Grip2 140mm
Handlebar ENVE Carbon M9 31.8mm 780mm
Stem ENVE alloy 31.8mm 35mm
Grips Ergon GA3
Saddle Specialized Power Comp 130
Seat Post One Up Components V2 31.6mm 180mm
Brakes Sram Code RSC
Discs Sram HS2 180mm
Crankset RaceFace Next R 170mm 30T
Chain Sram X01 12s
Derailleur Sram X01 12s
Cassette Sram X01 10-52T
Wheels ENVE AM30 carbon/ Dynamo front hub Schmidt SON28 15x110
Tires Vittoria Mezcal 29x2.25
Lights Super Nova lights E3 Triple 2 + E3 tail light

ACCESSORIES

Multi-Tool One Up EDC tool w/ 1 ready tubeless plug + 10 extra plugs + valve extractor
Pump One Up EDC pump 100cc
Frame accessories Lezyne frame strap w/ co2 cartridge, Lezyne Control Drive Co2 adapter, tube Pirelli, tire lever
Mirror Hafny Bar End Bike
Bottles Nalgene 48 ounce x3 + Specialized 950ml x2
Lock Abus Bordo lite 75 combo lock

BAGS

Panniers Arkel Orca 35L front/rear
Frame bag Blackburn Elite Frame Bag medium short 3.65L w/ Apidura frame pack hydratation bladder 3L
Frame bag Brooks Scape compact handlebar 10L
Handlebar bags Roadrunner Auto-pilot Stem bag
Top tube Restrap Race Top Tube Bag 1.5L
Top tube Restrap Rear Top Tube 0.8L
Top trunk bag Aero dry bag 13L
Racks Old Man Mountain rack Divide front and rear
Tailfin Cargo Cages
Tailfin Fork Mounts