Rigs of Vapor Trail 125
Early morning at the top of Monarch Pass
Attention all thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts gearing up for this year's Vapor 125 Mountain Bike Race! As you prepare to tackle the rugged and demanding trails of the Vapor 125, one crucial question looms large: What gear will carry you to victory? Here is an in depth view of some rigs, gear and beers used in the 2024 event. This is here to help you select the perfect rig and gear for the ultimate challenge. Scroll down to dive into the rigs and gear of Vapor 125 race.
Canyon Lux
Racer: Jeff Kerkove
Bike: Canyon Lux
Build: Shimano XTR
Bags: Topeak Burrito Pack and Topeak FastFuel Tribag
Favorite piece of gear: Ergon GS1 Evo grips - gotta keep those hands happy!
Lights: Lupine Neo on the handlebar and helmet
Favorite Beer: Any ice cold Pilsner awaiting me at the finish line 🍺
Revel El Jefe
Racer: Stacy Bellestri
Bike: Revel El Jefe
Build: Sram XO
Bags: Osprey, Oveja Negra
Favorite piece of gear: Feed bags
Lights: Outbound Lighting
Favorite Beer: IPA
Specialized Epic
Racer: Romulo Cobos
Bike: Specialized Epic
Build: Shimano XTR
Bags: Apidura seat bag
Favorite piece of gear: Headlamp
Lights: Gemini 2500 and Ledlenser Headlamp
Favorite Beer: IPA
Allied BC40
Racer: Brian Elander
Bike: Allied BC40
Build: Shimano XTR
Bags: Orange Mud back
Favorite piece of gear: Bontrager XXX mtb shoes
Lights: Glow Worms & Bontrager Lon Pro
Favorite Beer: Kombucha
epic evo
YT Jeffsy
Racer: Jared Knappe
Bike: YT Jeffsy
Build: SRAM GX Eagle
Bags: Oveja Negra
Favorite piece of gear: Shimano ME7 shoes
Lights: Outbound Lighting Trail Evo handlebar and Hangover helmet light
Favorite Beer: Elevation Brewing - First Cast IPA
Kona Hei Hei
Racer: Spencer Tickman
Bike: Kona Hei Hei
Build: GX AXS
Bags: Revelate
Favorite piece of gear: ORNOT Microclimate Jacket
Lights: Magicshine and Fenix
Favorite Beer: Guinness
Ibis EXIE
Racer: Seth Harney
Bike: Ibis EXIE
Build: XX1
Bags: Oveja negra
Favorite piece of gear: My Bike
Lights: NR
Favorite Beer: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
