I’m Asai, and I’ve been so eager to go touring lately that I’ve been spending my time on Google Maps scouting out which roads to ride! Since I’m so thirsty for a tour, please let me show off my bike!
| Frame | MASH All Road |
| Head Parts | CHRIS KING NoThreadSet 1-1/8 |
| Handle Bar | RITCHEY WCS Neoclassic Handlebar |
| Saddle | FIZIK Arione |
| Compornent | SRAM Force Etap AXS |
| Pedal | LOOK X-Track En-Rage Plus |
| Wheel | CHRIS KING R45D Hub x HED Belgium R Disc Rim |
| Tire | SIMWORKS BY PANARACER Volummy Tire 700c |
My personal solution.
Touring has always been my main way of riding. Since joining Circles, I’ve been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to ride all sorts of different bikes.
Until now, I used to pick a bike based on the specific purpose or the type of road I was riding, but I started to feel like I wanted one bike I could take absolutely anywhere.
Naturally, that led me to become interested in an "all-road" bike that can handle every kind of path. Doesn’t it sound like the best time ever to be able to maintain a decent cruising speed for touring while also being able to dive into any interesting gravel paths you come across?
On top of that, it can mount a front rack for carrying gear, and it clears up to 35c tires. The MASH All Road really charmed me, so I decided on this bike.
The tricky choice of tires.
For tires, I chose the 32c SIMWORKS BY PANARACER Volummy Tire 700c.
I’ve used many different tires, but this is the most stable one yet.
The 32c size is also key—I feel it offers the perfect balance between ride comfort and performance.
Plus, it handles gravel roads pretty well, too.
Using the wireless electric SRAM Force Etap AXS groupset
I splurged on the components: the SRAM Force Etap AXS.
When I first used it, I was surprised: "Wow, the shifting is so smooth." It works so seamlessly that you barely feel the shifts happening, which is a surreal feeling.
A full charge lasts about a month, so as long as I charge it before a tour, I’m good to go.
Since it’s wireless, the only cables are for the brakes.
I really love how clean the cockpit looks.
How does it ride?
Many of you might be wondering what it’s like to ride an All Road bike built by MASH.
To be frank, it is incredibly stable.
Because it allows you to maintain a steady, high speed, you don’t get tired even on long rides.
In other words, it makes it possible to reach further places in less time. That alone really widens my range of activity and helps me discover views I haven't seen before.
It’s versatile, stable, and fast. Without a doubt, this is highly recommended for anyone looking for their first road bike.
I felt like this was truly the perfect bike for me.
There’s still plenty of room for customization, so I’m really looking forward to the future!
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