Longtermers: Rich Windsor's Meteor Works Aesir tourer

Our longtermers series continues. This month, digital editor Rich Windsor discusses his choices when he put together his dream touring bike

Meteor Works Aesir tourer bike
(Image credit: Garry Newton)

A few years ago I decided to give up on doing anything particularly fast or competitive on a bicycle anymore, much as I enjoyed paying for the privilege of finishing in the mid to low end of a local road race.

Long-distance, multi-day touring had captured my interest; an activity much better suited to sub-zone two riding, but still literally packed with challenges thanks to the sheer number of hours and days spent loaded up in the saddle. 

  • Frame: Meteor Works Aesir by Velo Atelier
  • Groupset: SRAM Force eTap AXS, 43/30 chainrings, 10-36 cassette, 175mm crank
  • Brakes: SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD, Paceline Centerlock Rotors 140mm front and rear
  • Wheels: Reserve 32 gravel wheels, DT 350 hubs
  • Tyres: Specialized S-Works Turbo RapidAir Tubeless Ready tyre (30mm)
  • Stem: Zipp Service Course SL, 130mm
  • Seat post: Zipp Service Course SL, 27.2mm diameter, 20mm offset
  • Handlebar: Velo Atelier Carbon Adventure Handlebar, 42cm
  • Headset: Cane Creek 70 Series Hellbender 
  • Bar tape: Fizik Microtex 2mm, black
  • Saddle: Specialized S-Works Power with Mirror
  • Pedals: Look Keo Blade Carbon

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