This bike is an absolute beast. I have a set of HED 650bs that turn the bike into the most versatile bike in my quiver. I've shifted focus to MTBing, so this doesn't get used as much as it should. Currently set up on 700c wheels and 36mm tires, and was using it for road group rides. The wide gear range was great for those rides. I predominantly used this in 2023 for bikepacking trips in Northern Argentina, Morocco, Georgia and Virginia. So please look at photos. There are blemishes on the bike from all those trips, but none that affect integrity. It's a great great bikepacking bike. Once you g...