{"id":596278,"date":"2026-04-11T04:29:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T04:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/596278\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T04:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T04:29:14","slug":"readers-rig-adams-monopole-no-o1-cargo-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/596278\/","title":{"rendered":"Reader’s Rig: Adam’s MONoPOLE No O1 Cargo Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Reader\u2019s Rig of the week comes from Adam in Poland, who shares a look at his MONoPOLE No O1 cargo bike in action on loaded bikepacking trips around Europe and Spain\u2019s Canary Islands. Find a colorful gallery and Adam\u2019s story of how incorporating the MONoPOLE unlocked a new way of traveling with his partner here\u2026<\/p>\n

Words and photos by Adam Wilkoszarski<\/a><\/p>\n

Hi, my name is Adam, and I\u2019m a photographer and bicycle traveler. You might already know two of my bikes that have been featured on the site, my Kona Rove Ti<\/a> and True Love Heartbreaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Last year, I bought a MONoPOLE<\/a> frameset, drawn in by its beautiful design and the great reviews<\/a> I had read online. I built the bike mostly from components I already had stored away in boxes. At the time, I wasn\u2019t sure if this bike would truly suit me, so I didn\u2019t want to invest heavily right away. I stripped the anodizing from a Cannondale crankset so it would match the matte silver ARC hubs perfectly. The drivetrain is based on a SRAM XX1 11-speed derailleur\u2014reliable, and in my opinion, one of the last good-looking derailleurs they made. Comfort is key, so I went with a Brooks C13 saddle.<\/p>\n

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My main motivation for buying this frame was to make it easier for my wife to enjoy bikepacking with me. Ela is a passionate climber, but long-distance cycling requires a completely different kind of fitness. My idea was simple: I would carry all our gear on a cargo bike, and she could ride a light gravel bike alongside me. That way, we could both enjoy experiencing the world together.<\/p>\n

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For our first trip, we went to Fuerteventura and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Since we decided to follow sections of the Granguanche gravel route, I fitted the bike with wide 2.4\u201d MTB tires\u2014just barely fitting the frame. I have to say, the bike performed flawlessly. Riding it is genuinely enjoyable. It handles much like a regular bike thanks to a similar wheelbase and tight turning radius. On climbs, it\u2019s naturally slower, but on descents it offers a great sense of speed, confidence, and stability. The smaller front wheel can struggle in deep sand or very rough terrain, but I tend to avoid those sections regardless of the bike I\u2019m riding.<\/p>\n

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Frame\/Fork: MONoPole No 01
\nRims: Radiale E25
\nHubs: ARC MT088
\nTires: Vee Tire Flow Snap JR 2.4\u2033
\nHandlebars: TranzX
\nHeadset: Acros
\nCrankset: Cannondale SISL
\nPedals: Bontrager Comp
\nCassette: ZTTO 11-46T
\nDerailleur(s): SRAM XX1 11s
\nBrakes: Hope Tech Evo V2
\nSaddle: Brooks C13
\nSeatpost: OctaneOne
\nFront bags: Baby Legs Bags
\nFrame bags: Ride and Get Lost<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve just returned from another bikepacking trip on this bike, this time from Pozna\u0144, Poland, to Zurich, Switzerland, where I visited the MONoPOLE headquarters for an event. I had the chance to meet the surprisingly small team behind the brand, and they\u2019re truly wonderful people.<\/p>\n

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This time, I routed the trip mostly along good-quality forest and gravel roads, as well as cycling paths. I shortened the wheelbase as much as possible and switched to less aggressive tires\u2014a Schwalbe Land Cruiser 2.0\u201d in the rear and a Michelin Pilot Freestyle 2.1\u201d in the front. I also changed the stem to a 110 mm, 10-degree PRO stem and swapped the handlebars for a Ritchey Classic Flat 10D, which gave me a more sporty position.<\/p>\n

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The bike transformed completely. It really thrives on fast, semi-slick tires. With this width, I had no issues when leaving the pavement. In the end, the route covered over 1,150 kilometers, which I completed in nine days, leaving plenty of time to explore and stop for a pretzel at caf\u00e9s along the way.<\/p>\n

You can keep up with Adam on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Send Us Your Bikepacking Rig<\/p>\n

Use the form below to submit your bikepacking rig. We\u2019ll choose one per week to feature in a Reader\u2019s Rig Dispatch and on Instagram. To enter, email us your best photo of the bike (preferably at a 90\u00b0 angle), your Instagram username (optional), and a short description of you and your rig. If your bike is selected, we\u2019ll need a total of five photos and a little bit more info. <\/p>\n

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