In his latest video, Angus Young breaks down the bike and gear he used to take third place in the 2026 Tour Divide. Watch it here and find his full kit list…
After securing third place at the 2026 Tour Divide, Angus Young’s latest video shares a detailed breakdown of the bike and kit that carried him to the finish. Riding a well-used Mason Macro aluminum hardtail with more than 30,000 kilometers on the odometer, it’s clear that familiarity with his equipment was more important than having the lightest or fastest setup. He discusses everything from his electronic SRAM Transmission drivetrain and Hunt Proven Dynamo wheels to his custom Restrap frame bag, sleeping kit, and hydration strategy, reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and what he’d change for another attempt. Watch it below, and find a detailed kit list further down.
Despite praising the convenience of a dynamo hub for lighting and charging, one of the more interesting takeaways is that he says he’d likely forgo it in the future to save weight and reduce drag. He also notes that he’d run a larger chainring, lighten his sleep system, and perhaps spend more nights in hotels. Otherwise, he was remarkably satisfied with his setup this year, saying he wouldn’t change much after such a successful ride.
Angus Young’s 2026 Tour Divide Kit
Bike: Mason Macro aluminum hardtail
Drivetrain: SRAM Transmission electronic drivetrain (34T chainring; would choose 36T or 38T next time)
Wheelset: Hunt Proven Dynamo wheels
Front Light: Exposure Revo 5 dynamo light with integrated charging
Tires: Continental Dubnital Trail Rapid
Aerobars: USE aerobars with additional foam padding
Suspension: SID Ultimate with lockout
Rear Rack: Restrap Switch Rack with dry bag
Tent: Outdoor Research Helium Bivy
Sleeping Bag: Exped 0°C sleeping bag
Sleeping Pad: Nemo inflatable pad (later replaced with a foam pad from Brush Mountain Lodge after it tore)
Frame Bag: Custom extra-wide Restrap frame bag
Insulation: LL Pro insulated jacket with Polartec Alpha insulation
Rain Jacket: Arc’teryx waterproof shell
Rain Pants: GORE-TEX rain trousers
Hydration Vest: Restrap Lightweight Hydration Vest with 2.5L bladder
Navigation: Coros Dura GPS (with Garmin Edge 1050 as backup)
Satellite Communicator: Garmin inReach Messenger
Helmet Light: Exposure Joystick
Power Banks: Two Nitecore 10,000mAh batteries
Charger: 80W USB charger
Lube: Silca Synergetic chain lube
Repair Kit: Dynaplug, TPU tubes, spare sealant, multitool with chain breaker, spare SRAM batteries
Other Notables: P20 sunscreen, saline nose spray, lidocaine antiseptic cream, silicone spatula for mud removal
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