A gravel bike on steroids? A mountain bike designed to cover long distances quickly and efficiently? Introducing the Taïga EXP. The Great Northern Bikepacking Route crosses Canada on a mix of all types of backcountry roads and trails. The Taiga EXP was the bike of choice for Mat and Ali @trip.longer, who were among the first to complete this adventure in 2024. The Reynolds 725 frame is packed with useful features: adjustable dropouts, split seat stay for belt drive and suspension fork compatibility. The carbon fork has internal cable routing for dynamo hub usage, and clearance for up to 29×2.6” tires. We offer 2 wheel options as well as a dropper seatpost option. The Ritchey Beacon 52cm wide handlebar gives enough space for a bulky handlebar bag, while providing excellent stability when the terrain is more demanding. *Frameset comes with frame & fork, wheel axles, headset installed, seatpost collar and frame protectors.