This page describes the design and specification of my current touring bike, a custom-built Oxford Bike Works Expedition.

There are a lot of detailed component listings and links ahead. While I’ve no doubt they’ll be useful in their own way, for a much more in-depth account of the design, part selection and build process you should check out my Touring Bike FAQ blog series or my 72-page guide to choosing an expedition touring bike.

About The Bike

I collaborated over several months with Richard Delacour from Oxford Bike Works to design and build this bike from the ground up, after years of touring all over the planet and advising hundreds of budding cyclists on trip planning and bike selection.

Now the flagship model in Oxford Bike Works‘ range of touring bikes, it was conceived as the last expedition-grade touring bike I’d ever need – a true touring bike for life, and the summation of everything I’d learned during more than 20,000km of riding on five continents.

Full specification (including manufacturer/retailer links)

Here is a complete component listing, should you wish to draw inspiration from it when designing/building your own. Where appropriate, I’ve included links to reputable online retailers from whom you can mail-order the components directly.

Disclosure: Some of the links above will earn me a small commission when you use them to purchase parts. Please consider doing this if you’ve found my blog useful – it’s a great way to say thank you and to help me continue running the site.

If you’re interested in getting a similar bike custom-built, click here to get in touch with Richard at Oxford Bike Works. He’ll be happy to discuss your individual needs, by phone or email, free of charge and without obligation. (He’s nice like that.)

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