Great gear breakdown video from a month long bikepack across the Bolivian and Peruvian Andes following three routes from La Paz to Cusco.
The Nocs 8×32’s real story is 8× magnification — steadier viewing, less fatigue, with a tradeoff in reach.
The CrankTank 3’s real value is low, centralized 3L water storage — with weight and frame rub tradeoffs.
The Passoni OT-01’s 1.5” titanium head tube changes steering feel — and limits adjustability. That’s the real decision.
The updated Fizik Arione isn’t about padding. It’s about rail placement and how far forward you can actually sit.