Bike Setup

The Bike

Surly Disc Trucker — steel touring bike with disc brakes.

• Tires: Stock 700c x 41mm
• Gearing: Upgraded crankset for improved lower gearing (essential for Hokkaido’s climbs)
• Fenders: Yes
• Lights: Yes (front and rear — essential for Hokkaido’s frequent mountain tunnels)

Bags

• 1x Ortlieb rear pannier
• 1x Ortlieb rear pannier/backpack (doubles as a daypack off the bike)
• 2x Ortlieb fork bags (front)

Flying with the Bike

Bike Case — Postcarry Transfer Case 150L

• Requires fork removal to pack
• Rolls up to backpack size when empty

Rinko Bag (for trains/buses in Japan)

• Required for all train travel in Japan — bike must be fully bagged
• Costs 3,000-6,000 yen to buy in Japan
• Requires removing both wheels
• Lightweight and packable — can carry on the bike during touring

Bike Case Storage — Confirmed

Dormy Inn Annex, Sapporo — booked for first and last night. Confirmed they will store the Postcarry Transfer Case while touring.