Local sponsorship in Korea - An Dae Gi of Kevin bicycle shop, Gangneung

SPONSORSHIP: THANK YOU

I am so thankful for the amazing support, equipment, tools and workshop space offered by my friend and owner/operator and mechanic at Kevin Bicycles in Gangneung City (Ponam 2 dong) who has been supporting the HimalayasX Expedition preparation here in Korea. I have the amazingly strong 1994 Kona Explosif with a build straight out of An Dae Gi's workshop -complete high-end Shimano XT rim brakes, Mavic Crossland SUP tubeless wheelsets (converted to tubeless) and the frame is the core, a light weight Columbus MAX OR steel alloy. We've been tweaking the setup recently, adding Hayes Hydraulic brakes calipers inverted and front wheel rotor for twice the punch on decelerating in the Himalayas (it might be all climbing, but I am still optimistic -up or down- prepared for it). The start of the HimalayasX has been chosen in western China (Tibet autonomous region to be correct), and the route will follow the Tibetan Plateau southeast across the Taklamakan Desert and the Himalayas. I just want to give a big THANK YOU to my favorite bike friend in Gangneung, and thanks An Dae Gi  (Phone 010.6737.8880 for bicycle support, maintenance and equipment in Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province of northeastern Korea).

AN Dae Gi's Kevin Bicycle Shop in the evening blue glow

 An Dae Gi tuning wheels after wrapping the Schwalbe Marathon tires

 I've got the balance right, just need to add Bob Ibex Plus trailer

 Get your motor running and head out on the highway

 Riding the tunnels is definitely an experience in Korea

On the road south towards Donghae, Gangwon Province (Ben's story in next blog update!)

 Friends of the bike shop always lend a hand and share in conversation

 1994 Kona Explosif looking 17 years new

 The time, patience and generosity of this man cannot be underestimated

 Mr. An Dae Gi working his magic again and again!

 Hayes Hydraulic brakes and rotors attached and aligned

 Busy with the Kona Explosif tune-up!

 Father and son team, Thanks Min Jae!

 Contact An Dae Gi for the bicycle needs in Gangwon-do, Korea! 010.6737.8880