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Long respond, but the Elephant given the nature of the geometry is excellent as an on-road tourer, I'd says it felt like exactly how it should be, fast light handling at speed with excessive load.
Off road however if attempted unladen, it'll feel quite tricky, panniers and rack helped keep it stable, especially when you're going slowly.
I genuinely believe that this particular geometry is well suited for cyclist who want to go touring.
Touring bike in general are awfully dull to ride despite the extra stability it provided, they're great for non-cyclists who want to explore the world, but for cyclists switching from their lightweight road bike, it felt like a hindrance.
edscoble
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How is the Elephant as an on road tourer? I'm looking to build something similar for the summer but most of my riding is on the road. I like the idea of being able to use it on the road bridal path or trail too.