How do you want to mount your luggage? The Mares has rack mounts.
The Giant has a recommended luggage weight of 14kg. I'm not sure why, perhaps because of the funky D shaped seatpost.
It doesn't have any rack mounts, well mine doesn't at least, but apparently you can get a modified seat clamp that does.
I like my TCX a lot, but it's more of a race bike than a light tourer.
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How do you want to mount your luggage? The Mares has rack mounts.
The Giant has a recommended luggage weight of 14kg. I'm not sure why, perhaps because of the funky D shaped seatpost.