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@melon
what do we think to touring on standard road/race bikes?
i dont really fancy buying a specific tourer when i already have several other nice bikes i could modify a bit, and i am more of an lightweight/creditcard tourer and not doing the massive distances. obviously there are issues. fitting racks and guards, the need for stronger wheels, lower gearing.
ive had success with large saddlebags and marathon tyres, and ive recently got a bar bag that im in love with, but my gearing is always wrong with all that extra weight.