Yep, French low trail geometry is designed for the fork to take the weight so the frame can be made with lightweight tubing, someone did just that with his titanium bike.
A normal touring frame might be a bit unforgiving if you plan to ride it unladen apart from the fork.
Yep, French low trail geometry is designed for the fork to take the weight so the frame can be made with lightweight tubing, someone did just that with his titanium bike.
A normal touring frame might be a bit unforgiving if you plan to ride it unladen apart from the fork.