Originally Posted by
aroundoz
I hope you don't mind me answering but when I don't tour, I mount some 26x1.25 Pasela TGs and the bike rolls really well. I have owned a 520 and LHT and I would consider the Sherpa to the quickest of the three unloaded. 520 would be in 2nd and the LHT a distant 3rd in case you are wondering.
Not at all -- quite the contrary
Just directed my question initially to the OP out of courtesy. Your comments are precisely what I was looking for -- some input from people who use the bike this way. Especially helpful because you've a real basis for comparison.
As you might have gathered, my intended use for the bike would be the other way round initially: primarily set up with a light build/wheels for commuting, day rides, light shortish touring (but with those added capabilities down the road). As it happens, I use the Pasela TGs as well -- love 'em in either the 1.5 or 1.75.
Thanks again