Originally Posted by
mstraus
I think riding a few bikes with compact doubles on some of the hills you expect to ride will be the best way to figure out if a double will work for you or if you want a triple.
Yeah, I might just try that with my own roadie. I know the weight distribution won't be the same as using racks and panniers, but I can throw on a backpack with some extra weight and see how I manage the hills on a double.
I'll prolly also start looking at/test riding the LHT along with Salsa Vaya, Soma Saga, All City Space Horse, and any others I can find or be recommended. I want the braze-ons for front and rear racks as well as fenders. Prolly don't care much about disc brakes, though I might give them a try just because. I'd like the option in the future to use this bike for touring, but for now it will pretty much only be used for commuting and some Postmates courier work.