Originally Posted by sophisticado
Hi all
My last loaded tours were in the late 70's on a modified Colnago - since then it's been touring sans panniers going from town to town with the baggage transported in a vehicle.
Thanks
This is the reason why I suggested you adhere to your road bike. After experiencing a Calnago, I doubt if you'll be satisfied with a touring bike on your Alps holiday. I once read about a man who would choose a town as a hub and do daily exploration from his hotel. If you have a light seat post rack, you could carry ultra light tent- sleeping bag-pad, and change of casual clothes for an over night stray. The leader of my gang recently accompanied me with a tour group around the borders of Thailand, on a Trek 520. While he left behind every body, every day, he moaned for his carbon stays Villier (spelling). He is selling the Villier to me, and has gotten himself a chromoly Chinelli (spelling). BTW I cannot afford a Colnago.
Incidentally, how about a trailer? I'm thinking of getting myself a Burley Nomad.