13 lbs for two weeks unsupported, not including food or water. it helps that i have a tarptent cloudburst and a very light sleeping bag, pad, and backpack.

P-clips are a great idea. That will make everything so simple.

would a set of modern "long" road brakes like this work for upgrading the braking power?
http://www.treefortbikes.com/107_333...r-55-73mm.html