Hello!
Newb to the forums (done some lurking) and to touring, so please bear with me...

I have a Alan Super Record frame that was a fixed conversion, but long story short I ended up with a better option for a fixed/ss commuter. So I decided to throw a 6 speed wheel and triple crank on the Alan and some dt shifters.

I know people complain that these frames are mushy and fragile but I actually do enjoy the feel of the ride and was hoping to make a touring machine out of the bike, but I am starting to stress out a little with the idea of loading it with 40lbs of gear (plan on camping while on tour). Other bike connoisseurs have told me how lucky I am for finding a frame with no BB crack or problems with fork. I weight about 135 soaking wet... but again, 2 weeks worth of gear is a big difference and last thing I want to do is trash the frame pushing my luck.

I would want a bit of weight on the front, thinking small panniers not handle bar bag, to balance the ride.. but I would have to use P clamps for both racks, since there are no bosses for such...

So my question.... basically am I asking for too much from a thin tube aluminum racing frame? Does this seem like a terrible idea? I want to take a tour this summer and don't have the $ to get a dedicated machine or do a credit card tour (with lighter load), or get a IGH wheel for my other bike (which is steel)....

Thanks!