Originally Posted by
jimc101
For the frame having plenty of "spare meat", its aluminum, most of that will be needed.
If it's anything like mine, there's a fair bit of overkill going on.
I could easily lose the bulge underneath.
Mind you, given it's for a touring application, it could experience a fair bit of load... but I guess the biggest factor is the rider's weight.
Hey John - what do you weigh? How much gear do plan on loading the bike with?
Can you post a pic of your brake bridge?