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Old 05-04-11 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by late
It's pretty new, so you might have some trouble finding someone.

I've tried the Waterford version (same company).

It's very rugged. Most touring bikes have some flex in them.
This one doesn't.
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An overly stiff frame is not an asset on tour unless you are a very heavy rider with a very heavy load. You do need a frame that is stiff enough for your specific case, but I'd caution against buying the stiffest frame possible unless you need it. The ride quality and performance will suffer.
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