Originally Posted by
staehpj1
It is also fine for self supported (camping and cooking) if you pack light and especially with a light rider. I plan to do my next tour (Southern Tier) on a Cannondale road bike skinny tires and all but am packing ultralight for this one and did install lower gearing.
I tend to be conservative with my suggestions. More so because of the drought we're having and it's very negative effect on rural roads.
Have fun on your tour.
Brad