first weekend trip.
just put on, still has tags.
if i can id like to ask some basic questions
1. am i crazy to be touring on a stock everything 09 giant defy 3 ( all aluminum with a carbon fork and i do believe seat post.) i have a Topeak Explorer rear rack, Axiom Journey DLX Low Rider Front Rack and 4 Axiom LaSalle panniers for front and back. one thing i still want is a brooks.
2. January 2013 im going to bike the southern tier. it will be my first long tour about 60-70 days. do i risk taking this bike or do i purchase a steel framed touring bike now and save the possible headaches?
thanks so much.