Originally Posted by
bradtx
djkenny, If you can mount a carrier on the GT try a set of trekking bars and perhaps a different stem length (to better fit the trekking bar) if needed on your present bike. The suspension seatpost and suspension fork maybe desireable features for your back issues and worth keeping.
Brad
All very good ideas, Brad. I will take them into account. I am trying Albatross copies first, from Bontrager since they are inexpensive and seem to put me in a natural position. I will see if the position works on a trip or two, as well as if there is sufficient hand placement options. The suspension seat post sounds interesting. Maybe a Kalloy? I know we have those at the shop I work at/sales.