I've been steadily transforming my daily commuter into a touring rig and have changed quite a few items from the last time I posted a pic here.
Here's a pic from today's practice ride with around 18 lbs of weight in the pannier.
Changes done....
- new wheels (Mavic A719 rims with DT-Champ 2.0 spokes and D3N20 dynohub, Deore LX rear hub)
- trekking handlebars (thanks again fietsbob!)
- shorter gearing for hills under load
- B&M CyoT IQ front light and stock Spanninga rear light running off the dynohub
...also ordering new rear panniers and front handlebar bag within the new few days and off I go on weekend+ credit card tours!