Originally Posted by
Smokinapankake
Never toured, but my 85 Peugeot Canyon Express has hauled plenty of groceries and junk and stuff with nary an ill effect. In fact, it seems to stabilize with a load on the front wheel.
Using Blackburn mtn racks with a combination of old Nashbar, Lone Peak, or Overland Equipment bags.
I experience the same phenomenon with both my '93 GT Outpost and with my '88 GT Timberline.
I'm now looking for another 84 - 89 mountain bike frame to convert for my girlfriends next tourer. She hates her ~2011 Novara Safari. Would welcome any new make/model additions to this great thread.