Originally Posted by
hybridbkrdr
You might get better luck welding a steel frame in a foreign country but aluminium is lighter. I like the idea of the sloping top tube in case you slip in the mud, the bar-end shifters and the large tires to go everywhere. This looks like a real cool product even if I prefer simple V-brakes.
I can see the use of aluminum for the ultralight tourer but this doesn't look like an ultralight touring bike at all. Although it could be made into one. One to two pounds more in a comfy steel frame is irrelevant to a bike hauling 50 to 100 pounds plus. Very intriguing bike though, for sure.