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Old 06-22-15 | 11:13 AM
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Bikes: A bunch of old bikes and a few new ones

I don't know what a S360 ride is. In terms of packing stuff on for a light tour, pretty much any bike can work.

The biggest limiting factors are gearing (the extra weight will make a difference going up hills) and wheels.

Personally I'm conservative when it comes to wheels and I'd go for 36 spoke wheels and a little fatter tire (say a 28c or a 32c) for "light" touring. You're not racing so why not get sturdy wheels. Plus you're talking about a combined weight (rider and gear) well north of 210 pounds which is another reason to opt for sturdy wheels.
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