Originally Posted by
Thadcorn
Hey everyone, Making me have 30 pounds for the gear. Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't lightweight touring be under 20 pounds for gear? I feel that my cyclocross chainrings of 46/36 would not be able to climb some steep hills if the time arouse. Would it be suggested that I ditch the front racks completely and pack tighter in the back?
Thanks for the help.
For loght touring, I carry very light tent with fly and foot print as well as ultra light Thermarest, and I limit myself to 22pounds easily. I don't cook, so that saves a lot of weight, but I do carry supper and light morning snack to camp. I find panniers from Lone Peak to be very light and with good features. I also like Velo Orange Grand Cru Crank 46/30 rings. I don't use front rack any more.
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