Originally Posted by
tarwheel
If you got the weight down to 22 lbs, that should be fine. However, you should test ride your bike loaded to see how it handles. You might be better off with much of your gear in front panniers, with sleeping bag on the rear rack. It also seems to me that your rear pannier is riding awfully high.
One of the thoughts for weight distribution is 60% front, 40% rear, because when you are riding, you're weight is mostly on the back. And try to get that rear stuff lower, much better handling that way.