I've had four bikes on super long distance rides the five years.

Multi-day rides that totaled in the 250 to 650 mile range.

All four of the bikes had at least 700x 28s up to 700x40s. So, fairly wide tires.

The bikes range in weight from around twenty up to 30 pounds or so.

FWIW My son uses the Della Santa with his rando group. The bike weighs in just under 20 pounds and runs 700x28 Compass tires.

It's a dream ride.

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