Thread: Why is ultralight touring so unpopular?
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Old 11-30-15 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Buffalo Buff
Why is that the conclusion you draw? I carry less weight because I enjoy how a light bike rides and handles. Its not lack of conditioning. I did ten centuries back to back on one of my last tours, I'm in the 1,000lb club in weightlifting etc.
I do lightweight touring because I'm a middle aged overweight guy and I want to make thing as easy as possible. I'm not the fittest of riders so less weight makes mountain climbing and centuries easier.
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