i guess the difference is them touring folks be making changes to their
bikes based on their touring experience, not from reading about cool new
stuff in magazines. they spend their money cause it makes their bikes
better for them to tour on. pretty damn simple really.

while you be walking past your bike on the way to pee, they're off riding.
you've had "zombie killer" for nearly a month, and bolted on a mess of doodads you've "read about with interest." haven't heard much from you
'bout riding that beast.