Originally Posted by
robow
Has anyone that owns a Soma Double Cross ever thrown a rack on the back and used it for touring? I was just curious how stiff the rear triangle and bottom bracket is and wonder how it might handle a 175 lb rider and 30 lbs of gear in the rear?
As always, thank you for your input.
I built one up for my son, and I have ridden it myself. 30 pounds should not be a problem. Are you used to riding other bikes with Panniers? How much you like to "wag" when pedaling out of the seat?
If you were going to worry about something, I would worry about heel strike. The DC has pretty short stays, and you will need a rack with adjustability.