The problem of living in CA is that all those great trails you guys ride (Katy, Paul Bunyon, GAP etc.) will require a plane ride for me.

So I'm seriously considering getting a breakaway touring frameset to save on airline fees (I fly United which is $150 each way).

So what are the pros and cons?

I see Ritchie have a new one Ritchey?s New Breakaway Tourer | The Radavist
And Surly have a deluxe version with couplers https://www.bikeparts.com/BPC385124/...vJnRoCapjw_wcB

So has anyone tried one and can comment.