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Old 05-13-17 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mdilthey
In my personal opinion, that bike already exists! Most of the current crop of carbon cyclocross bikes are rated for tougher conditions and abuse than a carbon road bike, for example. Thicker layups, stronger transitions between tubes, etc.

Niner makes a carbon "adventure" / CX bike with front rack mounts, and the price isn't egregious:

RLT 9 RDO 2-STAR APEX 1
Definitely interesting. BUT 40mm tire maximum won't cut-it for my current touring interest.
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