Originally Posted by
clasher
I do credit card touring on a carbon roubaix, it's really nice to ride a lighter bike all day. I had a large saddlebag and a smaller handlebar bag. I bought a tricross and am gonna try that out for another trip in September that will entail camping so I will be using lowriders and a back rack.
Lots of folks use lighter bikes and lighter loads, as you say, it must be nice.
My tricross works well with what you intend for September, depending on what load and what wheel set is on yours. The frame handles a good 40lbs reasonably well, although I was careful of my carbon fork and kept front panniers light.