Originally Posted by
PedalingWalrus
A carbon version would kill the ride comfort ...
I haven't ridden a carbon bike so I can't say for sure. Seems like most of CF touring-capable bikes have less fork rake than the Trucker so the supposed dampening of carbon fork might be negated somewhat. With more money I'd try the Diamondback Haanjo EXP Carbon which is
roughly similar geometry. BTW I'm now using a ShockStop stem that works well to minimize front bumps. If flexes a bit during hard out-of-the-saddle climbing but is OK for my relaxed pace.