Originally Posted by
laura_bugg
I have a Trek CrossRip 2 with disc brakes. Its a gravel bike that supposed to support light touring and it comes stock with "Bontrager Tubeless Ready Disc 700c, 32h" which I've been told are skinny road rims that wont support a tour. I am planning a week long tour around up-state new york this summer so it wont be a long tour but I really dont want to have any issues with my rims. I am about 230lbs and will be carrying like 30lbs probably so I want something strong.
Assuming the current wheels are in good condition, load up existing bike as you expect to this summer, do a few long rides and see how well everything functions. This is usually recommended regardless. If the wheels still look good, you should be fine for a week long tour. I don’t personally know anything about your wheels but others seem to think they are reasonably good. Reasonably good should get you through a week on pavement. After the week long tour you might have a better idea about how much and what kind of touring you might do in the future and will then be in a better position to determine how to spend your money.