Originally Posted by
travelinhobo
That's a lot of weight. My tours always consisted of rear panniers and tarp, sleeping bag, pad and tent which was about 10 pounds less.
On a much more important note, you may do damage to your knees/body if you don't train your body for the ride. Why you'd pack it all on and go out for a test ride instead of little by little over weeks is beyond me. By doing it properly, you won't feel the weight difference.
I have been training, if by training you mean carrying more and more in panniers during my normal urban commutes which regularly take me over the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Pulaski bridges several times a week.
My 4x5 equipment accounts for those ten pounds which seem to be vexing you. It's a type of large film camera. I do landscapes.
I don't recall noting any issues with my body. Thank you for your concern, however.
I think you've made a lot of assumptions about what I wish to do with my bike, and how. Clearly you do it differently, and it works for you. Congratulations!