Originally Posted by
1-track-mind
Not sure what the definition for vintage is, but wonder if it is a good idea to go out fully loaded with a 200 pound rider on one of the classic touring bikes on an XL frame such as the;
Fuji IV,Miyata 1000,Specialized expedition,Centurion Pro Tour,Univega Gran Turismo,Schwinn Voyageur SP ?
Or is this just asking for trouble ?
so do you actually own one of the vintage bikes, have access to one, or considering purchasing one?
difficult to answer a hypothetical question concerning subjective ride feel of a an unknown bike of unknown age ridden on unknown terrain.