Originally Posted by
clasher
I have a few classic bikes but I love my carbon roubaix for rando rides. I started off with two steel bikes in my first season, one being the venerable Miyata 1000 but I’ve found it easier to ride the carbon bike. Part of it is fit issues with the miyata but the other steel bike is pretty close to a perfect fit and I feel like it’s a rougher ride. A few pounds between the bikes won’t reallly make a difference imho so I’d probably choose between those two bikes based on weather.
One way to look at the Rawland, its almost too much of a touring bike for this distance. For example, I have a SON Dyno Hub on the front; some energy is lost and its heavier. Heavier wheels, wide tires. Its sort of, over built for this distance. But, everything is "dialed in", as they say. Seat, handlebars. Everything is set up for comfort. And with the triple, maybe this will assist with the extra weight I am pushing.