Originally Posted by
Swiss Footbikes
Proud owner of a Specialized Allez, this bike has been excellent to me over the years in casual riding of all distances up to 115 + miles. Planning a cross continent tour next year, Considering using the Allez. I'm highly UL when it comes to backpacking recently completed AT and PCT, so I know how to pack light. Assuming my gear wasn't more than 30 pounds, would this be a foolish idea? Anyone know of others that have used a bike like the Allez to tour with?
are you crossing Asia or Australia?
in other words, get back with some more info, folks have taken the time to put down experiences, but not knowing what you have in mind, its a bit hard to give recommendations other than the standard common sense stuff about wheel strength and gearing.
hopefully you return with more details.