Originally Posted by badger_biker

Thanks - good info. I took a beating on a gravel/road tour in Idaho a few years ago on my Specialized Expedition with 38mm tires and wider is definitely in the cards for me.

@wheelsmcgee - what does your Warbird weigh? I can't seem to find any weight info for Salsa bikes anywhere. It is a nice looking bike and good suggestion as well as the Cutthroat.

Thanks to all for the good comments and recommendations.