I modernized a 1984 Trek 720 frame for touring. I put on a low rider front rack and did a loaded overnight test ride. It was sweet. I have yet to do a real tour with the 720. My brother in law is into adventure riding and wants us to do some tame adventure riding/bikepacking trips, probably not the place for the 720. Pandemic closures canceled the couple trips we had planned and in the mean time I acquired a bike I hope will more suitable for the trips we’re planning.

The new to me bike is a 2017 Trek 520 disc. The 520 came with a rear rack. I had a front rack that fit the front fork lugs and that’s the installed rack in the photo. I’m not sure if the non low rider rack is a pro or con on the 520. I’ll be using Ortlieb panniers.

I have a carbon framed gravel bike but no bike packing bags and no granny gears. I hope I don’t break the 520.

Thoughts and comments welcomed.

Thanks.