Originally Posted by RB1-luvr

I'm doing a three day, two night camping trip this weekend. We're riding the Airline Trail from Portland, CT to Pomfret, CT Friday (50 miles), hiking and riding the "quiet corner" Saturday, riding home Sunday.

Last night I tested my pannier setup on the new 520. Those front panniers are dated 1980. I've had them since 1985. I can't let go of them for something more modern. I put wider "adventure bars" on the bike. It feels much better than the ones it came with. The rear rack will have a sleep pad and tent poles on it Friday.