Thanks Ron.

Wheels on and meeting 62" would be impressive.

I ran gear calc, only had 37-305 as option, so results a bit low. Assumed 52x11-34: 70.5 - 22.8 gear inches, not bad. 10T = 77.6, 9T = 86.2 which just barely exceeds my current high gear. Both 10T and 9T are getting more common. Biggest advantage of yours over a brompnot is the ability to mount cushy tires, I know you're a fan of that and I would agree on that small a wheel.

I think loaded touring would be difficult on that frame. But for light touring, as I'm picturing with a brompnot, yes, quite possible.

Food for thought.

Gosh with frame that inexpensive, I can see why you don't bother with a padded bag for the bike. The bag would cost more than the frame.