Originally Posted by
ChiapasFixed
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Although as Ron points out this comes with a weight penalty and the entire range may not be used often.
Still I think I may try it in one of our bikes (have been tasked with building up 4 touring folders for the family!)
You may wish to consider building the four bikes identically or quite similarly so the spare parts that you will carry on tour are interchangeable among them, thereby reducing the number, weight and bulk of the spare parts.
How would I play it? Four chromoly 20" (406) bi-folders with fattish tires; a 1x derailer transmission; wheels with no fewer than 28, 2x spokes; and Shimano hydraulics no lower than Deore with 180mm rotors front & back. All four bikes nearly identical save for individual fitment at the saddle, handlepost, grips and handlebar. KISS.