Originally Posted by JLL
Hey Tom, thanx for your response about the Randonee chainstay. Do you mind me asking how tall and how big your feet are? Like I said I am 6'0" with 11 feet. I didn't quite know if maybe going with regular shoes and cages versus clips would also affect anything?
When I used my Trek MTB with 16.9" chainstays I already ran into a slight problem, so I am a bit concerned.
You also mention the Janndd expedition rack, does this provide unusual weight distribution to the bike or anything like that?
dbuzi - thanx, for now I am thinking since I don't know much about touring components I should probably go bang-for-buck, save some cash, so then I can get some upgrades for that bike rather than invest in more expensive custom parts and realize I want something else. Then maybe in a year or two, cannabilize off my upgrades and invest in a frame.
I'm 6'0' also and ride with size 45/46 Shimano SPD sandals. My panniers are older mid-size REI panniers- maybe 2000 ci for the pair. I have not noticed any handling problems, but I have only used it for 4 - 7 day tours. I have never gone on expedition type trips.