Old 05-16-07 | 07:03 AM
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maxine
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Bikes: Airborne Carpe Diem; Trek 520

About 5 years ago I had an OCR3, which is essentially your bike, but with cheaper components. I suspect it might be a bit of a challenge to set up for comfortable self-supported loaded touring.

Someone has already mentioned a trailer -- I don't think you have any option *but* that for hauling stuff. As I recall, there aren't any braze-ons to mount racks (well, maybe in the back? Or, I suppose you could try those clamp-on racks, but that's probably a bad idea with a carbon fork.) And the chainstays are short.

The triple is a good thing; I don't remember what it came with, but you should probably install the lowest-geared cassette that will fit in the back.

Tires might be problematic. The frame might not have clearance for anything bigger than 25c (maybe 28?)

Of course, I haven't looked at the OCR2/3 lately, maybe it's been redesigned.

Good luck, and have fun!
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