I guess I should preface my earlier statment by saying I only ride about 2k miles a year. My dad who rides cross country twice a year (once east-west, once north-south) thinks people doing long distance rides should ride at least 32h 3x. He probably puts on 10k a year,.... if not more.

I think the OP need to consider mileage, weight, road conditions, and riding style prior to determining what setup is best for him. JMO