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Old 07-28-08, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by nun
I include "ultralight touring" as a separate category only because so many tourists default to the heavier style of touring because it's the norm. Many times people have commented to me that I'm not carrying enough to be comfortable because I don't have 4 panniers etc, just a handlebar bag, a saddlebag and a tent strapped under my saddle. Then they pick up my bike, they are amazed that they can actually pick up my loaded bike.
I am definitely not knocking ultralight. It is a joy to ride a very lightly loaded bike and I can't imagine how folks who carry much over what I do manage. I just don't really see it as a full separate category.

Looking at your list It looks like a pretty normal list other than being very vigilant to pick light weight stuff, what is the total weight including bags?
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