Originally Posted by
Feaduin
That looks like a nice ride... but is it just me or does a steel "long distance" frame without fittings for a pannier rack seem kinda useless. I only run with a rack on my bike during multi-day trips, but being forced to use a trailer for these applications is a big turn off.
The bike is not intended for loaded touring, but for long day rides like centuries and supported multi-day tours. No need to carry much on the bike for that kind of riding.