Hi, I ride a Llama. I run albatross bars with barends and mtb brake levers cork wrap and grips. I also run the Flyer saddle.I like them but have never packed them. You also have to run a longer stem with the albatross. I'd suggest a 11-34 cassette. I went with a 11-32 8 speed and I wish I'd gotten the 11-34 9 speed, but I like really low gears. I'm even thinking of an intermediate crank set 26-36-48 just to pack the midrange gears where I spend most of my time. I'm sure you'll love it regardless.
My tour this year is up in your neck of the woods. 1000 mile loop. Nakusp-Kamloops-Jasper-Radium-Creston-Kaslo-Nakusp. That's why I like low gears!
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