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Old 07-14-09 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
My brevet bike is a tank.

62cm Surly Cross Check with full fenders, SON hub, front rack and bag, Brooks saddle. If it's heavy, I've probably got it on my bike. Just checked it on my bathroom scale, and it's 33 pounds without water, and the front bag is empty.
Meh. I regularly ride a 40-lb. Schwinn Varsity and 50-lb. Raleigh DL-1 on longish rides (40 miles or so).

Not touring distances, but still....
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