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Old 11-04-06, 10:14 AM
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arctos
40 yrs bike touring
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Santa Barbara,CA.
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Bikes: Bruce Gordon Ti Rock N Road [1989], Fat Chance Mountain Tandem [1988], Velo Orange Neutrino (2020)

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21% for me using The Matchka Formula:

Bike,racks,panniers: 30#

Equipment,water,food: 20#

On my first tour many decades ago I vividly remember stopping at the first post office to mail back 20# of excess gear and clothing after climbing the first pass. My bike had become an unstable noodle while climbing and descending with that load back then. The grades grew steeper on the rest of the trip but all were rideable with a feeling of stability and control whether going up or down.

One benefit to carrying less is reduced chance of wheel problems. Most recently I have not had to retrue or replace the wheels I used on the Divide Ride on this all rigid cross bike carrying me the Clydesdale as well.

Less IS More in my experience. Now If I could only apply this idea to me!
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