Originally Posted by
jkcrow12
hey all,
new to touring, and to all-city. I love the fit of the space horse, but want to use it for long-distance, loaded touring. What are your thoughts on:
- How well suited is the frame for bearing loads of 30-50lbs?
- Have any of you tried adding a 3rd chainring (granny gear)? Do the components support doing that?
Appreciate your help!
I use a canti version of the SH for gravel, and loaded touring. It does a fine job, and I enjoy it for both purposes. I did not however attempt to do this with a stock build. The gearing for the complete bike is really more for someone CC touring with little "stuff" to transport, not sure why AC has it specc'd that way, but listed as a touring bike. I bought it as a frame/fork, and built it up with a Sugino triple 46-36-26 and 9 speed cassette 11/32, bar end shifters. It hauls my gear nicely, and rides well with a front load.