27lb bike, 28lb gear, 5lb water, ~5lb food, 170lb rider = 235lbs. This is for extended 3 season self-sufficient touring on roads in the US.
All my gear and food is on the rear rack. My wheels have 32 1.9/1.7 DB spokes laced to Mavic Open Pros. My rear tire is a 32mm Panaracer Ribmo.
