Originally Posted by
Abu Mahendra
look at the gearing too. this is important for touring. Generally you want to be able to spin rather than mash up hills to conserve your legs...
Sorry to be ignorant about this, but what specifically should I look at? I'll post the info here. I could always see if I could replace the gearing if necessary. I toured on the D8 and was happy with the hills in Malaysia and Taiwan, so if they're the same then no worries.