Originally Posted by
bentstrider83
...looking at putting together a touring rig for some regional, 50-100 mile, strict pedal power trips...
... heavy duty wheels for my own girth(yeah, I'm a bit of chunk)...
how much gear do you intend to take along?
if not too much, put it all in front panniers. no heal strike issues.
if more, load into a single-wheel trailer with NO panniers. less weight on the rear wheel.
or go modified....."tour-packing?".......front bags and front platform rack, triangle frame bag, and saddle bag with no rear rack.