Originally Posted by
MUDDY88YJ
I am 140 pounds and am wondering about the 28 spoke wheels. Also curious as to why only a double crank. And wondering about people's opinion on aluminum touring frames. If there was a bike on the market that addressed thoes issues that would be great to know about
Nothing wrong with aluminum frames. The robust racks imply heavy load carrying capability but the wheels do not. Nothing wrong with a double crank if the gear range meets your needs. At 140 lbs you can ride lighter bikes than those built for 300lbs of rider and gear. I wouldn't look for a touring bike according to what's the latest mashup of attributes but what rides well for your handling preferences, road and load.
do you need a fat tire capability?