Rob Byrne sent me this comprehensive weight comparison between using an Xtracycle, rack+panniers & Bob Ibex trailer for touring. He and his wife are planning on hitting the road for a few years of expedition style touring. Interestingly the Xtracycle was the lightest option of the ones Rob was considering for his tour. If you are interested in a Big Dummy add about 1kg or 2.2lbs to Rob's Xtracycle figures above.Since the loading options of the Xtracycle are quite versatile [you could carry your touring partner and their bike!] you get quite a lot of functionality by using one for a tour without any weight penalty.
Thanks Rob! I'll be looking forward to more informative posts as you continue to prepare for your exciting tour.
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I'm looking at doing a trans-american tour in the summer of 2010. Has anybody done a tour of that magnitude using an Xtracycle? Is it impractical and should I just stick to panniers?
Thanks,
Oliver
Hi Oliver,
You can contact Shane:
http://tinyurl.com/69vz33
He did a really long 10,000miels+ tour with his LHT+Xtracycle.
There are pros and cons to a regular touring bike vs. an Xtracycle rig, but I think the Xtra is totally practical and can be a very fun bike to ride.
I'm doing the TransAm this coming summer (2010) and plan to use my LHT with panniers and not my Big Dummy. Whatever that's worth...
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