I hope I am posting to the right subset of the forum so here goes...
I am finishing up building a SOMA Saga for both on and off road camping/touring. The frame size uses 26" wheels so the choices are endless. As this is my first "touring" bike I have come to the conclusion that hmmmm maybe 2 sets will be better then one. I am located in Republic of Portland in Oregon. This place is so weird we were kicked out of the US. But to return to the thread. Being carless I will be doing some road riding to arrive at trail heads before I do any off road camping. The road tire I found is the Continental Town and Country which looks to be promising and doesn't carry the weight penalty of the Schwables. However, for offroad there is still a question. The wheels I am using still had some 2.1 WTB Veloraptors and there is, in the rear lotsa room. Front is a squeeze to remove the wheel and with these tires fenders will not fit. So my thoughts wander to 1.9s. I am looking for :
Decent wear on the road
Good rolling on road
It is drying up sometine here so I am trying to avoid mud
I will be hauling a gear set of around 20 lbs.
I ride in comfort and not speed
Singletracks Yes
Fireroads Yes
Paved roads Yes
Suggestions??
I spied the Maxxis Larson TT but MBR reviews were not bad but hovering on Worthless.
Spring is here flowers are out and I am contemplating how to wrap drop bars with tape and bar cons. Life is good.
Thanks for any help...
Robert