Is there a mountain bike frame which is too light?

[zzxxyy]

I have an old titanium mountain bike which is very light and designed for racing. I want to use it for bike packing. Would it be too "fragile"? I reckon it is used for mtb so should be fine..... Am I right?

Thanks!
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[caseygreene]

I think your right. Thats exactly what i use 

[zzxxyy]

nice! is that a GT Xizang?

[AZTtripper]

Yeah that GT looks sweet.

It's a risk only you can decide if it's worth it.

I cracked my Gunner frame I do think it was just too light for the type of riding, along with the weight, I was using it for.

[zzxxyy]

Yeah that GT looks sweet.

It's a risk only you can decide if it's worth it.

I cracked my Gunner frame I do think it was just too light for the type of riding, along with the weight, I was using it for.

That is very interesting - what weight were you carrying if I may ask? I always thought that a Waterford Gunnar would be great for this purpose in particular the Rock Hound. Thanks!

[AZTtripper]

That is very interesting - what weight were you carrying if I may ask? I always thought that a Waterford Gunnar would be great for this purpose in particular the Rock Hound. Thanks!

Not that much weight really just a Pro Light pad on the bars and my Sleeping kit in the seat bag.

I think it was more the combo of the extra weight and that the trails around here are very stair stepped.

I also tore the read D hanger off with a big stick that got into the spokes. Had it welded back on. But it tore off so easy and with it not be just replaceable kinda a pain. Not that I didn't like the bike mind you it's a great ride. Maybe a Rock Tour they will make a 29 version.

[zzxxyy]

thanks. that actually makes alot of sense. but i guess its probably more luck than anything else - a stick at the right time/place would break the rear d hanger easily. and the terrain definitely is a huge factor.

Btw - on a couple of threads I see nothing more than CX bikes going on extended tours as well.

cheers

[AZTtripper]

Yeah the read D hanger was a fluke for sure.

I should think that any standard XC bike would do. Going to the ultra light race frame is pushing it a bit tho.