I have a rigid 29er/touring frame I'm building up for bike-packing and touring. (The picture is old– I'm having it repainted/powder-coated right now).
I'd like to set it up for dirt roads and country lanes, but I'm not sure I want to take it up the mountain trails– I worry too much about rocky terrain.
I usually run 700×30 tires when I've used it for commuting, but I've got the clearance for 50mm.
I'd love some perspective on how rough of terrain I could go with a rigid frame, loaded with tent and sleeping bag, etc.
I'd also love some advice on trails in the area around point of the mountain. Anyone willing to share KLM or GPX files that detail routes you've traveled?
by elkym