Touring with the Principia: Part One

Back when I decided to purchase the Principia, bicycle touring was the furthest thing on my mind. Today, the allure of a leisurely bicycle tour through a European country seems almost impossible to refuse.

Since the Principia is the finest bicycle in my inventory, it makes sense to perform a thought experiment (a.k.a. daydream) about the possibility of converting a lightweight, single-track hardtail mountain bike into a fully loaded tourer? Is that even possible?

Stay tuned...