missliz - thanks for the clarification ... at this point I'm still comfortable on my M60 (although slower than most LOL) ... and I do realize that some sellers will say just about anything to make the sale!

irulan - thanks for the link on the Missoula bikers missliz spoke of! Wow - 70 pounds of bike & gear!! I am amazed that they actually made it when some days they didn't get to the next camp and so had no food!!