Best setup for lightweight cycle touring with Ti road bike Should I use rack or trailer? Touring would be B & B normally, but might involve some minimal-gear camping (no cooking) occasionally. If a rack

Best setup for lightweight cycle touring with Ti road bike Should I use rack or trailer? Touring would be B & B normally, but might involve some minimal-gear camping (no cooking) occasionally. If a rack - what type is best? - there are no braze-ons for a rack, but the Ti frame should carry weight OK and the wheels are strong alloy with steel spokes. Would heel clearance be an issue? If a trailer - is there a danger of cars pulling across behind and hitting the trailer? I also worry about jack-knifing on steep downhills, and being tempted to take more weight than the (Ultegra) brakes can stop. Thanks. PS I'm pretty light myself - about 65kg

For B&B touring on a road bike, large seat bag works nicely. The weight is higher on the bike than with rear rack and panniers, but it solves clearance issues. Carradice of Nelson makes some nice ones.

Brake power on a road bike is mostly limited by weight distribution. You will lift the rear wheel before locking the front wheel or running out of braking power, so adding weight to the back is no problem.