(Lobo Tommy) wrote in message om...
In general, I am thinking a lot of purchasing a Bianchi SASS for
riding in parks and bike trails in excess of 5 miles for fitness. I
am having second thoughts because I am uncertain whether or not I can
carry stuff on it like water, tire patch kit, pump, food, cell phone,
tools, etc... I'm not talking frivilous stuff here - basically
necessities that any beginners faq would recommend bringing along.

So it got me thinking - how difficult would it be to take a Trek 520
or Breezer or any other touring bike and make it a single speed?
This to me would be the best of both worlds. I have ton a ton of
research but am still a newb. I've looked at custom bicycle solutions
but their seems to be a 3:1 ratio of single speed mountain bikes to
street bikes - and nothing for touring. And that's what I need for
plus a slightly meatier tire.

The commute/touring bicycle would likely be more comfortable on the
long haul.

Any ideas or help would be appreciated!

See http://commutebike.com

Forget about a touring bicycle, since you're the only person in the
world that wants a single speed touring bicycle the manufacturers
don't make them!

There are several internal rear hub bicycles that you could convert to
single speed with a new rear wheel with a single cog. There are custom
single speed bicycles for $400 that perfectly match what you are
looking for. But you're looking more and more like a troll, so I think
this is the last post for me on this subject.