wade writes:
I am curious what others think about a good all-round bicycle for
touring.
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If I decide to get a replacement, I'm wondering what is currently
available and what I should be looking for?
Well, if you like that bike I'd say keep it! However, if I was
looking for a loaded touring bike, I'd look at the Bruce Gordon BLT.
I don't think there's a better deal in "real" touring bikes.
http://www.bgcycles.com/blt.html
And if you wanted to spend money, then a Bruce Gordon custom...
Another good alternatve might be the Rivendell Atlantis:
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/htm...tisframes.html