Suggestions for a Touring Bike

I am planning on getting a touring bike or a bike that can hold racks. I have always wanted a Long Haul Trucker, but would prefer to not have the same bike as half the city. Suggestions? I ride a 54 if anyone has one they are looking to get rid of

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Permalink Reply by Ash L. on April 23, 2012 at 2:31pm

I ride a Cross Check that I thought was plenty fast (compared to my commuter Raleigh cruisers) until I got left in the dust several times on Saturday's 3 Floyds ride. I still think it's a great light touring bike though if you plan to go at your own pace.

Permalink Reply by Comrade Cycles on April 23, 2012 at 2:33pm

Small, but very nice upgrades on the Trucker this year. I tour on a Cross Check because it's a more manuverable bike in the city with it's shorter wheel base.

Permalink Reply by Adam Z on April 23, 2012 at 2:36pm

My co-worker just got the new Cross Check which is available in a cool-looking robin egg's blue!  Nice bike!  And Ash, I'd like to see pictures of this infamous VO bike!

Permalink Reply by Duppie on April 23, 2012 at 2:37pm

That biting the dust had nothing to do with the cross check, believe me. I've done a brew pub ride on my LHT with envane and bit the dust a few times. That guy is faaaaast...

Ash L. said:

I ride a Cross Check that I thought was plenty fast (compared to my commuter Raleigh cruisers) until I got left in the dust several times on Saturday's 3 Floyds ride. I still think it's a great light touring bike though if you plan to go at your own pace.

Permalink Reply by Ash L. on April 23, 2012 at 3:04pm

This is the only photo I've got of the VO. We added a low profile Axiom rear rack. 

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g28/jesusisdelicious/VOrando1.jpg 

Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on April 23, 2012 at 3:18pm

Ah man...loving it. 

Rico is a lucky guy...for having that bike. lol.

And yes, half the world owns a LHT for the reasons mentioned. I've seen Tony's and Ilter has one, too. I think there were a few LHTs on the Madison ride. 

The only reason I'd want a touring frame over my current ride is for a slightly longer wheelbase (fender/chainstay clearance) and ability to put a tire wider than 23C on. 

Permalink Reply by Adam Z on April 23, 2012 at 3:50pm

That bike is Frank Sinatra classy.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on April 23, 2012 at 5:16pm

Great suggestions so far. I'll add the Bruce Gordon BLT, Soma Saga, Rivendell Sam Hillborn, Jamis Auroa Elite, Gunnar Grand Tour.

Vintage: Trek 720 and 520, Miyata 1000, Schwinn Voyager SP

Permalink Reply by Moc Artsy on April 23, 2012 at 5:35pm

Also: http://vanillabicycles.com/frames/randonee/2/. Only a three year wait if you want Sacha White to craft it for you personally.

Permalink Reply by Eduardo on April 23, 2012 at 6:47pm

I commute on a Bianchi Zurigo cross bike. Rode to Starved Rock last year.

Permalink Reply by ilter on April 24, 2012 at 1:14am

I noticed those Panasonics in Yellow Jersey too. They looked great. But they seem to come only in smaller sizes & longer people end up using tall stems & seat posts. Frame splits, it might be a travel version and maybe that is why they keep the frame small.

Andy Moss said:

For something a bit unique, two years ago I picked up a new Panasonic OSD7 touring frame from Yellow Jersey in Madison WI.

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Permalink Reply by ilter on April 24, 2012 at 1:17am

Haha, I was at the very back most of the time (except for when "beer power" kicked in :) ).  I blame our stiff Surly frames :p

John W. said:

Hey now, you were left by a Jamis Beatnik singlespeed too...when I sped up there to tell them to slow down.  

Ash L. said:

I ride a Cross Check that I thought was plenty fast (compared to my commuter Raleigh cruisers) until I got left in the dust several times on Saturday's 3 Floyds ride. I still think it's a great light touring bike though if you plan to go at your own pace.

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