No one carries the DogBoy
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Upper Midwest USA
Posts: 2,320
Bikes: Roubaix Expert Di2, Jamis Renegade, Surly Disc Trucker, Cervelo P2, CoMotion Tandem
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I have an 05 JTS that I use for touring, but not full on self supported touring. The 05 didn't have any carbon bits. That said, its been a great ride, but I've made some modfications:
New saddle
New stem
New cranks (triple)
New bottom bracket
New RD
New cassette
New levers (I went Campy)
New wheels (sturdier is better)
Rack
Fenders
Lights
Tires.
If you're adding that up in your head you will see that you are better off financially going with a touring specific bike. Don't get me wrong, I love my bike, but I paid a lot of money getting it to be "just right." I think I could have had "just right" for a lot less if I'd started with a different base.