Figure that it's going to be impossible to get yourself a perfect touring bike straight out of the shop - you're going to do lots of customization (personalization?) to it to get it to the point where it's going to be an excellent long distance ride.
Follow the advice of others and find a frame that feels good to you. Some immediate changes (like gearing) are going to be obvious from the reports, and can be arranged before delivery. Other changes are going to come in time, as you get used to the bike.
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Syke
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