Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
What, exactly, do you mean by "touring"?
Retro's question is a very salient one: Why do you want to build a touring bike if your not going to equip it like one? If we knew a liitle more about the intended use of your new build, we could be a little more specific about addressing your concern.
I'll tell you one thing - if you put a "touring" load on a road bike with a normal (racing) geometry, you'll be in for a very exciting ride!