Originally posted by Bbmoozer
Hello...if I wanted to throw panniers on a cross bike...is that OK? I've read these bikes are great for just about everything..road, off road, and more speed than a touring (lighter) but I want a versatile bike with some speed (for long rides).
Most of those I've seen don't have rack mounting eyelets but some do. Mounting a rack without eyelets is sometimes possible but it won't be as secure/able to carry as much weight.
Other than that cross bikes look a good all-rounder.