Originally Posted by
erbfarm
I picked up a 1993 Rockhopper Expert on my local CL for $75. Bike is in great shape, came w/ a suntour Microdrive crank on it (yep, a 20t ring up from). All I did for mods was swap out the back wheel for one w/ a 34t cassette on it and put on some trekking bars. I ride it fully loaded included a low rider front rack. It will meet all my touring needs for years to come I'm sure.
Best workable option, IMO.