Originally Posted by
nlerner
I'm not sure the Polyvalent would be the ideal touring rig as it has a long top tube relative to the seat tube to accommodate upright/swept-back handlebars. It's marketed as more of a city bike/ commuter.
Agree with the characterization of a city bike/commuter (plus trail bike), but... here is how it is marketed (from the
VO website - frames section, cut and paste) :
Velo Orange frames are inspired by the famous French constructeur bicycles of the 1950s, 60, and 70s. This period saw the rise of a small group of highly skilled builders, the constructeurs, who developed superbly refined bicycles, probably the best ever made. They built not only frames, but hand made racks, and stems and brakes, and even crank sets designed to work together perfectly. They also perfected low-trail geometry which was designed not for racing, but to handle perfectly and provide a relaxed and comfortable ride even after 12 hours in the saddle.