Originally Posted by
dag1369
I plan on riding in group rides every weekend and I also want to use this on my multi-day rides. What is the main difference between a road bike and a touring bike? I thought they were essentially the same; just stronger frame. I also plan on riding some of the charity rides every now and then. I have been on long trips on my MTB but that stuff is for the birds. I need a road bike so I can keep up with others during my group rides.
I will also be crossing America unassisted.
It's going to be a compromise. Either a great touring bike or a great group ride bike or a little of neither. My old Aurora has been on quite a few group rides. I did run it with a different set of wheels and 23mm tires for those rides though. I could keep up but that had more to do with the engine than the bike.