It depends on how much you tour. I have a sirrus. Trekking handlebars, rear rack/pannier, brooks saddle... I like it but it is still more for commuting. I may only tour a couple of weeks in a year. I havent had a tour bike to compare it with but I would like a slightly longer bike to use. Don't get me wrong, I got the Sirrus just for the reason you are asking and am very happy with it. But if I was getting serious about touring I would like a LHT.