Okay, so I am starting to get a bit more into touring. I am most familiar with standard Road Riding, commuting and such. So I need something that can carry a load, and that I will be on for several days at a time. I have several frames laying around, and I am just not sure which one would be the most appropriate. Or, maybe I should just buy a new frame. The main one I am thinking is a Raleigh Marathon. It's an older 80's bike, steel. It's the closest to fitting me properly, and might be just a touch larger that I would prefer. The other is a Panasonic AL 9000 frame. It's aluminum. It's a few cm smaller than I would think is ideal. That was another question. Should a touring frame, fit the same as one used for road racing. Neither of the frames are set up for cantilever brakes, which I know is the most common for touring. I was looking at a Nashbar frame that is on sale right now, but just don't want to buy anything, if what I have is just as good. I have tons of components, and have picked out which ones I want yet, so right now I just need to know about the frame. What are your thoughts? Any suggestions?