Originally Posted by
stokell
To add to the budget touring bike debate:
Basically many of these 20-30 year old bikes are similar to a touring bike, except a little less relaxed geometry.
Don't be put off touring because someone says you don't have the right bike. If your bike can take 2 panniers and 2 water bottles, just do it!
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i am a newb to touring, i just got back from a 150m tour with my 2 friends.
it was all our firsts time. i took my Schwinn Madison and climbed up from half moon bay to merill at uc santa cruz then to big sur. i did it all on a fixed gear and a lot of ambition.
this thread has helped me a lot im going to post a thread about my experience when i upload some pics.
thank you for all the advice