Originally Posted by
Ranger Dan
I think the Trek 720, which someone else also mentioned, is a reasonable touring bike. I got mine in 1983 and still enjoy riding it.
+1 I just bought one for $240, and am in the process of getting it ready for the coming touring season. I already had a couple older road frames, but they do not allow the tire size I want to run--700/32, with fenders. The 720 does, and has two mounts on rear for rack/fender, with mid-fork mount on front. No pics yet, but soon.