Originally Posted by Elantr025

Hello,

I am a very healthy 48 year old in shape guy who has been saving up to purchase my
first steel bike. I currently ride a Jamis Ventura Race in 58cm frame and its an ok bike.
I am NOT a racer but love long casual rides in the country, charity ride and century rides
with freinds.

I am currently looking at the Bilenky Tourlite, Gunnar Sport or possibly a Co-Motion model
in the "sports touring" category. I am 5 11 170lbs and a very proportional individual. I would like to build the bike with custom wheels and the Shimano 105 components.

My goal is a bike that is super smooth and comfortable on long casual rides. I also want the ability to sometimes tide limestone packed trail-rails, so I plan on using
28m tires for this bike.

Any suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Michael