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Bikes: Gunnar Crosshairs, Giant Trance, Felt Breed, Marin SS MTB, Felt Pyre BMX bike, oldschool GT trials bike
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As much as I love steel bikes for touring you will be just fine, the only time I don't think I would want aluminum would be a massive year long tour in remote countries. Chances are if your frame fails (I am about 99.99999% sure it wont) you likely have a lifetime warranty on it through Trek.