Originally Posted by antmuzic

Not much experience as a rando, but I've ridden my current bike enough to have some idea what bothers me on the longer rides. 200K is a long time to think!

You may want to keep an eye out for used bikes in your area before sinking too much money in your rando dream bike. Bikes are very personal, and I guarantee that no matter which bike you start with, you'll find something that bothers you over the course of a brevet.

I do think you're going to want to go into it with a drop bar road bike, however instead of the comfort/hybrid that you're on now.

Good luck!