Originally Posted by seeker333

That's a pretty good deal for $700. You can buy new a little cheaper but the gearing and wheels are less suitable for loaded touring. Better act fast to get this deal in your size before they are gone.

Gearing, components, and wheels look pretty good. Frame has all necessary touring fittings, even disc brake capable. Are the hubs disc capable too - Deore 525?

CS length = 430mm, not so great if you use large panniers or have large feet, or both. Heel-strike is an issue when you mount bags on the rear of a bike, which is why proper touring frames have long chainstays.

Probably the only better deal you'll find in a complete 700c bike is a used LHT or 520 with a motivated seller, which is hard to find this time of year.

Make sure you get the right size. People tend to buy too small, in no small part due to LBSs fitting them too small.