Beginner here. Thinking about building a budget touring bike that is capable for a trip from Seattle to Anchorage. Things I think I will need:
-Wide tire clearance
-Mount for rack and fender
-Gear range
-cantilever brakes mount? Do tourer need this?
Any suggestion for a steel/TI frame and or componentry is appreciated. I would like to stay under 1k. I have looked at LHT, BD windsor and TREK 520, didn't really like any of them.
Would my '84 miyata 710 suffice as a good base to work off? It has 5-speed/downtube shifting, 27 inch wheels. I put 1'1/8 inch tire on it (original was 1'), As it is however, there is barely any clearance for fenders by my reckoning. There are braze mount for the rack and fenders though.
