Generic: You dont have to ride the Bike exactly like it comes out of the Box,
in fact a decent Bike shop will make a lot of component parts changes at Point Of sale , before you take It Home.

If You are going on a Tour on your Bicycle, by (fuzzy logic) definition its a Touring Bike.
Supported (Vs Self Supported) the requirements are even looser , they carry your stuff

LBS here sells a different brand , Specialized seller is in another town.. why not test ride the bikes in person?

Modest Pace of 10 Mph for 6 hours gets you 60 miles down the road ..

Trek's 'Cross Rip's and New 720 is aluminum 520 is steel Disc model Made this Year ..