Which "vintage" touring bike would you look for?
I've been thinking about adding a touring bike to my "stable" although that sounds pretentious for a newb with two usable bikes (road and mountain).
I almost bought the REI Novara which was on sale for $600.00, but decided since there's no rush I'd spend more time investigating.
My inclination is to shop for a vintage sport-tourer (if that's the correct terminology). I don't anticipate doing any super-long, really loaded trips any time soon. I really like the idea of finding or doing a resto-mod on a distinctive frame--maybe adding modern components.
So far, the Schwinn Voyageur SP's from about '85-'87 have appealed to me, but mostly because I've seen some really nice builds using that frame.
Other candidates: Cannondale ST.
So I'm looking for ideas on what to keep any eye open for---and why. Obviously, no right or wrong choices or suggestions.
TIA.
STP