Hi all, I know basically nothing about bikes. I live in Chicago and use the bike share bikes to commute to work year round.

I am looking for a bike to start some short touring trips around the midwest on weekends. I am a former thru-hiker so I have ultralight camping equipment and i would like to go on 100-200 mile trips overnight around Illinois/Wisconsin carrying 10-20 pounds. I am pretty frugal so not planning to spend much money unless I can be convinced that it's worth it.

I have a Specialized Allez from around 2000 at my parents house in Maine that I could have shipped out (would cost about $50?). I used it all through high school and it is in decent shape but has always been a bit too large for me so is kind of uncomfortable.

I also found a 70s single speed Jeunet Franche-Comte bike here for $125. It has been fixed up (new tires, brake pads, cleaned insides etc) and is in OK shape (some paint chipping) but is more comfortable/upright than the allez. The downside is steel rim wheels.

I don't plan to live in Chicago forever, so I would possibly end up selling either bike when I move in a couple years anyway.

What is the best option here?