Originally Posted by sophisticado
Thanks for the replies, guys.
The Litespeed looks great but I would like something with rack mounts on the forks for front panniers. Also, I would like to avoid the hefty price tag with Ti (I already have a Merlin) and flash (I plan to go to eastern Europe.) Are there any good cross bikes sturdy enough for touring that are worth a glance?
It's not a cross bike and has been discontinued for 2006, but if you can find one (saw one on ebay yesterday for like $1100 US) you might consider a Fuji World.
http://www.fujibikes.com/2005/bikes.asp?id=23 I use mine for touring, commuting and running with the roadies. Jamis Aurora is also a good choice.
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