Hello everybody,

I'm new here So please be gentle

I'm considering between 2 touring bike models.
1. CINELLI Hobootleg 2017
2. TREK 520 Disc 2016

Those the only two i'm looking due possibility of shipping to my state.
No meter what I will choose I will be happy to upgrade my custom specialized allez that served me over Europe last summer in lot of pain carry 30kg on it over the Alpes .
Both Bike take's of me invest of 1000-1200 euro totally, so no issue on that, just to say that the CINELLI coming with TUBUS Rear and Front Carriers, Rear and Front Fenders and the TREK is naked with only rear rack.

My concern is about the visual, I more like how the CINELLI frame look like, so this is for now my choice,
But I need your thoughts about the component of each one and for the long term uses.
I get used to sti shifters on my commuting bike, Why those touring bike used friction shifting? more durable?

Also I'm not sure that Disc brakes will be the best for ultra remote place touring, What do you think?

Thanks for your help, travelers

Elad