I've toured with traditional touring bikes for many years, compiling many thousands
of miles as I visited places all along the west on North America. Even though my age
is catching up to me, as well as arthritis, I would still like to do some more. My problem
now is in swinging my leg up high enough to easily clear my seat, both in getting on, and
in getting off my bike. Has anyone toured with a step through frame? Would they stand up
to the rigors of touring fully loaded?