Originally Posted by boicsac
I've just gotten into road biking and want to go cross country (portlandOR>portlandME). i dont know **** about road bikes, i used to race mountain bikes. what is the entry level range for touring bikes, how do they differ from performance road ones. whats a good weight for the bike, whats too heavy, where can i find old cheap models of bikes(LOW budget)...etc. basically anything you can throw at me to help
If you want to avoid some of the hassles, and expense, of upgrading and repairing old bikes, I'd suggest looking for a Fuji Touring. It's the least expensive touring bike that you can currently buy at around $900. It's not the best touring bike money can buy but it's a good value for the money