Originally Posted by
Korina
So this happened. I really should stop looking at CraigsList. An '84(?) Stumpy, all original parts, including the Jim Blackburn rear rack. Brakes need work, a touch of surface rust here and there, otherwise it just needs a cleaning and tuneup. Under that hideous gel seat cover is the original Avocet leather saddle in excellent condition. Unfortunately the seller measured it wrong, so it's a bit small for my husband, but he's going to try to make it work; worst case, we'll clean it up and sell it for a tidy profit.

Stick narrow slick tires on that and dropbar with either Brifters or Ergo levers and you'd have a fantastic touring bike. I had a Bianchi MTB with very similar geometry and mounted an extra water bottle cage and 750ml (3 cups) water bottle BEHIND the seat tube. I used that bike a lot to tour on dirt roads.
Cheers