George

Rocky Mountain Sherpa, Randonee, LHT, Ive been looking at these 3 bikes and being 67 years old I was wondering which one would be the easiest on my back, or give me the most upright position. The only one that I had a chance to ride was the Randonee, but most of the bike shops don't carry touring bikes and I can't get a chance to ride them. I'm thinking that the Sherpa would be the most relaxed looking at the top tube, but I don't know for sure. Right now I have a Jamis Coda Elite and it's a very nice bike, but I always have it in my mind there may be something better. The Coda I have is an 2005 model and the top tube is almost level ( 1/2 rise) and I don't have to much of a problem with that, but I have a riser with spacers in it and that brings the trekking bars up about 2" over the saddle. Anyhow I'm looking at getting a true touring road bike and I need a little help. I'm also thinking I may just be better off with what I have, I don't know. Thanks for any replys, George