Originally Posted by
TBatty
Thechamp suggested "at least consider the Long Haul Trucker. A cross race only lasts an hour... "
I have also toyed with the idea of the purpose built touring bikes, including the LHT. Thechamp, you are from my area, who in the Portland area carries them?
Haven't shopped Portland for LHTs, but if you're coming down to Salem, Santiam Bicycles on Commercial and Center has them, and at least one guy in there is knowledgeable about that frame.