I have actually looked at the Touring forum quite a bit and love it. The nature of the bicycle being regarded as a C&V led me to ask here first, with people working on old bicycles. (I wondered if I asked this in the Touring forum if they would send me here!)

Your points regarding frame geometry and gearing are well-taken. I have wondered about these things; thanks for the knowledge. I appreciate it. Someday I will hopefully get to tour on this bike.