For a while now ive been looking for a relativly cheap mtb bike (300-400) to commute on . I was thinking maybe a trek 3900 or specialized hardrock and then throwing some slicks and fenders on. My goal is too enventually take this bike on some tours. After looking around, I stumbeled upon the Kona Smoke
http://www.konaworld.com/2k4bikes/2k.../2k5_smoke.cfm
The bike is 350, comes with fenders 1.5 slicks and is a Cromoly Butted Frame, with a rigid fork. My question to you guys is, do you think this bike will hold up for what I wanna do with it (The touring part mainly), and do u think this is a practical solution, or am I just kidding myself?
(I currently us an Allez triple for road riding, So im not new to biking. While I love the like for road riding, I wouldent trust the wheels or frame for long tours)