Best cheap touring bike frame?
I'd like to build a touring bike, but I'm on a bit of a budget. The Nashbar aluminum touring bike frame looks nice: it supports both 130 and 135mm rear wheels, is immune to rust, has several positive reviews on Nashbar (though I have a sneaky suspicion they trim off the negative reviews), and is extremely cheap - $120 during their frequent 20% off sales. I've already got a fork (Nashbar CF cyclocross fork - I wanted a front disc so I can stop in the rain, and I figured I'd spend the extra $65 for better ride quality and less rust), so I don't really need one of those. Should I buy it? Or would I be better off with something used?
NOTE:
Anyone saying "Long Haul Trucker" will immediately be tracked down and given the benefit of a LART. I don't have $400 to spend on a frame. If someone wants to sell me a used LHT frame sized 57-60CM, then I'll consider it.
Last edited by Spasticteapot; 06-13-09 at 01:17 PM.