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09-12-10, 01:09 PM

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New 2011 Touring Bikes

Marin Four Corners
https://www.marinbikes.com/2011/bike_...serialnum=1855

09-12-10, 01:44 PM

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Looks nice: It's cheaper than the LHT and comparable spec wise. With the added benefit of being able to run disc brakes, it looks like a very nice alternative.

09-12-10, 06:17 PM

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Looks more like a light tourer. Short chain stays and short head tube.

09-13-10, 05:00 AM

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Looks pretty good to me.The price is not that great tho.With a BoB Yak it could do good.

09-13-10, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by zeppinger

Looks more like a light tourer. Short chain stays and short head tube.

Seriously, sometimes I wonder if people that design "touring" models have ever ridden or looked at an actual touring frame. Methinks they just throw some eyelets at a bike.