I'm getting a yen to do some more loaded touring, which I've not done in years. I let my old touring bike get away when my now-ex and I got a tandem for touring. I've been browsing E-bay and rec.bicycles.marketplace for something in my size, but not finding the right thing in the used market. So, I might get a new bike. I'm not sure how often I'll ride it, so I was going to see if I could build up something without spending an arm and a leg. The Soma Doublecross isn't too pricey and might do the job, but I'd like a dedicated tourer with rack and fender eyelets. I'm not sure a 'cross frame is the right thing. Anybody got one of these and care to comment?
Kathy
Kathy