What is the best entry-level touring bike?

Question

I'm looking for a touring bicycle to do the transamerica ride with and have a budget of approx £500, i've found a couple by makes such as Dawes but was wondering if anyone had bikes that they would particularly recommend?

Answer 1

Not sure of the coversion factor, but I agree that you should consider the Surly LHT.....its made right and sells for about 900 USD.

Answer 2

I have a Surly Long Haul Trucker, and I swear by this beast. I have done about 10,000 miles of loaded touring with this bike with as much as 70 lb loaded on it. See my review at

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/reviews/b...

Answer 3

Try looking at the Edinburgh bicycle,com site and look at the Revolution country Traveller. For about £400 you get a good bike with lots of accessories. www.edinburghbicycle.com