Touring bikes have enjoyed a resurgence of late.
6. BILENKY
5. SEVEN CYCLES EXPAT SL // An "all-weather"
bike, the Expat has a more "upright
geometry," which is good for keeping
wheels down and locked to the road,
even in icy and wet conditions. Seven
emphasizes the importance of tubing
in a bike's handling and comfort.
Tubesets are hand selected for stiffness,
compliance, and responsiveness. $6,000.
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DELUXE TOURLITE
// Considered a
"light" bike by
touring standards,
the weekend rider
will appreciate
attention to the
small details,
including custom
pedals for a specifc
foot size. $3,500.