I'm also after something geared which can be used for light touring (2 small rear panniers, saddle/ bar bag). The Salsa Casseroll triple is my perfect bike but no one has a 2009 model in my size and I really don't think it's worth £1500 for the '10. Any ideas for a similarly-spec'd bike (105 double or triple, ideally steel but open-minded, room for full guards, rack eyes, but not a full-on tourer)? Can spend around a grand also.
I'm also after something geared which can be used for light touring (2 small rear panniers, saddle/ bar bag). The Salsa Casseroll triple is my perfect bike but no one has a 2009 model in my size and I really don't think it's worth £1500 for the '10. Any ideas for a similarly-spec'd bike (105 double or triple, ideally steel but open-minded, room for full guards, rack eyes, but not a full-on tourer)? Can spend around a grand also.