Hmm Poots that changes everything if you want to put racks on it.
Road bike for battling hills, touring bike / hybrid (sorry) for racks and touring.
I tried to find a bike to do both around this price and couldn't really find anything.
You might want to decide on the balance. Like if you won't be touring that much then could you do it bike-packing. Or if you're touring more then find a sporty hybrid?
I ended up wIth a bike for each occasion. ;)
Hmm Poots that changes everything if you want to put racks on it.
Road bike for battling hills, touring bike / hybrid (sorry) for racks and touring.
I tried to find a bike to do both around this price and couldn't really find anything.
You might want to decide on the balance. Like if you won't be touring that much then could you do it bike-packing. Or if you're touring more then find a sporty hybrid?
I ended up wIth a bike for each occasion. ;)