Touring Bike Advice

Hi all,

Looking for some advice. I'm thinking of trying to spend some time cycling around the country once lockdown is lifted and I'd love any recommendations for bikes as I really don't know my stuff. I basically want something that is able to be loaded up with a bit of weight (panniers/tent/sleeping bag etc), but is still reasonably light and fast. Something that I can do a good amount of miles in the day, in relative comfort, but won't pack in after a week of hard riding.

I've been recommended a few options - Genesis Tour De Fer 30 (although it seems a bit heavy), Genesis Equilibrium, and then various Surly (Long Haul Trucker etc.), Kona and Dawes models.

I think ideally I would buy something second hand in good condition just to save a bit of cash, but I am not averse to buying new. I was hoping to spend about £1000, but could stretch to £1500 if it was going to be worth it.

Any advice or ebay bargains would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks so much!

There are a few threads on here which cover this:

https://www.lfgss.com/microcosms/512/

My 2c - Also consider something like a Surly Bridge Club. Yes it's slower but you'll go down paths and tracks which would be very uncomfortable at best on a fully-loaded road tourer. If you've got time to properly explore then this adds to your options on the hoof. There was an unmarked used one on eBay recently for £900ono. It seems to have gone but even new these are inside your upper price range.

Thanks so much for the advice - I will keep an eye out on ebay!

Hello, if you want to put your toe into the water or your foot on the touring pedal then this might be on interest.
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/346360/#comment15233150

So many options...

But I like the look of this one myself..

https://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/2778210/