Touring
Designed to comfortably carry a rider and cargo over long distances on primarily paved surfaces.
Typical attributes include:
- Upright riding position relative to performance road bikes
- Mounting points for fenders and racks for panniers
- Long chainstays for weight distribution, and for providing clearance between panniers and the rider's heels
- Higher trail than traditional road bikes for loaded stability
- Mounting points for fenders, kickstand, and racks for panniers
- 26" wheels are often used for strength and ease of procurement, typically 38-50mm wide
- Often steel-framed for ease of repair