touring bike vs road bike

Touring bikes are built for loaded long-distance riding — steel frames, relaxed geometry, mounts for racks/fenders, wider tires (32-45mm), and lower gearing. Road bikes are built for speed — lighter materials, aggressive geometry, narrower tires (25-32mm), no rack mounts. Below, we compare the two for fit, use, and price. Bicycle touring has become super popular … Read more