So daydreaming about possibilities next year once lockdown has eased and I'm hopefully recovered from what I reckon was a moderate dose of Covid, I'm thinking I'd like to see some places by bike, camping (Uk and Europe)
So n+1 get a road tourer I thought, but then I thought with the right bike it could replace my Solaris which I use for winter slop and towpath rides. I'm thinking something that is good on the road long distance, comfy but would be OK on bridleways too. Rack mounts front and rear for 'proper' touring and ability to take decent tyres for winter off road. Probably have 2 sets of wheels.
Genesis vagabond? Any other suggestions?
Kona Sutra / Sutra LTD
Road or mtb bars?
If mtb bars how about a Surly Bridge club? 27.5 wheels ideal for bridalways and tow paths and then get a set of 700c wheels for more road duties. Comes with all the rack mounts you need.
https://www.bikemonger.co.uk/surly-bridge-club-13776-p.asp
Specialized Diverge would be good, it has a front rack mount of sorts as well.pizza rack would also work. rear rack is no problem. V comfy and well handling bike.
Anything with a cross type frame with the appropriate fittings would do the job.
I use a Kinesis Pro 6 for commuting, touring, Audax and all-year round general riding, including odd bits of dirt track.