Cinelli or Trek or ....?

[ianrauk]

That Cinelli looks gorgeous. Bet it rides nice too.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Great thread, I'm looking for a touring bike too... Have you considered a Surly? The long haul trucker is on my short list although I'd rather not pay quite that much.

I like both of your choices equally! Sorry.

 

[Venod]

Not my usual genre of bike, they both look the part for what they are designed for, it depends on the spec, the Trek looks to have more slope to the top tube.
My heart says Cinelli but my head says Trek.

 

[BigMeatball]

If I'd like 2 bikes equally, I'd buy the cheaper one and invest the extra cash towards better accessories.

 

[Jefry]

I am happy with my Spa Audax. Bought it from its birthplace in Harrogate and ride it here in Indonesia, South East Asia

 

[biggs682]

If i wanted a proper touring bike i would be getting in touch with https://leecoopercycles.webs.com/

 

[EltonFrog]

I won’t be buying a touring bike any time soon, having had to replace my stolen bike I have no money left.

 

[brucers]

Of the 2, the Cinelli, looks nicer, more unusual colour and rarer make. Already, just on this thread about 3 people have the Trek!

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

On looks alone, for me it would have to be the Cinelli. It's made of steel, has rim brakes not ugly discs, and it actually looks like a proper bike with a horizontal top tube. The only thing I don't like is the threadless steerer, as I prefer quills, but apart from that it ticks the right boxes.

 

[Jefry]

I won’t be buying a touring bike any time soon, having had to replace my stolen bike I have no money left.

Hope you can find another versatile bike. I would like to see yours when you have found one!

 

[EltonFrog]

Hope you can find another versatile bike. I would like to see yours when you have found one!

For clarification. I started this thread because I was considering the matter of buying a touring bike, but that was before my carbon road bike was stolen. I have now replaced the stolen bike with a new one, which means I don’t currently have the funds for a touring bike.