Is an enduro a good touring bike?

Using a touring bike as a commuting bike, or other recommendations?

• I'm planning a cycling holiday in June around the UK. I'll probably be doing a few hundred miles (maybe London to Scotland) and will be carrying lots of stuff with me so need storage. I was looking at a touring bike for the comfort and suitability to the long rides. I typically do two or three 50+ mile cycles a year, but this trip will be a big one so want to try to get the right bike for it. I also plan to use this bike, before and after my trip, as my commuting bike as I'll be selling my current bikes to fund the new purchase. My typical commute is about 7.5 miles each way with quite a few stairs at each end. My commute doesn't have hills but my touring will do. I currently own a mountain bike which I no longer use and an old road bike which I'm using for my commute that is in need of upgrading so plan to sell both of these for a new bike. I'm not after speed, just a fun bike that I can see the sites and go fast when I need :) Would you recommend a touring bike or something else? Are they fine for commuting? Would you consider renting a touring bike for the trip and buying myself a new road bike? How comfortable is the riding position on a touring? Should I keep my road/mountain bike and just upgrade them to be better suited to the task? Many Thanks

• Answer:

  Gary I had a drop bar touring bike for many years. None but the most savvy new it was not a standard road bike. I use it for touring and training. I wish I still had it it times. It will work wonderfully for your needs. Soccerref