Hello, im new to touring and have always wanted to start! We will be cycling 800km in France in September and I wanted to get some advise on a first bike. I've listed options below based on my budget and wanted to see which one you would choose. Touring bikes are out of my range unfortunately! I have a 2 week trip in sept and a 1 week in October
https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/pinnacle/lithium-3-hybrid-bike-adults-939173#colcode=93917303
https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/specialized/sirrus-x-30-2025-hybrid-bike-930083#colcode=93008303
https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/trek/dual-sport-2-2025-hybrid-bike-930741#colcode=93074108
https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/cannondale/treadwell-2-ltd-hybrid-bike-930280#colcode=93028011
https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/specialized/sirrus-x-20-2025-hybrid-bike-930042#colcode=93004202
https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/trek/fx-2-equipped-2025-hybrid-bike-930747#colcode=93074708
by Fair-Peanut9031
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How much stuff are you carrying? Camping gear? So you’ll need a rack. And preferably mudguards. So from your list probably the last two. What’s your budget? If you’re prepared to spend £800 could you find another £150 for a top class tourer. This is what I use for my long tours. [https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m1b0s225p4009/SPA-CYCLES-Steel-Tourer-Flat-Bar-8-Speed](https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m1b0s225p4009/SPA-CYCLES-Steel-Tourer-Flat-Bar-8-Speed)