I'm looking for a new bike and am not sure where to start. Right now I ride a georgena terry road bike, and while I love this bike I'm feeling like it's actually too small for me and it feels a bit heavy. I would like something that feels speedier for day rides but that also has the potential to attach a rack and panniers to for overnight trips.
Searching online has left me confused - maybe what I am looking for is not possible in one bike? Could a lighter road bike be okay for a bit of touring even though that's not really what's recommended? I'm a pretty casual biker and don't know a ton about the technical details so any advice about general styles/materials would be helpful, or specific models. I'm looking at used bikes and would love to pay under $600 if possible, but any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
Searching online has left me confused - maybe what I am looking for is not possible in one bike? Could a lighter road bike be okay for a bit of touring even though that's not really what's recommended? I'm a pretty casual biker and don't know a ton about the technical details so any advice about general styles/materials would be helpful, or specific models. I'm looking at used bikes and would love to pay under $600 if possible, but any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
