(Check out more info about the Touring Series IV in its feature in the book The Dancing Chain by Frank Berto in another post I made.)
This one is also from the mid-80's. It is an excellent tourer, quad-butted steel tubing, 3 water-bottle cages, front rear racks for panniersOrtlieb Back-Roller Classic Rear Waterproof Pannier (Google Affiliate Ad), extra-spokes holder on the chainstay. I set it up with new 'old' components with a 20 in. low gear and 100 in. high gear. Later in life I hope to take this on many long trips across the USA, maybe Europe if possible too. I did have 'phat' bar tape on the handlebars with gel pads underneath, but I didn't like the look of it, too big, and I always wear good, padded glovesPearl Izumi Cyclone Gel Glove - Red In Size: XXL (Google Affiliate Ad), so realized it is not necessary. Also, having it on the bars is like trying to play piano with gloves on, you loose a sense of touch and feel. I like the sleaker look of the silver cinelli bar tape, and I have a better feel for handling the bike. That saddle may look like a brooks, but it is a nice, leather Japanese-made Fujita.
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