Hey There!  I used to cycle centuries and long tours a long time ago, but had 
my bike "Liberated" and got out of the sport, now I am coming back, and there 
is all this new stuff.  I am planning to Tour Ireland, Great Britain, France, 
etc...  and want to buy a new bike, can anyone tell me if a Hybrid would be 
better then the touring bike at all?  I dont plan to hit trails, but there 
may be a very seldom foot trail to a landsite, but other then that, the most 
would be an occassional dirt-pacted road, but mostly pavement.  And 
suggestions on brands and components?  I do want to keep it reasonably 
priced, so say around $400-$600 before taxes!  I looked at a few bikes, and I 
figure a 21-22 inch frame will be most likely my size, and I'd like 28" rims 
as well.  I would just like something reliable, but not so expensive, that it 
will take alot of $ from the trip!  Oh Yeah, a Cool color would be nice, but 
can be overloooked.
Thanks to ALL!
GARY DUNNE
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