BP>  I am a high-mileage rider and seek comfort in a bicycle.  Can 
 BP> anyone let me know their experience with any currently available 
 BP> model of a true touring bicycle?
No longer current, since I got one of the original ones back around 15 
years ago, but I have one of the original Cannondales. Back then they had 
only the touring geometry, and they still do. Great bike, and I am sure 
the newer ones are even better. I would look at them, but I like my 
current one too much still. 
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 * Freddie 1.2.5 *  Wench:  what you use to turn the head of a dolt.
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