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Hey,

I am planning on going on a touring holiday at in the summer to the pyrenees and have been down to the local cycle shops and had these bikes pointed out. Both Bikes are in my price range just and I am hoping to camp for the entire journey...

So I was hoping I could get some info from you guys as to which would best suited

I've had a Karakum about three years and I love riding it. I've done a couple of short tours on it and it has carried self and panniers without any faults at all. I had a Dawes Horizon before that which was used for commuting and touring and I wish I had changed earlier. I find the whole drive train much better and the butterfly bars just suit me. It's great being that bit more upright to watch the world go by.

I'm down the Pyrenees with it myself this summer - riding the Camino to Santiago di Compestella. Seems worth adding that I also find it very sure footed descending at speed, although I don't normally use the low riders at the front.

I particularly like the 700x38 tyres too. I don't do much off tarmac riding but I used some NCN routes on canal towpaths just this week and it takes all that nicely in its stride.

I'm afraid I don't know the other bike, but the Karakum gets a good endorsement from me.

i got a karakum last june nice ride,,,due to falling of my road bike i have to sell it.get in touch you could save a few pounds

+1for the Karakum

Actually bought the Karakum of phil yesterday and went it on it today. The thing goes like a dream and sails up hills