advise buying bianchi castro valley

[hotrod]

I am new to touring and plan to buy a 2007 bianchi castro valley. Information welcome.

[miles2go]

I like the Castro Valley and have an Axis, however...

You should share more information to ensure getting the most useful information in return.  Many would hesitate to buy a short wheelbased, 18-speed for "touring" but perhaps their version of touring is not yours.

Where are you going?  What are you carrying?  What kind of touring plans do you have?

Cheers,

[hotrod]

Thanks for the reply
Plan to use bike as my regular town/exercise bike (10-15 miles each day)plus occasional light tour or with a trailer.

Thanks again
garygoetz@comcast.net