>>1000164If you are heavy (cyldesdale) you might want to look for a bike with V-brakes or disc brakes.
This Fuji Touring is $770 with V-brakes. Widely regarded as the best deal for a touring bike
http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/touring-I would spend $15 to get kool stop brake pads for it
then spend $150 to get a Selle Anatomica saddle to be super comfy (if you are under 250 lbs)
https://selleanatomica.com/products/x-series