Marin Four Corners

The Four Corners is the way into loaded touring without spending two thousand dollars. The base Four Corners 1 lists at about $1,249 for a steel frame and fork, disc brakes and 40 mm tires, and its low price has long made it a popular first touring bike. Smaller riders benefit from wheels sized to the frame: XS and S frames use 650B, while M to XL frames use 700C. Check which racks, fenders and lights your build includes before comparing it with the fully kitted Genesis or Ridgeback, and treat it as a bike for road tours and campsites rather than a remote expedition.