I will be joining a small group of friends on an overnight pack down ride on the Oregon Coast this weekend.  So, I broke out the touring bike, my Trek 520, and rode it on the SBC Wednesday Night Ride.  Other than being a slug, I am very happy with it.  The tires held air.  The bike shifted gears.  The brakes slowed me down.  And I detected no rattles.  Looks like I am going to have fun!