Yes, the Fuji Touring has bar-end shifters, and I like them a lot. Took some getting used to, though. I also like STI's. Either works fine for me.
Kona Sutra SE is a good choice, as long as you think you can get used to the bar-ends. It has good mechanical brakes (TRP Spyre), Brooks B17, Deore group set, fenders and rack out of the box.
Originally Posted by
TravelVagabond
Thanks for the recommendation, I read good things about this bike. Right now the Koga Worldtraveller and Kona Sutra SE are on my shortlist, the SE I might be able to test ride in a couple of days. Does your Fuji Touring has bar end shifters - if so, how do they handle?
Cheers