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Yep. My Rolhoff Rodriguez does everything. Everything.

It is not a fast aero racing bike but the low 20's is enough for a flat land cruise.
It's not a mountain bike but pulling a 25% grades with 16 gear inches & single track switchbacks gets done.
Gravel centuries happen on it.
Trailering happens with it.
Air travel is a thing.
Logging roads are a thing.
Mountain passes are a thing.
Camping is a thing.
Terrible weather & mud are a thing.

None of my other bikes are as adept to general purpose, all condition, all weather, use as the steel touring "other."

I've come to appreciate just how rarely I really *need* to drive 350 watts at 32mph to justify the true "racing" bike I own. (That bike is a hoot, btw.) I'd rather just be a stronger rider regardless of speed.

The steel touring bike truley is: "The one bike to rule them all."