Bike recommendations - fast touring
It's been a while since I posted here.I've got a tour coming up this year (1500miles mountains) and am looking for a new bike.
My last proper tour was 1000miles in Northern France. I used my Forme Loncliffe 3.0 and mounted a rack and some mud guards a bike backing back and off I went. I believe I also swapped out the cassette for 10 speed with a 36t cog. I also stuck continental GP4000 700x25 tyres on instead of the 700x23. This worked well and I had no problems with the aluminium frame and carbon forks.
The bike was 10kg, with me around 75kg and another 10kg of gear.
I no longer have the bike and am now looking for a replacement and something that might a slight upgrade, and more aero dynamic.
Only got about £1000 to spend on the bike itself but have a bit more budget for modifications.
Any recommendations of popular models to look at (available in Europe)?