How can you not love the Atlantis? The Bombadil is amazing! The previous posts cover the differences between them much better than I could ever do. The only thing that I would add is that, in my experience, touring bikes get beat up pretty badly. Being outside in the wide range of weather, grit, banged around at camp, non-ideal locking situations all beat up a bike pretty quickly. Some people arent comfortable with this and it takes away from the enjoyment of the trip. I have seen people buy the least expensive bike that suits their needs for touring (ie the LHT) and then using their Riv for other riding. Maybe you are ok with it, and that is awesome (bikes are meant to be ridden)-- but there is nothing wrong-- and a lot right-- with having a bike just for touring. I have an old Trek that I tour with and the Riv for most other things. Nothing worse than touring with someone who is so worried about their bike that they cant seem to enjoy themselves. Just one more thing to consider.
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