Building the perfect touring bike

In this video I'll be building up a brand new old stock Soma Saga frame. It's a classic old school rim brake 26er touring bicycle. I plan to ride this thing around the world (or as much of the world as I can get to). If you enjoyed the build leave a comment or buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bikingplaces Some of the gear I recommend: Velo Orange Crazy Bars (updated version): https://alnk.to/b7CovV3 Surly Corner Bar: https://alnk.to/dWgwcZ4 FSA riser drop bars: https://alnk.to/28Vsky7 Ergon Cork Grips: https://alnk.to/fHq61an Brooks C17 saddle: https://alnk.to/9by3ISm Thumb shifter (11-speed): https://alnk.to/dWgx9mt Thumb shifter (9-speed): https://alnk.to/4MEP2zN Shimano V-brake: https://alnk.to/7qotUJR Rear rack: https://alnk.to/aAS8uZT Panniers: https://alnk.to/deBvdj7 (Disclaimer: I may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links) Check out some of my other builds: Jamis Coda Comp:    • Neglected hybrid → upright all-rounder bike   Bridgestone MB-5:    • Is it worth rebuilding old vintage mountai...   Klein Attitude:    • Klein Attitude dream build   Rockhopper '97:    • Specialized Rockhopper revisited: 1997 edi...   Rockhopper '90:    • Riding my rebuilt 1990 Specialized Rockhop...   Crux bikepacking setup:    • Specialized Crux: bikepacking setup on a c...   Charge Cooker:    • Charge Cooker: Can a retrogrouch enjoy a m...   Litespeed w/650B wheels:    • Can you put 650b wheels + wide tires on a ...   0:00 Intro 2:26 Headset & Fork 3:52 Wheels & Tires 5:16 Handlebars 6:46 Drivetrain & Brakes 12:07 Finished Build 13:42 Impressions & Considerations #touringbike #build #soma