"Touring" bike is basically just a gravel bike from the 1980s. There are also 1980s "sport touring" bikes that are similar (less specifically designed for long

"Touring" bike is basically just a gravel bike from the 1980s. There are also 1980s "sport touring" bikes that are similar (less specifically designed for long term touring with tons of rack mounts). Some of these are more just like affordable general use road bikes but the better "sport touring" bikes are the most underrated bicycles out there IMHO.