LEJOG/Tourer/Race/Commuter- £600?!
jam1e
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A mate has decided he wants to take up cycling and is organising a supported LEJOG trip in July. (Yes, yes I know - he doesn't believe in training, preperation etc)
Anyway, he wants a LEJOG bike which is also suitable for light touring with panniers but which isn't a tourer as such. It should be sporty enough that he doesn't get dropped when out for shorter blasts and sturdy enough for commuting. (I like to refer to this as the "moon-ona-stick" bike...)
However, as well as not believing in preperation he also doesn't really believe in spending money so wanted the above for about £300. I've since persueded him that £600 is more realistic but he won't go much higher, even on finance. (No c2w at our workplace)
So, suggestions please people - other than beat some sense into him!
I've come up with:
Spesh Tricross
Genesis Aether
Anyway, he wants a LEJOG bike which is also suitable for light touring with panniers but which isn't a tourer as such. It should be sporty enough that he doesn't get dropped when out for shorter blasts and sturdy enough for commuting. (I like to refer to this as the "moon-ona-stick" bike...)
However, as well as not believing in preperation he also doesn't really believe in spending money so wanted the above for about £300. I've since persueded him that £600 is more realistic but he won't go much higher, even on finance. (No c2w at our workplace)
So, suggestions please people - other than beat some sense into him!
I've come up with:
Spesh Tricross
Genesis Aether
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Tricross is in my sights too. Four on eBay right now if he wants to try and get one cheaper.Summer - Cannondale Six Ultegra
Winter - Condor Bivio - cyclocross bike for commuting, cycle paths & rainy days - brilliant
LBS - Sigma Sport in Hampton Wick - Simply the best LBS
Stolen - 2001 Specialized Allez Elite :-(0
