new Commuting Bike choice
jackfeeder
Posts: 269
Hi,
I am looking for a new commuter bike which can tackle a mix of cycle paths, gravel trails and roads. The obvious choice would be a cyclocross bike, but I am slightly concerned about the puncture protection of cyclocross tyres as I ride throughout the year and don't want to make changing a tube harder than it might be in the dark with 700*32/35 (the max the better) tyres,.
I have looked at the Genesis Day 1 Alfine which ticks all my boxes apart from the potentially tricky rear wheel removal, which in the cold & dark I would want to avoid, especially with raceblades or full mudguards on.
At the moment I ride a Marin Nail Trail hardtail and am wondering would it be better to buy a better 26" wheelset for this, as one of the main issues I have at the moment is spokes breaking.
Ideally, I want to be able to use this bike for commuting, touring and winter training (indoor on a turbo & out.
Thanks for your help,
I am looking for a new commuter bike which can tackle a mix of cycle paths, gravel trails and roads. The obvious choice would be a cyclocross bike, but I am slightly concerned about the puncture protection of cyclocross tyres as I ride throughout the year and don't want to make changing a tube harder than it might be in the dark with 700*32/35 (the max the better) tyres,.
I have looked at the Genesis Day 1 Alfine which ticks all my boxes apart from the potentially tricky rear wheel removal, which in the cold & dark I would want to avoid, especially with raceblades or full mudguards on.
At the moment I ride a Marin Nail Trail hardtail and am wondering would it be better to buy a better 26" wheelset for this, as one of the main issues I have at the moment is spokes breaking.
Ideally, I want to be able to use this bike for commuting, touring and winter training (indoor on a turbo & out.
Thanks for your help,
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If flats are such an issue then use Schwalbe Marathon Plus, most people who use them don't even carry a pump/levers/kit at all.....
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
