Commuter N+1

alansd1980
alansd1980 Posts: 201
edited April 2012 in Commuting chat
Amazingly the Mrs has have given a tentative yes to an addition to the fleet!

I have a very specific idea of what I need for the year round commuting duties but wondered if anyone has any suggestions. Ideally drop bars, disc brakes, rack mounts, space for full guards.. all the usual stuff.
I also like the idea of a steel frame and because of that I can only see 2 options,
Genesis Croix de fer or On One Kaffenback.

Any other suggestions people or is that my lot??

Forgot to mention, 35mile round trip!
Banstead in Surrey to Russell square and back
FCN 4

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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Charge Filter Hi or Apex?
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • woodnut
    woodnut Posts: 562
    Pompetamine Versa?
    Genesis I
    Genesis II
    Planet X
  • padders
    padders Posts: 77
    The Genesis Croix De Fer is a great bike; have you considered a hub geared bike for the commute?

    I was in a similar position after my long term commuter was stolen and went for the Genesis Day 01, the hub gear was a bit of a gamble but it's been rock solid for 2K+ miles since November.
    Marmalade
  • alansd1980
    alansd1980 Posts: 201
    oh, the charge look nice.

    Padders.. I had thought about the hub gears but look to add a fair chunk to the price.
    I have just spotted some alfine hubs going cheap so could grab one and a frame and pick up bits as I find them otherwise it will probably be cycle to work so topping out at a grand!
    Banstead in Surrey to Russell square and back
    FCN 4
  • mattcroad
    mattcroad Posts: 189
    Lucky man, i'd go the Genesis, followed by the Charge Hi. Wider gearing on the Genesis edges it for me, but i'd get some slimmer tyres asap
    There is a rule for that
    FCN 4 2009 Trek 1.5
    FCN 11 2007 Apollo XC.26s
  • fossyant
    fossyant Posts: 2,549
    Kona Honkytonk
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Not steel, but the Boardman CX?

    BTW, were you stopped on Cheyne Walk the other day?
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • alansd1980
    alansd1980 Posts: 201
    was on cheyne walk/battersea bridge tonight for the first time in a while but if not tonight then not me!

    I had thought about the boardman, begrudge giving halfords the custom!

    Spoke to Pearsons and they will be doing something which sounds promising but they reckon its going to start from 1300 quid up. As much as I would rather stay away from halfords or evans when the difference in price between similar kitted out bikes is so much it really doesnt give you much choice!
    Banstead in Surrey to Russell square and back
    FCN 4
  • the_fuggler
    the_fuggler Posts: 1,228
    Stick some drop bars on a Cotic Roadrat?
    FCN 3 / 4
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Venge, innit.
    _
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Venge, innit.
    Oh, to purr along at the heady speed of 20mph!
    Would I still be able to breathe or would the air pressure crush my lungs?
    Location: ciderspace
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    fossyant wrote:
    Kona Honkytonk

    Kona Honky Inc - seems to tick all the boxes.

    There's the Cotic X you could check out too.

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