Cyclocross style all rounder?

tomb118

Another "which bike" topic! I'm more of a mountain biker but bought a second hand roadie last year. Thinking of starting to cycle commute regularly along the canal tow path which has a few cobbled sections. My roadie is more of a racer, no rack or guard mounts and 25mm tyres max.

I'm looking at a cyclocross style all rounder, steel framed as it sounds like it will be more comfortable over the bumps. Considering these two, other suggestions welcome:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-plug-3-2014/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-substance-cx11-sora-2014/

Other than a basic understanding of shimano group sets I'm pretty clueless on the specs so any advice is appreciated!

Thanks

ugo.santalucia

Genesis Croix de Fer... solid, reliable and a good all rounder

bendertherobot

Particularly since the new one is a very nice colour and comes with a carbon fork. Only £449 as well.

bendertherobot

http://shop.18bikes.co.uk/products.php? ... 0s586p2270

ugo.santalucia

bendertherobot wrote:

http://shop.18bikes.co.uk/products.php?plid=m5b0s586p2270

WTF... they could come out with that one year earlier and I would have saved a lot of money! :evil:

bendertherobot

And me. I'm pretty tempted actually.............

luv2ride

Me too, nice replacement for my Tifosi winter bike! Loving the colour as well...