Seeking Multi-Purpose Road/Cross/Adventure Bike
CosmicKoala
Posts: 5
Hello! I've been lurking here for a while and decided to ask your advice.
I bought an excellent commuter hybrid (Devinci Wellington) a few months ago, right before I started to get into cycling recreationally. Riding 70+km, with a group, on flat bars and with a MTB groupset is uncomfortable.
So I sold it! And now I'm trying to figure out what to do next. I've compiled a list of options that seem to cover the bases (see below).
My budget is... well, preferably under CAD$1200, but more realistically under $1500.
I'm asking for a lot out of a bike, as I'd like to be able to occasionally take gravel/dirt/single-track routes, in addition to both 70+km road rides and my daily 10km urban commute. I like the Cyclocross-inspired trend, with disc brakes and slightly relaxed geometry compared to serious road bikes. I also don't need performance so much as versatility, but with the option to keep up with a serious cycling group doing 100km.
Also, something understated (less likely to be stolen?) would work in my favour.
I would appreciate any advice you can provide to help me make this decision.
The list:
** Cyclocross **
Raleigh Furley (single-speed) (STEEL) + Sora or Tiagra groupset added on
http://www.raleigh-canada.ca/bikes-dirt-cyclocross-furley
Felt F85x
http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2015/Bikes/Cross/FX-Series/f85x.aspx
Specialized Crux E5
http://www.specialized.com/ca/en/bikes/road/crux/crux-e5
Devinci Tosca XP
http://www.devinci.com/bikes/bike_496_scategory_127
Norco Threshold A2
https://www.norco.com/bikes/road/cyclocross/threshold-alu/threshold-a2/
Rocky Mountain Solo CX
http://www.bikes.com/en/bikes/solo-cross/2014
** Adventure/Gravel **
Norco Search S2 (STEEL)
http://www.norco.com/bikes/road/adventure/search-steel/search-s2/
Raleigh Tamland 1 (STEEL) (out of my $$$ range)
http://www.raleigh-canada.ca/bikes-dirt-gravel-tamland-1
Specialized Diverge Sport/Elite A1
http://www.specialized.com/ca/en/bikes/road/diverge/diverge-sport-a1#specs
GT Grade AL Tiagra or 105
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gt/grade-tiagra-2015-adventure-road-bike-ec070840
Pinnacle Arkose Three
http://pinnacle-bikes.co.uk/road-and-cyclocross/pinnacle-arkose-three-2015-cyclocross-bike
I bought an excellent commuter hybrid (Devinci Wellington) a few months ago, right before I started to get into cycling recreationally. Riding 70+km, with a group, on flat bars and with a MTB groupset is uncomfortable.
So I sold it! And now I'm trying to figure out what to do next. I've compiled a list of options that seem to cover the bases (see below).
My budget is... well, preferably under CAD$1200, but more realistically under $1500.
I'm asking for a lot out of a bike, as I'd like to be able to occasionally take gravel/dirt/single-track routes, in addition to both 70+km road rides and my daily 10km urban commute. I like the Cyclocross-inspired trend, with disc brakes and slightly relaxed geometry compared to serious road bikes. I also don't need performance so much as versatility, but with the option to keep up with a serious cycling group doing 100km.
Also, something understated (less likely to be stolen?) would work in my favour.
I would appreciate any advice you can provide to help me make this decision.
The list:
** Cyclocross **
Raleigh Furley (single-speed) (STEEL) + Sora or Tiagra groupset added on
http://www.raleigh-canada.ca/bikes-dirt-cyclocross-furley
Felt F85x
http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2015/Bikes/Cross/FX-Series/f85x.aspx
Specialized Crux E5
http://www.specialized.com/ca/en/bikes/road/crux/crux-e5
Devinci Tosca XP
http://www.devinci.com/bikes/bike_496_scategory_127
Norco Threshold A2
https://www.norco.com/bikes/road/cyclocross/threshold-alu/threshold-a2/
Rocky Mountain Solo CX
http://www.bikes.com/en/bikes/solo-cross/2014
** Adventure/Gravel **
Norco Search S2 (STEEL)
http://www.norco.com/bikes/road/adventure/search-steel/search-s2/
Raleigh Tamland 1 (STEEL) (out of my $$$ range)
http://www.raleigh-canada.ca/bikes-dirt-gravel-tamland-1
Specialized Diverge Sport/Elite A1
http://www.specialized.com/ca/en/bikes/road/diverge/diverge-sport-a1#specs
GT Grade AL Tiagra or 105
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gt/grade-tiagra-2015-adventure-road-bike-ec070840
Pinnacle Arkose Three
http://pinnacle-bikes.co.uk/road-and-cyclocross/pinnacle-arkose-three-2015-cyclocross-bike
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Comments
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Jamis Renegade Expert 2015 Adventure Road?0
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Jamis Renegade Expert 2015 Adventure Road?
It seems like a great bike with pretty much everything I am looking for, but it's at least $500 out of my price range.0 -
Planet X London Road could also be an option.
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXLDNRIV/planet-x-london-road-sram-rival-22-road-bike
Discounted at the moment so well within your budget. Planet X will do worldwide shipping (not sure cost to Canada tho)0
