New Commuter/all rounder ideas
lettingthedaysgoby
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I've recently started a new job that brings everyday commuting by bike onto my radar. Obviously this is the perfect excuse for a new one 8)
I have a nice road bike for the quick club runs, and I have an old rattler for the pub. So, fancy something different and a bit fun that I can use everyday in comfort but could still use for days out exploring with the kids and so on.
My wish list:
Not carbon. Steel would the first preference, aluminium at a push.
Wide tyre capability, 650b maybe?
Lots of mounts - full mudguards essential, would be nice to also fit a rear rack and other bits to open up things like weekend backpacking trips and so on
Hydro disc brakes. Prefer Shimano to Sram.
Would be nice if it was a bit "different", something not seen that often, not one of the major brands, but that's just me trying to be a bit cool :roll:
I'm happy to buy frame only plus a box of bits and build myself.
So, any ideas? Budget is... variable. I'd rather spend a bit more and get "the one", rather than compromising. Around £2K ish?
I have a nice road bike for the quick club runs, and I have an old rattler for the pub. So, fancy something different and a bit fun that I can use everyday in comfort but could still use for days out exploring with the kids and so on.
My wish list:
Not carbon. Steel would the first preference, aluminium at a push.
Wide tyre capability, 650b maybe?
Lots of mounts - full mudguards essential, would be nice to also fit a rear rack and other bits to open up things like weekend backpacking trips and so on
Hydro disc brakes. Prefer Shimano to Sram.
Would be nice if it was a bit "different", something not seen that often, not one of the major brands, but that's just me trying to be a bit cool :roll:
I'm happy to buy frame only plus a box of bits and build myself.
So, any ideas? Budget is... variable. I'd rather spend a bit more and get "the one", rather than compromising. Around £2K ish?
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Doesn't really qualify as 'a bit different' but how about one of the planet x titanium bikes? I think the Tempest has rack and mydguards mounts.
I've been considering one for similar purpose but it's probably a bit too nice for the abuse it would get commuting in and out of london, especially if I move to a site without secure bike parking.0 -
Fairlight Secan?
https://road.cc/content/review/248008-f ... cles-secan
It'd be the top end of your budget, a 105 or GRX build would be £2,200 but I feel it meets all your criteria.0 -
Willier Jaroon (steel) https://www.wiggle.co.uk/wilier-jaroon- ... road-bike/
Willier Jareen (Aluminium) https://www.wiggle.co.uk/wilier-jareen-105-2019-bike/
Italian, wide tyres (40mm). Jaroon appears to take 650B as they put them on the Rival model. Shop around.0 -
Oh that’s rather lovely...Joe Totale wrote:Fairlight Secan?
https://road.cc/content/review/248008-f ... cles-secan
It'd be the top end of your budget, a 105 or GRX build would be £2,200 but I feel it meets all your criteria.0
