4th bike conundrum

[Jason]

Close friend needed a bike,so I sold him my trusted pub/shop/commuter bike.
So what do I buy to replace it?
Already own a road bike,folder and 29er, and my thoughts turn to a winter trainer with disc brakes.
Should I go with a hybrid such as specialized Sirrus or go for for a road bike with discs. The bike will have mudguards all year round.

Options and specific recommendations welcome.
Budget is between £500-£700

 

[Jenkins]

Firstly you need a replacement pub/shop/commuter bike.
Then a fast hybrid (flatbar)
And I don't see any mention of a CX/Gravel type bike
Plus the winter trainer...

 

[Jason]

Stay off the booze (and cyclechat)

 

[vickster]

Look at the Whyte flat and drop options. Broadribb cyckes often have good deals

You really need to add 3k to your budget and go Ti

 

[Soltydog]

Have a look at the latest post on this thread https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/found-a-bargain-do-tell.16260/post-4933735

 

[Jason]

Thanks for the suggestions thus far,but the more I look,the more I confuse myself with the choices available.

Don't want a cx (do it all) type machine as other threads indicate they don't do anything really well and are a compromise.
The fact I have a proper road bike and 29er means the cx isn't adding anything new to my stable.
Having typed this out, a nicely specced fast flat bar hybrid that can take lifeguards is what I'm after.
Like the look of Whyte and Marin as they standout from the crowd. Does anyone know a shop where a test ride can be done before purchase in London?

@ianrauk can that carbon fibre beauty take full length mudguards?

 

[vickster]

Cyclesurgery sell Whyte. And On Your Bike. So do Apex in Clapham. Depends where in London you are

They have retailers listed on their website

E.g. https://www.cyclesurgery.com/c/bikes/urban-bikes/fast-hybrid.html#?q=&size=&page=0&sort=bestselling&filter=&filter=brand4137_uk) The CS on Waterloo bridge allows testrides, assume other branches do too

 

[ianrauk]

Hi @Jasonbourne Im bike touring France this week so cant check. Have a look at the link to the specs on Giants website

 

[CanucksTraveller]

[QUOTE="Jasonbourne, post: 4934283],
Having typed this out, a nicely specced fast flat bar hybrid that can take lifeguards is what I'm after.[/QUOTE]

Any good?

 

[Jason]

I fear we may be talking crossed paths here :-)

 

[Jason]

so it's done - pick up on Saturday morning and I can't wait. second job after some test rides will be to fit full length mudguards and some decent lights

 

[Jenkins]

so it's done - pick up on Saturday morning and I can't wait. second job after some test rides will be to fit full length mudguards and some decent lights View attachment 370883

Rapid 1?

If so I have the 2016 version and it's not bad at all.

 

[Jason]

yes the 2017 Rapid 1 which will compliment my Defy (almost the same frame) nicely. This fulfills the brief of fast winter trainer/commuter etc, but it's far too nice for the pub :-)