Pleiades
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Hi, never had a 'hybrid' before - this one appears to tick all the boxes for me (front sus, accessories like stand, lights and mudguards included, Hub gears, suspension seatpost, luggage rack). Cons: no hydraulic disk brakes.
I don't know of any others in this price bracket than include all these components - it's currently approx. £579 @ various places.
Others I've considered include 13 Intuitive Gamma (£649 but not available in my size atm); pros: Hub gears, can use 20% off Halfords vouchers, CTC 10% discount; cons: no suspension or accessories included. Marin Fairfax SC4 Belt £675; pros: build quality, belt drive, hydraulic disk brakes; cons: no suspension or accessories. Merida Crossway 40 @ only £349 (2015 model); pros: price, decent frame (Merida also make them for Specialized and other more expensive brands), suspension seatpost; cons: not Hub geared.
Interested in what people who own any of the above think, thanks!
I don't know of any others in this price bracket than include all these components - it's currently approx. £579 @ various places.
Others I've considered include 13 Intuitive Gamma (£649 but not available in my size atm); pros: Hub gears, can use 20% off Halfords vouchers, CTC 10% discount; cons: no suspension or accessories included. Marin Fairfax SC4 Belt £675; pros: build quality, belt drive, hydraulic disk brakes; cons: no suspension or accessories. Merida Crossway 40 @ only £349 (2015 model); pros: price, decent frame (Merida also make them for Specialized and other more expensive brands), suspension seatpost; cons: not Hub geared.
Interested in what people who own any of the above think, thanks!
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