Endurance Bike Tyres..

[Boon 51]

Probably would need a disc model as sometimes it's the calipers which restrict tyre width.

Looked at Enigma and they seem to be 28 max on all which is strange,thought the disc braked ones would go bigger.

Kinesis racelight Gf will take 30c's;not cheap though;

http://www.kinesisbikes.co.uk/Catalogue/Models/Racelight/GFTi-V3

Shand Stooshie will take 35's

http://www.shandcycles.com/bikes/stooshie/

The Stooshie looks a nice bike..

 

[S-Express]

Does this fit your spec? £800 under budget

http://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-cdx-shimano-ultegra-carbon-disc-cyclo-cross-bike.html

You'd need to check with them on the tyre front

Cyclocross bikes are not 'endurance' bikes though. A pukka CX bike will have very sharp handling and a low front end - possibly the exact opposite of what the OP wants. It probably could be made to fit, but it won't be the best starting point.

 

[vickster]

What did people ride before marketeers discovered gravel/adventure/endurance bikes a year or two back?

Tourers? Road bikes?

 

[Elybazza61]

Hows about this then?

http://road.cc/content/review/208403-whyte-wessex

 

[outlash]

Cyclocross bikes are not 'endurance' bikes though. A pukka CX bike will have very sharp handling and a low front end - possibly the exact opposite of what the OP wants. It probably could be made to fit, but it won't be the best starting point.

Pukka crossers are indeed 'heads down', but I think you could include many of the commuter/crossers like the Cannondale CAADX in that 'gravel/adventure/endurogrind/whatever' bracket as they're much more 'heads up' with the usual fittings for guards/racks and bottle cages.

 

[Boon 51]

What did people ride before marketeers discovered gravel/adventure/endurance bikes a year or two back?

Tourers? Road bikes?

Not looking to go down the cyclecross route just yet vickster..

 

[Boon 51]

Hows about this then?

http://road.cc/content/review/208403-whyte-wessex

That's pretty close along with the Datum 30 and the Jamis Elite.. Ta..

 

[Boon 51]

Just been out exercising my hip (DHS) and I have reached a conclusion that a dirt/gravel bike would give me the tyre clearance I need even if I don't use it all, so thanks for all your help this morning its been really good stuff and thanks to those that put links on as well.. But now will make a short list of dirt/gravel bikes.
Ta..

 

[Racing roadkill]

Look for gravel bikes, loads of those take 32mm tyres.

 

[S-Express]

Look for gravel bikes, loads of those take 32mm tyres.

great idea

 

[MichaelW2]

Also worth considering mudguard and rack eyelets on such a useful style of bike and if you do, pick a rear disk mounted on the chainstay for easier rack fitting.

 

[vickster]

This will take up to a 35mm tyre and is lush looking different specs available

http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1767647/p...gra-11-spd-hydraulic-titanium-audax-bike.aspx
http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1767642/p...-105-11-spd-hydraulic-premium-audax-bike.aspx
http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1767641/p...isc-105-11-spd-hy-rd-titanium-audax-bike.aspx

 

[Supersuperleeds]

This will take up to a 35mm tyre and is lush looking different specs available

http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1767647/p...gra-11-spd-hydraulic-titanium-audax-bike.aspx
http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1767642/p...-105-11-spd-hydraulic-premium-audax-bike.aspx
http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1767641/p...isc-105-11-spd-hy-rd-titanium-audax-bike.aspx

You must stop posting links to bikes that I want and can't afford!

 

[Boon 51]

This will take up to a 35mm tyre and is lush looking different specs available

http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1767647/p...gra-11-spd-hydraulic-titanium-audax-bike.aspx
http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1767642/p...-105-11-spd-hydraulic-premium-audax-bike.aspx
http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/1767641/p...isc-105-11-spd-hy-rd-titanium-audax-bike.aspx

The Ultegra is just a tad over my budget alas..

 

[Boon 51]

Been looking at the Datum 30 and Jamis Renegade Elite both at my price range..though still looking.