im sick of making the same mistake

[just4fun]

i think my biggest problem was that my MTB is 14kg off the shelf, all the equipment i've added to it much make it at least 17k before i even start putting my laptop or tent on it. but i think im going to have to be realistic and stick with what i've got. Using the road bike when i've got a light load or for pleasure and using the MTB when i have lots to carry and no other choice

 

[jimboalee]

There could be a bike that fits the bill.

The frame is, right now, a bundle of tubes in a framebuilders cupboard and all the rest is either in boxes or wrapped up in celophane bags.

 

[PpPete]

Enigma Etape maybe comes close, at a price - although no discs - and whilst designed for touring, 35 kgs may be OTT.

Not sure what the built up weight is...., frame is sub 1.5kg. you'd maybe want a set of light wheels for the weekend, something more robust for commuting/towpaths.

 

[wyno70]

Kona Sutra would fit the bill.

Put simply, you won't find what you want weighing in at 8Kg, thats race bike spec!

 

[philipbh]

Sounds like you could make use of one of these...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bicycle-Trail...trkparms=65:12|66:2|39:6|72:1688|293:1|294:25

 

[simon_brooke]

Hi again,
My repeating mistake is buying bikes that are not fit for the task. This is a result of ignorance and impatience on my part.

Short story:

is there a type of bike which fits this bill?
* suitable for daily to commute on road all year round and all weather.
* can take 35kg in panniers (a full touring load)
* has drop bars
* weighs around 8kg
* Disk breaks preferred
* suitable for use on: road, canal, bridal paths, new forest cycle paths

Any light fast bike is not going to comfortably take a 35Kg rack. But it will happily tow a trailer such as a Bob YAK (or the Co-op's cheap imitation). A cross bike with a trailer seems to me the best answer to your problem (it's certainly my preferred answer).

Drop bars are not easily compatible with epicyclic transmissions, which is a shame because an epicyclic would be a lot better than a derailleur setup for winter commuting. There are currently no drop-bar break levers for hydraulic disk brakes, and most cable operated disk brakes are designed to be compatible with V brakes and therefore require more cable travel than drop bar levers provide.

 

[RedBike]

Avid cable disc brakes are brilliant, on par if not better than most of the cheap hydraullic options. Luckly Avid are one of the few companies that make disc brakes that are compatible with road levers.

 

[GrahamG]

I bought a trailer to tow with my road/audax bike when touring (plus a touring triple crankset to swap to) - saved buying a tourer and racks/panniers etc.

 

[just4fun]

its not something i ever would have though of but i really like the suggestion of a trailer and its certainly cheaper than a new bike. does any1 know if i can safely attach them [a trailer] to carbon fibre or will the stress risk braking my frame?