One bike does it all MK2…..

[sevenfourate]

Still pondering. Perhaps my previous post of a few weeks ago had bikes slightly too off-road focused on reflection ? 🤦‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️

I’ve now got the desired new steed down to a stout but comfortable flatbar hybrid, capable of some energetic keep fit on the road, a trip into town, or some light gravel / pathway rides. And a price-tag of circa £1k.

Definitely needs (Want ?…..for simplicity) to be a 1 x 10 or 11 drivetrain, fat’ish rubber capable, solid not suspension forks: And I’ve got it down to these. Just give me a 1,2 or 3 if nothing else please 😎

1. https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/bikes...rk-s-flat-bar-urban-bike-norlando-grey__12840

2. https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/bikes...dsx-2-flat-bar-gravel-bike-2024-in-red__57292

3. https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/bikes...gx-hybrid-bike-2023-in-silver-and-grey__29188

Possible cheaper contenders ?? 🤷‍♂️

A. https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/sirrus-x-30/p/221656

B. https://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/urban-bikes-c4/hybrid-c30/fx-3-disc-urban-commuter-bike-2023-p40514

 

[ExBrit]

First one looks like a winner to me - all those mount points, closely followed by the third. If I was really tight on cash I'd consider option B. The Marin frame looks weird.

 

[sevenfourate]

First one looks like a winner to me - all those mount points, closely followed by the third. If I was really tight on cash I'd consider option B. The Marin frame looks weird.

Thanks. My top choice too. Best options for use going forward. Most heavily discounted (Best quality components ?)

Bonus is it’s local enough to collect too……

 

[Mo1959]

BMC for me

 

[sevenfourate]

BMC for me

Whys that Mo ?

 

[Mo1959]

Whys that Mo ?

Looks racier with the lower set bars

 

[sevenfourate]

Looks racier with the lower set bars

I think my back might agree

 

[vickster]

The Trek in red or blue not grey
As much because I couldn’t justify spending as much as a grand on an aluminium flat bar bike (with only a 5 year warranty on the orange) !

 

[sevenfourate]

The Trek in red or blue not grey
As much because I couldn’t justify spending as much as a grand on an aluminium flat bar bike (with only a 5 year warranty on the orange) !

Can only find that year model in Large in Crystal White. Does come up pictured as an option if you click on L for sizing........

 

[bikingdad90]

Thanks. My top choice too. Best options for use going forward. Most heavily discounted (Best quality components ?)

Bonus is it’s local enough to collect too……

Only issue with that is that it’s non standard thru axle 15mm instead of 12mm so on upgrade you would need adapters.

 

[Alex321]

My choice in preference order from those would be 2, 1, B

I prefer the Marin over the Orange because it uses the standard 12 mm axles at both ends (the Orange has 15mm at the front) and it has slightly higher gearing, with a 42t chainring rather than 40t. It is also a bigger brand, though that doesn't necessarily mean much.

It also has fatter tyres, though you only say fat(ish).

I don't like the BMC mainly because it doesn't seem to have nearly as many mount points as the other two, so is less flexible.

 

[Jameshow]

I like the spez as it's cheaper and nicer looking!
👍 Haven't deep dived into the specs though..

 

[All uphill]

For me it would be 2, the Marin, because it fits your requirements and its a lovely colour!
I'd feel good every time I went out on it, unlike having a "me too" black, grey or silver bike.

 

[Alex321]

I like the spez as it's cheaper and nicer looking!
👍 Haven't deep dived into the specs though..

It's cheaper because it has lower spec components. The sprockets are 11-46 (10sp), while all the others are 11-51(11sp)

 

[vickster]

Can only find that year model in Large in Crystal White. Does come up pictured as an option if you click on L for sizing........

Don’t think you said size, does appear to be OOS in L, shame