So bike shopping again

[Simontm]

thanks to a Vauxhall Corsa I'm going to be in the market for a new bike. Now do I stick with the Diverge, go for something like the Sussex Whyte or there's a Genesis Croix de Fur on discount attm?

Basically I want an 'adventure' bike with 28-30tyres, disc brakes, comfortable but fast ride that can do a bit of hills and robust enough for the 30mile daily commute - should be able to go to a grand hopefully.

Any other suggestions to completely addle me?

 

[Nibor]

Planet X London road I love mine

 

[Simontm]

Planet X London road I love mine

How does SRAM compare with Shimano? I have no idea on that brand

 

[Cuchilo]

@Roadrider48 has one in the for sale section .

 

[vickster]

SRAM rocks

Look at freeborn in Horsham for deals on Genesis

 

[Racing roadkill]

How does SRAM compare with Shimano? I have no idea on that brand

Shimano have absolutely no involvement with Lance Armstrong.

 

[Andrew_P]

thanks to a Vauxhall Corsa I'm going to be in the market for a new bike. Now do I stick with the Diverge, go for something like the Sussex Whyte or there's a Genesis Croix de Fur on discount attm?

Basically I want an 'adventure' bike with 28-30tyres, disc brakes, comfortable but fast ride that can do a bit of hills and robust enough for the 30mile daily commute - should be able to go to a grand hopefully.

Any other suggestions to completely addle me?

Depending on how you view it as it is a bit weirder looking than the Diverge you had the GT Grade is bloody awesome bike does everything well. I ran mine all winter with 30mm tubless S-Ones and full mudguards.

I am even getting to like the look of it! It is my winter do it all bike the Ultegra is where the value is as the wheelset alone is £600 and weighs in a nudge under 8.5kg some bargains kicking around in the 2016 model.

View: https://youtu.be/5GnASmbG64U

 

[Roadrider48]

@Roadrider48 has one in the for sale section .

Thanks @Cuchilo for the mention. I am just about to mark it as sold.
Thanks anyway mate.

 

[mjr]

I love the idea of a Croix de Fur, but I know it's a typo really.

If it weren't for the disc brakes, I'd suggest one of @biggs682's classics.

 

[vickster]

On second thoughts, with a beard like his, he needs a retro fixie

 

[Racing roadkill]

I love the idea of a Croix de Fur, but I know it's a typo really.

If it weren't for the disc brakes, I'd suggest one of @biggs682's classics.

A Croix de fur is a new bike. It keeps you warm on cold winter rides.

 

[mjr]

A Croix de fur is a new bike. It keeps you warm on cold winter rides.

Very warm... burning, man, in fact.

 

[biggs682]

thanks @mjr

@Simontm URL="https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/r-e-w-reynolds-road-bike-retro-touring-bike.207741/"]R.E.W Reynolds Road Bike Retro Touring bike[/URL] apart from a lack of discs this would be ideal and save you a tidy sum as well

 

[Simontm]

I love the idea of a Croix de Fur, but I know it's a typo really.

If it weren't for the disc brakes, I'd suggest one of @biggs682's classics.

You seen my avatar?

 

[Simontm]

thanks @mjr

@Simontm URL="https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/r-e-w-reynolds-road-bike-retro-touring-bike.207741/"]R.E.W Reynolds Road Bike Retro Touring bike[/URL] apart from a lack of discs this would be ideal and save you a tidy sum as well

Lovely bike @biggs682 but too small I'm afraid