Good point, the OP needs to be sure before committing.
Adventure road bike for a newbie
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vickster
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He should go testride and ask the retailer the question (and get them to fit the wretched things after purchase if needed
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BigMeatball
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Yes, you can't fit fixed mudguards on the new models.
https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-caadx-tiagra-2019-cyclocross-bike-EV338209 here on the Q&A section they do say you can just fit clip-on's
Anyways, from the replies on this thread and all the research I've done, it appears clear that there is no such thing as the perfect bike, especially at my budget. I will have to make sacrifices, whether it will be having lower quality components, being able to fit mudguards, or having to get the bike serviced more often because the wheels are crap. I'll just try a few bikes and pick my poison
https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-caadx-tiagra-2019-cyclocross-bike-EV338209 here on the Q&A section they do say you can just fit clip-on's
Anyways, from the replies on this thread and all the research I've done, it appears clear that there is no such thing as the perfect bike, especially at my budget. I will have to make sacrifices, whether it will be having lower quality components, being able to fit mudguards, or having to get the bike serviced more often because the wheels are crap. I'll just try a few bikes and pick my poison
vickster
Legendary Member
The Malt and London Road both meet your needs, the Rival version of the latter is a great spec for £800 (105/Ultegra equivalent)Yes, you can't fit fixed mudguards on the new models.
https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-caadx-tiagra-2019-cyclocross-bike-EV338209 here on the Q&A section they do say you can just fit clip-on's
Anyways, from the replies on this thread and all the research I've done, it appears clear that there is no such thing as the perfect bike, especially at my budget. I will have to make sacrifices, whether it will be having lower quality components, being able to fit mudguards, or having to get the bike serviced more often because the wheels are crap. I'll just try a few bikes and pick my poison
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BigMeatball
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Cheers, do they have dealerships in Scotland?
vickster
Legendary Member
Yes, you can't fit fixed mudguards on the new models.
https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-caadx-tiagra-2019-cyclocross-bike-EV338209 here on the Q&A section they do say you can just fit clip-on's
Anyways, from the replies on this thread and all the research I've done, it appears clear that there is no such thing as the perfect bike, especially at my budget. I will have to make sacrifices, whether it will be having lower quality components, being able to fit mudguards, or having to get the bike serviced more often because the wheels are crap. I'll just try a few bikes and pick my poison
At the budget you have set you don't have to compromise much at all. I think you've picked to much up on cautions that people have made here, but I wouldn't dwell on them unduly, particularly regarding wheels. Shortlist a couple of bikes which have mudguards, are in your budget and then decide on price and looks. Anything with Sora or Tiagra is going to be great, I'd avoid Promax brakes though as they have a poor reputation. I would consider spending a bit of money later to upgrade your brakes to something like TRP Spyres - they are some of the best mechanical disc brakes available.
For what it's worth, I really like the look of the Malt.
Randomnerd
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Advise against dropping £800 straight off. I got a decent used Surly Pacer years ago to get back into riding. Steel frame and 105 groupset for what might be £300 nowadays. Could take fat tyres for off-road stuff. Bought some decent wheels once I'd saved a bit. All in its cost me around £100 a year in bits averaging 7000km
tribanjules
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- Birmingham
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BigMeatball
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I'm going to do a test ride on this bike. On paper it looks like it's got everything I need and I read a brilliant review on road.cc
Cheers!
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BigMeatball
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Looks awesome. All black is such a captivating look.
Tires are 650 while most other bikes I've seen have 700. Is there a massive difference between the 2?
Cycleops
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650 is a fairly new MTB size. You'll find choice of tyres rather limited for gravel bikes compared to 700 but shouldn't be too much of a problem.
It's actually a very old french sizing! 650b wheels are of similar diameter to 700c "normal" wheels once you account for the larger volume tires, a 47mm wheel at 650b has a circumference of 2100 vs 2135 for a 25mm road tire or around 5mm difference in radius.
tribanjules
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- Birmingham
And it seems to go like silky smooth poooop of a shovel too
Floating Bombus
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Somebody mentioned frame mounts earlier. If you have any intention of carrying any luggage, frame mounts are good! The more the merrier, particularly on the fork, where one allows you to use low-rider panniers but two (or even three) and you can carry all sorts of other luggage types, such as Anything Cages and their various derivatives.