All-rounder, drop bars, disc brakes.....

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[dan_bo]

No disc brakes but the Mares AX from Focus is a savage deal.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I looked at that and the Genesis Day 01 Alfine. Went for the Genesis in the end as the gearing was better, but it was £899.

http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cross/day-01/day-01-alfine/specs

 

[bobones]

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So what is there?

On-One Pompetamine Versa seems to tick all the boxes, but there must be some competition.

For commuting, long rides, touring, plodding, all-year round.


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Kona Honky Inc?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

EBC Revolution Country Explorer. Cheap as chips and twice as tasty with change from 700 beer tokens

 

[Fab Foodie]

I looked at that and the Genesis Day 01 Alfine. Went for the Genesis in the end as the gearing was better, but it was £899.

http://www.genesisbi...01-alfine/specs

Seeths with jealousy ....

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Seeths with jealousy ....

I didn't post that to make anyone jealous.

I won't mention how much nicer it is in real life and what a pleasure it is to own and ride then.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I didn't post that to make anyone jealous.

I won't mention how much nicer it is in real life and what a pleasure it is to own and ride then.

AAAAAggggghHHHHHHHHH

 

[Vikeonabike]

Cotic X Weekday - Doesn't actually come with Discs but is disc ready......

 

[Saundie]

There's also the Cotic Roadrat, though for some reason I can't find the drop bar alfine version any more, just the single speed...

 

[Dayvo]

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Blimey! Can we have that in writing?

 

[Howard]

[QUOTE 1326245"]
So what is there?

On-One Pompetamine Versa seems to tick all the boxes, but there must be some competition.

For commuting, long rides, touring, plodding, all-year round.


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I like the Pomp, but I like the Surly Cross Check more. No discs and £875 but not a deal breaker - the quality and design of the frame is outstanding.

There's also the Croix De Fer if you want a Gen but not an eight speed.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

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I'm put off by the frame on that. It's the same that was on a Claud Butler hybrid I had 8 years ago, and was just ok.

Edit- I've just checked the spec and I was wrong.
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not sure what your fessing to being wrong abut

the spec was drop bars, disc brakes, for commuting, long rides, touring, plodding, all-year round for £800.

Narry a word about a fancy dan frame

Not seen (m)any on the thread that actually meet the spec....

fwiw I've got the old one, with the ali frame. It has drop bars, disc brakes, and I use it for for commuting, long rides, touring, audax, FNRttC, plodding, shopping all-year round, and roughstuff riding. It took the south downs way in its mudguard rattling stride and came back for more. It is currently sitting on/in a turbo trainer beckoning me to go and get all sweaty.

I can only think the reynolds steel framed version is an improvement.

 

[the snail]

EBC Revolution Country Explorer. Cheap as chips and twice as tasty with change from 700 beer tokens

+1 excellent value imho, an all-round bike should have mudguards and rack, and you get a proper steel frame and disc brakes

 

[jay clock]

That On One looks lovely. But call me fickle, the frame colours are really grim. Otherwise I would have been interested