[QUOTE 5170348, member: 21629"]Wanted a bike with:
1. Triple chainset for steeper hills
2. Rigid fork for less bike weight
3. Rear rack mount
4. Enough space for bigger tyres
It also has to be as cheap as possible for crying only few tears if it would be stolen.
So Focus Arriba, 8 speed Altus stuff, Tektro hydraulic brakes, 32c Schwalbe Lugano tyres.
I've never had a bike with womens frame (simply don't like that look). This one doesn't look 100% womens frame and riding feels quite interesting. Tried Giant bike with mens frame and this Focus felt better.
Saddle and pedals will be changed. Bought a cheap rear pannier bag. Will get proper Ortlieb/Vaude/whatever later.
Bike also takes front racks but this wasn't in my wish list. A welcome bonus anyway.
Long time forgotten good feeling of riding tyres bigger than 25c.
feels like a tank.
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Likey likey. That looks fab.