I know I'm looking for utopia here but I have a budget of c. £1000 and would like to get a bike that I can use for an etape or two, for some weekend riding (not racing) and that is man enough and comfortable to cope with panniered LEJOG next year.
Key attributes I'm looking for are:
Comfortable/relaxed riding position (I'm not a racer)
Gear ratios that will easily cope with hills (I'm not a racer!)
Disc brakes (probably cable for ease of maintenance)
Something that looks good (most pure touring bikes look pretty dull)
Would the "adventure" bike type meet all these needs?
Any suggested models for my budget?
Key attributes I'm looking for are:
Comfortable/relaxed riding position (I'm not a racer)
Gear ratios that will easily cope with hills (I'm not a racer!)
Disc brakes (probably cable for ease of maintenance)
Something that looks good (most pure touring bikes look pretty dull)
Would the "adventure" bike type meet all these needs?
Any suggested models for my budget?