Commuter/Family/CX bike

[damocles]

All,
I have decided upon my next bike being a jack of all trades.

Something that is great to ride for winter nike/commute, relaxed seating position, can have child seat on the back, can go on-road/off-road (gravel path/bridleway).

Most importantly can take mudguards and possibly a rack.

I would also love it to be a nice ride and failry light.

Budget is £1600 (c.), and would like it to have carbon forks and good compoenents (disk brakes, 105 or higher groupset).

Do any CX bikes fit this mold (with a relaxed geometry)?

Thanks

Damocles

 

[Cycleops]

There must be loads of CX bikes out there that fit your requirements. You could also consider a tourer I would have thought.
You could also have a look at this: http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/adventure/multi-sport/croix-de-fer

 

[Alun]

Take a look at the Pinnacle Arkose 3, it ticks a few of your boxes.

 

[evo456]

Lots to choose from:

Kinesis
Genesis
Planet X
Canyon
Giant

 

[damocles]

Any models in particular hit the spot?

 

[damocles]

Arkose 3 looks ideal

 

[Elybazza61]

This?;

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/pws/Uni...gclid=CMr21vLHqL8CFVIPtAodQHoAaw&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[damocles]

Thanks all :-)

 

[vickster]

Genesis Croix de fer but no carbon fork.

Whyte Saxon cross ticks all the boxes, fairly unusual sight on the roads to boot (and a British company)

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/whyte-saxon-cross-bike-id79479.html?gclid=CI3Ihf7cqL8CFSjpwgodg0MAVA

http://whyte.bike/2014/section.php?xSec=122&xPage=1

Not necessary but could upgrade the groupset if required

 

[damocles]

I think we may have a winner :-)

 

[vickster]

Ooh spill the beans!

 

[damocles]

and my local LBS is a Whyte dealer as well :-)

 

[damocles]

Whyte Saxon Cross looks like it hits the notes

 

[vickster]

 

[damocles]

Ah snag - looks like Saxon Cross lacks mudguards. Only discontinued Kings Cross had the tabs