vickster
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Mine is pretty light even with mudguards and rack (discs would add a little, running Sram which is a little lighter than the equiv Shimano)
Commuting, Audaxing and Touring under 1k
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le_al_khemista
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I've been searching for the last couple of months but nothing suitable has come up. I'd need a size S, ideally XS.
vickster
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There’s an XS on eBay although evidently a self specced
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genesis-...828490?hash=item4b53ffed0a:g:qRQAAOSwcBZbyhiK
vickster
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Or hew easily accessible from London (Canterbury)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genesis-...hash=item361b6d2f94:m:m0tQRq52TnRPL5LQeSf7Hew
Or under budget in Halifax
https://www.biketart.com/bikes-c1/road-bikes-c35/genesis-equilibrium-disc-20-2017-p21148/s80286
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genesis-...hash=item361b6d2f94:m:m0tQRq52TnRPL5LQeSf7Hew
Or under budget in Halifax
https://www.biketart.com/bikes-c1/road-bikes-c35/genesis-equilibrium-disc-20-2017-p21148/s80286
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le_al_khemista
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Thanks @vickster!
Sorry, I know I'm being really picky and that's a really good deal but not a big fan of the 2017 colour scheme...
If I found a used one at a lower price I'd consider adding a new paintjob to the budget.
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Just received a Genesis from biketart, interestingly - albeit this is one of the run-out 2016 Alpha 24 Kids Bikes (and very very good it is, too, shame they aren't in that market any more)
vickster
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Yeah it is too black probably. You won’t find a 2017 cheaper
Frameset and do a build?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genesis-...hash=item36286d2280:m:mS1g2Rxt2QdfnmSqVqiJ3cQ
Probably not much help but I bought a second hand steel Spa Audax about 4 years ago. It may not set your pulse racing but it will do everything, shopping trips, 100 mile day rides and multi day touring trips. If I could get a titanium framed one with 105 and decent wheels for near a grand, I’d be up to Harrogate in my van smartish.
Bonefish Blues
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Energizer battery paint scheme?
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le_al_khemista
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Yeah, I don't know what happened in the last couple of years. It looks like they let the 8 year old colour in the frames.
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If I was to go down this route I'd let the LBS do the work as I don't have the patience/room/tools necessary to deal with a full build.
Anyone in London you'd recommend/trust with this? Condor seem to be knowledgeable and trustworthy but prices are very much on the steep side.
I know there are plenty other bike shops but I always get the feeling staff doesn't give a shoot and/or is only trying to sell what's best for them!
Any experience with Cloud 9 (http://www.cloud9cycles.com)?
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Nope. I don’t have any experience of central London shops
When I was considering it for my Ti, Sigma in Kingston were fairly reasonable. Around £150 iirc (in the end it was no cheaper than just have Spa do the full build)
London Bicycle workshop are genesis dealers (close to Condor) their hourly charge is £50 which is similar to Sigma
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le_al_khemista
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Those were already part of my shortlist but thanks for the suggestions never the less.
I find that staff can be a bit pushy at times when dealing with LBW.
vickster
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I can’t see how they’d be pushy if you are having them build a bike
