jorgemartin
Senior Member
Trying to decide between two Touring framsets:
- Condor Heritage
- Surly LHT
I've been to Condor cycles in London today. Their touring model, the Heritage, is beautiful (I think it's hand made in Italy). Price for the frame set is 600 pounds (frame, fork and headset). Having seen the bike jig, I'm certain I would get a bike that fits perfectly. I'd buy the frameset and build up the rest slowly. One of the big advantages of buying at Condor would be knowing exactly stem length, stack height, etc. Great. The only caveat is the prize. Having said that, I would be happy to pay for a quality, durable product that fits.
Been to another shop to check out the Surly LHT. Looks quality too... and visually attractive. And I've tried the 60 and the 62 cm frames. The 62 looks like a good fit. Price for the frameset is £375. Significantly cheaper than the Heritage. I'd be happy to buy this frameset but I'm afraid I'd be missing on the bike fitting service that Condor offers. Similar bikes, big difference in price, worried about buying the surly and not beng the best fit. Am I being overly fastidious? The Surly shops seems to be a bit more laid back about sizing, compared to the more serious jig at Condor. Is this worth the £225 price difference?
Any thoughts welcome. Cheers!
- Condor Heritage
- Surly LHT
I've been to Condor cycles in London today. Their touring model, the Heritage, is beautiful (I think it's hand made in Italy). Price for the frame set is 600 pounds (frame, fork and headset). Having seen the bike jig, I'm certain I would get a bike that fits perfectly. I'd buy the frameset and build up the rest slowly. One of the big advantages of buying at Condor would be knowing exactly stem length, stack height, etc. Great. The only caveat is the prize. Having said that, I would be happy to pay for a quality, durable product that fits.
Been to another shop to check out the Surly LHT. Looks quality too... and visually attractive. And I've tried the 60 and the 62 cm frames. The 62 looks like a good fit. Price for the frameset is £375. Significantly cheaper than the Heritage. I'd be happy to buy this frameset but I'm afraid I'd be missing on the bike fitting service that Condor offers. Similar bikes, big difference in price, worried about buying the surly and not beng the best fit. Am I being overly fastidious? The Surly shops seems to be a bit more laid back about sizing, compared to the more serious jig at Condor. Is this worth the £225 price difference?
Any thoughts welcome. Cheers!