CX/Allrounder - Help me spend my money!

[Yazzoo]

Hi All,

I want a bike suitable for light MTB, off road, gravel etc as well as domestic commuting/school run/shopping duties as well as a bit of winter bike duties - not much eh?

Would like drop bars, not to be too heavy, take proper guards and a rack - max £1000

I almost bought this but then Halfords put the price up:
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/cinelli-zydeco-disc-cyclocross-bike

I quite liked this one from the pictures but went off it slightly seeing it in real life, something about the cabling? I'm not sure really, just looked a lot clumsier in real life?
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cyclocross/cyclocross/vapour-cx/vapour-cx-20

So I'm after other suggestions that might fit the bill?

Already ruled out the London Road before anyone suggests that one please

 

[steve50]

Boardman?
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-cx-comp-bike

 

[13 rider]

Couple of giants spring to mind the revolt £800 ish or stretch your budget for an anyriad £1500

 

[mk6golf]

Boardman?
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-cx-comp-bike

Yes. Just bought exactly that and get to collect it tomorrow evening. Will be going straight home, checking all bolts, etc, setting up then going for a blast

 

[Darren Gregory]

Whenever these threads pop up I always suggest the Pinnacle Arkose.

Bought mine two years ago and it's been my do anything bike.

Here's the thread where I asked the same question:

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/b...r-some-opinions-advice-comments.165377/page-3

£900 buys you the Arkose 3 2016, mostly 105 groupset, hydro disc brakes and mounts for rack.

£1100 buys you the Arkose 4, very similar but you get the arguably better looking/feeling shifters and a Shimano chainset.

 

[benb]

I've got a Planet X London Road which is a great all-rounder.

 

[Yazzoo]

Thanks all, the Boardman looks good but I'm a bit concerned about Sora, let me know how you find it @mk6golf !

Not a fan of the Giants tbh, what is going on with the rear triangle on the Revolt and the AnyRoad giraffe type creation?!

Not heard of Pinnacle, will look them up thanks @Darren Gregory

 

[Nibor]

Pinnacle Arkose 3 or Arkose 4 if you can push the budget a little

 

[vickster]

Forme Hooklow?

Under budget so could upgrade groupset if required http://m.gooutdoors.co.uk/forme-hooklow-2-bike-p375907

 

[Yazzoo]

Cheap but so heavy!

 

[Andrew_P]

GT Grade? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gt-grade-carbon-105-2016/ Stretch the budget though worth it though :-) I have the Ultegra and it really does do everything, it is my winter bike but been on the commute a fair few time in the Summer too. I have had it with full mudguards and 30mm tubeless knobbly tyres and 25mm slicks.

 

[Dayvo]

This: http://www.primera-sports.com/focus-2016-mares-ax-disc-tiagra-cyclocross-bike.html

At just under 800 squid, this bike will make cycling fun. It's quick and responsive, will get you up steep hills without you having to grind, handles well in the wet (helps having disc brakes), it's comfortable and looks good. A real bargain and a delight of a bike to ride.

 

[NorthernDave]

Thanks all, the Boardman looks good but I'm a bit concerned about Sora, let me know how you find it @mk6golf !

Not a fan of the Giants tbh, what is going on with the rear triangle on the Revolt and the AnyRoad giraffe type creation?!

Not heard of Pinnacle, will look them up thanks @Darren Gregory

I've got Sora on my Road Comp and it's not hugely different to the 105 on my other bike (apart from fewer gears...)

If you like the Cinelli, British Cycling membership would give you another 10% off for £35, and although Halfords might not be too keen on giving any more discount on the bike but they can often be persuaded to throw in some accessories - like mudguards, perhaps?
Or Halfords will have another sale along soon...

 

[bonsaibilly]

This: http://www.primera-sports.com/focus-2016-mares-ax-disc-tiagra-cyclocross-bike.html

At just under 800 squid, this bike will make cycling fun. It's quick and responsive, will get you up steep hills without you having to grind, handles well in the wet (helps having disc brakes), it's comfortable and looks good. A real bargain and a delight of a bike to ride.

Super looks.

 

[vickster]

Cheap but so heavy!

Not really. Sticking 105 on would presumably lighten it?! CX bikes are heavier if alu