Keen but clumsy
Well-Known Member
I imagine that this is a very contentious subject but I thought I would ask the question.
I'm currently loving commuting to work on my 2nd hand Giant OCR. The commute is about 6 miles right through Leeds city centre but at least once a week I do a ~20 mile loop through the countryside to supplement my running training. Over the winter I am planning to significantly up that mileage. I am now thinking of cashing in a C2W voucher and am prepared to spend up to the grand limit.
I want a bike that I can cycle every day all year round. I'm happy to maintain it myself but would generally take durability over weight. I'm not intending to use it as a race machine - maybe an annual duathlon but nothing more. Roads in Leeds are of the general poor English standard so wouldn't want anything too stiff. Given the winter usage the ability to fit mudguards would be a bonus.
I am attracted to a steel beast like the Charge Juicer Mid or Gensis Equilbrium. What are people's opinons on the benefits of the different materials given my proposed use? The Verenti Kilmeston with Alu 7005 frame and carbon forks seems like a good deal. Otherwise I would look at the Boardman Team Carbon (full carbon) or Cannondale CAAD9 Tiagra (amongst others).
Not really looking for specific bike brands just people's opinions on and experiences of the different materials. I am a novice when it comes to interpreting the differences between the different grades of steel, alu etc.
Cheers all.
I'm currently loving commuting to work on my 2nd hand Giant OCR. The commute is about 6 miles right through Leeds city centre but at least once a week I do a ~20 mile loop through the countryside to supplement my running training. Over the winter I am planning to significantly up that mileage. I am now thinking of cashing in a C2W voucher and am prepared to spend up to the grand limit.
I want a bike that I can cycle every day all year round. I'm happy to maintain it myself but would generally take durability over weight. I'm not intending to use it as a race machine - maybe an annual duathlon but nothing more. Roads in Leeds are of the general poor English standard so wouldn't want anything too stiff. Given the winter usage the ability to fit mudguards would be a bonus.
I am attracted to a steel beast like the Charge Juicer Mid or Gensis Equilbrium. What are people's opinons on the benefits of the different materials given my proposed use? The Verenti Kilmeston with Alu 7005 frame and carbon forks seems like a good deal. Otherwise I would look at the Boardman Team Carbon (full carbon) or Cannondale CAAD9 Tiagra (amongst others).
Not really looking for specific bike brands just people's opinions on and experiences of the different materials. I am a novice when it comes to interpreting the differences between the different grades of steel, alu etc.
Cheers all.