Hedgemonkey
Now Then
- Location
- NE Derbyshire
Right then folks, i've managed to get a severe case of indecision in reference to a new bike. Before we start, 2 new bikes are unfortunately, not an option. Choice one a Planet X RT-80, sub 8 kgs of carbon, hill climbing loveliness or the new Steel Holdsworth Stelvio, heavier, but with all the braze ons for touring and really is a far more practicle bike and in red it looks stunning. I already have a Whyte CX that will take light touring and is supremely comfortable, so the Stelvio would be a bit of the same. Now the but, I have never owned a proper light road bike and really like the idea of the advantages on the climbs ( home is the Peak District ) but will the stunning Stelvio get used more and take me to far flung wild places. Ego says RT-80 and sensible practical head says Stelvio. However nice I can't have both.