I've decided to treat myself soon and would like some help.
It's not that hard for me to cycle the 6.5 miles to work but it is arduous, a sort of cross city training facility for a fitter younger guy! It's split into thirds, a long decline followed by some flat, then a long v.steep incline, it's tough but the main problem is that winter or summer, I arrive in a sweaty mess. Add on walking many miles a shift and I can get tired out and often regret taking the cycle in.
Maybe a budget of £2k (but not fixed)? My normal cycling is mainly towpath/trail on a hybrid plus touring and long day rides in the Dales on my audax bike, all at plodding pace. I am totally uninterested in fat tyred MTB type cycles and I don't really need or want any suspension.
But I don't want to spend £2k on just a commuter, the bike must lend itself to enabling me to go further and making my day rides longer, should I wish to use it.
It's not that hard for me to cycle the 6.5 miles to work but it is arduous, a sort of cross city training facility for a fitter younger guy! It's split into thirds, a long decline followed by some flat, then a long v.steep incline, it's tough but the main problem is that winter or summer, I arrive in a sweaty mess. Add on walking many miles a shift and I can get tired out and often regret taking the cycle in.
Maybe a budget of £2k (but not fixed)? My normal cycling is mainly towpath/trail on a hybrid plus touring and long day rides in the Dales on my audax bike, all at plodding pace. I am totally uninterested in fat tyred MTB type cycles and I don't really need or want any suspension.
But I don't want to spend £2k on just a commuter, the bike must lend itself to enabling me to go further and making my day rides longer, should I wish to use it.