Fast commuter/leisure bike?

[snapper_37]

Yes Chris, that sounds about right. What works for one doesn't always work for others I guess. I just feel so much more in control on flats. The drops were fine doing a weekend traverse in the country side but scared the sh*t out of me in traffic. I also found positioning to the brakes difficult too.

 

[twowheelsgood]

Another big advantage of flats is you can use v-brakes, which are far more effective, or at least work more effectively without constant edjustment.

Perhaps look at a flat-bar Kaffenback?

You could try a couple of things on the Trek first which'll cost nothing. Firstly, the stem is probably reversible. Put it is the "up" position, lifting the bars, then tilt the bars further back so the brakes are higher. You might find this gives you much more control.

 

[QuickDraw]

Thanks for all the replies guys. I had a long think about it last night and think I will sell only the Trek and keep the Scott (for crappy weather). I've had a look around and fancy the sirrus but have also seen a nice focus on wiggle http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360032384&N=Focus Corrente 2008 .

I'm on the Focus Arriba at the moment which is a step down from that one and £120 cheaper. I'd recommend it. I had a Scott Sportster P3 and a drop bar road bike and I find the Focus is the best compromise between the 2.

 

[snapper_37]

Thanks QD but my little heart seems set on the Bootleg Rats

 

[simonali]

There's also this little bargain on evans - just my size Kona phd 2006 reduced from 999 to 649!

If you like that then there's also this, which looks very similar.

http://www.marin.co.uk/2008/bikedetail.php?ModNo=3861