I been riding around for years on my Kona mtb for local riding, but fancied something a little quicker with a pannier rack for shopping carrying families kit when we go slightly further.
So I bought a 2018 Genesis bike complete. With the cost being nearly as cheap as most bare frames it wasn't worth the hassle to build up from scratch, saying that by the time Ive finished I will have just about built a bike. I'll sell the lower grade wheels and brakes, handlebar to recoup some money
I'll upgrade to Alfine and hydraulic brakes and dynamo hubs
So I bought a 2018 Genesis bike complete. With the cost being nearly as cheap as most bare frames it wasn't worth the hassle to build up from scratch, saying that by the time Ive finished I will have just about built a bike. I'll sell the lower grade wheels and brakes, handlebar to recoup some money
I'll upgrade to Alfine and hydraulic brakes and dynamo hubs