If I found the money for a bike, what would you advise?

[Vantage]

I've not seen one with that option off the shelf but I've seen a couple that were converted by their owners.

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

Mine came from PaulsCycles for the same price six months ago, but if XL fits you, this is a cracking deal for £1249.

https://www.rmcycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/gt-egrade-bolt-deep-teal__22360

 

[Time Waster]

I would not use an expensive bike for that commute. An old but decent hybrid/mtb with no suspension and Marathon Plus tyres would do the job. Front dynohub ( compatable with your tourer) would be ideal.
Train commuting is quite a different "use case" to a bit of Euro touring.

Yes but it is not for that on its own but other uses as well. As well as cost there is a space limitation to owning one bike for every use so I have always tried to own one bike for as much use as possible.

The main use is commuting and local riding. Touring is a potential future thing and a compromise. One that I made when I toured on my current road bike from PX. I will never have space, money or inclination to buy a pure tourer as that is not my first, second or third use for any bike need. I added it as a throw on extra.

PS I do actually own a full on tourer, but it was bought for another feature. Namely it is a recumbent bike which is why I bought it, to scratch that itch.

 

[Time Waster]

Mine came from PaulsCycles for the same price six months ago, but if XL fits you, this is a cracking deal for £1249.

https://www.rmcycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/gt-egrade-bolt-deep-teal__22360

Actually, I am an XL bike size. A bit early to see such a bargain as I would have to budget and save up before I actually get anything. It will sell at that price before I could buy it.

Did I read it correctly? It was an e-bike?? What was the chainring as I could not see it in the details? Was it 1x or 2x?

Just seen that it is a 46T/30T chainring and 11-34T 10 speed cassette. Possibly a good gearing for me. I have a 2x with a 50T big ring and 11-32 cassette on the back. A little faster for the same cadence but not so much that I would care. Besides its an e-bike so its the slow bits that it benefits the most. A good bike for someone at a good price I reckon.

 

[Time Waster]

BTW it is good that if 10 cyclists were asked for a bike recommendation then it would likely result in at least 10 recommendations, but probably more!! That is what I want, a wide range of potentials to get things worked out in my head. I do not know what would really suit me but the more suggestions I have to look into the chances are I will work it out for myself in the end.