punkypossum
Donut Devil
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which I don't, but they are bringing in bike loans at work (but only to a value of £250)...
Really fancy a go at SS/fixed, BUT, and that's a definite, I don't want drop bars...
Now, I fell in love with the Genesis Day One last year, when it was that beautiful understated black, but this year's silver version is rather nice as well:
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cross/day-one/day-one/overview/
Only thing is, that's £500.... The cheaper option would be this:
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C224&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c012528c021513
which is less than half the price of the Genesis, but doesn't quite have the wow factor... Apart from looks, has anybody got any views on these? Is the Genesis worth the extra money and if so why? Or do I start with the cheapo to see if I like it and then get a better one when I've crashed it to death trying to get to grips with riding fixed? The cheaper one also seems to have less nickability appeal, which, considering what it's going to be used for, might not be a bad idea...(it does get 8/10 in the cycling plus review0
Also, would I have to change the gearing on either or both of them being a feeble girlie? The plan is using it to commute instead of my mtb...it's fairly flat apart from one nasty hill - not particularly steep but a longish drag.
Any advice appreciated!!!
Really fancy a go at SS/fixed, BUT, and that's a definite, I don't want drop bars...
Now, I fell in love with the Genesis Day One last year, when it was that beautiful understated black, but this year's silver version is rather nice as well:
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cross/day-one/day-one/overview/
Only thing is, that's £500.... The cheaper option would be this:
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C224&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c012528c021513
which is less than half the price of the Genesis, but doesn't quite have the wow factor... Apart from looks, has anybody got any views on these? Is the Genesis worth the extra money and if so why? Or do I start with the cheapo to see if I like it and then get a better one when I've crashed it to death trying to get to grips with riding fixed? The cheaper one also seems to have less nickability appeal, which, considering what it's going to be used for, might not be a bad idea...(it does get 8/10 in the cycling plus review0
Also, would I have to change the gearing on either or both of them being a feeble girlie? The plan is using it to commute instead of my mtb...it's fairly flat apart from one nasty hill - not particularly steep but a longish drag.
Any advice appreciated!!!