Acekid
Active Member
- Location
- New Forest
Good Evening all,
Firstly, background is I currently have a Kona Hei Hei mtb and a Boardman ADV 8.8 adventure bike. The Kona hasn't been used for months as I prefer zooming around the New Forest on the Boardman, easier on road, great on the miles of forest tracks and the drop bars give my knackered wrist a more comfortable time thanks to the better hand positions.
I am a tall 6ft3, but currently a not happy overweight 18st (115kg), and looking to replace my Boardman thanks to my works cycle scheme.
So looking for a new gravel bike suitable for a lard arse up to £2200, was thinking steel would be best for my weight, maybe Ribble CG 725? was thinking 650b wheels, 1x Sram rival. Are there any other good bikes around this price that won't break with a heavier rider?
Any help gratefully received!
Firstly, background is I currently have a Kona Hei Hei mtb and a Boardman ADV 8.8 adventure bike. The Kona hasn't been used for months as I prefer zooming around the New Forest on the Boardman, easier on road, great on the miles of forest tracks and the drop bars give my knackered wrist a more comfortable time thanks to the better hand positions.
I am a tall 6ft3, but currently a not happy overweight 18st (115kg), and looking to replace my Boardman thanks to my works cycle scheme.
So looking for a new gravel bike suitable for a lard arse up to £2200, was thinking steel would be best for my weight, maybe Ribble CG 725? was thinking 650b wheels, 1x Sram rival. Are there any other good bikes around this price that won't break with a heavier rider?
Any help gratefully received!