Something different

[macp]

Evening one and all hope you are keeping well.

So because frankly im blinking useless when it comes to making up my mind I decided to start another thread. I had a thread I started on Bromptons but I think thats run its course now. I recently sold my Kona Sutra which was a hell of a bike but actually over the top for what I was using it for. So what was I using it for. Well you did ask
My commute is 8mls where about 2/3rd is B roads and country lanes and the remainder is town riding. Its mostly flat with a little bit of hilliness.

Bikewise I want something with a flat bar and the potential for a bag or bags. Most importantly I want something different with a sub 2k budget. Without meaning to sound pompous im pretty bored with the general hybrid offerings. I used to commute all year round but now I avoid ice & snow and the dark winter nights. But I like to go for a ride just for the pleasure of being on a bike and enjoying the scenery.

So what do you think folks ?

 

[Aussie Rider in London]

Evening one and all hope you are keeping well.

So because frankly im blinking useless when it comes to making up my mind I decided to start another thread. I had a thread I started on Bromptons but I think thats run its course now. I recently sold my Kona Sutra which was a hell of a bike but actually over the top for what I was using it for. So what was I using it for. Well you did ask
My commute is 8mls where about 2/3rd is B roads and country lanes and the remainder is town riding. Its mostly flat with a little bit of hilliness.

Bikewise I want something with a flat bar and the potential for a bag or bags. Most importantly I want something different with a sub 2k budget. Without meaning to sound pompous im pretty bored with the general hybrid offerings. I used to commute all year round but now I avoid ice & snow and the dark winter nights. But I like to go for a ride just for the pleasure of being on a bike and enjoying the scenery.

So what do you think folks ?

That you've got a bloody big budget for a general commuter.

 

[vickster]

Whyte Stirling
Or look for a used carbon Montpellier
Either should be half your budget so you can get a brompton too

Maybe get condor to build you something lush (might be able to for 2k)

what sort of thing or even colour do you want?

Find a frameset and get it built up?

 

[Jenkins]

For that money, you could look at buying a frameset and then building a bike up out of other components of your choosing. Possibly something like a Planet X Tempest Ti framest if you want rack & mudguard fittings.

 

[macp]

That you've got a bloody big budget for a general commuter.

Your right its too much to spend and I was just thinking that. But it will be my only bike and one I will enjoy leisure rides on. I think I should cap it at about 1k max

 

[NotAsGoodAsMyBike]

I always fancied getting a Rohloff hub geared bike, especially for trouble-free commuting. Is that different enough? Might struggle to get one under 2K though.

 

[macp]

Just been looking at the Pashley Briton and Roadsters which are rather lovely. Also the Gazelle Van Stael and Tour Populair which are also lovely looking. And then this (see link below) which is edging into normal but it looks a lot of bike for the money

Canyon 3.0

 

[macp]

I always fancied getting a Rohloff hub geared bike, especially for trouble-free commuting. Is that different enough? Might struggle to get one under 2K though.

Its not so much the gearing I dont mind getting my hands dirty with a derailleur. But its more about what it looks like. Like the car you always look back at as your walking away.

 

[macp]

Whyte Stirling
Or look for a used carbon Montpellier
Either should be half your budget so you can get a brompton too

Maybe get condor to build you something lush (might be able to for 2k)

what sort of thing or even colour do you want?

Find a frameset and get it built up?

I do love the Brompton still and it would do all I want of it but I dont need a folder.

 

[Specialeyes]

£1800 gets you a Vanmoof or, if you don't fancy Dutch belt-drive esoterica, how about a Canyon Commuter Sport for about the same money?

You're unlikely to meet another one on any given ride, so it's definitely different!

 

[Aussie Rider in London]

Your right its too much to spend and I was just thinking that. But it will be my only bike and one I will enjoy leisure rides on. I think I should cap it at about 1k max

With that budget, I'd personally go one of the Canyon's that has been suggested or something like this from Bianchi.

Pure personal preference though.

https://www.bianchi.com/bikes/city-fitness/c-sport-city-fitness/

 

[macp]

£1800 gets you a Vanmoof or, if you don't fancy Dutch belt-drive esoterica, how about a Canyon Commuter Sport for about the same money?

You're unlikely to meet another one on any given ride, so it's definitely different!

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Wow the Van Moof is stunning its old skool but modern. Excellent shout

The Canyon is lovely too and except for that lovely headstock is veering towards dare I say it normal. 😬

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Tour de Fer 20.

 

[macp]

With that budget, I'd personally go one of the Canyon's that has been suggested or something like this from Bianchi.

Pure personal preference though.

https://www.bianchi.com/bikes/city-fitness/c-sport-city-fitness/

Thanks a Bianchi is a lovely bike and the name carries kudos but again its looking a little erm normal

 

[macp]

Tour de Fer 20.

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Thanks but too much like my old Kona Sutra. I see where your going though because of the luggage aspect but really I dont need to carry a lot really.