Hi,
I was looking for a gravel bike with drop bars, something with a low gear (34/34) and able to use at least 28mm tyres, if not 32mm for use as a general all rounder.
Ive been offered a used Carrera subway 1, which may be too good an offer to miss. The Subway 1, seems to have 27.5x1.95 tyres - so not sure how they compare with speed on road / grip off road. Gearing seems to be 26/36/48 on a 12-32, so higher gear range. Straight bars -but compromise would be to stick on a set of bar ends rather than thinking about conversion to drop bar? - with the issues of controls.
Anyone owned one? Does it seem like a sensible bike (rather than a BSO) for an all rounder?
I was looking for a gravel bike with drop bars, something with a low gear (34/34) and able to use at least 28mm tyres, if not 32mm for use as a general all rounder.
Ive been offered a used Carrera subway 1, which may be too good an offer to miss. The Subway 1, seems to have 27.5x1.95 tyres - so not sure how they compare with speed on road / grip off road. Gearing seems to be 26/36/48 on a 12-32, so higher gear range. Straight bars -but compromise would be to stick on a set of bar ends rather than thinking about conversion to drop bar? - with the issues of controls.
Anyone owned one? Does it seem like a sensible bike (rather than a BSO) for an all rounder?