I currently ride a Charge Plug SS as my commuting horse, but have a hankering for something that’ll be more suitable for longer rides out of London after work of an evening.

Can’t decide if something like a Charge Mixer would be a good idea or a nice light SS road bike like a Pearson or a Willer Pista.

Also seen a Genesis Day One Alfine and a Specialized Crux too

Any clues?

road bike with gears and space and fittings for mudguards.

the man speaks sense!

Don’t really think getting another single speed bike (however light) is really more suitable.

I’d go for either a road bike (Scott Speedster S65?) or a CX bike like Stuey01 says.

Also seen a Genesis Day One Alfine and a Specialized Crux too

I looked at both of those recently and both look very nice indeed. In the end I decided to go down the road bike route though – bought a Boardman Team Carbon and slapped some Crud Raceguard Mk2’s on it. Been very happy with the Boardman so far – it’s amazingly light for the cash and seems fast.

Got a road bike already, don’t fancy trashing it on the crapola streets of that London.

Pearson with a 2, 3, 5, or 8 speed sturmy hub gear? I just stuck with 1 on my Touche, def a nicer bike to ride than a plug.

Hybrid. Most of the robustness and versatility of a mountain bike, but with a bit more speed. And you can just call it a ’29er’ if you feel ashamed. It’s what the nichemongers do anyway… 🙂

Road bike will be perfectly fine on London roads. Buy a touring bike.