Hi,
My girlfriend is looking at getting a bike which will need to be used for a variety of things and realistically she’s only looking to get one.
She’d like something that could be used for:
1/doing the London Tri this summer
2/ cycling to work
3/ a bit of touring about
She’s a bit worried about the gearing, it’ll be used around the peak so she doesn’t want something that comes with a compact chain ring. She’s also worried that a standard road bike might not be up to taking a rack and touring.
I know we are looking for a jack of all trades so I thought I’d see if anyone has any ideas on what to look at or to avoid.
So far we’ve looked at:
The Boardman comp Fi, she’s not a big fan but I haven’t got to the bottom of why yet.
Her local bike shop has recommended a Giant Avail 2
I think something like a Giant Invite 1 or a similar cyclocross bike could be the way to go.
I’d really appreciate any advice.
Kenny