…I’ve looked at the Genesis Vapour Disc, Croix de Fer & the CdF.
I’d have to add a bit of cash for the vapour disc of the posh Croix.
Is the Reynolds 725 steel frame “better” than the alloy one?
Is a carbon fork better than the steel one?
Obviously BB7’s are better than BB5’s
The bike will be used for larking about in the woods, bridle ways, river paths etc and the odd commute. Might even venture into the Clwyds at some point too.
Any opinions & recommendations. I’m rather keen on having discs btw
the Croix de fer isn’t really a ‘cross’ bike, it’s a bit too heavy for racing.
but you don’t mention racing, you DO mention
larking about in the woods, bridle ways, river paths etc and the odd commute. Might even venture into the Clwyds at some point too
for which the Croix de Fer is ideal, it’s tough, and surprisingly capable, disc brakes are fantastic.
fwiw: i’ve got the Cdf, it’s great, but the wheels are a bit heavy. I think they’re the SAME wheels as the ‘posh-cross’, so… buy the Cdf, and treat it to some nice wheels with the money you’ve saved..?
as for the steel vs ally vs carbon question, the answer is… it’s open for debate?