Im looking for a super simple urban assualt commuting tool. I’d like a cyclocross as I could then take advantage of a few fields/paths that are unsuitable for my current commuter.
I don’t want gears.
I don’t really want a ‘do it all’ geared bike that is able to be run as single speed.
I’d really prefer a s/s specific frameset. Steel would be ideal.

What would your choice be?
I like the Genesis Day 1 but its not quite stoking the fire in the looks dept.

How about a Genesis io cross bike – fits 41mm tyres 😉

The Genesis is a very nice bike though, I had a great time riding mine till I hurt my knees. I should have just eased off the mileages and the hills till I toughened up but instead I chickened out and sold it 🙁

I had pimped mine a bit with new brakes, a White Ind. freewheel, new cranks, etc. etc.

http://www.ison-distribution.com/english/product.php?part=5AYNB49B ??

ooo, that io is nice. am i right in thinking its not a current model though?

http://www.ison-distribution.com/english/product.php?part=5AYNB49B ??

looks nice but stupid sizing? 55cm then up to 58cm.. I need a 56 or 57..

slimjim78 – Member

ooo, that io is nice. am i right in thinking its not a current model though?

Its a std 26” Io running 700c wheels and drops.

i.e one of these:

Cost pittance to build up.

That All City sizes up big AFAIK.

TBH, you could just as easily build yourself a Pompino (or Pompetamine for discs) for what you’ve described. Lots cheaper than the ACNB (though loads of people do rave about it).

Otherwise, look out a second hand Tricross Single or Felt Breed. Or a Genesis Day One. In fact, Genesis do one of those with discs now.

EDIT: or a Traitor Crusade, or a Singular Kite (which is what I’m lusting after this week).

Or get an old road bike and run it as a SSCX like I did:

(Sold now)

minimal bodgeage

uber blingle

run with a

for maximum SS on/off road gear combos maintaining canti brake alignments

= any frame you likes and fits proppa

I have a tricross that I pile around on off road – which is great fun -but I second the on-one shout. I am on a pomp for my commute to work. Great value imo esp if you can get it on the old bike to work or simialr company scheme 🙂

or a Traitor Crusade

NICE!
how did I not know of the existance of this before now?!

I havent checked price yet, but I wants one..

I too like the Pomp. had a Pometamine before, was ghastly heavy but looked good.
Bit fed up of seeing ‘yorkshire’ or ‘leeds’ plastered over them though..
Fickle? Me?

I’ve got one of these going for £150 if you fancy it:

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=38442

I purchased new but and it has sat in my shed doing nothing for the last 18 months

Pick up only

what size and whereabouts are you? will probably go for it if it fits.

56cm and i’m in solihull but travel to staines often down the M40

i’ve got some SKS mudguards fitted you can have as well….

sounds great. im about to leave the office, will email you when home. Staines is very local to me.

Ok email in profile.

BTW its got a Charge Spoon saddle on as well.

Love my pompino, so got a pompetamine too. Dont find them heavy at all.