Been riding a Roadrat the 13 miles each way to work for a few days each week for last 3-4 years. Most of this has been ss. I use a rack and panniers and carry a fair bit of weight (teacher so books etc).
Just got a new job which is 16 miles and need to do it quickly as short of time (kids etc). I could put some gears on the 'rat, but am doing a few more road rides now so fancy something lighter, faster and with gears. But it must take guards and a rack.
I've looked at road bikes online from Trek, Spec, Giant etc and just got confused. Could put gears on Roadrat but then even heavier! Kinesis Racelight T2 bike top choice at moment. Planet-x out as are Boardman as through Somerset cc and has to be local shops on list.
Any thoughts?
