I know it's one of "those" questions, and it isn't a stealth ad (yet...).
I want a bike reshuffle as I've acquired too many and space is running out.
1. Sell my 2015 Genesis CdA. Reason is that I still don't really get on with drop bars. I much prefer flat/riser bars on a MTB.
2. Sell my 1998 Scott Tampico. I recently spent a bit on new wheels, v-brakes, tyres, group set etc. It rides very nice, but feels a bit cramped to me.
3. Sell them both and use the money for a 29er hardtail, second hand.
This will be a second bike for the short commute to work and doing some mileage on during the week after work. Something is telling me I should keep the CdA, but the drop bars are a sticking point for me.
I didn't think I could get on with drop bars and it took me some time to get used to them.
It's difficult to make a recommendation without knowing your riding better, but the CdA is a very good all-rounder. I'd be tempted to look more closely at bike fit before swapping it...
If you don't like them there's very little point.
For the life of me i can't see why you own either currently as one doesn't fit and the other you don't like.
My mate has a genesis day one, its the alfine 11, 853 version.
Came with drop bars and the versa shifter.
He's ridden it for a few years like that, but never really got on with the drop bars.
So after much research and discussion, he whipped em off and put carbon dh bars, a new rapidfire shifter and zee brakes on it.
And guess what? It rides brilliantly.
Worthy of note is the singular swift, which is commonly seen with flared drops or flat bars.
Try the cda with the flat bars off your mtb, you may like it.
Drops aren't for everyone, but that doesn't mean you have to get rid of a great bike.
EDIT: someone on here did that to a genesis tour de fer, was it peter poddy?
Yeah, I guess I could give it a bit longer. It's more the position on the hoods etc that I don't find comfortable.
Nothing stopping me selling the Scott as I'm sure someone would love it, and keep on at the CdA.
Local stuff on these bikes is mostly gravel, woodland, canal towpath etc. to be fair, it's nice and fast, but I don't want to fall into the trap of spending a bit of money on it and still not liking it.
@martymac, I do like the idea, but surely that would mean me having to change the groupset, shifters etc (currently Shimano 105 all over)?
To be fair Weeksy, demos on these bikes were a bit thin on the ground 🙂
I do get what you mean though, but it would be nice to keep a bike longer than 12 months (according to the missus).
I suspect it isn't the bar shape that is uncomfortable on the CDA but rather the body position you are in. Have you considered a bike fit? I had one when I moved to road biking from Mtb and it made a huge difference to my overall comfort. It isn't just reach but how your weight is distributed between the various contact points on the bike.
El Vino, it's something I could consider, but I'm just worried that I'll spend money on a fit, then still not like it.
I know a lot of people have had them, but I'm a bit of a skeptic (no reason behind it really). How much would a bike fit cost on something like this?
I'd need to locate a local shop too to do it.
I understand being sceptical - it could still be cheaper than a new bike say £50. Loads of places do them, Reutl system is best know and plenty of shops on their website. [url= https://scheduler.retul.com/search?country=GB ]Reutl GB Shops[/url]
I went to a guy called the Bike Whisperer who used to be in West London but is now based in West Berks, he is not affiliated to a shop.
That's great, cheers for the link. Turns out there's one pretty local (Worsley), so I'll give them a call or email to see what they think.
I'll stick the Scott up on the classifieds soon then.