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I currently ride a Charge Plug SS as my commuting horse, but have a hankering for something that'll be more suitable for longer rides out of London after work of an evening.

Can't decide if something like a Charge Mixer would be a good idea or a nice light SS road bike like a Pearson or a Willer Pista.

Also seen a Genesis Day One Alfine and a Specialized Crux too

Any clues?


 
Posted : 11/02/2011 4:18 pm
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road bike with gears and space and fittings for mudguards.


 
Posted : 11/02/2011 4:21 pm
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the man speaks sense!


 
Posted : 11/02/2011 4:26 pm
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Don't really think getting another single speed bike (however light) is really more suitable.

I'd go for either a road bike (Scott Speedster S65?) or a CX bike like Stuey01 says.


 
Posted : 11/02/2011 6:04 pm
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Also seen a Genesis Day One Alfine and a Specialized Crux too

I looked at both of those recently and both look very nice indeed. In the end I decided to go down the road bike route though - bought a Boardman Team Carbon and slapped some Crud Raceguard Mk2's on it. Been very happy with the Boardman so far - it's amazingly light for the cash and seems fast.


 
Posted : 11/02/2011 6:16 pm
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Got a road bike already, don't fancy trashing it on the crapola streets of that London.


 
Posted : 11/02/2011 8:42 pm
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Pearson with a 2, 3, 5, or 8 speed sturmy hub gear? I just stuck with 1 on my Touche, def a nicer bike to ride than a plug.


 
Posted : 14/02/2011 2:11 am
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Hybrid. Most of the robustness and versatility of a mountain bike, but with a bit more speed. And you can just call it a '29er' if you feel ashamed. It's what the nichemongers do anyway... ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 14/02/2011 2:28 am
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Road bike will be perfectly fine on London roads. Buy a touring bike.


 
Posted : 14/02/2011 9:25 am